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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2024
Copeland Lp, Sidney, OH (US);
Michael M. Perevozchikov, Tipp City, OH (US);
Patrick Shawn O'meara, Tipp City, OH (US);
Copeland LP, Sidney, OH (US);
Abstract
A bearing system includes a housing having an inner surface defining a bore and a slot, and a foil bearing assembly positioned within the bore. The foil bearing assembly includes an outer foil assembly, a bump foil assembly, and an inner foil assembly. The outer foil assembly includes an outer foil extending from a first outer foil end to a second outer foil end, and a first anti-rotation tab at the first outer foil end that is received by the slot to limit circumferential movement of the outer foil in a first direction. The inner foil assembly is secured to the outer foil and includes an inner foil extending from a first inner foil end to a second inner foil end, and a second anti-rotation tab at the second inner foil end that is received by the slot to limit circumferential movement of the inner foil in a second direction.