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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2024
Ihi Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A thrust foil bearing includes: a base plate including an insertion hole through which a rotating shaft is inserted and a support surface; a plurality of top foil pieces supported by the support surface; a stepped member that is placed on the support surface, is formed as a separate body from the base plate, and includes a plurality of stepped support portions including a plurality of stepped surfaces; and a plurality of bump foil pieces that are disposed between the top foil pieces and the base plate, are respectively disposed on the plurality of stepped support portions, and include valley portions in contact with the stepped surfaces.
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