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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1999
Girma G. Desta, Richfield, MN (US);
Wood Group ESP, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Abstract
A self-lubricating bearing for use in submersible oil-filled motors is disclosed. The bearing comprises a bearing housing and is fixed against rotation. A bearing sleeve is disposed in the bearing housing. The bearing sleeve is fixed in the bearing housing, and has a slot disposed therethrough. The bearing housing has an inlet and an outlet defined therethrough that intersect the slot in the bearing sleeve. The bearing is disposed about a rotatable shaft in the motor. Rotation of the shaft will cause oil to be drawn in through the inlet so that the shaft and the bearing surface of the bearing sleeve are lubricated. Rotation will also cause oil drawn in through the inlet to be expelled through the outlet back into the motor so that there is a constant circulation of oil through the bearing to provide lubrication.