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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2012
Sagem Defense Securite, Boulogne-Billiancourt, FR;
Julie Rafaitin, Boulogne-Billancourt, FR;
Etienne Merlet, Boulogne-Billancourt, FR;
SAGEM DEFENSE SECURITE, Boulogne-Billancourt, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a mechanical member wherein a first part in contact with a second part movable relative to the first part, at least one of the parts including a coating of solid lubricant at least at contact zones between the first part and the second part, the solid lubricant being suitable on its own for lubricating the mechanical member. According to the invention, the mechanical member includes retention and capillary distribution means for distributing a fluid between the parts in such a manner as to form a film between said parts, which film can be pierced temporarily at each contact zone.