Analysis of the Hydrodynamic Lubrication Characteristics of the External Return Spherical Bearing Pair of an Axial Piston Pump/Motor

Figure 11

Influence of the radius clearance of the external retainer plate on lubrication properties (a) Relationship between the radius clearance and maximum oil film pressure. (b) Relationship between the radius clearance and load-bearing capacity. (c) Relationship between the radius clearance and circumferential flow. (d) Relationship between the radius clearance and axial flow.

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