F16CSHAFTSFLEXIBLE SHAFTSELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMSROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTSBEARINGSIn this subclass the following expression is used with the meaning indicated: "rotary bodies other than gearing elements" covers any element which rotates so far as its features are affected only by the fact that it rotates.Attention is drawn to the following places: A01B71/04 Bearings for agricultural machines B21B31/07 Adaptation of roll bearings for metal-rolling mills B61C17/10 Connecting-rods, bearings for driving wheels of railway locomotives B61F15/00 Axle-boxes for railway vehicles B62K21/06 Bearings for steering heads E06B9/174, E06B9/50 Bearings specially adapted for roller shutters or for roller blinds E21B10/22 Bearings for drill bits F01C21/02 Arrangement of bearings in rotary-piston machines or engines F01D25/16 Arrangement of bearings in non-positive displacement machines or engines F02C7/06 Arrangement of bearings in gas-turbine plants G01C19/16 Bearings for gyroscopes G01D11/02 Bearings or suspensions for moving parts of measuring instruments G01G21/02 Arrangements of bearings in weighing apparatus G01R1/10 Arrangements of bearings in instruments for measuring electric variables G01R11/12 Arrangements of bearings for apparatus for measuring time integral of electric power or current G02C5/22 Hinges for spectacles G04B31/00 Bearings for clockwork H02N15/00 Magnetic levitation devices. In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. F16C1/00 F16C1/00Flexible shafts flexible shafts in dental machines for boring or cutting A61C1/18Mechanical means for transmitting movement in a flexible sheathing F16C1/02for conveying rotary movements F16C1/04Articulated shafts F16C1/06with guiding sheathing, tube or box F16C1/04 takes precedence; guiding sheathings F16C1/26 F16C1/08End connections F16C1/10Means for transmitting linear movement in a flexible sheathing, e.g. "Bowden-mechanisms" guiding-sheathings F16C1/26 F16C1/101Intermediate connectors for joining portions of split flexible shafts and/or sheathings F16C1/102Arrangements to mount end fittings of the sheathings to support walls or brackets F16C1/103to a hole in the wall or bracket F16C1/105to a slot in the bracket F16C1/106Plurality of transmitting means, e.g. two or more parallel "Bowden cables" F16C1/107Sealing details F16C1/108Reducing or controlling of vibrations, e.g. by resilient damping of noise F16C1/12Arrangements for transmitting movement to or from the flexible member F16C1/14Construction of the end-piece of the flexible memberAttachment thereof to the flexible member F16C1/145Attachment of the end-piece to the flexible member F16C1/16in which the end-piece is guided rectilinearly F16C1/18in which the end portion of the flexible member is laid along a curved surface of a pivoted member F16C1/20Construction of flexible members moved to and fro in the sheathing F16C1/205Details of the outer surface of the flexible member, e.g. coatings F16C1/22AdjustingCompensating length F16C1/223by adjusting the effective length of the flexible member F16C1/226by adjusting the effective length of the sheathing F16C1/24LubricationLubricating equipment F16C1/26Construction of guiding-sheathings or guiding-tubes F16C1/262End fittings; Attachment thereof to the sheathing or tube F16C1/265with a swivel tube connected to the end-fitting of a sheathing, e.g. with a spherical joint F16C1/267Details of the inner surface of the sheathing or tube, e.g. coatings F16C1/28with built in bearings , e.g. sheathing with rolling elements between the sheathing and the core element F16C3/00Shafts flexible shafts F16C1/00; marine propeller shafts, paddle wheel shafts B63H23/34AxlesCranksEccentrics F16C3/02ShaftsAxles F16C3/023made of several parts, e.g. by welding F16C3/026Shafts made of fibre reinforced resin F16C3/03telescopic axially displaceable couplings F16D3/06 F16C3/035with built-in bearings F16C3/04Crankshafts, eccentric-shaftsCranks, eccentrics F16C3/06Crankshafts F16C3/08made in one piece features relating to lubrication F16C3/14, to cooling F16C3/16 F16C3/10assembled of several parts, e.g. by welding by crimping F16C3/12releasably connected F16C3/14Features relating to lubrication F16C3/16Features relating to cooling F16C3/18Eccentric-shafts F16C3/20Shape of crankshafts or eccentric-shafts having regard to balancing F16C3/22CranksEccentrics constructional features of crank-pins F16C11/02 F16C3/24with return cranks, i.e. a second crank carried by the crank-pin F16C3/26Elastic crank-websResiliently-mounted crank-pins F16C3/28Adjustable cranks or eccentrics F16C3/30with arrangements for overcoming dead-centres F16C5/00CrossheadsConstructions of connecting-rod heads or piston-rod connections rigid with crossheads piston-rods, i.e. rods rigidly connected to the piston, F16J7/00 F16C7/00Connecting-rods or like links pivoted at both ends coupling-rods for locomotive driving-wheels B61C17/10Construction of connecting-rod heads heads rigid with crossheads F16C5/00 F16C7/02Constructions of connecting-rods with constant length F16C7/023for piston engines, pumps or the like F16C7/026made of fibre reinforced resin F16C7/04with elastic intermediate part of fluid cushion F16C7/06Adjustable connecting-rods F16C7/08made from sheet metal F16C9/00Bearings for crankshafts or connecting-rodsAttachment of connecting-rods lubrication of connecting-rods in connection with crankshafts F16C3/14; connections to crossheads F16C5/00; to pistons F16J1/14 F16C9/02Crankshaft bearings F16C9/03Arrangements for adjusting play F16C9/04Connecting-rod bearingsAttachments thereof F16C9/045the bearing cap of the connecting rod being split by fracturing F16C9/06Arrangements for adjusting play in bearings, operating either automatically or not F16C11/00PivotsPivotal connections arrangements of steering linkage connections B62D7/16 F16C11/02TrunnionsCrank-pins fastening crank-pins to webs, crank-pins integral with cranks F16C3/06, F16C3/22 F16C11/04Pivotal connections hinges for doors, windows or wings E05D F16C11/045with at least a pair of arms pivoting relatively to at least one other arm, all arms being mounted on one pin crank-pins F16C11/02 F16C11/06Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts F16D3/16 F16C11/0604Construction of the male part F16C11/0609made from two or more parts F16C11/0614the female part of the joint being open on two sides F16C11/0619the female part comprising a blind socket receiving the male part F16C11/0623Construction or details of the socket member F16C11/0628with linings F16C11/0633the linings being made of plastics F16C11/0638characterised by geometrical details F16C11/0642Special features of the plug or cover on the blind end of the socket F16C11/0647Special features relating to adjustment for wear or play; Wear indicators F16C11/0652combined with a damper other than elastic linings F16C11/0657the socket member being mainly made of plastics F16C11/0661the two co-operative parts each having both convex and concave interfaces F16C11/0666Sealing means between the socket and the inner member shaft F16C11/0671allowing operative relative movement of joint parts due to flexing of the sealing means F16C11/0676allowing operational relative movement of joint parts due to sliding between parts of the sealing means F16C11/068Special features relating to lubrication F16C11/0685Manufacture of ball-joints and parts thereof, e.g. assembly of ball-joints F16C11/069with at least one separate part to retain the ball member in the socket; Quick-release systems F16C11/0695Mounting of ball-joints, e.g. fixing them to a connecting rod F16C11/08with resilient bearings F16C11/083by means of parts of rubber or like materials F16C11/086with an elastomeric member in the blind end of a socket F16C11/10Arrangements for locking F16C11/103frictionally clamped F16C11/106for ball joints F16C11/12incorporating flexible connections, e.g. leaf springs F16C13/00Rolls, drums, discs, or the like guide rollers in feeding webs B65H27/00; calender rolls, bearings therefor D21G1/02; rotary drums or rollers for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus F28F5/02; special adaptations, see the relevant classesBearings or mountings therefor F16C13/003Bowed or curved rolls rollers with a bowed axis as tentering devices for tensioning, smoothing or guiding webs B65H23/0258 F16C13/006Guiding rollers, wheels or the like, formed by or on the outer element of a single bearing or bearing unit, e.g. two adjacent bearings, whose ratio of length to diameter is generally less than one F16C13/02Bearings F16C13/022supporting a hollow roll mantle rotating with respect to a yoke or axle F16C13/024adjustable for positioning, e.g. radial movable bearings for controlling the deflection along the length of the roll mantle F16C13/026by fluid pressure F16C13/028with a plurality of supports along the length of the roll mantle, e.g. hydraulic jacks F16C13/04Bearings with only partial enclosure of the member to be borneBearings with local support at two or more points F16C13/06self-adjusting F16C15/00Construction of rotary bodies to resist centrifugal force flywheels, correction weights F16F15/30, F16F15/32 F16C17/00Bearings for rotary parts F16C17/00Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement F16C32/06 takes precedence; adjustable bearings F16C23/00, F16C25/00 F16C17/02for radial load only F16C17/022with a pair of essentially semicircular bearing sleeves F16C17/024with flexible leaves to create hydrodynamic wedge, e.g. radial foil bearings F16C17/026with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves F16C17/028with fixed wedges to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. multi-lobe bearings F16C17/03with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings hydrostatic bearings with tiltably supported bearing pads F16C32/0666; made from a plurality of rods F16C33/26; with flexible leaves F16C17/024; hydrodynamic bearings with chambers F16C33/1075 F16C17/035the segments being integrally formed with, or rigidly fixed to, a support-element F16C17/04for axial load only F16C17/042with flexible leaves to create hydrodynamic wedge, e.g. axial foil bearings F16C17/045with grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. spiral groove thrust bearings F16C17/047with fixed wedges to generate hydrodynamic pressure F16C17/06with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings with flexible leaves F16C17/042; hydrostatic F16C32/0666 F16C17/065the segments being integrally formed with, or rigidly fixed to, a support-element F16C17/08for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings F16C17/10for both radial and axial load F16C17/102with grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure F16C17/105with at least one bearing surface providing angular contact, e.g. conical or spherical bearing surfaces F16C17/107with at least one surface for radial load and at least one surface for axial load F16C17/12characterised by features not related to the direction of the load F16C17/14specially adapted for operating in water F16C17/18with floating brasses or brushing, rotatable at a reduced speed F16C17/03, F16C17/06 take precedence F16C17/20with emergency supports or bearings F16C17/22with arrangements compensating for thermal expansion F16C17/24with devices affected by abnormal or undesired positions, e.g. for preventing overheating, for safety F16C17/243related to temperature and heat, e.g. for preventing overheating F16C17/246related to wear, e.g. sensors for measuring wear F16C17/26Systems consisting of a plurality of sliding-contact bearings F16C19/00Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement adjustable bearings F16C23/00, F16C25/00 ; electrically insulating bearings H02K5/173 F16C19/02with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows F16C19/04for radial load mainly F16C19/06with a single row or balls F16C19/08with two or more rows of balls F16C19/10for axial load mainly F16C19/12for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings F16C19/14for both radial and axial load F16C19/16with a single row of balls F16C19/163with angular contact F16C19/166Four-point-contact ball bearings F16C19/18with two or more rows of balls F16C19/181with angular contact F16C19/182in tandem arrangement F16C19/183with two rows at opposite angles F16C19/184in O-arrangement F16C19/185with two raceways provided integrally on a part other than a race ring, e.g. a shaft or housing F16C19/186with three raceways provided integrally on parts other than race rings, e.g. third generation hubs F16C19/187with all four raceways integrated on parts other than race rings, e.g. fourth generation hubs F16C19/188with at least one row for radial load in combination with at least one row for axial load F16C19/20with loose spacing bodies, e.g. balls, between the bearing balls F16C19/22with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings F16C19/225Details of the ribs supporting the end of the rollers F16C19/24for radial load mainly F16C19/26with a single row of rollers F16C19/28with two or more rows of rollers F16C19/30for axial load mainly F16C19/305consisting of rollers held in a cage F16C19/32for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings F16C19/34for both radial and axial load F16C19/36with a single row of rollers F16C19/361with cylindrical rollers F16C19/362the rollers being crossed within the single row F16C19/364with tapered rollers, i.e. rollers having essentially the shape of a truncated cone F16C19/38with two or more rows of rollers F16C19/381with at least one row for radial load in combination with at least one row for axial load F16C19/383with tapered rollers, i.e. rollers having essentially the shape of a truncated cone F16C19/385with two rows, i.e. double-row tapered roller bearings F16C19/386in O-arrangement F16C19/388with four rows, i.e. four row tapered roller bearings F16C19/40with loose spacing bodies between the rollers F16C19/44Needle bearings F16C19/46with one row or needles F16C19/463consisting of needle rollers held in a cage, i.e. subunit without race rings F16C19/466comprising needle rollers and an outer ring, i.e. subunit without inner ring F16C19/48with two or more rows of needles F16C19/49Bearings with both balls and rollers F16C19/492with two or more rows with angular contact F16C19/495with two rows F16C19/497in O-arrangement F16C19/50Other types of ball or roller bearings F16C19/502with rolling elements in rows not forming a full circle F16C19/505with the diameter of the rolling elements of one row differing from the diameter of those of another row F16C19/507with rolling elements journaled in one of the moving parts, e.g. stationary rollers to support a rotating part F16C19/52with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions F16C19/522related to load on the bearing, e.g. bearings with load sensors or means to protect the bearing against overload F16C19/525related to temperature and heat, e.g. insulation F16C19/527related to vibration and noise F16C19/54Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction spindle bearings F16C35/08 F16C19/541Systems consisting of juxtaposed rolling bearings including at least one angular contact bearing F16C19/542with two rolling bearings with angular contact F16C19/543in O-arrangement F16C19/545Systems comprising at least one rolling bearing for radial load in combination with at least one rolling bearing for axial load F16C19/546Systems with spaced apart rolling bearings including at least one angular contact bearing F16C19/547with two angular contact rolling bearings F16C19/548in O-arrangement F16C19/55with intermediate floating or independently-driven rings rotating at reduced speed or with other differential ball or roller bearings F16C19/56in which the rolling bodies of one bearing differ in diameter from those of another F16C21/00Combinations of sliding-contact bearings with ball or roller bearings, for exclusively rotary movement F16C17/24, F16C19/52 take precedence F16C21/005the external zone of a bearing with rolling members, e.g. needles, being cup-shaped, with or without a separate thrust-bearing disc or ring, e.g. for universal joints seals F16C33/72, F16D3/38 F16C23/00Bearings for exclusively rotary movement adjustable for aligning or positioning F16C27/00 takes precedence ; hydrostatic bearings F16C32/067 F16C23/02Sliding-contact bearings F16C23/04self-adjusting F16C23/041with edge relief F16C23/043with spherical surfaces, e.g. spherical plain bearings F16C23/045for radial load mainly, e.g. radial spherical plain bearings F16C23/046with split outer rings F16C23/048for axial load mainly F16C23/06Ball or roller bearings F16C23/08self-adjusting F16C23/082by means of at least one substantially spherical surface F16C23/084sliding on a complementary spherical surface F16C23/086forming a track for rolling elements F16C23/088by means of crowning F16C23/10Bearings, parts of which are eccentrically adjustable with respect to each other F16C25/00Bearings for exclusively rotary movement adjustable for wear or play F16C27/00 takes precedence F16C25/02Sliding-contact bearings F16C25/04self-adjusting F16C25/045with magnetic means to preload the bearing F16C25/06Ball or roller bearings F16C25/08self-adjusting F16C25/083with resilient means acting axially on a race ring to preload the bearing F16C25/086with magnetic means to preload the bearing F16C27/00Elastic or yielding bearings or bearing supports, for exclusively rotary movement shock-damping bearings for watches or clocks G04B31/02 F16C27/02Sliding-contact bearings F16C27/04Ball or roller bearings, e.g. with resilient rolling bodies F16C27/045with a fluid film, e.g. squeeze film damping F16C27/06by means of parts of rubber or like materials F16C27/08 takes precedence; with sliding surfaces of rubber or synthetic rubber F16C33/22 F16C27/063Sliding contact bearings F16C27/066Ball or roller bearings F16C27/08primarily for axial load, e.g. for vertically-arranged shafts F16C29/00Other bearings F16C29/00Bearings for parts moving only linearly F16C32/06 takes precedence; incorporated in flexible shafts F16C1/28 ; parts of bearings in general and special methods for making bearings or parts thereof in general F16C33/00 F16C29/001adjustable for alignment or positioning F16C29/002Elastic or yielding linear bearings or bearing supports F16C29/004Fixing of a carriage or rail, e.g. rigid mounting to a support structure or a movable part F16C29/005Guide rails or tracks for a linear bearing, i.e. adapted for movement of a carriage or bearing body there along F16C29/007Hybrid linear bearings, i.e. including more than one bearing type, e.g. sliding contact bearings as well as rolling contact bearings F16C29/008Systems with a plurality of bearings, e.g. four carriages supporting a slide on two parallel rails F16C29/02Sliding-contact bearings F16C29/025Hydrostatic or aerostatic this type of bearing for rotary parts F16C32/06 F16C29/04Ball or roller bearings F16C29/041having rollers crossed within a row F16C29/043with two massive rectangular rails having facing grooves F16C29/045having rolling elements journaled in one of the moving parts F16C29/046with balls journaled in pockets F16C29/048with thin walled races, e.g. tracks of sheet metal F16C29/06in which the rolling bodies circulate partly without carrying load F16C29/0602Details of the bearing body or carriage or parts thereof, e.g. methods for manufacturing or assembly F16C29/0604of the load bearing section F16C29/0607of parts or members for retaining the rolling elements, i.e. members to prevent the rolling elements from falling out of the bearing body or carriage F16C29/0609of the ends of the bearing body or carriage where the rolling elements change direction, e.g. end caps F16C29/0611of the return passages, i.e. the passages where the rolling elements do not carry load F16C29/0614with a shoe type bearing body, e.g. a body facing one side of the guide rail or track only F16C29/0616for supporting load essentially in a single direction F16C29/0619with rollers or needles F16C29/0621for supporting load in essentially two directions, e.g. by multiple points of contact or two rows of rolling elements F16C29/0623with balls F16C29/0626with rollers F16C29/0628crossed within a row F16C29/063with a bearing body, e.g. a carriage or part thereof, provided between the legs of a U-shaped guide rail or track F16C29/0633with a bearing body defining a U-shaped carriage, i.e. surrounding a guide rail or track on three sides F16C29/0635whereby the return paths are provided as bores in a main body of the U-shaped carriage, e.g. the main body of the U-shaped carriage is a single part with end caps provided at each end F16C29/0638with balls F16C29/064with two rows of balls, one on each side of the rail F16C29/0642with four rows of balls F16C29/0645with load directions in O-arrangement F16C29/0647with load directions in X-arrangement F16C29/065with rollers F16C29/0652whereby the return paths are at least partly defined by separate parts, e.g. covers attached to the legs of the main body of the U-shaped carriage F16C29/0654with balls F16C29/0657with two rows of balls, one on each side of the rail F16C29/0659with four rows of balls F16C29/0661with load directions in O-arrangement F16C29/0664with load directions in X-arrangement F16C29/0666with rollers F16C29/0669whereby the main body of the U-shaped carriage is an assembly of at least three major parts, e.g. an assembly of a top plate with two separate legs attached thereto in the form of bearing shoes bearing shoes per se F16C29/0614 F16C29/0671with balls F16C29/0673with rollers F16C29/0676with a bearing body or carriage almost fully embracing the guide rail or track, e.g. a circular sleeve with a longitudinal slot for the support posts of the rail F16C29/0678with a bearing body, i.e. the body carrying the circulating rolling elements, provided in the interior of a sleeve-like guide member defining the opposing raceways, e.g. in a telescopic shaft telescopic shafts with built-in bearings F16C3/035; yielding coupling allowing axial displacement by rolling elements F16D3/065 F16C29/068with the bearing body fully encircling the guide rail or track F16C29/0683the bearing body encircles a rail or rod of circular cross-section, i.e. the linear bearing is not suited to transmit torque F16C29/0685with balls F16C29/0688whereby a sleeve surrounds the circulating balls and thicker part of the sleeve form the load bearing tracks F16C29/069whereby discrete load bearing elements, e.g. discrete load bearing plates or discrete rods, are provided in a retainer and form the load bearing tracks F16C29/0692the bearing body encircles a guide rail or track of non-circular cross-section, e.g. with grooves or protrusions, i.e. the linear bearing is suited to transmit torque telescopic shafts with built-in bearings F16C3/035; yielding coupling allowing axial displacement by rolling elements F16D3/065 F16C29/0695with balls F16C29/0697with polygonal guide rail or track F16C29/08Arrangements for covering or protecting the ways protective coverings for parts of machine tools B23Q11/08 F16C29/082fixed to the way F16C29/084fixed to the carriage or bearing body movable along the guide rail or track F16C29/086Seals being essentially U-shaped, e.g. for a U-shaped carriage F16C29/088Seals extending in the longitudinal direction of the carriage or bearing body F16C29/10Arrangements for locking the bearings F16C29/12Arrangements for adjusting play F16C29/123using elastic means F16C29/126using tapered surfaces or wedges F16C31/00Bearings for parts which both rotate and move linearly F16C31/02Sliding-contact bearings F16C31/04Ball or roller bearings F16C31/06in which the rolling bodies circulate partly without carrying load F16C32/00Bearings not otherwise provided for F16C32/02Knife-edge bearings F16C32/04using magnetic or electric supporting means F16C32/0402combined with other supporting means, e.g. hybrid bearings with both magnetic and fluid supporting means F16C32/0404Electrostatic bearings F16C32/0406Magnetic bearings F16C32/0408Passive magnetic bearings F16C32/041with permanent magnets on one part attracting the other part F16C32/0412for radial load mainly F16C32/0414with facing axial projections F16C32/0417for axial load mainly F16C32/0419with facing radial projections F16C32/0421for both radial and axial load F16C32/0423with permanent magnets on both parts repelling each other F16C32/0425for radial load mainly F16C32/0427for axial load mainly F16C32/0429for both radial and axial load, e.g. conical magnets F16C32/0431with bearings for axial load combined with bearings for radial load F16C32/0434for parts moving linearly F16C32/0436with a conductor on one part movable with respect to a magnetic field, e.g. a body of copper on one part and a permanent magnet on the other part F16C32/0438with a superconducting body, e.g. a body made of high temperature superconducting material such as YBaCuO F16C32/044Active magnetic bearings F16C32/0442with devices affected by abnormal, undesired or non-standard conditions such as shock-load, power outage, start-up or touchdown F16C32/0444Details of devices to control the actuation of the electromagnets F16C32/0446Determination of the actual position of the moving member, e.g. details of sensors F16C32/0448by using the electromagnet itself as sensor, e.g. sensorless magnetic bearings F16C32/0451Details of controllers, i.e. the units determining the power to be supplied, e.g. comparing elements, feedback arrangements with P.I.D. control F16C32/0453for controlling two axes, i.e. combined control of x-axis and y-axis F16C32/0455including digital signal processing [DSP] and analog/digital conversion [A/D, D/A] F16C32/0457Details of the power supply to the electromagnets F16C32/0459Details of the magnetic circuit F16C32/0461of stationary parts of the magnetic circuit F16C32/0463with electromagnetic bias, e.g. by extra bias windings F16C32/0465with permanent magnets provided in the magnetic circuit of the electromagnets F16C32/0468of moving parts of the magnetic circuit, e.g. of the rotor F16C32/047Details of housings; Mounting of active magnetic bearings F16C32/0472for linear movement F16C32/0474for rotary movement F16C32/0476with active support of one degree of freedom, e.g. axial magnetic bearings F16C32/0478with permanent magnets to support radial load F16C32/048with active support of two degrees of freedom, e.g. radial magnetic bearings F16C32/0482with three electromagnets to control the two degrees of freedom F16C32/0485with active support of three degrees of freedom F16C32/0487with active support of four degrees of freedom F16C32/0489with active support of five degrees of freedom, e.g. two radial magnetic bearings combined with an axial bearing F16C32/0491with electromagnets acting in axial and radial direction, e.g. with conical magnets F16C32/0493integrated in an electrodynamic machine, e.g. self-bearing motor F16C32/0495generating torque and axial force F16C32/0497generating torque and radial force F16C32/06with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings F16C32/0603supported by a gas cushion, e.g. an air cushion F16C32/0607the gas being retained in a gap, e.g. squeeze film bearings F16C32/0611by means of vibrations F16C32/0614the gas being supplied under pressure, e.g. aerostatic bearings F16C32/0618via porous material F16C32/0622via nozzles, restrictors F16C32/0625via supply slits F16C32/0629supported by a liquid cushion, e.g. oil cushion F16C32/0633the liquid being retained in a gap F16C32/0637by a magnetic field, e.g. ferrofluid bearings F16C32/064the liquid being supplied under pressure F16C32/0644Details of devices to control the supply of liquids to the bearings F16C32/0648by sensors or pressure-responsive control devices in or near the bearings F16C32/0651Details of the bearing area per se F16C32/0655of supply openings F16C32/0659of pockets or grooves F16C32/0662Details of hydrostatic 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