A sliding surface of an annular sliding component disposed at a relatively rotating position of a rotating machine is provided with a plurality of dynamic pressure generating groove groups arranged in a circumferential direction, each including a plurality of dynamic pressure generating grooves having a start point opening to one radial edge of the sliding surface S and an end point closing within the sliding surface while extending circumferentially, in the circumferential direction.

A seal assembly for a bearing housing is provided. The seal assembly may include a rotor seal member configured to be in sealing engagement with a rotary shaft. The seal assembly may also include a stator seal member formed from a plurality of stator seal member segments and configured to be in sealing engagement with the bearing housing. The stator seal member may also include an annular stator outer surface configured to be disposed on an inner surface of the bearing housing in sealing engagement therewith, and an annular stator inner surface radially opposing the annular stator outer surface and forming a first stator inner annular groove configured to receive the rotor seal member therein and form a sealing engagement therewith.

A seal assembly for a bearing housing is provided. The seal assembly may include a rotor seal member configured to be in sealing engagement with a rotary shaft. The seal assembly may also include a stator seal member formed from a plurality of stator seal member segments and configured to be in sealing engagement with the bearing housing. The stator seal member may also include an annular stator outer surface configured to be disposed on an inner surface of the bearing housing in sealing engagement therewith, and an annular stator inner surface radially opposing the annular stator outer surface and forming a first stator inner annular groove configured to receive the rotor seal member therein and form a sealing engagement therewith.

A fluid-dynamic bearing system comprising a stationary bearing component (12, 16, 18) and a bearing component (14, 14a) rotatable about a rotation axis, wherein, during operation of the bearing, the stationary and rotary components are separated from each other by a bearing gap (20) filled with a bearing fluid, wherein at least one fluid-dynamic radial bearing (22, 24) and at least one fluid-dynamic thrust bearing (28) or, alternatively, at least one conical fluid-dynamic bearing are arranged along the bearing gap (20), and wherein the bearing gap (20) comprises first and second open ends sealed by a first sealing gap (34) and a second sealing gap (36). The second sealing gap (36) exclusively extends normal to the rotation axis (40).

The concentration of a sealed fluid in the vicinity of a sliding face between a stationary-side seal ring and a rotating-side seal ring is prevented without increasing the number of components and without providing a large-scale external circulation device. A seal cavity includes a radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for supporting a rotating shaft 2, and a sealing means 4, 30 on the side opposite to a sealed fluid source of the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 in a rotation axis direction, for sealing a sealed fluid. Fluid introduction holes 20 are provided in the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for connecting the sealed fluid source side and the vicinity of the sealing means 4, 30 on the high-pressure fluid side.

The concentration of a sealed fluid in the vicinity of a sliding face between a stationary-side seal ring and a rotating-side seal ring is prevented without increasing the number of components and without providing a large-scale external circulation device. A seal cavity includes a radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for supporting a rotating shaft 2, and a sealing means 4, 30 on the side opposite to a sealed fluid source of the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 in a rotation axis direction, for sealing a sealed fluid. Fluid introduction holes 20 are provided in the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for connecting the sealed fluid source side and the vicinity of the sealing means 4, 30 on the high-pressure fluid side.

A dynamic pressure bearing apparatus includes a bearing portion, a shaft, a radial dynamic pressure bearing portion, and a seal gap. An annular member arranged in an annular shape, fixed to the shaft axially between the seal portion and the attachment surface, and arranged to extend radially outward beyond an opening of the seal gap. A minute horizontal gap extending radially is defined between an upper surface of the bearing portion and a lower surface of the annular member. The seal gap is arranged to be in communication with an exterior space through the horizontal gap.

A rotating assembly for a machine is disclosed herein. The rotating assembly includes an annular support structure and a shaft assembly. The annular support structure includes a bore therethrough and protrusion extending helically around a portion of the bore. The shaft assembly includes a shaft and a collar coupled to the shaft. The collar includes a plurality of grooves located at the outer surface of the collar. The collar is positioned within the bore of the annular support structure such that the plurality of grooves are adjacent to the protrusion. As the annular support structure rotates, the protrusion rotates and is configured to move debris and mud out of the rotating assembly.

A rotation induction device for a vehicle includes: an upper case formed of a synthetic resin material, and having a piston rod passing therethrough; a lower case formed of a synthetic resin material and disposed under the upper case, wherein the piston rod passes through the lower case; a center plate formed of a synthetic resin material, disposed between the upper case and the lower case such that the piston rod passes through the center plate, and configured to induce the rotation of either one or both of the upper case and the lower case; and an inflow prevention part formed on either one or both of the upper case and the lower case, and configured to block an inflow of foreign matter through the piston rod.

A rotation induction device for a vehicle includes: an upper case formed of a synthetic resin material, and having a piston rod passing therethrough; a lower case formed of a synthetic resin material and disposed under the upper case, wherein the piston rod passes through the lower case; a center plate formed of a synthetic resin material, disposed between the upper case and the lower case such that the piston rod passes through the center plate, and configured to induce the rotation of either one or both of the upper case and the lower case; and an inflow prevention part formed on either one or both of the upper case and the lower case, and configured to block an inflow of foreign matter through the piston rod.