A swivel joint 100 for conveying hydraulic fluid in an aircraft from a first hydraulic fluid line connected to a spindle 101 of the swivel joint 100 to a second hydraulic fluid line connected to an outer cage 103 of the swivel joint 100. The swivel joint 100 comprises a first bearing 115 and a second bearing 117, each positioned on the spindle 101 to allow rotation of the spindle 101 and the first fluid line relative to the outer cage 103 and the second fluid line. Each of the bearings 115, 117 comprises a transfer port or conduit 122 providing fluid communication to the bearings 115, 117 and fluid conveyed by the swivel joint, in order to lubricate the bearings 115, 117 during use.
Swivel joint
2021-03-31
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch