Fluid bearing

Ok kiddo, have you ever played with marbles or ball bearings before? Imagine if those marbles were floating in a liquid, like a pool of water. That’s kind of like what a fluid bearing is!

In machines, like a fan or a motor, there are parts that spin really fast. And when parts spin, they create heat and friction, which can make the machine wear out faster. So, to keep those parts from rubbing together too much and getting too hot, we use something called a bearing.

A bearing is like a little cushion that sits between two moving parts, so they can spin more smoothly. A fluid bearing is a special kind of bearing that uses a liquid, like oil or water, instead of solid materials like metal.

The fluid fills up the space between the spinning part and the stationary part, and creates a little pocket of liquid. This pocket of liquid helps the parts move more smoothly because it can flow and adjust to the motions of the parts.

So, instead of having two parts rubbing against each other and creating heat and friction, the fluid bearing lets them float and glide in a liquid, which is more gentle and doesn't wear the parts down as quickly.

Overall, fluid bearings are used in high-speed machines to help reduce wear and tear, and keep things running smoothly.