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Journal bearing with single unit jumper tube and filter

  • US 8,398,517 B2
  • Filed: 11/30/2009
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A journal bearing comprising:

  • a central axially extending body adapted for support at each outer end;

    a first passageway extending generally axially through a portion of the central body;

    a filter module disposed in the first passageway and configured to trap debris from a lubricant fluid flowing therethrough, wherein the filter module includes a last chance screen, a plug, and a lubrication supply tube, wherein the plug and lubrication supply tube position the last chance screen within the first passageway, and wherein the plug and the lubrication supply tube connect to the last chance screen thereby allowing the plug, lubrication supply tube, and last chance screen to be inserted and removed from the first passageway as a single unit.

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