Plain bearings

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plain bearing, in particular a plain bearing for supporting a cylindrical shaft, which comprises a substantially hollow cylindrical base body having a longitudinal central axis, the shaft being received with radial clearance in a bearing bore of the base body. According to the invention, at least one small surface longitudinal recess is arranged in the region of the load zone of the bearing bore, and in order to reduce wear of the plain bearing, the at least one longitudinal recess can be acted upon by an external fluid supply with a fluid under pressure. This plain bearing exhibits a reduction in wear of up to 90%.