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US3752427A
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Support arrangement for a turbomachine
Assignee: BBC Brown Boveri AG Switzerland
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Filing: 1972-03-07
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A support arrangement for a turbo-machine having its casing divided in a substantially horizontal plane into upper and lower parts on which are provided claw members having abutment surfaces facing the divider plane. The claw members bear on casing supports anchored in the foundation, and tiltable discs biased by disphragm springs are interposed between the abutment surface of a claw on the lower casing part and a stressing bar rigidly mounted on the associated casing support.
Inventors
- 👤 H Bellati
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:34
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A support arrangement for a turbo-machine having a casing divided in a substantially horizontal plane, comprising claw members on the upper and lower parts of said casing, said claw members having abutment surfaces facing said substantially horizontal plane and bearing on casing supports anchored in foundations, and tiltable discs biased by diaphragm springs interposed between the abutment surface of a claw of the lower casing part and a stressing bar rigidly mounted on a casing support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A support arrangement for a turbo-machine having a casing divided in a substantially horizontal plane, comprising claw members on the upper and lower parts of said casing, said claw members having abutment surfaces facing said substantially horizontal plane and bearing on casing supports anchored in foundations, and tiltable discs biased by diaphragm springs interposed between the abutment surface of a claw of the lower casing part and a stressing bar rigidly mounted on a casing support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein a guide bolt is provided on the tiltable discs said guide bolt being associated with a vibration damper disposed on the stressing bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tiltable discs have substantially conical chamfered contacting surfaces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |