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Turbine with load force determining device
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract The weight loading distribution of a turbine assembly upon respective supporting pedestals is determined to facilitate the adjustment of the loading to conform to the design value. A load determining device for use in combination with the turbine installation is set forth, as well as a method of achieving the design loadings.
Inventors
- 👤 J Dickinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M7/00; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A system for positioning and distributing the load on a multi-pad support for apparatus according to a predetermined weight distribution pattern, said system comprising a plurality of generally planar support pads disposed on a generally rigid foundation, a plurality of generally planar support paws disposed on said apparatus and having a surface which is generally parallel to said support pads, said support pads generally being disposed to register with said support paws, jacking means for each paw, fastening means cooperatively associated with said jacking means and said paws for temporarily fastening said jacking means to said paws, and means for indicating the weight being lifted by each jacking means, whereby each paw can be positioned generally parallel to a registering pad and the load carried by each paw can be adjusted to agree with a predetermined weight distribution pattern.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A system for positioning and distributing the load on a multi-pad support for apparatus according to a predetermined weight distribution pattern, said system comprising a plurality of generally planar support pads disposed on a generally rigid foundation, a plurality of generally planar support paws disposed on said apparatus and having a surface which is generally parallel to said support pads, said support pads generally being disposed to register with said support paws, jacking means for each paw, fastening means cooperatively associated with said jacking means and said paws for temporarily fastening said jacking means to said paws, and means for indicating the weight being lifted by each jacking means, whereby each paw can be positioned generally parallel to a registering pad and the load carried by each paw can be adjusted to agree with a predetermined weight distribution pattern.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the paws have apertures disposed therein and the apertures are generally centrally disposed with respect to the paw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as set forth in claim 2, wherein the pad has a hole disposed therein and the hole generally registers with the aperture in the registering paw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as set forth in claim 2, wherein the apertures are threaded to provide the fastening means, which temporarily fastens said jacking means to the paws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the jacking means are hydraulic jacking means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 5 and further comprising means for supplying pressurized fluid to each of the hydraulic jacking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system as set forth in claim 6, wherein the means for indicating the weight being lifted by the jacking means indicates the pressure of the hydraulic fluid being supplied to the jacking means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |