Abstract A vibration detecting probe is mounted in a holder having threaded engagement with the inner end of the bore in a support fixed in the casing of the machine. The function of the probe is to detect vibration in or caused by an element of the machine rotating at high speed. A probe adjusting member is accessible externally of the outer end of the support and is fixedly connected to the probe for effecting rotation thereof for axial movement toward and from the rotating element of the machine. The probe adjuster consists of a member extending axially in the support and which is resiliently deflectable in a direction transverse to the axis thereof from a straight form to a curve form. Means is provided for applying tension in the adjuster to prevent any movement or vibration of the adjusted probe holder. Upon the probe holder being unthreaded from the support, the resilient deflectable member permits withdrawal of the probe holder from the support regardless of low clearance over the support.
Inventors
👤 R Amberger
👤 D Mizikar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-26 21:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01H; G01H11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A structure for mounting a vibration detecting prObe in proximity to a rotating member journaled for high speed rotation in a machine casing comprising a support structure fixedly mounted on said casing and including a tubular member extending inwardly thereof toward said rotating member, a probe holder having threaded engagement with the inner end of said tubular member, a probe fixedly mounted in said holder, a probe holder adjusting member fixed to said probe holder and extending axially of said tubular member, said adjusting member being provided with a terminal accessible externally of the outer end of said tubular member to effect rotation of said adjusting member and said probe holder for adjusting the same toward and from said rotating member, said adjusting member being resiliently deflectable in a direction transverse to the axis thereof from straight form to curved form, and tension means operable to apply axial tension on said resiliently deflectable adjusting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A structure for mounting a vibration detecting prObe in proximity to a rotating member journaled for high speed rotation in a machine casing comprising a support structure fixedly mounted on said casing and including a tubular member extending inwardly thereof toward said rotating member, a probe holder having threaded engagement with the inner end of said tubular member, a probe fixedly mounted in said holder, a probe holder adjusting member fixed to said probe holder and extending axially of said tubular member, said adjusting member being provided with a terminal accessible externally of the outer end of said tubular member to effect rotation of said adjusting member and said probe holder for adjusting the same toward and from said rotating member, said adjusting member being resiliently deflectable in a direction transverse to the axis thereof from straight form to curved form, and tension means operable to apply axial tension on said resiliently deflectable adjusting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vibration probe mounting structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said probe is adjustable axially in said probe holder and means for locking said probe in adjusted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vibration probe mounting structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient deflectable adjusting member consists of a close wound helical spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A vibration probe mounting structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tension means consists of a threaded member cooperable with said terminal and said tubular member for applying outward axial force on said adjusting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vibration probe mounting structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tension means consists of a nut threaded on said terminal and abutting against the outer end of said tubular member.