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Turbomolecular vacuum pump having a magnetic bearing-supported rotor
Assignee: Balzers und Leybold Deutschland Holding AG
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Filing: 1974-09-26
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1994-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A turbomolecular vacuum pump has a housing, a vertically oriented hollow pump rotor situated in the housing, and a vertically upwardly oriented stub shaft affixed to the housing and extending into the hollow pump rotor. The pump rotor is supported on the stub shaft by a magnetic axial bearing and at least one magnetic radial bearing, all disposed in the space surrounded by the hollow pump rotor.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Bachler
- 👤 Rudiger Frank
- 👤 Helmut Habermann
- 👤 Maurice Brunet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-25 14:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/04; F16C32/0406; F16C32/044; F16C32/0442; F04; F04D; F04D19/00; F04D19/02; F04D19/04; F04D19/048; F04D29/00; F04D29/05; F04D29/056; F04D29/058; F04D29/58; F04D29/582; F04D29/584; F16C32/047; F16C35/00; F16C39/00; F16C39/02; F05; F05D; F05D2240/00; F05D2240/60; F05D2240/61; F16C2360/00; F16C2360/44; F16C2360/45; F16C37/00; F16C37/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
In a turbomolecular vacuum pump including a pump housing; a vertically oriented hollow pump rotor situated in the housing; a vertically upwardly oriented stub shaft affixed to the pump housing and extending into the space surrounded by the hollow pump rotor; the improvement comprising: a. a magnetic axial bearing disposed within said space and mounted on said stub shaft and said pump rotor for effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft; b. two magnetic radial bearings disposed within said space and mounted on said stub shaft and said pump rotor for effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft, said magnetic radial bearings being mounted spaced from one another along said stub shaft; c. all magnetic bearings effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft being disposed entirely within said space; and d. an electric drive motor being disposed within said space between said two magnetic radial bearings; said electric drive motor having a motor stator coil mounted on said stub shaft and an outer rotor surrounding said motor stator coil and being connected to said pump rotor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
In a turbomolecular vacuum pump including a pump housing; a vertically oriented hollow pump rotor situated in the housing; a vertically upwardly oriented stub shaft affixed to the pump housing and extending into the space surrounded by the hollow pump rotor; the improvement comprising: a. a magnetic axial bearing disposed within said space and mounted on said stub shaft and said pump rotor for effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft; b. two magnetic radial bearings disposed within said space and mounted on said stub shaft and said pump rotor for effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft, said magnetic radial bearings being mounted spaced from one another along said stub shaft; c. all magnetic bearings effecting support of said pump rotor by said stub shaft being disposed entirely within said space; and d. an electric drive motor being disposed within said space between said two magnetic radial bearings; said electric drive motor having a motor stator coil mounted on said stub shaft and an outer rotor surrounding said motor stator coil and being connected to said pump rotor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A turbomolecular vacuum pump as defined in claim 1, said two magnetic radial bearings being situated at a distance below said magnetic axial bearing, the improvement further comprising a plurality of magnetic bearing sensors, one disposed in the zone of each of the magnetic bearings; each magnetic bearing sensor being operatively connected to the associated magnetic bearing for controlling the latter in response to the magnitudes sensed by the magnetic bearing sensor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A turbomolecular vacuum pump as defined in claim 1, further comprising a mechanical emergency bearing mounted on said stub shaft and said pump rotor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A turbomolecular vacuum pump as defined in claim 3, said emergency bearing including a roller bearing for taking up axial and radial thrusts and a runner ring attached to said pump rotor, said runner ring functioning as a radial bearing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A turbomolecular vacuum pump as defined in claim 1, wherein said pump rotor has axial portions formed of laminae, said axial portions being located in the zone of said drive motor, said magnetic axial bearing and said two magnetic radial bearings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A turbomolecular vacuum pump as defined in claim 1, further comprising means defining a cooling channel in said stub shaft.
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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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |