US4257233A
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Fastening arrangement especially for a turbine and a condenser
Assignee: BBC Brown Boveri AG Switzerland
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Filing: 1979-03-21
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1999-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A fastening arrangement for a turbine and a condenser is disclosed wherein the turbine and the condenser are fastened to a common foundation table in order to decrease the effect of dynamic loads on the machine parts of a turbine and its foundations. The foundation table is spring-supported on a plurality of supports of another supporting structure. A flexible connection is provided between the turbine and the condenser with one of the bearing members of the arrangement being located variously about the foundation table. One of the bearing members is preferably arranged on a top surface of the foundation table and another bearing member may be arranged below or within the foundation table. Furthermore, the other bearing member may be cast within the foundation table or be resiliently mounted for axial movement within a recess of the table.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Kaelber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:30
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/28; F01K; F01K11/00; F01K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A fastening arrangement especially for a turbine and a condenser connected to an exhaust of the turbine, comprising: a foundation table; first means for fastening the turbine to the foundation table; second means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table; and resilient means for resiliently mounting the foundation table on a support structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fastening arrangement especially for a turbine and a condenser connected to an exhaust of the turbine, comprising: a foundation table; first means for fastening the turbine to the foundation table; second means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table; and resilient means for resiliently mounting the foundation table on a support structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the turbine and the condenser are flexibly attached to one another by a flexible connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table includes means for permitting the condensor to slide axially relative to the foundation table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table includes at least one bearing member fixedly mounted in the foundation table.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 4 wherein the foundation table is of concrete and wherein the at least one bearing member is cast in the concrete of the foundation table.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the foundation table includes at least one recess, the means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table including at least one bearing member which is mounted within the at least one recess for axial movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table includes at least one bearing member provided at a bottom surface of the foundation table.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the condenser to the foundation table includes at least one bearing member resiliently supported by the foundation table.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 8 wherein the at least one bearing member supports the condenser and wherein the at least one bearing member is resiliently supported by the foundation table by at least one spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 9 wherein the at least one bearing member is resiliently mounted to the foundation table by six shackle bolts arranged circumferentially about the condenser, each shackle bolt having a respective catch spring and a respective support spring.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fastening arrangement of claim 2 wherein the flexible connection extends into a recess of the foundation table.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fastening arrangement of claims 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 wherein the means for fastening the turbine to the foundation table includes a second bearing member provided on a top surface of the foundation table.
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) | 1984-03-23 | 1984-09-22 | 1985-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-23 | 1988-09-22 | 1989-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-23 | 1992-09-22 | 1993-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |