Methods and apparatus for mounting an impeller with positional repeatability
US10267335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/628
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flange for centering an impeller on a motor shaft includes a central bore for receiving a motor shaft, an impeller facing end and a motor bearing facing end formed opposite the impeller facing end, wherein the impeller facing end includes at least one impeller engaging element configured to couple with a flange facing side of the impeller, wherein the flange facing side of the impeller includes at least one flange engaging element complementary to the at least one impeller engaging element of the flange. An assembly including the motor shaft an impeller is disclosed, as well as centering elements for use in repeatably mounting the assembly to an impeller. Methods of determining optimal balance are disclosed.
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