Turbomachine with housing control surfaces for aligning air bearing components
US11512609B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/37
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbomachine includes a first housing member having a first journal bearing portion and a first radial control surface. The turbomachine also includes a second housing member with a second journal bearing portion and a second radial control surface. The second radial control surface has an interference fit with the first radial control surface that radially aligns the second journal bearing portion and the first journal bearing portion along a common axis.
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