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Magnetic suspension bearing device, compressor and method of adjusting gap of catcher bearing

US12000433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2022
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/44
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic suspension bearing device, a compressor and a method for adjusting catcher bearing gap. The magnetic suspension bearing device includes: a housing; a rotor in the housing; a magnetic bearing assembly between the housing and the rotor; a catcher bearing bracket mounted axially to an end of the housing, with a catcher bearing mounted at a radially inner side of the catcher bearing bracket; and a washer between the catcher bearing bracket and the end of the housing; wherein the washer includes a plurality of sub-washer portions, such that when the catcher bearing bracket is moved axially relative to the end of the housing to separate from the washer while still being supported by the end of the housing, the plurality of sub-washer portions can be radially removed and mounted.

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