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Bearing arrangement for shaft of rotary compressor

US4227755A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 1978
Grant dateOct 14, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 19, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/43
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A slide bearing journals the rotor shaft in the compressor housing with a clearance radially of the shaft; and an anti-friction bearing mounted on the shaft journals it axially thereof, the housing having a fixed support surface against which the anti-friction bearing abuts axially in one direction and which allows radial movement thereof. Yielding means are provided to press the anti-friction bearing against the support surface with a predetermined precise force.

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