Sink roll assembly with forced hydrodynamic film lubricated bearings and self-aligning holding arms
US6692689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B39/008
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Self-aligning bearings are used for supporting a roll in molten zinc or zinc/aluminum, to permit the roll's shaft to align with the bearing axis between the pair of holding arms supporting the roll, and a pump for delivering metal under pressure to the bearing surfaces interface force a hydrodynamic film to lubricate the bearing components.
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