Method for maintaining a vertical motor thrust bearing
US7849970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C37/007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system for cooling bearing of a shaft of a motor, comprising: an oil sump adapted to collect oil that contacts a bearing enclosed within the sump; and a heat exchanger physically separated from the sump and the bearing, the heat exchanger adapted to be in fluid communication with the sump and the bearing.
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