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Method for maintaining a vertical motor thrust bearing

US7849970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2005
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 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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