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Bearing assembly for an anemometer

US9046542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

NRG SYSTEMS, INC. · US

Inventors

Emir Heco · South Burlington, US
Travis Jones · Tucson, US
Carolyn Turk West · South Burlington, US
Henry B. Bush · South Burlington, US
R. Paul Smith · Burlington, US
Timothy R. Hoopes · South Burlington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 13, 2013
Grant date	Jun 2, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 9, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01P5/06
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bearing assembly for an anemometer configured to provide thrust and axial load protection and reduce exposure to potentially degradative debris and/or contaminants. The bearing assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft and bearings, wherein the bearings are configured to rotate about at least the first shaft while enclosed within a portion of the second shaft. The second shaft is configured to isolate the bearings from any air flow through the anemometer and debris and/or contaminants carried therewith. The bearing assembly further includes a damping member configured to reduce forces imparted upon the bearings, thereby providing protection and preventing premature damage to the bearings from loads.

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