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Adjustable offset pivot journal pad

US9587672B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/44
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Improved bearing systems and methods for adjusting pivot offsets of bearing systems. The improved bearing systems and methods provide offset pivot adjustability. When an adjustable offset pad insert is installed one way, one pivot offset is set. The pivot offset may be adjusted and set another way by removing the adjustable offset pad insert, rotating it 180 degrees and installing the adjustable offset pad insert back in the journal pad.

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