US4076340A
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Drive and bearing support for a disc-shaped rotor
Assignee: SKF GmbH
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An installation for the drive and support of a disc-shaped rotor. The installation for the drive and for the bearing support of a disc-shaped rotor incorporates a constructional element for the magnetic, and particularly electromagnetic, support and drive, which annularly encompasses the rotor in a ring-like configuration, wherein the magnetic support serves primarily for absorption of the radial forces, and that the installation encompasses an aerostatic and/or aerodynamic bearing support for primarily absorbing or receiving the axial forces, and whose rotating portion forms an integral unit with the rotor.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Meinke
- 👤 Wolfgang Huber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:08
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H4/00; D01H4/04; D01H4/08; D01H4/12; D01H4/14; F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C39/00; F16C39/06; F16C39/063; F16C2340/00; F16C2340/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In combination, a disc-shaped rotor and a frame surrounding said rotor, said rotor having upper and lower radial surfaces and a peripheral surface, unitary means supported by said frame for magnetic bearing support and drive of said rotor, a plate facing said lower surface of the rotor and means coupled with said plate for producing a gas cushion for axial support of said rotor, said means for producing the gas cushion comprising at least one closable conduit having an end facing said lower surface of said rotor, said unitary means comprising a common annular coil system surrounding said rotor and disposed exactly opposite the rotor for effecting rotary drive of said rotor while suspending said rotor by magnetic effect independently of the gas cushion producing means and with the conduit closed, said conduit being openable during rotation of said rotor for applying a braking effect on said rotor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In combination, a disc-shaped rotor and a frame surrounding said rotor, said rotor having upper and lower radial surfaces and a peripheral surface, unitary means supported by said frame for magnetic bearing support and drive of said rotor, a plate facing said lower surface of the rotor and means coupled with said plate for producing a gas cushion for axial support of said rotor, said means for producing the gas cushion comprising at least one closable conduit having an end facing said lower surface of said rotor, said unitary means comprising a common annular coil system surrounding said rotor and disposed exactly opposite the rotor for effecting rotary drive of said rotor while suspending said rotor by magnetic effect independently of the gas cushion producing means and with the conduit closed, said conduit being openable during rotation of said rotor for applying a braking effect on said rotor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, said frame includes magnetic pole pieces supporting said common annular coil system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An installation as claimed in claim 2, wherein said coil system comprises magnetic coils for effecting radial bearing control and drive of said rotor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, said frame including slide surfaces which are contactless with respect to oppositely located surfaces on said rotor during operation of said rotor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, comprising an annular rim detachably mounted on said frame above the periphery of the upper radial surface of said rotor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said radial surfaces are planar and said peripheral surface is cylindrical, said frame having a cylindrical surface surrounding said rotor and said plate having a planar surface facing the lower surface of said rotor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate has a conical surface, said lower radial surface of said rotor facing said conical surface and having a corresponding conical shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said peripheral surface of the rotor is conical, said frame having a surface surrounding said peripheral surface which corresponds thereto in conical shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate has grooves therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
An installation as claimed in claim 9, said grooves being spirally-shaped.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
An installation as claimed in claim 1, said rotor constituting a spinning centrifuge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |