Turbo-compressor apparatus
CA 1233990 A · Owner: Acosta, Ray · Inventors: Acosta, Ray
Overview
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A turbo-compressor apparatus in which the turbine section and the compressor section are placed back-to-back. A non-rotating shaft axially supported in the apparatus supports an anti-friction bearing which, in turn rotationally, support a rotor assembly. A separating member preferably comprised of a material of low thermal conductivity is provided between the turbine section and the compressor section. A fully floating non-rotating sleeve bearing incorporating both thrust and radial surfaces is allowed to float freely on the shaft. Thus, thrust forces from the spinning rotor are initially absorbed at the large radial bearing surfaces located at approximately the center of the bearing and …
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- Granted March 15, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 15, 2005.
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