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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2001
Kari Holopainen, Muurame, FI;
Metso Paper, Inc., Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
The invention relates to an arrangement for loading a deflection compensated roll ( ) or other elongated member in a paper/board or finishing machine and for providing an articulation bearing assembly, the roll or elongated member being provided with a stationary support shaft ( ) extending axially of the roll or the elongated member or with stub shafts present at the ends thereof, the support shaft ends or the stub shafts protruding from the roll or the elongated member and being mounted on a bearing block ( ). The arrangement of the invention comprises at least one hydrostatic main loading element ( ), which is mounted on the bearing block ( ) and works on the support shaft ( ) or the stub shafts of the roll ( ) or other elongated member and which constitutes a loading element and, at the same time, an articulation bearing assembly for the roll or other elongated member.