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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2001
Franco Frosini, Sesto Fiorentino, IT;
Andrea Signori, Chiazzano, IT;
Franco Frosini, Sesto Fiorentino, IT;
Andrea Signori, Chiazzano, IT;
Nuovo Pigone Holdings S.p.A., Florence, IT;
Abstract
A drainage system for gas turbine supporting cushions or bearings, in particular for the second supporting bearing, consisting of a central shaft (), surrounded by a series of supporting studs (), which result, in their turn, with connection to a container housing () for studs (), a sleeve () for containing the second supporting bearing of the turbine and a series of pipes (), respectively for the entry and drainage of the lubrication and cooling oil; the system consists of, in addition, a series of lateral seals (), provided in positions facing the second supporting bearing, which create a pressure difference which permits the oil to pass under pressure within the drainpipes () at a well sustained speed.