US Patent: 5,213,468
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Bearing Flushing System
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Patentees:
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James H. Sexton (exact or similar names) - Lansing, Leavenworth County, KS |
Virgil J. Beaty (exact or similar names) - Louisburg, Miami County, KS |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Feb. 24, 1992 |
Granted: |
May 25, 1993 |
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Joel Havens "Vintage Machinery" entry for Fairbanks, Morse & Co.
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Description: |
Abstract:
A bearing flushing system is provided that enables the clearance between a bearing and shaft to be flushed with water but prevents the backflow of the pumped liquid into the region. The system hereof includes a flow restrictor located downstream of the bearing which presents a second clearance between the shaft to screen out particulates. A ring may be provided between one of a pump impeller and the shaft downstream of the flow restrictor to provide an additional backflow restriction. |
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