Patent ID: 6086326
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: F01D,F02C,F04D,F05D,F16C

Abstract:
A stator structure 42 for a rotary machine having track openings 56 for receiving a roller assembly 58 having a rotatable element 82 which moves between two positions under operative conditions, which comprises:a liner 76 which is adapted to be disposed circumferentially about the axis of the machine in a track opening 56 which hasa first end 152,a second end 154,an opening 156 extending from the first end to the second end which is adapted to receive the rotatable element,a first rail wall 102 extending from the first end between the first end and the second end;a second rail wall 104 spaced laterally from the first rail wall; and,a support member 106, 112 extending laterally with respect to the rail walls;wherein the pair of rail walls bounds the opening 156 for guiding the rotatable element of the roller assembly as the rotatable element moves from the first position to the second position and wherein the liner includes locating surfaces for locating the liner with respect to the stator structure 42.