Patent ID: 9133853
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
1. Apparatus designed for an installation conversion, comprising: a power frame having an end cover configured with a bore/hole and turns; a bearing cartridge configured to be coupled to a power transmission shaft that goes or extends through the end cover of the power frame, also configured to be coupled to a pumping assembly combination, and having a predetermined centerline; a pedestal configured with an axial channel to receive, support and allow the bearing cartridge to slide axially therein in relation to the predetermined centerline, the pedestal comprising at least one hold down plate having a wing with a corresponding bore/hole; and an adjustable mounting assembly configured to couple together the bearing cartridge and the pedestal substantially at or above the predetermined centerline of the bearing cartridge in order to reduce center height requirements of the pumping assembly combination, the adjustable mounting assembly comprising a threaded bolt/rod arranged in the hole/bore of the end cover and the corresponding hole/bore of the wing of the at least one hold down plate, and the adjustable mounting assembly comprising nuts for adapting on the threaded bolt/rod that may be loosened and tightened in order to move, slide or adjust the power frame and bearing cartridge in either axial direction in relation to the pedestal, and further in relation to the pumping assembly combination.