Patent ID: 9212706
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: D21C,D21D,F03C,F16C,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hydraulic drive assembly comprising: a pre-existing pressurized digester vessel having an outlet device; a hydraulic drive; a stub shaft wherein the stub shaft has a lower end and an upper end, wherein the lower end engages a hydraulic drive, wherein the upper end is coupled to a drive shaft of the outlet device of the pre-existing pressurized digester vessel; a coupling further comprising a top coupling and a bottom coupling, wherein the top coupling is coupled to the drive shaft, wherein the bottom coupling is coupled to the stub shaft; a drive support bracket wherein the drive support bracket is attached to the hydraulic drive; and a pre-existing sole plate, wherein the pre-existing sole plate is attached to the drive support bracket, and wherein the sole plate is fixed to a pre-existing foundation.