Patent ID: 9182001
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: F04D,F16F,F16L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for the vibration control of a rising pipe of a vertical pump, wherein the rising pipe is excited to vibrations in operation and wherein the rising pipe has a longitudinal direction, wherein the apparatus is configured to be fastened outwardly at the rising pipe; wherein the apparatus comprises: a vibration element; and three or more spring elements, wherein the spring elements are resilient bars which are oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rising pipe in operation, wherein the vibration element comprises an opening configured to surround the rising pipe, wherein the vibration element is held by the first ends of the spring elements; and wherein the vibration element is guided by the spring elements such that movements of the vibration element with respect to the holder are substantially restricted to movements in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rising pipe.