Patent ID: 6966541
Filing Date: 2005-11-22
Classification: F01D,F05D,F15B

Abstract:
1. An assembly for lifting and supporting a journal body with respect to a stationary body comprising: a support bracket for being secured to said stationary body; an elongated support member to engage and support a bottom facing surface of the journal body; at least one hydraulic lift assembly mounted to said support bracket, each said lift assembly including a hydraulic cylinder; a support stud operatively coupled, adjacent a proximal end thereof, to each said hydraulic lift assembly; and each said support stud being operatively coupled, adjacent a distal end thereof, to said elongated support member; whereby actuation of said hydraulic cylinder selectively lifts said support stud and said support member coupled thereto, thereby to selectively lift and determine a position of said journal body with respect to said stationary body, wherein said support stud extends through a bore defined longitudinally of said hydraulic cylinder, said support stud being selectively supported by, so as to move with, a piston of said hydraulic cylinder.