Self-centering rotor bearing assembly for submersible pump motor

Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Rotary

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310 87, 310 91, 384119, 384215, 384218, 384219, 277647, 277555, 277530, 277438, 417365, 4174233, 4174241, H02K 516, F04D 1308

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a submersible pumping system which includes a motor containing self-centering rotor bearing assemblies. Each rotor bearing assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a sleeve, a journal, and at least two seals. The journal is preferably disposed about the sleeve which is keyed to the power transmission shaft of the motor. The journal has a peripheral surface which is configured to have at least two circumferential support regions which are spaced apart from one another. Each of these circumferential support regions supports a corresponding seal. Each seal includes an interface member and an activating member. When in place in a rotor section of a submersible pump motor, the seals frictionally engage the inner surface of the stator and exert a centering force against the journal and thus against the bearing sleeve and the power transmission shaft. The seals also exert a force against the inner surface of the stator which prevents rotation of the journal when the power transmission shaft is rotating.

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