Resilient mount of uniform stiffness

摘要

A centering ring (18) is used to provide a resilient mounting system with uniform stiffness for rotating machinery. The centering ring has first (36) and second (38) exterior raised ridges on one surface and a central raised ridge (42) on the other surface. The centering ring is disposed between the housing of the rotating machinery and a bearing provided therein. Due to its uniform cross-sectional geometry about its entire circumference, the centering ring provides uniform stiffness in any radial direction. The centering ring is used in any rotating machinery, including generators, turbo machines and turbine engines.