Flotation machine having pan support structure configured for conforming the shape of a float pan

A support structure for a float pan, comprising:

• a hub having a rotational axis and configured for concentric attachment to a rotor;
• a plurality of trusses each having a radial length, a hub attachment end, and a planar contact surface opposite the hub attachment end, the planar contact surface extending radially from the hub;
• at least one mounting plate configured for attachment between the float pan and the planar contact surface of at least one of the trusses;
• and
• at least one truss beam linking two or more of the trusses between planar contact surfaces.

A support structure for a float pan, comprising:

• a hub having a rotational axis and configured for concentric attachment to a rotor;
• a plurality of trusses having a radial length, a hub attachment end, and a planar contact surface opposite the hub attachment end, the planar contact surface extending radially from the hub;
• at least one mounting plate configured for attachment between the float pan and the planar contact surface of at least one of the trusses, wherein the mounting plate has a float pan contact surface greater than a surface area of the planar contact surface of any of the trusses;
• and
• a truss beam linking at least two trusses, wherein each truss beam comprises a forked arm and a singular arm, wherein the forked arm attaches to one of the two trusses and the singular arm attaches to another of the two trusses.