Pregrouted baseplate for supporting rotating machinery
OwnerKermit L. Palmerinventor
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Abstract
A pregrouted base plate and the method of its use and construction with rotating machinery such as pump and electric motor assemblies that are coupled together by a pair of shafts and require precise alignment of those shafts for a long and dependable service life is disclosed. The pregrouted base plate is formed as a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure with one side open. The novel method of its use includes pregrouting the baseplate before installation, curing the grout and machining the mounting surfaces for the rotating machinery before field installation to ensure precise alignment of the pump and motor shafts. A second embodiment is shown with an open frame having two sides open.
Claims14
A method for preparing and installing a baseplate for supporting rotating machinery, comprising sequentially the steps of:
- (a) preparing and pouring a grouting material into a cavity in a baseplate;
- (b) curing said grouting material to achieve desired physical properties for said grouting material;
- (c) checking the mounting surfaces adapted for supporting a piece of rotating machinery on said baseplate for specified tolerances;
- (d) placing said baseplate in a fixture to allow machining of said mounting surfaces;
- (e) machining said mounting surfaces adapted for supporting a piece of rotating machinery on said baseplate to a specified tolerance;
- and,
- (f) installing a piece of rotating machinery on said machined mounting surfaces.
A method for preparing and installing a baseplate having an open frame configuration for supporting rotating machinery, comprising sequentially the steps of:
- (a) securing a grout retaining means to a baseplate to form a cavity therein;
- (b) preparing and pouring a grouting material into said cavity in said baseplate;
- (c) curing said grouting material to achieve desired physical properties for said grouting material;
- (d) removing said grout retaining means from said baseplate;
- (e) checking the mounting surfaces adapted for supporting a piece of rotating machinery on said baseplate for specified tolerances;
- (f) placing said baseplate in a fixture to allow machining of said mounting surfaces;
- (g) machining said mounting surfaces adapted for supporting a piece of rotating machinery on said baseplate to a specified tolerance;
- and,
- (h) installing a piece of rotating machinery on said machined mounting surfaces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.