Inventors:
William G. Haesloop - Las Vegas NV, US
Motoyasu Ogawa - Saitama, JP
International Classification:
F04B 3/00
US Classification:
417244, 417359, 417361, 417365, 417572, 384627
Abstract:
A vertically-disposed pump shaft is supported by an upward force against the pump shaft during periods of non use of the pump thereby off-loading bearings normally supportive of the shaft to prevent damage thereto when the pump is moved. Additionally, a lateral support is provided at a lower end of the pump to prevent lateral movement while permitting axial movement, thereby reducing stresses against the pump housing and other components.