CPC F16C 41/02 (2013.01) [F16B 2/08 (2013.01); F16C 19/522 (2013.01); F16C 25/00 (2013.01); F16C 25/06 (2013.01); F16C 33/58 (2013.01); F16C 33/60 (2013.01); F16G 11/00 (2013.01); F16G 11/12 (2013.01); F16G 11/14 (2013.01); F03D 80/70 (2016.05); F05B 2240/50 (2013.01); F16C 33/586 (2013.01); F16C 2300/14 (2013.01); F16C 2360/31 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A tensioning arrangement for a bearing ring comprising:
a strap, in which said strap comprises a first connector at a first end and a second connector at a second end;
a tensioner, in which said tensioner comprises:
means for connecting to said connectors;
means for applying tension to the strap; and
a plurality of channels for receiving the first end of said strap;
wherein, in use, the strap is connected to the tensioner and arranged around the bearing ring and actuation of the tensioner reduces a circumferential length of the strap in contact with the bearing ring and increases tension in the strap, thereby applying compressive force to a rotational centre of the bearing ring sufficient to prevent the bearing ring from distorting.
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