Abstract: A crosshead for reciprocating piston machines, in particular reciprocating compressors, wherein the piston rod fixing flange is connected directly to the connecting rod gudgeon pin by clamping screws passing through corresponding holes in the flange and crosshead body and engaging in threaded bores provided in the gudgeon pin, the screws being tightened with a load much higher than the load which the connection has to transmit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 1990
Date of Patent:
July 16, 1991
Assignee:
Nuovopigone - Industrie Meccaniche E Fonderia S.p.A.