High-performance, low-stress support structure with membrane
US10258930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/2445
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A support structure for a membrane comprises a plurality of support members and at least one flange, including: (a) a first set of spoke-like support members that extend generally from at least one flange toward a common hub and that have a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end joined to the common hub; and (b) at least one subsequent set of spoke-like support members that are distributed between circumferentially adjacent pairs of spoke-like support members from the prior sets and that extend generally from at least one flange toward the hub, each having a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end connected to the nearest circumferentially adjacent pair of spoke-like support members from the prior sets via a pair of approximately straight anchoring support members which join together and form an angular joint at or near said proximal end, with the vertex of said angular joint pointing generally away from the hub.
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