Support beam for cooling tower fill assembly
US10302378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L3/003
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support beam for a cooling tower fill assembly includes a web, an upper flange, a lower flange, and a lip. The web has a serpentine shape so a lower end of the web is vertically offset relative to an upper end. The upper flange extends from a first side of the web at the upper end thereof. The lower flange has a first portion extending from the first side at the lower end thereof and a second portion extending from a second side at the lower end thereof. The lip extends upwardly from the second portion so the lip cooperates with the second portion and a portion of the web to form a longitudinal channel. The lip and the second portion are provided with a plurality of spaced apart notches.
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