Pump guard and methods of use thereof
US11324976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D15/0077
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pump combination guard and methods of use thereof, having an inner housing or guard configured to cover mechanical seal assembly and the motor coupling housed between a drive motor and a fluid pump to enable foam spray nozzles to be directly inserted into the coupling guard housings for fire suppression and an outer “Air scoop” housing or guard configured to direct motor induced airflow over the mechanical seal assembly thereby enabling fire protection and cooling to extend seal life and to protect mechanical seals from pre-mature failure.
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