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Grate assembly for a boiler

US4002148A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 1975
Grant dateJan 11, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 7, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24H9/1845
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grate assembly for a shell boiler comprising a fire bed supporting means including a first apertured support member and a second support member mounted for mutual relative movement between a first position in which the apertures in the first member are obturated by the second member and a second position in which the apertures are not obturated and drive means for causing relative movement between the first and second positions at a speed to permit passage of ash through the apertures whilst continuing to support the fire bed.

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