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Diaphragm pump having a reed valve barrier to hydraulic shock in the pressurizing fluid

US4050859A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1976
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 1, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B43/067
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for an improved diaphragm pump wherein hydraulic shock and mechanical wear to the diaphragm membrane is reduced by providing a circular reed valve member adjacent to the diaphragm. The reed valve member provides a barrier to pressurized hydraulic fluid jets from direct impingement upon the diaphragm membrane, and provides a valve closure member for reducing hydraulic shock effects on the diaphragm membrane.

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