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Charge control valve and piston assembly for diaphragm pump

US4068982A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1976
Grant dateJan 17, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 20, 1996

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for reciprocating a piston in a diaphragm pump wherein the piston alternately pressurizes and relieves an oil filled chamber having a diaphragm separating the chamber from a liquid pumping chamber, the invention comprising a bearing shoe interposed between the piston and driving crank shaft, wherein the shoe has oil ports for lubricating and for relieving excess fluid volume from the oil chamber during each piston stroke.

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