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Water seal for regenerator

US4103902A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 1977
Grant dateAug 1, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 16, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water sealing device for establishing a gas-tight seal between a stationary member and a vibratory member in which a water tank is supported upon and moves with the vibratory member, and at least one sealing element is supported upon the stationary member and extends below the water level in the tank. Means are provided for regulating the level of water in the tank. A material flow passage extends through the water tank to interconnect the stationary and vibratory members.

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