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Apparatus for regulating the passage and flow-rate of a liquid

US4177018A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1978
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
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Expiry dateJan 4, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D15/0072
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A symmetrical, twin centrifugal pump includes a pair of valves mounted about a common shaft. The valves are capable of independent operation thus allowing either or both of the pump elements to operate. A key is also mounted to the shaft to allow overall regulation of the pump by selectively impeding the flow of liquid from the pump inlet to pump outlet.

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