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Closing structure for centrifuge vacuum chamber

US4196844A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 1979
Grant dateApr 8, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 15, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB04B2007/065
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A closing structure for the top of a centrifuge chamber comprising a door which is slidable horizontally toward and away from closed position, a retaining member above the door which permits a limited upward movement of the door, side members which surround the closed door on three sides to contain shrapnel from a rotor failure, and a flange extending downwardly from the door on its fourth side to contain shrapnel.

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