Patent · US Expired

Housing for thermal apparatus and fluid flow machines particularly a steam turbine

US4199301A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1977
Grant dateApr 22, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 22, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D25/285
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A housing structure for a steam turbine includes inner and outer housings and a hinged portion of one of those housings is structured for being lowered or raised into a horizontal plane to serve as a working platform to facilitate servicing. The hinged housing portion includes a hinged upstanding rim to prevent tools from sliding off and a protective railing is secured to the rim.

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