Constant delivery inertia pump
US4370101A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04F7/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an inertia pump characterized by a fluid-filled loop capable of being oscillated, an outlet connected to receive fluid pumped from the loop, an inlet connected into the loop for delivering fluid thereto, the inlet and loop cooperating with one another to define alternate flow paths to the outlet, flow restricting means located in each of the alternate flow paths responsive to the direction of fluid flow therein and automatically operative to inhibit reverse flow, and means connected to the loop for rapidly oscillating same back and forth substantially in the direction of fluid flow therethrough relative to the environment.
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