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Pressure relief disc

US4591520A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 4, 1983
Grant dateMay 27, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24628
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A domed bursting disc adapted to be mounted in a holder and subject to pressure in which the disc is formed of flexible graphite. The flexible graphite may be used in a reverse buckling mode and may be backed by a metal disc. The disc is capable of operations over a wide range of temperatures and in non-oxidizing atmospheres can operate at temperatures up to 3,000.degree. C.

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