Sealing shroud centrifugal pump
US4645433A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2260/4041
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a centrifugal pump containing a sealing shroud the pump impeller is mounted only radially for rotation on a stationary axle or shaft. The stationary axle or shaft is fixed in the suction connection by means of wing rib supports or ribs and possesses an equalizing channel which connects the pump chamber portion at the rear of the pump impeller with the suction connection. This pump chamber portion at the rear of the pump impeller is connected with the delivery or pressure connection, whereas the pump chamber portion at the front side of the pump impeller is also connected with the suction connection as well as with the delivery or pressure connection. Advantageously, throttling rings are provided for self-metering throughflow throttling, depending on the axial position of the pump impeller. Additionally, the throughflow can be regulated by a throttling screw which is provided for the equalizing channel. In this way the pump impeller requires no axial or thrust bearing and can automatically adjust itself to variable requirements within a predetermined range.
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