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Buffer device for the spiral housings of water turbines and like machines

US4773820A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1987
Grant dateSep 27, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/20
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A buffer device for the spiral housings of water turbines wherein the housing includes an extension located along the axis of the inlet conduit into the housing and wherein a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly is disposed between the extension and a fixed support with a fluid conduit extending between the housing and the cavity of the hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly.

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