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Removable shutter for an orifice accessible only through a narrow passage

US4782863A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 1987
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The shutter is composed of an assembly three independent panels comprising: a central panel (2) having a flange (6) for fastening to the orifice to be closed and having a seal and two rectilinear lateral rims (16, 18), and two side panels (1, 3), each comprising, on one part of its periphery, a flange (5, 7) for fastening on the periphery of the orifice to be closed, and which is provided with a seal, and, on the other part of its periphery, a rectilinear rim (12, 14) which forms a face for support on one of the lateral rims (16, 18) of the central panel (2) and on which are mounted members (20) for positioning the side panels (1, 3) on one of the lateral rims (16, 18) of the central panel.

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