Ceramic membrane removal tool
US5247727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53861
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tool for removing filter membranes from a filter housing without breaking the membranes. The tool comprises a threaded screw means (27) for pressing the membrane (60) though holes in opposing sides of the housing (48) and a guide means (21) for maintaining the screw means (27 ) in alignment with the holes. The guide means (21) has a threaded hole for receiving the threaded screw means (27) therethrough. The guide means (21) is slidably retained along a beam (3) and disposed between removable fastening means (9, 12) used to clamp the tool to the filter housing (48).
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