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Two stage vacuum pump having different diameter interengaging rotors

US5449276A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1993
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2240/51
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid rotating apparatus includes a plurality of rotors accommodated in a housing, at least one of the rotors having its outer diameter different from that of the other of the rotors. Bearings are provided for supporting rotary shafts of the plurality of rotors. A fluid suction port and a fluid discharge port are formed in the housing. A motor is provides for rotating at least one of the plurality of rotors, and a control system for synchronously controlling the plurality of rotors in a contactless manner is provided for each rotary shaft of the plurality of rotors.

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