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Device for volume delimitation during work with contaminated parts

US5483562A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1994
Grant dateJan 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2014

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a volume delimitation tank (1) for preventing or limiting contamination of the surrounding liquid medium when working with contaminated parts. The volume delimitation tank (1) comprises a sack or channel which constitutes at least the substantially vertical walls (1a-d) of the tank and is made of a material which is capable of being folded, which is radiation-resistant, and resistant to puncture. The walls (1a-d) can be provided with fold notches (27) to obtain a well-defined folding when, for example, lowering at least one wall portion (1a-d) for passing objects out of the tank (1). The walls (1a-d) of the tank (1) are arranged at a bottom part (9). Cleaning equipment (16) is arranged inside the tank (1) for continuous cleaning of the contained volume.

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