Misalignment compensating manifold for twin pumps
US5513966A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L41/03
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid manifold for connecting to adjacent pumps, wherein the manifold has two sections. Each section is independently connected to a liquid pump and threadably secured to the pump at a position which provides the most precise alignment of the respective manifold sections. The manifold sections are then affixed together by fasteners through openings in one manifold section which are larger than threaded openings in the other manifold section. The larger openings permit a predetermined amount of misalignment to be present while still permitting a tight sealable connection to be made by the two manifold sections.
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