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Gear pump and method of using same

US5547356A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1995
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2/088
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To reduce squeeze pressure peaks on meshing rotors of a gear pump, recesses are molded into the product duct wall in the meshing area, on the delivery side and the suction side. The recesses are formed with spherical segments or other continuously curved surfaces.

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