Mechanism for securing a separation bowl to a mechanical chuck
US5658231A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/247
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A centrifugal chuck comprising a chuck housing and a plurality of fingers pivotally mounted around the outer perimeter of the chuck housing. Each finger includes a tip, adapted to receive the base portion of a separation bowl. The fingers are mounted to the chuck housing so that the tips can pivot in a generally radial direction. Rotation of the chuck urges each gripping finger against the bowl.
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