Diaphragm pump with improved flow manifolds
US5711658A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B43/0736
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diaphragm pump including a pump housing having a first housing side and a second housing side; a first unitary manifold flow connected to the first housing side; a second unitary manifold flow connected to the second housing side. The first and second unitary manifolds are adapted to be flow connected to either the first or second housing sides. The diaphragm pump also includes a pump inlet manifold and a pump discharge manifold. The pump inlet and discharge manifolds each have a first end, a second end, a first flow port at one of the ends and a second flow port located along the manifold between the two manifold ends. Both of said manifolds are adapted to be flow connected to the first and second unitary manifolds.
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