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Progressive cavity pumps using composite materials

US5759019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05C2253/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The stator, rotor and/or flex shaft of a progressive cavity pump is made up of composite materials, e.g., fiberglass and resin, in a variety of combinations with and without bonded resilient elastomers. The composites are formulated to provide resiliency and non-resiliency where needed. The flex shaft between the rotary power source and the rotor is made of composite materials and designed to absorb the orbital and gyrational movement of the rotor.

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