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Peristaltic pump having an elastic adjustable rotor body

US6019582A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1997
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B43/1276
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A peristaltic pump includes a rotor (21) comprising a hub (211), an actuating part (214) mounted on the hub (211) for operative engagement with a flexible tube (7) of the pump, the actuating part (214) being radially displaceable relatively to the hub (211) and being connected to the hub (211) by an elastic connecting portion; and adjustment means (22) for adjusting the radial position of the actuating part (214) and for maintaining the actuating part (214) in an adjusted position.

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