Single plate compaction and seal design for a compressed air dryer
US6076272A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/4566
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A compressed air dryer assembly for an air braking system provides for uniform compression of a desiccant bed. Guidance of a housing urged into a dryer shell by a spring force is provided at radially inner and outer regions. This guidance allows for a wide range of movement so that the desiccant bed is maintained under uniform compression. In addition, a sliding seal effectively provides a wide range of movement and yet limits communication between the inlet and outlet openings.
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