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Cylindrical rotating body of low inertia

US6086969A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1997
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/172
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylindrical rotating body (1) of low inertia is provided including a cylindrical body (1) having a large length/diameter ratio. The cylindrical body (1) is of thin wall thickness and is sealed at the opposite ends by sealing means (3, 8). The hollow interior (9) of the cylindrical body (1) is loaded with a pressurized medium (10).

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