Clean-in-place gear pump
US6183231A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C13/001
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gear pump having shafts mounted with rolling element bearings and having mechanical seals on the face of the gears provides improved "clean-in-place" ability. Preferably, washer-like seals are mounted on the face of the gears with a suitable adhesive and the cup-like seals are mounted in end housings. The end housings mate with a central housing enclosing the gears, to provide improved assembly.
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