Compact, accessible enclosure for devices installed along chemical gas/liquid distribution lines
US6260725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K27/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An enclosure for containment of chemical distribution lines and methods for installation and modification of devices installed along such chemical distribution lines are provided. The enclosure contains two or more separable portions. Openings within the enclosure through which the chemical distribution lines or conduits extend are formed along a boundary between two separable portions. Devices, such as valves, regulators, gauges and filters may be installed along a conduit before the enclosure is formed around the portion of the conduit containing the installed devices. The enclosure may therefore be made smaller, because excess working room within the enclosure is not needed. Installed devices may be modified by removing portions of the enclosure to expose the relevant devices. The conduit portion containing the devices may be removed for device modification, before re-assembly of the enclosure around the conduit portion.
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