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Air braking system component

US6391098B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1999
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/17
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air dryer for a vehicle air braking system comprises a container having first, second and third compartments, the first compartment having an upstream inlet for connection to a source of air under pressure, a vent for connection to the exterior of the container and a desiccant therein, the second compartment including a chamber having an inlet downstream of the first compartment with a non-return valve therein, a fluid connection to the first compartment having a restrictor therein, and the third compartment including a chamber having an inlet downstream of the second compartment with a non-return valve therein and an outlet for connection to a fluid pressure using device.

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