Hopper tee mounting assembly
US6607177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K27/0218
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hopper tee mounting assembly adapted to retain a valve member situated between a circular flange and a hopper tee. The hopper tee mounting assembly comprises an upper mounting assembly separate from the circular flange and a hinge assembly. The upper mounting assembly has a flat surface adapted for abutment with the circular flange. The hinge assembly is attached to the upper mounting assembly. The hinge assembly allows the hopper tee to pivot relative to the upper mounting assembly.
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