Vacuum-assisted pump
US6616427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/3099
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-priming centrifugal pump including a supplementary vacuum pump and a float valve. The vacuum pump serves to draw liquid to the pump for priming and the float valve shut of flow to the vacuum pump when liquid reaches a predetermined level to prevent entry of liquid into the vacuum pump. In some embodiments the float valve includes an o-ring valve seal and the vacuum pump includes an oil delivery system to distribute oil from an oil reservoir to improve lubrication.
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