Concentric foil structure for regenerators
US6745822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49909
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A regenerator 24 formed of concentric layers of regenerator foil 61 assembled with unbonded joints 68 and 70 inside a generally cylindrical space 74 and method of inserting and installing foil 60 using foil rolling apparatus 16 and foil installation apparatus 22 employing an inflatable bladder 94 to press foil 60 against the wall of generally cylindrical space 74.
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