Segmented plate for assembly within a confined area having limited access
US7066988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D19/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A segmented plate adapted for assembly within a confined area or volume, and a method of assembly of the segmented plate. The plate, as assembled, has an exterior perimeter that includes exterior edge-boundaries of a plurality of generally rigid plate-sections, each of the plate-sections are sized smaller than the access to permit passage therethrough. Extending at least partially along adjacent boundaries of plate-sections that have been adjacently arranged, is a self-lock seam, or interposed therebetween is a flexible barrier. The self-lock seam may have a variety of configurations. An aperture or opening having an inner perimeter may be included. The inner perimeter of the aperture/opening may be of a variety of shapes. The confined area may consist of a chamber of a deaerator tank or other volume to which access is limited. The flexible barrier may be made of a material having resiliency.
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