Expansion tank
US7111653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7803
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An expansion tank (1) which is intended to be connected to a pipe system which is filled or is to be filled with liquid, comprises a substantially closed tank (2) having at least a first connection opening (6) for connection to a liquid pipe, a second connection opening for connection to a source of pressurized gas (14), and an element (8) which can move inside the tank and is designed to move with the interface (11) between liquid (9) and gas (10) in the tank. The tank is provided, at the location of the second connection opening, with a valve assembly (7) which can open and close the second connection opening and can be actuated by the movable element (8) in the tank.
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