Split mutator shaft
US7114552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for removing or inserting a mutator shaft from a scraped surface heat exchanger assembly comprising a split shaft design to form a plurality of mutator shaft segments. Each shaft segment contains ends further connectable with one another and may be further retained via a drive pin assembly preferably comprising a plurality of drive pin mounting screws and a drive pin. The shaft segments and drive pin assembly may be further sealed to provide a sanitary working environment particularly suitable for use in the foodstuff industry.
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