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Device for compensating for pressure drop

US7140406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2006
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67C3/28
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for compensating for pressure drop in a product pipe through which a liquid flows and a system comprising such a device. The device comprises a collapsible tube portion, which is connectible to the product pipe and is characterized by a limiting means, which is adapted to counteract stretching of the tube portion in the circumferential direction and which is adapted to allow free collapsing of the tube portion.

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