Pelton bucket
US7275914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pelton bucket, Pelton wheel and a method of making and using the Pelton bucket. The Pelton bucket includes at least one exit edge. The at least one exit edge includes one of at least one partially concavely curved portion and at least one straight portion. The method of making provides for arranging at least one exit edge on the Pelton bucket. The method of using provides for causing rotation of a Pelton wheel with a Pelton turbine wherein the Pelton wheel utilizes a plurality of Pelton buckets and wherein the method provides for directing a jet from the Pelton turbine to the Pelton bucket to cause the Pelton wheel to rotate.
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