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Two piece separable impeller and inner drive for pump

US7500829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2005
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/603
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A separable impeller and inner drive are constructed from different plastics. The inner drive includes a metallic drive ring that receives drive lugs extending from the impeller. A bushing directly supports the inner drive and impeller and maintains extensions from the impeller in engagement with an annular groove in the inner drive.

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