Suction distribution and disconnection system for a submersible pump
US7534098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/604
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solids entrainment and quick disconnect system for a vertical or submersible pump is disclosed in which a pump distribution plate having guide members is provided for positioning near the floor of a well or sump to facilitate the entrainment of solids into the pump inlet. The quick disconnect system comprises an angled discharge adaptor that allows the pump to be vertically lowered onto the pump distribution plate in a manner to not only assure registration and sealing of the pump inlet to the pump distribution plate, but to provide comprehensive mating and sealing of the pump discharge outlet to the discharge piping of the sump or pit.
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