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Insert with sleeve for a molded impeller

US7544042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2006
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/472
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impeller assembly includes a molded impeller and an insert within the impeller. The insert includes an unthreaded sleeve and a shoulder adjacent the sleeve for locating the impeller and the insert during manufacturing and installation. Methods of manufacturing and installing are also disclosed.

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