Anti-vibration tube support for tube bundles having U-shaped bends
US7699093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2265/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tube support device for a tube bundle having a plurality of elongated tubes with a U-shaped bend portion is disclosed. The tube support device includes an elongated longitudinally extending strip having a pair of opposing faces. A plurality of tube engaging members extend from the pair of opposing faces. The tube support device includes an engagement assembly formed on one end of the tube support device. The engagement assembly is adapted to engage the anchor assembly positioned within the tube bundle, whereby the tube support device can be rotated into the desired orientation between the tubes to prevent vibration damage.
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