Socket with bearing bore and integrated wear plate
US8454307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/4286
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a pump with a housing including a pump chamber and an impeller positioned within the pump chamber. The pump also includes a socket with a wear plate, an inner ring, and an outer ring. The wear plate at least partially defines the pump chamber. The impeller is in contact with the wear plate. An outer surface of the outer ring is coupled to the housing. An inner surface of the outer ring receives a bearing. The inner ring receives a seal. A portion of the housing is molded over an end of the socket.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.