Vertically compactable fluid transfer device
US8678040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertically compactable fluid transfer device (10) can include a lateral fluid transfer conduit (12) to convey a fluid transfer fluid therethrough and to be supported by particles (16) packed to a first density. Additionally, the device (10) can include a riser (14) coupled to, and in fluid communication with, the lateral fluid transfer conduit (12). The riser (14) can be vertically compactable by at least 20% while maintaining structural integrity when the lateral fluid transfer conduit lowers as the supporting particles (16) pack to a second density, which is higher than the first density.
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