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Integral accumulator/reservoir system

US8857167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2011
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2201/4155
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integral accumulator/reservoir system including a low pressure vessel having a low-pressure vessel wall defining a low-pressure vessel cavity; a high-pressure accumulator having a high-pressure accumulator wall defining a high-pressure accumulator cavity, the high-pressure accumulator being disposed in the low-pressure vessel cavity, the high-pressure accumulator wall including an aluminum layer; a flexible bladder, the flexible bladder being disposed in the high-pressure accumulator cavity; and a sensor module operably connected to the aluminum layer.

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