Agitator and a method of replacing a shaft seal of an agitator
US9174180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49719
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is an agitator having a drive unit coupled by means of a coupling to a first end of a drive shaft, a propeller attached to a second end of the drive shaft, the drive unit being attached to a mounting flange adapted for fastening the agitator to a wall of a mixing vessel, the agitator further comprising a support housing having at least a tubular support frame with a first end and a second end, the first end of the tubular support frame being attached to the mounting flange, the second end of the tubular support frame being provided with a support bearing for supporting the second end of the drive shaft, wherein a shaft seal is arranged at the first end of the tubular support frame and sealing means is arranged in connection with the second end of both the drive shaft and the tubular support frame.
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