Splash bar assembly and method of installation
US9291395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49863
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fill assembly for evaporative cooling includes a plurality of splash bars, a grid to support the plurality of splash bars, and a pivot connection at an intersection between the grid and a splash bar of the plurality of splash bars. The fill assembly is configured to translate from an upright conformation to a compact conformation in response to the plurality of splash bars pivoting relative to the grid.
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