Fluid drain

US9464757B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventors

• David Mark Allen · Chesterfield, US
• Canlong He · Saint Peters, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 31, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 11, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 4, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16N31/004
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid drain may include a fluid reservoir comprising a lower tube inlet that opens into the fluid reservoir, a lower tube at least partially positioned within the lower tube inlet, and an upper tube at least partially positioned within the lower tube. The fluid drain may further include an upper tube clamp having an opening therein, wherein the upper tube is positioned within the opening in the upper tube clamp and the upper tube clamp is configured to remain attached to the upper tube upon removal of the upper tube from the lower tube.