System and method for holding tubing for a peristaltic pump
US9567993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B43/1215
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for holding tubing for a peristaltic pump that allows for tube stretch or deformation. The present invention compensates for tube stretching and holds the tubing in the elongated position using a one way bearing clutch. Drip retention or a reversal of the pump does not allow the tube to move back into the pump. An encoder can monitor tube elongation and allow metering the tubing during indexing.
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