Tubular support beam with self-draining surface
US9752322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2003/0465
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tubular support beam having a self-draining surface, comprising a first channel having a first channel side wall and a first channel bottom wall, wherein the first channel side wall forms a substantially 90° interior angle with the first channel bottom wall and a second channel having a second channel side wall and a second channel bottom wall, wherein the second channel side wall forms a substantially 90° interior angle with the second channel bottom wall. Either the first channel and/or the second channel having an angled or convex top wall, wherein the first channel and the second channel are joined to provide a self-draining surface for the tubular support beam. The self-draining tubular support beam may be implemented into hygienically designed food processing equipment to eliminate undesirable horizontal surfaces.
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