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Trailer for loading and unloading heat exchanger tube bundles

US9764676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2014
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P7/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved trailer for loading and unloading a heat exchanger tube bundle is disclosed. The trailer provides for the transport of tube bundles and includes seal pans which capture debris and other materials falling from the tube bundle during transport. The present invention also provides for the periodic placement of slideable supports under a bundle as it is pushed onto a trailer.

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