US3707185A
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Modular air cooled condenser
Assignee: Modine Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1971-03-25
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A modular air cooled condenser apparatus having an elongated tubular manifold serving as a backbone principal support for other elements of the apparatus, a plurality of condenser cores supported on the manifold at an angle to the horizontal to provide gravity drainage back into the manifold, a fan shroud and fan supported between the cores, a motor drive structure mounted on the manifold and connected to the fan and a rigid frame interconnecting the manifold, cores and shroud in a selfsupporting module unit joinable at the manifold to other such units to provide any desired condensing capacity. Each modular unit is preferably of a size that can be constructed in the factory and shipped as on a flatcar to its destination so as to require a minimum of erection in the field.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur B Modine
- 👤 Homer D Huggins
- 👤 Neal A Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:34
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/02; F28F9/0243; F25; F25B; F25B39/00; F25B39/04; F28B; F28B1/00; F28B1/06; F28F9/007; F28F9/013; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/184; Y10S165/217; Y10S165/221; Y10S165/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A modular air cooled condenser apparatus for condensing condensible gases to liquid condensate, comprising: an elongated hollow manifold backbone for containing both said gas and said liquid; means for supplying said gas to the manifold; means for removing said liquid from the manifold; a plurality of air pervious hollow condenser cores supported on said manifold at an angle to the horizontal with their lower ends attached to said manifold, said manifold and cores having their interiors connected for passage of said gas from the manifold into the cores and the gravity flow of said liquid from the cores to the manifold; means for spacing the upper ends of said cores apart; a fan shroud between said spaced cores above the manifold; a fan within said shroud; a motor drive structure mounted on said manifold and connected to said fan for driving the same; and a rigid frame interconnecting said manifold, cores and shroud in a self-supporting module unit of which the tubular manifold is the supporting backbone, said unit being joinable at the manifold to other said module units.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A modular air cooled condenser apparatus for condensing condensible gases to liquid condensate, comprising: an elongated hollow manifold backbone for containing both said gas and said liquid; means for supplying said gas to the manifold; means for removing said liquid from the manifold; a plurality of air pervious hollow condenser cores supported on said manifold at an angle to the horizontal with their lower ends attached to said manifold, said manifold and cores having their interiors connected for passage of said gas from the manifold into the cores and the gravity flow of said liquid from the cores to the manifold; means for spacing the upper ends of said cores apart; a fan shroud between said spaced cores above the manifold; a fan within said shroud; a motor drive structure mounted on said manifold and connected to said fan for driving the same; and a rigid frame interconnecting said manifold, cores and shroud in a self-supporting module unit of which the tubular manifold is the supporting backbone, said unit being joinable at the manifold to other said module units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said manifold backbone is positioned substantially horizontally and the condenser cores are substantially radially arranged around the manifold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said motor drive structure comprises an electric motor positioned on the top of the manifold backbone, a gear reducer means also positioned on said manifold backbone and a vertically extending drive shaft connecting the gear reducer means and the fan for rotation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said rigid frame comprises a horizontal frame member beneath and connected to the manifold backbone, a pair of spaced frame members on opposite sides Of the manifold joining the horizontal member and the cores, and second horizontal frame members adjacent the upper ends of the cores and supporting the fan shroud and fan.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said shroud is circular and said second frame member is solid between the shroud and said upper ends of the cores to aid in directing the cooling air flow created by the fan in series through the shroud and cores.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said pair of spaced frame members are substantially vertical and join said cores at the core upper ends, and said second horizontal frame members extend between said core upper ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said manifold backbone is positioned substantially horizontally and the condenser cores are substantially radially arranged around the manifold, said fan shroud and fan are arranged generally horizontally adjacent the upper ends of said cores and have diameters substantially equal to the horizontal distance between the upper ends of said cores, said motor drive structure comprises an electric motor positioned on the top of the manifold backbone, a gear reducer means also positioned on said manifold backbone and a vertically extending drive shaft connecting the gear reducer means and the fan for rotation thereof, and said rigid frame comprises a horizontal frame member beneath the manifold backbone, a pair of spaced frame members on opposite sides of the manifold joining the horizontal member and the cores, and second horizontal frame members adjacent the upper ends of the cores and supporting the fan shroud and fan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said shroud is circular and said second frame member is solid between the shroud and said upper ends of the cores to aid in directing the cooling air flow created by the fan in series through the cores and shroud and said pair of spaced frame members are substantially vertical and join said cores at the core upper ends, and said second horizontal frame members extend between said core upper ends.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is provided a strengthening and fluid separating baffle means within said manifold interior between the top and bottom thereof extending substantially the full length of said manifold and dividing said interior into a gas space above the baffle means and a liquid space beneath the baffle means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |