US3773078A
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Rotary flow distributor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-03
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A rotary flow diverter has an input port communicating with a motor driven rotor for directing fluid flow in sequence to a plurality of output ports. The rotor is configured so that there is an overlap in the delivery of the fluid to successive output ports, i.e., fluid is directed to two adjacent output ports as the rotor is positioned between these ports to thereby provide continuous flow through the rotor and uninterrupted flow between adjacent output ports.
Inventors
- 👤 G Suntheimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:55
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/02; F16K11/06; F16K11/072; F16K11/076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A flow diverter comprising; a generally cylindrically-shaped housing having an annular wall integrally formed with a base wall, said annular and base walls defining a compartment, said housing having an input port coupled through said base wall and a plurality of output ports coupled through and spacedly disposed about said annular wall and communicating with said compartment, a rotor disposed within said compartment having an input opening in line with the input port of the housing and an output opening capable of sequentially aligning with the output ports of said housing, a circular cover and means for securing the cover to the annular wall, said cover in part defining the compartment, means associated with both said cover and base wall for supporting opposite sides of said rotor for rotational movement relative to said housing, and a drive means and means for securing said drive means to said cover, said drive means coupling to said rotor for causing rotation thereof, the output opening of said rotor having a rectangular crosssectional shape that gradually increases in area towards said output ports, said output opening being defined in part by like opposing surfaces that include a straight section closest to said input opening and an arcuate section closest to said annular wall, said output opening having an enlarged area as defined by said arcuate section to permit communication from said output opening to adjacent output ports in preselected positions of said rotor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A flow diverter comprising; a generally cylindrically-shaped housing having an annular wall integrally formed with a base wall, said annular and base walls defining a compartment, said housing having an input port coupled through said base wall and a plurality of output ports coupled through and spacedly disposed about said annular wall and communicating with said compartment, a rotor disposed within said compartment having an input opening in line with the input port of the housing and an output opening capable of sequentially aligning with the output ports of said housing, a circular cover and means for securing the cover to the annular wall, said cover in part defining the compartment, means associated with both said cover and base wall for supporting opposite sides of said rotor for rotational movement relative to said housing, and a drive means and means for securing said drive means to said cover, said drive means coupling to said rotor for causing rotation thereof, the output opening of said rotor having a rectangular crosssectional shape that gradually increases in area towards said output ports, said output opening being defined in part by like opposing surfaces that include a straight section closest to said input opening and an arcuate section closest to said annular wall, said output opening having an enlarged area as defined by said arcuate section to permit communication from said output opening to adjacent output ports in preselected positions of said rotor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flow diverter of claim 1 wherein said rotor has posts extending from opposite sides thereof, said cover including an aperture for receiving one of said posts with said post extending thereabove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The flow diverter of claim 2 wherein said one post in conjunction with a bearing means forms a support for one side of said rotor, said upwardly extending portion of said one post providing means for driving said rotor by means of said Drive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The flow diverter of claim 2 including an annular seal disposed intermediate said annular wall and rotor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The flow diverter of claim 4 wherein the base wall has a cavity for receiving the other of said posts, said input opening being provided in said other post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The flow diverter of claim 1 wherein said rotor has an elongated passage forming at one end said output opening and at the other end a mixing chamber and a shorter passage defining said input opening at one end and connecting at the other end to said elongated passage at a point between the ends of said elongated passage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The flow diverter of claim 1 wherein said straight surfaces are at an angle to each other of about 30*.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
229 words
A flow diverter comprising; a generally cylindrically-shaped housing having an annular wall integrally formed with a base wall, said annular and base walls defining a compartment, said housing having an input port coupled through said base wall and a plurality of output ports coupled through and spacedly disposed about said annular wall and communicating with said compartment, a rotor disposed within said compartment having an input opening in line with the input port of the housing and an output opening having an enlarged area to permit communication from said output opening to adjacent output ports and capable of sequentially aligining with the output ports of said housing, a circular cover and means for securing the cover to the annular wall, said cover in part defining the compartment, means associated with both said cover and base wall for supporting opposite sides of said rotor for rotational movement relative to said housing, and a drive means and means for securing said drive means to said cover, said drive means coupling to said rotor for causing rotation thereof, said rotor further having an elongated passage forming at one end said output opening and at the other end a terminating mixing chamber, and a shorter passage defining said input opening at one end and communicating at the other end with said elongated passage at a point intermediate the ends of said elongated passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
229 words
A flow diverter comprising; a generally cylindrically-shaped housing having an annular wall integrally formed with a base wall, said annular and base walls defining a compartment, said housing having an input port coupled through said base wall and a plurality of output ports coupled through and spacedly disposed about said annular wall and communicating with said compartment, a rotor disposed within said compartment having an input opening in line with the input port of the housing and an output opening having an enlarged area to permit communication from said output opening to adjacent output ports and capable of sequentially aligining with the output ports of said housing, a circular cover and means for securing the cover to the annular wall, said cover in part defining the compartment, means associated with both said cover and base wall for supporting opposite sides of said rotor for rotational movement relative to said housing, and a drive means and means for securing said drive means to said cover, said drive means coupling to said rotor for causing rotation thereof, said rotor further having an elongated passage forming at one end said output opening and at the other end a terminating mixing chamber, and a shorter passage defining said input opening at one end and communicating at the other end with said elongated passage at a point intermediate the ends of said elongated passage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |