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Hydraulic accumulator
Assignee: Gardner Denver Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-13
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A flexible diaphragm for a hydraulic fluid accumulator is provided with a plurality of concentric circular ridges for engagement with the wall surface of the accumulator housing between concentric circular rows of fluid discharge openings formed in the housing. The ridges maintain the diaphragm in spaced relation to the discharge openings to prevent extrusion of the diaphragm into the discharge openings.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J3/00; F16J3/02; F15; F15B; F15B1/00; F15B1/02; F15B1/04; F15B1/08; F15B1/10; F15B1/18; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/04; F16L55/045; F16L55/05; F16L55/052; F16L55/053; F15B2201/00; F15B2201/20; F15B2201/205; F15B2201/30; F15B2201/315; F15B2201/3151; F15B2201/3156; F15B2201/40; F15B2201/41; F15B2201/415; F15B2201/4155; F15B2201/43; F15B2201/435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A hydraulic accumulator comprising: housing means divided into gas and liquid chambers by a diaphragm; said housing means including liquid port means comprising a plurality of annular concentric rows of openings communicating with said liquid chamber; and said diaphragm being characterized by a sheet of flexible rubberlike material molded to form a plurality of annular concentric raised ridges formed by a thickened portion of said sheet, said ridges being spaced apart for engagement with corresponding continuous annular concentric surfaces formed by a wall surface of said housing means and between said rows of openings for holding said diaphragm in spaced relationship to said port means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A hydraulic accumulator comprising: housing means divided into gas and liquid chambers by a diaphragm; said housing means including liquid port means comprising a plurality of annular concentric rows of openings communicating with said liquid chamber; and said diaphragm being characterized by a sheet of flexible rubberlike material molded to form a plurality of annular concentric raised ridges formed by a thickened portion of said sheet, said ridges being spaced apart for engagement with corresponding continuous annular concentric surfaces formed by a wall surface of said housing means and between said rows of openings for holding said diaphragm in spaced relationship to said port means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention set forth in claim 1 wherein: said port means are formed in a circular recess formed in said housing means and delimited by a circumferential sloping sidewall conforming substantially to the outside diameter of the outermost raised ridge for aligning said raised ridges with said annular surfaces upon movement of said diaphragm into the vicinity of said openings.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |