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US3979552A
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Coolant displacement material
Assignee: Kuhlman Corp
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A coolant displacement material for a liquid cooled transformer consisting of a plurality of glass spheres having one or more closed voids to provide a specific gravity which is greater than oil so that the glass spheres remain submerged without need for securing devices and is substantially less than the specific gravity of solid glass material so as to not unnecessarily contribute to the weight and consequent shipping cost of the coolant displacement material and the completed transformer assembly. The spheres provide venturi-like flow passages which enhance thermal transfer between the transformer and the coolant by increasing the flow velocity of the coolant to break down surface-effect thermal barriers. The glass spheres are sufficiently small in size to conform to a substantial portion of the space between the transformer and tank. The wall thickness of the spheres at their exterior surface is sufficiently great so that the glass spheres are substantially non-disintegrating during loading of the spheres into the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/08; H01F27/10; H01F27/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In combination with a transformer and a tank for containing a coolant liquid for cooling the transformer, cooling means within said tank comprising a coolant liquid and a plurality of members having at least one closed void therein, said members being spherical and constructed of a material which is substantially chemically inert with respect to said coolant liquid and which has a good dielectric characteristic to avoid dielectric breakdown in the high voltage environment of said transformer, said closed void being filled with an inert gas, the ratio of the volume of said material and the volume of said one or more closed voids in each of said members being established to provide a specific gravity of between 1.0 and 1.8, and said spherical members providing venturi-like flow passages for providing increased flow velocities of said coolant liquid to enhance thermal transfer from said transformer to said coolant liquid, being unresilient, and having a diameter between 1/2 inches and 11/2 inches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In combination with a transformer and a tank for containing a coolant liquid for cooling the transformer, cooling means within said tank comprising a coolant liquid and a plurality of members having at least one closed void therein, said members being spherical and constructed of a material which is substantially chemically inert with respect to said coolant liquid and which has a good dielectric characteristic to avoid dielectric breakdown in the high voltage environment of said transformer, said closed void being filled with an inert gas, the ratio of the volume of said material and the volume of said one or more closed voids in each of said members being established to provide a specific gravity of between 1.0 and 1.8, and said spherical members providing venturi-like flow passages for providing increased flow velocities of said coolant liquid to enhance thermal transfer from said transformer to said coolant liquid, being unresilient, and having a diameter between 1/2 inches and 11/2 inches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said members have a single closed void.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said members have a plurality of closed voids.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said members are constructed of a foam material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said members are constructed of glass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said coolant liquid is oil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said members have a diameter of about 1 inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said members have sufficient mechanical integrity so as to prevent substantial breakage upon pouring into said tank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 8 wherein said members have an exterior wall thickness which provides said sufficient mechanical integrity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination according to claim 9 wherein said members are constructed of glass.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention set forth in claim 1 wherein said inert gas is nitrogen.
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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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |