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Magnetically coupled pump and impeller assembly therefor
Assignee: Milton Roy LLC
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Filing: 1977-05-31
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1997-05-31
Abstract
Abstract Described is a magnetically coupled pump and an impeller assembly therefor. In a magnetically coupled pump wherein the hub portion of a rotary impeller is inserted within the bore of a hollow cylindrical driven magnet to be rotated by a surrounding annular driving magnet, the hub portion of the impeller is provided with a deformable projection. A tapered wedge is inserted into the bore to deform the projection and to attach the driven magnet to the hub. The tapered wedge is formed of graphite which also performs the function of a bushing upon which the impeller is rotated.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas J. Bingler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:24
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/04; F04D29/046; F04D29/047; F04D13/00; F04D13/02; F04D13/021; F04D13/024; F04D13/027; F04D29/18; F04D29/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/01; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7047; Y10T403/7051; Y10T403/7052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a magnetically coupled pump of the type employing a rotary impeller with a hollow cylindrical driven magnet having a bore in axial alignment therewith, which magnet is coaxially attached to a hub portion of said impeller, and the magnet being driven by an annular driving magnet rotating around said driven magnet, improvements comprising: a deformable projection extending axially from the hub portion into said bore and a wedge inserted into said bore whereby said projection is deformed radially so that said projection tightly abuts said driven magnet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a magnetically coupled pump of the type employing a rotary impeller with a hollow cylindrical driven magnet having a bore in axial alignment therewith, which magnet is coaxially attached to a hub portion of said impeller, and the magnet being driven by an annular driving magnet rotating around said driven magnet, improvements comprising: a deformable projection extending axially from the hub portion into said bore and a wedge inserted into said bore whereby said projection is deformed radially so that said projection tightly abuts said driven magnet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pump of claim 1 wherein said driven magnet is a sintered ceramic magnet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pump of claim 1 wherein said projection comprises a slotted cylindrical member having a central bore in axial alignment with the bore of said driven magnet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pump of claim 3 wherein said hub portion has a central opening, which opening is in axial alignment with said central bore.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pump of claim 4, wherein a portion of said wedge extends through said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pump of claim 5 wherein a shaft extends through said bore, said central bore and said opening and wherein said wedge encircles said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pump of claim 6 wherein said shaft supports a bushing which abuts the portion of said wedge which extends through said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pump of claim 6 further comprising a circumferential projection surrounding said deformable projection extending from said hub portion to said driven magnet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The pump of claim 6 further comprising a first housing member and a second housing member defining an impeller chamber and a magnet well, said impeller rotating in said impeller chamber and said driven magnet rotating in said magnet well, at least one of said housing members having an anchor therein for receiving said shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pump of claim 8 wherein said wedge is a graphite wedge and wherein said wedge abuts said anchor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pump of claim 9 wherein said wedge is a graphite wedge and wherein said shaft has a flange abutting said anchors and wherein said wedge abuts said flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pump of claim 1 wherein said impeller, including said projection, comprises polyphenylene sulfide.
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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) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |