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Fiber blanket insulation module
Assignee: J T THORPE COMPANY A CORP OF TEX
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Filing: 1981-03-20
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Granted: 1983-05-03
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Expires: 2001-03-20
Abstract
Abstract Refractory ceramic fiber blanket modules with a continuous strip of ceramic fiber material folded into a number of layers in a serpentine fashion are used to insulate high temperature equipment. The blanket is supported by support structure which penetrates the blanket in the vicinity of folds near the furnace wall, providing increased strength against tearing away of the blanket from the supports.
Inventors
- 👤 Mack A. Hounsel
- 👤 Carlisle O. Byrd, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:15
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27D; F27D1/00; F27D1/0043; F27D1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A refractory ceramic fiber blanket module for insulating an inner surface, such as a wall, of a furnace or the like, comprising: (a) an insulating blanket folded into a plurality of folds of adjacent layers of refractory ceramic fiber insulating material, said blanket comprising: (1) an inner surface portion exposed along an insulation surface to the interior of the furnace; (2) an outer surface portion adapted to be mounted against a wall of the furnace; and (3) side portions formed from said layers and being folded adjacent said inner and outer surface portions to form alternating inner and outer folds; and (b) means for supporting said blanket on the inner surface of the furnace, comprising: (1) support means extending through a plurality of said side portions of said blanket adjacent said outer folds to support said blanket in place; (2) suspension means mounted on said outer surface portion of said blanket extending between a plurality of adjacent layers forming an inner fold therebetween for receiving said support means; and (3) means for attaching said suspension means to the inner surface of the furnace.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A refractory ceramic fiber blanket module for insulating an inner surface, such as a wall, of a furnace or the like, comprising: (a) an insulating blanket folded into a plurality of folds of adjacent layers of refractory ceramic fiber insulating material, said blanket comprising: (1) an inner surface portion exposed along an insulation surface to the interior of the furnace; (2) an outer surface portion adapted to be mounted against a wall of the furnace; and (3) side portions formed from said layers and being folded adjacent said inner and outer surface portions to form alternating inner and outer folds; and (b) means for supporting said blanket on the inner surface of the furnace, comprising: (1) support means extending through a plurality of said side portions of said blanket adjacent said outer folds to support said blanket in place; (2) suspension means mounted on said outer surface portion of said blanket extending between a plurality of adjacent layers forming an inner fold therebetween for receiving said support means; and (3) means for attaching said suspension means to the inner surface of the furnace.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said means for supporting further includes: fold support means mounted in at least one of said folds between said support rod means and the furnace inner surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The module of claim 2, wherein said fold support means comprises: a plurality of fold support rods, each mounted in a different one of said folds in contact with said support rod means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said support means comprises: a plurality of support rods mounted at spaced positions from each other at a common distance from said outer surface portion of said blanket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The module of claim 4, wherein: said plurality of support rods are mounted substantially parallel to each other in a common plane in said blanket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The module of claim 5, wherein said plurality of support rods are mounted substantially parallel to each other in a common plane in said blanket; a plurality of suspending tabs adapted for insertion at spaced folds of said blanket, said tabs having openings formed therein for receiving said support rod means; and said plurality of suspending tabs in each of said spaced folds further comprising a suspending tab for each of said plurality of support rods.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said suspension means comprises: a plurality of suspending tabs adapted for insertion at spaced folds of said blanket, said tabs having openings formed therein for receiving said support rod means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module of claim 7, further including: connector means for interconnecting said plurality of suspending tabs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module of claim 8, wherein said connector means extends across said inner surface of said blanket substantially equally with one dimension of said folded blanket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module of claim 7, wherein said plurality of suspending tabs have mounting lugs formed at end portions thereof for engagement with said means for attaching.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The module of claim 10, wherein said means for attaching comprises: a slide channel member having openings formed therein for receiving said mounting lugs of said suspension tabs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said means for attaching comprises: (a) a slide channel member for receiving said suspension means; and (b) a mounting member adapted for sliding engagement with said slide channel member, said mounting member having an opening for receiving a stud or bolt for attachment to the inner surface of the furnace.
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