IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0715757
(2007-03-08)
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등록번호 |
US-7730907
(2010-06-29)
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발명자
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
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초록
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A device for use in a pipeline including a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material. The fluid conduit section has a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangement, and a second end, which includes a second mounting arrangement. The fluid conduit section also has a length def
A device for use in a pipeline including a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material. The fluid conduit section has a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangement, and a second end, which includes a second mounting arrangement. The fluid conduit section also has a length defined between the first and second ends, an internal diameter, and a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid to flow from the first to the second end. The device also includes a plurality of longitudinally extending vanes positioned within the fluid conduit section, wherein radially inner edges of the vanes are in direct contact with the radially inner edges of adjacent vanes, and radially outer edges of the vanes contact one of the first and second ends, but are separated from the internal diameter of a remainder of the fluid conduit section, such that a space is defined therebetween.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A device for use in a pipeline, comprising: a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material, to absorb at least one of shock, vibration and mis-alignment in said pipeline; said fluid conduit section having a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangem
The invention claimed is: 1. A device for use in a pipeline, comprising: a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material, to absorb at least one of shock, vibration and mis-alignment in said pipeline; said fluid conduit section having a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangement for mounting said first end to the pipeline, and a second end, which includes a second mounting arrangement for mounting said second end to the pipeline; said fluid conduit section having a length defined between said first and second ends, an internal diameter, and a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid to flow from said first end to said second end; and a plurality of longitudinally extending vanes positioned within said fluid conduit section, wherein radially inner edges of said vanes are in direct contact with the radially inner edges of adjacent vanes and radially outer edges of said vanes contact one of said first and second ends, but are separated from said internal diameter of a remainder of said fluid conduit section, such that a space is defined therebetween. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of said vanes extends generally parallel to a longitudinal direction of said device, such that said vanes straighten and stabilize said fluid flowing through said device. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein each of said vanes has a hydrodynamic shape including at least one curve. 4. The device according to claim 2, further comprising at least four of said vanes, with each of said vanes being arranged perpendicular to adjacent vanes. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein said fluid conduit section comprises a flexible metal hose. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein said fluid conduit section comprises an elastomeric material. 7. The device according to claim 1, wherein said vanes are arranged to stabilize said fluid flowing through said device. 8. The device according to claim 1, wherein said vanes straighten the fluid flowing through said device. 9. The device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said first and second mounting arrangements comprises a flange. 10. The device according to claim 1, wherein said first mounting arrangement and said second mounting arrangement each comprise a flange. 11. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of said first and second mounting arrangements comprises one of the following: a groove end, a threaded end or a weld/solder end. 12. A pipeline arrangement comprising: a first piping section configured and arranged for carrying a fluid therethrough, said first piping section having at least one connector on an end thereof; a second piping section configured and arranged for carrying a fluid therethrough, said second piping section having at least one connector on an end thereof; and a separate device mounted in said pipeline between said first and second piping sections, said device comprising: a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material to absorb at least one of shock, vibration and mis-alignment in said pipeline, such that said fluid conduit section absorbs axial and radial movements, thereby essentially preventing transmission of said movements along said pipeline, while imparting no thrust load to a remainder of said pipeline; said fluid conduit section having a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangement that matingly mounts said first end to said connector of said first piping section, and a second end, which includes a second mounting arrangement that matingly mounts said second end to said connector of said second piping section; said fluid conduit section having a length defined between said first and second ends, an internal diameter, and a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid to flow from said first end to said second end; and a plurality of longitudinally extending vanes positioned within said fluid conduit section, wherein radially inner edges of said vanes are in direct contact with the radially inner edges of adjacent vanes and radially outer edges of said vanes contact one of said first and second ends, but are separated from said internal diameter of a remainder of said fluid conduit section, such that a space is defined therebetween. 13. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein each of said vanes extends generally parallel to a longitudinal direction of said device, such that said vanes straighten and stabilize said fluid flowing through said device. 14. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 13, wherein each of said vanes has a hydrodynamic shape including at least one curve. 15. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 13, further comprising at least four of said vanes, with each of said vanes being arranged perpendicular to adjacent vanes. 16. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said fluid conduit section comprises a flexible metal hose. 17. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said fluid conduit section comprises an elastomeric material. 18. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said vanes are arranged to stabilize the fluid flowing through said device. 19. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said vanes straighten the fluid flowing through said device. 20. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said first and second mounting arrangements each comprise one of the following: a flange, a groove end, a threaded end or weld/solder end. 21. A pipeline arrangement comprising: a first piping section with at least one connector on an end thereof; a second piping section with a first connector on an end thereof and a second connector on an opposite end thereof; a pump connected to said second connector; and a device for use in said pipeline, said device comprising: a fluid conduit section constructed of a flexible material to absorb at least one of shock, vibration and mis-alignment in said pipeline; said fluid conduit section having a first end, which includes a first mounting arrangement that mounts said first end to said connector of said first piping section, and a second end, which includes a second mounting arrangement that mounts said second end to said first connector of said second piping section; said fluid conduit section having a length defined between said first and second ends, an internal diameter, and a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid to flow from said first end to said second end; and a plurality of longitudinally extending vanes positioned within said fluid conduit section, wherein radially inner edges of said vanes are in direct contact with the radially inner edges of adjacent vanes and radially outer edges of said vanes contact one of said first and second ends, but are separated from said internal diameter of a remainder of said fluid conduit section, such that a space is defined therebetween. 22. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 21, wherein said vanes are arranged to stabilize the fluid flowing through said device. 23. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 21, wherein said vanes straighten the fluid flowing through said device. 24. The device according to claim 1, wherein said entire fluid conduit section includes no structures within said internal diameter, other than said plurality of longitudinally extending vanes, that would obstruct fluid flowing through said first end towards and then through said second end. 25. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 12, wherein said entire fluid conduit section includes no structures within said internal diameter, other than said plurality of longitudinally extending vanes, that would obstruct fluid flowing through said first end towards and then through said second end. 26. The pipeline arrangement according to claim 21, wherein said entire fluid conduit section includes no structures within said internal diameter, other than said plurality of longitudinally extending vanes, that would obstruct fluid flowing through said first end towards and then through said second end.
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