Container under variable pressure, in particular heat-exchange condenser
View Patent ↗The container is connected to a tube ( 1 ) defining an opening ( 2 ) of the container to the outside, the opening being able to be closed by a plug ( 3 ) suitable to be introduced by axial sliding into the tube ( 1 ). The plug ( 3 ) is associated with a plate ( 7 ) co-operating with axial locking means ( 8, 9 ) provided in the tube ( 1 ) and allowing the plate ( 7 ) to extend transversally in this in front of the plug ( 3 ) to prevent the removal of this when there is an over-pressure in the container. The axial locking means ( 8, 9 ) of the plate ( 7 ) include a first slot ( 8 ) in the wall of the tube ( 1 ) and a second slot ( 9 ) diametrically opposed to the first slot ( 8 ). The plate ( 7 ) is suitable to be introduced transversally into the tubular element ( 1 ) through the first slot ( 8 ) and to project outside the tubular element through the second slot ( 9 ).
1. A container for enclosing a fluid under variable pressure, comprising
a tubular element ( 1 ) comprising an outer end defining an opening ( 2 ) and axial locking means ( 8 , 9 ) adjacent the opening; said axial locking means including a first slot ( 8 ) in a wall of the tubular element and a second slot ( 9 ) diametrically opposed to the said first slot;
a plug ( 3 ) closing the opening and introduced by axial sliding into the said tubular element ( 1 ), said plug ( 3 ) comprising sealing means ( 5 ); and
detachable axial stop means ( 7 ) comprising an elongate plate extending transversally within the tubular element between the outer end and the plug and co-operating said axial locking means to form a stop surface to prevent removal of the plug when there is an over-pressure in the container, said stop means being introduced transversally into said tubular element through said first slot to project outside said tubular element through said second slot,
wherein the plate includes a central through hole ( 10 ), and wherein the plug includes a central rod ( 11 ) projecting through the central hole in response to over-pressure in the container.
2. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the rod has a cylindrical form, and the central bole in the plate has a circular form.
3. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the rod is T-shaped and includes a transversal element, and the central hole in the plate has an elongate form to permit introduction of the transversal element of the rod through the central hole and preventing its inward displacement following a rotation of the rod of approximately 90°.
4. The container in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the transversal element includes two parallel lateral flats ( 13 ) permitting gripping by a tool to turn the plug.
5. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the said plate has a front end of reduced width so as to define shoulders ( 14 ) on either side of the said plate, such that the shoulders abut against the internal surface of the said tubular element.
6. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the plate has a beveled front end.
7. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the plate further comprises a rear end provided with at least one hole ( 15 ) allowing gripping by a tool for withdrawal of the plate out of the tubular element.
8. The container in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a raised edge at least at its front end for forming a transversal locking means when the plug bears against the stop surface of the plate.