Coupling guard system
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1. A guard system, comprising:
- a coupling guard moveable between an open position, wherein the coupling guard allows access to an internal region of a coupling connected to a first component and a second component, and a closed position, wherein the coupling guard forms a seal surrounding the coupling from the first component to the second component, the coupling guard comprising;
a first axial end located proximal to the first component;
a second axial end located proximal to the second component;
a first radial sealing surface positioned at the first axial end; and
a second radial sealing surface positioned at the second axial end; and
a guide coupled to the coupling guard and extending between the first and second components, for directing movement of the coupling guard.
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Abstract
A guard system for a coupling that connects a first component to a second component in a pressurized machinery system includes a coupling guard moveable between an open position, which allows access to an internal region of the coupling, and a closed position, which forms a seal surrounding the coupling from the first component to the second component. The system also includes a guide for directing movement of the coupling guard.
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18 Claims
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1. A guard system, comprising:
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a coupling guard moveable between an open position, wherein the coupling guard allows access to an internal region of a coupling connected to a first component and a second component, and a closed position, wherein the coupling guard forms a seal surrounding the coupling from the first component to the second component, the coupling guard comprising; a first axial end located proximal to the first component; a second axial end located proximal to the second component; a first radial sealing surface positioned at the first axial end; and a second radial sealing surface positioned at the second axial end; and a guide coupled to the coupling guard and extending between the first and second components, for directing movement of the coupling guard. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A guard system for a coupling that connects a motor casing and a compressor casing, comprising:
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a coupling guard moveable between an open position, which allows access to an internal region of the coupling, and a closed position, in which the coupling guard forms a seal surrounding the coupling, the coupling guard comprising; an axial end proximal to the compressor casing; and a radial sealing surface positioned at the axial end, for sealing the coupling guard to the compressor casing when the coupling guard is in the closed position; a guide extending between the motor casing and the compressor casing; and an adjuster coupled to the coupling guard and slidably engaging the guide, for adjusting a position of the coupling guard relative to the guide. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A coupling guard system, comprising:
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a coupling guard comprising; a first axial end located proximal to a compressor casing; a second axial end located proximal to a motor casing; a radial sealing surface located at the first axial end; and a circumferential sealing surface located proximal to the first axial end, wherein the coupling guard is axially moveable between an open position, which allows access to an internal region between the compressor casing and the motor casing, and a closed position, in which the coupling guard forms a seal surrounding the internal region; and a guide comprising a slide bar extending between the compressor casing and the motor casing, and an adjuster coupled to the slide bar and the coupling guard, for adjusting positioning of the coupling guard on the slide bar. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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