Peristaltic pumping mechanism having a removable cover and replaceable tubing, rollers and pumping mechanism
First Claim
1. A peristaltic pumping mechanism comprising:
- a gear case cover including an integral tubing flange;
a removable tubing assembly and a removable roller assembly;
a pumping mechanism cover releasably coupled in operable alignment to the gear case cover;
a pivot pin and a pivoting latch operably coupled to the gear case cover by the pivot pin;
said pumping mechanism cover including a pair of parallel flanges;
said gear case cover including a pair of parallel slots having a first end and a second end, said pair of slots configured to slidingly receive the pair of parallel flanges of the pumping mechanism cover;
said pivoting latch being operably configured to releasably lock the pumping mechanism cover to the gear case cover and being located proximate the first end of the pair of slots;
said tubing flange being located proximate the second end of the pair of slots; and
said pumping mechanism cover being configured to enshroud the removable tubing and roller assemblies.
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Abstract
A peristaltic pump includes a pumping mechanism cover releasably coupled to a pumping mechanism base or gear case cover and configured to enshroud components including a roller assembly and tube. Removal of the pumping mechanism cover exposes the components to facilitate maintenance. The pumping mechanism cover may be locked into a closed position using a threaded bushing or a pivoting latch. A plurality of engagement studs may be provided to secure the pumping mechanism base to the gear case housing cover. The pumping mechanism base or gear case cover is configured for releasably engaging tubing inlet and outlet fittings. Thus, tubing may be installed or removed without having to disassemble or remove any other portion of the pumping mechanism base.
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4 Claims
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1. A peristaltic pumping mechanism comprising:
a gear case cover including an integral tubing flange; a removable tubing assembly and a removable roller assembly; a pumping mechanism cover releasably coupled in operable alignment to the gear case cover; a pivot pin and a pivoting latch operably coupled to the gear case cover by the pivot pin; said pumping mechanism cover including a pair of parallel flanges; said gear case cover including a pair of parallel slots having a first end and a second end, said pair of slots configured to slidingly receive the pair of parallel flanges of the pumping mechanism cover; said pivoting latch being operably configured to releasably lock the pumping mechanism cover to the gear case cover and being located proximate the first end of the pair of slots; said tubing flange being located proximate the second end of the pair of slots; and said pumping mechanism cover being configured to enshroud the removable tubing and roller assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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