Lid for a manifold
First Claim
1. A lid for a distribution manifold, the manifold having an inlet opening defining an axis, access opening opposite the inlet and a plurality of radially extending outlet ports, the lid comprising:
- a mounting member adapted to couple the lid to the manifold to close the access opening, the mounting member haying a top wall and a downwardly depending inner annular wall;
a cone coupled to the mounting member and extending axially toward the inlet opening of the manifold when the lid is coupled to the manifold, the cone haying a cone shaped wall forming a cone tip and a cylindrical wall disposed radially inward from the inner annular wall of the mounting member; and
a single piece retainer adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member without additional fasteners, the retainer being a cylindrical ring positioned between the inner annular wall of the mounting member and the cylindrical wall of the cone and adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member.
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Abstract
A lid for a distribution manifold is described where the manifold has an inlet opening defining an axis, access opening opposite the inlet and a plurality of radially extending outlet ports. The lid for the access opening includes a mounting member adapted to couple the lid to the manifold to close the access opening, a cone coupled to the mounting member and extending axially toward the inlet opening of the manifold when the lid is coupled to the manifold, and a single piece retainer adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member without additional fasteners.
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9 Claims
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1. A lid for a distribution manifold, the manifold having an inlet opening defining an axis, access opening opposite the inlet and a plurality of radially extending outlet ports, the lid comprising:
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a mounting member adapted to couple the lid to the manifold to close the access opening, the mounting member haying a top wall and a downwardly depending inner annular wall; a cone coupled to the mounting member and extending axially toward the inlet opening of the manifold when the lid is coupled to the manifold, the cone haying a cone shaped wall forming a cone tip and a cylindrical wall disposed radially inward from the inner annular wall of the mounting member; and a single piece retainer adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member without additional fasteners, the retainer being a cylindrical ring positioned between the inner annular wall of the mounting member and the cylindrical wall of the cone and adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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