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Pump system including host and satellite pumps

A technology for auxiliary pumps and pump systems, applied in the field of pump systems

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-12
KIDDE FIRE FIGHTING
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The most versatile designs will only draw water into the pump from a source no less than 10-12 feet below the pump suction

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[0062] The illustrated embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which the invention is shown by illustrating embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be implemented, as structural changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0063] A preferred embodiment of a pump system 10 is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 . Figures 1A-1F illustrate the pump system enclosed in container 15 and not in use. The container 15 provides a housing and frame for the pump system 10 for support during use, for example on uneven terrain. The pump system 10 may weigh approximately 450,00 lbs, and the container 15 also provides protection during periods of use and non-use, and provides transport capability. The container 15 includes a top panel 12 and a bottom panel 14 , and includes a front end panel 11 and a rear end panel 13 wi...

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A pump system (10) that includes one or more satellite supply pumps (60) to feed a main pump (50). The pump system enables a large flow volume of water to be delivered over long distances. The system is self contained in a transportable container (15). The supply pumps enable water may be drawn from a number of sources. The pump system can be provided with or without a main boost pump. The system can include one, two, or more satellite pumps. The pump system can include a first engine (40) to drive the main boost pump and a second engine (68) to drive the satellite pumps.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application was filed as a PCT International Patent Application on July 6, 2005 in the name of Kidde Fire Fighting Inc., an American company that is the designated applicant for all countries except the United States, and Henry Shaffer , Bill Drake, Frederick Pardine (all Americans), Ashley Arthur Price (British), and John Foo (American), as designated only applicant in the United States, and this application claims priority to United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 586,522, filed July 7, 2004. technical field [0003] Embodiments of the invention relate to pump systems capable of moving large volumes of water. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to pump systems using a main pump fed by one or more submersible movable supply pumps. Background technique [0004] Pumping systems that deliver large volumes and flows of water serve many purposes, including municipal and industrial fire prot...

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IPC IPC(8): A62C27/00A62C25/00E03B5/00F04D13/00
CPCY10T137/6932Y10T137/86139F04B23/04A62C3/0292F04D13/14A62C25/00A62C5/02F04D13/12E03B5/00A62C27/00F04D9/04F04D13/04F04D13/066
Inventor 亨利·谢弗比尔·德雷克弗雷德里克·帕尔丹阿什利·阿瑟·普赖斯约翰·弗欧
Owner KIDDE FIRE FIGHTING