US 12,013,131 B2
Expansion vessel with membrane, pump comprising the expansion vessel and relative manufacturing method
Francesco Sinico, Mestrino (IT); Fabiano Puccioni, Mestrino (IT); and Luca Calore, Mestrino (IT)
Assigned to DAB PUMPS S.P.A., Mestrino (IT)
Filed by DAB PUMPS S.P.A., Mestrino (IT)
Filed on Jul. 29, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/816,368.
Prior Publication US 2024/0035673 A1, Feb. 1, 2024
Int. Cl. F24D 3/10 (2006.01); B65D 1/46 (2006.01); B65D 83/00 (2006.01)
CPC F24D 3/1016 (2013.01) [B65D 1/46 (2013.01); B65D 83/0055 (2013.01); F24D 2220/0278 (2013.01)] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An expansion vessel for containing and dispensing a liquid by compression of a gas, the expansion vessel comprising:
a main body comprising a first end and a second end and comprising a first edge at said first end, overhanging with respect to said main body;
wherein said first edge has a substantially “L” shape providing with said main body a compartment having a “U” shape and an opening facing the second end and said opening defining a plane perpendicular to said main body, and
the compartment comprises a plurality of reinforcing ribs recessed with respect to said plane and to said first edge.