Membrane stabilizer
Abstract
A device is provided for stabilizing a flexible membrane secured within a frame, wherein a plurality of elongated arms are disposed radially from a central hub which penetrates the membrane, said arms imposing alternately against opposite sides of the membrane, thus warping and tensioning the membrane into a condition of improved stability. The membrane may be an opaque or translucent sheet or other material. 10 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 7022064
- Patent Number(s):
- 4724181
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 6-866769
- Assignee:
- PTO; EDB-94-115967
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC02-80CS30521
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 22 May 1986
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; 37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; MEMBRANES; SUPPORTS; DESIGN; FLEXIBILITY; SEPARATION EQUIPMENT; STABILIZATION; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; TENSILE PROPERTIES; 320303* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Equipment & Processes; 400105 - Separation Procedures
Citation Formats
Mingenbach, W A. Membrane stabilizer. United States: N. p., 1988.
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Mingenbach, W A. Membrane stabilizer. United States.
Mingenbach, W A. Tue .
"Membrane stabilizer". United States.
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abstractNote = {A device is provided for stabilizing a flexible membrane secured within a frame, wherein a plurality of elongated arms are disposed radially from a central hub which penetrates the membrane, said arms imposing alternately against opposite sides of the membrane, thus warping and tensioning the membrane into a condition of improved stability. The membrane may be an opaque or translucent sheet or other material. 10 figs.},
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place = {United States},
year = {1988},
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