Patent ID: 11965504
Assignee: KERR MACHINE CO.
Field: Engines, pumps, turbines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  E | IPC E  F

Claim 18:
19. An apparatus, comprising:
a fluid end;
a plurality of discharge conduits attached to the fluid end;
a manifold assembly, comprising:
a frame comprising first and second side posts positioned in a spaced relationship, the frame having opposed upper and lower ends;
an upper manifold supported on the upper end of the frame;
a lower manifold supported on the lower end of the frame;
wherein the first and second side posts are joined by the upper and lower manifolds such that the first and second side posts and the upper and lower manifolds together define a central opening;
a plurality of upper suction conduits supported by the upper manifold; and
a plurality of lower suction conduits supported by the lower manifold;

wherein at least a portion of the fluid end is positioned within the central opening; and wherein the plurality of upper and lower suction conduits are attached to the fluid end; and
wherein the plurality of discharge conduits are not attached to the frame, expect for a connection between the fluid end and the upper and lower suction conduits.