Patent ID: 6520123
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: F24D

Abstract:
A support cage for receiving a cylindrical-shaped expansion tank having a selected radius and a selected length comprising:a lower support ring having an outside radius smaller than said selected radius of said cylindrical tank; a plurality of radial members having a first end secured to said lower support ring, said radial member comprising a first portion extending radially outward from the circumference of said lower support ring for a distance greater than said radius of said cylindrical tank and a second portion extending perpendicular to said lower support ring for a distance less than said length of said cylindrical tank to a top end; an upper support member secured to said top end of said plurality of radial member such that said lower support ring, said plurality of radial members, and said upper support member form said support cage; and a pair of attaching members, each one of said pair joined to said upper support member and each one defining an attaching portion lying in the same plane for rigidly attaching said support cage to a support member.