Patent ID: 6093000
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: F01C,F04D,F16D,Y10S

Abstract:
A device for pumping or otherwise converting molten metal, said device comprising:a) a motor;b) a motor shaft extending from said motor, said motor shaft having a first end and a second end;c) a rigid coupling having a first coupling member and a second coupling member, said second coupling member having a fixed portion and a door connected to said fixed portion, said door having an open position and a closed position, said first coupling member connected to said second end of said motor shaft;d) a rotor shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to said second coupling member;e) a pump casing having an inlet, a pump chamber in fluid communication with said inlet and a discharge in fluid communication with said pump chamber;g) a rotor attached to said second end of said rotor shaft and positioned within said pump chamber.