Imperforate bowl: centrifugal separators – Including means or structure for promoting safety
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Cooley, Charles E (Department: 1774)
Imperforate bowl: centrifugal separators
Including means or structure for promoting safety
C070S278700, C070S432000, C292S201000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07938765
ABSTRACT:
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a centrifuge including: a rotor rotated by a driver; a chamber housing the rotor therein; a cover openable and closable with respect to the chamber; and a lock mechanism that locks the cover in a closed state, wherein the lock mechanism includes: a motor; a first hook rotated by the motor; and a second hook connected to the first hook through a connecting member, wherein the cover includes a securing portion on which the first hook and the second hook are respectively secured when the cover is locked, and wherein, during a locking operation of the cover, primary the first hook is engaged with the securing portion and pulls the cover toward the chamber, and then the second hook is engaged with the securing portion.
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Cooley Charles E
Hitachi Koki Co,. Ltd.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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