Caterpillar Inc.
Reciprocating Pump Fluid Cylinder Sleeve Assembly
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Abstract:
A reciprocating pump includes a fluid end having a body defining a plunger bore that engages a plunger sleeve with a threaded interface, where the plunger sleeve defines throughbore configured to receive a plunger operatively reciprocating within the plunger bore during operation of the reciprocating pump. A packing assembly including a plurality of stacked annular seals is disposed between the plunger sleeve and the plunger. A packing nut having a threaded profile for engagement with a threaded surface of the plunger bore asserts a load against the packing assembly to ensure a positive engagement with the plunger.
Status:
Application
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
24 Feb 2022
Issue date:
8 Sep 2022