Apparatus for distributing fluids
AssigneeElajo Invest Aktiebolag
InventorConny Svensson
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Abstract
A module for conducting each of a plurality of fluids from a source thereof to a desired delivery location along a wall comprises a horizontally elongated body having therein a plurality of lengthwise extending bores, one for each fluid, that are spaced apart vertically. On an upright front surface of the body there are a plurality of linear indicia, preferably V-grooves, one for each bore. Each indicium is contained in a horizontal plane that also contains the axis of its bore, so that an outlet from each bore can be formed anywhere along its length by drilling rearwardly into the bore from its indicium. The body has a uniform cross-section along its length to be suitable for extrusion, and it includes an attachment portion and portions that provide a dust seal between it and a wall to which it is attached.
Claims8
Structure for conducting each of a plurality of different fluids from a source thereof to a selectable location along a wall or the like, said structure being characterized by:
- A. a body which is elongated in a horizontal direction,
- (1) said body having a plurality of bores therein that extend lengthwise of the body and are spaced from one another in a vertical direction, each providing a duct for one of said fluids,
- (2) said body having a substantially upright front surface in which there are grooves, one for each bore, each groove being contained in a horizontal plane which also contains the axis of its bore so that each groove serves as an indicium for the location of its bore and can steady the tip of a drill for drilling rearwardly into its bore at any point along the length of the groove;
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- B. said body having substantial thickness between its said front surface and each of said bores, so that when a hole is drilled rearwardly into a bore from said front surface, an outlet fitting inserted into said hole can have secure connection with the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.