CENTRIFUGE FOR STUDYING OBJECTS UNDER WEIGHTLESSNESS CONDITIONS (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: equipment for scientific research works. SUBSTANCE: centrifuge has rotary housing with three hermetically sealed sections adapted for conducting independent investigations in each section and provided with gas-liquid component supply and discharge units, balancers, electric and measuring line members and housing drive. According to first version, centrifuge has mechanism for eliminating gyroscopic effect which may occur due to rotation of housing. This mechanism is positioned in axial alignment with housing. According to second version, centrifuge is provided with device for replacing housing sections during rotation of housing. According to third version, hermetically sealed sections defining housing are positioned between frames on guides for movement along them. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction, wider operational capabilities and enhanced reliability in operation. 5 cl, 12 dwg