Suction inlet bowl for a submersible pump

摘要

A submersible pump (10) consists of a pump unit (12) driven by a motor (11) and a suction inlet bowl (13) which draws in and filters fluid and provides the same to the pump unit (12) upon activation of the motor (11). The suction inlet bowl (13) includes a generally cylindrical upper portion (31) adapted to attach to the pump unit (12) and a generally cylindrical base (14) adapted to be attached to the motor (11). A fluid inlet portion (20) is located between the upper portion (31) and the base (14) and is recessed radially inwardly of the outer periphery of the base (12) and upper portion (31). The fluid inlet portion (20) includes a plurality of generally vertical slots (27) through which the fluid may pass and be filtered thereby.