Diaphragm valve with leak detection

Details Diaphragm valve with leak detection Diaphragm valve with leak detection

1997-07-14

1999-10-19

Walton, George L.

Fluid handling

With leakage or drip collecting

1376255, 13762566, 254 613, 2543352, F16K 1148, F16K 31126

Patent

active

059671734

ABSTRACT:
A valve assembly comprises a valve body and at least one valve seat is disposed within the valve body. A groove is disposed therein concentrically around the valve seat. A poppet assembly is disposed within the valve body and comprises an imperforate valve stem and a valve plug at an end of the valve stem. For three-way flow, the valve body includes two valve seats, and a valve plug at each valve stem end. A cap is attached to an end of the valve body top and a first flexible imperforate diaphragm is disposed within the cap. A second flexible imperforate diaphragm is disposed within the valve body between the poppet assembly and the first diaphragm, and forms a leak-tight seal with the valve body. A base is attached to an opposite end of the valve body. A third flexible imperforate diaphragm is disposed in the valve body between the poppet assembly and the base, and forms a leak-tight seal with the valve body. A spring means is disposed between the base and the third diaphragm for imposing a biasing force onto the poppet assembly. A containment body is used to encapsulate the spring means and isolate it from any liquid that leaks past the third diaphragm.

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