Valves and valve actuation – With means for blocking or disabling actuator – Released by non-valving actuator motion
Patent
1991-10-11
1993-11-09
Walton, George L.
Valves and valve actuation
With means for blocking or disabling actuator
Released by non-valving actuator motion
184 15, 222110, 251324, F16K 3160, F16K 3500, F16K 324, F16K 328
Patent
active
052595889
ABSTRACT:
A drain valve includes a valve body, inlet and outlet ports, a first bore communicating between the inlet and outlet ports and a second bore intersecting the first bore at a right angle. A slidable member is mounted for reciprocal movement within the second bore. The slidable member includes a pin comprised of a resilient composite material, such as virgin tetrafluoroethylene, which maintains its resiliency throughout a wide range of temperatures and pressures. The diameter of the pin is slightly greater than the diameter of the second bore. As such, the pin is compressible to allow the pin to be inserted into the second bore and is expandable against inner surfaces of the valve body defining the first and second bores to provide a positive seal along substantially the entire length of the pin. An effective seal is maintained, despite variations in temperatures and pressures, to prevent leakage and accidental movement of the slidable member. A slot is cut in the pin to function as a guide slot. The valve body includes a retaining pin, which extends into the slot to define the limits of reciprocating movement of the pin. The drain valve according to the present invention is particularly well-suited for use as oil pan plug valve for controlling the drainage of oil from an automobile oil pan. The valve mechanism is operable without the use of tools to allow oil to be drained from the pan without splattering or spillage.
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Crosby George K.
Crosby, Jr. Odessa D.
McGeough, Jr. John J.
Alpha Omega, Inc.
McCord W. Kirk
Thompson Daniel V.
Walton George L.
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