Signals and indicators – Indicators – Fluid flow
Patent
1978-11-27
1980-04-15
Yasich, Daniel M.
Signals and indicators
Indicators
Fluid flow
137 98, 137499, 340610, F16K 1704, G01F 128
Patent
active
041978099
ABSTRACT:
A flow responsive device for use in a fluid flow system to establish a signal when a predetermined flow rate is attained within a flow conduit. The device is adapted for connection to a flow conduit and has a target vane adapted for insertion within the flow conduit for movement in response to predetermined flow to open internal valve means against the bias force of a compression spring and control pressure within a pressure chamber. In operation, the control pressure is maintained at a higher pressure than the fluid pressure within the flow conduit so that after initial opening of the valve means, the control pressure drops and the valve means undergoes fast-action movement to its fully open condition. The flow rate at which the valve means closes is less than the flow rate at which the valve means opens so that hunting of the valve means during operation is prevented. The pressure chamber may be connected to a control line having a flow restrictor therein so that when the valve means is opened, a pressure drop across the flow restrictor establishes a signal which may be employed to control external equipment.
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Textron Inc.
Yasich Daniel M.
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