Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Flow rate responsive
Patent
1989-04-13
1990-01-09
Cohan, Alan
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Flow rate responsive
G05D 700
Patent
active
048921149
ABSTRACT:
A flow-sensing shutoff valve connectable between upstream and downstream portions of a hydraulic system comprises a valve body having pressure entrance and return exit ports connectable to the upstream portion of the system, and pressure exit and return entrance ports connectable to the downstream portion of the system. A valve element within the valve body is movable between a normally open position in which the pressure and return entrance and exit ports are connected by separate passages in the valve body, and a closed position in which the passages are blocked. Pressure and return flowmeters are adapted to sense fluid flow in the passages between the valve element and the pressure exit port and the return exit port, respectively. Flow rate signals from the flowmeters are compared in a control circuit and in response to a certain flow differential, an output signal drives an actuator which moves the valve element to closed position, isolating the downstream from the upstream portion of the hydraulic system.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3570517 (1971-03-01), Odenthal
patent: 3974742 (1976-08-01), Johnson
Chamberlin Mark B.
Dallas Mark W.
Diemer John A.
Maroney G. Earl
West Christopher
Cohan Alan
Farley Joseph W.
M. C. Aerospace Corporation
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