Fluid handling – Systems – With flow control means for branched passages
Patent
1984-12-14
1985-11-12
Chambers, A. Michael
Fluid handling
Systems
With flow control means for branched passages
137615, 13762544, 1376371, 137861, 137883, 137899, 251118, 251298, F16K 1122, F16K 304
Patent
active
045521816
ABSTRACT:
A directional dump valve is disclosed which allows for the rapid dumping of water from a standard tank truck or similar vehicle. The device has three main dumping ports, which are quickly selected by adjusting the position of the water control doors. This adjustment can be made quickly with the handles provided on the device. A quick action locking device is disclosed which will lock the handles into position once the proper port has been selected. Two of the outlets are fitted with conduits to channel water from the rear of the vehicle laterally past the ends of the truck. Baffles are provided on the control doors to reduce turbulence in the valve, and to help quicken the flow through the side discharge conduits. The conduits can also be extended by the use of extensions, which can be folded up on top of the conduits when they are not needed. The valve is designed to be flange mounted to the tank truck and can be disassembled for quick repair.
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Chambers A. Michael
Fox John C.
Tavella Michael J.
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