Valves and valve actuation – With correlated flow path – Tank
Patent
1981-08-26
1984-02-14
Chambers, A. Michael
Valves and valve actuation
With correlated flow path
Tank
251292, 137797, F16K 5100
Patent
active
044311621
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a container outlet valve assembly (10) is provided including a generally cone-shaped housing (12) extending upwardly into the container, and including radially spaced openings (14) in the housing for lading to flow out of the container. A cone valve (30) is located within the housing containing spaced openings (34) which align with the openings (14) in the cone housing when the cone valve is in open position. A liner (36) of low friction material is attached to the outer surface of the cone valve and/or the inner surface of the cone housing. The cone valve is rotatable to a closed position in which the valve body closes the openings located in the housing (FIG. 3). An unloading chamber (44) is located below the cone valve and is attached to a tank mounting flange (18) with shearable fasteners (24). The flange does not extend below the tank bottom in excess of one (1) inch. Thus, a skid is not required to comply with AAR Regulations concerning projection below the tank body. In one embodiment (FIG. 1) an operating shaft (64) for the cone valve extends up through the unloading spout and engages a connection portion (84) formed in the upper, inner surface of the cone valve. In another embodiment (FIG. 2) an operating shaft (90) for the cone valve extends down from the top of the tank and extends through the valve housing and engages a connection portion in the upper portion of the cone valve. With the exception of the relatively small shaft cross section (64) in the bottom operated embodiment, the flow path from the cone valve into the unloading spout is unobstructed, thereby facilitating lading flow out of the cone valve and avoiding surfaces for lading to hang up.
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ACF Industries Incorporated
Chambers A. Michael
Cummings Henry W.
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