Methods and apparatus for a scuttle mechanism

Details Methods and apparatus for a scuttle mechanism Methods and apparatus for a scuttle mechanism

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Ships

Valves

Sea cocks

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07980189

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for a scuttle assembly including an end member having a port to enable fluid flow, a valve member having a closed position to prevent fluid from flowing into a channel and an open position to allow fluid flowing into the channel, a bias member to bias the valve member to the open position, and a scuttle washer sandwiched between the end member and the valve member, the scuttle washer comprising a material that dissolves due to exposure to sea water without generating toxic gas or hydrogen.

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