Valves and valve actuation – Mechanical movement actuator – Particularly packed or sealed
Patent
1995-06-07
1998-01-27
Fox, John
Valves and valve actuation
Mechanical movement actuator
Particularly packed or sealed
277123, F16K 122
Patent
active
057115109
ABSTRACT:
A pipeline valve is provided which includes a valve body having a spherical bore with a cylindrical valve seat. The cylindrical valve seat is positioned along the centerline of the spherical valve body and can be machined in the valve body. Alternatively, the valve seat can be an elastomeric material which is inserted into the valve body. The butterfly valve disk is conical in shape. In one embodiment, the disk is constructed from two halves, fastened together, having a movable T-seal perimetrical surface. The T-seal is received by a groove recessed within the disk. Behind the T-seal, an elastomer or linear expander biasing member can be disposed to force the T-seal in a direction towards the valve seat. The valve disk is connected to a control shaft by a attachment assembly which allows for self-alignment of the disk. The control shaft terminates in a forked end having two legs which define an aperture corresponding to coupling pads on either side of the disk. The disk includes a tongue disposed across the top of the disk. The control shaft has a corresponding groove adapted to receive the tongue on the disk. Surrounding the shaft is a stuffing box containing packing rings. The packing rings prevent the pressure medium from escaping between the shaft and the valve body to atmosphere. The shaft has grooves therein which receive the packing rings. The rings are forced into the grooves, thereby effectively sealing the valve body.
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