Switch, especially for branching off bulk material flows

Details Switch, especially for branching off bulk material flows Switch, especially for branching off bulk material flows

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Fox, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Multi-way valve unit

C277S412000, C277S432000, C406S183000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10527467

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a switch for branching off bulk material flows, the switch includes a rotary plug (1) which is arranged in a fixed housing having preferably three connection openings. In a first position the plug establishes a connection between a first pair of connection openings and, by rotation into a second position, establishes a connection between a second pair of connection openings, a gap being provided between the rotary plug (1) and the housing in such a way as to arrange the rotary plug (1) in the housing in a non-contact manner without any additional contact sealing elements. The plug (1) and/or said housing includes at least one labyrinth sealing arrangement (7).

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