Fluid handling – Destructible or deformable element controlled – Destructible element
Patent
1996-08-29
1999-08-24
Rivell, John
Fluid handling
Destructible or deformable element controlled
Destructible element
137 71, F16K 1740
Patent
active
059412682
ABSTRACT:
A tank safety valve which is used to seal off fluid or gas flow from the tank when an accident occurs. If the tank is damaged, such as by accidentally dropping the tank, it is most likely that the valve, which protrudes from the tank, (and is therefore most susceptible to damage) will allow the contents of the tank to leak. In order to prevent this type of leakage (from a broken valve), the body of the valve is provided with a weakened section. Internally, the valve is provided with a spring biased plunger or check valve plug which will be released when the weakened section is broken. The plunger and check valve plug will be moved upward by the force of a spring to block the opening which leads out of the tank.
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McGlynn Joseph H.
Rivell John
Zack Thomas
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