Tank valve apparatus

Details Tank valve apparatus Tank valve apparatus

1984-07-20

1985-11-26

Nilson, Robert G.

Receptacles

Closures

With condition responsive vent or valve

137 43, 1374933, 220202, 220324, 220327, F16K 17196, F16K 1736

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045550417

ABSTRACT:
Tank valve apparatus providing the usual functions of excessive pressure venting and relief of normal over pressure and negative pressure conditions, and also adopted to instantaneously close the venting system on tanker truck rollover. This is done by an inertia valve which remains closed until the vehicle is righted. The apparatus also includes gravity sensitive flap closures which pivot to a position blocking large fuel surges against the tanker dome cap on vehicle rollover.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2183448 (1939-12-01), Drane
patent: 3339791 (1967-09-01), DeFrees
patent: 3351497 (1967-11-01), Lucas
patent: 4000828 (1977-01-01), Crute
patent: 4508131 (1985-04-01), DeFrees

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