Fluid handling – Destructible or deformable element controlled – Destructible element
Patent
1981-11-27
1983-08-16
Weakley, Harold W.
Fluid handling
Destructible or deformable element controlled
Destructible element
251 74, 251144, F16K 1304
Patent
active
043985530
ABSTRACT:
The invention pertains to a crashworthy valved fitting for interconnecting a tank, such as a fuel tank, with a fluid line wherein valve structure is manually operated, and fluid pressure assists in maintaining the valve in a closed condition. An extension defined upon a Tee fitting body, which may be separated therefrom at a frangible location, is circumscribed by a mounting surface and extends into a tank opening, and the extension side wall includes a plurality of orifices whereby communication between the tank and the fitting is achieved. A displaceable valve selectively seals the extension orifices, and a manually displaceable valve actuator incorporates locking means for maintaining the valve in the open position, and permitting releasing of the valve of for movement to a closed position. Pressure faces defined upon the valve of differential areas subjected to the pressurized medium produces a force for assisting to maintain the valve in the closed condition.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3145968 (1964-08-01), Marx
patent: 3802459 (1974-04-01), Geraudie
patent: 4056117 (1977-11-01), Deeks
patent: 4310145 (1982-01-01), Wempe
Aeroquip Corporation
Weakley Harold W.
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