Fluid handling – Line condition change responsive valves – Direct response valves
Patent
1984-06-04
1985-08-20
Nilson, Robert G.
Fluid handling
Line condition change responsive valves
Direct response valves
604122, 604247, F16K 1514
Patent
active
045358192
ABSTRACT:
A valve assembly is disclosed for use within a flow path for permitting relatively free flow in said flow path in a first direction and for preventing flow in said path in a second, opposite direction. The assembly includes a resilient flow regulator including a pair of lips arranged in a converging relationship to define a normally closed slit at the outer ends of the lips. An annular flange extends outwardly about the opposite end of the regulator. A housing outlet portion defines a housing interior approximating the shape of the regulator, having a pair of planar surfaces corresponding to the pair of lips. The housing outlet portion further includes an annular collar disposed outwardly adjacent the base of each planar surface. The regulator is disposed within the housing outlet portion with the flange contained within the collar, with the lips being adjacent to but not in contact with the planar surfaces. A cover plate is attached to the collar for securing the regulator and for sealing the housing. Each of the planar surfaces of the housing interior includes a raised portion formed thereon adjacent its base and extending along at least a portion thereof. The raised portions are each formed of a height sufficient to cause the raised portion to contact the lip surface adjacent thereto.
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Atkinson Gordon E.
Kubina Stephen J.
Nilson Robert G.
Vernay Laboratories, Inc.
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