Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank

Details Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Rivell, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Diverse fluid containing pressure systems

Fluid separating traps or vents

C137S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07900648

ABSTRACT:
A valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank including a main chamber which opens into the tank and is connected via an aperture to the venting circuit, a float comprising a body, and a head capable of closing off the orifice. The float being able to slide vertically inside the main chamber. The valve further including a baffle surrounding the aperture and defining a secondary chamber via the bottom inside the main chamber. The dimensions and the shape of the secondary chamber, of the body of the float, and of the head of the float are designed so that the head can slide at least partly inside the secondary chamber, while the body of the float cannot do so.

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