Fluid handling – Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems – By float controlled valve
Patent
1992-03-09
1993-04-27
Walton, George L.
Fluid handling
Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
By float controlled valve
137443, 251230, F16K 3128
Patent
active
052053199
ABSTRACT:
A float-operated valve assembly for a water tank includes a valve housing provided inside the water tank and connected to an external water source. The valve housing has an outlet opening formed at an intermediate portion thereof. A ratchet pole extends into the valve housing and has an end portion which is formed with aligned ratchet teeth. The ratchet pole is provided with a stopper that is urged by water from the external water source so as to cut off water flow to the water tank. The float ball of a float ball assembly urges a pivot arm to apply a pushing force on the end portion of the ratchet pole so as to move the stopper and permit water flow to the water tank when water inside the water tank no longer applies a buoyant force on the float ball. A float-controlled pawl engages the ratchet teeth of the ratchet pole when water inside the water tank is below a predetermined level, thereby maintaining the stopper in an open position when the water tank is being refilled. The pawl disengages the ratchet teeth when water inside the water tank is at least equal to the predetermined level, thereby permitting water from the external water source to urge the stopper to cut off the water flow to the water tank when the water tank has been refilled.
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