Pinch valve for dispensing liquid
US10228071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0094
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pinch valve has an insert housed in a holder. The insert and the holder are shaped to receive a dispensing tube and the insert can rotate within the holder and around the dispensing tube. The insert can be rotated to have the pinch valve in a release configuration where the insert can be moved downward and out of the holder to allow for cleaning of the insert and holder.
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