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Valve disc assemblies for fluid valves having soft seats

US10823293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Emerson Vulcan Holding LLC · US

Inventors

Mark Edwards · Hockessin, US
Matthew Douglas Forbes · Candler, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 23, 2018
Grant date	Nov 3, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 23, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K17/196
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Valve disc assemblies for fluid valves having soft seats are disclosed herein. An example valve disc assembly for a fluid valve comprises a first portion to slidably engage a wall of the fluid valve to guide movement of the valve disc assembly and a second portion to receive a valve stem to control a position of the valve disc assembly, the second portion including an angled surface to retain a seal between the first and second portions.

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