Flow centralizer for valve assembly
US11402026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L55/02718
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is a valve assembly including a flow control valve and a flow centralizer. The flow centralizer has a flowthrough bore. The flow centralizer is downstream of the flow control valve and the flowthrough bore narrows in a direction downstream of the flow control valve. The flow centralizer may have a three-piece design including an insert defining the flowthrough bore and an orifice body and a flange ring which hold the insert in place within the orifice body.
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