Ball valve
US11414957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K25/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball valve stopper comprising a spherical contoured body comprising a substantially inelastic first material and having a flow port. A closed face of the spherical contoured body is orthogonal with respect to the flow port and includes a spherical fluid seal area. A rotation support member is aligned orthogonally to the flow port and the fluid seal area. A material discontinuity volume is disposed behind the closed face of the spherical contoured body.
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