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Stepper motor proportional control bellows valve

US11668409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2021
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D7/0635
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stepper motor proportionally controlled bellows valve system comprising: a valve manifold; one or more stepper motors; and one or more bellows valves. The one or more bellows valves may comprise a bellows, a sealing washer, and a profile washer. The sealing washer is configured to removeably engage with a vacuum orifice rim. The profile washers are configured to stick into the valve orifice, such that the profile washer defines a flow through the valve.

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