Control valve
US12345344B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K41/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control valve (10) comprises a valve housing (12) with a valve inlet and valve outlet (12-1, 12-2) and a valve cover (14), also comprising a housing-mounted valve seat (16), which is arranged in the flow channel between the valve inlet and valve outlet (12-1, 12-2), further comprising a valve member (18), which is designed to complement the valve seat (16), and additionally comprising a drive rod (20), which is guided in a sealing manner through the housing cover (14) and via which the valve member (18) is connected to a drive (22) outside the housing, wherein the valve cover (14) comprises a sealing arrangement (24), by means of which the drive rod (20) is sealed in relation to the valve cover (14). The valve seat (16) and/or the valve member (18) are/is formed from an aerogel material or are/is coated with an aerogel coating.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.