Ball valve for aircraft tank
US12379044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drain ball valve for an aircraft tank. Particular embodiments find use in connection with aircraft waste tanks. The drain ball valve has an upper shell that is shaped to be received within a tank drain plumbing line. The drain ball valve has a lower shell shaped to receive a funnel and/or a bellow component in order to help direct waste or other fluids exiting the tank.
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