Valve for compressors
US3939867A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1972 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 1992 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7892
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve structure for compressors or the like comprising a flexible valve body normally seated over an exhaust aperture in the compressor and a valve catcher connected jointly with the valve body at one end to a valve plate and extending at an angle above and along the length of the valve body, the valve catcher having a recess in which a layer of resilient material is seated to permit the valve body to flex away from the exhaust aperture along a gradually increasing curve in response to excessive pressure.
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