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Hydraulic runaway control valve

US3971404A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1974
Grant dateJul 27, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 17, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7731
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid in pressurized lines; and for closing a valve and stopping said flow whenever downstream pressure drops below a predetermined value, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a manually-operated valve for starting fluid flow and a spring-biased sequencing valve for stopping fluid flow, with fluid channels connecting the manual valve with the sequencing valve.

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