Patent · US Expired

Spool valve

US3985337A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
3References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 1975
Grant dateOct 12, 1976
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Expiry dateSep 25, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8671
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spool valve having a ported valve chamber and a valve spool mounted for reciprocation therein and carrying an elastomeric seal ring in sliding engagement with the chamber wall for controlling fluid flow through the valve port in the wall, the seal ring having a torus portion and a flexible web co-functioning with the spool seal ring mounting groove to provide desired sealing and valving action.

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