Line tap valve
US4018246A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1975 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6123
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A line tap valve having a body portion integrally formed with opposed leg portions defining a saddle for the reception of a line to be tapped and bendable into embracing relation about the line to retain it securely in place during soldering or brazing, the line tap valve further comprising piercing needle mechanism separable from the body portion during the soldering or brazing operation, but adapted to be permanently assembled thereto after such soldering or brazing by a body screw-on cap and associated flare mechanism operative to simultaneously pierce the line and swadge a retaining ring for securing the piercing needle mechanism in place.
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