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Thermally actuated valve

US4029257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 1975
Grant dateJun 14, 1977
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Expiry dateOct 8, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thermally actuated valve includes a snap action bimetal valving member enclosed in a cartridge which is inserted in a hollow fitting arranged for contact with a heated medium such as the coolant of an internal combustion engine.

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