Patent · US Expired

Diaphragm valve

US4070004A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1976
Grant dateJan 24, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 1, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K7/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved diaphragm valve, particularly adapted for applications at high pressures and in applications in which low dead volume is required. The valve has a diaphragm which is formed of a halogenated hydrocarbon polymer of a compression strength sufficient to avoid non-recoverable extrusion of the diaphragm. Use of such a valve totally avoids the work-hardening problem encountered in use of valves using metal diaphragms.

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