Butterfly valve
US4073465A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1975 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/1655
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a butterfly-type valve cooperable with a valve seat element formed of an elastomeric material, wherein this element also forms a seal between two identical housing halves. There is also disclosed an improved method of making such a valve, as well as a vacuum motor for actuating the valve which incorporates a linkage mechanism having force limiting means to prevent the application of excessive forces to this valve.
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