Vacuum break device
US4098459A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M1/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A double diaphragm, two stage vacuum break device in which the vacuum break plunger operates in a first stage in response to movement of one diaphragm assembly and in a second stage in response to movement of a pair of diaphragm assemblies. Metering valves are employed to cause delay of movement of the vacuum break devices in each of its ranges and delay can be eliminated from a selected one or both of the stages of movement by omitting a valve member. The stages of movement are under the control of separate sources of vacuum, a selected one of which may be under control of a temperature responsive valve. The range of movement of the plunger in its two stages of operation may be adjusted by mechanical means or a member responsive to temperature.
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