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Sound proofed valve for fluid under pressure

US4103702A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1976
Grant dateAug 1, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 17, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86734
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention comprehends a sound proofed valve for fluid under pressure, comprising a movable obturator for progressively uncovering a series of fluid expansion orifices positioned inside an expansion area, a sound proofing means also positioned inside said expansion area and located opposite fluid jets issuing, in operation of said valve, from said orifices, and a permeable splash guard obstacle placed between said orifices and said sound proofing means and spaced from said sound proofing means.

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