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Hydraulically operated shutoff valve

US4141533A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1976
Grant dateFeb 27, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/163
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fast closing shutoff valve having a self-contained hydraulic actuating system and an emergency pneumatic back-up system. The hydraulic system includes an accumulator for a high closing rate with a minimum size pump. The actuating system operates through a toggle linkage to reduce valve rate as valve nears closed position to reduce impact loads and increase closing pressure.

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