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Valves for closing containers under fluid pressure

US4258904A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 26, 1979
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/425
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve intended in particular for closing a container of fluid under pressure, more particularly gas in the liquid and/or gaseous phase, which comprises a seat, a movable sealing valve member mounted so as to bear elastically against the said seat, an elastic element forming a spring and having a fixed portion, and another movable portion supporting the said movable valve member, is characterized in that the elastic element is a spring having a shape permitting axial and radial retraction of the movable valve member in relation to the seat.

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