Valve for filter device
US4271020A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87338
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A valve assembly for a fluid filter includes a rotatable valve spindle movable with respect to the value housing and having first and second channels communicating with the filter, the channels also communicating with first and second bores of the housing when the spindle is in a first position in which fluid flows through the filter. The valve spindle further includes a third channel to provide a bypass around the fluid filter when the spindle has been rotated to a second position. The valve spindle also includes seal means for sealing the first and second bores when in the second or filter bypass position, which means includes a pair of chambers arranged to be aligned with the bores and a seal member within each chamber arranged to seal the respective bores. Each seal member has an aperture providing communication between its chamber and its respective bore to allow fluid to enter and charge the chambers for forcing the seal members against the bores in fluid tight sealing engagement therewith.
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