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Fluid flow regulator valve

US4278010A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1979
Grant dateJul 14, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 23, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7788
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid flow regulator valve to regulate flow to a fluid driven prime mover wherein a selectively shaped, spring biased spool is positioned within a cylinder and has a sensor orifice therein to establish a pressure drop thereacross in response to controlled fluid flow rate and hence cause the spool to move within the cylinder to control both the metering orifice to and the return orifice from the flow conduit which connects the cylinder to the prime mover.

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