Valve self-relieving seats
US4434967A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K3/0227
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gate valve having an inlet and an outlet flow-way with a chamber having a gate inbetween and with counterbores at the end of the flow way adjacent the chamber is disclosed. Each counterbore telescopically receives a seat member. A sealing system for each of the gate seat members which permit certain liquid communication to the valve body cavity is disclosed. Each seal system includes seals on all sides of the gate seat member except the inwardly facing cylindrical walls. Each seal is disposed on an annular groove cut in the outer periphery surface of the end of the gate seat member. The seal on the upstream side of the valve body is located adjacent to the inwardly facing cylindrical wall. The seal between the gate seat and the gate is located near the valve body cavity. The seal on the outwardly facing cylindrical wall is adjacent to the valve body flow-way counterbores.
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