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Valve assembly for high-pressure pumps

US4456440A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1982
Grant dateJun 26, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B53/1002
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve assembly for high-pressure pumps especially where pressures above 2,000 bars are concerned. The valve assembly for such high-pressure pumps consists of a distribution section, a suction valve, and a discharge valve. A surge vessel is provided in the discharge line in order to obtain a uniform operating pressure.

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