Patent · US Expired

Valve stem-to-bonnet backseat

US4510960A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateSep 30, 1983
Grant dateApr 16, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1819
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stem-operated fire-resistant gate valve including an improved metal-to-metal stem backseat a eutectic ring assembly for facilitating automatic stem backseating at pre-selected temperatures, spring enhancement of the backseating procedure, and a lost motion connection between the valve stem and the valve closure element.

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