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Valve testing system utilizing an artificial atmosphere

US4515012A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K37/0091
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A test system for rapid and accurate testing of valves, especially delay valves for automotive applications, includes both an apparatus and test method. This test apparatus utilizes a reference pressure to avoid calculating a barometric adjustment to a measured flow rate through such delay valves.

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