Metering valve
US4687181A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S251/903
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metering valve having a one-piece bonnet for reducing problems resulting from tolerance stack up. A guide portion is included on the nose of the bonnet for cooperation with a valve body bore to ensure concentric alignment between the metering pin and its associated orifice. A pair of O-rings on the valve stem cooperate with the bonnet bore to absorb forces and substantially reduce the potential for galling and breakage of the metering pin. One of the O-rings is compressed to a substantially greater extent than the other to aid in achieving better alignment between the stem and bonnet, and to obtain a firmer feel. A handle is included at the outer end of the valve stem and receives an upper portion of the valve bonnet. A packing is interposed between the handle and valve bonnet upper portion for limiting lateral movement between the handle and valve stem. The packing may be selectively adjusted without altering a preset deadstop position of the valve.
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