Patent · US Expired

Steam trap

US4706699A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1986
Grant dateNov 17, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88062
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a steam trap having a first valve seat and cooperating closure valve, and an associated control device. A second valve seat and cooperating closure valve are disposed downstream of the first valve seat. An actuating element influenced by the inlet pressure is provided for the second closure valve, which, furthermore, is acted upon by an opening biasing force of a certain magnitude.

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