Pneumatic feed safety apparatus with re-setting control
US5007447A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86686
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A re-settable apparatus for producing a signal for triggering off a safety measure on an installation with at least a pneumatic feed in response to a drop in the pneumatic feed pressure comprises a body providing an internal chamber connected by a first duct to a first orifice for connection thereof to the pneumatic feed, by a second duct to at least one member for outputting a signal for control of the triggering effect, and by a third duct to an exhaust orifice. The first duct opens into the chamber through a first seat and the third duct opens into the chamber through a second seat of larger diameter than the first seat. A valve member is mounted in the chamber movably between a first position in which it is applied against the first seat and a second position in which it is applied against the second seat, while a resilient return member between the body and the valve member urges the valve member towards its first position with a force of given intensity. A voluntary re-setting control arrangement comprises a thrust member disposed in opposite relationship to the resilient return member with respect to the valve member between the latter and an actuating member which is access…
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