Relief valve
US5050635A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/777
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a relief valve of the type including a main valve unit incorporating a main valve member (poppet) adapted for engagement with a cylindrical member and a pilot valve unit for controlling a fluid pressure whereby an inlet port of the main valve unit is communicated with a control chamber of the pilot valve unit by an internal pilot passage through a choke formed in a seat member of the pilot valve unit, the choke is formed with an expanded portion having a closed end and through holes for directly communicating the expanded portion with the internal pilot passage and/or the cylindrical member is composed of a unitary-construction member formed with a plurality of flow paths communicated with one another.
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