Live load packing system
US5129625A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8225
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved live load packing system for sealing an operating valve member in a fluid valve. A packing follower includes a base and a guide sleeve with a non-metallic inner liner adapted for slidable engagement on the operating valve member. A series of Belleville disk springs slidably engage the guide sleeve outer diameter and maintain concentric mounting during loading of V-type TFE packing members to ensure uniform concentric spring loading and to prevent undesired side loading. A window permits viewing the position of the guide sleeve and inner liner during packing loading adjustment so that optimum loading can be attained and maintained when the viewer notes the top edge of the guide sleeve and inner liner is flush with the top surface of the packing flange.
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