Pinch valve assembly with a storage mode
US5188334A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6116
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved pinch valve assembly for opening and closing flexible tubular conduits is provided. A housing member is capable of supporting flexible tubular conduits and contains an engagement member that is capable of closing the passageways through the flexible tubular conduit. The engagement member can configure to receive a stop member that is capable of restraining the engagement member at a position which prohibits closing of a flexible tubular conduits during non-operative storage and transporting modes of operation.
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