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Diaphragm assembly

US5232194A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateSep 21, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D3/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A unitary diaphragm assembly for use in conventional flush valves. The diaphragm assembly has a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring is positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member extends from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and includes a plurality of radial guides positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member along a portion of the length of the barrel member. A second embodiment has a flexible diaphragm connected to a cylinder slide. The cylinder slide includes a longitudinal barrel member with a relief valve positioned in the interior of the lower portion of the barrel member.

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