Patent · US Expired

Rotary valve

US5314165A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJul 14, 1993
Grant dateMay 24, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K5/0694
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a butterfly valve having a disc whose stem portions on its opposite ends are closely received within openings in opposite faces of the disc and a seat in the body of the valve. A seal assembly is mounted between the faces in surrounding relation to the stem portions so as to prevent the entry of line fluid into the openings.

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