Valve arrangement for a sterilization container
US5352416A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/262
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The valve arrangement for a sterilization container having a pressure chamber with vent openings, includes two valve bodies arranged in the pressure chamber above the vent openings. The valve bodies are controlled by temperature sensors. The temperature sensors employ snap-discs which are disposed above each other in the valve bodies. The temperature sensors of each valve are adjusted to different upper and lower snap temperatures. At least one of the vent openings remains open, with both of the valves closing the vent openings only at a predetermined point during the venting phase of sterilization. A condensation discharge valve can be disposed at an outlet in the lowest point of the bottom of the container. The discharge valve includes a valve body which opens and closes the outlet. The valve body is normally in the open position and is controlled by a temperature sensor also in the form of a snap-disc. The container can include a condensate collection container disposed on the bottom thereof. The condensate collection container has a funnel-shaped top on which a perforated instrument dish can be placed. A condensate inlet valve is arranged at the lowest point on the side of the …
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