Condensate traps
US5445187A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86751
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A condensate trap assembly comprises a valve body 2 and a condensate trap 4 releaseably secured to the valve body 2. The valve body 2 has an inlet and an outlet and accommodates a valve element which is movable between three operative positions in which respectively: PA0 (i) the inlet is isolated from the condensate trap 4 and from the outlet, PA0 (ii) the inlet communicates directly with the outlet, by passing the condensate trap 4; and PA0 (iii) the inlet communicates with the outlet through the condensate trap 4. The valve element is housed for rotation within the valve body 2 so that the operative position of the valve is determined by the angular position of the valve element, which is controlled by an adjustment knob 12.
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