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Mechanical shift, pneumatic assist pilot valve

US5527160A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1994
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L25/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic assist valve receives constant air pressure from supply air to provide the pneumatic assist to shift the pilot, eliminating false signals acting on the trip rod and the design also assures the pilot has completely shifted before diaphragm reversal occurs.

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