Valve assembly
US5865210A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6048
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly has a valve body (10) which houses a pivotally mounted valve closure member (14) in the form of a valve closure flap secured to upper and lower spindles (16, 17). The valve housing is formed from two sections (20, 22) which are releasably secured together by means of an annular clamp (24) which engages with a peripheral upstanding rib (36) formed by the alignment of a flange (34) on one face of each of the valve housing sections. The valve closure member is located in the vicinity of the junction of the two valve housing portions. The provision of a clamp permits the valve assembly to be dismantled extremely quickly in the event of service or repair of the valve assembly.
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