Filling valve
US5896897A · kind A · utility
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3References
4Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B39/004
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a filling valve which mounts to a filling machine having a storage tank for filling bottles or containers with liquid. The liquid passage of the filling valve is formed by a valve stem detachably connected with a sleeve. The two-piece design permits easy cleaning, replacing, and interchanging of the valve parts. The sleeve and valve stem are provided with large diameter bores in order to maximize fluid flow and minimize fill time. The bores of the sleeve and valve stem are provided with smooth tapered surfaces to reduce liquid turbulence.
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