Modulating action non-flowing pilot operated relief valve
US6209577A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7769
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pilot valve includes a body having a channel formed therein, an inlet chamber formed along the channel, an inlet port in communication with the inlet chamber, a control port in communication with the channel, and a vent port in communication with the channel. A piston is movable within the channel in response to fluid pressure within the inlet chamber. A first spool is movable within the channel and is rigidly secured to the piston to move therewith. A second spool is movable within the channel and carries a vent-valve disc. The second spool also carries an inlet-valve seat which cooperates with an inlet-valve disc carried by the first spool to regulate fluid flow between the inlet chamber and the control port. A vent-valve seat is rigidly secured to the body and cooperates with the vent-disc carried by the second spool to regulate flow between the control port and the vent port. A first spring urges the first spool in a direction opposite pressure in the inlet chamber. A second spring is located between the piston and the second spool such that the piston resiliently bears on the second spool via the second spring to close the vent-valve when the inlet valve is open.
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