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Controllable valve particularly for delivering a pulsed flow of fluid

US6679278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2001
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0379
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a controllable valve, particularly for delivering a pulsed flow of fluid.It comprises a valve body (10); a valve seat (12) dividing the inside of the body into an inlet chamber (14) and an outlet chamber (16); a valve shutter element (22) capable of moving; an actuator (24) comprising a stationary control part (26) for receiving control signals and a moving part (28); first rigid means of connection (30) for connecting the said moving part of the actuator (28) to the said shutter element (22); a mechanical stop (40′); a member (38) that can be compressed under the effect of a force applied to it, comprising a first end secured to the said mechanical stop; and second rigid means (36′) for dynamically connecting one of the faces of the said shutter element (22b) to the second end of the said compressible member (38).

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