Valve and method for fitting it to a tank
US6701952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86324
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve (30) fitted within a fluid tank, the valve comprising a housing fitted with one or more fluid inlet ports, and an outlet port. The housing accommodates a float-type valve member (32) axially displaceable within the housing responsive to fluid level within the tank, between an open position in which the outlet port (58) is open, and a closed position in which the outlet port is sealingly closed. The housing is integrally formed with a nozzle member (60) being in flow communication with the outlet port and having a main portion with an outlet thereof extending within the tank.
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