Fluid system having variable pressure relief
US6769252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/8609
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid control system includes a pressure supply and a valve arrangement having an inlet and an outlet and being in fluid communication with the pressure supply. The valve arrangement includes a relief operator configured to provide fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet of the valve arrangement in response to a predetermined pressure condition at said inlet. The valve arrangement is configured to provide fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet of the valve arrangement in response to an outlet pressure being greater than an inlet pressure.
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