Mixing valve with agitation chamber and helical fluid supply passages
US6830368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F25/43141
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixing valve comprises a valve body and a plurality of helical members. An agitation chamber is formed in the valve body. The plurality of helical members are disposed substantially in parallel in the valve body and have a number corresponding to a number of fluid supply ports. The plurality of helical members have helical passages on their outer circumferential surfaces and have ends facing the agitation chamber. Fluids are supplied from the fluid supply ports and pass through the helical passages.
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