High recovery metering valve
US7137612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K1/54
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high recovery metering valve includes an inlet, outlet and a plenum. An internal valve trim places the plenum in communication with the outlet. A valve poppet is moveably positioned within the internal valve trim. In one embodiment, the valve poppet includes a distal portion that is tapered. In another embodiment, the distal portion is characterized by a double radius. In some embodiments the inlet and the outlet are orientated about ninety degrees with respect to each other.
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