Resettable bi-stable thermal valve
US7219687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/773
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A resettable thermal valve for controlling the flow of a fluid therethrough comprises a valve assembly housing having a fluid passageway therethrough and a valve coupled to the valve assembly housing and disposed at least partially within the fluid passageway. The valve is moveable between an open position and a close position and is coupled to a resettable, temperature sensitive linear actuator assembly. The linear actuator assembly enables the valve to move from the open position to the closed position when it is heated to a predetermined temperature.
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