Pinch valve for regulating fluid flow
US7469875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K7/065
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pinch valve for regulating fluid flow having a close mechanism using push-pull members and an open mechanism using open follower members in order to pinch a sleeve closed and to assist in opening it. In a particular embodiment, a four-bar linkage is employed.
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