Cartridge valve with integrated ceramic ring heater
US7546848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6606
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve including an integrated heater that has particular application for one or more of a bleed valve, a drain valve and a pressure release valve in an anode outlet unit of a fuel cell system. The valve includes a valve body having a valve body chamber defining a valve seat. A valve tappet seats against the valve seat to close a flow channel in the valve through which a fluid flows. A ring heater is mounted within the chamber so that the fluid flows through a central opening in the ring heater, where the ring heater is in close proximity to the valve seat.
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