Split flow valve arrangement
US8387660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87981
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A split flow valve arrangement comprising a first valve portion having an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet; and a second valve portion having a first inlet coupled to the first outlet, a second inlet coupled to the second outlet, a main outlet and a secondary outlet. The inlet is selectively coupled to none, one or both of the first and second outlets; the first inlet is selectively coupled to the main outlet and the second inlet is selectively coupled to the secondary outlet. The first and second valve portions are constrained to move in synchronicity to therefore selectively direct fluid to flow from the inlet to none, one or both of the main and secondary outlets.
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