Cryogenic valve
US8684036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86759
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cryogenic valve includes a first port and a second port, a valve body, a valve stem, a sealing member, a valve element and a housing. The valve body includes a valve seat defining a fluid orifice in fluid communication with the first port. The valve stem is configured to engage with the valve body, wherein at least one of the valve stem and valve body form an inner valve cavity. The valve element is positioned within the inner valve cavity. The valve element is also configured to bias the sealing member against the orifice to substantially block flow through the orifice and the first port. The bias is controlled in response to control of the valve element by a valve actuator. A channel is configured to allow fluid flow through at least one of the valve stem and valve element along a longitudinal axis. A housing is configured to substantially seal and enclose at least a portion of the valve body and valve stem. The housing forms an inner housing cavity configured to thermally isolate the exterior of the valve body and valve stem from the housing.
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