Rotary supply joint, rotary timing valve and product handling apparatus
US8739812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86863
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary supply joint that may, in particular be a rotary timing valve, is provided for providing fluid flow at least periodically from inlet ports to outlet ports when respective openings in first and second surfaces which are rotating relative to each other are aligned, in which a gas bearing is arranged to provide a bearing force between the first and second surfaces.
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