Self-aligned plunger for chromatographic valve
US8851452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87249
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Plungers and plunger assemblies for a diaphragm-sealed valve are provided. Each plunger is adapted to be received in a passage of the valve body and includes a base member and an upper member having a transversal play in this passage with respect to the base member. A resilient middle element is provided between the upper and base member. The base member is connected to a plunger actuating mechanism within the valve body. The upper member may therefore be self-aligning within the passage.
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