Fluid connector with integrated excess flow valve
US8875725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7869
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector for fluids has a pipe through which the fluid flows. The pipe has a diameter, an inlet end, an outlet end, an expanded area relative to the diameter. The connector also has an excess flow cartridge disposed in the pipe, the excess flow cartridge having a housing for receipt within the diameter, the excess flow cartridge minimizing flow in the pipe if flow exceeds a desired limit, and the excess flow cartridge having a radial opening in a side thereof in register with the expanded area such that flow through the opening flows through the cartridge.
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