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Compact pinch valve

US9180676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

11Claims

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Assignee

Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

Geoffrey Philip Dyer · Sydney, AU
Rommel Balala · Chatswood, AU
Paul Charles Knight · Sydney, AU
Kianoush Mir Sanaei · Chatswood, AU
Saminda Jayatileke · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2013
Grant date	Nov 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K7/065
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved pinch valve includes a camshaft and associated cam(s) controlling the position of a pivotally-mounted first pinch arm and an opposed, pivotally-mounted second pinch arm. The respective pinch arms are provided symmetrically about a central plane which contains an axis of the camshaft. A spring extends across the central plane and interconnects the respective pinch arms so as to urge both pinch arms towards the central plane. A mechanical advantage lever is provided such that the pinching force is greater than the spring force.

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