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Control valve

US9273787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2015
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88054
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control valve for controlling liquid flow in a heating and/or cooling installation under command from an actuator within a range defined by a manually preset maximum. The control valve includes differential pressure regulating facilities and flow area regulating facilities. The control valve is provided with means for manually presetting a maximum flow through area and with means for automatically adjusting the flow area through area within the preset maximum.

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