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Valve having a rotatable stopper, and water treatment plant comprising such a valve

US9371922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86871
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve (24) comprising: a body (40) defining a cavity and provided with a first opening (60) that makes it possible to feed water into the cavity, a second opening that makes it possible to discharge water from the cavity, and a third opening that makes it possible to connect the cavity (41) with a chamber; a stopper (49) that is rotatable inside the cavity, the stopper comprising a depression (77) on the outer surface (90) thereof that contributes to the definition of a passage enabling the flow of water between the first and third openings in first angular positions of the stopper and moreover enabling the flow of water between the second and third openings in second angular positions of the stopper, a sealing device that makes it possible to ensure a sealed stopping of the first opening (60) by means of the stopper in said second angular positions of the stopper; and a second sealing device that makes it possible to ensure a sealed stopping of the second opening by means of a stopper in said first angular positions of the stopper.

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