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Pressure control assembly for a fluid regulator

US9417636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Istvan Bartha · Odorheiu Secuiesc, RO
Aaron P. Oprean · Cluj-Napoca, RO
Florin R. Roman · Reichenbach, DE
Vlad Cristinel Hanceanu · Apahida, RO
Silviu Vasile Rebreanu · Cluj-Napoca, RO

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 24, 2014
Grant date	Aug 16, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/7795
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure control assembly is provided that is coupled to a fluid regulator having a regulator body, an actuator, and an exhaust vent. The actuator includes an actuator housing, a diaphragm disposed within the actuator housing, a first chamber defined adjacent a first side of the diaphragm, and second chamber defined adjacent a second side of the diaphragm. The exhaust vent is formed in the actuator housing to fluidly couple the first chamber to the atmosphere. The pressure control assembly includes a flexible element positioned within an orifice of the exhaust vent. The flexible element is movable within the orifice in response to changes in the pressure in the second chamber.

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