Control valve
US9920845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K11/0525
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control valve includes a first conduit having a first inlet and a first outlet and defining a first passage; a second conduit having a second inlet and a second outlet and defining a second passage, the second conduit extending into the first passage such that the second inlet is located within the first passage; and a valve plate disposed pivotably within the first passage, the valve plate defining a valve plate surface. Pivoting of the valve plate within the first passage varies flow from the first inlet to the first outlet and the valve plate is pivotal between a first position and a second position such that in the first position the valve plate substantially prevents fluid communication between the first passage and the second passage and such that in the second position the valve plate permits fluid communication between the first passage and the second passage.
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