IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0205299
(2011-08-08)
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등록번호 |
US-8402994
(2013-03-26)
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우선권정보 |
AU-2002952390 (2002-10-31) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Weir Minerals Australia Ltd.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
25 |
초록
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A valve assembly (10) able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a housing (20) having a passageway (60) that extends through the housing; a breather float valve (80) mounted within the housing, the breather float valve movable between an open position to allow gas to
A valve assembly (10) able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a housing (20) having a passageway (60) that extends through the housing; a breather float valve (80) mounted within the housing, the breather float valve movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through the passageway and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the passageway; a liquid inlet (30), forming part of the housing, the liquid inlet allowing fluid to pass into the housing; and an inlet float valve (41) mounted within the housing, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and a closed position that prevents the flow of fluid through the liquid inlet.
대표청구항
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1. A valve assembly able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a cylindrical housing;a liquid inlet; andan inlet float valve comprising a substantially cylindrical float, a stem, and a valve seal located adjacent an end of the stem, the inlet float valve located withi
1. A valve assembly able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a cylindrical housing;a liquid inlet; andan inlet float valve comprising a substantially cylindrical float, a stem, and a valve seal located adjacent an end of the stem, the inlet float valve located within the cylindrical housing, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet out of the cylindrical housing and into the liquid container and a closed position that does not permit the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet out of the cylindrical housing and into the liquid containerwherein a fuel chamber is located adjacent the liquid inlet into which liquid is passed before passing through the liquid inlet;wherein a shelter is provided within the fuel chamber and the end of the stem is located within the shelter when the inlet float valve is in the open position; andwherein the cylindrical housing comprises a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole through a wall of the cylindrical housing, the first hole configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing and into the liquid container when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the second hole being in close proximity to the first hole and located above the first hole, the second hole configured to allow liquid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the liquid container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position and the third hole located above the second hole and positioned on the wall of the cylindrical housing such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position. 2. The valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; and wherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position. 3. The valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve assembly includes a relief valve that is movable between a closed position and an open position to allow liquid to pass out of the liquid container to allow pressure to be relieved from the liquid container. 4. The valve assembly of claim 3 wherein the relief valve includes a relief plate, a spring and a cap. 5. The valve assembly of claim 4 wherein the cylindrical housing comprises a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole through a wall of the cylindrical housing, the first hole configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing and into the liquid container when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the second hole being in close proximity to the first hole and located above the first hole, the second hole configured to allow liquid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the liquid container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position and the third hole located above the second hole and positioned on the wall of the cylindrical housing such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position. 6. The valve assembly of claim 5 wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; and wherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position. 7. The valve assembly of claim 4 wherein the valve assembly is adapted to receive a breather float, the breather float movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through an opening and out of the liquid container and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the opening. 8. The valve assembly of claim 7 wherein the cylindrical housing comprises a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole through a wall of the cylindrical housing, the first hole configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing and into the liquid container when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the second hole being in close proximity to the first hole and located above the first hole, the second hole configured to allow liquid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the liquid container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position and the third hole located above the second hole and positioned on the wall of the cylindrical housing such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position. 9. The valve assembly of claim 8 wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; and wherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position. 10. A valve assembly comprising: a cylindrical housing comprising:a housing wall;a passageway within the cylindrical housing;a first hole through the housing wall;a liquid inlet located within the cylindrical housing;an inlet float valve located within the cylindrical housing, the inlet float valve comprising a substantially cylindrical float, a stem and a valve seal located adjacent an end of the stem, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the housing through the first hole and a closed position that does not permit the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the housing through the first hole;a relief valve comprising:a cap;a spring; anda relief plate that is movable between a closed position and an open position by compression of the spring such that in operation, liquid is permitted to pass through the relief valve to allow pressure to be relieved from a container through at least one relief hole; anda breather float configured to be movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through at least one breather hole located in the relief plate and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the at least one breather hole. 11. The valve assembly of claim 10 further comprising a fuel chamber located adjacent the liquid inlet through which liquid is passed before passing through the liquid inlet. 12. The valve assembly of claim 11 wherein a shelter is provided within the fuel chamber and the end of the stem is located within the shelter when the inlet float valve is in the open position to reduce turbulence created by liquid passing through the fuel chamber. 13. The valve assembly of claim 12 wherein the cylindrical housing further comprises a second hole and a third hole, wherein the first hole is configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing into the liquid container when the inlet float valve in the open position, wherein the second hole is in close proximity to the first hole and located above the first hole, the second hole configured to allow liquid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the liquid container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position, and wherein the third hole is located above the second hole and positioned on the housing wall such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position. 14. The valve assembly of claim 13, wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; and wherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position. 15. A valve assembly comprising: a cylindrical housing comprising:a housing wall;a passageway within the cylindrical housing;a first hole through the housing wall;a liquid inlet;a fuel chamber located adjacent the liquid inlet through which liquid is passed before passing through the liquid inletan inlet float valve located within the cylindrical housing, the inlet float valve comprising a substantially cylindrical float, a stem and a valve seal located adjacent an end of the stem, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the cylindrical housing through the first hole and a closed position that does not permit the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the cylindrical housing through the first hole; anda relief valve comprising:a cap;a spring; anda relief plate that is movable between a closed position and an open position by compression of the spring such that in operation, liquid is permitted to pass through the relief valve to allow pressure to be relieved from a container through at least one relief hole;wherein a shelter is provided within the fuel chamber and the end of the stem is located within the shelter when the inlet float valve is in the open position; andwherein the cylindrical housing further comprises a second hole and a third hole, wherein the first hole is configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing into the container when the inlet float valve in the open position, wherein the second hole is in close proximity to the first hole and located above the first hole, the second hole configured to allow liquid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position, and wherein the third hole is located above the second hole and positioned on the housing wall such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position. 16. The valve assembly of claim 15 wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; and wherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position. 17. The valve assembly of claim 16 wherein the valve assembly is adapted to receive a breather float configured to be movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through at least one breather hole located in the relief plate and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the at least one breather hole. 18. A valve assembly able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a relief valve comprising a cap; a spring; and a relief plate that is movable between a closed position and an open position by compression of the spring to allow liquid to pass out of the liquid container to allow pressure to be relieved from the container through at least one relief hole; anda breather float valve, the breather float valve movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through an at least one breather hole located in the relief plate and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the at least one breather hole;a cylindrical housing comprising a housing wall;a liquid inlet;a first hole in the housing wall; andan inlet float valve located within the cylindrical housing and comprising a substantially cylindrical float, a stem and a valve seal located adjacent an end of the stem, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the cylindrical housing through the first hole in the housing wall and a closed position that does not permit the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and out of the cylindrical housing through the first hole in the housing wall. 19. The valve assembly of claim 18 further comprising: a fuel chamber located adjacent the liquid inlet into which liquid is passed before passing through the liquid inlet; anda shelter located within the fuel chamber wherein the end of the stem is located within the shelter when the inlet float valve is in the open position. 20. The valve assembly of claim 19 further comprising: a second hole located above the first hole on the housing wall; anda third hole located above the second hole on the housing wall;wherein the first hole is configured to allow liquid to pass through the cylindrical housing into the liquid container when the inlet float valve is in an open position, wherein the second hole is in close proximity to the first hole and configured to allow fluid to pass into the cylindrical housing from the liquid container to move the inlet float valve to the closed position, and wherein the third hole is positioned on the housing wall such that at least a portion of the third hole is located above the top portion of the substantially cylindrical float when the inlet float valve is in the closed position;wherein the substantially cylindrical float is supported by a seat within the cylindrical housing when the inlet float valve is in the open position, the seat extending across the entirety of the substantially cylindrical float and positioned such that the first hole is located below the seat and the second hole is located above the seat; andwherein the substantially cylindrical float is arranged to lift away from the seat in response to the liquid level within the liquid container so as to move the inlet float valve from the open position to the closed position.
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