Combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16K-015/18
F16K-051/00
F16K-017/00
출원번호
US-0588134
(2014-12-31)
등록번호
US-9657855
(2017-05-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Oltman, Darrell A.
Thomas, Larry D.
출원인 / 주소
Snyder Industries, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Hovey Williams LLP
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초록▼
A combination flow control and reverse flow check valve controls the flow of fluid in a desired downstream direction and limits undesired backflow of liquid in an upstream direction into a fluid source such as a reservoir. The flow control and reverse flow check valve may include a housing having a
A combination flow control and reverse flow check valve controls the flow of fluid in a desired downstream direction and limits undesired backflow of liquid in an upstream direction into a fluid source such as a reservoir. The flow control and reverse flow check valve may include a housing having a fluid conveying channel with an upstream end configured for mounting to the liquid source and a downstream end for discharging fluids, a flow control valve positioned between the ends, and a check element positioned in the channel between the flow control valve and the downstream end. The check element is advantageously positioned between the flow control valve and the downstream end of the housing to prevent possible contaminants in a backflow liquid from reaching the flow control valve.
대표청구항▼
1. A combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve comprising: a housing defining a central, fluid conveying channel therethrough, wherein the channel extends longitudinally along an axis from a desired upstream opening end to a desired downstream outlet end;a shiftable valve element p
1. A combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve comprising: a housing defining a central, fluid conveying channel therethrough, wherein the channel extends longitudinally along an axis from a desired upstream opening end to a desired downstream outlet end;a shiftable valve element positioned within the housing for controlling the flow of liquid through the channel;a check element positioned within the housing in a downstream position relative to the shiftable valve element in regard to a desired direction of flow for inhibiting backflow of liquid through the channel and past the valve element, the housing including a circumferentially-extending shoulder extending radially inwardly in the channel between the shiftable valve element and the check element, the shoulder defining a substantially circular opening presenting a seat for the check clement, the seat having a first diameter; anda check element retainer located proximate the desired downstream outlet end of the housing and positioned in the channel for maintaining the check element in the housing, the check element retainer including an inner circular-shaped hub defining a central opening presenting a second diameter. 2. The combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve as set forth in claim 1, wherein the check element has a third diameter which is greater than the first and second diameters. 3. The combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve as set for in claim 2, wherein the housing has a chamber between the shoulder and the retainer, the chamber having a fourth diameter greater than the third diameter. 4. The combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve as set forth in claim 1, wherein the check element further includes a plurality of ribs extending radially outwardlly from the inner hub and defining a plurality of outer openings, wherein the outer openings permit substantially uninterrupted flow of fluid through the channel in the desired direction of flow. 5. The combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve as set forth in claim 1, wherein said check element is substantially spherical. 6. A combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve as set forth in claim 1, wherein the housing is substantially unitary. 7. A combination flow control valve and reverse flow cheek valve comprising: a housing defining a central, fluid conveying channel therethrough, wherein the channel extends longitudinally along an axis from a desired upstream opening end to a desired downstream outlet end, the housing including a circumferentially-extending shoulder extending radially inwardly in the channel, the shoulder defining a substantially circular opening presenting a seat having a first diameter;a shiftable valve element positioned within the housing for controlling the flow of liquid through the channel;a spherical check element positioned within the housing in a downstream position relative to the shiftable valve element in regard to a desired direction of flow and configured for engaging the seat for inhibiting backflow of liquid through the channel and past the shiftable valve element; anda check element retainer located proximate the desired downstream outlet end of the housing and positioned in the channel for maintaining the spherical check element in the housing, the check element retainer including: an inner circular-shaped hub defining a central opening presenting a second diameter, the spherical check element having a third diameter greater than the first and second diameters, the chamber having a fourth diameter greater than the third diameter; anda plurality of ribs extending radially outward from the inner hub and defining a plurality of outer openings, wherein the outer openings permit substiantially uninterrupted flow of fluid through the channel in a desired direction of flow, the housing having a chamber between the shoulder and the check element retainer, the spherical check element being positioned in the chamber. 8. A reservoir for holding fluid, the reservoir comprising: as tubulation adapted to discharge fluid from the reservoir, the tubulation including a threaded outer wall; anda combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve mounted to the tubulation, the combination flow control and reverse flow check valve including: a housing defining a central, fluid conveying channel therethrough, wherein the channel extends longitudinally along an axis from a desired upstream opening end to a desired downstream outlet end, the upstream opening end being threaded for connecting the combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve to the tubulationa shiftable valve element positioned within the housing for controlling the flow of liquid through the channel;a check element positioned within the housing in a downstream position relative to the shiftable valve element in regard to a desired direction of flow for inhibiting backflow of liquid through the channel and past the shiftable valve element; anda check element retainer located proximate the desired downstream end of the housing and positioned in the channel for maintaining the check element in the housing. 9. The reservoir as set forth in claim 8, wherein the housing of the combination flow control and reverse flow check valve includes a circumferentially-extending shoulder extending radially inwardly in the channel between the shiftable valve element and the check element, the shoulder defining a substantially circular opening presenting a seat for the check element, the seat having a first diameter. 10. The reservoir as set forth in claim 9, wherein the check element retainer includes an inner circular-shaped hub defining a central opening presenting a second diameter. 11. The reservoir as set forth in claim 10, wherein the cheek element has a third diameter which is greater than the first and second diameters. 12. The reservoir as set forth in claim 11, wherein the housing has a chamber between the shoulder and the retainer, the chamber having a fourth diameter greater than the third diameter.
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