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Fast valve

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7273729

A fast valve is disclosed that can close on the order of 7 milliseconds. It is closed by the force of a compressed air spring with the moving parts of the valve designed to be of very light weight and the valve gate being of wedge shaped with O-ring sealed faces to provide sealing contact without metal to metal contact. The combination of the O-ring seal and an air cushion create a soft final movement of the valve closure to prevent the fast air acting valve from having a harsh closing. 4 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG22-83PC60806
Assignee:
Southeastern Universities Research Association, Newport News, VA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5102093; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-699730
OSTI ID:
7273729
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English