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Title: Fast valve

Abstract

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.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7273729
Patent Number(s):
5102093
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-699730
Assignee:
Southeastern Universities Research Association, Newport News, VA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
FG22-83PC60806
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 14 May 1991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; VALVES; DESIGN; OPERATION; GASKETS; PNEUMATIC CONTROLLERS; TIME DEPENDENCE; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; FLOW REGULATORS; SEALS; 420200* - Engineering- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques

Citation Formats

Van Dyke, W J. Fast valve. United States: N. p., 1992. Web.
Van Dyke, W J. Fast valve. United States.
Van Dyke, W J. Tue . "Fast valve". United States.
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place = {United States},
year = {1992},
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