CA3051430A1 - Flomax closure element - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K1/00—Lift valves or globe valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces
- F16K1/16—Lift valves or globe valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure-members
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
- E03F7/00—Other installations or implements for operating sewer systems, e.g. for preventing or indicating stoppage; Emptying cesspools
- E03F7/02—Shut-off devices
- E03F7/04—Valves for preventing return flow
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
- F16K11/02—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
- F16K11/04—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves
- F16K11/052—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with pivoted closure members, e.g. butterfly valves
- F16K11/0525—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with pivoted closure members, e.g. butterfly valves the closure members being pivoted around an essentially central axis
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
- F16L55/10—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses
- F16L55/1018—Pivoting closing devices
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Abstract
FLOMAX, a flapper type closure element constructed in a material according to its application of use. This advantageous geometrical design addresses round flow assemblies. As always present in flow volume FLOMAX, as positioned closed can be constructed with a longer body providing function specific closing angle positions of choice. (Offset of a perpendicular position in reference of flow volume.) Positioned parallel to flow volume, in full bore, FLOMAX's geometrical body form construction has the identical shape of its serving round embodiment's inside curvature. In FLOMAX's motion of operation, positions from open to close, in use of the according mechanical linkage of choice and body length combination, FLOMAX's dimensions complies to its serving embodiments interior constrictions as to provide a full seal (as a selected seal to its function specifics) when closed and full body surface contact to its serving embodiment's inside curvature in a full bore position.
Description
FLOMAX
Closure element In the field of volume flow control assemblies, Flomax a pivotal flapper type closure element always present in flow volume custom designed to operate inside round flow assemblies, constructed in geometric accordance to its embodiment's inside diameter curvature when in full bore.
Current pivotal closure elements currently operating round flow assemblies internally are =
constructed as a complete unit including additional design to provide the closure element's absence from the flow in full bore. Other designs with a pivotal point location centered in high flow volume area creating flow restriction and disturbance increasing back pressure.
In previous similar patents the correction has been a larger embodiment design resulting in a manufacturing process requiring separate pieces to be assembled with little changes in reflecting the closure element's geometrical environment.
The inclusion of Flomax's constructed geometrical body design, in a full bore position provide function specifics features as in full contact of its embodiments' inside perimeters curvature surface concluding to a flow volume restriction of its total thickness. Within its fixed single pivotal point travel rotation in operating its required function, tolerances from all flow volume control positions from open to close are in accordance to its round embodiment's
Closure element In the field of volume flow control assemblies, Flomax a pivotal flapper type closure element always present in flow volume custom designed to operate inside round flow assemblies, constructed in geometric accordance to its embodiment's inside diameter curvature when in full bore.
Current pivotal closure elements currently operating round flow assemblies internally are =
constructed as a complete unit including additional design to provide the closure element's absence from the flow in full bore. Other designs with a pivotal point location centered in high flow volume area creating flow restriction and disturbance increasing back pressure.
In previous similar patents the correction has been a larger embodiment design resulting in a manufacturing process requiring separate pieces to be assembled with little changes in reflecting the closure element's geometrical environment.
The inclusion of Flomax's constructed geometrical body design, in a full bore position provide function specifics features as in full contact of its embodiments' inside perimeters curvature surface concluding to a flow volume restriction of its total thickness. Within its fixed single pivotal point travel rotation in operating its required function, tolerances from all flow volume control positions from open to close are in accordance to its round embodiment's
2 circumference dimensions in reference to FLOMAX's body surface area.
According to its function, the flow assembly in which it serves can be used as FLOMAX's housing body and matting surface area as the back seat to the required seal.
In the provision of function specifics mechanical linkages, anchoring point restraint system, engineered specifications to its application, FLOMAX can be inserted thru the entry of the embodiments' flow assembly including angle fittings of the same diameter.
FLOMAX's applications of uses;
-Volume flow control, -single flow direction, -flow closure, -flow diversion.
-emergency flow shut off. (press fit collar combination inserted thru flow in open bore.) Types of mechanisms operating FLOMAX's required function;
-Mechanical linkages, -buoyancy operated closure, -self gravitational closure, - Counter weight opposing pivotal point location, -flow volume pressure mechanical assist combination.
According to its function, the flow assembly in which it serves can be used as FLOMAX's housing body and matting surface area as the back seat to the required seal.
In the provision of function specifics mechanical linkages, anchoring point restraint system, engineered specifications to its application, FLOMAX can be inserted thru the entry of the embodiments' flow assembly including angle fittings of the same diameter.
FLOMAX's applications of uses;
-Volume flow control, -single flow direction, -flow closure, -flow diversion.
-emergency flow shut off. (press fit collar combination inserted thru flow in open bore.) Types of mechanisms operating FLOMAX's required function;
-Mechanical linkages, -buoyancy operated closure, -self gravitational closure, - Counter weight opposing pivotal point location, -flow volume pressure mechanical assist combination.
3 FLOMAX
Drawings;
Figure 1 -Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree closed position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 2 -Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree open position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 3 -Showing protrusions as excess material to be removed providing free movement In operating all designated function positions with its seal specifications.
-Positioned mid open, with a 22 Degree angle closure body size.
Figure 4 -Showing a back to back as one operative closure element in an open position.
-Closing position at 45 Degree.
-A calculated, as to material density and weight, sealed chamber area can be added providing buoyancy in self operative combination of a calculated counterweight.
-independent centered pivotal points.
-Can be used in flow diversion fitted with twin seals and appropriate routing flow assemblies.
Figure 5 -Showing body to a 22 Degree angle closure and matching embodiments angle surface on FLOMAX's perimeter.
Drawings;
Figure 1 -Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree closed position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 2 -Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree open position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 3 -Showing protrusions as excess material to be removed providing free movement In operating all designated function positions with its seal specifications.
-Positioned mid open, with a 22 Degree angle closure body size.
Figure 4 -Showing a back to back as one operative closure element in an open position.
-Closing position at 45 Degree.
-A calculated, as to material density and weight, sealed chamber area can be added providing buoyancy in self operative combination of a calculated counterweight.
-independent centered pivotal points.
-Can be used in flow diversion fitted with twin seals and appropriate routing flow assemblies.
Figure 5 -Showing body to a 22 Degree angle closure and matching embodiments angle surface on FLOMAX's perimeter.
4 Description:
1 FLOMAX built as to regulate or control flow volume, comprises of a pivotal flapper type closure element used in any round flow assemblies, constructed of a material compliant to its environment, fitted with the required seal to the application of use.
2 With a body shape design specifications as always present in flow volume, in open bore position, FLOMAX's geometrical body form Is in accordance with the inside perimeter of it's serving flow assemblies' rounded embodiments' curvature as in parallel relations, concluding to FLOMAX's full body contact position providing flow volume restriction specifications calculated from the bodies' thickness surface area of FLOMAX's constructed materials or the required seal thickness if greater, as in parallel position of flow volume.
3 Upon FLOMAX's function application of choice, with its identical curvature shape of its inside diameter round flow assembly embodiment when fully open, FLOMAX's constructed body surface area is increased to accommodate the required closing angle position, if decreased from 90 Degree as to function required specifications. As shown in fig 5 4 If the body surface area dimensions is constructed as to a closed angle position of less than 45 Degrees, from a single fixed pivotal point location or with a mechanical linkage to the same effect, FLOMAX's travel operating movements between its open and closed positions, are all within its serving round embodiment's inside constrictions providing a full seal when closed and full contact in open bore to its serving flow assemblies' inside curvature.
In FLOMAX's constructed body dimensions as being closed at an angle position higher than its optimum 45 Degree, the removal of protrusions is necessary to provide its travel
1 FLOMAX built as to regulate or control flow volume, comprises of a pivotal flapper type closure element used in any round flow assemblies, constructed of a material compliant to its environment, fitted with the required seal to the application of use.
2 With a body shape design specifications as always present in flow volume, in open bore position, FLOMAX's geometrical body form Is in accordance with the inside perimeter of it's serving flow assemblies' rounded embodiments' curvature as in parallel relations, concluding to FLOMAX's full body contact position providing flow volume restriction specifications calculated from the bodies' thickness surface area of FLOMAX's constructed materials or the required seal thickness if greater, as in parallel position of flow volume.
3 Upon FLOMAX's function application of choice, with its identical curvature shape of its inside diameter round flow assembly embodiment when fully open, FLOMAX's constructed body surface area is increased to accommodate the required closing angle position, if decreased from 90 Degree as to function required specifications. As shown in fig 5 4 If the body surface area dimensions is constructed as to a closed angle position of less than 45 Degrees, from a single fixed pivotal point location or with a mechanical linkage to the same effect, FLOMAX's travel operating movements between its open and closed positions, are all within its serving round embodiment's inside constrictions providing a full seal when closed and full contact in open bore to its serving flow assemblies' inside curvature.
In FLOMAX's constructed body dimensions as being closed at an angle position higher than its optimum 45 Degree, the removal of protrusions is necessary to provide its travel
5 Function to operate, caused by its diagonal longitude length deriving from its body curvature shape when in motion of operating between open and closed position, compensated by the required seal specifications to provide a full sealed closure. As the protrusions shown in figure 3
6 In the use of single flow direction by a self operated buoyancy specifications, FLOMAX's constructed body design is to include the absence of interior material substituted with stiffening interior ribs creating a sealed shelled chamber area providing buoyancy In a location of choice as to operate in combination with an opposed mirrored partial or full body component attached at the diameter location as one, allowing pivotal travel movements within the embodiments inside perimeter's tolerances as to function. As shown in fig 4
7 In function specifics applications, an offset pivotal point location, sidewall slots travel guides built into its embodiment as a sliding mechanism or a mechanical linkage in the provision within its travel constrictions can be used as to allow a greater variance of options in specifications to choosing the applicable seal types compliant to specific environments and functions of operation. As shown in fig 1
8 Such conditions as FLOMAX's installation thru entry of flow volume possible into existing round flow assemblies as a addition to as per built without flow control or providing FLOMAX an embodiment as a complete unit, the suitable seal of choice reflects FLOMAX's perimeter specification detail construction to ensure seal restraint and its body thickness as the seal's mating surface area reflects the identical angle surface as the serving embodiment's inside perimeter's curvature mating surface. The addition of a perimeter stiffening rim requirements maybe necessary from a choice of seal type specifications in operating to its designated use. As shown in fig 5
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1) As a flapper type closure element internally operative constructed in body size sufficient to according closure surface area size of any flow assembly's inner diameter size as a flow control device, built in compliant material to its designated function's specifications. The element's outer curvature body shape is in compliance to its open position's geometric conformity of the inner embodiment's curvature shape in mutual curvature crest longitude paralleled to flow permitting the element's outer body surface to a full body contact capability to its embodiment's inner diameter surface , positioned open as being always present within flow volume permitted near absence to flow restrictions into the centered stream of high flow volume. Positioned internally cross-sectional of the embodiment as a sealed closure position with according body closure size positioned perpendicular to flow within the embodiment's inner diameter's equal surface area size of a closure position, or if function specifics require less than a perpendicular closure angle as compensated with a longer body closure size and to seal calibration. The element's compliant body size including seal is calibrated within operating motions between control positions of open to a flow closure into the embodiment's inner diameter constriction within permitted tolerances. The element's pivotal motion mounted to the element one of two curvature crest of its body's extremity end points paralleled to flow and conjoining to the embodiment's inner circumference surface with a pivotal effect of hinging from one side of the inner perimeter of the embodiment. The element's perimeter includes added body thickness as a re-enforcing rib throughout its circumference with required seal restraint and matting surface detail conformity to its seal specification's reflecting its sealed perpendicular closure contact point from its body thickness perimeter surface to a matching angle contact compliancy, or less of perpendicular position to the embodiment's inner diameter surface as the matting seal contact throughout its circumference.
2) A flapper type closure element internally operative constructed in body size sufficient to according closure surface area size said in claim one wherein of any flow assembly's inner diameter size.
3) The element is built in compliant material said in claim one wherein to its designated function's specifications.
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4) The element's outer curvature body shape said in claim one wherein in compliance to its open position's geometric conformity of the embodiment's inner curvature shape positioned in mutual crest curvature longitude paralleled to flow.
5) Positioned open, the element's outer body's curvature crest in mutual longitude of the embodiment's inner curvature shape and paralleled to flow said in claim four wherein provides the element full outer body surface contact capability to the embodiment's inner diameter surface as always present in flow.
6) The element's open position of a full outer body surface contact capability to the embodiment's inner diameter surface size as always present in flow said in claim five wherein permits the element a near absence to flow restrictions into the centered stream of high flow volume.
7) Positioned internally cross-sectional of the embodiment as a sealed closure position with according closure size positioned perpendicular to flow said in claim one wherein within the embodiment inner diameter's equal surface area size of a closure position.
8) The embodiment's inner diameter's equal surface area size of the element's closure position size to less than a perpendicular closure angle to flow said in claim seven wherein compensated with a longer body closure size and seal calibration.
9) The element's compliant body surface area size including its seal said in claim one wherein calibrated within operating motions between open to close into the embodiment's inner diameter's tolerances constrictions as its motion requires between the element's operating control positions.
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Claims (Cont.)
10) The element's pivotal motion to mounting the element's one of two curvature crest of its body's extremity end points paralleled to flow and conjoining to the embodiment's inner circumference surface said in claim one wherein with a pivotal effect of hinging from one side of the embodiment's perimeter.
11) The element's perimeter includes added thickness as a re-enforcing rib throughout its circumference said in claim one wherein required seal restraint and matting surface detail conformity to its seal specifications.
12) The element's added perimeter rib thickness detail throughout its circumference said in claim one wherein seal restraint conformity reflecting its perpendicular closure contact position point of a matching angle matting contact compliancy of the embodiment's inner diameter as the seal's matting surface throughout its circumference.
13) The element's added perimeter rib thickness seal detail conformity said in claim eleven wherein reflecting the element's less than perpendicular closure contact position point to a matching angle matting contact compliancy to the embodiment's inner diameter as the seal's matting surface throughout its circumference.
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| CA3051430A CA3051430A1 (en) | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-08 | Flomax closure element |
| PCT/IB2020/000450 WO2021024035A1 (en) | 2019-08-08 | 2020-06-25 | Flapper valve |
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