US20170096996A1 - Intake Valve Actuating System, Compressors Starting Method and Its Uses - Google Patents
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- the present invention describes an intake valve actuating system and a method for starting compressors.
- the present invention may be used in reciprocating machines such as compressors.
- the present invention lies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specifically the flow machines area.
- Reciprocating machines are mechanical devices widely used today because they are versatile and have wide applicability in various sectors of industry.
- reciprocating movements are those promoted from a set of mechanisms, commonly known as connecting rod and crank, which transforms the rotation of a shaft into reciprocating motion (to-and-from) which is intended to reciprocating displace any device.
- Reciprocating machines enjoy the reciprocating element in a pressurizer, such as a piston to pressurize fluids within a chamber. It is further provided a set of valves for the fluid to be pressurized is directed correctly when leaving the compression chamber. Due to the reciprocating movement of the pressurizer element and the performance of directional valves, is knowledge of the skilled in the art that reciprocating machines need a large initial torque to the starting of the both the inertia of the components and, especially, because the pressurizer element already starts the working cycle by compressing a portion of the fluid to be pressurized.
- the PI0806059 discloses a pressure relief system for gas compressors, so as to reduce the initial starting torque and to avoid “bumps” of the compressor, while in high-load conditions.
- a pressure relief system for gas compressors so as to reduce the initial starting torque and to avoid “bumps” of the compressor, while in high-load conditions.
- the disclosed embodiments can highlight the use of stems and mechanical devices for actuation of the intake valve in accordance with the rotation imposed to the compressor. It was also revealed magnetic media for this function.
- the document PI0806059 beyond revealing complex mechanisms and susceptible to vibration and balance of the compressor, does not reveal a safe and effective way to not damage the intake valve in case the piston will touch it.
- the US20070272890 discloses a solenoid device used to work in reciprocating compressor intake valves in order to regulate the internal pressure of the pressurizing chamber during periods of time when you want to control said internal pressure in the chamber of said reciprocating compressor.
- This document discloses several means to be made available to the solenoids used, including a system for compensating the differential pressure. This document, however, does not reveal an effective way to solve the piston contact problem in the intake valve, without the solenoid which acts on said intake valve is damaged.
- the present invention solves the constant problems in the prior art, from a system and intake valve actuation ( 13 ) of reciprocating machines. More specifically, the present invention discloses a system capable of keeping the intake valve system ( 13 ) in a pre-set condition for the time of starting a compressor to the piston and, after stabilization of rotation, according to pre-defined values, the present invention stops acting on said intake valve ( 13 ).
- an intake valve opening system ( 13 ), comprising:
- the system being defined by the fact that the controlled actuation means ( 1 ) projecting the actuating stem ( 5 ) into an opening direction (OD) sufficient to promote the opening of the intake valve ( 13 ), and in that the actuating stem ( 5 ), the controlled actuation means ( 1 ), or both comprise displacement absorbing means in a sense of relief (RD) opposite the projection imposed by the controlled actuation means and comprises return means of the actuating stem ( 5 ) in position enough to promote the reopening of the intake valve ( 13 ).
- RD sense of relief
- the common inventive concept to all the claimed protection context refers to the fact of the present invention to provide an intake valve opening system ( 13 ) in pressurization chambers ( 21 ) for reciprocating machines, so request a lower torque for the start of this reciprocating machine.
- the present invention acts on the intake valve ( 13 ) of a compressor so as to not allow during the first instants of starting the compressor, builds up pressure in the pressurizing chamber. This measure makes the initial torque required for starting said compressor lower, reducing energy consumption and eliminating the need for electrical and electronic components that were used in the prior art to enable the start with higher torques.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the present invention, where it is possible to see the inner mechanisms to the outer casing ( 2 ) through the controlled actuation ( 1 ).
- FIG. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the present invention, wherein the movable piston ( 4 ) is in an upper position and the coil ( 7 ) has just been activated.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the sequence of operation, where it is perceived that the moving piston ( 4 ) is starting its path towards the static element ( 3 ).
- FIG. 4 shows the moving piston ( 4 ) in its final position with the stem ( 5 ) displaced downwards and acting on the valve element ( 13 ).
- FIG. 5 illustrates the instant when a piston ( 12 ) touches the intake valve ( 13 ), returning the actuating stem ( 5 ) and deforming the relief spring ( 10 ).
- FIG. 6 shows a set of pressurizer element ( 12 ) and pressurizing chamber ( 21 ) provided with actuation system on the valve element ( 13 ).
- FIG. 7 is similar to FIG. 5 , but in this image the pressurizer element ( 12 ) is in a top position, after having come into contact of said element with the valve element ( 13 ) and retracted the valve ( 13 ).
- an intake valve opening system ( 13 ) comprising:
- the system being defined by the fact that the controlled actuation means ( 1 ) projects the actuating stem ( 5 ) into an opening direction (OD) sufficient to promote the opening of the intake valve ( 13 ), and in that the actuating stem ( 5 ), the controlled actuation means ( 1 ), or both comprise displacement absorbing means in a sense of relief (RD) opposite the projection imposed by the controlled actuation means and comprises return means of the actuating stem ( 5 ) in position enough to promote the reopening of the intake valve ( 13 ).
- RD sense of relief
- the controlled environment of action is given by applying electric current.
- the displacement absorbing means is comprised of at least one of the group defined by: elastic mechanical element; electric current intensity controller; Spring-gas; fluid compression; a calibrated balance masses; or equivalent.
- the intake valve actuation system is defined by the fact that:
- actuation means is a solenoid fitted with a magnetizable movable plunger ( 4 ) housing the actuating stem ( 5 ), the solenoid being able to impose displacement of the moving piston ( 4 ) into an opening direction (OD);
- b) means of displacement absorption is a spring ( 10 ) associated to the movable piston ( 4 ) and actuating stem ( 5 ) able to allow, through elastic deformation, the displacement of the actuating stem ( 5 ) in a relief direction (RD), otherwise the displacement of the movable piston ( 4 ) when magnetized.
- the present invention provides a method for starting compressors, defined by the fact that the system is as disclosed by the present invention and said method comprises the medium controlled actuation trigger steps ( 1 ) to open an intake valve ( 13 ) in accordance with the displacement movement of a piston ( 12 ) in the compression direction.
- the actuating of controlled actuation means ( 1 ) takes place during the compressor start.
- the compressor starting method includes the steps of:
- controlled actuation means ( 1 ) being held actuated during all steps (a) to (c).
- the controlled actuation means is disabled when the compressor reaches the pre-defined operating conditions to maintain an operating system.
- the hermetic type compressor is used to feed cooling cycles.
- FIG. 1 illustrates how controlled actuation means ( 1 ) of intake valves ( 13 ) was achieved.
- the outer casing ( 2 ) is associated with a static element ( 3 ) and the coil ( 7 ) of the solenoid.
- Said coil ( 7 ) is responsible for inducing magnetic force moving piston ( 4 ) to promote movement of said movable piston ( 4 ) towards the static element ( 3 ).
- This movement causes deformation of a return spring ( 9 ), which is responsible for returning the movable piston ( 4 ) to its original position when the coil ( 7 ) do not exert more force on said movable piston ( 4 ).
- the movable plunger ( 4 ) is associated with the internal sleeve ( 6 ) by interference fitting between them and the actuating stem ( 5 ) is fixed to the relief spring ( 10 ) the locking element ( 8 ).
- the movement promoted in the movable piston ( 4 ) causes the elements associated with it also having said movement, and it is this movement that causes the intake valve ( 13 ) present at the inlet of a reciprocating machine, is kept open.
- FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 show a sequence of how the controlled action is taken intake valve ( 13 ) in reciprocating compressors.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the initial time of operation of the controlled actuation means ( 1 ).
- the coil ( 7 ) attracts the movable piston ( 4 ) into an opening direction (OD) by moving the actuating stem ( 5 ) and compressing the return spring ( 9 ).
- the movable piston ( 4 ) is magnetically attracted by the coil ( 7 ) leading from the relieving spring ( 10 ) associated with the actuating stem ( 5 ) via the locking element ( 8 ).
- the actuating stem ( 5 ) opens intake valve ( 13 ).
- FIG. 3 illustrates the means for controlled actuation ( 1 ) at an instant that the movable piston ( 4 ) is in an intermediate position of the displacement in opening direction (OD).
- the return spring ( 9 ) remains depressed, the inner stem ( 5 ) continues to move in the opening direction (OD), once the locking element ( 8 ) associating said inner stem ( 5 ) to the relief spring ( 10 ) and the inner sleeve ( 6 ) mounted with interference on the movable piston ( 4 ), also follow the movement in the opening direction (OD).
- FIG. 4 illustrates the moment when the piston ( 4 ) completes the displacement in opening direction (OD), with the return spring ( 9 ) fully compressed and the actuating stem ( 5 ), the inner sleeve ( 6 ) and the locking element ( 8 ) completely displaced to said opening direction (OD). In this position, an intake valve ( 13 ) is fully open, depending on displacement of actuating stem ( 5 ).
- FIG. 5 illustrates the moment when, due to shock from a piston ( 12 ) against the intake valve ( 13 ), the displacement of the actuating stem ( 5 ) and the locking element ( 8 ) in a direction relief (RD), tensioning the relief spring ( 10 ).
- the displacement of the actuating stem ( 5 ), according to the relief direction (RD), allows the return of the intake valve ( 13 ) which is displaced by movement of a piston ( 12 ) operating in a reciprocating compressor.
- the relief spring ( 10 ) has calibration such that deformation is promoted with less effort than the supportable by the magnetic field imposed by the coil ( 7 ), this ensures that said relief spring ( 10 ) always deform first, avoiding the displacement of the movable plunger ( 4 ).
- the relief spring ( 10 ) is responsible for displacing the actuating stem ( 5 ) and locking element ( 8 ) in opening direction (OD). This movement again opens the intake valve ( 13 ) so as not to allow pressurization to take place in a chamber ( 21 ) of a reciprocating compressor.
- the inner sleeve ( 6 ) remains fixed in the movable piston ( 4 ).
- relief intake valve ( 13 ) It is an opening and closing cycle of the intake valve ( 13 ) in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, and this cycle of opening and closing is responsible for not allowing pressure build-up in the chamber ( 21 ), reducing the amount torque required for starting a compressor containing the teachings disclosed herein.
- Additional embodiments for this concept relief intake valve ( 13 ) relate to the use of calibrated weights on the locking element ( 8 ) so as to dispense with the relief spring ( 10 ). Said calibrated weights are adjusted for moving in the opening direction (OD) when the movable piston ( 4 ) moves downwardly, moving the actuating stem ( 5 ) so as to open the intake valve ( 13 ). Analogously to the operation of the relief spring ( 10 ) calibrated weights are adjusted for moving towards relief (RD) when the piston ( 12 ) contacting the intake valve ( 13 ).
- FIG. 6 illustrates a set pressurizer ( 22 ) comprised of the pressurizing chamber ( 21 ), the piston assembly ( 12 ), rod ( 19 ) and handle ( 20 ), responsible for pressurization of a fluid in a set pressurizer ( 22 ).
- the pressurizer said assembly ( 22 ) further comprises intake ducts ( 17 ), inlet chamber ( 15 ), exhaust ducts ( 18 ) and discharge volume ( 16 ).
- the discharge valve ( 14 ) operates to transfer pressurized fluid from the pressurizing chamber ( 21 ) into the discharge volume ( 16 ).
- the means controlled actuation ( 1 ) is also shown acting in the opening of the intake valve ( 13 ). In this position, the internal housing elements ( 2 ) through the controlled actuation ( 1 ) assume a position similar to that shown in FIG. 4 ).
- the crank ( 20 ) actuating the rod ( 19 ) performs a movement in the rotation direction (N).
- FIG. 7 illustrates the pressurizer assembly ( 22 ) at the instant that the piston ( 12 ) touches the intake valve ( 13 ) actuated by actuation means controlled ( 1 ).
- the moment depicted in FIG. 7 is analogous to that shown in FIG. 5 , with the actuating stem ( 5 ) and displaced deforming the relief spring ( 10 ) in the direction of relief (RD).
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- The present invention describes an intake valve actuating system and a method for starting compressors. In preferred embodiments, the present invention may be used in reciprocating machines such as compressors. The present invention lies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specifically the flow machines area.
- Reciprocating machines are mechanical devices widely used today because they are versatile and have wide applicability in various sectors of industry.
- An example of reciprocating movements is those promoted from a set of mechanisms, commonly known as connecting rod and crank, which transforms the rotation of a shaft into reciprocating motion (to-and-from) which is intended to reciprocating displace any device.
- Reciprocating machines enjoy the reciprocating element in a pressurizer, such as a piston to pressurize fluids within a chamber. It is further provided a set of valves for the fluid to be pressurized is directed correctly when leaving the compression chamber. Due to the reciprocating movement of the pressurizer element and the performance of directional valves, is knowledge of the skilled in the art that reciprocating machines need a large initial torque to the starting of the both the inertia of the components and, especially, because the pressurizer element already starts the working cycle by compressing a portion of the fluid to be pressurized.
- It is also the knowledge of ordinary skill in the art, the use of an actuating mechanism in the intake valve of reciprocating machines, which aims to promote the opening of said intake valve during the first instants after the starting of the reciprocating machine, in order to reduce the initial starting torque. After the reciprocating machine supplying the initial inertia and assuming a constant rotation, the valve is closed, and an effective pressurization of the fluid is started.
- For construction and performance issues, current reciprocating machines are built from a pressurizer piston traveling as much as possible course, coming very close to the top of the pressurization chamber, part where commonly the intake valves are housed and discharge. This compact arrangement of the elements makes pressurizer piston to touch the intake valve, which in normal operation, should be closed so that would happen the pressurization of the desired fluid. When this occurs, there is a direct impact on the device which operated the intake valve so that it remained open during the starting. If said device to keep the intake valve open is a solenoid, it will be forced, while magnetized in the opposite direction to the field you are applying, which promotes greater energy consumption.
- In the search for prior art in scientific and patent literature, the following documents related to the matter were found:
- The PI0806059 discloses a pressure relief system for gas compressors, so as to reduce the initial starting torque and to avoid “bumps” of the compressor, while in high-load conditions. Among the disclosed embodiments can highlight the use of stems and mechanical devices for actuation of the intake valve in accordance with the rotation imposed to the compressor. It was also revealed magnetic media for this function. However, the document PI0806059, beyond revealing complex mechanisms and susceptible to vibration and balance of the compressor, does not reveal a safe and effective way to not damage the intake valve in case the piston will touch it.
- The US20070272890 discloses a solenoid device used to work in reciprocating compressor intake valves in order to regulate the internal pressure of the pressurizing chamber during periods of time when you want to control said internal pressure in the chamber of said reciprocating compressor. This document discloses several means to be made available to the solenoids used, including a system for compensating the differential pressure. This document, however, does not reveal an effective way to solve the piston contact problem in the intake valve, without the solenoid which acts on said intake valve is damaged.
- Thus, what is clear from the literature, no documents were found suggesting or anticipating the teachings of the present invention, so that the solution proposed here has novelty and inventive activity against the state of the art.
- In view of the above, we see the imminent need for a mechanism of action of valves that is not damaged or increase the power consumption of reciprocating machines, at the beginning of the operation of said reciprocating machine.
- Thus, the present invention solves the constant problems in the prior art, from a system and intake valve actuation (13) of reciprocating machines. More specifically, the present invention discloses a system capable of keeping the intake valve system (13) in a pre-set condition for the time of starting a compressor to the piston and, after stabilization of rotation, according to pre-defined values, the present invention stops acting on said intake valve (13).
- It is, therefore, a first object of the present invention to provide an intake valve opening system (13), comprising:
- a) controlled actuation means (1); and
- b) actuating stem (5) associated to the controlled actuation means (1),
- the system being defined by the fact that the controlled actuation means (1) projecting the actuating stem (5) into an opening direction (OD) sufficient to promote the opening of the intake valve (13), and in that the actuating stem (5), the controlled actuation means (1), or both comprise displacement absorbing means in a sense of relief (RD) opposite the projection imposed by the controlled actuation means and comprises return means of the actuating stem (5) in position enough to promote the reopening of the intake valve (13).
- It is a second object of the present invention to provide a method for starting compressors, defined by the fact that the system is as disclosed by the present invention and said method comprises the actuating steps through controlled actuation means (1) for opening an intake valve (13) according to the displacement movement of a piston (12) in the compression direction.
- It is a third and last object of the present invention to provide the use of intake valve opening system (13), defined by the fact that the system be as disclosed by the present invention and be employed in a compressor.
- Further, the common inventive concept to all the claimed protection context refers to the fact of the present invention to provide an intake valve opening system (13) in pressurization chambers (21) for reciprocating machines, so request a lower torque for the start of this reciprocating machine. Specifically, the present invention acts on the intake valve (13) of a compressor so as to not allow during the first instants of starting the compressor, builds up pressure in the pressurizing chamber. This measure makes the initial torque required for starting said compressor lower, reducing energy consumption and eliminating the need for electrical and electronic components that were used in the prior art to enable the start with higher torques.
- These and other objects of the invention will be immediately appreciated by those versed in the art and by companies with interests in the sector, and will be described in sufficient detail to reproduce in the description below.
- In order to better define and clarify the content of this patent application, these figures are presented:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the present invention, where it is possible to see the inner mechanisms to the outer casing (2) through the controlled actuation (1). -
FIG. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the present invention, wherein the movable piston (4) is in an upper position and the coil (7) has just been activated. -
FIG. 3 illustrates the sequence of operation, where it is perceived that the moving piston (4) is starting its path towards the static element (3). -
FIG. 4 shows the moving piston (4) in its final position with the stem (5) displaced downwards and acting on the valve element (13). -
FIG. 5 illustrates the instant when a piston (12) touches the intake valve (13), returning the actuating stem (5) and deforming the relief spring (10). -
FIG. 6 shows a set of pressurizer element (12) and pressurizing chamber (21) provided with actuation system on the valve element (13). -
FIG. 7 is similar toFIG. 5 , but in this image the pressurizer element (12) is in a top position, after having come into contact of said element with the valve element (13) and retracted the valve (13). - In a first object the present invention provides an intake valve opening system (13) comprising:
- a) controlled actuation means (1); and
- b) actuating stem (5) associated to the controlled actuation means (1),
- the system being defined by the fact that the controlled actuation means (1) projects the actuating stem (5) into an opening direction (OD) sufficient to promote the opening of the intake valve (13), and in that the actuating stem (5), the controlled actuation means (1), or both comprise displacement absorbing means in a sense of relief (RD) opposite the projection imposed by the controlled actuation means and comprises return means of the actuating stem (5) in position enough to promote the reopening of the intake valve (13).
- In one embodiment, the controlled environment of action is given by applying electric current.
- In one embodiment, the displacement absorbing means is comprised of at least one of the group defined by: elastic mechanical element; electric current intensity controller; Spring-gas; fluid compression; a calibrated balance masses; or equivalent.
- As springy mechanical element, we can exemplify in a non-limiting manner, the plate springs and compression. As for the embodiment that deals with the calibrated mass use for balance, is it exemplified not restrictively, that the construction of the actuating stem (5) and other peripherals associated with this, must be done accurately, so the actuating stem assembly (5) has total mass such that it is able to overcome the force imposed to open the intake valve (13) when the means of controlled operation (1) is triggered. When the piston (12) comes against the intake valve (13), the actuating stem (5) is pushed in the opposite direction to that which the means for controlled actuation (1) imposed by moving the metered mass and allowing the closure of said intake valve (13). The actuating stem (5) back to open the intake valve so that the piston returns.
- In one embodiment, the intake valve actuation system is defined by the fact that:
- a) actuation means is a solenoid fitted with a magnetizable movable plunger (4) housing the actuating stem (5), the solenoid being able to impose displacement of the moving piston (4) into an opening direction (OD);
- b) means of displacement absorption is a spring (10) associated to the movable piston (4) and actuating stem (5) able to allow, through elastic deformation, the displacement of the actuating stem (5) in a relief direction (RD), otherwise the displacement of the movable piston (4) when magnetized.
- In a second object, the present invention provides a method for starting compressors, defined by the fact that the system is as disclosed by the present invention and said method comprises the medium controlled actuation trigger steps (1) to open an intake valve (13) in accordance with the displacement movement of a piston (12) in the compression direction.
- In one embodiment, the actuating of controlled actuation means (1) takes place during the compressor start.
- In an embodiment of the present invention, the compressor starting method includes the steps of:
- a) activating a controlled actuation means (1) for opening an intake valve (13);
- b) initiating displacement movement of a piston (12) in the compression direction;
- c) absorbing piston displacement movement (12) when in contact with the intake valve (13),
- controlled actuation means (1) being held actuated during all steps (a) to (c).
- In a preferred embodiment, the controlled actuation means is disabled when the compressor reaches the pre-defined operating conditions to maintain an operating system.
- In a third and last object of the present invention, the system and method described are employed in a compressor.
- In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hermetic type compressor is used to feed cooling cycles.
- The examples shown herein are intended to illustrate only one of many ways of performing the invention, but without limiting the scope thereof.
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FIG. 1 illustrates how controlled actuation means (1) of intake valves (13) was achieved. In this picture it is clear that the outer casing (2) is associated with a static element (3) and the coil (7) of the solenoid. Said coil (7) is responsible for inducing magnetic force moving piston (4) to promote movement of said movable piston (4) towards the static element (3). This movement causes deformation of a return spring (9), which is responsible for returning the movable piston (4) to its original position when the coil (7) do not exert more force on said movable piston (4). The movable plunger (4) is associated with the internal sleeve (6) by interference fitting between them and the actuating stem (5) is fixed to the relief spring (10) the locking element (8). The movement promoted in the movable piston (4) causes the elements associated with it also having said movement, and it is this movement that causes the intake valve (13) present at the inlet of a reciprocating machine, is kept open. During testing, they showed their advantages for the construction of the inner sleeve (6) from a material which is electrically insulating. This prevents the actuating stem (5) to be directly influenced by the magnetic field generated by the coil (7). -
FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 show a sequence of how the controlled action is taken intake valve (13) in reciprocating compressors. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the initial time of operation of the controlled actuation means (1). With the induction of electric current, the coil (7) attracts the movable piston (4) into an opening direction (OD) by moving the actuating stem (5) and compressing the return spring (9). When moving, the movable piston (4) is magnetically attracted by the coil (7) leading from the relieving spring (10) associated with the actuating stem (5) via the locking element (8). Once actuated, the actuating stem (5) opens intake valve (13). -
FIG. 3 illustrates the means for controlled actuation (1) at an instant that the movable piston (4) is in an intermediate position of the displacement in opening direction (OD). The return spring (9) remains depressed, the inner stem (5) continues to move in the opening direction (OD), once the locking element (8) associating said inner stem (5) to the relief spring (10) and the inner sleeve (6) mounted with interference on the movable piston (4), also follow the movement in the opening direction (OD). -
FIG. 4 illustrates the moment when the piston (4) completes the displacement in opening direction (OD), with the return spring (9) fully compressed and the actuating stem (5), the inner sleeve (6) and the locking element (8) completely displaced to said opening direction (OD). In this position, an intake valve (13) is fully open, depending on displacement of actuating stem (5). -
FIG. 5 illustrates the moment when, due to shock from a piston (12) against the intake valve (13), the displacement of the actuating stem (5) and the locking element (8) in a direction relief (RD), tensioning the relief spring (10). The displacement of the actuating stem (5), according to the relief direction (RD), allows the return of the intake valve (13) which is displaced by movement of a piston (12) operating in a reciprocating compressor. The relief spring (10) has calibration such that deformation is promoted with less effort than the supportable by the magnetic field imposed by the coil (7), this ensures that said relief spring (10) always deform first, avoiding the displacement of the movable plunger (4). When the piston (12) ceases to have contact with the intake valve (13), the relief spring (10) is responsible for displacing the actuating stem (5) and locking element (8) in opening direction (OD). This movement again opens the intake valve (13) so as not to allow pressurization to take place in a chamber (21) of a reciprocating compressor. During the return of the actuating stem (5), as mentioned above, the inner sleeve (6) remains fixed in the movable piston (4). It is an opening and closing cycle of the intake valve (13) in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, and this cycle of opening and closing is responsible for not allowing pressure build-up in the chamber (21), reducing the amount torque required for starting a compressor containing the teachings disclosed herein. Additional embodiments for this concept relief intake valve (13) relate to the use of calibrated weights on the locking element (8) so as to dispense with the relief spring (10). Said calibrated weights are adjusted for moving in the opening direction (OD) when the movable piston (4) moves downwardly, moving the actuating stem (5) so as to open the intake valve (13). Analogously to the operation of the relief spring (10) calibrated weights are adjusted for moving towards relief (RD) when the piston (12) contacting the intake valve (13). -
FIG. 6 illustrates a set pressurizer (22) comprised of the pressurizing chamber (21), the piston assembly (12), rod (19) and handle (20), responsible for pressurization of a fluid in a set pressurizer (22). The pressurizer said assembly (22) further comprises intake ducts (17), inlet chamber (15), exhaust ducts (18) and discharge volume (16). In normal operating conditions, the discharge valve (14) operates to transfer pressurized fluid from the pressurizing chamber (21) into the discharge volume (16). The means controlled actuation (1) is also shown acting in the opening of the intake valve (13). In this position, the internal housing elements (2) through the controlled actuation (1) assume a position similar to that shown inFIG. 4 ). The crank (20) actuating the rod (19) performs a movement in the rotation direction (N). -
FIG. 7 illustrates the pressurizer assembly (22) at the instant that the piston (12) touches the intake valve (13) actuated by actuation means controlled (1). The moment depicted inFIG. 7 , is analogous to that shown inFIG. 5 , with the actuating stem (5) and displaced deforming the relief spring (10) in the direction of relief (RD). - Those skilled in the art will value the knowledge presented herein, and may play the invention shown in the embodiments, and other embodiments which fall within the scope of the appended claims.
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