Abstract:
A monolithic radiator cap comprising a minimal number of inexpensive constituent parts engages the filler neck of an automotive cooling system. A valving gasket is normally held against the sealing surface of the filler neck by a spring which is responsive to thermal expansion of the cooling medium for controlled fluid flow out of the system. A seal is carried by the cap to engage the interior wall of the filler neck and hermetically seal the filler neck. The seal is maintained during the working and vent positions of the cap. Alternately, the cap includes auxiliary valving means for controlling fluid flow into the system in response to thermal contraction of the cooling medium.
Abstract:
A radiator cap for a vehicle cooling system of a basically closed type includes a first valve which is open when the interior of the radiator is at atmospheric pressure, and remains open until fluid flow out of the radiator closes it. A second, or overpressure, valve in the radiator cap functions to vent the radiator only if potentially damaging excessive pressure exists within the radiator. The normal operating pressure range of the radiator is between the closing pressure of the first valve and the opening pressure of the second valve. When a low vacuum exists within the radiator, the first valve opens, permitting a metered flow of liquid coolant from a coolant recovery bottle back into the cooling system radiator. When a high vacuum is present within the radiator, the first valve opens further to permit higher flow rates of coolant back into the radiator.
Abstract:
A monolithic radiator cap comprising a minimal number of inexpensive constituent parts engages the filler neck of an automotive cooling system. A valving gasket is normally held against the sealing surface of the filler neck by a spring which is responsive to thermal expansion of the cooling medium for controlled fluid flow out of the system. A seal is carried by the cap to engage the interior wall of the filler neck and hermetically seal the filler neck. The seal is maintained during the working and vent positions of the cap. Alternately, the cap includes auxiliary valving means for controlling fluid flow into the system in response to thermal contraction of the cooling medium.
Abstract:
A valved automotive radiator cap which, when mounted on the filling tube of a radiator, permits water to be introduced into the interior of the radiator by use of a nozzle having a free tapered end, and the filling taking place without removing the cap from the filling tube.
Abstract:
A closure cap for containers or for use as a pipe socket closure including a rigid partition having a pair of valves acting in opposite directions for automatically compensating for pressure inequalities on either side of the partition. The valves include additional means for providing improved sealing support on the partition under the action of compression springs.
Abstract:
A cap for a vehicle coolant or fuel container with an automatically functioning excess-pressure and vacuum valve. The sealing lid of the cap is connected to a central part displaceable for a sealing relationship with a shoulder of the container against the action of a compression spring. A vacuum valve part is displaceably mounted in an axial opening in the center part. The vacuum valve has a bottom flange which is urged by a leaf spring into a sealing relationship with the central part against the action of a vacuum applied therebeneath.
Abstract:
A pressurized cooling system for a conventional internal combustion engine, wherein the cooling system includes an overflow passage communicating with the highest point in the radiator system in which there is an outflow check valve so that liquid expansion unseats the check valve and excess liquid passes through a passage to an accumulator tank; and when the radiator system cools and a low pressure suction condition is created, the liquid in the tank is drawn back through the same passage through a second check valve which opens inwardly toward the radiator to allow the liquid to be returned to the radiator.
Abstract:
A PRESSURE CAP UNIT WITH PRESSURE RELEASING MEANS FOR THE RADIATORS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, WHICH IS SO DESIGNED THAT IT CANNOT BE REMOVED UNLESS THE INTERNAL PRESSURE OF THE ASSOCIATED RADIATOR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RELEASED AND WHICH, THEREFORE, CAN BE HANDLED WITH NO DANGER OF SCALD AND IS HIGHLY SAFE.