摘要:
Improved techniques are provided for adjusting the axial position of a rotatable valve closure element carrying an elastomeric annular seal with respect to a metallic valve body. An adjustable nut is threaded to the valve body and includes a recess for receiving a lower stem of the valve closure member. One or more interference members are spaced radially between the nut and the lower stem, and permit axial movement of the lower stem and thus the annular seals with respect to the valve body, while enabling the valve closure member to freely rotate during normal use of the valve. According to the method of the present invention, the lower stem is positioned within the recess of the nut, interference members are then fitted therebetween, the subassembly is then connected to the valve body and the shaft end interconnected with the valve closure member, and the closure member and seal are then centered with respect to the valve body by rotating the nut, which is then locked in position with respect to the valve body when the desired axial position has been achieved.
摘要:
A transmission assembly for operating a double block and bleed valve system having a first block valve with a first valve shaft, a second block valve with a second valve shaft and a bleed valve disposed between the first and second block valves, the transmission assembly comprising a cam assembly having a cam plate journaled for rotation about a fixed axis, a first link member interconnecting the cam assembly and the first shaft for effecting rotation of the first shaft in response to rotation of the cam plate, a second link member interconnecting the cam assembly and the second shaft for effecting rotation of the second shaft in response to rotation of the cam plate, said first link member being operative to effect initial rotation of the first shaft from a first position in response to rotation of said cam plate, said second link member being operative to effect initial rotation of said second shaft from a first position in response to further rotation of said cam plate after said initial rotation of said first shaft, said first and second link members being operative to rotate the first and second shafts, respectively, to a terminal second position in response to further rotation of the cam plate.
摘要:
A means for adjusting the relative positioning of a valve closure element with respect to a valve seat is formed by a hub on the closure element having a valve stem receiving bore and at least two generally opposed threaded passages intersecting the bore. Threaded members are received in each bore to engage the valve stem from generally opposite sides thereof. Movement of the threaded members adjusts the relative positioning of the closure element with respect to the valve seat and valve stems while securing the closure element to the latter.
摘要:
A method of forming a finished torus of precise dimension which can be used to form piston segments for use in a rotary actuator in which a torus workpiece is rigidly mounted on a support in such a manner as to leave a first hemi-toroidal surface of the torus workpiece exposed, the support being mounted on a suitable means to rotate the torus workpiece about a fixed axis passing through the center of the torus workpiece, the first hemi-toroidal surface of the torus workpiece being turned with a circular cutting tool by moving the cutting tool in a semi-circular path across the first hemi-toroidal surface of the torus workpiece, then flipping over the torus workpiece and mounting it on the support while leaving a second hemi-toroidal surface of the torus workpiece exposed and once against moving the cutting tool in a semi-circular path across the second hemi-toroidal surface of the torus workpiece while the torus workpiece and support are rotated about the center axis of the torus to thereby produce a finished torus of second, smaller dimension. In forming pistons for use in a rotary actuator, the finished torus is cut into desired segments to form at least one piston segment.
摘要:
An apparatus for maintaining valve element/valve seat alignment in valve assemblies employing trunnion mounted valve elements, the apparatus including a shaft or trunnion attached to the valve element and provided with an axially extending bore which receives an expandable plug, axially fixed relative to the shaft, there being means provided to laterally expand the plug to effect frictional engagement between the plug and the bore of the shaft.
摘要:
Improved techniques are provided for manufacturing a toroidal arc segment piston for use in a fluid pressure responsive rotary actuator, and for forming an actuator housing defining an arcuate chamber for receiving a rotary actuator piston. A moldable polymeric material is positioned within an arcuate master chamber in a piston-forming fixture, and a metal piston core is rotatably mounted to the fixture. The piston core is rotated to displace the polymeric material and form a sheath about the piston core. After curing, the piston core and sheath are rotated out of the arcuate master chamber, and are installed in a rotary actuator housing. A master piston may similarly be used to form a polymeric lining which defines the chamber for receiving the piston in the actuator housing.
摘要:
A bleed valve assembly for use in a double block and bleed valve system having first and second block valves comprising a body which is disposed between the block valves which forms a chamber, a flowway having a generally smooth flowway surface defined by the body and partially defining the chamber, the body having a cavity which is in open communication with the chamber and a drain outlet in open communication with the cavity, there being disposed a valve assembly in the cavity which has a rotatable valve element which can be moved between a first open position permitting flow through the drain outlet and a second closed position preventing flow through the drain outlet, the valve assembly having a portion which partially defines the flowway surface when the valve element is in the second or closed position.
摘要:
An improved rotary valve assembly having a valve body, a valve element rotatably disposed in the body and having a first bore which is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the valve element and a shaft member rotatably mounted in the valve body and extending into the first bore into the valve element, the valve element further having a second bore which is transverse to and intersects the first bore, a threaded torque transmission member being threadedly received in the second bore and having an end face which abuts the shaft member whereby the torque transmission member can be compressively urged against the shaft member, the first bore in the valve element having an abutment surface which is generally opposite the second bore, the shaft member having an outer surface defining an engagement portion which is engageable with the abutment surface, either the abutment surface or the engagement portion of the outer surface of the shaft being provided with friction-inducing formations such that when the torque transmission member is compressively urged against the shaft member, the friction-inducing formations on either the abutment surface or the engagement portion of the outer surface of the shaft are urged into biting or frictional engagement with the other of the abutment surface or the engagement portion of the outer surface of the shaft.
摘要:
A butterfly valve having a composite, reinforced seat, the valve having a one piece body defining a radially inwardly extending annular rib, the valve seat being a U-shaped annular member of a generally resilient material and having a radially outwardly opening channel which engages the rib of the valve body to provide an interlocking engagement between the valve seat and the valve body, the seat including a series of generally U-shaped structural members made of a material more rigid than the resilient material of the seat, the U-shaped member being bonded to the seat, the U-shaped members being spaced sufficiently to permit distortion of the seat so that it can be inserted in the valve body.
摘要:
A valve assembly comprising a valve housing defining an internal valve cavity and a fluid flow passageway, a valve element rotatably received in the valve cavity to control flow through the passageway, one of the valve housing or the valve element defining a seating surface, the other defining a seal member carrying surface, and a seal member carried on the seal member carrying surface on either the valve housing or the valve element for engaging the seating surface and effecting a seal between the valve using the valve element, the seal member being comprised of an intumescent material.