公开(公告)号：WO1991000453A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003184

申请日：1990-06-05

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K31/5282 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/2261 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0218

Abstract: A butterfly valve (30) is described in which the plate member (32) is in facing relationship with a hollow shaft (34) and is moved by pistons (50, 52) disposed in the shaft. The pistons (50, 52) are mechanically coupled to the plate member (32) by cam followers (58, 60) which ride along cams (40, 42, 46, 48) formed in the shaft (34) and plate member. The plate member (32) is capable of both revolutionary and translational movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (34) toward the end of minimizing the externally supplied energy required to operate the valve (30). The pistons (50, 52) collectively have a center of mass that coincides with the center of the duct (68) toward the end of minimizing vibrational effects.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种蝶阀（30），其中板件（32）与空心轴（34）处于面对关系，并且由设置在轴中的活塞（50,52）移动。 活塞（50,52）通过沿着形成在轴（34）和板构件中的凸轮（40,42,46,48）骑行的凸轮从动件（58,60）机械地联接到板构件（32）。 板构件（32）能够相对于轴（34）的纵向轴线朝着最小化操作阀（30）所需的外部供应能量的端部进行革命性和平移运动。 活塞（50,52）共同地具有与管道（68）的中心一致的质心，使得最小化振动效应的结束。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000450A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003180

申请日：1990-06-05

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K1/2261 ,  F16K15/03 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0218

Abstract: A butterfly valve (10) includes a duct (12) defining a fluid flow path (16) and a plate-like valve member (22) pivotal in the duct to in one position span and close the latter. The valve member (22) is pivotal to a second position spanning the duct and extending parallel to the flow path to allow fluid flow therein. Means (30, 32, 34, 64, 66, 68) are provided for altering the effective area distribution of the valve member (22) about its pivot axis (20) to decrease the operating torque required by the inventive valve in comparison with conventional butterfly valves.

Abstract translation: 蝶阀（10）包括限定流体流动路径（16）的管道（12）和在管道中枢转到一个位置并跨过其中的板状阀构件（22）。 阀构件（22）枢转到跨越管道的第二位置并且平行于流动路径延伸以允许流体在其中流动。 提供装置（30,32,34,64,66,68），用于改变阀构件（22）围绕其枢转轴线（20）的有效面积分布，以降低本发明阀门所需的操作扭矩与常规 蝶阀。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000449A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003179

申请日：1990-06-05

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K15/035

Abstract: A butterfly valve (10) includes a duct (12) defining a fluid flow path (16) and a plate-like valve member (20) pivotal in the duct to in one position close the latter. The valve member (20) is pivotal to a second position spanning the duct (12) and extending parallel to the flow path to allow fluid flow therein. Means (28, 34, 60) are provided for altering the effective area distribution of the valve member (20) about its pivot axis (22) to effect opening and closing of the inventive valve in response to fluid pressure forces acting thereon.

Abstract translation: 蝶形阀（10）包括限定流体流动路径（16）的管道（12）和在管道中枢转到关闭其的一个位置的板状阀构件（20）。 阀构件（20）枢转到跨越管道（12）的第二位置并且平行于流动路径延伸以允许流体在其中流动。 提供装置（28,34,60）用于改变阀构件（20）围绕其枢转轴线（22）的有效面积分布，以响应于作用在其上的流体压力力来实现本发明的阀的打开和关闭。

公开(公告)号：WO1992003674A1

公开(公告)日：1992-03-05

申请号：PCT/US1991005487

申请日：1991-07-31

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  DAVIS, Brian, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  CRONENBERG, Stephan, R.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: B64D13/02 ,  F16K1/222 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: A flow modulator (48) for a butterfly valve (40) incorporates a first protrusion (64) on the high-pressure side (52) of the modulator and a second protrusion (66) on the low-pressure side (54). The second protrusion (66) is spaced from the leading edge (60) to define a surface portion (88) of the low-pressure side (54). In operation, the second protrusion (66) functions as a flow restrictor that increases pressure in a region (86) of the flow path (44) bordered in part by the second protrusion and the surface portion (88). This increase in pressure serves to minimize the net aerodynamically-induced closing torque exerted on the modulator (46). The height of the second protrusion and its distance from the leading edge are shown to be important design parameters. In addition, the user of a third protrusion (114) for reducing torque drop-off at high rotational angles is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：WO1991000463A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003182

申请日：1990-06-05

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K15/03

CPC classification number: F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K1/2261 ,  F16K15/03 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0218

Abstract: A butterfly-type check valve (30) employs a secondary check valve (38) that is carried on the valve plate (36). The valve plate (36) is revolvable and translatable relative to the pivot shaft (34). In operation, the check valve (30) opens in response to a change in aerodynamic forces which act on the valve plate (36), the change being effected as a response to the opening of the secondary check valve (38). As the valve plate (36) rotates to an open position, its revolutionary movement relative to the shaft (34) changes the location of pivot points (40) relative to the surface (62) of the plate. This changes the areas (42, 44) of the surface (62) on both sides of the pivot points (40) so that the aerodynamic forces cause the valve (30) to open still further.

Abstract translation: 蝶形止回阀（30）采用承载在阀板（36）上的二次止回阀（38）。 阀板（36）可相对于枢轴（34）旋转和平移。 在操作中，止回阀（30）响应于作用于阀板（36）的空气动力的变化而打开，该变化作为对次级止回阀（38）的打开的响应而进行。 当阀板（36）旋转到打开位置时，其相对于轴（34）的革命性运动改变了枢转点（40）相对于板的表面（62）的位置。 这改变了枢转点（40）两侧的表面（62）的区域（42,44），使得空气动力使阀（30）进一步打开。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000459A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003641

申请日：1990-06-28

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U. ,  TERVO, John, N.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K15/035 ,  F16K1/221

Abstract: A method for facilitating control of a butterfly valve, butterfly valves (40, 180) adapted for use with the method, and a fluid system (242) incorporating such valves are disclosed. All three use or incorporate butterfly valve structure that provides for relative translational movement (246) between the valve plate (42, 182, 248) and a pivot axis (232) in order to alter fluid dynamic torque exerted on the valve plate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方便控制蝶阀的方法，适用于该方法的蝶形阀（40,180）和结合这种阀的流体系统（242）。 所有三种使用或并入蝶阀结构，其提供阀板（42,182,248）和枢转轴线（232）之间的相对平移运动（246），以便改变施加在阀板上的流体动力学扭矩。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000458A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003615

申请日：1990-06-26

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  TERVO, John, N. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0218

Abstract: A butterfly valve method and apparatus (10) employing a variably positionable pivot shaft (30). The apparatus (10) comprises a duct (16), a valve plate (12), and a pivot shaft (30). Near closed rotational positions of the valve plate (12), the plate is pivotally supported by a support shaft (18) which is movably secured to the duct (16). Over a substantial range of open rotational positions, the valve plate (12) is pivotally supported by the pivot shaft (30), which is translationally movable relative to the valve plate (12) so that fluid-dynamic torque exerted on the plate can be altered. The method comprises the steps of rotationally moving the valve plate (12) away from the closed position whereby fluid-dynamic torque is increased, and translationally moving the pivot shaft (30) relative to the valve plate whereby the torque is then decreased.

Abstract translation: 一种使用可变定位的枢轴（30）的蝶阀方法和装置（10）。 设备（10）包括管道（16），阀板（12）和枢轴（30）。 阀板（12）的近闭合旋转位置，板可枢转地支撑在可移动地固定到管道（16）上的支承轴（18）上。 在相当大的开放旋转位置范围内，阀板（12）由枢轴（30）可枢转地支撑，枢轴（30）可相对于阀板（12）平移运动，使得施加在板上的流体动力学扭矩可以是 改变。 该方法包括以下步骤：使阀板（12）从闭合位置旋转移动，从而使流体动力学转矩增加，并且使枢转轴（30）相对于阀板平移运动，从而扭矩减小。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000454A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003468

申请日：1990-06-20

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  TERVO, John, N. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/2261 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K1/222 ,  F16K15/035

Abstract: A method for opening a sealingly closed, balanced-torque butterfly valve, and apparatus adapted for use with the method. The butterfly valve (40) comprises a valve plate (42) having a peripherally disposed seal (162) seated in an annular recess (160). A flow passage (164, 166) is formed in the valve plate (42) and fluidically connects the recess (160) to the downstream-facing surface of the valve plate. A check valve (168) is disposed in the flow passage (164, 166) to alternately block or permit flow therethrough. Outwardly directed pressure exerted by high-pressure fluid on the seal (162) is relieved by opening the check valve (168) in response to a slight translational movement of the valve plate (42) relative to a rotatable shaft (72) which pivotally connects the valve plate to the duct (146).

Abstract translation: 用于打开密封的平衡扭矩蝶阀的方法，以及适用于该方法的装置。 蝶阀（40）包括阀板（42），其具有安置在环形凹部（160）中的外围设置的密封件（162）。 在阀板（42）中形成流动通道（164,166），并将凹部（160）流体连接到阀板的面向下游的表面。 止回阀（168）设置在流动通道（164,166）中以交替地阻挡或允许流过其中。 通过响应于阀板（42）相对于可枢转地连接的可旋转轴（72）的轻微的平移运动来打开止回阀（168）来释放由高压流体施加在密封件（162）上的向外定向的压力 阀板到管道（146）。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000457A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003471

申请日：1990-06-20

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  ANDERSON, Blaine, W. ,  TERVO, John, N. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K15/035 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K1/222

Abstract: A balanced-torque butterfly valve (40) incorporates a pivot mechanism (52) designed to provide for bimodal movement of the valve plate (42). The valve plate (42) has a cavity (54) formed therein to receive the pivot mechanism (52) and to accommodate translational movement of the valve plate relative to the mechanism. This eliminates fluid dynamic effects that would be produced if the mechanism were positioned in the flow path (44) and external to the valve plate (42). The pivot mechanism (52) comprises a center shaft (70) rotatable relative to the valve plate (42), and a carrier shaft (72) which is in fixed rotational relation to the valve plate (42) and extends through the mounting body (46). This permits both translational movement of the valve plate (42), and detection of its rotational position from a vantage point outside of the flow path (44). In addition, the carrier shaft (72) cooperates with bearings (104) to minimize load-bearing requirements of rack and pinion gears (64, 66, 116, 118) which are used to convert rotational movement of the center shaft (70) to translational movement of the valve plate (42).

Abstract translation: 平衡扭矩蝶阀（40）包括设计成提供阀板（42）的双模运动的枢转机构（52）。 阀板（42）具有形成在其中的空腔（54），以容纳枢转机构（52）并且适应阀板相对于机构的平移运动。 这消除了如果机构位于流动路径（44）中并且位于阀板（42）外部时将产生的流体动力学效应。 枢转机构（52）包括可相对于阀板（42）旋转的中心轴（70）和与阀板（42）固定旋转关系并延伸穿过安装体（42）的行星架轴（72） 46）。 这允许阀板（42）的平移运动，以及从流路（44）外的有利位置检测其旋转位置。 此外，承载轴（72）与轴承（104）配合，以最小化齿条和小齿轮（64,66,116,118）的承载要求，以便将中心轴（70）的旋转运动转换成 阀板（42）的平移运动。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000456A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003470

申请日：1990-06-20

Applicant: ALLIED-SIGNAL INC.

Inventor： ALLIED-SIGNAL INC. ,  BALL, Larry, K. ,  HINES, Marshall, U.

IPC: F16K01/22

CPC classification number: F16K1/222 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K15/035

Abstract: This invention relates to butterfly valve methods and apparatus which employ or incorporate structure that permits translational movement of the valve plate (20) relative to the pivot mechanism (52). The method having a valve plate that is moved from a first rotational position toward a second rotational position while being subjected to the net torque exerted thereon by fluid conveyed along the flow path. The net torque resists the forementioned movement and tends to rotate the valve plate (20) back toward the first rotational position. The movement of the valve plate is characterized by a succession of rotational and translational movements, the translational movements serving to facilitate the rotational movements by decreasing the net torque. In the apparatus both rotational and translational movement is provided for by a butterfly valve which comprises in combination: a mounting body (41) defining a portion of a flow path for a fluid to be conveyed therethrough; a valve plate (20) supported within and transecting the flow path; pivot means journalled in the mounting body for supporting the valve plate; a differential gear operably connected to the pivot means (52) to transmit torque thereto; and an input shaft (48) operably connected to the differential gear (50) to apply input torque to the latter. The differential gear functions as a mechanical resolver through which either rotational or translational movement of the valve plate (20) is produced in response to rotation of the input shaft (48).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用或结合允许阀板（20）相对于枢轴机构（52）平移运动的结构的蝶阀方法和装置。 该方法具有从第一旋转位置朝向第二旋转位置移动的阀板，同时受到沿着流路输送的流体施加在其上的净转矩。 净扭矩抵抗前述运动，并且倾向于使阀板（20）向第一旋转位置旋转。 阀板的运动的特征在于一系列旋转和平移运动，平移运动用于通过减小净转矩来促进旋转运动。 在装置中，旋转和平移运动由蝶阀提供，该蝶阀包括组合的：安装体（41），其限定要通过其输送的流体的流动路径的一部分; 支撑在所述流路内并横切所述流路的阀板（20） 枢轴装置安装在安装体中，用于支撑阀板; 差速齿轮可操作地连接到所述枢转装置（52）以向其传递扭矩; 以及可操作地连接到差速齿轮（50）以向其输入扭矩施加输入扭矩的输入轴（48）。 差速齿轮用作机械分解器，响应于输入轴（48）的旋转而产生阀板（20）的旋转或平移运动。