Difference between revisions of "Inflatable Valves"
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'''Inflatable Valve''' includes a valve body received in a fluid line and defining a generally annular flow passage therewith. A flexible member disposed on the valve body is selectively inflated to open and close the flow passage. A filter is interposed between the valve body and flexible member. The filter prevents injection of the flexible member in a pre-cured state into an internal passage provided in the valve body. A bonding material is provided between the flexible member and the valve body to provide a secure mechanical engagement therebetween as the material is cured to a cross-linked polymer state. The bonding of the flexible member also eliminates crevices in the final assembled valve member. The fluid line also includes a linear portion at the outlet to facilitate drainage of the valve. | |||
Latest revision as of 23:42, 20 January 2013
Inflatable Valve includes a valve body received in a fluid line and defining a generally annular flow passage therewith. A flexible member disposed on the valve body is selectively inflated to open and close the flow passage. A filter is interposed between the valve body and flexible member. The filter prevents injection of the flexible member in a pre-cured state into an internal passage provided in the valve body. A bonding material is provided between the flexible member and the valve body to provide a secure mechanical engagement therebetween as the material is cured to a cross-linked polymer state. The bonding of the flexible member also eliminates crevices in the final assembled valve member. The fluid line also includes a linear portion at the outlet to facilitate drainage of the valve.