CA1204648A - Float valve - Google Patents

Float valve

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Publication number
CA1204648A
CA1204648A CA000441651A CA441651A CA1204648A CA 1204648 A CA1204648 A CA 1204648A CA 000441651 A CA000441651 A CA 000441651A CA 441651 A CA441651 A CA 441651A CA 1204648 A CA1204648 A CA 1204648A
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Canada
Prior art keywords
valve
chamber
float
lever
outlet port
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CA000441651A
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English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Charles G. Roberts
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Roberts & Associates Water And Waste Treatment Ltd
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Roberts & Associates Water And Waste Treatment Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K33/00—Floats for actuation of valves or other apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/12—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
    • F16K31/18—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
    • F16K31/20—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve
    • F16K31/24—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve with a transmission with parts linked together from a single float to a single valve
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7413—Level adjustment or selection means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7423—Rectilinearly traveling float
    • Y10T137/7426—Float co-axial with valve or port
    • Y10T137/7436—Float rigid with valve
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7439—Float arm operated valve
    • Y10T137/7465—Assembly mounted on and having reciprocating valve element coaxial with inlet pipe
    • Y10T137/7468—Horizontal or side entering pipe
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7439—Float arm operated valve
    • Y10T137/7485—Pivoted valve

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Float Valves (AREA)
CA000441651A 1982-11-30 1983-11-22 Float valve Expired CA1204648A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8234090 1982-11-30
GB8234090 1982-11-30

Publications (1)

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CA1204648A true CA1204648A (en) 1986-05-20

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CA000441651A Expired CA1204648A (en) 1982-11-30 1983-11-22 Float valve

Country Status (13)

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US (1) US4640307A (en, 2012)
EP (1) EP0110577B1 (en, 2012)
JP (1) JPS59110985A (en, 2012)
KR (1) KR840006519A (en, 2012)
AT (1) ATE21750T1 (en, 2012)
AU (1) AU566746B2 (en, 2012)
CA (1) CA1204648A (en, 2012)
DE (1) DE3365707D1 (en, 2012)
ES (1) ES8501096A1 (en, 2012)
HK (1) HK40388A (en, 2012)
IN (1) IN159755B (en, 2012)
SG (1) SG111187G (en, 2012)
ZA (1) ZA838410B (en, 2012)

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US4640307A (en) 1987-02-03
HK40388A (en) 1988-06-10
IN159755B (en, 2012) 1987-06-06
EP0110577A1 (en) 1984-06-13
AU2137883A (en) 1984-06-07
EP0110577B1 (en) 1986-08-27
ES527619A0 (es) 1984-11-01
KR840006519A (ko) 1984-11-30
ES8501096A1 (es) 1984-11-01
JPS59110985A (ja) 1984-06-27
ATE21750T1 (de) 1986-09-15
SG111187G (en) 1988-05-20
AU566746B2 (en) 1987-10-29
DE3365707D1 (en) 1986-10-02
ZA838410B (en) 1985-02-27

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