EP1446339A1 - Continuous positive displacement metering valve - Google Patents

Continuous positive displacement metering valve

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EP1446339A1
EP1446339A1 EP01981885A EP01981885A EP1446339A1 EP 1446339 A1 EP1446339 A1 EP 1446339A1 EP 01981885 A EP01981885 A EP 01981885A EP 01981885 A EP01981885 A EP 01981885A EP 1446339 A1 EP1446339 A1 EP 1446339A1
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fluid
valve
meter
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motor
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Richard Jefferson
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B7/00—Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving
    • F04B7/0003—Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving the distribution member forming both the inlet and discharge distributor for one single pumping chamber
    • F04B7/0011—Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving the distribution member forming both the inlet and discharge distributor for one single pumping chamber and having an oscillating movement
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B13/00—Pumps specially modified to deliver fixed or variable measured quantities

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  • This invention relates to continuous positive displacement metering valves, and more particularly to an improved linear metering valve having an innovative dual rack and pinion design that enables a valve to dispense from one meter chamber while another meter chamber is filling.
  • Microvalves are known in the prior art for dispensing fluid materials such as adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, SMT adhesives, two part adhesives, and solder pastes (with solids dispersed therein), and the like, in a repeatable and accurate manner.
  • fluid materials such as adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, SMT adhesives, two part adhesives, and solder pastes (with solids dispersed therein), and the like, in a repeatable and accurate manner.
  • these dispensers for fluid material are usd in a wide variety of industries, such as electronic assembly and repair, form in place gasketing, component assembly and sealing, mold making, casting, tool and machine and equipment fabrication and assembly, SMT repair, and a variety of other uses.
  • the present invention comprises continuous operation metering valve based on true volumetric positive displacement technology.
  • the inventive valve uses an innovative dual rack and drive pinion design that enables the valve to dispense from one meter chamber while the other meter chamber is filling. This provides greater dispense cycle rates because it does not require a fill or reload period.
  • the inventive metering valve is capable of almost unlimited precision dispensing with "on-the-fly" adjustment capability. The metering valve is easily disassembled and cleaned, using stainless steel wetted path components and Teflon seals for the widest range of chemical compatibility.
  • An integral electronic board mounted to the side of the valve, may be utilized to control the unique 4-way directional valve and motor direction (when not using a rotary encoder control).
  • Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional frontal view of a metering valve constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view similar to Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the metering valve illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2;
  • Fig. 4 is a plan view, in isolation, of a meter rod which forms a part of the present invention
  • Fig. 5 is an end view of the meter rod shown in Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a back view of a valve block which forms a part of the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 is a side view of the valve block illustrated in Fig. 6;
  • Fig. 8 is an front view of the metering block shown in Figs. 6 and 7;
  • Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the valve block illustrated in Figs. 6-8, taken along lines 9-9 of Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the valve block illustrated in Figs. 6-9, taken along lines 10-10 of Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 11 is a schematic plan view of a directional valve which forms a part of the present invention.
  • Fig. 12 is an end view of the directional valve shown in Fig. 11;
  • Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 13-13 of Fig. 11.
  • the valve 10 is advantageously constructed in a modular fashion, to include a valve block 12, a meter block 14, and a motor block 16.
  • the valve block may be constructed of stainless steel or other suitable material, and comprises in a preferred embodiment a tapered bore 18 for receiving therein a tapered directional valve 20.
  • the valve 20 preferably comprises a 4-way tapered seat valve, of a known construction, and is secured within the bore 18 using a nut and washer assembly 22 (Fig. 3).
  • a 4-way cylindrical seat valve and corresponding cylindrical bore could be utilized, and the employment of other known directional valve configurations is within the scope of the invention as well.
  • the directional valve 20 is actuated, in the illustrated embodiment, using a pivot arm 24 (Fig. 3), which in turn is responsive to a pivot plate 26.
  • An air cylinder 28 may be utilized to drive the pivot plate 26, responsive to the actuation of a solenoid valve (not shown), driven in turn by commands from a control circuit/switch 30, or other suitable means.
  • the meter block 14 may be constructed, as well, of stainless steel or other suitable material.
  • a pair of bores 32 in the meter block 14 are adapted to accommodate corresponding ones of a pair of meter rods 34.
  • the meter rods 34 each include a respective meter tip 36, which is particularly adapted to apply displacement pressure against fluid contained in the bore 32 and metering chamber 37 corresponding thereto.
  • Such fluid is a fluid to be dispensed, as discussed supra in the background portion of this application, and may include, for example, adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, SMT adhesives, two part adhesives, and solder pastes (with solids dispersed therein), and the like, or any other desired fluid.
  • the fluid is introduced into the valve 10 via a fluid inlet port 38 which preferably comprises a female Luer Lock or 10-32 inlet.
  • a syringe mount bracket 40 may be employed, to accommodate industrial syringes containing the fluid to be dispensed, and to be introduced into the valve through the inlet port 38.
  • such syringes typically have a fluid capacity of up to 35 cc.
  • this housing element may be constructed of tool steel, for example, plated with a hard chrome finish to provide improved wear resistance.
  • a motor 42 which may comprise a 6 watt, 24 VDC gear motor, in one preferred embodiment.
  • the motor drives a drive gear 44 in the motor housing 16, which housing also contains a spur/idler gear 46 and a thrust washer 48.
  • the upper ends of the meter rods 34 are configured as racks in a rack and pinion system.
  • the outer perimeters of the meter rods 34 in this region comprise gear teeth 50 which are adapted to engage corresponding teeth on the outer perimeter of the drive gear 44, so that, as in a rack and pinion system, rotation of the drive gear 44 by the motor 42 causes linear actuation of the meter rods 34 in both an upward and a downward direction.
  • rotation of the motor in a first direction will cause the respective meter rods 34a and 34b to move linearly in opposing directions, with one moving upwardly and the other downwardly.
  • a controlled signal to the drive motor 42 rotates the drive gear 44, which in turn pushes one of the two racks or meter rods 34 in the dispense direction (downwardly) and the other rack or meter rod 34 in the fill direction (upwardly).
  • the meter rods 34 are assembled with cup seals to provide a chemically compatible, positive fluid seal. This linear rack movement results in positive volumetric fluid displacement. Low voltage signals to the motor result in a low dispense rate. Small voltage signals result in small shot sizes.
  • Each side of the dual meter chamber valve preferably holds 1 cc of fluid volume, although smaller or larger capacity metering valves may be appropriate for certain applications.
  • the limit switch on the switch plate 52 reverses the motor polarity and begins dispensing from the opposing metering chamber. Simultaneously with the reverse in motor polarity, the valve 20 is actuated to an alternate position, so that the other metering chamber is established in fluid contact with a fluid outlet 54, which preferably comprises a male Luer Lock.
  • a rotary encoder on the motor 42 can provide a closed loop signal that rotates the motor in controlled discrete angular movements that result in precise linear displacement.
  • a particular advantage of the present invention is the ability to easily disassemble the system components for easy maintenance and cleaning. Only three screws need be removed to complete the disassembly. Once disassembled, the bores may simply be brushed out to clean them.
  • a disposable path version of the inventive metering valve may be employed, wherein the meter block and valve block assemblies may be provided in low cost injection molded plastic for applications where two part materials may set up or where clean up is not safe, as with hazardous materials, or not cost effective.
  • a stepper motor could be utilized, if desired.
  • a microshot version can be utilized, using a specialized coupling design, where smaller meter rod tips are attached to the standard meter racks.

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Abstract

A continuous operation metering valve, based on true volumetric positive displacement technology, uses an innovative dual rack and drive pinion design that enables the valve (34) to dispense from one meter chamber (32) while the other meter chamber (32) is filling. This provides greater dispense cycle rates because it does not require a fill or reload period. With an optional encoder-controlled motor (42), the inventive metering valve is capable of almost unlimited precision dispensing with "on-the-fly" adjustment capability. The metering valve is easily disassembled and cleaned, using stainless steel wetted path components and Teflon seals for the widest range of chemical compatibility. An integral electronic board, mounted to the side of the valve, may be utilized to control the 4-way directional valve and motor direction (when not using a rotary encoder control).

Description

CONTINUOUS POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERING VALVE
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of the filing date of Provisional Application Serial No. 60/198,594, filed on April 19, 2000, which application is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to continuous positive displacement metering valves, and more particularly to an improved linear metering valve having an innovative dual rack and pinion design that enables a valve to dispense from one meter chamber while another meter chamber is filling.
Microvalves are known in the prior art for dispensing fluid materials such as adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, SMT adhesives, two part adhesives, and solder pastes (with solids dispersed therein), and the like, in a repeatable and accurate manner. Typically, these dispensers for fluid material are usd in a wide variety of industries, such as electronic assembly and repair, form in place gasketing, component assembly and sealing, mold making, casting, tool and machine and equipment fabrication and assembly, SMT repair, and a variety of other uses.
Existing positive displacement dispensing systems of this type are of a rotary construction, such as the valve disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,931,355, herein expressly incorporated by reference, commonly assigned with the present application. Thus, they are not based on true volumetric positive displacement technology. It would be advantageous for at least some dispensing applications to utilized metering valves based on true volumetric positive displacement technology, which enable the valve to dispense from a first meter chamber while the second meter chamber is filling, and vice- versa. The result would be continuous operating cycle, with greater dispense cycle rates because of the lack of need for a fill or reload period. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises continuous operation metering valve based on true volumetric positive displacement technology. Unlike conventional metering valves, the inventive valve uses an innovative dual rack and drive pinion design that enables the valve to dispense from one meter chamber while the other meter chamber is filling. This provides greater dispense cycle rates because it does not require a fill or reload period. With an optional encoder-controlled motor, the inventive metering valve is capable of almost unlimited precision dispensing with "on-the-fly" adjustment capability. The metering valve is easily disassembled and cleaned, using stainless steel wetted path components and Teflon seals for the widest range of chemical compatibility. An integral electronic board, mounted to the side of the valve, may be utilized to control the unique 4-way directional valve and motor direction (when not using a rotary encoder control). The invention, together with additional features and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying illustrative drawing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional frontal view of a metering valve constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view similar to Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 3 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the metering valve illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2;
Fig. 4 is a plan view, in isolation, of a meter rod which forms a part of the present invention; Fig. 5 is an end view of the meter rod shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 is a back view of a valve block which forms a part of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is a side view of the valve block illustrated in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is an front view of the metering block shown in Figs. 6 and 7;
Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the valve block illustrated in Figs. 6-8, taken along lines 9-9 of Fig. 8;
Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the valve block illustrated in Figs. 6-9, taken along lines 10-10 of Fig. 8;
Fig. 11 is a schematic plan view of a directional valve which forms a part of the present invention;
Fig. 12 is an end view of the directional valve shown in Fig. 11; and
Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 13-13 of Fig. 11.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now more particularly to the drawings, there is shown in Figs. 1-3 a continuous metering valve 10 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. The valve 10 is advantageously constructed in a modular fashion, to include a valve block 12, a meter block 14, and a motor block 16. The valve block may be constructed of stainless steel or other suitable material, and comprises in a preferred embodiment a tapered bore 18 for receiving therein a tapered directional valve 20. The valve 20 preferably comprises a 4-way tapered seat valve, of a known construction, and is secured within the bore 18 using a nut and washer assembly 22 (Fig. 3). However, alternatively, for example, a 4-way cylindrical seat valve and corresponding cylindrical bore could be utilized, and the employment of other known directional valve configurations is within the scope of the invention as well.
The directional valve 20 is actuated, in the illustrated embodiment, using a pivot arm 24 (Fig. 3), which in turn is responsive to a pivot plate 26. An air cylinder 28 may be utilized to drive the pivot plate 26, responsive to the actuation of a solenoid valve (not shown), driven in turn by commands from a control circuit/switch 30, or other suitable means.
The meter block 14 may be constructed, as well, of stainless steel or other suitable material. A pair of bores 32 in the meter block 14 are adapted to accommodate corresponding ones of a pair of meter rods 34. The meter rods 34 each include a respective meter tip 36, which is particularly adapted to apply displacement pressure against fluid contained in the bore 32 and metering chamber 37 corresponding thereto. Such fluid is a fluid to be dispensed, as discussed supra in the background portion of this application, and may include, for example, adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, SMT adhesives, two part adhesives, and solder pastes (with solids dispersed therein), and the like, or any other desired fluid. The fluid is introduced into the valve 10 via a fluid inlet port 38 which preferably comprises a female Luer Lock or 10-32 inlet. A syringe mount bracket 40 may be employed, to accommodate industrial syringes containing the fluid to be dispensed, and to be introduced into the valve through the inlet port 38. Typically, such syringes have a fluid capacity of up to 35 cc.
With reference now to the motor block 16, this housing element may be constructed of tool steel, for example, plated with a hard chrome finish to provide improved wear resistance. To the motor block 16 is attached a motor 42, which may comprise a 6 watt, 24 VDC gear motor, in one preferred embodiment. The motor drives a drive gear 44 in the motor housing 16, which housing also contains a spur/idler gear 46 and a thrust washer 48.
The upper ends of the meter rods 34, better seen in Fig. 4, are configured as racks in a rack and pinion system. In other words, the outer perimeters of the meter rods 34 in this region comprise gear teeth 50 which are adapted to engage corresponding teeth on the outer perimeter of the drive gear 44, so that, as in a rack and pinion system, rotation of the drive gear 44 by the motor 42 causes linear actuation of the meter rods 34 in both an upward and a downward direction. Advantageously, rotation of the motor in a first direction will cause the respective meter rods 34a and 34b to move linearly in opposing directions, with one moving upwardly and the other downwardly. Then, when an upper end of the upwardly moving meter rod 34a, 34b contacts a switch plate 52 disposed at an upper end of the motor block 16, a limit switch is actuated, which in turn reverses the direction of the motor 42. Now, the meter rod 34a, which was moving upwardly, moves downwardly, and the meter rod 34b moves upwardly.
In operation, a controlled signal to the drive motor 42 rotates the drive gear 44, which in turn pushes one of the two racks or meter rods 34 in the dispense direction (downwardly) and the other rack or meter rod 34 in the fill direction (upwardly). The meter rods 34 are assembled with cup seals to provide a chemically compatible, positive fluid seal. This linear rack movement results in positive volumetric fluid displacement. Low voltage signals to the motor result in a low dispense rate. Small voltage signals result in small shot sizes.
Each side of the dual meter chamber valve preferably holds 1 cc of fluid volume, although smaller or larger capacity metering valves may be appropriate for certain applications. When one metering chamber 37 and bore 34 empties, the limit switch on the switch plate 52 reverses the motor polarity and begins dispensing from the opposing metering chamber. Simultaneously with the reverse in motor polarity, the valve 20 is actuated to an alternate position, so that the other metering chamber is established in fluid contact with a fluid outlet 54, which preferably comprises a male Luer Lock.
A rotary encoder on the motor 42 can provide a closed loop signal that rotates the motor in controlled discrete angular movements that result in precise linear displacement.
A particular advantage of the present invention is the ability to easily disassemble the system components for easy maintenance and cleaning. Only three screws need be removed to complete the disassembly. Once disassembled, the bores may simply be brushed out to clean them. In alternative embodiments, a disposable path version of the inventive metering valve may be employed, wherein the meter block and valve block assemblies may be provided in low cost injection molded plastic for applications where two part materials may set up or where clean up is not safe, as with hazardous materials, or not cost effective. A stepper motor could be utilized, if desired. Additionally, a microshot version can be utilized, using a specialized coupling design, where smaller meter rod tips are attached to the standard meter racks.
Accordingly, although an exemplary embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, many changes, modifications, and substitutions may be made by one having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:
1. A continuous linear positive displacement metering valve, comprising: two fluid dispensing chambers; a meter rod disposed in each of said chambers, each said meter rod having a meter tip for pressurizing fluid contained in its respective fluid dispensing chamber, and further being movable in two opposing linear directions; a fluid inlet port for selectively permitting inflow of fluid into each of said two fluid dispensing chambers; a motor for linearly driving said meter rods in simultaneous opposing linear directions; a switch for reversing an operational direction of said motor, so that the respective linear travel directions of each of the meter rods are reversed; and a directional valve for alternately dispensing fluid from each of said two fluid dispensing chambers, responsive to motor operational direction.
2. A method for continuously dispensing fluid from a linear positive displacement metering valve, comprising: actuating a first metering rod, disposed in a first bore, in a linearly upward direction; filling a fluid dispensing chamber in fluid communication with said bore with a fluid to be dispensed; actuating a second metering rod, simultaneously with the actuation of said first metering rod, in a linearly downward direction; reversing the linear direction of travel of each of said first and second metering rods when an upper end of said first metering rod reaches an upper limit, such that the first metering rod now travels in a linearly downward direction, thereby pressurizing said fluid dispensing chamber and dispensing fluid therefrom.
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