GB201020648D0 - Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure - Google Patents

Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure

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GB201020648D0
GB201020648D0 GBGB1020648.0A GB201020648A GB201020648D0 GB 201020648 D0 GB201020648 D0 GB 201020648D0 GB 201020648 A GB201020648 A GB 201020648A GB 201020648 D0 GB201020648 D0 GB 201020648D0
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bistable
foundation structure
disc
bistable valve
submergence
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GB2486216A (en
GB2486216B (en
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General Electric Technology GmbH
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Alstom Technology AG
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Priority to GB1020648.0A priority Critical patent/GB2486216B/en
Publication of GB201020648D0 publication Critical patent/GB201020648D0/en
Priority to PCT/EP2011/070622 priority patent/WO2012076325A2/en
Publication of GB2486216A publication Critical patent/GB2486216A/en
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Publication of GB2486216B publication Critical patent/GB2486216B/en
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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
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/003—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices operated without a stable intermediate position, e.g. with snap action
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D27/00—Foundations as substructures
    • E02D27/32—Foundations for special purposes
    • E02D27/52—Submerged foundations, i.e. submerged in open water
    • 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
    • F16K31/126—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
    • F16K31/1266—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like one side of the diaphragm being acted upon by the circulating fluid
    • 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
    • F16K31/44—Mechanical actuating means
    • F16K31/56—Mechanical actuating means without stable intermediate position, e.g. with snap action
    • 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
    • F16K7/00—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves
    • F16K7/12—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm
    • F16K7/14—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat
    • F16K7/17—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
    • 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
    • F16K7/00—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves
    • F16K7/18—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with diaphragm secured at one side only, e.g. to be laid on the seat by rolling action

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Paleontology (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Float Valves (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)

Abstract

A bistable valve 10 comprises a bistable disc 16 movable between a first position in which a first side 22 of the bistable disc 16 has a concave shape, and a second position in which the first side 22 of the bistable disc 16 has a convex shape. The bistable disc 16 includes a peripheral sealing region 32 on the first side 22 which cooperates with a static part 18 when the bistable disc 16 is in the first position to create a seal between the bistable disc 16 and the static part 18. A method for controlling the submergence of a foundation structure including a buoyancy tank comprising first and second bistable valves is also described.
GB1020648.0A 2010-12-07 2010-12-07 Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure Expired - Fee Related GB2486216B (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1020648.0A GB2486216B (en) 2010-12-07 2010-12-07 Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure
PCT/EP2011/070622 WO2012076325A2 (en) 2010-12-07 2011-11-22 Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure

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GB1020648.0A GB2486216B (en) 2010-12-07 2010-12-07 Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure

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GB201020648D0 true GB201020648D0 (en) 2011-01-19
GB2486216A GB2486216A (en) 2012-06-13
GB2486216B GB2486216B (en) 2013-05-01

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WO (1) WO2012076325A2 (en)

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FR2266837A1 (en) * 1974-04-08 1975-10-31 Superflexit Pilot controlled non-return valve - has two membranes forming chamber with inner pilot pressure tube
FR2486562A1 (en) * 1980-07-09 1982-01-15 Coyne Bellier Bureau Ingenieur FOUNDATION DEVICE FOR STRUCTURE, SUCH AS A PLATFORM, INCLUDING SELF-LIFTING, BASED ON A SUB-MARINE BASE, AND PLATFORMS OF THIS TYPE
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JPH1113910A (en) * 1997-06-20 1999-01-22 Yoshinobu Toyomura Check valve mechanism
GB0600942D0 (en) * 2006-01-18 2006-02-22 Marine Current Turbines Ltd Improvements in gravity foundations for tidal stream turbines

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GB2486216A (en) 2012-06-13
WO2012076325A2 (en) 2012-06-14
WO2012076325A3 (en) 2012-12-27
GB2486216B (en) 2013-05-01

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