JP2011007275A - Check valve - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase pressure difference of fluid further or suppress movement of a valve element in an urging direction to suitably suppress chattering of a check valve.SOLUTION: The check valve 20 includes: a valve seat 30 having a hole part 32 as an inlet port of fluid; and the valve element 40 urged in a direction of the valve seat 30. The valve element 40 opens/closes the first hole part 32 according to pressure of the fluid flowing into the first hole part 32. Second hole parts 44 are formed to side faces of the valve element 40. An inner conduit 47 is formed to the inside of the valve element 40, to communicate with the second hole parts 44 and guide the fluid downstream of the fluid. The relationship between a total cross-section S2 of a total cross-section as substantial conduits of the second hole parts 44, and a conduit cross-section area S1 as a cross-section area of the internal conduit 47 is S1/S2≥210%.

Description

  The present invention relates to a check valve, and more particularly to a check valve chattering prevention technique.

  Various check valves have been developed for preventing backflow of fluid. For example, a type that changes the distance between the valve seat and the valve body according to the pressure of the fluid by urging the valve body is widely known. In this type of check valve, for example, the pressure of the fluid on the upstream side is higher than the downstream side by a predetermined amount or more, and the urged valve body moves to the side opposite to the urging direction so that the valve seat and the valve body When the distance is increased, the gap forms a flow path, allowing fluid to flow from the upstream side to the downstream side. On the other hand, when the pressure difference between the upstream side fluid and the downstream side fluid is within a predetermined range and the valve body moves in the urging direction and the valve body is seated on the valve seat, the above gap is closed and the fluid is Circulation is disabled and backflow is prevented (for example, Patent Document 1 below).

  However, in the check valve having such a configuration, when the pressure difference between the upstream side and the downstream side and the urging force of the valve body are substantially balanced, the valve body frequently moves in the urging direction and the opposite direction, There has been a problem that so-called chattering that frequently repeats the state of being separated from the valve seat and the state of being seated on the valve seat has occurred. When chattering occurs, the flow control of the fluid becomes unstable, and problems such as generation of noise and deterioration of durability of the valve body and the valve seat also occur.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-143479

  In view of at least a part of the above-described problems, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to suitably suppress chattering of the check valve.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following forms or application examples.

[Application Example 1] A check valve, which has a first hole as a fluid inlet, and a fluid that is urged in the direction of the valve seat and flows into the first hole. A valve body that opens and closes the first hole according to pressure, and is formed in the inside of the valve body, a second hole that is at least one hole formed on a side surface of the valve body And a valve body including an internal flow path that communicates with the second hole and guides the fluid to the outlet side, and the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the second hole as a substantial flow path A check valve in which the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the internal flow path to 210% is 210% or more.

  In the check valve having such a configuration, the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the flow path to the total cross-sectional area as the substantial flow path of the second hole is 210% or more, so that the fluid flowing into the first hole And the pressure of the fluid in the internal channel can be increased. As a result, it is difficult for the valve body to move in the urging direction, so that it is possible to prevent the valve body from frequently opening and closing the first hole and causing chattering.

Application Example 2 A check valve that has a first hole as a fluid inlet and a fluid that is biased in the direction of the valve seat and flows into the first hole. A valve body that opens and closes the first hole according to pressure, and is formed in the inside of the valve body, a second hole that is at least one hole formed on a side surface of the valve body And a valve body having a flow path that communicates with the second hole portion and guides the fluid to the outlet side, and the fluid in the upstream side of the second hole portion and the internal flow path. The check valve has a pressure difference of 0.045 MPa or more.

  In the check valve having such a configuration, the difference between the pressure of the fluid flowing into the first hole and the pressure of the fluid in the internal flow path can be set to a level at which chattering does not occur.

Application Example 3 The check valve according to any one of Application Example 1 and Application Example 2 in which a filter through which the fluid can flow is provided in the second hole portion.

  In the check valve having such a configuration, since the filter is provided in the second hole portion, the pressure loss in the second hole portion can be increased. Therefore, the pressure difference of the fluid between the upstream side of the second hole and the internal flow path can be further increased, and the chattering generation suppressing effect can be enhanced. Further, if the filter is replaced and the hole diameter, amount, etc. are different, the pressure loss in the second hole can be easily adjusted.

Application Example 4 The check valve according to any one of Application Examples 1 to 3, wherein an end surface of the valve body on the valve seat side includes a flat surface substantially parallel to the opening surface of the first hole. .

  In the check valve having such a configuration, the end face on the valve seat side of the valve body includes a flat surface that is substantially parallel to the opening surface of the first hole, that is, substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow direction. The force that pushes the valve body in the direction opposite to the biasing direction increases. As a result, the valve body is less likely to move in the urging direction, so that the effect of suppressing chattering can be enhanced.

It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of the non-return valve 20 as 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram regarding the operation of the check valve 20. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between hole total cross-sectional area S2 and differential pressure (DELTA) P2, and the occurrence condition of chattering in the said relationship. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the pressure P32 and differential pressure (DELTA) P2 for every hole total cross-sectional area S2. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of the non-return valve 120 as 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of the non-return valve 220 as a modification.

A. First embodiment:
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described. A schematic configuration of a check valve 20 as a first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the check valve 20 is a check valve provided in a supply path for a reaction gas used for a power generation reaction of the fuel cell system. However, the use of the check valve 20 and the type of fluid are not particularly limited. For example, the fluid may be a liquid. FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view of the check valve 20. As illustrated, the check valve 20 includes a valve seat 30, a valve body 40, and a casing 60.

  In this embodiment, the valve seat 30 is a cylindrical elastic member (here, butyl rubber), and includes a first hole portion 32 penetrating the cross section at the center of the substantially circular cross section. The valve seat 30 is provided on the upstream side of the fluid in the check valve 20. The valve body 40 includes a valve head 42 having a substantially conical shape that tapers toward the valve seat 30, a valve rod portion 45 having a cylindrical shape, and two cylindrical protruding shapes formed on the outer periphery of the valve rod portion 45. And a second hole portion 44 formed on the surface of the valve stem portion 45 between the valve head portion 42 and the convex portion 46. The casing 60 is a housing that is joined to the valve seat 30 and houses the valve body 40 therein, and has a cylindrical hollow shape. As the material of the valve body 40 and the casing 60, various metals can be used according to the use conditions of the check valve 20. In this embodiment, stainless steel is used in consideration of the corrosion resistance against the reaction gas. It was.

  FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the check valve 20 shown in FIG. The check valve 20 allows fluid to flow from the valve seat 30 side to the valve body 40 side. In the following description, the valve seat 30 side is the upstream side, and the valve body 40 side is the downstream side. It is also called. As shown in the drawing, the upstream end surface of the casing 60 is airtightly joined to the valve seat 30. The first hole portion 32 of the valve seat 30 has a tapered shape that tapers from the downstream side toward the upstream side, and the side surface of the first hole portion 32 is in airtight contact with the substantially conical valve head 42. It is formed so that it can contact.

  A valve body 40 is accommodated in the internal space of the casing 60. A valve chamber 49 that is a space surrounded by the valve body 40, the valve seat 30, and the casing 60 is formed inside the casing 60. The convex portion 46 of the valve body 40 is provided with a slight clearance between it and the inner wall of the casing 60. An internal flow path 47 communicating with the second hole 44 is formed inside the valve stem 45. The second hole 44 communicates the valve chamber 49 and the internal flow path 47. The internal flow path 47 penetrates the valve stem portion 45 toward the downstream side, and forms an outlet hole 48 on the downstream end face of the valve stem portion 45. A lead-out port 62 communicating with the outlet hole 48 is provided on the downstream end surface of the casing 60. The outlet 62 is an opening for guiding the fluid further downstream from the check valve 20, and has a diameter larger than the outlet hole 48 and smaller than the valve stem 45.

  Two springs 50 are provided at positions symmetrical to the circular axis of the valve stem 45 between the downstream convex portion 46 of the two convex portions 46 and the downstream end surface of the casing 60. ing. Both ends of the spring 50 are fixed to the convex portion 46 and the casing 60, and urge the valve body 40 from the downstream side toward the upstream side. Due to this urging force, the valve head 42 abuts against the valve seat 30 in an airtight manner.

  FIG. 1C shows a BB cross section of the check valve 20 shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, a valve stem 45 having an internal flow path 47 formed therein is disposed at the center of the cross section of the substantially circular casing 60. In the present embodiment, the diameter R1 of the internal flow path 47 is 3.5 mm. Further, the valve stem portion 45 is formed with three second hole portions 44 (44a to 44c). The second holes 44a to 44c of the present embodiment are all the same size and formed at equal intervals, and the diameter R2 thereof is 1.5 mm.

The check valve 20 having such a configuration operates as follows.
(1) In the state where the inflow of the fluid to the check valve 20 is stopped, the valve body 40 is urged from the downstream side to the upstream side by the spring 50 as described above. The portion 42 is in contact with the first hole portion 32 as shown in FIG. That is, the first hole portion 32 is sealed by the valve head portion 42, so that no fluid can flow between the first hole portion 32 and the valve chamber 49.

  (2) Then, the fluid flows from the upstream side of the check valve 20 at a predetermined pressure, and the pressure difference P1 between the fluid pressure P32 in the first hole 32 and the fluid pressure P47 in the internal flow path 47 is obtained. When the corresponding acting force exceeds the urging force F1 to the upstream side of the spring 50, as shown in FIG. 2B, the valve body 40 is pushed to the downstream side by the fluid. As a result, the first hole portion 32 and the valve head portion 42 are separated from each other, and a flow path through which a fluid can flow is formed between them. In this state, the fluid flows from the upstream side through the first hole 32, the valve chamber 49, the second hole 44, the internal flow path 47, the outlet hole 48, and the convex portion 46. And the casing 60 through the second path through the clearance. However, the convex part 46 is provided in two places, The comparatively big space in which a fluid can stay is ensured among these. Therefore, the pressure loss of the second path is larger than that of the first path, and the fluid is guided to the outlet 62 from the upstream side mainly by the first path.

  (3) When the acting force corresponding to the pressure difference ΔP2 between the fluid pressure P49 and the pressure P47 in the valve chamber 49 is larger than the urging force F1, the valve body 40 moves further downstream. When the valve body 40 is pushed downstream by a predetermined distance, the downstream end surface of the valve rod portion 45 comes into contact with the downstream end surface of the casing 60 as shown in FIG. In such a state, the fluid is guided from the upstream side to the downstream outlet 62 only by the first path.

  (4) Thereafter, when the acting force corresponding to the differential pressure ΔP2 becomes smaller than the urging force F1, the valve body 40 is pushed back upstream, and if the acting force corresponding to the differential pressure ΔP2 and the urging force F1 are balanced, The valve body 40 stops at the position shown in FIG.

  (5) On the other hand, if the acting force corresponding to the differential pressure ΔP2 is smaller than the urging force F1, the valve body 40 is pushed back further upstream to contact the valve seat 30, and the first hole 32 and the valve chamber 49 is sealed, that is, returns to the position of FIG. As described above, the valve body 40 opens the flow path that connects the first hole portion 32 and the valve chamber 49 only when the pressure of the upstream fluid is larger than the downstream side by a predetermined amount or more. It is possible to prevent the backflow of fluid from the upstream side to the upstream side. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the acting force corresponding to the differential pressure ΔP2 and the biasing force F1 are balanced at the position where the valve body 40 is close to the valve seat 30, the differential pressure ΔP2 is The fluctuation may cause chattering.

  Before describing the effect of the check valve 20 described above, the relationship between the hole total cross-sectional area S2 that is the sum of the opening cross-sectional areas of the second hole 44 in the check valve 20 and the differential pressure ΔP2 The occurrence of chattering in this relationship is shown in FIG. Here, the total sectional area S2 of the holes is the sum of the opening sectional areas of the respective second holes 44 when the number of holes of the second holes 44 is plural. The hole total cross-sectional area S <b> 2 is a cross-sectional area as a substantial flow path of the second hole 44. For example, in the case where a stitch shape is formed in the opening cross section of the second hole portion 44, the total opening area of each stitch.

As shown in FIG. 3, the diameter of the second hole 44 when the flow path cross-sectional area S <b> 1 that is the cross-sectional area of the internal flow path 47 is constant (S <b> 1 = R <b> 1 ² × π / 4 = 11.34 mm ² ). If the total sectional area S2 (S2 = R2 ² × π / 4 × HN) is changed by changing R2 or the number of holes NH, the differential pressure ΔP2 increases as the total sectional area S2 decreases. Become. Specifically, for example, in the plot data D1 (HR = 6, R2 = 1.5 mm) when the hole total cross-sectional area S2 = 10.6 mm ² , the differential pressure ΔP2 is 0.02 MPa. At this time, the ratio of the channel cross-sectional area S1 and the hole total cross-sectional area S2 is S1 / S2 = 107%. Further, in the plot data D2 (HR = 3, R2 = 1.5 mm) when the hole total cross-sectional area S2 = 5.3 mm ² , the differential pressure ΔP2 is 0.045 MPa. At this time, the ratio of the channel cross-sectional area S1 and the hole total cross-sectional area S2 is S1 / S2 = 210%.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the experimental result of the occurrence of chattering under the conditions of each plot data indicates that chattering does not occur and is larger than that when the hole total cross-sectional area S2 is 5.3 mm ² or less. In some cases, the results have occurred. In other words, when S1 / S2 is 210% or more, chattering does not occur when the differential pressure ΔP2 is 0.045 MPa or more. This is because when the hole total cross-sectional area S2 is reduced, the pressure loss of the second hole 44 increases, and as a result, the differential pressure ΔP2 increases.

In the case the flow path sectional area S1 is constant (S1 = 11.34mm ^2), in the case of holes the total cross-sectional area S2 = 10.6 mm ^2, in the case of S2 = 5.3 mm ^2, pressure P32 and the difference The relationship with the pressure ΔP2 is shown in FIG. As shown, as the pressure difference ΔP2 becomes smaller pressure P32 increases, in the value of any pressure P32, is more in the case of S2 = 5.3 mm ^2, the case of S2 = 10.6 mm ² It can be clearly seen that the differential pressure ΔP2 is increased.

  The check valve 20 configured as described above has a flow path cross-sectional area S1 and a hole total cross-sectional area S2 within a range where S1 / S2 ≧ 210%, in other words, within a range where the differential pressure ΔP2 ≧ 0.045 MPa. Since it is set, the occurrence of chattering can be suppressed. The occurrence of chattering can be suppressed in this way by increasing the differential pressure ΔP2 by a predetermined amount or more, so that the valve body 40 moves toward the valve seat 30 even if the differential pressure ΔP2 fluctuates in the decreasing direction. This is because the operation of the valve seat 30 frequently opening and closing the first hole 32 can be suppressed.

B. Second embodiment:
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 shows a schematic configuration of the check valve 120 as the second embodiment. The check valve 120 according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the valve body 40, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. FIG. 5 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, and the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5C, the valve stem portion 145 of the check valve 120 includes six (NH = 6) second hole portions 144 (144a to 144f). . The second holes 144a to 44f of the present embodiment are all the same size and equally spaced, and the diameter R2 thereof is 1.5 mm as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the second hole 144 is filled with a filter 170 on the upstream side. In this embodiment, the filter 170 is a glass fiber filter cloth. However, the filter 170 only needs to be capable of reducing the cross-sectional area of the second hole 144 as a substantial flow path, in other words, as long as the pressure loss of the second hole 144 can be increased. For example, a resin-based filter cloth may be used, or a mesh-like or porous metal may be used.

In the check valve 120, the total hole cross-sectional area S < ^b > 2 of the second hole 144 is S < ^b > 2 = R < ^b > 2 ² × unless the reduction in the cross-sectional area as a substantial flow path that is reduced by the filter 170 is taken into consideration. π / 4 × NH = 10.6 mm ² and S1 / S2 = 107%, but the cross-sectional area of the second hole 144 as a substantial flow path is reduced by the filter 170, and S1 / S2 It is possible to make ≧ 210%. Further, the pressure loss of the second hole portion 144 can be set to 0.045 MPa or more.

  Therefore, if the filter 170 is filled in the second hole 144 so that S1 / S2 ≧ 210%, the check valve 120 has the same effect as the first embodiment. In addition, if the check valve 120 replaces the filter 170 filling the second hole 144 and changes its hole diameter, amount, etc., the pressure loss in the second hole 144 can be reduced to a desired value. Can be easily adjusted to a degree. Further, if the filter 170 is filled in the second hole portion 44 of the first embodiment, the differential pressure ΔP2 can be further increased, so that the effect of suppressing the occurrence of chattering can be achieved compared to the first embodiment. Can be increased.

C. Modification:
A modification of the above embodiment will be described.
C-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the valve head 42 has a substantially conical shape that tapers toward the valve seat 30, but the shape of the valve head 42 is not limited to such a shape. About this point, FIG. 6 shows a schematic configuration of a check valve 220 as a modification. The check valve 220 is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the valve head 242, and the other points are the same as in the first embodiment. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, and the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the end face of the valve head 242 on the valve seat 30 side is substantially parallel to the opening surface of the first hole 32, in other words, the first hole 32. The flat surface 243 substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow direction is provided.

  Since the check valve 220 having such a configuration includes the flat surface 243 that is substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow direction, the force component acting in the circular axis direction of the valve stem portion 45 can be increased by the fluid pressure. That is, the force by which the fluid pushes the valve body 40 in the direction opposite to the urging direction can be increased. As a result, even if the differential pressure ΔP2 fluctuates in the direction of decreasing, the valve body 40 is difficult to move to the valve seat 30 side. Therefore, the valve body 40 frequently opens and closes the first hole 32 and chattering It is possible to suppress the occurrence.

C-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment, the valve body 40 is configured to include the two convex portions 46, but the shape of the valve body 40 is not limited to such a shape, and the first hole portion 32 is connected to the outlet 62. As long as the path through which the fluid passes can be mainly limited to the first path through the first hole 32, the valve chamber 49, the second hole 44, the internal flow path 47, and the outlet hole 48. Good. For example, the valve body 40 may have a configuration including only one convex portion 46 (for example, a configuration including only the downstream convex portion 46 of the two convex portions 46 in FIG. 1B).

  Alternatively, the valve body 40 may be configured not to include the convex portion 46, and in addition, the valve rod portion 45 of the valve body 40 may be configured to be provided with a slight clearance between the inner wall of the casing 60. . In such a case, the second hole 44 may be provided on the surface of the valve head 242. Further, in order to limit the path through which the fluid flows from the first hole 32 to the outlet 62 when the valve body 40 moves downstream by a predetermined distance, the downstream of the valve stem 45 is limited. A protruding shape that allows the end face on the side to come into contact with the end face on the downstream side of the casing 60 may be provided in the valve stem 45 or the casing 60.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but among the components of the present invention in the above-described embodiment, elements other than the elements described in the independent claims are additional elements and can be omitted as appropriate. Moreover, although the embodiment of the present invention has been described, the present invention is not limited to such an example, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the present invention.

20, 120, 220 ... check valve 30 ... valve seat 32 ... first hole 40 ... valve body 42, 242 ... valve head 44, 44a to 44c, 144, 144a to 144f ... second hole 45, 145 ... Valve rod part 46 ... Convex part 47 ... Channel 48 ... Outlet hole 49 ... Valve chamber 50 ... Spring 60 ... Casing 62 ... Outlet port 170 ... Filter 243 ... Flat surface

Claims (4)

A check valve,
A valve seat having a first hole as a fluid inlet;
A valve body that is urged in the direction of the valve seat and opens and closes the first hole according to the pressure of the fluid flowing into the first hole, and is formed on a side surface of the valve body A valve body comprising: a second hole portion that is at least one hole portion; and an internal flow passage that is formed inside the valve body, communicates with the second hole portion, and guides the fluid to the outlet side. With
A check valve in which a ratio of a cross-sectional area of the internal flow path to a total cross-sectional area as a substantial flow path of the second hole portion is 210% or more. A check valve,
A valve seat having a first hole as a fluid inlet;
A valve body that is urged in the direction of the valve seat and opens and closes the first hole according to the pressure of the fluid flowing into the first hole, and is formed on a side surface of the valve body A valve body comprising: a second hole portion that is at least one hole portion; and an internal flow passage that is formed inside the valve body, communicates with the second hole portion, and guides the fluid to the outlet side. With
The check valve having a pressure difference of the fluid between the upstream side of the second hole and the internal flow path is 0.045 MPa or more.   The check valve according to claim 1, wherein a filter through which the fluid can flow is provided in the second hole portion.   The check valve according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an end surface of the valve body on the valve seat side includes a flat surface substantially parallel to an opening surface of the first hole.

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