US20170146170A1 - Sprung Seal Retainer - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to fluid control devices such as valves and combination valve couplings and components for retaining seals used with such valves and couplings.
- Seals which engage and seal the valve closing member in valves are subject to harsh conditions which can result in leakage due to accelerated wear and seal displacement.
- the preload between the valve closing member, such as between the disk and ring seal of a butterfly valve is relatively high, and proportional to the internal pressure for which the valve is designed. The higher the preload the greater the rate of wear on the seal, leading to more frequent seal replacement.
- the seals are subjected to non-uniform forces during opening and closing of the disk. The forces applied to the seal tend to increase with distance from the disk's axis of rotation.
- the invention concerns a valve for controlling fluid flow through pipe elements connected thereto.
- the valve comprises a housing having an inner surface surrounding a central space.
- a shoulder extends around the inner surface and projects toward the central space thereby defining a pocket.
- a valve closing member is mounted within the central space and is movable between an open position and a closed position.
- a seal is positioned within the pocket. The seal engages the valve closing member when the valve closing member is in the closed position.
- a ring is positioned within the central space adjacent to the pocket for retaining the seal therein.
- a rim extends around the housing.
- the rim is positioned adjacent to the pocket and surrounds the central space.
- a plurality of dogs are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around the rim. The dogs project toward the central space.
- a plurality of tabs project outwardly from an outer perimeter of the ring. The tabs are arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each tab to pass between two of the dogs for positioning of the ring within the rim. The tabs at least partially overlie the dogs upon rotation of the ring relative to the housing for retaining the ring within the central space.
- each one of the tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of the ring.
- the ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof. The lip projects out of a plane of the ring toward the seal.
- An example valve according to the invention may further comprise a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding the housing and forming a coupling.
- Each segment has attachment members located at opposite ends.
- Each segment has arcuate surfaces positioned on opposite sides thereof for engagement with the pipe elements.
- the attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each the segment. Each lug defines a hole for receiving a fastener.
- the arcuate surfaces project from the segments radially toward the axis.
- the plurality of segments comprises no more than two segments.
- the valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on the housing.
- the invention further encompasses a valve coupling for joining pipe elements.
- the valve coupling comprises a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space.
- a housing is captured between the segments.
- the housing has an inner surface surrounding the central space.
- a shoulder extends around the inner surface and projects toward the central space thereby defining a pocket.
- a valve closing member is mounted within the central space and is movable between an open position and a closed position.
- a seal is positioned within the pocket. The seal engages the valve closing member when the valve closing member is in the closed position.
- a ring is positioned within the central space adjacent to the pocket for retaining the seal therein.
- valve coupling further comprises a rim which extends around the housing.
- the rim is positioned adjacent to the pocket and surrounds the central space.
- a plurality of dogs are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around the rim and project toward the central space.
- a plurality of tabs project outwardly from an outer perimeter of the ring. The tabs are arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each tab to pass between two of the dogs for positioning of the ring within the rim.
- the tabs at least partially overlie the dogs upon rotation of the ring relative to the housing for retaining the ring within the central space.
- each one of the tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of the ring.
- the ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof. The lip projects out of a plane of the ring toward the seal.
- An example valve coupling according to the invention further comprises attachment members located at opposite ends of each segment. Arcuate surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of each the segment for engagement with the pipe elements.
- the attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each segment.
- Each lug defines a hole for receiving a fastener.
- the arcuate surfaces project from the segments radially toward the axis.
- the plurality of segments comprises no more than two segments.
- the valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on the housing.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an example embodiment of a valve coupling according to the invention, the valve coupling being shown in a pre-assembled state;
- FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an example valve housing used with the valve coupling of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 2A is an axial view of the valve housing shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the valve coupling shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the valve coupling shown in FIG. 1 on an enlarged scale;
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of an example embodiment of a component of the valve coupling shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 5A is a partial side view of the component taken at line 5 A in FIG. 5 ;
- FIGS. 6 and 7 are longitudinal sectional views illustrating assembly of a joint using the example valve coupling of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the example valve coupling in an assembled state.
- FIG. 1 shows an example embodiment of a combination valve and mechanical coupling 10 , hereafter referred to as a valve coupling.
- Valve coupling 10 comprises a plurality of segments, in this example, two segments 12 and 14 attached to one another end to end to surround and define a central space 16 . Attachment of segments 12 and 14 is effected by adjustable attachment members 18 located at each end of each segment.
- the attachment members comprise lugs 20 which extend outwardly from opposite ends of segments 12 and 14 , the lugs defining holes 22 that receive adjustable fasteners, such as bolts 24 and nuts 26 . Tightening of the nuts 26 draws the segments 12 and 14 toward one another as described below.
- Segments 12 and 14 each have arcuate surfaces 28 positioned on opposite sides 30 and 32 of valve coupling 10 .
- Arcuate surfaces 28 face a longitudinal axis 34 that passes through the central space 16 .
- Arcuate surfaces 28 are engageable with pipe elements when the pipe elements are inserted between the segments 12 and 14 and into central space 16 as described below.
- the arcuate surfaces 28 may project radially from segments 12 and 14 toward axis 34 to engage circumferential grooves in the pipe elements upon tightening of the attachment members 18 and provide mechanical engagement to secure the pipe elements in end to end relation to form a joint.
- the arcuate surfaces 28 may also engage pipe elements having plain end, or ends having a shoulder and/or a bead as are known in the art.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show a valve housing 36 that is positioned within central space 16 and captured between segments 12 and 14 .
- Valve housing 36 has an inner surface 38 which surrounds the central space 16 .
- a shoulder 40 extends around the inner surface 38 and projects toward the central space 16 thereby defining a pocket 42 .
- a valve closing member, in this example a disk 44 is mounted within the central space 16 (see also FIG. 1 ).
- disk 44 is rotatably mounted on valve stems 46 and 48 and movable within housing 36 between an open position and a closed position (shown).
- Stems 46 and 48 are received within respective bonnets 50 and 52 that extend from the housing 36 and act as bearings for the valve stems.
- the bonnets 50 and 52 in turn extend through respective openings 54 and 56 in segments 12 and 14 . Engagement between bonnets 50 and 52 and the housing 36 helps to stabilize the housing within the central space 16 .
- a seal 58 is positioned within the pocket 42 .
- Seal 58 comprises a ring that surrounds the central space 16 and sealingly engages the disk 44 when the disk is in the closed position.
- Additional seals 60 are positioned between the segments 12 and 14 and the valve housing 36 . Seals 60 establish a seal between the segments 12 and 14 , the valve housing 36 and pipe elements when a joint is created by tightening the attachment members 18 to draw the segments toward one another and engage the pipe elements.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 show the valve coupling 10 with disk 44 in the closed position, sealingly engaging seal 58 .
- the seal 58 is subjected to significant force applied by the disk 44 .
- the force results from the relatively large preload between the perimeter of disk 44 and the surface of the seal 58 necessary to ensure a fluid tight seal.
- the seal 58 does not experience uniform force during opening and closing of the disk 44 .
- the forces on seal 58 due to opening and closing have several detrimental effects: they subject the seal to repeated high stresses, cause wear, and tend to pull the seal out of its pocket in the valve housing.
- the example retainer embodiment 62 has the form of a ring 64 .
- Ring 64 has an outer perimeter 66 comprising a plurality of outwardly projecting tabs 68 that are in spaced relation to one another circumferentially around the outer perimeter.
- Tabs 68 are used to determine the axial stiffness of the ring 64 and thus its deflection as a function of axial load caused when the disk 44 is closed (see FIG. 3 ) and the valve coupling 10 is subject to internal pressure. Stiffness tuning of tabs 68 may be accomplished by adjusting their thickness, thereby controlling the area moment of inertia of each tab.
- ring 64 may have a flat region 70 on its outer perimeter 66 and a lip 72 which extends about its inner perimeter 74 .
- lip 72 projects out of the plane 76 of ring 64 and, is positioned within the central space 16 adjacent to the pocket 42 for retaining the seal 58 .
- the ring 64 is retained within the valve housing 36 by a plurality of dogs 78 (see also FIG. 2 ). Dogs 78 are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around a rim 80 . Rim 80 is positioned adjacent to the pocket 42 and extends around the housing 36 . Dogs 78 project toward the central space 16 and are spaced apart to provide a plurality of gaps 82 that receive the tabs 68 of the ring 64 when the seal 58 is installed as described below.
- the disk seal is assembled by first positioning the seal 58 within the pocket 42 . This is readily accomplished by deforming the seal 58 to get it past the dogs 78 , as the seal is formed of an elastic, flexible material. Once seal 58 is in place, the ring 64 is positioned, as shown in FIG. 2A , with its tabs 68 aligned with gaps 82 and the flat 70 aligned with a similar flat feature 84 on the rim 80 . The ring 64 is also arranged so that its lip 72 faces the seal 58 . Ring 64 is then pressed against the seal 58 , the seal being compressed between the ring and the shoulder 40 defining the pocket 42 .
- Ring 64 is forced against the seal 58 until the surfaces 86 of tabs 68 that face away from the lip 72 are behind the inner surfaces 88 of the dogs 78 (see also FIGS. 2 and 4 ). Ring 64 is then rotated about axis 34 to align the tabs 68 with the dogs 78 , so that the tabs are at least partially overlying the dogs. Pressure on the ring is then released. As shown in FIG. 4 , the space 90 between the shoulder 40 and the ring 64 thus created is smaller than the width of seal 58 , and the seal biases the ring 64 against the dogs 78 to secure it in place.
- the size of space 90 may be adjusted (i.e., made smaller or larger), thereby also adjusting the axial preload of the ring 64 against the seal 58 .
- adjustment of the preload is afforded by surfaces 86 of tabs 68 , which, as shown in FIG. 5A , are angularly oriented with respect to the plane 76 of the ring 64 .
- This angular orientation causes axial motion of the ring 64 relative to the valve housing 36 (and thus relatively to the seal 58 ) when the ring 64 is rotated relatively to the housing.
- the angled surfaces 86 ride against the dogs 78 (see FIG. 2A ) upon rotation of the ring 64 and are urged toward the seal 58 (thereby increasing the preload) when rotation is in the clockwise direction as viewed in FIG. 2A . Counterclockwise rotation reduces the preload.
- the tabs 68 of ring 64 are captured between the dogs 78 and the valve housing 36 .
- the ring 64 is thus cantilevered about its outer perimeter 66 and its axial stiffness is determined largely by the stiffness of the tabs 68 , as they are designed to be the least stiff component among the housing 36 and the dogs 78 .
- the stiffnesses of the tabs 68 are tuned such that ring 64 provides sufficient axial force against seal 58 so that it maintains a fluid tight seal between itself and disk 44 when the disk is closed and subjected to hydraulic pressure.
- the tabs 68 are also flexible enough to permit the space 90 to expand when the seal is subjected to the high, non-uniform forces during opening and closing of disk 44 .
- ring 64 permits it, and thus the seal 58 , to deform in response to the opening and closing forces, which lowers the stress on the seal and thereby reduces wear as well as the tendency for the seal to be pulled out of the space 90 when the disk is rotated to the open position.
- the use of ring 64 compensates for the loss in elasticity of the seal as it ages. This is accomplished by the ring 64 acting to reduce the size of the space 90 as the seal becomes less stiff.
- a valve coupling 10 is provided in a pre-assembled state (see also FIG. 1 ) with segments 12 and 14 positioned in spaced apart relation sufficient to permit insertion of pipe elements into the central space 16 without disassembling the valve coupling 10 .
- Pipe elements 92 and 94 are then inserted into the central space 16 between the segments 12 and 14 and into respective engagement with seals 60 .
- the pipe elements have circumferential grooves 96 that receive projecting arcuate surfaces 28 arrayed on opposite sides 30 and 32 of the segments.
- the attachment members 18 see also FIG.
- FIG. 8 shows the final configuration of the valve coupling 10 upon joint installation, the pipe elements not shown for clarity.
- the connection members 18 meet in what is known as “pad to pad” engagement when the valve coupling 10 is properly installed.
- This design is advantageous because it permits ready visual inspection confirming proper installation, and eliminates the need to tighten the bolts 24 to a specific torque value, though other styles of interface of the connection members known in the art may be used. Such styles include tongue-and-recess interfaces, or interfaces where the connection members do not contact and instead rely on a specified amount of torque exerted on the connection members through bolts or other means to maintain the valve coupling in its final configuration.
- Valves and valve couplings according to the invention which use retainers 62 such as the example ring embodiment 64 are expected to have increased pressure performance, experience less wear and fewer malfunctions due to seals being displaced than valves or valve couplings according to the prior art.
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- Self-Closing Valves And Venting Or Aerating Valves (AREA)
Abstract
A combination valve and coupling has a retainer in the form of a ring which engages a seal. The seal engages the valve closing member and is captured within a pocket in the valve housing by the ring. The ring has tabs in spaced relation about its outer perimeter which engage dogs on the valve housing to retain the ring in contact with the seal. The stiffness of the tabs may be tuned to provide flexibility to the ring and permit the seal to deform when the valve is opened and closed. The tabs have angularly oriented surfaces which engage the dogs and cause axial motion of the ring upon its rotation to adjust the preload between the ring and seal.
Description
- This application is based upon and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/258,797, filed Nov. 23, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference.
- This invention relates to fluid control devices such as valves and combination valve couplings and components for retaining seals used with such valves and couplings.
- Seals which engage and seal the valve closing member in valves, such as butterfly valves, are subject to harsh conditions which can result in leakage due to accelerated wear and seal displacement. The preload between the valve closing member, such as between the disk and ring seal of a butterfly valve, is relatively high, and proportional to the internal pressure for which the valve is designed. The higher the preload the greater the rate of wear on the seal, leading to more frequent seal replacement. In addition to high preload forces, the seals are subjected to non-uniform forces during opening and closing of the disk. The forces applied to the seal tend to increase with distance from the disk's axis of rotation. The non-uniform forces on the seal subject the seal to repeated high stresses, which accelerates wear, and also tend to pull the seal out of position in the valve housing, which can lead to a valve malfunction. There is clearly an opportunity to improve valve performance by addressing how seals are mounted and retained within valve housings so that adverse effects of preload and non-uniform loading are mitigated.
- The invention concerns a valve for controlling fluid flow through pipe elements connected thereto. In an example embodiment, the valve comprises a housing having an inner surface surrounding a central space. A shoulder extends around the inner surface and projects toward the central space thereby defining a pocket. A valve closing member is mounted within the central space and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A seal is positioned within the pocket. The seal engages the valve closing member when the valve closing member is in the closed position. A ring is positioned within the central space adjacent to the pocket for retaining the seal therein.
- By way of example, a rim extends around the housing. The rim is positioned adjacent to the pocket and surrounds the central space. A plurality of dogs are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around the rim. The dogs project toward the central space. A plurality of tabs project outwardly from an outer perimeter of the ring. The tabs are arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each tab to pass between two of the dogs for positioning of the ring within the rim. The tabs at least partially overlie the dogs upon rotation of the ring relative to the housing for retaining the ring within the central space.
- In a specific example embodiment, each one of the tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of the ring. Further by way of example the ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof. The lip projects out of a plane of the ring toward the seal.
- An example valve according to the invention may further comprise a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding the housing and forming a coupling. Each segment has attachment members located at opposite ends. Each segment has arcuate surfaces positioned on opposite sides thereof for engagement with the pipe elements.
- In an example embodiment, the attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each the segment. Each lug defines a hole for receiving a fastener. In a further example the arcuate surfaces project from the segments radially toward the axis. In a specific example embodiment the plurality of segments comprises no more than two segments. In a further example, the valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on the housing.
- The invention further encompasses a valve coupling for joining pipe elements. In one example embodiment the valve coupling comprises a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space. A housing is captured between the segments. The housing has an inner surface surrounding the central space. A shoulder extends around the inner surface and projects toward the central space thereby defining a pocket. A valve closing member is mounted within the central space and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A seal is positioned within the pocket. The seal engages the valve closing member when the valve closing member is in the closed position. A ring is positioned within the central space adjacent to the pocket for retaining the seal therein.
- By way of example the valve coupling further comprises a rim which extends around the housing. The rim is positioned adjacent to the pocket and surrounds the central space. A plurality of dogs are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around the rim and project toward the central space. A plurality of tabs project outwardly from an outer perimeter of the ring. The tabs are arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each tab to pass between two of the dogs for positioning of the ring within the rim. The tabs at least partially overlie the dogs upon rotation of the ring relative to the housing for retaining the ring within the central space.
- In an example embodiment, each one of the tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of the ring. Further by way of example, the ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof. The lip projects out of a plane of the ring toward the seal.
- An example valve coupling according to the invention further comprises attachment members located at opposite ends of each segment. Arcuate surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of each the segment for engagement with the pipe elements.
- By way of example the attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each segment. Each lug defines a hole for receiving a fastener. Further by way of example the arcuate surfaces project from the segments radially toward the axis. In an example embodiment the plurality of segments comprises no more than two segments. In another example embodiment the valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on the housing.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an example embodiment of a valve coupling according to the invention, the valve coupling being shown in a pre-assembled state; -
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an example valve housing used with the valve coupling ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 2A is an axial view of the valve housing shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the valve coupling shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the valve coupling shown inFIG. 1 on an enlarged scale; -
FIG. 5 is a plan view of an example embodiment of a component of the valve coupling shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 5A is a partial side view of the component taken at line 5A inFIG. 5 ; -
FIGS. 6 and 7 are longitudinal sectional views illustrating assembly of a joint using the example valve coupling ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the example valve coupling in an assembled state. -
FIG. 1 shows an example embodiment of a combination valve andmechanical coupling 10, hereafter referred to as a valve coupling.Valve coupling 10 comprises a plurality of segments, in this example, twosegments central space 16. Attachment ofsegments adjustable attachment members 18 located at each end of each segment. In this example the attachment members compriselugs 20 which extend outwardly from opposite ends ofsegments lugs defining holes 22 that receive adjustable fasteners, such asbolts 24 and nuts 26. Tightening of the nuts 26 draws thesegments -
Segments arcuate surfaces 28 positioned onopposite sides valve coupling 10. Arcuate surfaces 28 face alongitudinal axis 34 that passes through thecentral space 16. Arcuate surfaces 28 are engageable with pipe elements when the pipe elements are inserted between thesegments central space 16 as described below. The arcuate surfaces 28 may project radially fromsegments axis 34 to engage circumferential grooves in the pipe elements upon tightening of theattachment members 18 and provide mechanical engagement to secure the pipe elements in end to end relation to form a joint. The arcuate surfaces 28 may also engage pipe elements having plain end, or ends having a shoulder and/or a bead as are known in the art. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 show avalve housing 36 that is positioned withincentral space 16 and captured betweensegments Valve housing 36 has aninner surface 38 which surrounds thecentral space 16. As shown inFIG. 4 , ashoulder 40 extends around theinner surface 38 and projects toward thecentral space 16 thereby defining apocket 42. A valve closing member, in this example adisk 44 is mounted within the central space 16 (see alsoFIG. 1 ). As shown inFIG. 3 ,disk 44 is rotatably mounted on valve stems 46 and 48 and movable withinhousing 36 between an open position and a closed position (shown). Stems 46 and 48 are received withinrespective bonnets housing 36 and act as bearings for the valve stems. Thebonnets respective openings segments bonnets housing 36 helps to stabilize the housing within thecentral space 16. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , aseal 58 is positioned within thepocket 42.Seal 58 comprises a ring that surrounds thecentral space 16 and sealingly engages thedisk 44 when the disk is in the closed position.Additional seals 60, shown inFIG. 3 , are positioned between thesegments valve housing 36.Seals 60 establish a seal between thesegments valve housing 36 and pipe elements when a joint is created by tightening theattachment members 18 to draw the segments toward one another and engage the pipe elements. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 show thevalve coupling 10 withdisk 44 in the closed position, sealingly engagingseal 58. Whendisk 44 rotates between the open and closed positions theseal 58 is subjected to significant force applied by thedisk 44. The force results from the relatively large preload between the perimeter ofdisk 44 and the surface of theseal 58 necessary to ensure a fluid tight seal. Furthermore, theseal 58 does not experience uniform force during opening and closing of thedisk 44. The forces onseal 58 due to opening and closing have several detrimental effects: they subject the seal to repeated high stresses, cause wear, and tend to pull the seal out of its pocket in the valve housing. - It is expected that these detrimental effects can be mitigated by providing a flexible retainer 62, shown in
FIGS. 3-5 , to further define thepocket 42 containing theseal 58. As shown inFIG. 5 , the example retainer embodiment 62 has the form of aring 64.Ring 64 has anouter perimeter 66 comprising a plurality of outwardly projectingtabs 68 that are in spaced relation to one another circumferentially around the outer perimeter.Tabs 68 are used to determine the axial stiffness of thering 64 and thus its deflection as a function of axial load caused when thedisk 44 is closed (seeFIG. 3 ) and thevalve coupling 10 is subject to internal pressure. Stiffness tuning oftabs 68 may be accomplished by adjusting their thickness, thereby controlling the area moment of inertia of each tab. - As further shown in
FIG. 5 ,ring 64 may have aflat region 70 on itsouter perimeter 66 and alip 72 which extends about itsinner perimeter 74. As shown inFIG. 4 ,lip 72 projects out of theplane 76 ofring 64 and, is positioned within thecentral space 16 adjacent to thepocket 42 for retaining theseal 58. Thering 64 is retained within thevalve housing 36 by a plurality of dogs 78 (see alsoFIG. 2 ).Dogs 78 are positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around arim 80.Rim 80 is positioned adjacent to thepocket 42 and extends around thehousing 36.Dogs 78 project toward thecentral space 16 and are spaced apart to provide a plurality ofgaps 82 that receive thetabs 68 of thering 64 when theseal 58 is installed as described below. - The disk seal is assembled by first positioning the
seal 58 within thepocket 42. This is readily accomplished by deforming theseal 58 to get it past thedogs 78, as the seal is formed of an elastic, flexible material. Onceseal 58 is in place, thering 64 is positioned, as shown inFIG. 2A , with itstabs 68 aligned withgaps 82 and the flat 70 aligned with a similarflat feature 84 on therim 80. Thering 64 is also arranged so that itslip 72 faces theseal 58.Ring 64 is then pressed against theseal 58, the seal being compressed between the ring and theshoulder 40 defining thepocket 42.Ring 64 is forced against theseal 58 until thesurfaces 86 oftabs 68 that face away from thelip 72 are behind theinner surfaces 88 of the dogs 78 (see alsoFIGS. 2 and 4 ).Ring 64 is then rotated aboutaxis 34 to align thetabs 68 with thedogs 78, so that the tabs are at least partially overlying the dogs. Pressure on the ring is then released. As shown inFIG. 4 , thespace 90 between theshoulder 40 and thering 64 thus created is smaller than the width ofseal 58, and the seal biases thering 64 against thedogs 78 to secure it in place. The size ofspace 90 may be adjusted (i.e., made smaller or larger), thereby also adjusting the axial preload of thering 64 against theseal 58. As shown inFIG. 5 , adjustment of the preload is afforded bysurfaces 86 oftabs 68, which, as shown inFIG. 5A , are angularly oriented with respect to theplane 76 of thering 64. This angular orientation causes axial motion of thering 64 relative to the valve housing 36 (and thus relatively to the seal 58) when thering 64 is rotated relatively to the housing. The angled surfaces 86 ride against the dogs 78 (seeFIG. 2A ) upon rotation of thering 64 and are urged toward the seal 58 (thereby increasing the preload) when rotation is in the clockwise direction as viewed inFIG. 2A . Counterclockwise rotation reduces the preload. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thetabs 68 ofring 64 are captured between thedogs 78 and thevalve housing 36. Thering 64 is thus cantilevered about itsouter perimeter 66 and its axial stiffness is determined largely by the stiffness of thetabs 68, as they are designed to be the least stiff component among thehousing 36 and thedogs 78. The stiffnesses of thetabs 68 are tuned such thatring 64 provides sufficient axial force againstseal 58 so that it maintains a fluid tight seal between itself anddisk 44 when the disk is closed and subjected to hydraulic pressure. However, thetabs 68 are also flexible enough to permit thespace 90 to expand when the seal is subjected to the high, non-uniform forces during opening and closing ofdisk 44. The flexibility ofring 64 permits it, and thus theseal 58, to deform in response to the opening and closing forces, which lowers the stress on the seal and thereby reduces wear as well as the tendency for the seal to be pulled out of thespace 90 when the disk is rotated to the open position. In addition, the use ofring 64 compensates for the loss in elasticity of the seal as it ages. This is accomplished by thering 64 acting to reduce the size of thespace 90 as the seal becomes less stiff. - In use, as shown in
FIG. 6 , avalve coupling 10 is provided in a pre-assembled state (see alsoFIG. 1 ) withsegments central space 16 without disassembling thevalve coupling 10.Pipe elements central space 16 between thesegments circumferential grooves 96 that receive projectingarcuate surfaces 28 arrayed onopposite sides FIG. 7 , the attachment members 18 (see alsoFIG. 1 ) are tightened to draw thesegments pipe elements arcuate surfaces 28 engagingcircumferential grooves 96 in the pipe elements. As thesegments seals 60 are compressed between the segments, thevalve housing 36 and thepipe elements -
FIG. 8 shows the final configuration of thevalve coupling 10 upon joint installation, the pipe elements not shown for clarity. Note that in this example embodiment theconnection members 18 meet in what is known as “pad to pad” engagement when thevalve coupling 10 is properly installed. This design is advantageous because it permits ready visual inspection confirming proper installation, and eliminates the need to tighten thebolts 24 to a specific torque value, though other styles of interface of the connection members known in the art may be used. Such styles include tongue-and-recess interfaces, or interfaces where the connection members do not contact and instead rely on a specified amount of torque exerted on the connection members through bolts or other means to maintain the valve coupling in its final configuration. - Valves and valve couplings according to the invention which use retainers 62 such as the
example ring embodiment 64 are expected to have increased pressure performance, experience less wear and fewer malfunctions due to seals being displaced than valves or valve couplings according to the prior art.
Claims (18)
1. A valve for controlling fluid flow through pipe elements connected thereto, said valve comprising:
a housing having an inner surface surrounding a central space, a shoulder extending around said inner surface and projecting toward said central space thereby defining a pocket;
a valve closing member mounted within said central space and movable between an open position and a closed position;
a seal positioned within said pocket, said seal engaging said valve closing member when said valve closing member is in said closed position; and
a ring positioned within said central space adjacent to said pocket for retaining said seal therein.
2. The valve according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a rim extending around said housing, said rim being positioned adjacent to said pocket and surrounding said central space;
a plurality of dogs positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around said rim and projecting toward said central space;
a plurality of tabs projecting outwardly from an outer perimeter of said ring, said tabs being arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each said tab to pass between two of said dogs for positioning of said ring within said rim, said tabs at least partially overlying said dogs upon rotation of said ring relative to said housing for retaining said ring within said central space.
3. The valve according to claim 2 , wherein each one of said tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of said ring.
4. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein said ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof, said lip projecting out of a plane of said ring toward said seal.
5. The valve according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding said housing and forming a coupling, each said segment having attachment members located at opposite ends, each said segment having arcuate surfaces positioned on opposite sides thereof for engagement with said pipe elements.
6. The valve according to claim 5 , wherein said attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each said segment, each said lug defining a hole for receiving a fastener.
7. The valve according to claim 5 , wherein said arcuate surfaces project from said segments radially toward said axis.
8. The valve according to claim 5 , wherein said plurality of segments comprises no more than two said segments.
9. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein said valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on said housing.
10. A valve coupling for joining pipe elements, said valve coupling comprising:
a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space;
a housing captured between said segments, said housing having an inner surface surrounding said central space, a shoulder extending around said inner surface and projecting toward said central space thereby defining a pocket;
a valve closing member mounted within said central space and movable between an open position and a closed position;
a seal positioned within said pocket, said seal engaging said valve closing member when said valve closing member is in said closed position; and
a ring positioned within said central space adjacent to said pocket for retaining said seal therein.
11. The valve coupling according to claim 10 , further comprising:
a rim extending around said housing, said rim being positioned adjacent to said pocket and surrounding said central space;
a plurality of dogs positioned in spaced apart relation to one another around said rim and projecting toward said central space;
a plurality of tabs projecting outwardly from an outer perimeter of said ring, said tabs being arranged in spaced apart relation from one another to permit each said tab to pass between two of said dogs for positioning of said ring within said rim, said tabs at least partially overlying said dogs upon rotation of said ring relative to said housing for retaining said ring within said central space.
12. The valve coupling according to claim 11 , wherein each one of said tabs comprises a surface oriented angularly with respect to a plane of said ring.
13. The valve coupling according to claim 10 , wherein said ring comprises a lip extending about an inner perimeter thereof, said lip projecting out of a plane of said ring toward said seal.
14. The valve coupling according to claim 10 , further comprising:
attachment members located at opposite ends of each said segment;
arcuate surfaces positioned on opposite sides of each said segment for engagement with said pipe elements.
15. The valve coupling according to claim 14 , wherein said attachment members comprise lugs extending outwardly from opposite ends of each said segment, each said lug defining a hole for receiving a fastener.
16. The valve coupling according to claim 14 , wherein said arcuate surfaces project from said segments radially toward said axis.
17. The valve coupling according to claim 10 , wherein said plurality of segments comprises no more than two said segments,
18. The valve coupling according to claim 10 , wherein said valve closing member comprises a disk mounted on a valve stem rotatably mounted on said housing.
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