WO2006003685A1 - Device for regulating the delivery pressure of combustible gases - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for regulating the delivery pressure of combustible gases, in accordance with the preamble of main claim no. 1.
- the invention is applicable in particular to the specific technical field of pressure regulators that are arranged for use with combustible gases of various natures, such as, for example, natural gas and liquid gas, which have combustibility characteristics which differ from one another and which are such as to require corresponding separate operations for calibrating the regulator.
- gases of various natures, such as, for example, natural gas and liquid gas, which have combustibility characteristics which differ from one another and which are such as to require corresponding separate operations for calibrating the regulator.
- natural gas is normally supplied at a pressure lower than that of liquid gas and it is therefore preferable to provide in the distribution network, or in the equipment arranged for the alternative use of either of the two above-mentioned gases, pressure regulators in which a device capable of converting the regulator between two different calibration configurations is integrated.
- a regulating device having the above-mentioned features is known from US 3747629.
- This document describes a pressure regulator which is provided with a first springing system which acts on the diaphragm of the regulator to determine a first pressure value, in the case of use with natural gas, and a second, additional, springing system which can be selectively activated to exert on the diaphragm a resilient load correlated with a second preselected pressure value, which is desired in the case of use with liquid gas.
- the passage from the first to the second calibration configuration is achieved by an auxiliary spacer means acting on the second springing system in the second configuration.
- the pre-setting of the two pressure values can in turn be regulated by screw means arranged to pre-load resiliently the respective springing systems.
- a principal object of the present invention is to provide a pressure- regulating device which is structurally and functionally designed to satisfy the indicated requirements, at the same time overcoming the limits pointed out with reference to the mentioned prior art.
- FIG. 1 is a view in axial section of a first example of a regulating device according to the invention in a first operative configuration
- FIG. 2 is a view in axial section of the regulating device of Figure 1 in a second distinct operative configuration
- Figures 3 and 4 are plan views from above of the device according to the invention shown in the preceding figures
- - Figure 5 is a view in axial section of a second example of a regulating device according to the invention in a first operative configuration
- FIG. 6 is a view in axial section of the regulating device of Figure 5 in a second distinct operative configuration
- FIGS. 7 and 8 are plan views from above of the device according to the invention shown in Figures 5 and 6,
- Figure 9 is a view in axial section of a third example of a regulating device according to the invention in a first operative configuration
- FIG. 10 is a view in axial section of the regulating device of Figure 9 in a second distinct operative configuration; - Figures 11 and 12 are plan views from above of the device according to the invention shown in Figures 9 and 10. Preferred embodiments of the invention
- a first example of a device for regulating the delivery pressure of combustible gases which is produced in accordance with the present invention is generally indicated by 1.
- the device 1 comprises a valve unit located in a duct 3 (shown schematically) and including a closure element 4 capable of shutting off a valve seat 5 by way of which a stream of gas is delivered to a consumer, such as a burner or similar equipment not illustrated in the drawings.
- the closure element 4 is displaceable during the movement of opening/closing the seat 5 in a direction identified in the drawings by the axis X.
- the device 1 also comprises a diaphragm 6 which controls the closure element 4 and which is connected rigidly thereto by a connecting element 7.
- a cylindrical blind seat 8 which is coaxial with the axis X and in which a rod 9 of a spring-carrying disc 10 is supported rotatably about said axis.
- a first and a second spring which are coaxial with each other and with the axis X and which are indicated 11 and 12, respectively, act directly on the disc 10.
- the corresponding axial ends of the springs 11, 12 are fitted on respective protuberances 11a, 12a which extend from the spring-carrying disc 10 and which are suitable for holding and guiding the springs on the disc.
- the spring 11 At its opposite axial end, the spring 11 abuts a corresponding end 13a of a tubular formation 13 which is centrally hollow and which extends axially along the axis X.
- Said tubular formation 13 is guided axially and rotatably inside a sleeve 14 which is connected rigidly to a stationary structure of the valve unit and which extends coaxially with the axis X.
- 15 indicates sealing rings interposed between the surfaces of the sleeve
- a male thread/female thread coupling is also provided between those surfaces, in particular between an externally threaded portion 16 of the tubular formation 13 and a female thread 17 formed by internal threading of the sleeve 14.
- the ring 18 indicates an axially hollow ring capable of being fitted on the tubular formation 13.
- the ring has a head 18a from which extends a cylindrical shell 000356
- the ring 18 is used, among other things, to cancel out the clearance of the male thread/female thread coupling 16, 17.
- the ring is also fixed for rotation and axial translation with the tubular formation 13.
- the formation is subjected to an axial translation movement owing to the male thread/female thread coupling 16, 17, and consequently the resilient pre-loading of the spring 11 can be varied between a minimum value and a maximum value which are predetermined during the stage of calibrating the device.
- the resilient load is selected in such a manner that, in the case of use with combustible natural gas, the above-mentioned pre ⁇ setting guarantees the desired values of the gas delivery pressure downstream of the closure element 4.
- the device 1 In order to set the tubular formation 13 in rotation, the device 1 is provided with a substantially bell-shaped handle-form operating means 19 which extends from a centrally hollow head 19a and which is fitted on the tubular formation 13 and is also fixedly joined thereto by a screw means, such as a locking grub screw 20.
- the handle 19 is also locked on the ring 18, for example by means of a coupling having a grooved axial profile.
- the second spring 12 abuts a guide element 21 which is in turn connected to the free end of a rod-shaped stem 22 which extends coaxially with the axis X and which is guided axially inside the axial cavity of the tubular formation 13.
- a first shoulder 23 is provided in the tubular formation 13 and is capable of holding and guiding a corresponding portion 22a of the stem.
- a shoulder surface 24, which is advantageously produced in the form of a resilient ring, is also provided on the stem portion 22a.
- a spring 25 whose function will emerge clearly in the course of the description is active between the facing surfaces formed by the shoulders 23 and 24.
- the stem portion 22a is also held and guided axially by an element in the form of a centrally hollow bush 26 having an external cylindrical profile threaded in such a manner that it can be screwed into a female thread 27 formed by the internal threading of part of the axial cavity formed at the end 13b of the tubular formation 13, which is axially opposite the end 13a.
- the first axial portion 26a which is extended by a second portion 26b of smaller diameter is formed in the axial through-hole of the bush 26.
- the first portion 26a constitutes a cylindrical guide means for a corresponding cylindrical portion 22b of the stem 22 having a diameter larger than that of the portion 22a.
- the second portion 26b constitutes an axial guide for the portion 22a, while the shoulder surface formed between the portions 26a and 26b acts as an abutment check element for the portion 22b, with the function of limiting the axial travel of the stem 22. It should be noted that the position of this travel stop abutment can be regulated axially by means of the male thread/female thread coupling between the bush 26 and the tubular formation 13.
- the end 28b of the spring 28 is kept spaced from a check surface 29 which faces it and which is formed in a screw element 30.
- This spaced position is achieved by the interposition of a bush 31 between the screw 30 and the tubular formation 13,
- the bush 31 has an axial hole and is provided with a head 31a from which extends a cylindrical shell portion 31b which is in turn axially extended by an externally threaded end portion 31c.
- the end portion 31c can be screwed into the female thread 27 of the tubular formation 13 5 while the cylindrical portion 31b is guided in the through-hole through the handle 19.
- the head 31a is advantageously provided with a polygonal external profile in order to permit the engagement of a control key.
- the axial through-hole in the bush 31 has an internally threaded portion 32 into which a corresponding externally io threaded shank portion 30a of the screw 30 can be screwed.
- the surface 29 is formed in the screw at the base of a blind cavity 29a formed axially in the shank 30a at the end opposite a head portion 30b of the screw.
- the head 30b is provided with a notch 29c for the engagement of a screwdriver.
- the handle 19 is also provided with a pair of check surfaces 33a, 33b which can interfere with a corresponding abutment surface 34 in the stationary structure of the device 1.
- the configuration of Figure 1 is that typically provided when the regulating device is used with combustible natural gas.
- the diaphragm 6 is acted upon by the resilient load generated exclusively by the compression of the spring 11, which is achieved by regulating the axial position of the tubular formation 13.
- the ring 18 is locked on the tubular formation 13 so as to remain fixedly joined thereto for rotation (about the axis X) and for translation (along the axis X).
- the axial position of the end 13a of the tubular formation 13 (and of the ring 18) corresponding to the minimum resilient load, which is correlated with the minimum delivery pressure desired, is determined.
- the handle 19 is inserted and locked in such a manner that a condition of abutment of the check surface 33a of the handle on the abutment 34 corresponds to the above-mentioned position.
- the axial position corresponding to the maximum resilient load which is correlated with the maximum delivery pressure obtainable, is determined in a similar manner. Once this position has been defined, it is combined with the operative regulating condition in which the check surface 33b of the handle interferes with the abutment 34.
- a rotation of the handle of approximately 210° is advantageously provided in order to pass from the minimum to the maximum delivery pressure in the configuration of Figure 1.
- the spring 25 is used to cancel out the pre ⁇ loading of the spring 12 and also to oppose the weight of the stem 22 and of the other masses associated therewith.
- the configuration of Figure 2 is that typically provided when the regulating device is used with combustible liquid gas, having different combustibility characteristics from those of natural gas.
- the screw 30 is screwed directly into the tubular formation 13 in order to generate on the spring 28 a resilient pre-load capable of moving the stem 22 as far as the condition in which the stem portion 22b abuts the shoulder formed between the portions 26a and 26b of the bush 26.
- regulation of the axial position of the bush 26 (which determines a travel limit of the stem 22 in the direction of the axis X) and suitable dimensioning of the spring 28, and also of the springs 12 and 25, pre-set the delivery pressure values desired at the location of the maximum and minimum handle positions 19 (shown in Figures 3 and 4).
- the device 100 indicates the whole of a second example of a device for regulating the delivery pressure of combustible gases, made in accordance with the present invention, in which, where considered appropriate, details similar to those of the preceding example have been identified by the same reference numerals.
- the device 100 comprises a valve unit located in a duct 3 (shown schematically) and including a closure element 4 capable of shutting off a valve seat 5 by way of which a stream of gas is delivered to a consumer, such as a burner or similar equipment not illustrated in the drawings.
- the closure element 4 is displaceable during the movement of opening/closing the seat 5 in a direction identified in the drawings by the axis X.
- the device 100 also comprises a diaphragm 6 which controls the closure element 4 and which is connected rigidly thereto by a connecting element 7.
- a cylindrical blind seat 8 which is coaxial with the axis X and in which a rod 9 of a spring-carrying disc 10 is supported rotatably about said axis.
- a first and a second spring which are coaxial with each other and with the axis X and which are indicated 11 and 12, respectively, act directly on the disc 10.
- the corresponding axial ends of the springs 11, 12 are fitted on respective protuberances 11a, 12a which extend from the spring-carrying disc 10 and which are suitable for holding and guiding the springs on the disc.
- the spring 11 At its opposite axial end, the spring 11 abuts a corresponding end 13a of a tubular formation 13 which is centrally hollow and which extends axially along the axis X.
- Said tubular formation 13 is guided axially and rotatably inside a sleeve 14 which is connected rigidly to a stationary structure of the valve unit and which extends coaxially with the axis X.
- sealing rings interposed between the surfaces of the sleeve 14 and of the tubular casing 13 which, are coupled slidingly to one another.
- a male thread/female thread coupling is also provided between those surfaces, in particular between an externally threaded portion 16 of the tubular formation 13 and a female thread 17 formed by internal threading of the sleeve 14.
- the ring 18 indicates an axially hollow ring capable of being fitted on the tubular formation 13.
- the ring has a head 18a from which extends a cylindrical shell 18b which is threaded externally at the location of its free axial end 18c so that it can be screwed into the female thread 17 of the sleeve 14 (with the shell 18b interposed between the sleeve 14 and the tubular formation 13).
- the ring 18 is used, among other things, to cancel out the clearance of the male thread/female thread coupling 16, 17.
- the ring is also fixed for rotation and axial translation with the tubular formation 13.
- the formation is subjected to an axial translation movement owing to the male thread/female thread coupling 16, 17, and consequently the resilient pre-loading of the spring 11 can be varied between a minimum value and a maximum value which are predetermined during the stage of calibrating the device.
- the resilient load is selected in such a manner that, in the case of use with combustible natural gas, the above-mentioned pre ⁇ setting guarantees the desired values of the gas delivery pressure downstream of the closure element 4.
- the device 100 is provided with a substantially bell-shaped handle-form operating means 19 which extends from a centrally hollow head 19a and which is fitted on the tubular formation 13 and is also fixedly joined thereto by a screw means, such as a locking grub screw 20, which is only shown schematically in the drawings.
- the handle 19 is also locked on the ring 18, for example by means of a coupling having a grooved axial profile.
- the second spring 12 abuts a guide element 21 which is in turn connected to the free end of a rod-shaped stem 122 which extends coaxially with the axis X and which is guided axially inside the axial cavity of the tubular formation 13.
- a first shoulder 123 is provided in the tubular formation 13 and is capable of holding and guiding a corresponding portion 122a of the stem.
- a shoulder surface 124 which is advantageously produced in the form of a resilient ring, is also provided on the stem portion 122a.
- a spring 125 whose function will emerge clearly in the course of the description is active between the facing surfaces formed by the shoulders 123 and 124.
- the stem portion 122a is also held and guided axially by an element in the form of a centrally hollow bush 126 having an external cylindrical profile threaded in such a manner that it can be screwed into a female thread 127 formed by the internal threading of part of the axial cavity formed at the end 13b of the tubular formation 13, which is axially opposite the end 13a.
- a first axial portion 126a which is extended by a second portion 26b of smaller diameter is formed in the axial through-hole of the bush 126.
- the first portion 126a can constitute a cylindrical guide means for a corresponding cylindrical portion 122b of the stem 122 having a diameter larger than that of the portion 122a.
- the second portion 126b constitutes an axial guide for the portion 122a, while the shoulder surface formed between the portions 126a and 126b acts as an abutment check element for the portion 122b, with the function of limiting the axial travel of the stem 122. It should be noted that the position of that travel stop abutment can be regulated axially by means of the male thread/female thread coupling between the bush 126 and the tubular formation 13.
- the screw element 131 indicates a screw element, acted on by a blind axial cavity 132, which can engage by screwing the female thread 127 of the tubular formation 13, at the location of the free end 13b.
- the screw element 131 has, extending from its axial end
- the shell portions extending at the locations of the corresponding ends 131a and 131b are shaped with polygonal profiles (hexagonal, for example) for the engagement of corresponding operating keys, to enable the screw element 131 to be screwed in and out.
- transverse notches can be provided for the engagement of screwdrivers.
- the blind cavity 132 is delimited, at one end, by a base surface 132a, and forms a seat for housing a pressure pin 136, whose function will become clearer from the following text.
- the pin 136 has opposite tapered radial ends, between which a shoulder 137 is also formed.
- a spring 138 fitted axially on the corresponding pin portion, is also active between the shoulder 137 and the base 132 of the seat.
- the latter is provided with a rim 139 (produced by chamfering, for example) extending at the location of the opening of the cavity in the proximity of the end 131b.
- the said annular rim 139 has a size such that it does not interfere with the shoulder 137 to prevent the pin 136 from moving completely out of the seat 132.
- the threaded portion 135 of the screw element 131 is screwed into the tubular formation 13 (with the shoulder 134 abutting against the end 13b of the tubular formation), so that the end 131b faces and is spaced apart from the free end of the stem 122.
- the pin 136 is housed in the seat 132.
- a cover element 140 is provided for closing at least partially the axial through- hole in the handle 19 and consequently keeping the pin 136 housed in the seat 132, in opposition to any resilient action of the spring 138.
- the cover 140 can be removably fixed to the body of the handle 19, for example with appendages 140a of the cover snap-fitted into corresponding projections 119b of the handle, or can be fixed to the screw element 131, for example by a screwed engagement in the threaded portions 133 or 135.
- the screw element 131 is made to be rotatable through 180° about an axis perpendicularly incident on the axis X with respect to the configuration of Figure 5, and to be screwed into the tubular formation 13 with its threaded portion 133.
- the pressure pin 136 acts on the stem 122, by means of the resilient action of the spring 138, so as to displace the stem 122 to abut the shoulder surface formed between the portions 126a and 126b of the bush 126. Consequently, the resilient load generated by the compression of the spring 12 (and of the other springing systems associated with it along the stem 122) is added to the resilient load exerted on the diaphragm 6 by the spring 11.
- the handle 19 is also provided with a pair of check surfaces 143a, 143b which can interfere with a corresponding abutment surface 144 in the stationary structure of the device 100. These surfaces 143a, 143b, by interfering with the abutment 144, act as elements limiting the angular regulating travel (with rotation about the axis X) of the handle 19.
- the configuration of Figure 5 is that typically provided when the regulating device is used with combustible natural gas.
- the diaphragm 6 is acted upon by the resilient load generated exclusively by the compression of the spring 11, which is achieved by regulating the axial position of the tubular formation 13.
- the ring 18 is locked on the tubular formation 13 so as to remain fixedly joined thereto for rotation (about the axis X) and for translation (along the axis X).
- the axial position of the end 13a of the tubular formation 13 (and of the ring 18) corresponding to the minimum resilient load, which is correlated with the minimum delivery pressure desired, is determined.
- the handle 19 is inserted and locked in such a manner that a condition of abutment of the check surface 143a of the handle on the abutment 144 corresponds to the above-mentioned position.
- the axial position corresponding to the maximum resilient load which is correlated with the maximum delivery pressure obtainable, is determined in a similar manner. Once this position has been defined, it is combined with the operative regulating condition in which the check surface 143b of the handle interferes with the abutment 144.
- a rotation of the handle of approximately 210° is advantageously provided in order to pass from the minimum to the maximum delivery pressure in the configuration of Figure 5.
- the spring 125 is used to cancel out the pre ⁇ loading of the spring 12 and also to oppose the weight of the stem 122 and of the other masses associated therewith.
- Figure 6 the configuration of Figure 6 is that typically provided when the regulating device is used with combustible liquid gas, having different combustibility characteristics from those of natural gas.
- the cover 140 is first disengaged and the threaded portion 135 is unscrewed from the corresponding female thread of the tubular formation 13. Once the screw 131 has been disengaged, it is rotated through 180° (in the plane of the drawings) with respect to a direction perpendicular to the axis X and is screwed into the female thread 127 of the tubular formation 13 by means of the threaded portion 133, until the shoulder 134 abuts the end 13b. The cover 140 is then refitted on the handle 19.
- the pin 136 which is resiliently loaded by the spring 138, interferes with the stem 122, pushing the latter into the position shown in Figure 6, in which the stem portion 122b abuts the shoulder formed between the portions 126a and 126b of the bush 126.
- regulation of the axial position of the bush 126 (which determines a travel limit of the stem 122 in the direction of the axis X) and suitable dimensioning of the spring 138, and also of the springs 12 and 125, pre-set the delivery pressure values desired at the location of the maximum and minimum handle positions 19 (shown in Figures 7 and 8).
- the externally visible part of the surface of the base portion of the cavity 132 can be made to have a colour (red, for example) which is different from the colour provided in the end area of the pressure pin 136 (blue, for example) opposite the end 132.
- Making the cover 140 from at least partially transparent material will thus make the areas with different colours visible from the outside, allowing fast and easy identification of the configuration present in the pressure regulator.
- 200 indicates the whole of a third example of a device for regulating the delivery pressure of combustible gases, made in accordance with the present invention, in which, where considered appropriate, details similar to those of the preceding examples have been identified by the same reference numerals.
- the device 200 comprises a valve unit located in a duct 3 (shown schematically) and including a closure element 4 capable of shutting off a valve seat 5 by way of which a stream of gas is delivered to a consumer, such as a burner or similar equipment not illustrated in the drawings.
- the closure element 4 is displaceable during the movement of opening/closing the seat 5 in a direction identified in the drawings by the axis X.
- the device 200 also comprises a diaphragm 6 which controls the closure element 4 and which is connected rigidly thereto by a connecting element 7.
- a cylindrical blind seat 8 which is coaxial with the axis X and in which a rod 9 of a spring-carrying disc 10 is supported rotatably about said axis.
- a first and a second spring which are coaxial with each other and with the axis X and which are indicated 11 and 12, respectively, act directly on the disc 10.
- the corresponding axial ends of the springs 11, 12 are fitted on respective protuberances 11a, 12a which extend from the spring-carrying disc 10 and which are suitable for holding and guiding the springs on the disc.
- the spring 11 At its opposite axial end, the spring 11 abuts a corresponding end 13a of a tubular formation 13 which is centrally hollow and which extends axially along the axis X.
- Said tubular formation 13 is guided axially and rotatably inside a sleeve 14 which is connected rigidly to a stationary structure of the valve unit and which extends coaxially with the axis X.
- a male thread/female thread coupling is also provided bet-ween those surfaces, in particular between an externally threaded portion 16 of the tubular formation 13 and a female thread 17 formed by internal threading of the sleeve 14.
- the ring 18 indicates an axially hollow ring capable of being fitted on the tubular formation 13.
- the ring has a head 18a from which extends a cylindrical shell
- the ring 18 is used, among other things, to cancel out the clearance of the male thread/female thread coupling 16, 17.
- the ring is also fixed for rotation and axial translation with the tubular formation 13.
- the formation is subjected to an axial translation movement owing to the male thread/female thread coupling 16-17, and consequently the resilient pre-loading of the spring 11 can be varied between a minimum value and a maximum value which are predetermined during the stage of calibrating the device.
- the resilient load is selected in such a manner that, in the case of use with combustible natural gas, the above-mentioned pre ⁇ setting guarantees the desired values of the gas delivery pressure downstream of the closure element 4.
- the device 200 is provided with a substantially bell-shaped handle-form operating means 19 which extends from a centrally hollow head 19a and which is fitted on the tubular formation 13 and is also fixedly joined thereto by a screw means, such as a locking grub screw 20, which is only shown schematically in the drawings.
- the handle 19 is also locked on the ring 18, for example by means of a coupling having a grooved axial profile.
- the second spring 12 abuts a guide element 21 which is in turn connected to the free end of a rod-shaped stem 222 which extends coaxially with the axis X and which is guided axially inside the axial cavity of the tubular formation 13.
- a first shoulder 223 is provided in the tubular formation 13 and is capable of holding and guiding a corresponding portion 222a of the stem.
- a shoulder surface 224 which is advantageously produced in the form of a resilient ring, is also provided on the stem portion 222a.
- a spring 225 whose function will emerge clearly in the course. of the description is active between the facing surfaces formed by the shoulders 223 and 224.
- the stem portion 222a is also held and guided axially by ah element in the form of a centrally hollow bush 226 having an external cylindrical profile threaded in such a manner that it can be screwed into a female thread 227 formed by the internal threading of part of the axial cavity formed at the end 13b of the tubular formation 13, which is axially opposite the end 13a.
- a first axial portion 226a which is extended by a second portion 226b of smaller diameter is formed in the axial through-hole of the bush 226.
- the first portion 226a constitutes a cylindrical guide means for a corresponding cylindrical portion 22b of the stem 222 having a diameter larger than that of the portion 222a.
- the second portion 226b constitutes an axial guide for the portion 222a, while the shoulder surface formed between the portions 226a and 226b acts as an abutment check element for the T/IT2005/000356
- the wall 234 defines, on opposite sides, respective base surfaces 232a, 233a of the corresponding cavities 232, 233.
- each cavity 232 also has a greater axial length than has the cavity 233.
- 233 is also provided, at the end axially opposite its base surface, with a respective polygonal internal profile 232b, 233b, which is expediently selected for engagement with a hexagonal wrench.
- the screw element 231 is capable of being screwed into the female thread 227 of the tubular formation 13, at the location of the free end 13b.
- a first externally threaded shell portion 235, a shoulder 236 and a second externally threaded shell portion 237 are formed on the screw element 231, starting from an axial end 231a thereof in the direction towards the opposite end 231b.
- the screw element 231 is screwed by means of its threaded portion 237 into the tubular formation 13 (with the shoulder 36 abutting the end 13b of the tubular formation 13).
- the end 228b of the spring 228 is maintained at a distance from the base surface 232a of the cavity 232, which surface faces it.
- 240 indicates a cover element arranged to close the opening of the axial cavity (232 or 233) which remains visible from outside the handle in each of the respective operative conditions.
- the closure element 240 is equipped with a profile for coupling, for example snap-type coupling, to the corresponding profile of each of the ends 231a, 231b of the screw element 231.
- the screw element 231 is made to be rotatable through 180° about an axis perpendicularly incident on the axis X with respect to the configuration of Figure 9, and to be screwed into the tubular formation 13 with its threaded portion 235.
- the end 228b of the spring 228 is actively checked by the base surface 233a of the cavity 233, with consequent compression of the spring 228 (and of the other springing systems axially associated therewith along the stem 222) and generation of a corresponding resilient load on the diaphragm 6.
- the resilient load is added, in the configuration of Figure 10, to the resilient load generated by the spring 11.
- the handle 19 of the device 200 is also provided with a pair of check surfaces 143a, 143b which can interfere with a corresponding abutment surface 144 formed in the stationary structure of the device 200.
- These surfaces 143a, 143b by interfering with the abutment 144, act as elements limiting the angular regulating travel (with rotation about the axis X) of the handle 19.
- the diaphragm 6 is acted upon by the resilient load generated exclusively by the compression of the spring 11, which is achieved by regulating the axial position of the tubular formation 13.
- the ring 18 is locked on the tubular formation 13 so as to remain fixedly joined thereto for rotation (about the axis X) and for translation (along the axis X).
- the axial position of the end 13a of the tubular formation 13 (and of the ring 18) corresponding to the minimum resilient load, which is correlated with the minimum delivery pressure desired, is determined.
- the handle 19 is inserted and locked in such a manner that a condition of abutment of the check surface 143a of the handle on the abutment 144 corresponds to the above-mentioned position.
- the axial position corresponding to the maximum resilient load, which is correlated with the maximum delivery pressure obtainable, is determined in a similar manner. Once this position has been defined, it is combined with the operative regulating condition in which the check surface 143b of the handle interferes with the abutment 144.
- a rotation of the handle of approximately 210° is advantageously provided in order to pass from the minimum to the maximum delivery pressure in the configuration of Figure 9.
- the spring 225 is used to cancel out the pre ⁇ loading of the spring 12 and also to oppose the weight of the stem 222 and of the other masses associated therewith.
- the configuration of Figure 10 is that typically provided when the regulating device is used with combustible liquid gas, having different combustibility characteristics from those of natural gas. To obtain this configuration, the cover 240 is first disengaged and the threaded portion 237 is unscrewed from the corresponding female thread of the tubular formation 13.
- the screw 231 Once the screw 231 has been disengaged, it is rotated through 180° (in the plane of the drawings) with respect to a direction perpendicular to the axis X and is screwed into the female thread 227 of the tubular formation 13 by means of the threaded portion 235, until the shoulder 236 abuts the end 13b.
- the cover 240 is then refitted on the handle 19.
- the screw 231 interferes with the spring 228 in order to generate on the spring 228 a resilient pre-load capable of moving the stem 222 into the condition in which the stem portion 222b abuts the shoulder formed between the portions 226a and 226b of the bush 226.
- the ring 239 remains visible outside the handle, thus constituting a means for indicating the configuration selected for using the regulator with combustible liquid gas.
- the entire predetermined angular rotation of the handle is used in the modulation between the minimum and maximum delivery pressures, for each of the configurations provided for as a function of the type of gas used.
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