WO2012076325A3 - Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure - Google Patents
Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure Download PDFInfo
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- WO2012076325A3 WO2012076325A3 PCT/EP2011/070622 EP2011070622W WO2012076325A3 WO 2012076325 A3 WO2012076325 A3 WO 2012076325A3 EP 2011070622 W EP2011070622 W EP 2011070622W WO 2012076325 A3 WO2012076325 A3 WO 2012076325A3
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- Prior art keywords
- bistable
- foundation structure
- disc
- submergence
- bistable valve
- Prior art date
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- 230000003068 static effect Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000002093 peripheral effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
- F16K31/003—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices operated without a stable intermediate position, e.g. with snap action
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
- E02D27/00—Foundations as substructures
- E02D27/32—Foundations for special purposes
- E02D27/52—Submerged foundations, i.e. submerged in open water
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
- F16K31/12—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
- F16K31/126—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
- F16K31/1266—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like one side of the diaphragm being acted upon by the circulating fluid
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
- F16K31/44—Mechanical actuating means
- F16K31/56—Mechanical actuating means without stable intermediate position, e.g. with snap action
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K7/00—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves
- F16K7/12—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm
- F16K7/14—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat
- F16K7/17—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K7/00—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves
- F16K7/18—Diaphragm valves or cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage ; Pinch valves with diaphragm secured at one side only, e.g. to be laid on the seat by rolling action
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- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
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- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Float Valves (AREA)
- Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
Abstract
Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure A bistable valve 10 comprises a bistable disc 16 movable between a first position in which a first side 22 of the bistable disc 16 has a concave shape and a second position in which the first side 22 of the bistable disc 16 has a convex shape. The bistable disc 16 includes a peripheral sealing region 32 on the first side 22 which cooperates with a static part 18 when the bistable disc 16 is in the first position to create a seal between the bistable disc 16 and the static part 18. A method for controlling the submergence of a foundation structure including a buoyancy tank comprising first and second bistable valves is also described.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB1020648.0 | 2010-12-07 | ||
GB1020648.0A GB2486216B (en) | 2010-12-07 | 2010-12-07 | Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure |
Publications (2)
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WO2012076325A2 WO2012076325A2 (en) | 2012-06-14 |
WO2012076325A3 true WO2012076325A3 (en) | 2012-12-27 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/EP2011/070622 WO2012076325A2 (en) | 2010-12-07 | 2011-11-22 | Bistable valve and use thereof in the controlled submergence of a foundation structure |
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GB (1) | GB2486216B (en) |
WO (1) | WO2012076325A2 (en) |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1405472A (en) * | 1971-09-13 | 1975-09-10 | Leesona Corp | Fluid operating corporation electrical discharge machining apparatus |
FR2266837A1 (en) * | 1974-04-08 | 1975-10-31 | Superflexit | Pilot controlled non-return valve - has two membranes forming chamber with inner pilot pressure tube |
GB2176407A (en) * | 1981-03-10 | 1986-12-31 | Usd Corp | Respirator face mask |
JPH1113910A (en) * | 1997-06-20 | 1999-01-22 | Yoshinobu Toyomura | Check valve mechanism |
GB2434413A (en) * | 2006-01-18 | 2007-07-25 | Marine Current Turbines Ltd | Gravity foundation for tidal stream turbine |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2486562A1 (en) * | 1980-07-09 | 1982-01-15 | Coyne Bellier Bureau Ingenieur | FOUNDATION DEVICE FOR STRUCTURE, SUCH AS A PLATFORM, INCLUDING SELF-LIFTING, BASED ON A SUB-MARINE BASE, AND PLATFORMS OF THIS TYPE |
US5265639A (en) * | 1992-12-22 | 1993-11-30 | Boc Health Care, Inc. | Magneto-pneumatic timing device |
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2010
- 2010-12-07 GB GB1020648.0A patent/GB2486216B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 2011-11-22 WO PCT/EP2011/070622 patent/WO2012076325A2/en active Application Filing
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1405472A (en) * | 1971-09-13 | 1975-09-10 | Leesona Corp | Fluid operating corporation electrical discharge machining apparatus |
FR2266837A1 (en) * | 1974-04-08 | 1975-10-31 | Superflexit | Pilot controlled non-return valve - has two membranes forming chamber with inner pilot pressure tube |
GB2176407A (en) * | 1981-03-10 | 1986-12-31 | Usd Corp | Respirator face mask |
JPH1113910A (en) * | 1997-06-20 | 1999-01-22 | Yoshinobu Toyomura | Check valve mechanism |
GB2434413A (en) * | 2006-01-18 | 2007-07-25 | Marine Current Turbines Ltd | Gravity foundation for tidal stream turbine |
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GB2486216A (en) | 2012-06-13 |
GB2486216B (en) | 2013-05-01 |
WO2012076325A2 (en) | 2012-06-14 |
GB201020648D0 (en) | 2011-01-19 |
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