Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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FLOMAX
Closure element
In the field of volume flow control assemblies, Flomax a pivotal flapper type
closure element
always present in flow volume custom designed to operate inside round flow
assemblies,
constructed in geometric accordance to its embodiment's inside diameter
curvature when in
full bore.
Current pivotal closure elements currently operating round flow assemblies
internally are
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constructed as a complete unit including additional design to provide the
closure element's
absence from the flow in full bore. Other designs with a pivotal point
location centered in high
flow volume area creating flow restriction and disturbance increasing back
pressure.
In previous similar patents the correction has been a larger embodiment design
resulting in a
manufacturing process requiring separate pieces to be assembled with little
changes in
reflecting the closure element's geometrical environment.
The inclusion of Flomax's constructed geometrical body design, in a full bore
position provide
function specifics features as in full contact of its embodiments' inside
perimeters curvature
surface concluding to a flow volume restriction of its total thickness. Within
its fixed single
pivotal point travel rotation in operating its required function, tolerances
from all flow volume
control positions from open to close are in accordance to its round
embodiment's
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circumference dimensions in reference to FLOMAX's body surface area.
According to its function, the flow assembly in which it serves can be used as
FLOMAX's
housing body and matting surface area as the back seat to the required seal.
In the provision of function specifics mechanical linkages, anchoring point
restraint system,
engineered specifications to its application, FLOMAX can be inserted thru the
entry of the
embodiments' flow assembly including angle fittings of the same diameter.
FLOMAX's applications of uses;
-Volume flow control, -single flow direction, -flow closure, -flow diversion.
-emergency flow shut off. (press fit collar combination inserted thru flow in
open bore.)
Types of mechanisms operating FLOMAX's required function;
-Mechanical linkages, -buoyancy operated closure, -self gravitational closure,
- Counter weight opposing pivotal point location, -flow volume pressure
mechanical assist
combination.
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FLOMAX
Drawings;
Figure 1
-Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree closed position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 2
-Showing pivotal point calculation template.
-In a 45 Degree open position.
-Transparent embodiment showing inside diameter only.
Figure 3
-Showing protrusions as excess material to be removed providing free movement
In operating all designated function positions with its seal specifications.
-Positioned mid open, with a 22 Degree angle closure body size.
Figure 4
-Showing a back to back as one operative closure element in an open position.
-Closing position at 45 Degree.
-A calculated, as to material density and weight, sealed chamber area can be
added
providing buoyancy in self operative combination of a calculated
counterweight.
-independent centered pivotal points.
-Can be used in flow diversion fitted with twin seals and appropriate routing
flow
assemblies.
Figure 5
-Showing body to a 22 Degree angle closure and matching embodiments angle
surface on
FLOMAX's perimeter.
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Description:
1 FLOMAX built as to regulate or control flow volume, comprises of a
pivotal flapper type
closure element used in any round flow assemblies, constructed of a material
compliant to
its environment, fitted with the required seal to the application of use.
2 With a body shape design specifications as always present in flow volume,
in open bore
position, FLOMAX's geometrical body form Is in accordance with the inside
perimeter of it's
serving flow assemblies' rounded embodiments' curvature as in parallel
relations,
concluding to FLOMAX's full body contact position providing flow volume
restriction
specifications calculated from the bodies' thickness surface area of FLOMAX's
constructed
materials or the required seal thickness if greater, as in parallel position
of flow volume.
3 Upon
FLOMAX's function application of choice, with its identical curvature shape of
its
inside diameter round flow assembly embodiment when fully open, FLOMAX's
constructed
body surface area is increased to accommodate the required closing angle
position, if
decreased from 90 Degree as to function required specifications. As shown in
fig 5
4 If the
body surface area dimensions is constructed as to a closed angle position of
less
than 45 Degrees, from a single fixed pivotal point location or with a
mechanical linkage to
the same effect, FLOMAX's travel operating movements between its open and
closed
positions, are all within its serving round embodiment's inside constrictions
providing a full
seal when closed and full contact in open bore to its serving flow assemblies'
inside
curvature.
In FLOMAX's constructed body dimensions as being closed at an angle position
higher
than its optimum 45 Degree, the removal of protrusions is necessary to provide
its travel
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Function to operate, caused by its diagonal longitude length deriving from its
body curvature
shape when in motion of operating between open and closed position,
compensated by the
required seal specifications to provide a full sealed closure. As the
protrusions shown in
figure 3
6 In the use of single flow direction by a self operated buoyancy
specifications, FLOMAX's
constructed body design is to include the absence of interior material
substituted with
stiffening interior ribs creating a sealed shelled chamber area providing
buoyancy In a
location of choice as to operate in combination with an opposed mirrored
partial or full body
component attached at the diameter location as one, allowing pivotal travel
movements
within the embodiments inside perimeter's tolerances as to function. As shown
in fig 4
7 In function specifics applications, an offset pivotal point location,
sidewall slots travel
guides built into its embodiment as a sliding mechanism or a mechanical
linkage in the
provision within its travel constrictions can be used as to allow a greater
variance of options
in specifications to choosing the applicable seal types compliant to specific
environments
and functions of operation. As shown in fig 1
8 Such conditions as FLOMAX's installation thru entry of flow volume
possible into existing
round flow assemblies as a addition to as per built without flow control or
providing
FLOMAX an embodiment as a complete unit, the suitable seal of choice reflects
FLOMAX's
perimeter specification detail construction to ensure seal restraint and its
body thickness
as the seal's mating surface area reflects the identical angle surface as the
serving
embodiment's inside perimeter's curvature mating surface. The addition of a
perimeter
stiffening rim requirements maybe necessary from a choice of seal type
specifications in
operating to its designated use. As shown in fig 5
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