EP0277769A1
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Compressed gas apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell UK Ltd
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Filing: 1988-01-28
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-01-28
Abstract
Abstract An air dryer of the type fitted with a purge valve 92 is fitted with an input cut-off valve (81) which closes when the purge valve is opened in order that the compressor output line 2 is not vented thereby maintaining compressor and/or turbo charger pressure during off-load conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 David John Knight
- 👤 Brian Patrick Neal
- 👤 James Michael Kubic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T17/00; B60T17/002; B60T17/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
Compressed gas apparatus for use with a gas compressor (1) the apparatus including an air dryer (5,6) or condenser device with valve means (9) for purging or draining moisture from the interior thereof characterised in that said valve means includes means (8) which also operates to close off a connection between the compressor (1) and the interior of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
Compressed gas apparatus for use with a gas compressor (1) the apparatus including an air dryer (5,6) or condenser device with valve means (9) for purging or draining moisture from the interior thereof characterised in that said valve means includes means (8) which also operates to close off a connection between the compressor (1) and the interior of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
Compressed gas apparatus as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the valve means comprises a pair of axially arranged valves (81,91) with mechanically inter-connected valve members (81,91) such that when actuated one member engages its respective seat the other member lifts off its respective seat, said device being biassed towards a normal position in which the first valve is opened and the second valve is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Compressed gas apparatus as claimed in claim 2 characterised in that the valve means comprises a space 29 between respective valve seats (82,92) for said members and wherein in said normal position said space is disconnected from a vent port.
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