US3666237A
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Welded fabricated ball valve
Assignee: Grove Valve and Regulator Co
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Filing: 1970-05-21
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A valve body construction comprising a tubular body member with a closure received in one end thereof against an internal abutment. A lock ring engages against the outer face of the end closure around its outer edges and is welded to one end of the body member to hold the closure in place, contraction of the weld during cooling serves to clamp the closure tightly in place. In a preferred embodiment, the other end of the tubular body is swaged inward to a small diameter opening whereby a hub may be welded directly to the edge of the opening, eliminating the need for a second end closure.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E Piccardo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/10; F16K27/107; F16K5/00; F16K5/06; F16K5/0647
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A valve structure comprising a tubular main body member, an end closure having a flow passageway therethrough a portion of said end closure being received in one end of said main body member means in said body member forming an axially inward abutment for said closure, a lock ring engaging the outer face of said end closure around the edge thereof, and a weld around and between said lock ring and said one end of the main body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A valve structure comprising a tubular main body member, an end closure having a flow passageway therethrough a portion of said end closure being received in one end of said main body member means in said body member forming an axially inward abutment for said closure, a lock ring engaging the outer face of said end closure around the edge thereof, and a weld around and between said lock ring and said one end of the main body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The valve structure defined by claim 1 wherein: said end closure portion extends outside said body member and said lock ring is spaced from said one end so that said weld unites said body member, end closure and lock ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The valve structure defined by claim 1 including: a valve member, trunnions on said valve member, a pair of bearing blocks rotatably receiving said trunnions, a radial shoulder in said body member near said one end, and a radial flange on each of said bearing blocks engaging said shoulder, said radial flanges forming said inward abutment for said closure, whereby said bearing blocks are clamped thereby, said valve member with bearing blocks on said trunnions being removable through said one end of the body member when said closure member is removed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The valve structure defined by claim 3 including: a stem extending through an opening in said main body member and coupled to one of said trunnions, a seal ring around said stem, and a removable retainer in said opening, holding said stem and seal ring in place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The valve structure defined by claim 1 wherein: the other end of said tubular main body member tapers inward to a reduced diameter opening, and including: a tubular hub welded to the edge of said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The valve structure defined by claim 5 wherein: said main body member is cylindrical over a portion of its length from said one end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |