US4506423A
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Method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1983-07-13
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Granted: 1985-03-26
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Expires: 2003-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A fluid pressure reducing device having a core provided with a peripheral spiral groove and a pipe receiving the core. The portion of the pipe receiving the core is radially contracted so that the ridges of the spiral groove of the core intrude into the inner peripheral surface of the pipe, thereby to form a spiral passage between the pipe and the core. The pressure of a fluid is reduced as the latter flows through the spiral passage. This fluid pressure reducing device is easy to produce and permits an easy fine adjustment of the flow resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Keiichi Nakamura
- 👤 Hiroshi Asao
- 👤 Kenichi Okada
- 👤 Yoichi Wakabayashi
- 👤 Izumi Ochiai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:50
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D26/00; B21D26/14; B21D39/00; B21D39/04; F; F25; F25B; F25B41/00; F25B41/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49428; Y10T29/49805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a solid core provided with a peripheral spiral groove extending from one end thereof to the other into a relatively thin metal pipe having an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of said core and made of a material softer than material of said core; and applying a radially compressive force to the portion of said pipe receiving said core to thereby contract said portion of said pipe into said spiral groove so that the inner diamneter thereof is smaller than the outer diameter of said core but larger than a diameter of a root of said spiral groove to allow a predetermined amount of fluid to flow through said groove.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a solid core provided with a peripheral spiral groove extending from one end thereof to the other into a relatively thin metal pipe having an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of said core and made of a material softer than material of said core; and applying a radially compressive force to the portion of said pipe receiving said core to thereby contract said portion of said pipe into said spiral groove so that the inner diamneter thereof is smaller than the outer diameter of said core but larger than a diameter of a root of said spiral groove to allow a predetermined amount of fluid to flow through said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the steps of: flowing a fluid through a spiral passage formed between an inner peripheral surface of said pipe and spiral groove and measuring a flow resistance; and effecting contraction of said pipe while controlling the compressive forces in such a manner so as to make the measured flow resistance coincide with a predetermined value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said radially compressive force is applied to said pipe through an elastic means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said radially compressive force is applied by electromagnetic means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compressive force is applied to said pipe through a high molecular compound of a high elasticity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compressive force is applied to said pipe through an incompressible fluid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compressive force is an electromagnetic force which is generated by an induced electric current flowing in said pipe and core.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of producing fluid pressure reducing device, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a solid core provided with a peripheral spiral groove extending from one end thereof to the other into a relatively thin metal pipe, said pipe having an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of said core and made of a material softer than the material of said core; applying a radially compressive force to a portion of said pipe receiving said core to thereby contract said portion into said spiral groove so that an inner diameter of said portion is smaller than an outer diameter of said core but larger than a diameter of a root of said spiral groove; flowing a fluid through a spiral passage formed by an inner peripheral surface of said pipe and said spiral groove of the core; measuring the flow resistance; and removing said compressive force when the measured flow resistance coincides when a predetermined value.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of producing fluid pressure reducing device, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a solid core provided with a peripheral spiral groove extending from one end thereof to the other into a relatively thin metal pipe, said pipe having an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of said core and made of a material softer than the material of said core; applying a radially compressive force to a portion of said pipe receiving said core to thereby contract said portion into said spiral groove so that an inner diameter of said portion is smaller than an outer diameter of said core but larger than a diameter of a root of said spiral groove; flowing a fluid through a spiral passage formed by an inner peripheral surface of said pipe and said spiral groove of the core; measuring the flow resistance; and removing said compressive force when the measured flow resistance coincides when a predetermined value.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 8, further comprising the step of flowing a fluid through said spiral passage and measuring the flow resistance after a removal of said compressive force.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said compressive force is applied to said pipe through a high molecular compound of high elasticity.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said compressive force is applied to said pipe through an incompressible fluid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said compressive force is an electromagnetic force which is generated by an induced electric current flowing in said pipe and said core.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said compressive force is applied to said pipe through a high molecular compound of high elasticity.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the compressive force is applied to said pipe through an incompressible fluid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method of producing a fluid pressure reducing device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said compressive force is an electromagnetic force generated by an induced electric current flowing in said pipe and said core.
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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) | 1988-03-25 | 1988-09-24 | 1989-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-25 | 1992-09-24 | 1993-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-25 | 1996-09-24 | 1997-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |