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Stem packing assembly for frequent cycling valve
Assignee: Whitey Co
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Filing: 1988-05-19
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2008-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A new packing arrangement is provided for improved sealing and limiting potential for extrusion of one packing member relative to another. The stem packing arrangement is disclosed with particular reference to a ball valve assembly having a body housing a selectively rotatable valve member. An actuating stem extends from the body through a stem passage and the packing assembly is received in the passage around a portion of the stem. First, second, third, and fourth members progressively increase in hardness to limit extrusion of one member relative to another. A predetermined compression is also applied to the packing assembly and is independent of the actuating stem so that bearing member life is increased. The second member includes a tapered external surface that cooperates with the stem passage to provide a wedging action along the inner and outer diameter portions thereof. Additionally, the third and fourth members have cooperating slippage surfaces that urge the third member toward sealing engagement with the actuating stem.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry M. Kalain
- 👤 Edward M. Yusko Jr.
- 👤 Peter C. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K5/00; F16K5/06; F16K5/0663; F16K5/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A valve comprising: a body having a chamber communicating with an inlet and outlet; a valve member disposed in said chamber for selective rotation between open and closed positions; an actuating stem operatively associated with said valve member extending outwardly from said chamber through a stem passage defined in said body; and, a packing assembly received in said stem passage and around a portion of said stem, said packing assembly including first, second, third, and fourth members extending respectively outward from said chamber, said first member disposed closest to said chamber, said second member having a greater hardness than said first member, said third member having a greater hardness than said second member, and said fourth member having a greater hardness than said third member, and engaging said body to establish a predetermined compression on said first, second, and third members wherein said second member has a tapering portion engaging a mating, inwardly tapering region of said stem passage for urging said second member toward said stem and limiting extrusion of said first member therepast, said third and fourth members include first and second slippage surfaces for providing axial slipping engagement therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A valve comprising: a body having a chamber communicating with an inlet and outlet; a valve member disposed in said chamber for selective rotation between open and closed positions; an actuating stem operatively associated with said valve member extending outwardly from said chamber through a stem passage defined in said body; and, a packing assembly received in said stem passage and around a portion of said stem, said packing assembly including first, second, third, and fourth members extending respectively outward from said chamber, said first member disposed closest to said chamber, said second member having a greater hardness than said first member, said third member having a greater hardness than said second member, and said fourth member having a greater hardness than said third member, and engaging said body to establish a predetermined compression on said first, second, and third members wherein said second member has a tapering portion engaging a mating, inwardly tapering region of said stem passage for urging said second member toward said stem and limiting extrusion of said first member therepast, said third and fourth members include first and second slippage surfaces for providing axial slipping engagement therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said fourth member threadedly engages said body for establishing a predetermined compression on said first, second, and third members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said first member is a multi-lobed configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said first member is a multi-lobed elastomeric member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said first member is a soft elastomer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said second member is a soft plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said third member is a hard plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein said fourth member is a metal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 further comprising a spacer received between an enlarged portion of said fourth member and said body for facilitating establishment of a predetermined compression on said first,.second, and third members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The valve as defined in claim 1 further comprising a flange extending inwardly into said stem passage having a first surface generally facing said chamber and a second surface supporting said first packing member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The valve as defined in claim 10 further comprising a bearing member interposed between said flange first surface and a shoulder defined on said actuating stem.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The valve as defined in claim 10 wherein said first member is a soft elastomer, said second member is a soft plastic, said third member is a hard plastic, and said fourth member is a metal.
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