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Pressure regulator and method of assembling same
Assignee: Nupro Co
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Filing: 1989-09-27
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2009-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A pressure regulator includes a hermetically sealed housing that limits the potential for leak paths to atmosphere or exterior to the housing. The regulator includes a dampening arrangement for limiting oscillations during high flow rates. A stem clip secures a poppet assembly to a movable member of the regulator. The stem clip permits radial movement of the poppet assembly to facilitate centering of the poppet assembly relative to a valve seat. The poppet assembly includes a self-tapping poppet to precisely set the opening between the poppet and valve seat irrespective of tolerance stackup.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G. Eidsmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K17/00; F16K17/20; F16K17/22; F16K17/24; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/06; F16K31/08; F16K31/086; G; G05; G05D; G05D16/00; G05D16/04; G05D16/06; G05D16/0616; G05D16/0619; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S137/00; Y10S137/906; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7781; Y10T137/7793; Y10T137/7822; Y10T137/7823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a movable pressure responsive member having a first portion secured in the chamber, and a second portion associated therewith and adapted for movement relative to the first portion, the first and second portions forming a closed cavity entirely defined in the chamber having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a resilient member disposed between the first and second portions for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a movable pressure responsive member having a first portion secured in the chamber, and a second portion associated therewith and adapted for movement relative to the first portion, the first and second portions forming a closed cavity entirely defined in the chamber having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a resilient member disposed between the first and second portions for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 1 wherein said regulating means includes a poppet assembly adapted for selective engagement with a valve seat defined between said inlet and outlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 2 wherein said poppet assembly includes means for centering the poppet assembly relative to the valve seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 3 wherein said centering means includes a stem having a poppet received on one end and an enlarged base portion defined at the other end, said stem being retained on said second portion by a clip having an opening substantially larger than a transverse dimension of said stem to permit transverse movement of said stem relative thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 4 wherein said clip limits relative rotation of said poppet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 2 further comprising means for adjusting the poppet assembly to closely control pressure drop across the valve seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a closed cavity defined in the chamber and being substantially entirely enclosed by fluid as the fluid passes from the inlet to the outlet, the closed cavity having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a poppet assembly that opens and closes one of said inlet and outlet; and means for connecting said poppet assembly to said regulating means, said connecting means permitting selective movement therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a closed cavity defined in the chamber and being substantially entirely enclosed by fluid as the fluid passes from the inlet to the outlet, the closed cavity having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a poppet assembly that opens and closes one of said inlet and outlet; and means for connecting said poppet assembly to said regulating means, said connecting means permitting selective movement therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 7 wherein said connecting means is fixedly secured to said regulating means along an outer radial portion and retains said poppet assembly along a radial inner portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 7 wherein said connecting means includes an opening adapted to receive said poppet assembly therethrough, said opening being sized to permit lateral movement of said poppet assembly relative to said regulating means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 7 further comprising means for limiting rotational movement between said regulating means and said poppet assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 10 wherein said rotational limiting means is defined by a generally rectangular end on said poppet assembly received in a generally rectangular cavity in said connecting means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 7 further comprising means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 12 wherein said regulating means includes first and second portions adapted for movement relative to one another, said dampening means including a resilient member interposed between said first and second portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions; and a poppet assembly operatively associated with the regulating means adapted for selective engagement with a valve seat defined between said inlet and outlet, said poppet assembly includes means for centering the poppet assembly relative to the valve seat, the centering means including a stem having a poppet received on one end and an enlarged base portion defined at the other end, said stem being retained on said second portion by a clip having an opening substantially larger than a transverse dimension of said stem to permit transverse movement of said stem relative thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions; and a poppet assembly operatively associated with the regulating means adapted for selective engagement with a valve seat defined between said inlet and outlet, said poppet assembly includes means for centering the poppet assembly relative to the valve seat, the centering means including a stem having a poppet received on one end and an enlarged base portion defined at the other end, said stem being retained on said second portion by a clip having an opening substantially larger than a transverse dimension of said stem to permit transverse movement of said stem relative thereto.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
41 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 14 wherein said regulating means includes a movable pressure responsive member having a first portion secured in said chamber, and a second portion associated therewith and adapted for movement relative to said first portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 15 wherein said dampening means includes a resilient member disposed between said first and second portions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 14 wherein said clip limits relative rotation of said poppet.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 14 further comprising means for adjusting the poppet assembly to closely control pressure drop across the valve seat.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 15 wherein said regulating means includes a bellows interposed between said first and second portions, at least one of said first and second portions having an outer peripheral portion closely received in said bellows to provide support therefor under high pressure conditions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
104 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a poppet assembly that opens and closes one of said inlet and outlet; means for connecting said poppet assembly to said regulating means, said connecting means permitting selective movement therebetween; and means for limiting rotational movement between said resilient means and said poppet assembly, said rotational limiting means being defined by a generally rectangular end on said poppet assembly received in a generally rectangular cavity in said connecting means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
104 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a poppet assembly that opens and closes one of said inlet and outlet; means for connecting said poppet assembly to said regulating means, said connecting means permitting selective movement therebetween; and means for limiting rotational movement between said resilient means and said poppet assembly, said rotational limiting means being defined by a generally rectangular end on said poppet assembly received in a generally rectangular cavity in said connecting means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 20 wherein said connecting means is fixedly secured to said regulating means along an outer radial portion and retains said poppet assembly along a radial inner portion.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 20 wherein said connecting means includes an opening adapted to receive said poppet assembly therethrough, said opening being sized to permit lateral movement of said poppet assembly relative to said regulating means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 20 further comprising means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
38 words
The pressure regulator as defined in claim 23 wherein said regulating means includes first and second portions adapted for movement relative to one another, said dampening means including a resilient member interposed between said first and second portions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a closed cavity defined in the chamber having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a movable pressure responsive member having a first portion secured in the chamber, a second portion associated therewith and adapted for movement relative to the first portion, and a bellows interposed between the first and second portions having an outer peripheral portion closely received in the bellows to provide support therefor under high pressure conditions, and means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pressure regulator comprising: a housing having a chamber defined therein; an inlet and outlet operatively communicating with said chamber; means for selectively regulating fluid flow between said inlet and outlet, said regulating means including a closed cavity defined in the chamber having a predetermined pressure charge therein that establishes the opening and closing pressure value of the regulator, the regulating means further including a movable pressure responsive member having a first portion secured in the chamber, a second portion associated therewith and adapted for movement relative to the first portion, and a bellows interposed between the first and second portions having an outer peripheral portion closely received in the bellows to provide support therefor under high pressure conditions, and means for dampening movement of said regulating means to limit oscillations thereof under selected conditions.
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