Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hydraulic accumulator-pulse dampener of the bladder type and is characterized by the provision of an improved seal assembly interposed between the oil port of the pressure vessel and the oil conduit connector fixture, said seal arrangement providing an annular, effective, and readily assembled seal between the fixture and the pressure vessel.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved locking ring for supporting the closure plug of a pressure vessel of the type used to store fluid under pressure, and particularly of the type having a deformable partition, such as a bladder. The locking ring is comprised of two relatively foldable segments, the segments being held together by an annular elastomeric component, the device being characterized by the elastomer being molded in situ in an annular groove in the segments, which groove incorporates a non-reentrant mouth portion, whereby the elastomeric component is united to the segments without the necessity for bonding, etc. The invention is further directed to a method of forming the above described locking ring.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for charging a hydro-pneumatic reservoir with gas under pressure. The reservoir is positioned between two vertically aligned supporting members, with the oil charging port and gas charging port of the reservoir axially aligned. The supporting member on which the oil charging port is positioned, is vertically adjustable. The gas charging port carries an initially loose fitting bushing with an expander member at its outer end, the bushing permitting flow of gas therearound to permit charging of the reservoir. A force applying member is slidably mounted in the uppermost supporting member such that when gas under pressure is applied, it will cause the force applying member to move upwardly and the gas under pressure will pass around the bushing into the reservoir to charge the latter. After the reservoir is charged, oil under pressure is applied to the force applying member to move the latter downwardly to react against the expander member, forcing the latter into the bushing to expand the latter and seal the gas port of the reservoir.
Abstract:
A double rate flow controller including a means for permitting fluid flow at a first high flow rate, a means for reducing the first flow rate to a second lower flow rate and a means for regulating the volume of water passing through the flow controller during the high flow condition before the high flow rate is terminated and the low flow rate begins.