WO2014021944A1 - Redundant lip seal for valve - Google Patents
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- WO2014021944A1 WO2014021944A1 PCT/US2013/031859 US2013031859W WO2014021944A1 WO 2014021944 A1 WO2014021944 A1 WO 2014021944A1 US 2013031859 W US2013031859 W US 2013031859W WO 2014021944 A1 WO2014021944 A1 WO 2014021944A1
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- lip
- seal
- flange
- valve assembly
- check valve
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K25/00—Details relating to contact between valve members and seats
- F16K25/005—Particular materials for seats or closure elements
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K51/00—Other details not peculiar to particular types of valves or cut-off apparatus
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16J—PISTONS; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS
- F16J15/00—Sealings
- F16J15/02—Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
- F16J15/021—Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with elastic packing
- F16J15/022—Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with elastic packing characterised by structure or material
- F16J15/024—Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with elastic packing characterised by structure or material the packing being locally weakened in order to increase elasticity
- F16J15/025—Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with elastic packing characterised by structure or material the packing being locally weakened in order to increase elasticity and with at least one flexible lip
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K15/00—Check valves
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
- Y10T137/7722—Line condition change responsive valves
- Y10T137/7837—Direct response valves [i.e., check valve type]
Definitions
- valve seals including a lip structure for a valve seal.
- Valves such as inline check valves or other valves, may include sealing structures between two valve components to prevent leakage of fluid and/or vapor.
- inline check valves or other valves may include sealing structures between two valve components to prevent leakage of fluid and/or vapor.
- the seal prevents fuel from leaking between layers or to the atmosphere.
- various conditions may weaken the sealing capabilities of the seal. For example, high internal pressures in the valve and/or a high differential between the pressures inside and outside the valve may cause leakage. Contamination, flash, or other debris on the sealing surface may also compromise the seal.
- a valve assembly is provided that is suitable for use in a fuel fill line.
- the valve assembly may include a housing having a flange that surrounds the housing.
- a weld foot can be molded over at least a portion of the flange.
- a lip seal may be disposed between the fiange and the weld foot.
- the lip seal includes a first lip and a second lip that may both be contact with a surface on one of the fiange and the weld foot.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic section view of a valve having a redundant lip seal according to one aspect of the teachings
- FIG. 2 is a close-up schematic view of a portion of the valve in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a closer schematic view of a portion of the valve in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 1 is a representative or schematic section view of a valve 10 incorporating a lip seal 12 according to one aspect of the teachings.
- the lip seal 12 may be disposed between a flange 14 surrounding the valve 10 and a weld foot 16 designed or configured to be weldable onto a fuel tank.
- the weld foot 16 may be overmolded onto a valve body 18.
- the valve body 18 may include an interlock surface 20 that, in conjunction with the weld foot 16, may create a labyrinth leak path that makes it difficult for fluid or vapor to escape the valve 10 and may also make the valve 10 resistant to delamination.
- a seal ring 19 may be coupled to the lip seal 12 to provide more secure interlocking between the lip seal 12 and the weld foot 16.
- the configuration may further improve leak-prevention robustness by, for example, preventing the lip seal 12 from being dislocated or deformed during an overmolding process.
- the seal ring 19 may be comprised of metal.
- the seal ring 19 may also be comprised of other appropriate rigid materials, such as, for example, a plastic.
- the seal ring 19 may also have a series of through holes, which for some embodiments or applications may mechanically hold the lip seal 12 in place comparatively better than a smooth surface and/or an adhesive between the seal ring 19 and the lip seal 12.
- the lip seal 12 may have first and second lips 30, 32 that face different directions.
- first and second lips 30, 32 may face opposite directions so that the lip seal 12 blocks fluid or vapor from moving past the lip seal 12 regardless of the direction of the pressure differential. This can better ensure a secure seal even when the valve 10 is tipped.
- the first and second lips 30, 32 can also provide a more robust labyrinth leak path and provide a backup seal in case debris compromises the sealing capabilities of one of the lips 30, 32.
- the lips 30, 32 deflect against the flange 14 as the lip seal 12 is compressed.
- the flange 14 may include a shelf or step. With such a configuration, the seal ring 19 can be located against the shelf or step and the lips 30, 32 can deflect against the shelf or step to maintain uniform compression.
- the illustrated lip seal 12 shows the lips 30, 32 deflecting in different directions, the lips 30, 32 may be designed to deflect in the same direction without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
- the material used to manufacture the lip seal 12 can be, for example and without limitation, a low-permeability elastomer with a very high melting temperature so that the lip seal 12 can withstand the temperatures and pressures of an
- the valve 10 may, if desired, be manufactured using a unique overmolding process.
- the overmolding process may contact the seal ring 19 at multiple places to hold the seal ring 19 in place more securely and perhaps also more evenly.
- the overmolding process may incorporate a floating steel ring inside the tooling.
- the steel ring may be supported by high biasing force springs, such as engine valve springs, against a plurality of stops in the mold.
- high biasing force springs such as engine valve springs
- the floating steel ring may act like a piston and may be compressed against the springs by the plastic.
- the springs can push back and compress the plastic to prevent voids from forming.
- the redundant lip seal structure 12 can prevent leaking regardless of the differential between the pressure inside the valve 10 versus outside the valve 10.
- the redundant lip seal 12 can provide extra sealing surfaces to improve its sealing capabilities, even if the lip seal 12 experiences contamination or flash on its sealing surface and/or high pressure operating conditions.
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- Gasket Seals (AREA)
- Check Valves (AREA)
- Sealing With Elastic Sealing Lips (AREA)
- Cooling, Air Intake And Gas Exhaust, And Fuel Tank Arrangements In Propulsion Units (AREA)
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Priority Applications (6)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2015525418A JP2015529592A (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2013-03-15 | Multiple lip seals for valves |
| EP13714408.5A EP2879894B1 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2013-03-15 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
| EP19208664.3A EP3626500B1 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2013-03-15 | Valve having redundant lip seal |
| KR20157002434A KR20150037928A (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2013-03-15 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
| US14/580,459 US10184583B2 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2014-12-23 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
| IN257DEN2015 IN2015DN00257A (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2015-01-12 |
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| US201261677245P | 2012-07-30 | 2012-07-30 | |
| US61/677,245 | 2012-07-30 |
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| US14/580,459 Continuation US10184583B2 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2014-12-23 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
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| WO2014021944A1 true WO2014021944A1 (en) | 2014-02-06 |
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| PCT/US2013/031859 Ceased WO2014021944A1 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2013-03-15 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
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| US (1) | US10184583B2 (en) |
| EP (2) | EP3626500B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2015529592A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR20150037928A (en) |
| CN (2) | CN203628014U (en) |
| IN (1) | IN2015DN00257A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2014021944A1 (en) |
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| KR20150037928A (en) * | 2012-07-30 | 2015-04-08 | 이턴 코포레이션 | Redundant lip seal for valve |
| US11473626B2 (en) | 2016-05-16 | 2022-10-18 | Roller Bearing Company Of America, Inc. | Bearing system with self-lubrication features, seals, grooves and slots for maintenance-free operation |
| US10718375B2 (en) | 2016-05-16 | 2020-07-21 | Roller Bearing Company Of America, Inc. | Bearing system with self-lubrication features, seals, grooves and slots for maintenance-free operation |
| WO2018191240A1 (en) | 2017-04-10 | 2018-10-18 | Eaton Corporation | Vapor pressure sensor assembly |
| CN110520228B (en) | 2017-04-17 | 2021-10-22 | 马自达汽车株式会社 | riveting die |
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- 2013-03-15 JP JP2015525418A patent/JP2015529592A/en active Pending
- 2013-03-15 WO PCT/US2013/031859 patent/WO2014021944A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2013-03-15 EP EP19208664.3A patent/EP3626500B1/en active Active
- 2013-03-15 EP EP13714408.5A patent/EP2879894B1/en active Active
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- 2013-07-25 CN CN201310316265.8A patent/CN103574157A/en active Pending
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| DE1950815A1 (en) * | 1969-10-09 | 1971-04-22 | Brumme Kg Effbe Werk | Seal for a petrol tank cap |
| US20050139271A1 (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2005-06-30 | Krishnamoorthy Pk H. | Assembling a siphonable filler tube with a check valve on a fuel tank |
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| CN103574157A (en) | 2014-02-12 |
| JP2015529592A (en) | 2015-10-08 |
| EP2879894A1 (en) | 2015-06-10 |
| EP2879894B1 (en) | 2019-11-20 |
| KR20150037928A (en) | 2015-04-08 |
| US10184583B2 (en) | 2019-01-22 |
| IN2015DN00257A (en) | 2015-06-12 |
| CN203628014U (en) | 2014-06-04 |
| US20150107700A1 (en) | 2015-04-23 |
| EP3626500B1 (en) | 2021-05-19 |
| EP3626500A1 (en) | 2020-03-25 |
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