摘要 |
<p>A self-valving fluid reservoir and bubble trap for a fluid flow line is disclosed which comprises a tubular conduit carrying a transverse, flow-blocking partition in the conduit flow path. The conduit defines upstream and downstream lateral ports on each side of the partition to permit fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the conduit. A flexible, expansible and collapsible, sealed reservoir chamber is mounted on the conduit to enclose the lateral ports. The chamber receives excess fluid in the flow line by expansion, but collapses against and occludes the downstream port or ports in the absence of excess fluid in the reservoir chamber.</p> |