FLUID FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND ACTUATOR

摘要

A fluid flow control valve is housed within a canister (31) which is semi-permanently fixed in the wall (12) of a fuel tank, and has pipe connections (17, 18). The movable valve parts, including a valve sub-assembly (32, 33) and an electrical actuator (34), may be removed without requiring access to the fuel tank.

主权项

1. A valve assembly comprising:
a blind canister defining an insertion axis passing centrally through the internal volume and open end thereof; a close-fitting blind valve housing slidable into said canister on said axis and defining an open mouth and a circular chamber about said axis; a close-fitting valve member insertable through said mouth and pivotable in said chamber; and an actuator insertable through said mouth for operational engagement with said valve member, said canister and housing defining aligned inlet and outlet ports, and said valve member including a through passage for allowing connection of said inlet and outlet ports in one orientation thereof, and for obstructing connection of said inlet and outlet ports in another orientation thereof