MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATIC AIR ELIMINATOR

摘要

An automatic air eliminator for a fluid system is disclosed. The automatic air eliminator includes a body having an interior cavity, a first end, and a second end. A cover is disposed over one of the ends of the body. A seat disposed adjacent the cover includes an orifice in communication with the interior cavity of the body. A primary pivot point is disposed within interior cavity. A first end of a primary arm is pivotally connected to the primary pivot point. A second end of the primary arm is connected to a float. A first end of a secondary arm is pivotally attached to a secondary pivot point on the primary arm. A fulcrum and a sealing element are disposed on an upper surface of the second end of the secondary arm.

主权项

1. An automatic air eliminator, comprising:
a housing having a first end and a second end; a valve mechanism disposed within and adjacent the first end of the housing, the valve mechanism including an orifice providing fluid communication between an interior chamber of the housing and an atmosphere, a primary pivot, a primary arm pivotally coupled to the primary pivot, a secondary arm pivotally coupled to the primary arm at a secondary pivot, and a float depending from the primary arm; and an inlet formed in the housing, the inlet providing fluid communication between a fluid system and the interior chamber of the housing.