摘要 |
<p>A valve (5) comprising a first part (10) defining a first aperture and a second part (2) defining a second aperture(60), the first part being moveable relative to the second part between a closed configuration in which passage of a fluid through the valve (5) is prevented and an open configuration in which passage of fluid is allowed; wherein the first part is moveable laterally relative to the second part such that in the closed configuration the first and second apertures are not registered and in the open configuration they are registered; and wherein the first part, which may be a flexible plate-like member, is protected and constrained to move parallel to a surface defined by the sealing face of the second part by a retaining plate (3).</p> |