CYLINDER VALVE AND BAYONET CHECK-FILTER WITH EXCESS-FLOW PROTECTION FEATURE

摘要

A valve apparatus 840) controlling flow between a high pressure zone (42 or 43) and a low pressure zone (43 or 42), depending on whether the valve is us ed for discharge or filing, respectively, comprises a hollow body having a threaded handle engaging portion (19) and a main portion (20). Fluid flow between a first chamber (28 or 27) and a second chamber (27 or 28) is controlled by a stem (21) moving a seat (75) on the stem (21) into and out o f contact with a nozzle (30). Rotation of handle (17) axially shifts the stem (21) without rotation thereof of move the seat (75) toward and away from engagement with nozzle (30). The stem (21) includes a seal member (57) to se al the threaded portion (19) from fluid contact with the controlled flow.