| 摘要 |
<p>A pressure regulator (10) for a drinking system for birds or other animals that includes a housing (28) and first and second engaging members (100 and 102) for engaging the elongated supports (14) for the fluid supply conduit (12) of the drinking system. The first engaging member (100) includes a pair of ends, each end including a plurality or flexible fingers (112) extending generally parallel to the fluid supply conduit (12). The second engaging members (102) are adapted to engage the flanges (18) of the elongated supports (14). The pressure regulator (10) includes a valve element and the housing (28) desirably defines a valve bore for receiving the valve element. The valve element desirably includes a circular seal having a peripheral edge that extends radially inwardly and that includes a lip for sealing the valve bore when the valve element is in the closed position. Desirably, the housing (28) includes a central portion (50) that defines a central channel having a larger diameter than a fluid inlet channel defined by the housing (28), and an air exhaust port (220) associated with the central portion (50) for exhausting air trapped within the central portion (50). The housing (28) also desirably is configured to facilitate quick and easy removal and replacement of the seal. The pressure regulator (10) may be used in connection with poultry houses having sloped floors. <IMAGE></p> |
