摘要 |
<p>A flap valve comprising an annular frame (10) defining an opening (11) through which liquid may flow in one direction, a closure flap (14) for said opening connected to the frame (10) by a hinge member(15), and a valve seat (12) against which the closure flap (14) may close to prevent reverse flow of liquid through the opening. The frame (10) may be bolted (at 18) to a wall or pipe flange, with integral sealing ribs (24, 25) on the rear face of the frame avoiding the need for a separate gasket. The entire assembly comprising frame, closure flap, hinge, valve seat and sealing ribs, is integrally moulded from a plastics material and is reinforced where appropriate by embedded steel plates (19, 20 and 21).</p> |