摘要 |
<p>A stiffly compliant upstop extends parallel to the hinge axis of a bi-petal check valve and provides essentially a continuous line of contact with the downstream side of each valve member. This line of contact is symmetrically located to span virtually the entire distance between the spaced hinge-suspension points unique to each valve member. And continuity of the respective lines of upstop contact is maintained throughout a terminal range of angular displacement, as the upstop compliantly deforms in approach to the full-open condition of the respective valve members.</p> |