Remote controlled fluid release valve - has cable operated striker and tubular guide member containing control rod

摘要

The arrangement is used for releasing fluid under pressure when a closure diaphragm is perforated by a striker (8). A tubular guide member (13) has a bore in which is slidably mounted a control rod (6) connected at its upper part with a release cable (17) and an external cylindrical portion on which is slidably mounted a percussion member (3) biassed by a main spring (2). The percussion member (3) is releasably held in an inoperative position by balls (4) located in radial chambers in the member (13) and is connected to the striker (8) release being effected by upward movement of the control rod (6).