I-type counterflow absorber
OwnerJui Hua Faninventor
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Abstract
An I-type counterflow absorber for directly connecting with a piping system to absorb the impact force and noise resulting from water hammering in the piping system. It includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a valve member and a buffer mechanism. The inner tube forms a water passage with the piping system. The valve member is moveable and covers one end of the inner tube. The buffer mechanism is located between the inner tube and the outer tube, and has a damping chamber and an air chamber for absorbing the impact force and noise resulting from water hammering in the piping system. It can effectively protect the pumping device and piping end from water hammering damage.
Claims5
An I-type counterflow absorber connecting directly with a piping system for absorbing impact force and noise resulting from water hammering effect, said counterflow absorber comprising:
- an outer tube having a connecting member at each of two ends thereof for connecting with the piping system, each connecting member having a plurality of screw openings formed therein;
- an inner tube located within the outer tube to form a water passage;
- a valve means located in the outer tube including a movable valve cap, said valve means also including a valve stem being connected to said valve cap and movable through a sleeve, a bracket holding the sleeve at one end and fixed on the other end thereof to the outer tube, and a first spring surrounding the valve stem for providing a force pushing the valve cap to cover one end of the inner tube;
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- a buffer means located between the inner tube and the outer tube including a damping chamber and an air chamber with an annular and movable piston ring located therebetween, the damping chamber fluidly communicating with the water passage, the air chamber being a closed enclosure filled with air.
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