Patent ID: 9004450
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A fluid valve assembly, comprising: a body defining a fluid cavity, wherein the body comprises an inlet through which fluid enters the fluid cavity and an outlet from which fluid exits the fluid cavity; at least one arm rotatably coupled to the body and positioned within the fluid cavity; a flap coupled to the at least one arm, the flap comprising a domed portion and a flat portion extending radially outwardly away from the domed portion; an annular sealing member positioned within the fluid cavity, the annular sealing member comprising a fixed portion fixed relative to the body and a movable portion that is movable relative to the body; and a retention member positioned within the fluid cavity, the retention member comprising a first portion having a semi-annular step pressed against the fixed portion to axially immovably retain the fixed portion relative to the body, and a second portion spaced apart from the movable portion, wherein the flap engages the movable portion to move the movable portion relative to the body as the flap rotates into a fully closed position.