Patent ID: 8590569
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve for controlling a passage of a fluid, comprising: a. a body having: a first bore and a second bore extending axially inwardly from the exterior of said body and a valve chamber therebetween, a first outlet fluidly connected to said valve chamber, and an inlet fluidly connected to said valve chamber; b. a first bonnet connectable to said first bore and having a first opening axially aligned with said first bore; c. a second bonnet connectable to said second bore and having a second opening axially aligned with said second bore; d. a ball member adapted to be disposed within said valve chamber, said ball member comprising a first passage adapted to allow passage of said fluid between said inlet and said first outlet; and e. a first actuating stem connectable to said ball member adapted to be located within said first opening of said first bonnet and to control the passage of said fluid between said inlet and said first outlet; said valve further comprises: a second outlet fluidly connectable to said valve chamber through said second opening of said second bonnet; a second passage within said ball member adapted to provide passage of said fluid between said inlet and said second outlet; and a second actuating stem adapted to be located within said second opening of said second bonnet and having a controlling end fitted to be received within said second bore, so as to control the passage of said fluid between said second outlet and said inlet; wherein said first and second bores are axially aligned, and said first and second actuating stems are positioned opposite in an in-line manner.