Patent ID: 6276388
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A movement detector and fluid shut-off device, comprising:a housing having an ingress and egress fluid flow;a valve shut-off means for blocking fluid flow, including a plunger having a detent and a first end for sealing the ingress, the plunger having a first position away from the egress and a second position sealing the egress and tensioning means urging the plunger toward the egress; anda detector means for detecting movement including a free weight which oscillates in response to movement, the housing having an internal structure for supporting the free weight and a release means for holding the plunger away from the egress and forreleasing the plunger upon oscillation of the free weight; the release means being adjustable,whereby upon movement, the free weight oscillates causing the release means to release the plunger and seal the egress, thereby blocking fluid flow.