Patent ID: 6578601
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A liquid pressure regulator assembly, including in combination:an inlet portion through which the liquid enters the regulator assembly and which is structurally arranged to connect to a source of liquid, said inlet portion including a passageway which permits the liquid to pass through said inlet portion, with said inlet portion including a piston member extending therefrom; a sliding plunger portion having a cylinder portion structurally arranged to be located over said piston member of said inlet portion, with said cylinder portion having a closed end with a toothed crown positioned thereon and an open end defined by a cylindrical sleeve having an annular end structurally arranged to engage said inlet portion to block said passageway, with said annular end having a conically shaped profile; a housing portion surrounding said plunger portion and arranged to sealingly engage said inlet portion, said housing and portion being structurally arranged to connect to a discharge device; a spring member located between said inlet portion and said plunger portion to bias said plunger portion to an operating position away from said inlet portion wherein said passageway is open; at least two separated support members positioned between said piston member of said inlet portion and said cylinder of said plunger portion, with one of said supports providing a front seal member; communication tube members positioned between the space formed between said separating support members and the cavity defined by said piston member within said sliding plunger and between said cavity and the atmosphere; and a sealing means located between said piston member of said inlet portion and said plunger portion, said sealing means being provided by a frustoconical profile on said inlet portion engaging a conical profile on said annular end of said cylindrical sleeve to close said passageway.