Patent ID: 6746222
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: F04B,Y10T

Abstract:
A bottom discharge valve comprising:a valve body formed by a generally elongated cylindrical member with an internally threaded first bore on a first end, external threads and an axially aligned second bore on the opposite second end, a plurality of through ports connecting said first and second bores, an axial blind bore entering said valve body form said first bore and having an internally threaded entrance, a profiled chamber, and at least one radial bore adjacent its blind end; a generally cylindrical cage member received in said blind bore; a ball dimensioned to be received in the cage; a valve seat dimensioned to be received in the blind bore of the valve body; and a retainer plug adapted to engage in the threaded entrance of the blind bore of the valve body to hold the cage, ball, and valve seat therein.