Patent ID: 6485265
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
A valve for sensing at least one condition within a compressor comprising a compressor cylinder, a piston, at least one discharge valve, and at least one suction valve, the valve comprising:a valve guard defining outlet flow ports and having a central aperture being dimensioned for receiving an elongated aperture; a valve seat defining inlet flow ports and having a central aperture dimensioned for receiving an elongated structure; an elongated structure defining a central axis for the valve and having a hollow core creating an indicator port extending through the valve to an exterior terminus at the exterior of the valve, the elongated structure being engaged within the central aperture of the valve guard and valve seat; and a sensing device operatively connected to the exterior terminus of the indicator port; wherein the valve comprises at least one of the at least one discharge valve and the at least one inlet valve.