Patent ID: 10494899

Abstract:
A bypass valve comprising a valve body, a valve member, and a valve seat. The valve body has a first end, a second end, a central axis therebetween, an inlet formed through the first end, a valve channel, and an outlet channel extending from the valve channel to an outer surface of the valve body. The valve channel has a first end in fluid communication with the inlet, a second end terminating within the valve body, and a central channel axis therebetween which is axially aligned with the central axis. The valve member is substantially-spherical and movably disposed within the valve channel. The valve seat is disposed adjacent the first end of the valve channel. The valve seat has an orifice defined therethrough. The valve member is movable between a first position, engaging the valve seat to substantially seal the orifice, and a second position adjacent the second end of the valve channel to permit fluid to flow through the orifice.