F17C2205/0335

RELEASE VALVE

The invention relates to a release valve (100), installable on a container intended to contain a pressurized fluid and capable of maintaining a pressure difference between a first environment (9) and a second environment (90), comprising a housing (8), a first thrust means (3), a closure element (5), and a slider (2), wherein said housing (8) contains at least said slider (2) and said first thrust means (3), wherein said slider (2) comprises a first surface (25) facing the first environment (9), and a second surface (26), facing the second environment (90), and having an area greater than said first surface (25), wherein said closure element (5) is interposed between said second environment (90) and said slider (2), and wherein said first thrust means (3) is positioned between said slider (2) and said housing (8), so as to obtain at least one closed contact profile between said closure element (5) and said second surface (26), wherein said release valve (100) is characterized in that said fluid exerts on said second surface (26) a pressing force greater than the pressing force exerted on said first surface (25), and in that said first (25) and second (26) surfaces are arranged in such a way that, if the pressure difference between said first environment (9) and said second environment (90) remains below a predetermined value, said first thrust means (3) realizes said closed contact profile between said closure element (5) and said slider (2).

Storage tank for cryogenic liquid gas

A storage container includes an inner tank to store a cryogenic liquid gas and an extraction system to permit extraction of the cryogenic liquid gas by a cryogenic liquid gas consumer. The extraction system includes an extraction line, a consumer line to facilitate extraction of the cryogenic liquid gas by the cryogenic liquid gas consumer, a return line to facilitate return of the cryogenic liquid gas to the inner tank, a heat transmitter to heat the cryogenic liquid gas extracted from the inner tank and transfer the cryogenic liquid gas to a gaseous phase, and a compressor to compress the gaseous cryogenic liquid gas. A first flow of the compressed cryogenic liquid gas is conducted to the cryogenic liquid gas consumer via the consumer line and a second flow of the compressed cryogenic liquid gas is returned to the inner tank via the return line.

Device for supplying pressurized fluid, and pressurized fluid cylinder(s) comprising such a device

Device for supplying pressurized fluid, including a first valve housing an internal fluid circuit, the device including a second valve having an internal circuit and forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve. The first and the second valve including respective coupling members forming a detachable male/female quick-connection system for the second valve on the first valve. The two valves being configured such as to place their internal circuits in communication when the second valve is coupled to the first valve via the quick-connection system.

Carbonation machine and a gas canister for a carbonation machine

A carbonation machine may include a carbonation head, a holder that is configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket, and an activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head.

Carbonation machine and a gas canister for a carbonation machine

A carbonation machine may include a carbonation head, a holder that is configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket, and an activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head.

ADAPTER FOR CANISTER FILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING A GAS CANISTER

An adapter for a canister filling system includes a body having an opening that is shaped to enable insertion of a valve of a gas canister for holding a pressurized or liquefied gas, into an interior space of the body, leaving a sealed gap between at least a portion of a lateral aspect of the valve and an internal surface of the body facing the interior space; and at least one channel that is configured to conduct pressurized or liquified gas from a canister filling system into the sealed gap in the interior space, so as to reach one or more lateral exterior ports of the valve of the gas canister that open laterally to a longitudinal axis of a body of the gas canister, when the valve is inserted in the interior space, to facilitate filling of the gas canister with the pressurized or liquified gas through said one or more lateral exterior ports of the gas canister.

Gas pressure regulator

A gas pressure regulator comprises a high pressure inlet and a regulator mechanism which is arranged to receive high pressure gas via the high pressure inlet, and deliver gas at a regulated pressure to a regulated pressure outlet. The regulator comprises a regulator element and a rotatable member that rotates to move the regulator element, thereby adjusting the regulated pressure. A gauge arranged to receive high pressure gas and display a measured reading of the pressure of the high pressure gas is also provided along with a regulated pressure indicator which is arranged to display a regulated pressure value related to the degree of rotation of the rotary mechanism. The regulator mechanism has a gear chain between the rotatable member and the indicator so that it requires multiple rotations of the rotatable member to move the regulator element through its full range of movement.

VALVE AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED FLUID

A valve for pressurized fluid housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end and a downstream end and a valve for controlling the flow rate in the circuit that is controlled by a movable actuating member in order to control the opening or the closing, the valve having a lower end provided with movable coupling member(s) intended to cooperate with one or more complementary coupling members on a gas source or a circuit, the valve further comprising a member for locking the coupling member(s) that is mounted movably on the body of the valve between a first position not blocking the movement of the coupling member(s) and a second position blocking the movement of the coupling member(s).

CARBONATION MACHINE AND A GAS CANISTER FOR A CARBONATION MACHINE

A carbonation machine may include a carbonation head, a holder that is configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket, and an activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head

ADAPTER FOR CANISTER FILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING A GAS CANISTER

An adapter for a canister filling system includes a body having an opening that is shaped to enable insertion of a valve of a gas canister for holding a pressurized or liquefied gas, into an interior space of the body, leaving a sealed gap between at least a portion of a lateral aspect of the valve and an internal surface of the body facing the interior space; and at least one channel that is configured to conduct pressurized or liquified gas from a canister filling system into the sealed gap in the interior space, so as to reach one or more lateral exterior ports of the valve of the gas canister that open laterally to a longitudinal axis of a body of the gas canister, when the valve is inserted in the interior space, to facilitate filling of the gas canister with the pressurized or liquified gas through said one or more lateral exterior ports of the gas canister.