STEAM TRAP Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC F16T1/24 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: proposed steam trap comprises casing, inlet and outlet branch pipes, closed float arranged inside said casing with lever, shut-off valve adjoining said outlet branch pipe. Said valve comprises tapered seat, valve orifice, ball valve with rod fitted in valve orifice and articulated with aforesaid lever. Said casing is made up of cylindrical chamber to accommodate aforesaid float and cylindrical chamber to accommodate aforesaid lever and shut-off valve. Said chambers make common working space. Faces of said chambers are provided with flanged covers while their axes cross.

EFFECT: decreased metal consumption, higher efficiency and reliability.

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