US20050017213A1 - Valve stop - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
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- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
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- B29C45/4407—Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles by flexible movement of undercut portions of the articles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
- B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
- B65D47/2056—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type
- B65D47/2062—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem
- B65D47/2068—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem in which the stem is lowered by the pressure of the contents and thereby opening the valve
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- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
- B29C45/0053—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor combined with a final operation, e.g. shaping
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- B29C2045/0056—Shaping folding back undercut forming parts, e.g. tabs of closures
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- the present invention relates generally to a stop for a valve used in conjunction with a fluid container or tubing, and more specifically to a stop having a seal surface void of a split line on the seal surface.
- Fluid containers for holding beverages such as water, soda, juice, sport drinks or alcoholic beverages are well known.
- Containers may hold a variety of other fluids including medicines, soaps and chemicals.
- a beverage container often has a simple cap that is removed by the user prior to consuming the beverage.
- the container may have a dispensing valve connected to the container opening to dispense the fluid from the container.
- a dispensing valve may also be used in tubing connected to a fluid container.
- the dispensing valve typically has a stop that seals against a surface defining an opening in the valve. When the stop is spaced from the opening, the valve is in an open position wherein fluid is allowed to flow through the valve.
- the dispensing valve typically requires a user to manipulate the valve by hand to alternate between the open position and a closed position. In some instances, it is desirable that the valve not require hand manipulation to be activated. Thus, some dispensing valves may be activated by alternative methods. For example, a dispensing valve can be configured to be opened by a user applying a partial vacuum to the valve such as by sucking or inhaling through the valve.
- the stop of the valve is typically biased to a closed position. It is desirable for the biasing force to be sufficient so that the valve will not leak. In order to open the valve, the biasing force must be overcome. If the biasing force is larger than the force applied by the suction force, the valve will not open. Therefore, it is desirable to have a biasing force that is large enough to provide a fluid tight seal, while at the same time, is small enough so that it can be easily overcome by a user applying a partial vacuum through the valve.
- the stop member of such a dispensing valve is typically an injection molded part.
- the stop has a seal surface that has split lines on the surface from side action mold halves that abut during the injection molding process.
- the split lines on the sealing surface of the stop prevent a substantially smooth even sealing surface. Consequently, an increased biasing force or compressive force is typically required to maintain a fluid tight seal. This, however, can detrimentally increase the vacuum required to open the valve.
- the present invention is provided to solve these and other problems.
- the present provides a stop for a valve.
- the valve has a surface defining an opening.
- the stop is adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening.
- the stop is formed in an injection-molding process.
- the stop has a sealing surface that is substantially smooth and even along its entire surface.
- the sealing surface is void of split lines from the injection molding process.
- the stop has a base adapted to be connected to the valve.
- the stop also has a sealing member connected to the base by a hinge member.
- the sealing member has a frustoconical outer surface and the sealing surface is at a distal end of the sealing member.
- the sealing member extends away from the base in a first molded position wherein the sealing surface faces generally away from the base.
- the sealing member is foldable at the hinge member to a second position wherein the sealing surface faces generally towards the base.
- a portion of the sealing member is adapted to pass through the valve opening wherein the sealing surface is adapted to abut the valve surface.
- a method of manufacturing the valve stop includes an injection molding process. Mold sections are provided and are configured wherein the sealing surface of the stop is formed in the line of draw of the molten material injected in the process to form the stop. The sealing surface is then free from split lines. After molten material is injected into the mold and solidified, the part is ejected from the mold. The sealing member of the formed valve stop is then folded to the second position.
- FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a valve utilizing a stop of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the valve of FIG. 1 , wherein the valve is in the activated, or open position;
- FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of one embodiment of the stop of the present invention in a first molded position
- FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the stop of FIG. 3 in a second folded position
- FIG. 5 is perspective view of another embodiment of the stop of the present invention in a first molded position
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stop of FIG. 5 in a second folded position
- FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of a valve part having a diaphragm and stop in a first molded position
- FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view of a valve part having a diaphragm and stop in a second folded position
- FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of the valve part in a mold.
- FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of the valve during a mold release process.
- FIGS. 1-2 show an embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention incorporated into a valve designated with the reference numeral 10 .
- the valve stop of the present invention can be used in a variety of different valves.
- FIGS. 1-2 show a dispensing valve 10 used to dispense a fluid 12 such as from a beverage container 14 .
- the valve 10 generally includes a housing 16 , a diaphragm member 18 and a valve stop 20 .
- the valve housing 16 defines a passageway 22 between an outer opening 24 and an inner opening 26 .
- the inner opening 26 is in fluid communication with the fluid container 14 .
- the housing 16 has an internal wall 28 defining an internal opening 30 .
- the housing further has an annular rim 32 defining an aperture 34 .
- the diaphragm member 18 is a flexible member and sized to correspond to the annular rim 32 .
- the valve stop 20 is connected to the diaphragm member 18 .
- the valve stop 20 can be integrally formed with the diaphragm member 18 .
- the diaphragm member 18 is connected to the annular rim 32 closing the aperture 34 .
- the valve stop 20 passes through the internal opening 30 and abuts against an underside surface of the internal wall 28 to close the internal opening 30 .
- FIG. 1 thus shows the valve 10 in a closed position.
- FIG. 2 shows the valve 10 in an open position.
- the diaphragm member 18 is flexible to a second position wherein the valve stop 20 is spaced from the internal wall 28 to open the internal opening 30 allowing fluid to pass from the container 14 , through the passageway 22 and out of the outer opening 24 .
- the diaphragm member 18 can be flexed by a user applying a partial vacuum to the housing 16 .
- FIGS. 3 and 4 show one embodiment of the valve stop 20 of the present invention unattached from the diaphragm member 18 shown in FIGS. 1-2 .
- the structure of the valve stop 20 will first be described and then a method of making the valve stop 20 will be described.
- the valve stop 20 generally includes a base member 52 and a sealing member 54 .
- the base member 52 supports the sealing member 54 and serves as a connector between the sealing member 54 and a diaphragm 20 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the base member 52 has rigidity sufficient to allow it to function as a connector between the diaphragm 18 and the sealing member 54 without deforming when a force sufficient to seal and unseal the valve 10 is applied.
- the base member 52 and sealing member 54 are a single molded part.
- the base 52 includes a central core 56 .
- a plurality of longitudinal ribs 58 extend from the core 56 and run axially along the central core 56 . Grooves are defined between the ribs 58 . While the number of ribs 58 may vary, in one preferred embodiment, the base 52 has four ribs 58 .
- the ribs 58 have a tapered distal end 59 and terminate at an inclined section 57 on the base 52 , proximate to the sealing member 54 .
- the length of the ribs 58 can vary: At an opposite end of the base 52 , the ribs 58 extend to a flange 53 extending from the central core 56 .
- the flange 53 can serve as a connection point to the diaphragm 18 .
- the sealing member 54 is generally a frustoconical or cone-shaped member.
- the sealing member 54 has a hinge member 60 at a proximal end that connects the sealing member 54 to the base 52 .
- the hinge member 60 has a reduced thickness relative to the rest of the sealing member 54 . The hinge member 60 will be described in greater detail below.
- the sealing member has a generally frustoconical shape, thus having a frustoconical outer surface 62 .
- a sealing surface 66 that is generally adjacent to the outer surface 62 .
- the sealing member 54 has an internal recess 68 defining a frustoconical inner surface 70 .
- the sealing surface 66 is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface and void of any split lines from an injection molding process used to make the stop 20 . This is a function of the unique method of making the stop 20 as will be described below.
- FIG. 3 shows the stop 20 in a molded position MP as the result of the injection molding process.
- the sealing member 54 extends generally away from the base 52 in this first molded position.
- the sealing surface 66 also extends generally away from the base 52 .
- FIG. 4 shows the stop 20 in a second, folded position FP.
- the hinge member 60 allows the sealing member 54 to be manipulated from the first molded position MP ( FIG. 3 ), to the second folded position FP ( FIG. 4 ).
- the hinge member 60 experiences plastic deformation wherein the sealing member 54 maintains the folded position shown in FIG. 4 .
- the outer frustoconical surface 62 abuts the inclined surface 57 of the base 52 .
- the sealing surface 66 faces generally towards the base 52 , and is in a position to engage an underside surface of the housing internal wall 28 shown in FIG. 1 .
- a portion of the sealing surface 66 extends radially outwardly of the longitudinal ribs 58 .
- the sealing member 54 is folded shortly after, or during, ejection from a mold tool (not shown) used in the injection molding process.
- valve stop 20 may be referred to as an inverted cone seal. It is understood that the process is controlled such that the sealing member 54 is stable in both the molded position MP and the folded position FP.
- valve 10 When the valve 10 is connected to a fluid container, any fluid pressure in the container will not cause failure of the valve stop 20 in the folded position FP.
- the pre-load force on the valve stop 20 in its folded position will be larger than the maximum force that could be developed by the biasing force of the diaphragm member 18 .
- valve stop 20 can be connected to the diaphragm member 18 .
- a portion of the valve stop 20 passes through the internal opening 30 wherein the sealing surface 66 abuts the underside surface of the internal wall 28 .
- the sealing surface 66 is smooth, even and free from any split lines associated with the injection molding process. Because of this unique configuration, only a minimal biasing, pre-load force is required to maintain a seal in the valve 10 . Consequently, only a minimal partial vacuum is required to open the valve 10 . Thus, a user can operate the valve 10 with less effort.
- FIGS. 5-6 show another embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention, represented generally by reference numeral 100 .
- the valve stop 100 generally has a base 102 and a sealing member 108 .
- the base member 102 has a central core 104 and longitudinal ribs 106 that run axially along the central core 104 .
- the central core 104 may be solid throughout, or in other embodiments, it may be hollow.
- the ribs 106 extend to the end of the central core 104 where it joins the sealing member 108 .
- the ribs 106 taper at an angle to the base of the sealing member 108 .
- Other embodiments of the present invention do not utilize ribs.
- the central core may be the sole component of the base member.
- the sealing member 108 has a generally frustoconical shape. At a distal end, the sealing member 108 has a sealing surface 112 .
- the sealing surface 112 is substantially smooth and even. It is void of split lines from the injection molding process.
- the hinge member 110 Proximate to the end of the base member 102 is the hinge member 110 portion of the sealing member 108 .
- the hinge member 110 is the location at which the sealing member 108 is folded from the first molded position MP ( FIG. 5 ) to the second folded position FP ( FIG. 6 ). Folding the sealing member 108 over upon itself brings a sealing surface 112 into the second folded position FP, wherein it faces generally towards the base 102 .
- valve stop 100 can be attached to the diaphragm 18 of the valve 10 to seal the valve 10 . Because the sealing surface 112 is free from any split lines, the valve 10 can be operated with less effort. As shown below, it is further understood that the valve stop 20 can be integrally molded with the diaphragm 18 .
- FIGS. 7-8 show another embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention incorporated into a valve part designated with the reference numeral 200 .
- the valve part generally forms a portion of a valve used to dispense fluid from a container (See FIG. 1 ).
- the valve part 200 includes a diaphragm member 202 .
- the diaphragm member 202 here is an integrally formed portion of the valve part 200 in that the entire valve part 200 is molded from a single piece of material.
- the diaphragm member 202 is generally in the shape of a ring having an exterior circumference 203 and an interior circumference 204 where the diaphragm member 202 is joined to another portion of the valve part 200 .
- the diaphragm member has a top surface 205 and a bottom surface 206 .
- the diaphragm member 202 is a flexible member with the ability to move in response to forces that are applied to it. Generally, when the valve part 200 is used, a differential between the pressure on the top surface 205 , and the bottom surface 206 will be created, and the diaphragm member 202 will move in response to the forces created by the pressure differential. When the pressure is higher on the top surface 205 the diaphragm member will tend to flatten, and when the pressure is higher on the bottom surface 206 , the diaphragm member will tend to expand in the direction of the top surface 205 .
- the diaphragm member 202 includes a circumferential seal 208 .
- the circumferential seal 208 is also an integrally formed portion of the valve part 200 .
- the valve stop 20 Attached to the diaphragm member 202 is the valve stop 20 .
- the valve stop 20 is also an integrally formed portion of the valve part 200 , along with the diaphragm member 202 .
- the valve stop 20 generally includes a base member 52 and a sealing member 54 .
- the base member 52 supports the sealing member 54 and serves as a connector between the sealing member 54 and the diaphragm member 202 .
- the base member 52 includes a central core 56 .
- the central core 56 is generally open at the end at which it is joined to the diaphragm member 202 .
- a plurality of longitudinal ribs 58 extend from the core 56 and run axially along the central core 56 .
- the base 52 has four ribs 58 .
- the ribs 58 have a tapered distal end 59 and terminate at an inclined section 57 on the base 52 , proximate to the sealing member 54 .
- the length of the ribs 58 can vary.
- the ribs 58 extend to a flange 53 extending from the central core 56 .
- the flange 53 can serve as a connection point to the diaphragm member 202 .
- the sealing member 54 in one embodiment is a cone-shaped member.
- the sealing member 54 has a hinge member 60 at a proximal end that connects the sealing member 54 to the base 52 .
- the hinge member 60 has a reduced thickness relative to the rest of the sealing member 54 . The hinge member 60 will be described in greater detail below.
- the sealing member has a generally frustoconical outer surface 62 .
- a sealing surface 66 that is generally adjacent to the outer surface 62 .
- the sealing member 54 has an internal recess 68 defining a frustoconical inner surface 70 .
- the sealing surface 66 is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface and void of any split lines from an injection molding process used to make the valve part 202 . This is a function of the unique method of making the valve part 202 as will be described below.
- FIG. 7 shows the valve part 202 wherein the sealing member 54 is in a molded position MP as the result of an injection molding process.
- the sealing member 54 extends generally away from the base 52 in this first molded position.
- the sealing surface 66 also extends generally away from the base 52 .
- FIG. 4 shows the valve part 202 in a second, folded position FP.
- the hinge member 60 allows the sealing member 54 to be manipulated from the first molded position MP ( FIG. 7 ), to the second folded position FP ( FIG. 8 ).
- the hinge member 60 experiences plastic deformation wherein the sealing member 54 maintains the folded position shown in FIG. 8 .
- the outer frustoconical surface 62 abuts the inclined surface 57 of the base 52 .
- the sealing surface 66 faces generally towards the base 52 .
- a portion of the sealing surface 66 extends radially outwardly of the longitudinal ribs 58 .
- the sealing surface 66 is smooth, even and free from any split lines associated with the injection molding process.
- FIGS. 9-10 disclose a method of manufacturing the valve part 200 inclusive of the valve stop 20 .
- the method generally utilizes an injection molding process.
- the injection molding process uses a multi-section mold represented generally by reference numeral 240 .
- the multiple sections of the mold 240 come together so that the sealing surface 66 of a valve part 200 manufactured using the mold 240 is free of split lines.
- the mold includes a first fixed member 242 , a first core member 244 , and a second core member 246 .
- the first fixed member 242 includes a molding surface 248 wherein the circumferential seal 208 and the top surface 204 of the diaphragm 202 are formed during the injection molding process.
- the first fixed section 242 includes a reverse tapered portion 250 , which extends through the diaphragm 202 when a valve part 200 is formed in the mold 240 .
- the reverse tapered portion 250 ensures the valve part 200 remains fixed in place throughout the injection molding process.
- a first core member 244 is a movable pin used for the formation of the frustoconical inner surface 70 of the sealing member 54 as seen when the valve part 200 is in a first molded position MP.
- a second core member 246 is an independently movable portion of the mold 240 . When the mold 240 is in the closed position, as shown in FIG. 9 , the second core member 246 is in a position such that the sealing surface 66 , the outer frustoconical surface 62 , and the other portions of the stop member 20 are formed between it and the two other mold members 242 , 244 when molten material is injected into the mold 240 .
- This mold setup produces a valve part 200 having a sealing surface 66 free of split lines, as the second core member 246 , as a single mold piece, forms the entire sealing surface 66 . There are not multiple mold pieces used to form the sealing surface 66 that would provide split lines. It is further understood that the sealing surface 66 is formed in the line of draw in the process.
- the first core member 244 is withdrawn away from the first fixed member 242 .
- the second core member 246 is withdrawn from the first fixed member 242 , to which the valve part 200 remains attached due to the reverse tapered portion 250 of the first fixed member 242 .
- the sealing member 54 of the valve part 200 is deformable as can be seen in FIG. 10 . Therefore, it flexes and allows the second core member 246 to be withdrawn.
- the formed valve part 200 is then removed from the first fixed member 242 , the mold 240 is closed, and the process is repeated. Using this configuration, separate mold members are not brought together to form the portion of the mold 240 that will form the sealing surface 66 . This would lead to split-lines on the sealing surface 66 , which is undesirable as described above. As a single mold section is used to form the sealing surface 66 , the sealing surface 66 is formed free of split lines.
- the mold sections are arranged in a manner wherein the sealing surface 66 is formed in the line of draw of the injected molten material. Additionally, side action molding is preferably not required.
- a first mold section may form the inner surface of the frustoconically shaped sealing member 54 , and the sealing surface 66 .
- Two other mold sections may form the base member 52 and the outer wall of the generally frustoconically shaped sealing member 54 .
- the split lines, formed where the various mold sections meet, are located axially along the base member 52 , axially along the outer wall of the sealing member 54 , and along the outer rim of the sealing surface 66 of the sealing member 54 when the valve stop 20 is in the first molded position MP, as shown in FIG. 3 .
- the sealing surface 66 is free of split lines.
- the mold sections are set and define the mold, molten plastic material is injected into the mold in a line of draw. The material is cooled so the part at least partially solidifies in the mold. The part is then ejected from the mold. The molding process is controlled so that upon ejection from the mold, the part remains slightly uncured for a brief time. While the part is still slightly uncured it remains highly flexible.
- the first mold position MP of the valve stop 20 , 100 has the sealing surface 66 , 112 facing generally away from the base member 52 , 102 .
- the slightly uncured sealing member 54 , 108 is folded along the hinge member 60 , 110 to the second folded position FP shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 .
- the sealing member 54 , 108 faces generally towards the base 52 , 102 . After folding, the part is allowed to fully cool and set.
- the molding process could also be configured wherein a fully cured valve stop 20 , 100 is folded from the first molded position MP to the second folded position FP.
- the mold sections allow a mold to be formed wherein the sealing surface 66 , 112 can be formed void of any split lines from abutting mold sections. If for example, the valve stop 20 was simply molded as a solid part having the configuration shown in FIG. 4 , the sealing surface would be considered an undercut surface requiring at least a pair of side action mold sections to form the part. The side action mold sections would form split lines on the sealing surface. Molding the valve stop 20 , 100 as shown, the sealing surface 66 , 112 is free of split lines leading to a valve 100 that can be sealed with less pre-load force.
Abstract
A stop (20) for a dispensing valve (10) is adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting a valve surface (28) to seal an opening (30), and a second position spaced from the surface (28) to open the opening (30). The stop (20) has a base (52), and a sealing member (54) connected to the base (52) by a hinge member (60). The sealing member (54) has a sealing surface (66) at a distal end. The sealing member (54) extends away from the base (52) in a first molded position (MP). The sealing member (66) is foldable at the hinge member (60) to a second position (FP) wherein the sealing surface (66) faces generally towards the base (52). The method of making the valve stop (20) includes injection molding the stop (20) such that the sealing surface (66) is free of split-lines.
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- The present invention relates generally to a stop for a valve used in conjunction with a fluid container or tubing, and more specifically to a stop having a seal surface void of a split line on the seal surface.
- Fluid containers for holding beverages such as water, soda, juice, sport drinks or alcoholic beverages are well known. Containers may hold a variety of other fluids including medicines, soaps and chemicals. A beverage container often has a simple cap that is removed by the user prior to consuming the beverage. In certain instances, the container may have a dispensing valve connected to the container opening to dispense the fluid from the container. A dispensing valve may also be used in tubing connected to a fluid container. The dispensing valve typically has a stop that seals against a surface defining an opening in the valve. When the stop is spaced from the opening, the valve is in an open position wherein fluid is allowed to flow through the valve. The dispensing valve typically requires a user to manipulate the valve by hand to alternate between the open position and a closed position. In some instances, it is desirable that the valve not require hand manipulation to be activated. Thus, some dispensing valves may be activated by alternative methods. For example, a dispensing valve can be configured to be opened by a user applying a partial vacuum to the valve such as by sucking or inhaling through the valve.
- In such configurations where the valve is vacuum actuated, the stop of the valve is typically biased to a closed position. It is desirable for the biasing force to be sufficient so that the valve will not leak. In order to open the valve, the biasing force must be overcome. If the biasing force is larger than the force applied by the suction force, the valve will not open. Therefore, it is desirable to have a biasing force that is large enough to provide a fluid tight seal, while at the same time, is small enough so that it can be easily overcome by a user applying a partial vacuum through the valve.
- The stop member of such a dispensing valve is typically an injection molded part. The stop has a seal surface that has split lines on the surface from side action mold halves that abut during the injection molding process. The split lines on the sealing surface of the stop prevent a substantially smooth even sealing surface. Consequently, an increased biasing force or compressive force is typically required to maintain a fluid tight seal. This, however, can detrimentally increase the vacuum required to open the valve. Thus, it is desirable for the stop of the valve to have a smooth seal surface void of any split lines as it will minimize the biasing force needed to create a fluid tight seal. It will also minimize the vacuum required to open the valve.
- The present invention is provided to solve these and other problems.
- The present provides a stop for a valve.
- The valve has a surface defining an opening. The stop is adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening.
- According to a first aspect of the invention, the stop is formed in an injection-molding process. The stop has a sealing surface that is substantially smooth and even along its entire surface. The sealing surface is void of split lines from the injection molding process.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the stop has a base adapted to be connected to the valve. The stop also has a sealing member connected to the base by a hinge member. The sealing member has a frustoconical outer surface and the sealing surface is at a distal end of the sealing member. The sealing member extends away from the base in a first molded position wherein the sealing surface faces generally away from the base. The sealing member is foldable at the hinge member to a second position wherein the sealing surface faces generally towards the base. A portion of the sealing member is adapted to pass through the valve opening wherein the sealing surface is adapted to abut the valve surface.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of manufacturing the valve stop includes an injection molding process. Mold sections are provided and are configured wherein the sealing surface of the stop is formed in the line of draw of the molten material injected in the process to form the stop. The sealing surface is then free from split lines. After molten material is injected into the mold and solidified, the part is ejected from the mold. The sealing member of the formed valve stop is then folded to the second position.
- Other aspects and features of the invention will be apparent from the following specification taken in conjunction with the following drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a valve utilizing a stop of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the valve ofFIG. 1 , wherein the valve is in the activated, or open position; -
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of one embodiment of the stop of the present invention in a first molded position; -
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the stop ofFIG. 3 in a second folded position; -
FIG. 5 is perspective view of another embodiment of the stop of the present invention in a first molded position; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stop ofFIG. 5 in a second folded position; -
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of a valve part having a diaphragm and stop in a first molded position; -
FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view of a valve part having a diaphragm and stop in a second folded position; -
FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of the valve part in a mold; and -
FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of the valve during a mold release process. - While this embodiment is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention. It is to be understood that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention. This disclosure is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the illustrated embodiments.
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FIGS. 1-2 show an embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention incorporated into a valve designated with thereference numeral 10. The valve stop of the present invention can be used in a variety of different valves.FIGS. 1-2 show a dispensingvalve 10 used to dispense afluid 12 such as from abeverage container 14. Thevalve 10 generally includes ahousing 16, adiaphragm member 18 and avalve stop 20. Thevalve housing 16 defines apassageway 22 between anouter opening 24 and aninner opening 26. Theinner opening 26 is in fluid communication with thefluid container 14. Thehousing 16 has aninternal wall 28 defining aninternal opening 30. The housing further has anannular rim 32 defining anaperture 34. - The
diaphragm member 18 is a flexible member and sized to correspond to theannular rim 32. Thevalve stop 20, described in greater detail below, is connected to thediaphragm member 18. Thevalve stop 20 can be integrally formed with thediaphragm member 18. - As further shown in
FIG. 1 , thediaphragm member 18 is connected to theannular rim 32 closing theaperture 34. Thevalve stop 20 passes through theinternal opening 30 and abuts against an underside surface of theinternal wall 28 to close theinternal opening 30.FIG. 1 thus shows thevalve 10 in a closed position.FIG. 2 shows thevalve 10 in an open position. Thediaphragm member 18 is flexible to a second position wherein thevalve stop 20 is spaced from theinternal wall 28 to open theinternal opening 30 allowing fluid to pass from thecontainer 14, through thepassageway 22 and out of theouter opening 24. As shown inFIG. 2 , thediaphragm member 18 can be flexed by a user applying a partial vacuum to thehousing 16. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 show one embodiment of the valve stop 20 of the present invention unattached from thediaphragm member 18 shown inFIGS. 1-2 . The structure of thevalve stop 20 will first be described and then a method of making thevalve stop 20 will be described. As shown inFIGS. 3 and 5 , the valve stop 20 generally includes abase member 52 and a sealingmember 54. Thebase member 52 supports the sealingmember 54 and serves as a connector between the sealingmember 54 and adiaphragm 20, as shown inFIG. 2 . Thebase member 52 has rigidity sufficient to allow it to function as a connector between thediaphragm 18 and the sealingmember 54 without deforming when a force sufficient to seal and unseal thevalve 10 is applied. In this embodiment, thebase member 52 and sealingmember 54 are a single molded part. Thebase 52 includes acentral core 56. A plurality of longitudinal ribs 58 extend from thecore 56 and run axially along thecentral core 56. Grooves are defined between the ribs 58. While the number of ribs 58 may vary, in one preferred embodiment, thebase 52 has four ribs 58. The ribs 58 have a tapereddistal end 59 and terminate at aninclined section 57 on thebase 52, proximate to the sealingmember 54. The length of the ribs 58 can vary: At an opposite end of thebase 52, the ribs 58 extend to aflange 53 extending from thecentral core 56. Theflange 53 can serve as a connection point to thediaphragm 18. - As further shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , the sealingmember 54 is generally a frustoconical or cone-shaped member. The sealingmember 54 has ahinge member 60 at a proximal end that connects the sealingmember 54 to thebase 52. Thehinge member 60 has a reduced thickness relative to the rest of the sealingmember 54. Thehinge member 60 will be described in greater detail below. - As discussed, the sealing member has a generally frustoconical shape, thus having a frustoconical
outer surface 62. At adistal end 64 of the sealingmember 54, is a sealingsurface 66 that is generally adjacent to theouter surface 62. The sealingmember 54 has aninternal recess 68 defining a frustoconicalinner surface 70. The sealingsurface 66 is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface and void of any split lines from an injection molding process used to make thestop 20. This is a function of the unique method of making thestop 20 as will be described below. -
FIG. 3 shows thestop 20 in a molded position MP as the result of the injection molding process. The sealingmember 54 extends generally away from the base 52 in this first molded position. The sealingsurface 66 also extends generally away from thebase 52.FIG. 4 shows thestop 20 in a second, folded position FP. Thehinge member 60 allows the sealingmember 54 to be manipulated from the first molded position MP (FIG. 3 ), to the second folded position FP (FIG. 4 ). Thehinge member 60 experiences plastic deformation wherein the sealingmember 54 maintains the folded position shown inFIG. 4 . The outerfrustoconical surface 62 abuts theinclined surface 57 of thebase 52. The sealingsurface 66 faces generally towards thebase 52, and is in a position to engage an underside surface of the housinginternal wall 28 shown inFIG. 1 . In the second folded position FP shown inFIG. 4 , a portion of the sealingsurface 66 extends radially outwardly of the longitudinal ribs 58. The sealingmember 54 is folded shortly after, or during, ejection from a mold tool (not shown) used in the injection molding process. In the folded configuration, valve stop 20 may be referred to as an inverted cone seal. It is understood that the process is controlled such that the sealingmember 54 is stable in both the molded position MP and the folded position FP. When thevalve 10 is connected to a fluid container, any fluid pressure in the container will not cause failure of thevalve stop 20 in the folded position FP. In addition, the pre-load force on thevalve stop 20 in its folded position will be larger than the maximum force that could be developed by the biasing force of thediaphragm member 18. - As can be appreciated from
FIGS. 1 and 4 , thevalve stop 20 can be connected to thediaphragm member 18. A portion of the valve stop 20 passes through theinternal opening 30 wherein the sealingsurface 66 abuts the underside surface of theinternal wall 28. As discussed, the sealingsurface 66 is smooth, even and free from any split lines associated with the injection molding process. Because of this unique configuration, only a minimal biasing, pre-load force is required to maintain a seal in thevalve 10. Consequently, only a minimal partial vacuum is required to open thevalve 10. Thus, a user can operate thevalve 10 with less effort. -
FIGS. 5-6 show another embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention, represented generally byreference numeral 100. Thevalve stop 100 generally has abase 102 and a sealingmember 108. Thebase member 102 has acentral core 104 andlongitudinal ribs 106 that run axially along thecentral core 104. Thecentral core 104 may be solid throughout, or in other embodiments, it may be hollow. Here, theribs 106 extend to the end of thecentral core 104 where it joins the sealingmember 108. Theribs 106 taper at an angle to the base of the sealingmember 108. Other embodiments of the present invention do not utilize ribs. In these embodiments the central core may be the sole component of the base member. - Similar to the sealing
member 54 inFIGS. 3-4 , the sealingmember 108 has a generally frustoconical shape. At a distal end, the sealingmember 108 has a sealingsurface 112. The sealingsurface 112 is substantially smooth and even. It is void of split lines from the injection molding process. - Proximate to the end of the
base member 102 is the hinge member 110 portion of the sealingmember 108. The hinge member 110 is the location at which the sealingmember 108 is folded from the first molded position MP (FIG. 5 ) to the second folded position FP (FIG. 6 ). Folding the sealingmember 108 over upon itself brings a sealingsurface 112 into the second folded position FP, wherein it faces generally towards thebase 102. - As discussed above, it is understood that the valve stop 100 can be attached to the
diaphragm 18 of thevalve 10 to seal thevalve 10. Because the sealingsurface 112 is free from any split lines, thevalve 10 can be operated with less effort. As shown below, it is further understood that thevalve stop 20 can be integrally molded with thediaphragm 18. -
FIGS. 7-8 show another embodiment of the valve stop of the present invention incorporated into a valve part designated with thereference numeral 200. The valve part generally forms a portion of a valve used to dispense fluid from a container (SeeFIG. 1 ). Thevalve part 200 includes adiaphragm member 202. Thediaphragm member 202 here is an integrally formed portion of thevalve part 200 in that theentire valve part 200 is molded from a single piece of material. Thediaphragm member 202 is generally in the shape of a ring having anexterior circumference 203 and aninterior circumference 204 where thediaphragm member 202 is joined to another portion of thevalve part 200. The diaphragm member has atop surface 205 and abottom surface 206. Thediaphragm member 202 is a flexible member with the ability to move in response to forces that are applied to it. Generally, when thevalve part 200 is used, a differential between the pressure on thetop surface 205, and thebottom surface 206 will be created, and thediaphragm member 202 will move in response to the forces created by the pressure differential. When the pressure is higher on thetop surface 205 the diaphragm member will tend to flatten, and when the pressure is higher on thebottom surface 206, the diaphragm member will tend to expand in the direction of thetop surface 205. Thediaphragm member 202 includes acircumferential seal 208. Thecircumferential seal 208 is also an integrally formed portion of thevalve part 200. - Attached to the
diaphragm member 202 is thevalve stop 20. Thevalve stop 20 is also an integrally formed portion of thevalve part 200, along with thediaphragm member 202. As discussed with regard toFIGS. 3-4 , the valve stop 20 generally includes abase member 52 and a sealingmember 54. Thebase member 52 supports the sealingmember 54 and serves as a connector between the sealingmember 54 and thediaphragm member 202. Thebase member 52 includes acentral core 56. Thecentral core 56 is generally open at the end at which it is joined to thediaphragm member 202. A plurality of longitudinal ribs 58 extend from thecore 56 and run axially along thecentral core 56. Grooves are defined between the ribs 58. While the number of ribs 58 may vary, in one preferred embodiment, thebase 52 has four ribs 58. The ribs 58 have a tapereddistal end 59 and terminate at aninclined section 57 on thebase 52, proximate to the sealingmember 54. The length of the ribs 58 can vary. At an opposite end of thebase 52, the ribs 58 extend to aflange 53 extending from thecentral core 56. Theflange 53 can serve as a connection point to thediaphragm member 202. - As further shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , the sealingmember 54 in one embodiment is a cone-shaped member. The sealingmember 54 has ahinge member 60 at a proximal end that connects the sealingmember 54 to thebase 52. Thehinge member 60 has a reduced thickness relative to the rest of the sealingmember 54. Thehinge member 60 will be described in greater detail below. - As discussed above in conjunction with this embodiment, the sealing member has a generally frustoconical
outer surface 62. At adistal end 64 of the sealingmember 54, is a sealingsurface 66 that is generally adjacent to theouter surface 62. The sealingmember 54 has aninternal recess 68 defining a frustoconicalinner surface 70. The sealingsurface 66 is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface and void of any split lines from an injection molding process used to make thevalve part 202. This is a function of the unique method of making thevalve part 202 as will be described below. -
FIG. 7 shows thevalve part 202 wherein the sealingmember 54 is in a molded position MP as the result of an injection molding process. The sealingmember 54 extends generally away from the base 52 in this first molded position. The sealingsurface 66 also extends generally away from thebase 52.FIG. 4 shows thevalve part 202 in a second, folded position FP. Thehinge member 60 allows the sealingmember 54 to be manipulated from the first molded position MP (FIG. 7 ), to the second folded position FP (FIG. 8 ). Thehinge member 60 experiences plastic deformation wherein the sealingmember 54 maintains the folded position shown inFIG. 8 . The outerfrustoconical surface 62 abuts theinclined surface 57 of thebase 52. The sealingsurface 66 faces generally towards thebase 52. In the second folded position FP shown inFIG. 8 , a portion of the sealingsurface 66 extends radially outwardly of the longitudinal ribs 58. As previously discussed, the sealingsurface 66 is smooth, even and free from any split lines associated with the injection molding process. -
FIGS. 9-10 disclose a method of manufacturing thevalve part 200 inclusive of thevalve stop 20. The method generally utilizes an injection molding process. The injection molding process uses a multi-section mold represented generally byreference numeral 240. The multiple sections of themold 240 come together so that the sealingsurface 66 of avalve part 200 manufactured using themold 240 is free of split lines. The mold includes a first fixedmember 242, afirst core member 244, and asecond core member 246. The first fixedmember 242 includes amolding surface 248 wherein thecircumferential seal 208 and thetop surface 204 of thediaphragm 202 are formed during the injection molding process. In addition, the firstfixed section 242 includes a reverse taperedportion 250, which extends through thediaphragm 202 when avalve part 200 is formed in themold 240. The reverse taperedportion 250 ensures thevalve part 200 remains fixed in place throughout the injection molding process. - A
first core member 244 is a movable pin used for the formation of the frustoconicalinner surface 70 of the sealingmember 54 as seen when thevalve part 200 is in a first molded position MP. Asecond core member 246 is an independently movable portion of themold 240. When themold 240 is in the closed position, as shown inFIG. 9 , thesecond core member 246 is in a position such that the sealingsurface 66, the outerfrustoconical surface 62, and the other portions of thestop member 20 are formed between it and the twoother mold members mold 240. This mold setup produces avalve part 200 having a sealingsurface 66 free of split lines, as thesecond core member 246, as a single mold piece, forms theentire sealing surface 66. There are not multiple mold pieces used to form the sealingsurface 66 that would provide split lines. It is further understood that the sealingsurface 66 is formed in the line of draw in the process. - After injection and at least partial curing of the material, the
first core member 244 is withdrawn away from the first fixedmember 242. After thefirst core member 244 has been removed, thesecond core member 246 is withdrawn from the first fixedmember 242, to which thevalve part 200 remains attached due to the reverse taperedportion 250 of the first fixedmember 242. The sealingmember 54 of thevalve part 200 is deformable as can be seen inFIG. 10 . Therefore, it flexes and allows thesecond core member 246 to be withdrawn. The formedvalve part 200 is then removed from the first fixedmember 242, themold 240 is closed, and the process is repeated. Using this configuration, separate mold members are not brought together to form the portion of themold 240 that will form the sealingsurface 66. This would lead to split-lines on the sealingsurface 66, which is undesirable as described above. As a single mold section is used to form the sealingsurface 66, the sealingsurface 66 is formed free of split lines. - While one mold setup which provides for a sealing
surface 66 free of split lines has been disclosed with specificity, it will be appreciated that numerous other mold configurations immediately come to mind which provide the same beneficial results. - Preferably, the mold sections are arranged in a manner wherein the sealing
surface 66 is formed in the line of draw of the injected molten material. Additionally, side action molding is preferably not required. - Thus, in another molding configuration, a first mold section may form the inner surface of the frustoconically shaped sealing
member 54, and the sealingsurface 66. Two other mold sections may form thebase member 52 and the outer wall of the generally frustoconically shaped sealingmember 54. The split lines, formed where the various mold sections meet, are located axially along thebase member 52, axially along the outer wall of the sealingmember 54, and along the outer rim of the sealingsurface 66 of the sealingmember 54 when thevalve stop 20 is in the first molded position MP, as shown inFIG. 3 . The sealingsurface 66 is free of split lines. - Once the mold sections are set and define the mold, molten plastic material is injected into the mold in a line of draw. The material is cooled so the part at least partially solidifies in the mold. The part is then ejected from the mold. The molding process is controlled so that upon ejection from the mold, the part remains slightly uncured for a brief time. While the part is still slightly uncured it remains highly flexible. As shown in
FIGS. 3 and 5 , the first mold position MP of thevalve stop surface base member member hinge member 60,110 to the second folded position FP shown inFIGS. 4 and 6 . The sealingmember base valve stop - As shown, the mold sections allow a mold to be formed wherein the sealing
surface valve stop 20 was simply molded as a solid part having the configuration shown inFIG. 4 , the sealing surface would be considered an undercut surface requiring at least a pair of side action mold sections to form the part. The side action mold sections would form split lines on the sealing surface. Molding thevalve stop surface valve 100 that can be sealed with less pre-load force. - It will be understood that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or central characteristics thereof. The present embodiments, therefore, are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention is not to be limited to the details given herein.
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1-15. (Cancelled).
16. A stop for a dispensing valve, the dispensing valve having a surface defining an opening, the stop adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening, the stop comprising a base adapted to be connected to the valve and a sealing member having a sealing surface adapted to abut the valve surface, the sealing surface being void of a split-line.
17. A stop for a dispensing valve, the dispensing valve having a surface defining an opening, the stop adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening, the stop comprising:
a base adapted to be connected to the valve;
a sealing member being connected to the base by a hinge member, the sealing member having a frustoconical outer surface, the sealing member having a sealing surface at a distal end, the sealing member extending away from the base in a first position wherein the sealing surface faces generally away from the base, the sealing member being foldable at the hinge member to a second position wherein the sealing surface faces generally towards the base, a portion of the sealing member adapted to pass through the opening wherein the sealing surface is adapted to abut the valve surface, and wherein the sealing surface is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface.
18. The stop of claim 17 wherein the sealing surface is void of a split line from an injection molding process.
19. A method of making a stop for a dispensing valve, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a mold having at least two sections, a portion of the mold defining a sealing surface of the stop;
injecting a molten material into the mold in a direction defining a line of draw, wherein the portion of the mold defining the sealing surface is in the line of draw.
20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of solidifying the material.
21. The method of claim 20 further comprising the step of ejecting the stop from the mold.
22. A method of making a stop for a dispensing valve, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a mold defined by at least two spaced mold sections, the sections collectively defining a base portion and a frustoconical sealing member portion defining a sealing surface against an entire one of the mold sections;
injecting a molten material into the mold in a direction defining a line of draw, wherein the sealing surface is in the line of draw;
solidifying the material in the mold to define the stop;
ejecting the stop from the mold; and
folding the sealing member towards the base.
23. The method of claim 22 wherein the step of folding the sealing member is done immediately upon ejecting the stop from the mold.
24. The method of claim 22 wherein the portion defining the frustoconical sealing member portion also defines a hinge portion, wherein the sealing member is folded at the hinge portion.
25. A stop for a dispensing valve, the dispensing valve having a surface defining an opening, the stop adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the
opening, the stop being formed in an injection-molding process, the stop comprising a base adapted to be connected to the valve and a sealing member having a sealing surface adapted to abut the valve surface, the sealing surface being void of a split-line from the injection molded process.
26. A stop for a dispensing valve, the dispensing valve having a surface defining an opening, the stop adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening, the stop being formed in an injection-molding process, the stop comprising: a base adapted to be connected to the valve;
a sealing member being connected to the base by a hinge member, the sealing member having a frustoconical outer surface, the sealing member having a sealing surface at a distal end, the sealing member extending away from the base in a first molded position wherein the sealing surface faces generally away from the base, the sealing member being foldable at the hinge member to a second position wherein the sealing surface faces generally towards the base, a portion of the sealing member adapted to pass through the opening wherein the sealing surface is adapted to abut the valve surface, and wherein the sealing surface is substantially smooth and even across its entire surface.
27. A stop for a dispensing valve, the dispensing valve having a surface defining an opening, the stop adapted to be moveable between a first position abutting the surface to seal the opening and a second position spaced from the surface to open the opening, the stop comprising:
a base adapted to be connected to the valve;
a sealing member being connected to the base by a hinge member, the sealing member having a sealing surface at a distal end, the sealing member extending away from the base in a first position wherein the sealing surface faces generally away from the base,
and wherein the sealing member extends radially outward from the hinge member to the sealing surface when the sealing member is in the first position, the sealing member being foldable at the hinge member to a second position wherein the sealing surface faces generally towards the base.
28. The stop of claim 27 wherein the sealing member has a frustoconical shape in the first position.
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