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Fire hydrant valve seat flange

a fire hydrant and valve seat technology, applied in the field of fire hydrants, can solve the problems of increasing parts inventory, reducing the strength of sandwiched construction, and affecting the operation of fire hydrants, so as to reduce the number of potential leak paths, and ensure the effect of safety

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-05
INGALLS TODD +3
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Benefits of technology

The integrated liner design enhances the structural integrity and reduces leakage risks, simplifies assembly, and eliminates the need for handling a separate liner, resulting in a more reliable and efficient fire hydrant system.

Problems solved by technology

Fire hydrants typically remain idle for long periods of time.
Further, the sandwiched construction may not provide the strength desired in some applications.
Additionally, the separate brass liner increases parts inventory and complicates the assembly process.

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[0020] A fire hydrant incorporating a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1 and generally designated 10. The fire hydrant 10 includes a valve 12 mounted within a valve seat flange 14. The valve seat flange 14 is disposed between the standpipe 16 and the hydrant shoe 18, and includes an integral liner 20 for threadedly receiving the valve assembly 22. The integral liner 20 provides an integrated corrosion resistant liner for use in seating the valve assembly 22. The valve assembly 22 is threaded into the liner 20.

[0021] Fire hydrants are well known and accordingly will only be described herein to the extent helpful in disclosing the present invention. For purposes of disclosure, the present invention is described in connection with a conventional WaterMaster® fire hydrant available from East Jordan Iron Works of East Jordan, Mich. The present invention is, however, readily incorporated into a wide variety of other fire hydrants, and the present invention s...

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Abstract

A fire hydrant having a valve seat flange with an integral liner. In one embodiment, the fire hydrant includes a valve seat flange disposed between a standpipe and a hydrant shoe. The valve seat flange includes a standpipe neck defining internal threads to directly connect to the standpipe and a base flange to directly connect to the hydrant shoe. The liner includes an outer peripheral edge that is entrapped within the valve seat flange and an inner circumferential surface defining threads for receiving the valve seat of a valve assembly. The present invention also discloses a process of manufacturing a valve seat flange, including the steps of: (a) manufacturing the liner, (b) incorporating the liner into a core with the outer peripheral region of the liner exposed, (c) placing the integral core / liner into the valve seat flange mold and (d) forming the valve seat flange around the liner with the valve seat flange entrapping the outer peripheral region of the liner.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to fire hydrants and more particularly to a fire hydrant with a unique valve seat flange and a method for manufacturing the same. [0002] Fire hydrants are commonplace in our society providing a ready source of water to, among other things, help confront fire hazards. Fire hydrants typically remain idle for long periods of time. As a result, the internal workings of the hydrant must be able to withstand long periods of time in the presence of water without corroding or otherwise becoming nonfunctional. [0003] With conventional fire hydrants, the flow of water through the hydrant is controlled by a valve. The valve is typically located below ground level within the hydrant shoe. A conventional valve includes a valve seat that is threaded in place within or adjacent to the hydrant shoe. The threaded seat permits the valve to be removed when maintenance is required. For example, the valve can be removed to permit replaceme...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B21D53/10E03B9/02E03B9/04F16K1/42
CPCE03B9/04Y10T29/49409F16K1/422Y10T137/5327Y10T137/5392
Inventor INGALLS, TODDWRIGHT, KEVIN J.GRIFFIN, BRYAN J.BROOKS, RICHARD J.
Owner INGALLS TODD