pressure relief valve

Abstract

To provide a pressure open valve which can efficiently perform fire extinction in a housing, at a low cost.SOLUTION: A pressure open valve comprises: a base part 20 which is fixed to a surface of a housing so as to be partially overlapped on an opening of the housing; a valve member 30 which includes a roof part 31 capable of covering the opening, and is movable so as to open the opening; a filling member 40 which is located between the base part 20 and the valve member 30, and in which a fire extinguisher 42 is filled; and a starting point member 35 which discharges the fire extinguisher 42 from the filling member 40. The valve member 30 moves from a first closed position to an open position when an inner pressure of fluid increases, then, when the inner pressure of the fluid decreases, moves from the open position to a second closed position. The valve member 30 covers the opening when the valve member is at the first closed position or the second closed position. The valve member 30 opens the opening when the valve member is at the open position. The starting point member 35 discharges the fire extinguisher 42 from the filling member 40 when the valve member 30 is at the second closed position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pressure relief valve for regulating the pressure inside a housing. [Background technology]

[0002] A pressure relief valve is a device for adjusting the pressure inside a housing. The housing is, for example, a battery pack installed in an automobile. Devices such as battery cells are housed and sealed inside the battery pack. The pressure relief valve is attached to a housing such as a battery pack. For example, the pressure relief valve is arranged to cover an opening formed in the housing. When the pressure inside the housing exceeds a threshold, the pressure relief valve operates to release fluid inside the housing to the outside. The pressure relief valve can prevent damage to devices inside the housing due to an increase in pressure. This improves the safety of the battery pack.

[0003] In a situation where the pressure inside the housing increases, a fire may break out inside the housing. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes providing a pressure release valve with a break valve that breaks when the pressure increases to extinguish the fire. The break valve is filled with a fire extinguishing agent. When the break valve breaks, the fire extinguishing agent is released. In addition, Patent Document 2, for example, proposes a fire suppression device that includes a detection sensor that detects a fire inside the battery pack and a storage tank that stores a fire extinguishing agent. When a fire is detected, the fire extinguishing agent is injected into the battery pack through an outlet valve. The battery pack is equipped with an exhaust valve that releases gas generated inside. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-55587 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6132289 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In Patent Document 1, a fire extinguishing agent is released into the housing when gas inside the housing is released. If the inside and outside of the housing are connected, oxygen outside the housing may flow into the inside of the housing. If oxygen flows into the housing, it takes longer to extinguish the fire and a larger amount of fire extinguishing agent is required. The fire suppression device in Patent Document 2 is expensive.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure relief valve that can solve these problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention relates to the following [1] to [6]. [1] A pressure relief valve that releases fluid from an opening in a housing when the internal pressure of the fluid inside the housing increases, a base portion fixed to a surface of the housing so as to partially overlap the opening of the housing; a valve member including a roof portion capable of covering the opening and movable to open the opening; a filling member positioned between the base portion and the valve member and filled with a fire extinguishing agent; a trigger member for releasing the extinguishing agent from the packing member, the valve member is in a closed position when the internal fluid pressure is below a threshold, and the valve member is in an open position when the internal fluid pressure exceeds the threshold; the valve member closes the opening when the valve member is in the closed position; the valve member opens the opening when in the open position; The trigger member causes the extinguishing agent to be released from the filler member when the valve member moves from the open position to the closed position.

[0008] [2] In the pressure release valve described in [1], the initiation member may be attached to the valve member.

[0009] [3] In the pressure relief valve described in [1] or [2], the valve member may move from a first closed position to an open position when the internal pressure of the fluid increases, and then move from the open position to a second closed position when the internal pressure of the fluid decreases. The valve member closes the opening when the valve member is in the first closed position and the second closed position. The trigger member may release the extinguishing agent from the filling member when the valve member is in the second closed position.

[0010] [4] In the pressure release valve described in [3], the filling member may include the extinguishing agent, a container in which the extinguishing agent is accommodated, and a film that seals the container, and the starting member may include a sharp structure that pierces the film when the valve member is in the second closed position.

[0011] [5] In the pressure release valve described in [4], the filling member may include a standby portion that does not contact the starting member when the valve member is in the first closed position.

[0012] [6] In the pressure release valve described in any one of [3] to [5], the valve member may include a shaft portion extending downward from the roof portion, and the pressure release valve may be provided with a cam structure for making the circumferential position of the valve member when in the first closed position different from the circumferential position of the valve member when in the second closed position in the circumferential direction centered on the shaft portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a pressure relief valve capable of efficiently extinguishing a fire inside a housing can be provided at low cost. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a pressure relief valve attached to a housing. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a housing. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing an example of a pressure relief valve. [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a pressure release valve in a first closed state. [Figure 4B] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a pressure relief valve in a first closed state. [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a valve member. [Figure 5B] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a starting member. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a filling member. [Figure 7A] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a pressure relief valve in an open state. [Figure 7B] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a pressure relief valve in an open state. [Figure 8A] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a pressure release valve in a second closed state. [Figure 8B] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a pressure relief valve in a second closed state. [Figure 9A] 10 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between a filling member and a starting member in a first closed state. FIG. [Figure 9B] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the filling member and the starting member in an open state. [Figure 9C] 10 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the filling member and the starting member in a second closed state. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a rear view showing an example of a base portion and an end lock. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a rear view showing an example of an end lock. [Figure 12] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a first groove in the base portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the scale and aspect ratios of the drawings have been appropriately changed and exaggerated from those of the actual objects for ease of understanding.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a pressure relief valve 10. The pressure relief valve 10 is attached to the surface of a housing 100. The housing 100 is, for example, a battery pack installed in an automobile. Devices such as battery cells are housed and sealed inside the battery pack. The housing 100 includes a front surface 101 and a back surface 102. The front surface 101 is in contact with the atmosphere outside the housing 100. The back surface 102 is in contact with the internal space sealed by the housing 100.

[0017] The pressure relief valve 10 operates to release fluid such as gas inside the housing 100 to the outside when the pressure inside the housing 100 exceeds a threshold value. The pressure inside the housing 100 is also referred to as the internal pressure.

[0018] 2 is a plan view showing the housing 100 without the pressure relief valve 10 attached. The housing 100 includes an opening 103 penetrating the housing 100. The pressure relief valve 10 is attached to the housing 100 so as to cover the opening 103. The pressure relief valve 10 is located above a surface 101 of the housing 100.

[0019] The opening 103 may have a substantially circular outer edge in a plan view. Reference symbol 103e denotes an envelope circle of the opening 103. The envelope circle 103e is formed by a circular line that envelops the outer edge of the opening 103 in a plan view. A plan view means that an object is viewed along the normal direction of the surface 101 of the housing 100.

[0020] The housing 100 may include a plurality of protrusions 104 that are in contact with the opening 103 and protrude from the enveloping circle 103e toward the center of the opening 103. For example, the housing 100 may include three protrusions 104. The plurality of protrusions 104 may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the enveloping circle 103e. Fastening holes 105 into which fasteners are inserted are formed in the protrusions 104. The fastening holes 105 are located inside the enveloping circle 103e.

[0021] 3 is an exploded view showing the pressure relief valve 10. The pressure relief valve 10 includes at least a base portion 20, a valve member 30, a starting member 35, and a filling member 40. The pressure relief valve 10 may further include an elastic member 50, an end lock 60, a sealing member 70, etc.

[0022] When the housing 100, such as a battery pack, is operating normally, the opening 103 of the housing 100 is closed by the valve member 30. This state is also referred to as a first closed state. The position of the valve member 30 in the first closed state is also referred to as a first closed position.

[0023] When the pressure inside the housing 100 increases and exceeds a threshold value, the valve member 30 moves from the first closed position to the open position. This opens the opening 103 of the housing 100, allowing fluid such as gas inside the housing 100 to be released to the outside. The state in which the valve member 30 is in the open position is also referred to as the open state.

[0024] When the fluid is released to the outside, the pressure inside the housing 100 decreases. When the pressure falls below a threshold, the valve member 30 moves from the open position to the second closed position, whereby the opening 103 of the housing 100 is closed again by the valve member 30. This state is also referred to as the second closed state.

[0025] The following describes each component of the pressure relief valve 10. Fig. 4A is a plan view showing an example of the pressure relief valve 10 in a first closed state. Fig. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the pressure relief valve 10 of Fig. 4A taken along line IVB-IVB.

[0026] (base part) The base portion 20 is fixed to the housing 100 so as to partially overlap the opening 103 of the housing 100. As shown in FIG. 3 , the base portion 20 may include a housing 21, legs 22, and fastening portions 23.

[0027] 3 and 4B, the housing 21 includes an upper portion 211 that overlaps the opening 103 of the casing 100 in a plan view, and a side portion 212 that extends downward from the upper portion 211. The upper portion 211 may have a circular shape in a plan view. A central opening 24 that penetrates the upper portion 211 of the housing 21 may be formed in the upper portion 211.

[0028] The legs 22 are connected to the side portions 212 of the housing 21. The legs 22 extend outward from the housing 21 in a plan view. The legs 22 include ends that overlap the surface 101 of the casing 100 in a plan view. The base portion 20 may include multiple legs 22. For example, the base portion 20 may include three legs 22. The multiple legs 22 may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the housing 21.

[0029] The leg portion 22 may have a fastening portion 23 formed thereon. The fastening portion 23 is a portion of the base portion 20 that is fastened to the housing 100. The fastening portion 23 is, for example, a hole into which a fastener 25 shown in FIG. 3 is inserted. The fastener 25 is, for example, a bolt. The base portion 20 is fixed to the housing 100 by inserting the fastener 25 into the fastening portion 23 of the base portion 20 and the fastening hole 105 of the housing 100 and fixing the fastener 25 with a nut or the like.

[0030] The base portion 20 may include a storage portion 26 in which the filling member 40 is stored. The storage portion 26 may extend between two adjacent leg portions 22 in the circumferential direction of the pressure release valve 10. The base portion 20 may include a plurality of storage portions 26. For example, the base portion 20 may include three leg portions 22 and three storage portions 26.

[0031] (Valve member) The valve member 30 includes at least a roof portion 31 that can cover the opening in a plan view. The roof portion 31 can move in a first direction D1 in response to internal pressure. The first direction D1 is a normal direction to a surface 101 of the housing 100.

[0032] 4B , roof portion 31 includes an upper portion 311 that covers opening 103 of housing 100 in a plan view, and side portions 312 that extend from upper portion 311 toward housing 100. Upper portion 311 may have a circular shape in a plan view. Side portions 312 may have a cylindrical shape.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 4B, a groove 33 may be formed on the lower surface of the side portion 312 of the roof portion 31. A seal member 70 may be disposed in the groove 33. The seal member 70 is, for example, a gasket. The seal member 70 surrounds the opening 103 of the housing 100 in a plan view. In the first closed state and the second closed state, the seal member 70 contacts the roof portion 31 of the valve member 30 and the surface 101 of the housing 100. Therefore, the opening 103 is closed.

[0034] 5A is a perspective view showing an example of the valve member 30. The valve member 30 may include a shaft portion 32 extending downward from the center of the roof portion 31 along the first direction D1. An engagement portion 34 for coupling with the end lock 60 may be formed at the lower end of the shaft portion 32. The shaft portion 32 extends linearly from the roof portion 31 toward the opening 103. As shown in FIG. 4B, the shaft portion 32 is inserted into the central opening 24 of the base portion 20.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 4B , an end lock 60 may be connected to the shaft portion 32. The end lock 60 includes, for example, a side portion 61 and a lower portion 62 connected to the side portion 61 and positioned below the side portion 61 and the shaft portion 32. The side portion 61 surrounds the shaft portion 32 in a plan view. The side portion 61 may be fixed to the shaft portion 32. "Downward" means the direction from the roof portion 31 toward the surface 101 in the first direction D1. "Upward" means the direction from the surface 101 toward the roof portion 31 in the first direction D1.

[0036] (elastic member) The elastic member 50 biases the valve member 30 in the first direction D1 toward the housing 100. The elastic member 50 expands and contracts in the first direction D1 in response to movement of the valve member 30 in the first direction D1. The elastic member 50 is, for example, a coil spring.

[0037] The elastic member 50 includes an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the elastic member 50 contacts the base portion 20. For example, the upper end of the elastic member 50 contacts the upper portion 211 of the housing 21 of the base portion 20. The lower end of the elastic member 50 contacts the lower portion 62 of the end lock 60. The shaft portion 32 of the valve member 30 is inserted inside the elastic member 50.

[0038] (Filling material) The filling member 40 is located between the base portion 20 and the roof portion 31 of the valve member 30 in the first direction D1. The filling member 40 contains at least a sealed extinguishing agent 42.

[0039] When the pressure relief valve 10 is in the first closed state or the open state, the extinguishing agent 42 is sealed. When the pressure relief valve 10 is in the second closed state, the seal of the extinguishing agent 42 is broken by the trigger member 35. As a result, the extinguishing agent 42 is released from the packing member 40.

[0040] 6 is a perspective view showing an example of the filling member 40. The filling member 40 may include a fire extinguishing agent 42, a container 41 in which the fire extinguishing agent 42 is accommodated, and a film 43 that seals the container 41.

[0041] The container 41 includes, for example, a storage section 411, an outer edge section 412, and an inner edge section 413. The storage section 411 stores the fire extinguishing agent 42. The outer edge section 412 extends horizontally from the outer portion of the upper end of the storage section 411. The horizontal direction is a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1. "Outside" refers to the direction away from the center of the pressure release valve 10 in a plan view. The outer edge section 412 may have a circular outline in a plan view. The inner edge section 413 extends horizontally from the inner portion of the upper end of the storage section 411. "Inside" refers to the direction toward the center of the pressure release valve 10 in a plan view. The outer edge section 412 and the inner edge section 413 form the upper surface of the container 41. The film 43 is bonded to the upper surface of the container 41.

[0042] The inner edge 413 may have a central opening 414 formed therein. Similarly, the film 43 may have a central opening 431 formed therein. The stem 32 of the valve member 30 is inserted into the central opening 414 and the central opening 431.

[0043] The container 41 may include a connecting portion 415 that extends horizontally from an outer edge portion 412 to an inner edge portion 413. The container 41 may include a through-hole 416 that passes through the connecting portion 415. Similarly, the film 43 may include a through-hole 432 that overlaps the through-hole 416 in a plan view. In the first closed state, the tip of the starting member 35 is inserted into the through-hole 416 and the through-hole 432.

[0044] The through holes 416 and 432 function as waiting sections in which the trigger member 35 is located when the pressure release valve 10 is in the first closed state. The waiting sections are components for realizing a state in which the trigger member 35 does not come into contact with the filling member 40. The specific structure of the waiting sections is not limited to through holes. Although not shown, the waiting sections may be notches, slits, grooves, etc.

[0045] (cover) The cover 45 is placed over the film 43 of the filling member 40. As shown in Fig. 3, the cover 45 may have a through-hole 46 formed therethrough. The through-hole 46 overlaps the through-hole 432 of the film 43 in plan view. The through-hole 46 may be configured so that the starting member 35 does not come into contact with the cover 45 when the pressure release valve 10 is in the first closed state or the second closed state.

[0046] The cover 45 may include a plurality of claws 47 located on the outer edge of the cover 45. The plurality of claws 47 are hooked onto the outer edge 412 of the container 41, thereby fixing the cover 45 to the container 41.

[0047] (Starting point material) The initiation member 35 is a member for releasing the extinguishing agent 42 from the packing member 40 when the pressure release valve 10 is in the second closed state. As shown in FIG. 5A, the initiation member 35 may be attached to the underside of the roof portion 31 of the valve member 30.

[0048] 5B is a perspective view showing an example of the starting member 35. The starting member 35 has a sharp structure that pierces the film 43 of the filling member 40. For example, the starting member 35 includes a sharp tip 36 that protrudes downward.

[0049] Next, the operation of the pressure relief valve 10 will be described.

[0050] 4B, when the valve member 30 is in the first closed position, the tip 36 of the starting member 35 is inserted into the through-hole 416 of the container 41, the through-hole 432 of the film 43, and the through-hole 46 of the cover 45. In other words, the tip 36 of the starting member 35 is located in the waiting portion.

[0051] When the valve member 30 is in the first closed position, the elastic member 50 generates a biasing force F1 that biases the valve member 30 toward the housing 100. For example, the elastic member 50 is in a compressed state. Therefore, a restoring force is generated in the elastic member 50. The lower portion 62 of the end lock 60 is pressed downward by the elastic member 50, thereby biasing the valve member 30 downward. Therefore, the seal member 70 attached to the valve member 30 comes into contact with the surface 101 of the housing 100. This seals the interior space of the housing 100.

[0052] FIG. 7A is a plan view showing an example of the pressure relief valve 10 in an open state. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the pressure relief valve 10 of FIG. 7A taken along line VIIB-VIIB. When the internal pressure of the housing 100 exceeds a threshold, the force applied to the valve member 30 by the internal pressure becomes greater than the biasing force F1 applied to the valve member 30 by the elastic member 50. As a result, the valve member 30 moves upward as indicated by arrow M1 in FIG. 7B. The valve member 30 moves upward until the force applied to the valve member 30 by the internal pressure and the force applied to the valve member 30 by the elastic member 50 are balanced. The starting member 35, the end lock 60, and the sealing member 70 also move upward together with the valve member 30. In the open state, the elastic member 50 is more compressed than the elastic member 50 in the first closed state.

[0053] The pressure release valve 10 includes a cam structure. The cam structure is configured to differentiate the circumferential position of the valve member 30 in the first closed position from the circumferential position of the valve member 30 in the second closed position in the circumferential direction centered on the stem 32 of the valve member 30. The cam structure may differentiate the circumferential position of the valve member 30 in the first closed position from the circumferential position of the valve member 30 in the open position in the circumferential direction centered on the stem 32 of the valve member 30. For example, as shown by the circumferential arrow M2 in FIG. 7A , the valve member 30 may rotate clockwise in the circumferential direction by an angle θ1 while moving upward in the first direction D1. This also changes the circumferential position of the starting member 35 attached to the valve member 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B , the starting member 35 moves to a position where the tip 36 of the starting member 35 overlaps the film 43 in a plan view.

[0054] As the fluid is released to the outside, the internal pressure decreases. When the force applied to the valve member 30 by the internal pressure becomes smaller than the force applied to the valve member 30 by the elastic member 50, the valve member 30 moves downward due to the restoring force of the elastic member 50, and the valve member 30 closes the opening 103 again. That is, as shown by arrow M3 in FIG. 8B, the valve member 30 moves downward toward the second closed position. FIG. 8A is a plan view showing an example of the pressure relief valve 10 in the second closed state. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the pressure relief valve 10 of FIG. 8A taken along line VIIIB-VIIIB. As shown in FIG. 8A, the valve member 30 does not need to move in the circumferential direction while moving from the open position to the second closed position.

[0055] When the valve member 30 moves to the second closed position, as shown in FIG. 8B , the tip 36 of the initiation member 35 breaks through the film 43 of the filling member 40. As a result, the inside of the container 41 of the filling member 40 communicates with the outside of the container 41 through the broken portion of the film 43. If the increase in internal pressure of the housing 100 is caused by a fire that has broken out inside the housing 100, the pressure inside the container 41 also increases. Therefore, when a break is formed in the film 43, the fire extinguishing agent 42 inside the container 41 is released to the outside of the container 41.

[0056] The extinguishing agent 42 discharged outside the container 41 collides with, for example, the underside of the roof portion 31, and then falls by gravity into the housing 100. This extinguishes the fire inside the housing 100.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the extinguishing agent 42 is released from the packing member 40, the pressure release valve 10 is in the second closed state. This prevents oxygen outside the pressure release valve 10 from flowing into the casing 100. Furthermore, the extinguishing agent 42 is prevented from flowing out of the pressure release valve 10. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the time required to extinguish a fire can be shortened and the amount of extinguishing agent required for extinguishing a fire can be reduced compared to when the extinguishing agent is released with the opening 103 of the casing 100 open. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, expensive parts such as a fire detection sensor are not required, so the pressure release valve 10 can be provided at low cost.

[0058] The positional relationship between the filling member 40 and the starting member 35 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C.

[0059] 9A is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the filling member 40 and the starting member 35 in the first closed state. The starting member 35 is inserted into the through-hole 46 of the cover 45 and the through-hole 432 of the film 43.

[0060] 9B is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the filling member 40 and the starting member 35 in the open state. In transition from the first closed state to the open state, the starting member 35 moves upward in the first direction D1 as indicated by arrow M1, and also moves in the circumferential direction as indicated by arrow M2.

[0061] 9C is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the filling member 40 and the starting member 35 in the second closed state. When the filling member 40 transitions from the open state to the second closed state, the starting member 35 moves downward in the first direction D1 as indicated by the arrow M3. As a result, the starting member 35 pierces the film 43.

[0062] An example of a cam structure for realizing the movement of the valve member 30, the starting member 35, and the end lock 60 in the circumferential direction will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0063] FIG. 10 is a rear view showing an example of the base unit 20 and the end lock 60. The end lock 60 may include one or more protrusions protruding outward from the lower portion 62. For example, the end lock 60 may include a first protrusion 63A and a second protrusion 63B. The first protrusion 63A and the second protrusion 63B may be 180° apart in the circumferential direction. A groove may be formed in the side portion 212 of the base unit 20, facing the central opening 24, and through which the protrusion of the end lock 60 can move. FIG. 11 is an enlarged rear view showing the protrusion of the end lock 60 and the groove of the base unit 20. For example, the base unit 20 may include a first groove 24A through which the first protrusion 63A can move and a second groove 24B through which the second protrusion 63B can move.

[0064] 12 is a perspective view showing an example of the first groove 24A of the base portion 20. The first groove 24A may include an inclined surface 241 that is displaced in the circumferential direction as it extends upward. Although not shown, the second groove 24B may also include a similar inclined surface.

[0065] In FIG. 12, the black circle marked with symbol P1 represents the position of the first protrusion 63A in the first closed state. The black circle marked with symbol P2 represents the position of the first protrusion 63A in the open state. In the transition from the first closed state to the open state, the end lock 60 moves upward together with the valve member 30. When the end lock 60 moves upward while the first protrusion 63A is in contact with the inclined surface 241, the end lock 60 receives a force in the circumferential direction from the inclined surface 241. As a result, in the transition from the first closed state to the open state, the end lock 60, the valve member 30, and the starting member 35 can move in the circumferential direction.

[0066] 12, the black circle marked with the symbol P3 represents the position of the first protrusion 63A in the second closed state. In the transition from the open state to the second closed state, the end lock 60 moves downward together with the valve member 30. The position P3 of the first protrusion 63A in the second closed state is different in the circumferential direction from the position P1 of the first protrusion 63A in the first closed state. In this way, the groove of the base portion 20 and the protrusion of the end lock 60 can function as a cam structure.

[0067] (Manufacturing method of pressure release valve) An example of a method for manufacturing the pressure relief valve 10 will be described.

[0068] The starting member 35 is attached to the valve member 30. Then, the seal member 70 is attached to the groove 33 of the valve member 30.

[0069] The fastener 25 is attached to the base portion 20. Then, the filling member 40 is combined with the base portion 20. Then, the cover 45 is placed on the filling member 40. Then, the valve member 30 and the base portion 20 are combined.

[0070] Next, the elastic member 50 is inserted into the central opening 24 of the base portion 20. Next, the side portion 61 of the end lock 60 is inserted inside the elastic member 50. After compressing the elastic member 50 with the end lock 60, the end lock 60 is rotated 90 degrees in the circumferential direction. For example, the end lock 60 is rotated so that the first protrusion 63A of the end lock 60 moves from position P0 to position P1 in FIG. 12. This engages the end lock 60 with the engaging portion 34 of the valve member 30, and the end lock 60 is fixed to the valve member 30. In this manner, the pressure release valve 10 is manufactured.

[0071] Various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiment.

[0072] (First Modification) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the starting member 35 is a member separate from the valve member 30. Although not shown, the starting member 35 may be a member that is integral with the valve member 30. For example, the roof portion 31 and the starting member 35 may be integrally formed by resin molding.

[0073] (Second Modification) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the container 41 of the filling member 40 is a member separate from the accommodating portion 26 of the base portion 20. Although not shown, the container 41 of the filling member 40 may be a member integrated with the accommodating portion 26 of the base portion 20.

[0074] (Third Modification) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the power for moving the valve member 30 in the circumferential direction is provided by a cam structure that uses the groove in the base portion 20 and the protrusion of the end lock 60. Although not shown, the power for moving the valve member 30 in the circumferential direction may also be provided by the rotational force of a coil spring.

[0075] (Other variations) Several variations may be combined with the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 10 Pressure relief valve 20 Base 30 Valve member 31 Roof section 32 Shaft 35 Starting point material 40 Filler material 41 Container 42 Fire extinguishing agents 43 Film 50 Elastic member 60 End Lock 100 cabinets

Claims

1. A pressure relief valve that releases fluid from an opening in the housing when the internal pressure of the fluid inside the housing increases, a base portion fixed to a surface of the housing so as to partially overlap the opening of the housing; a valve member including a roof portion capable of covering the opening and movable to open the opening; a filling member positioned between the base portion and the valve member and filled with a fire extinguishing agent; a trigger member for releasing the extinguishing agent from the packing member, the valve member is in a closed position when the internal fluid pressure is below a threshold, and the valve member is in an open position when the internal fluid pressure exceeds the threshold; the valve member closes the opening when the valve member is in the closed position; the valve member opens the opening when in the open position; The trigger member causes the extinguishing agent to be released from the filler member when the valve member moves from the open position to the closed position.

2. The pressure relief valve of claim 1 , wherein the priming member is attached to the valve member.

3. the valve member moves from a first closed position to an open position when the internal fluid pressure increases, and then moves from the open position to a second closed position when the internal fluid pressure decreases; the valve member closes the opening when the valve member is in the first closed position and the second closed position; 3. A pressure relief valve according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the initiation member causes the extinguishing agent to be released from the filler member when the valve member is in the second closed position.

4. the filling member includes the extinguishing agent, a container for accommodating the extinguishing agent, and a film for sealing the container; 4. The pressure relief valve of claim 3, wherein the trigger member includes a sharp structure that pierces the film when the valve member is in the second closed position.

5. The pressure relief valve of claim 4 , wherein the filling member includes a waiting portion that does not contact the initiation member when the valve member is in the first closed position.

6. the valve member includes a stem portion extending downward from the roof portion, 4. The pressure relief valve according to claim 3, further comprising a cam structure for causing a circumferential position of the valve member when in the first closed position to differ from a circumferential position of the valve member when in the second closed position in a circumferential direction about the shaft portion.

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