CONSTRUCTING A VALVE BELLOWS FOR A VALVE

Organization Name

Dresser, LLC

Inventor(s)

Cyril Nicolas Vlassof of Saint-Georges Des Groseillers (FR)

George Dodan of Saint Johns FL (US)

Donald Stroman Sanders of Atlanta GA (US)

Mikhail Anisimov of Houston TX (US)

Chad Eric Yates of Houston TX (US)

CONSTRUCTING A VALVE BELLOWS FOR A VALVE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240209958 titled 'CONSTRUCTING A VALVE BELLOWS FOR A VALVE

The abstract describes a bellows designed for use on a valve, featuring a hollow corrugated section to accommodate a valve stem. The ends of the corrugated section terminate at adapters, and the bellows can be constructed as a unitary unit using additive manufacturing to avoid welds or fasteners.

The bellows is configured with a hollow corrugated section to receive a valve stem.
The corrugated section terminates at adapters at its ends.
Additive manufacturing can be used to create the bellows as a single unit, eliminating the need for welds or fasteners.
The interfaces between the corrugated section and the adapters are made of the same material as the adjacent parts.
This design simplifies the manufacture of the bellows and ensures a seamless construction.

Potential Applications: - Industrial valves - HVAC systems - Piping systems

Problems Solved: - Simplifies the manufacturing process - Ensures a secure and seamless connection between the bellows and the valve

Benefits: - Improved durability - Enhanced performance - Cost-effective manufacturing process

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Bellows for Valve Applications This technology can be used in various industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and automotive for valve applications, improving efficiency and reliability in fluid control systems.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does additive manufacturing benefit the construction of the bellows?

  Additive manufacturing allows for the creation of complex geometries without the need for additional components, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient manufacturing process.

2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this bellows design?

  By eliminating the need for welds or fasteners, the manufacturing process becomes more cost-effective and efficient.

Original Abstract Submitted

a bellows is configured for use on a valve. these configurations may include a corrugated section that is hollow to receive a valve stem therethrough. at its ends, the corrugated section can terminate at adapters. in one implementation, additive manufacturing can construct the bellows as a unitary or monolithic unit, avoiding welds or fasteners that can complicate manufacture of the parts. this techniques can create interfaces between the corrugated section and the adapters that comprises the same material as the adjacent parts.