Valve With Ventilation Function
Patent No. EP4609108 (titled "Valve With Ventilation Function") was filed by VTI Ventil Technik on Nov 2, 2023. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2025.
Patent Summary
A valve (1) connects a pressure source (3) to at least one consumer via a valve body containing a pressure channel (4). Integrated into this channel is a vent valve (2) featuring an axially displaceable bolt (12). The bolt is maintained in an operating position but can be axially displaced into a venting position to release pressure from the channel (4) to the environment (U). The vent valve (2) comprises an outer sleeve (13) in which the bolt (12) is axially mounted, or alternatively, the bolt (12) is integrated directly into a bore (26) within the valve (1). This configuration enables safe depressurization of high-pressure lines, such as CO₂ fire protection or pneumatic tool systems, prior to disconnection.
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Date
Description
EP4609108
- Application Number
- EP23804900A
- Filing Date
- Nov 2, 2023
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Nov 28, 2025
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 2025
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