OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002712

Material supply system with valve assembly with improved sealing capabilities

Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:50.187843Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002712
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A material supply assembly includes a valve assembly (30) having an outer
valve member (65) and an inner valve member (35) rotatable relative to the
outer valve member. A plurality of discharge seals (43), (73) may be provided
between the outer valve member and the inner valve member, with one of the
discharge seals extending around openings (41, 71) of the outer valve member
or openings of the inner valve member. A first circumferential seal (48) may
also be provided. An engagement structure including a plurality of spaced
apart vertical engagement projections and a plurality of complementary
configured engagement recesses may be provided between the valve assembly and
the base.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002712
Published 2026-09-15T19:14:50.187843Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002712