Intrinsically safe valve for a combustion spray gun and a method of operation

A valve for a combustion spray gun. An apparatus includes a torsion element rotatable relative to a housing of the combustion spray gun to a charged position. The apparatus also includes a biasing element applying a force to the torsion element, which force urges the torsion element to move a valve...

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Main Authors Savill, Jr, Robert F, Spaulding, Mark F, Weber, James K, Zapke, Richard A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.02.2012
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Summary:A valve for a combustion spray gun. An apparatus includes a torsion element rotatable relative to a housing of the combustion spray gun to a charged position. The apparatus also includes a biasing element applying a force to the torsion element, which force urges the torsion element to move a valve core to an off position. The apparatus further includes an engagement mechanism configured to selectively engage and hold the torsion element in the charged position.