PRESSURE REGULATOR MECHANISM WITH FLEXIBLE FEEDBACK

Lever 7 turns about fixed axis A and is connected by turning pair B to link 12 which is connected by turning pair C to the rod of piston 13. When the pressure increases in pipeline 15, membrane 1 is bent to the left, diverting jet valve nozzle 2, linked by spring 14 to point E of lever 7, in the same direction. Fluid from nozzle 2 is delivered to the left-hand channel and to the right end of cylin…