Johnson Outdoors has patented a tip valve for a cook system that automatically stops gas flow when tipped over and resets when reconnected to the fuel canister. The valve includes a ball bearing within a bore with tapered diameters, allowing for smooth operation without mechanical pins. GlobalData’s report on Johnson Outdoors gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Tip valve for cook system automatically stops gas flow when tipped
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11873990B2) discloses a tip valve designed for a cook system with a burner base housing a burner within a shroud that combusts fuel from an external fuel canister. The tip valve includes a fuel canister connector body with a threaded connector for the external fuel canister, a bore housing a ball bearing, an actuator pin, and a tip seal. The bore is tapered, with an angle of taper between 1° and 45°, and includes a counter bore and locator slots. The tip seal is positioned to seal against the burner base, and the actuator pin has a threaded connector portion for fixation within the fuel canister connector body.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a method for resetting the tip valve of the cook system, involving positioning the system vertically with the burner higher than the fuel canister and disconnecting the fuel canister from the connector body. The design of the tip valve aims to provide efficient and safe fuel flow control within the cook system, ensuring proper combustion and operation. With features like the tapered bore, ball bearing mechanism, and secure actuator pin fixation, the tip valve enhances the overall functionality and reliability of the cook system, offering a practical solution for users seeking a well-designed and effective cooking appliance.
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