AbstractAn inverted bucket steam trap having a two lever(30, 34) linkage mechanism between the bucket (18) andthe valve member (28) which engages a valve seat (26)through which condensate is discharged. The first leveris connected to the bucket and the second lever carriesthe valve member. The linkage mechanism is arrangedsuch that the second lever initially undergoes pivotalmovement to disengage the valve member from the valveseat and then translatory movement to the fully openposition of the valve.
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