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Locking apparatus

US10018009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2015
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B15/261
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a blowout preventer housing, a ram movable within the blowout preventer housing. The apparatus further including a rod configured to move the blowout preventer ram and including an outer surface and a piston configured to move the rod. A friction assembly is configured to engage the outer surface of the rod and prevent movement of the rod and the ram when engaged.

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