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Pneumatic actuator having a pressure relief window

US10077711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Grant dateSep 18, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic actuator (1) includes a housing (22) having a first portion (23), a second portion (25), and a fluid inlet (2) formed in the first portion (23). The actuator (1) includes a diaphragm (6) disposed in the housing (22), a piston (7) connected to the diaphragm (6), and a spring (10) that extends between the piston (7) and the housing second portion (25). A pressurized chamber (3) is defined between the diaphragm (6) and the housing first portion (23), and the housing first portion (23) includes a pressure relief device (8).

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