Composite valve plugs and related methods
US10151397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example composite valve plugs and related methods are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a valve plug tip, a valve plug body, and an additively deposited material. The valve plug tip includes a head portion and a tail portion extending from the head portion. The valve plug body includes a cavity extending from a first end of the valve plug body toward a second end of the valve plug body. The cavity matably receives the tail portion of the valve plug tip. The additively deposited material is bonded to the valve plug body to retain the tail portion of the valve plug tip in the valve plug body.
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