Hybrid manual and hydraulic override
US10371281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/508
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for overriding a valve actuator to move a valve stem to a second position includes an override body with a central axis. A piston is located within the override body. A bushing is non-rotatably carried within the override body. An override shaft is in threaded engagement with the bushing and extends through a sealed orifice in the override body. Fluid pressure applied to the piston causes the bushing to engage the valve actuator and push the valve stem, and alternatively, rotation applied to the override shaft causes the bushing to move linearly to engage the valve actuator and push the valve stem.
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