Valve and a method of operating a valve
US10619761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24D2220/0264
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve having a balancing function for a fluid distribution system. A valve closing member is movable between a closed position and a fully opened position. An actuation device is provided for changing the position of the valve closing member. A control unit is provided and includes an electronic memory adapted to receive and store an opening limitation value, the opening limitation value being representative of a selected intermediate position between the closed position and the fully opened position of the valve closing member, wherein the control unit controls the actuation device to limit the movement of the valve closing member to positions from the closed position to the selected intermediate position. Also, a valve system and to a method of operating a valve.
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