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Push pin bearing mechanism for actuators

US10871293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Computime Limited · CN

Inventors

Dick Kwai Chan · Hong Kong, CN
Hamza Yilmaz · Saratoga, US
Ben Ren Tan · Nanhu, CN
Wai-Leung Ha · Hong Kong, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 12, 2018
Grant date	Dec 22, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF24D2220/0257
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) assembly or automatic temperature balanced actuator (ABA) assembly controls a manifold assembly through a push pin bearing mechanism. The push pin bearing mechanism comprises a push pin that moves in a linear direction responsive to rotational movement of a motor gear that is coupled through a helical gear. Rotational movement of the push pin is prevented by a ball bearing assembly. Movement of the push pin is transferred to a manifold pin, which in turn, controls the manifold assembly. Because the push pin moves in a linear rather than a rotational fashion, erosion of the mated manifold pin is substantially reduced with respect to transitional approaches.

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