Valves
US10900587B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K27/041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly includes a valve housing having a bore formed therein. The bore has an axis A and comprises a circumferentially extending groove formed at an end portion. An axially outer wall of the groove includes at least two circumferentially spaced radially inwardly extending retaining elements defining an axial slot therebetween. An end cap is received in the end portion of the bore and closes the end of the bore. The end cap includes a retaining portion that includes at least one radially outwardly extending retaining element which is shaped to be insertable through the axial slot into the groove and rotatable therein to a retaining position in which the radially outwardly extending retaining element aligns with one of the radially inwardly extending retaining elements to prevent axial withdrawal of the end cap from the bore.
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