Self aligning and self latching mechanical shaft connector
US10914397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a self-aligning connector system for connecting an actuator to a valve body of a valve, comprising an actuator adapter plug having a conical protrusion and a peripheral groove formed in an outer surface of the actuator adapter plug, and a valve adapter sub-assembly comprising an outer housing having a bore configured to receive the actuator adapter plug, and an expansion spring coupled to the outer housing and configured to provide radial pressure on the outer housing to receive the conical protrusion of the actuator adapter plug and latch onto the peripheral groove.
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