Manual control for actuated fluid monitoring and control device
US10962993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7761
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid control device connectable to a fluid pipe includes an electric motor mechanically connected to a fluid valve configured to open and close the fluid valve. A manual motor disengagement knob is at least partially accessible to a user and mechanically connected to the fluid valve. The knob is configured to manually disengage the mechanical connection between the electric motor and the fluid valve while still engaging the fluid valve allowing the user to manually close or open the fluid valve without the assistance or interference of the electric motor. This is accomplished by a manual over-ride primary shaft translatably connected to a clutch shaft and in turn to the fluid valve, where the shaft in a first position is mechanically connected to the electric motor and in a second position the shaft is not mechanically connected to the electric motor.
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