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Control systems for valve actuators, valve actuators and related systems and methods

US10976757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2019
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Valve systems and related methods include valve actuators and control systems configured to monitor at least one characteristic of the valve system during movement of a valve element to a position in the valve system and to determine a drift of the position based on the monitored at least one characteristic of the valve system.

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