Adapter for a valve system
US11118630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2001/102
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve system may include a valve having a housing with a bore and a valve member positioned within the bore. The valve member may include a valve shaft with a recess. The valve system may also include an actuator having an actuator shaft with an end portion. An adapter may couple the valve shaft and the actuator shaft. The adapter may include a body having a shape corresponding to a shape of the recess of the valve shaft for fitting the adapter within the recess and an aperture extending into the body. The aperture may have a shape corresponding to a shape of the end portion of the actuator shaft for press fitting the adapter onto the actuator shaft. The adapter may fit within the recess and press fit coupled to the actuator shaft.
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