Valve position indicator with LEDS
US11339895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K37/0058
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a valve having: an actuator; a valve position indicator coupled to the actuator, wherein the valve position indicator includes: an indicator cover mounted over an indicator mounting surface, wherein the indicator mounting surface has a rim; a plurality of LED lights arranged on the indicator mounting surface, wherein the LED lights are bordering the rim of the indicator cover; and a sensor in communicative connection with the actuator and the plurality of LED lights, wherein the sensor is configured to communicate the position of the valve to the plurality of LED lights.
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