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Locking assembly apparatus and methods for fluid ends

US11384858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FORUM US, INC. · US

Inventors

Timothy Sherbeck · Katy, US
Chinedu Ezeka · Katy, US
Heinrich BARTELS · Paderborn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 29, 2020
Grant date	Jul 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K41/02
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to locking assembly apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a locking assembly for fluid ends includes a first actuator and a second actuator disposed at least partially below the first actuator. The second actuator includes one or more coupling surfaces disposed in coupling engagement with one or more coupling surfaces of the first actuator. The locking assembly also includes a plurality of wedges disposed about the second actuator and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

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