Smart valve with integrated electronics
US11408451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/634
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, including a valve stem having a bore therethrough, wherein the bore is defined by a wall of the valve stem, and further wherein the valve stem is connected at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to the control element; and an electronics module within the bore of the valve stem, wherein the electronics module further includes one or more sensors within the valve stem.
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