Motorised valve with vertical shaft and super capacitor backup power
US11499652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K37/0041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly is provided, the valve assembly includes a shaft, the shaft comprising a sight through-hole; and a flow through-hole. The valve assembly further comprises a shaft position mechanism, the shaft position mechanism comprising a driving means configured to provide movement to the shaft, and at least one diode and at least one corresponding sensor. The valve assembly further includes at least one flow path from at least one fluid inlet to at least one fluid outlet, wherein the shaft is configured to move across the at least one flow path so as to allow flow therethrough in a first position, and to block the at least one flow path in a second position.
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