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Vacuum valve with position sensor

US11543051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2018
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K51/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a vacuum valve having a valve closure and having a drive unit which is coupled to the valve closure and which has at least one adjustment element. The vacuum valve furthermore has a position sensor, in particular a travel or distance sensor, such that a position of the valve closure and/or of the at least one adjustment element relative to a zero position, in particular an open position or closed position of the vacuum valve, can be measured.

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