Smart valve adaptor with integrated electronics
US11624453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K1/221
- 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, having: an adaptor between the control element and the actuator, wherein the adaptor couples a valve stem of the control element to the actuator; and an electronics module contained within the adaptor, wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors.
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