Active valve shimming
US11906067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2200/304
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system can include, a moveable component configured to move between one or more positions, a biasing member operatively connected on a first side to bias the moveable component to a respective one of the one or more positions, and a preload member operatively connected to provide a force to a second side of the biasing member. An actuator can be operatively connected to move the preload member in response to a signal from a controller.
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