Gas flow valve and methods of operating thereof
US12313180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4322
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a gas flow valve. The gas flow valve includes a housing configured to receive a flow of gas. The gas flow valve further includes a plunger configured to move between a closed position and one or more open positions within the housing. The gas flow valve further includes a position sensor configured to measure a distance associated with a difference in position of the plunger between the closed position and the one or more open position. The gas flow valve further includes a force sensor coupled to the plunger and configured to measure a force exerted by the plunger in the closed position on a sealing surface.
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