Valve with configurable default position
US12404945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K37/0041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve including a housing, a motor within the housing, and a pinout configuration with an electrical contact. The electrical contact is configured to receive and transmit signals. The valve also includes a motor controller that receives power at the valve, receives a control message, and characterizes the control message as a first type. In response to characterizing the control message as the first type, the motor controller controls the motor to set the valve to a first position in response to determining that the electrical contact is electrically closed and controls the motor to set the valve to a second position in response to determining that the electrical contact is electrically open.
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