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Device for indicating the operative position of a valve

US4133288A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 1977
Grant dateJan 9, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 1, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8225
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary actuator for a valve is associated with an indicator mechanism provided entirely exteriorily to the housing of the valve and out of axial alignment with the valve spindle. The indicator rotates with an actuating member of the valve and is movable relative to a surface of the actuating member to provide a visual and tactile indication of the operative position of the valve.

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