Handle for magnetically actuated valve
US4384703A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 1981 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8309
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handle for a magnetically actuated valve which bears rotating and fixed indicia for reading the valve position. The rotating indicia is placed upon a jacket carrying drive magnets. The fixed indicia is placed upon a cap covering the exposed end of a nonmagnetic bonnet separating the drive and driven magnet assemblies. External stop means prevent rotation of the jacket relative to the cap and bonnet more than about 90.degree.. Internal stop means prevent the rotation of valve and driven magnets more than about 90.degree..
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