Valve with handle latch/lock
US5213308A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7256
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary valve with a latching/locking operating handle assembly includes a valve body carrying a rotary valve element having an outwardly extending valve stem. A main handle body is joined to the stem and provides guide grooves for cooperating first and second operating members connected by a cam assembly such that selective horizontal movement of the first operating member produces vertical movement of the second operating member. A latch pin carried by the second member is thereby caused to move between engaged and disengaged positions with the valve body.
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