Snap action toggle valve actuator assembly
US5230361A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7475
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap action toggle valve actuator assembly for use in a fluid holding tank. Movement of a float or other movable actuating element causes pivotal movement of pivot arm, which compresses a spring. When the float element reaches a predetermined level, the spring causes a downward movement in linkage attached to the rear of a valve actuating lever and an upward movement of a valve rod secured to the other end of the valve actuating lever and vice versa.
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