Universal shaft adapter system
US5887608A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/5283
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interface for connecting an actuator and a wide variety of valve types. The presented invention is configured such that any actuator can be manufactured, having only one female splined output shaft as a standard and precision inserts, utilizing powder metallurgy, for example, and be configured to transition the output shaft connection to any output shaft specification, providing the manufacturer the ability to manufacture the main drive component in one standard configuration, and convert it into different configurations as required. Thus, the manufacture gains the ability to mass produce one standard part rather than many special parts requiring design and testing for each change and high costs to produce specials. Particularly, the present invention contemplates a system comprising a rack interface for an actuator linear gear, a pinion member configured to interface said rack, the pinion including an internal shaft configuration configured to interface with the valve coupling component. The present invention provides a compact interface, allowing the actuator to be easily mounted upon the valve unit, without the need for additional mounting apparatus, such as bands, braces, or…
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