Automatic position-control valve assembly
US6354327B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87169
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to principles of this invention, an override controller is structured for being placed in pressurized fluid lines between a valve position transducer and a valve position actuator of an automatic position-controlled valve assembly, with the override controller receiving uncontrolled supply pressurized fluid and having an exhaust. The override controller receives pressurized fluid at first and second inlet ports from the valve position transducer and furnishes this pressurized fluid to the valve position actuator through first and second outlet ports for controlling the position of the valve during normal operation. However, valve mechanisms of the override controller can also be placed in positions for stopping flow of pressurized fluid through the first and second inlet ports and providing fluid flow from the uncontrolled pressurized fluid to the first and second outlet ports for controlling the position of an industrial valve during override operation.
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