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Apparatus and method for actuator stroke and spring preload setting

US6422259B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateJul 23, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0491
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for simultaneously setting the stroke and biasing force of a valve assembly, the apparatus utilizes a securement member which individually sets the biasing force of a valve assembly. The stop assembly allows a stop member, for setting the stroke of the valve assembly, and a securement member, for setting the biasing force of the valve assembly, to be secured simultaneously.

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