Patent · US Expired

Mounting bracket for valve actuator

US6848672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateSep 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/921
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve and actuator assembly includes a valve body, an actuator and a bracket that snap fits onto the valve body. The bracket includes a plate on which an actuator can be installed. In one form, the bracket is saddle shaped with depending legs that snap over a part of the valve body. Means such as bolts are provided to apply a gripping force to the legs so that the bracket is clamped onto the valve.

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