Removable interconnection of an actuator to a valve body
US7131635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/055
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve apparatus includes selectively releasable engagement apparatus for operatively connecting an actuator to a valve body of a valve having an operating member extending outwardly from the valve body along an axis of the operating member are provided. The engagement apparatus includes a latch arm extending from the valve side of a base, rather than the actuator side of the base. A plurality of protrusions on the valve body and corresponding mating receptacles on the base resist torque forces on the base. A slot in the base adjacent an edge of the latch arm provides passage for tooling used in forming the base. A base in the form of an adapter allows attachment of an actuator not having a selectively releasable engagement apparatus to a valve body that does include a selectively releasable engagement apparatus.
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