Reduced profile electromechanical valve actuator
US7273067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8359
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A relatively small, lightweight valve actuator assembly that can withstand relatively high levels of vibration and shock includes a motor, a position sensor, and a drive belt mounted on an actuator housing assembly. The position sensor is preferably disposed within a sensor housing that is mounted on a side of the actuator housing assembly. As a result, the overall center-of-gravity (CG) and weight of the actuator assembly is significantly reduced, as is the overall size envelope.
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