Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member
US7387292B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K3/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member and, more particularly, apparatus to connect a threaded stem to a valve member of a control valve are disclosed. An example apparatus includes the threaded stem received in a threaded opening of the valve member and a plug received in an opening of the stem to expand diametrically the end of the stem to secure the threaded stem to the valve member.
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