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Valve tester suspension assembly

US7703473B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2006
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6855
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The system for suspending a valve exerciser from a support comprises a base element for mounting on the support, a first support element pivotally mounted on the base element, a second support element pivotally mounted on the first support element, a linking element pivotally mounted on the first support element, a first stabilizing element linking the base element and the linking element, a mounting element pivotally mounted on the second support element, a second stabilizing element linking the linking element and the mounting element, and a multiple stage assistance assembly for applying multiple degrees of assistance to movement of the first support element with respect to the base element.

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