Valve cartridge insensitive to installation load
US8459303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86823
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-handle valve cartridge includes an actuating mechanism, wherein an amount of force required to operate the actuating mechanism is insensitive to a load applied to the valve cartridge during installation of the valve cartridge in a valve body. Accordingly, the valve cartridge can operate over a wide range of installation loads and can be properly installed without using a specialized tool or mechanism.
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