Handwheel torque limitor
US8523140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D43/2024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque limiting device with an override mechanism coupled to a valve assembly capable of limiting the torque applied to the valve assembly and selectively being overridden to permit the application of excessive torque to the valve assembly. Tattletale devices capable of indicating when an override mechanism has been activated can also be integrated with the torque limiting device.
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