Valve actuator assembly with tool-less interconnect
US8632054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve actuator assembly may include a valve having a mounting adapter and an actuator housing configured to releasably and non-rotatably attach to the mounting adapter without tools. The actuator housing may be attached at any one of a plurality of discrete radial orientations. In some instances, the actuator housing may include a spring retainer clip configured to engage the mounting adapter, and a button element configured to engage the spring retainer clip to release the spring retainer clip from the mounting adapter.
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