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Adjustable valve acutator system

US8777178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2012
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0514
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve actuator apparatus and method for adjusting for valve bore drift using an adjustable downstop is disclosed. The adjustable downstop comprises a downstop and a drift adjuster. The drift adjuster can me moved in an upwards or downwards direction to increase or decrease the stroke length of the operator shaft.

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