Adjustable valve acutator system
US8777178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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