Alignment system for flapper valve
US8863767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8359
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly, including a seat and a flapper complementarily formed with respect to the seat for creating a seal at an interface therebetween. At least one shim is operatively disposed in the valve assembly for altering a position of the flapper relative to the seat in at least one direction for aligning the flapper and the seat at the interface. A method of aligning the flapper and seat of a valve assembly is also included.
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