Valve lock assembly
US8955540B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7069
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve lock assembly includes a cover for selective placement over a valve. The cover has opposing sidewalls, each sidewall including at least one cover aperture. The assembly further includes a strap to secure the cover to the valve, the strap having opposing end portions each of which include at least one strap aperture. A locking pin is to be placed through both the strap apertures and the cover apertures when they are aligned. The assembly also includes a lock body, which features a first bore to receive the locking pin, and a second bore which receives a locking mechanism that prevents removal of the locking pin from the lock body. The lock body is freely rotatable about the locking pin so that the valve lock assembly may be installed or removed from a wide range of angles.
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