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Valve seat retention pin

US8973897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6075
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate to a retention pin for retaining a seat member in the body pocket of a gate valve. Two retention pins may be installed on the outer circumference of the seat member. The seat member is inserted into the body pocket and rotated so that the retention pins are positioned in grooves in the body pocket and the seat member is retained in the body pocket.

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