Coupling assembly for use with a valve assembly
US9127846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling assembly includes a keyed coupling configured to couple to a valve stem and a plate configured to couple to a knob. The keyed coupling includes a projection having a cross-sectional shape. The plate includes a keyed slot defined therethrough. The keyed slot is shaped to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the projection to receive at least a portion of the projection when the plate is coupled to the valve stem.
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