Self-aligning valve port
US9310811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7793
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A regulator comprises a regulator valve and an actuator. The actuator is coupled to the regulator valve and comprises a control element for controlling the flow of fluid through the regulator valve. The regulator valve is equipped with a self-aligning valve port that includes a retaining portion, a biased portion disposed within the retaining portion, and a biasing member disposed between the retaining portion and the biased portion. The self-aligning valve port advantageously automatically adjusts to achieve sealed engagement with the control element of the actuator, thereby improving regulator performance.
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