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Rotatable actuator shaft

US9395015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 2012
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/50
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods of preventing rotational stress on the top shaft of valve actuators. Certain methods and apparatuses include a bifurcated top shaft. Other apparatuses and methods include a method of preventing rotational stress at the distal end on the top shaft of an actuator.

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