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Fluid regulator, actuator and method of improving stability of a fluid regulator

US9513636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2013
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7831
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An actuator for a fluid regulator includes two or more control springs operatively connected to a diaphragm such that at least two of the control springs bias the diaphragm independently in parallel and have different natural frequencies. A method for retrofitting a prior art actuator to include a second control spring is also disclosed.

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