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Wear resistant insert for pneumatic scotch yoke piston

US9964212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2015
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/1635
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piston assembly includes a piston cross-member having a first end disposed opposite a second end. The piston assembly also includes a first cap disposed on the first end of the piston cross-member, and a second cap disposed on the second end of the piston cross-member. A slot is formed in the piston cross-member transverse to a length of the piston cross-member. An insert is disposed in the slot, wherein the insert is a wear article configured to contact a crank.

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