Wear resistant insert for pneumatic scotch yoke piston
US9964212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2036 |
Classification
- 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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