Valves and valve actuation – With means for blocking or disabling actuator – Released by non-valving actuator motion
Patent
1986-04-30
1988-09-13
Walton, George L.
Valves and valve actuation
With means for blocking or disabling actuator
Released by non-valving actuator motion
74526, 251104, 251110, 251288, 403117, F16K 3500, F16K 3502
Patent
active
047703881
ABSTRACT:
A latching device for the actuator in a valve installation. The actuator includes a handle for rotating a valve stem and a latch slidably mounted on the handle. The latch has one edge which abuts a stop when in the closed position and an opposed, angularly disposed, camming edge facing a stop at the open position.
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E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
Walton George L.
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