Pivot and bearing assembly for a manual valve operator

Details Pivot and bearing assembly for a manual valve operator Pivot and bearing assembly for a manual valve operator

2005-05-31

2008-08-12

Hepperle, Stephen M. (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

Fluid actuated or retarded

Fluid and non-fluid actuators

C251S266000, C074S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07410144

ABSTRACT:
A pivot assembly provides an economical means for reducing the load on a manually operated hand jack by providing a pivot point on the body of a connecting rod which allows for an additional degree of movement. The pivot assembly may include a thrust bearing to further reduce friction on the connection rod.

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International Search Report received in International (PCT) Application PCT/US2006/012790, by the European Patent Office, dated Aug. 3, 2006.
Written Opinion for Application PCT/US2006/012790 by the European Patent Office, dated Aug. 3, 2006.

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