Valves and valve actuation – Rotary valves – Butterfly
Patent
1987-01-16
1988-09-06
Chambers, A. Michael
Valves and valve actuation
Rotary valves
Butterfly
403324, 403379, F16K 122
Patent
active
047687509
ABSTRACT:
An improved joint connection between a rotary valve shaft and valve closure member for a fluid valve. A tapered key has a flat surface tapered at a small angle with respect to the opposite key surface. The rotary valve shaft includes a groove with a flat surface. The tapered key is wedged into a passageway in the valve closure member to form an interference fit between the closure member, key and shaft.
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Chambers A. Michael
Fisher Controls International Inc.
Fox John C.
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