Fluid handling – With lock or seal – Locks against rotary motion
Patent
1999-12-03
2000-12-26
Chambers, A. Michael
Fluid handling
With lock or seal
Locks against rotary motion
137383, 137384, F16K 3500
Patent
active
061643181
ABSTRACT:
A valve locking system for safely and economically locking out control valves. The valve locking system includes a valve locking assembly for preventing manipulation of a valve including a rotating handle. The handle includes at least one aperture extending through the handle. The assembly includes a brace designed for coupling around a neck of the valve such that the brace is prevented from rotating around the neck of the valve. A cable includes a first end loop and a second end loop. The first end loop is coupled to the brace. The second end of the cable is insertable through the aperture in the handle. A locking member for coupling the first end loop to the second end loop such that the cable ties the handle to the brace whereby the handle is prevented from being rotated.
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Chambers A. Michael
McShane Thomas L.
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