Tool-less valve stem connector assembly for a globe valve assembly
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Jan 10, 2017
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Feb 25, 2016
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Aug 19, 2014
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Aug 19, 2014
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Abstract
A valve stem connector assembly, which connects a lead screw of a globe valve actuator to a valve stem of a globe valve, includes a retainer secured to the lead screw. The retainer includes a retainer body and at least one cam rotatably secured to the retainer. The valve stem connector assembly further includes a retainer latch coupled to the lead screw and the retainer. The retainer latch is configured to move from a normally unlocked position in which the valve stem is unsecured from the lead screw and a locked position in which the retainer latch moves toward the retainer to rotate the at least one cam to secure the valve stem to the lead screw. A method of releasably securing a valve stem of a globe valve to a lead screw of a globe valve actuator is further disclosed.
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- F16K Class
- 1571 Applications Filed
- 1342 Patents Issued To-Date
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