Flapper assembly for a throttle valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9726087
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14647413

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A method of forming a flapper assembly (200) for a throttle valve (100) is provided. The method includes steps of forming a flapper (110) comprised of hub (112) having an opening (114) and at least one vane (116a,b) coupled to the hub (112), disposing a shaft (210) in the opening (114), and pressing a punch (P) into an outer surface (112a) of the hub (112) such that a torque dimple (118) extends from the hub (112) into the shaft (210) to fasten the flapper (110) to the shaft (210).

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NORGREN GT DEVELOPMENT LLC425 C STREET NW AUBURN WA 98001

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boult, William Benjamin Cornwall, GB 3 3
Coker, Adam Whiteland, US 10 72
Morris, John Michael Auburn, US 21 159
Sealy, Mark Warwickshire, GB 11 142

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