Patent ID: 8210201
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A regulator valve, comprising: a duct having an inner surface that defines a duct flow passage; a valve element movably disposed within the duct flow passage and movable between a fully-open position, in which fluid is permitted to flow at least substantially freely through the duct flow passage, and a closed position, in which fluid is at least substantially restricted from flowing through the duct flow passage; and an actuator unit coupled to the valve element, the actuator unit configured to at least facilitate movement of the valve element between the closed position and the fully-open position and locking of the valve element in an intermediate position between the closed position and the fully-open position, the actuator comprising: the second plate has a first surface facing toward the first plate and a second surface facing away from the first plate; and the protrusion extends from the first surface and toward the first plate.