Patent ID: 8632049
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A plug for a bore of a hydraulic spool type valve, said plug comprising: a fiber reinforced plastic body having a first diameter, said body having an annular groove for receipt of a sealing member; a plurality of integral struts projecting from said body having a snap fit engagement with an inward radial protrusion of said bore, said struts having: an outer radial surface removal lead in, said removal lead in being angled radially outward in a direction of installation of said plug, and said struts having a generally axial deflection limiter intersecting said removal lead in, said deflection limiter being at a second diameter greater than said first diameter; a generally perpendicular landing forward of said removal lead in a direction of installation of said plug, said perpendicular landing intersecting with said deflection limiter; a generally axial portion intersecting with said landing said generally axial portion having a diameter greater than said second diameter; an installation lead in intersecting said generally axial portion said installation lead in being angled radially inward in a direction of installation of said plug; and a stem portion at said first diameter.