US20140224353A1 - Valve mounting adaptor - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of control valves for regulating fluids or gasses in a building. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adaptor for mounting an actuator to a valve.
- a valve regulates the flow of a fluid or a gas by opening and closing a barrier within the valve that impedes the flow of the fluid or gas through the valve.
- the barrier may be controllably adjusted or activated by a valve actuator that is coupled to the valve.
- the mounting adaptor has a first surface and a second surface.
- the first surface is configured to contact the valve actuator.
- the mounting adaptor also has a driver aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface and configured to receive a valve actuator driver.
- the mounting adaptor further includes a plurality of mounting posts extending from the second surface and are configured to engage apertures of a thermal riser.
- the valve assembly includes a valve actuator having a driver.
- the valve assembly also includes a drive shaft coupled to the driver.
- the valve assembly further includes a valve having a mounting pad and having a valve control coupled to the drive shaft.
- the valve assembly yet further includes a thermal riser coupled to the mounting pad of the valve, the thermal riser having a shaft aperture configured to receive the drive shaft.
- the valve assembly also includes a mounting adaptor coupled to the valve actuator and the thermal riser.
- the mounting adaptor has a driver aperture configured to receive the driver.
- the mounting adaptor further includes a plurality of mounting posts extending from a surface of the adaptor and configured to engage apertures of the thermal riser.
- the valve assembly includes a valve actuator having a driver.
- the valve assembly also includes a valve having a valve control and a mounting pad.
- the valve control is coupled to the driver, and the mounting pad has a plurality of apertures.
- the valve assembly further includes a mounting adaptor coupled to the valve actuator and to the mounting pad of the valve.
- the mounting adaptor has a driver aperture configured to receive the driver.
- the mounting adaptor also has a plurality of mounting posts that are configured to engage the plurality of apertures of the mounting pad.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a valve assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 1B-C are exploded perspective views of the valve assembly of FIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1D is an end view of the valve assembly of FIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1E is a sectional view of the valve assembly of FIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 2A-F are detailed views of a thermal riser, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 3A-C are detailed views of a valve actuator driver, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 4A-C are detailed views of a valve actuator pointer, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a detailed view of an adjustable pointer for a valve actuator, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 6A-C are detailed views of a drive shaft, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 7A-F are detailed views of a valve mounting adaptor, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- a valve assembly may include a valve, a thermal riser assembly, a mounting adaptor, and an actuator.
- the actuator controls the position of a control knob on the valve. In one position of the control knob, a fluid or gas is able to flow through the valve. As the actuator rotates the control knob, the flow of the gas or liquid is partially or fully impeded, thereby reducing or stopping the flow.
- the thermal riser assembly protects the actuator from the effects of heat when the valve regulates hot liquids or gasses.
- the mounting adaptor may be configured to engage the thermal riser assembly or to engage the valve directly. This allows the thermal riser assembly to be optionally used, depending on the application.
- Valve assembly 100 is shown to include valve 102 .
- Valve 102 regulates the flow of a liquid or gas through it by selectively providing a barrier that impedes the flow of the liquid or gas.
- Valve 102 may be any number of different types of valves (e.g., a ball valve, a globe valve, etc.) configured to regulate the flow of a liquid or gas.
- valve 102 has two modes of operation, i.e., valve 102 is either open or closed. In other embodiments, valve 102 may have any number of modes of operation that correspond to valve 102 being partially open or closed.
- Valve actuator 108 controls the flow of the liquid or gas through valve 102 by operating one or more controls of valve 102 .
- valve actuator 108 controls valve 102 using mechanical means (e.g., a motor, gears, a driver, etc.).
- valve actuator 108 may also operate valve 102 in response to control signals received by valve actuator 108 .
- valve actuator 108 may operate valve 102 in response to signals received from a field controller or other computing device.
- the signals may be communicated through any number of types of communications (e.g., a wired connection, a wireless connection, etc.).
- thermal riser 104 may be used between valve 102 and valve actuator 108 . Excess heat from the liquid or gas may have a detrimental effect on the electrical or mechanical components of valve actuator 108 .
- thermal riser 104 provides a spacing between valve 102 and valve actuator 108 , thereby allowing heat to dissipate before reaching valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 couples thermal riser 104 to valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 may be configured to couple with one or more different types of valve actuators, thermal risers, and valves.
- mounting adaptor 106 may be configured to be coupled with valve actuator 108 or a different type of valve actuator.
- mounting adaptor 106 is also configured to couple valve actuator 108 to valve 102 , allowing thermal riser 104 to be selectively used. For example, if valve 102 is used to regulate a cool liquid or gas, thermal riser 104 may be omitted from valve assembly 100 .
- Valve 102 includes valve control 113 to regulate the flow of a liquid or a gas through valve 102 .
- Valve control 113 is attached to valve 102 such that rotation of valve control 113 about its principal axis regulates the opening and closing of valve 102 .
- valve control 113 may be coupled to a ball internal to valve 102 having a port hole extending through the ball. As valve control 113 is rotated about its principal axis, the ball is also rotated.
- Valve 102 is fully open, i.e., it allows the flow of a liquid or gas through valve openings 136 , 138 , if the port hole of the internal ball mechanism is aligned along the axis of valve openings 136 , 138 .
- Valve 102 is fully closed, i.e., it prevents the flow of a liquid or gas through valve openings 136 , 138 , if the port hole of the internal ball mechanism is perpendicular to the axis of valve openings 136 , 138 .
- Valve 102 is also shown to include valve attachment pad 110 .
- Valve attachment pad 110 includes a generally flat surface configured to engage thermal riser 104 .
- Thermal riser 104 is secured to valve attachment pad 110 via fasteners 120 which engage mounting apertures 112 of valve attachment pad 110 and are secured to valve attachment pad 110 via nuts 137 or any other way (e.g., adhesive, welding, etc.).
- Thermal riser 104 provides a thermal buffer between valve 102 and valve actuator 108 and houses drive shaft 117 , which operably couples valve control 113 to valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 is shown to have mounting posts 118 .
- Mounting posts 118 are configured to engage one or more apertures 116 of thermal riser 104 and provide added stability to valve actuator 108 .
- mounting posts 118 are also configured to engage apertures 112 of valve attachment pad 110 , allowing thermal riser 104 and drive shaft 117 to be optionally used in valve assembly 100 .
- Valve actuator 108 also includes pointer 126 , which provides visual indicia (e.g., an arrow, a line, etc.) of the position of valve control 113 .
- Pointer 126 is operably coupled to drive shaft 117 and valve control 113 such that pointer 126 rotates with valve control 113 .
- adjustable pointer 128 is removably coupled to pointer 126 to provide additional indicia of the position of valve control 113 .
- adjustable pointer 128 may be used if the top of valve actuator 108 is obstructed from a user's view.
- Adjustment of pointer 126 causes adjustable pointer 128 to also rotate, allowing adjustable pointer 128 to be configured in an number of positions relative to the indicia of pointer 126 .
- adjustable pointer 128 may point in a different direction than an arrow on pointer 126 . In this way, a user may position adjustable pointer 128 in any number of ways to provide a visual indication of the position of valve control 113 .
- Valve actuator 108 and mounting adaptor 106 are configured to receive one or more fasteners (e.g., fastener 130 , fastener 132 , etc.) to couple mounting adaptor 106 to valve actuator 108 .
- fasteners 130 , 132 may be threaded bolts that provide a compressive force to valve actuator 108 and mounting adaptor 106 when engaged with threaded apertures of mounting adaptor 106 .
- mounting adaptor 106 may be secured to valve actuator 108 in any number of ways (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.).
- One or more fasteners 120 secure thermal riser 104 to attachment pad 110 of valve 102 .
- fasteners 120 may be bolts that are inserted through thermal riser 104 and apertures 112 of mounting pad 110 . Engaging fasteners 120 to nuts creates a compressive force that secures thermal riser 104 to valve 102 .
- thermal riser 104 may be secured to valve 102 by any number of securing means (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.).
- Thermal riser 104 also houses drive shaft 117 , which is operably coupled to valve control 113 . Rotation of drive shaft 117 within thermal riser 104 also causes valve control 113 to rotate, thereby operating valve 102 .
- Pointer 126 , driver 122 , and drive shaft 117 are coupled by stem fastener 134 .
- Stem fastener engages drive shaft 117 such that a compressive force secures drive shaft 117 to valve actuator 108 .
- Valve actuator 108 operates valve 102 by rotating driver 122 about the axis formed by stem fastener 134 .
- Rotation of driver 122 causes drive shaft 117 to rotate and, in turn, valve control 113 to also rotate, thereby controlling the flow of the liquid or gas through valve 102 .
- Pointer 126 also rotates with driver 122 and provides a visual indication of the position of valve control 113 .
- drive shaft 117 , driver 122 , and pointer 126 are coupled in any number of ways (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.).
- thermal riser 104 and drive shaft 117 are omitted from valve assembly 100 .
- driver 122 directly engages valve control 113 and is secured to valve control 113 by stem fastener 134 .
- stem fastener 134 provides a compressive force to secure valve control 113 to valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting posts 118 are also configured to engage apertures 112 of valve attachment pad 110 to provide additional stability for valve actuator 108 as driver 122 rotates. In some embodiments, the mounting posts 118 are configured to engage either the mounting apertures 112 of actuator attachment pad 110 or the openings of thermal riser 104 , thereby allowing thermal riser 104 and drive shaft 117 to be optionally used in valve assembly 100 .
- valve actuator 108 includes a generally flat surface 140 .
- Fasteners 130 , 132 contact surface 140 and provide compressive force when threaded into mounting adaptor 106 to secure mounting adaptor 106 to valve actuator 108 .
- Pointer 126 is operably connected to driver 122 and secured to driver 122 by stem fastener 134 .
- Adjustable pointer 128 generally includes a flat surface 142 having aperture 144 .
- Aperture 144 has one or more inner surfaces configured to engage outer grooves on pointer 126 to removably secure adjustable pointer 128 to pointer 126 .
- Adjustable pointer 128 may be adjusted by applying a rotational force about the primary axis of stem fastener 134 in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction.
- valve actuator 108 is shown to have apertures 150 , 152 and 154 extending through valve actuator 108 in a direction perpendicular to surface 140 .
- Fasteners 130 , 132 are configured to engage apertures 152 and 154 , respectively, and supply compressive force to surface 140 when fasteners 130 , 132 engage mounting adaptor 106 . This force secures mounting adaptor 106 to surface 156 of valve actuator 108 .
- fasteners 130 , 132 may be threadably coupled to apertures in mounting adaptor 106 , shown in greater detail in FIGS. 7A-F .
- fasteners 130 , 132 penetrate through mounting adaptor 106 and are secured in any number of ways (e.g., by engaging threaded nuts, weld beads, etc.).
- Pointer 126 is shown to include shaft portion 170 having a substantially cylindrical shape and configured to engage aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 .
- Pointer 126 also includes head portion 172 having a substantially cylindrical shape with a diameter greater than the diameter of aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 .
- Stem aperture 160 extends through pointer 126 along its primary axis and is configured to receive stem fastener 134 .
- Driver 122 is shown to include stem portion 174 having a substantially cylindrical shape and configured to engage aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 such valve actuator 108 can rotate driver 122 within aperture 150 .
- Driver 122 also includes driver portion 176 having a diameter greater than the diameter of stem portion 174 .
- Driver 122 is also shown to have stem aperture 162 configured to receive stem fastener 134 .
- Valve actuator 108 engages grooves on driver portion 176 to rotate driver 122 .
- Driver portion 176 also includes opening 178 extending in the same direction as stem aperture 162 and having a diameter greater than aperture 162 . Opening 178 is configured to receive either valve control 113 directly or control portion 180 of drive shaft 117 .
- Control portion 180 has the same or similar dimensions as valve control 113 , allowing thermal riser 104 and drive shaft 117 to be optionally used in valve assembly 100 .
- Control portion 180 includes aperture 164 , which extends partially into drive shaft 117 .
- Aperture 164 is configured to receive stem fastener 134 and to secure stem fastener 134 to drive shaft 117 .
- stem fastener 134 may be threadably coupled to aperture 164 to secure stem fastener 134 to drive shaft 117 .
- Drive shaft 117 also includes aperture 182 which is configured to receive valve control 113 such that rotation of drive shaft 117 also causes valve control 113 to rotate.
- Driver aperture 184 extends through mounting adaptor 106 and has a first and second diameter.
- Driver aperture 184 is configured such that the first diameter is larger than the diameter of an outer edge of driver portion 176 of driver 122 , thereby allowing driver aperture 184 to receive driver portion 176 of driver 122 .
- Driver aperture 184 is also configured such that the second diameter is smaller than an outer edge of driver portion 176 of driver 122 , thereby securing driver 122 to valve actuator 108 when mounting adaptor 106 is secured to valve actuator 108 .
- Stem fastener 134 is inserted through aperture 160 of pointer 126 and aperture 162 of driver 122 and coupled to aperture 164 of drive shaft 117 to produce a compressive force which joins pointer 126 , driver 122 and drive shaft 117 .
- a surface of head portion 172 of pointer 126 contacts valve actuator 108 , thereby connecting pointer 126 to valve actuator 108 when stem fastener 134 is coupled to drive shaft 117 .
- Valve actuator 108 controls the rotation of driver 122 , thereby causing adjustable pointer 128 , pointer 126 , drive shaft 117 , and valve control 113 to also rotate.
- drive shaft 117 and thermal riser 104 are omitted and rotation of driver 122 causes adjustable pointer 128 , pointer 126 and valve control 113 to rotate.
- Thermal riser 104 may optionally be used with drive shaft 117 to provide a thermal buffer between valve 102 and valve actuator 108 .
- Drive shaft 117 is configured to engage aperture 166 of thermal riser 104 such that it can rotate when valve actuator 108 rotates driver 122 .
- Fasteners 120 engage apertures of thermal riser 104 , shown in greater detail in FIGS. 2A-D , and apertures 112 of valve attachment pad 110 .
- nuts 190 engage fasteners 120 and secure thermal riser 104 to valve 102 .
- apertures 112 are configured to engage fasteners 120 such that thermal riser 104 is secured to valve 102 without the use of nuts 190 .
- Thermal riser 104 is shown to include surface 202 .
- Surface 202 of thermal riser 104 contacts valve attachment pad 110 such that openings 204 of thermal riser 104 align with apertures 112 of valve attachment pad 110 .
- Thermal riser 104 is also shown to include a plurality of ridges 206 which extend generally perpendicularly from surface 202 away from the body of thermal riser 104 . Ridges 206 are configured such that one or more inner surfaces of ridges 206 contact an outer portion of valve attachment pad 110 when thermal riser 104 is attached to valve attachment pad 110 . Although four ridges 206 are shown, it is contemplated that ridges 206 may be one or more ridges, in other embodiment. For example, a single ridge along the perimeter of surface 202 may also be used.
- Aperture 166 is shown to include a first opening 211 at surface 202 and a second opening 212 at surface 210 . Openings 211 , 212 are configured such that control portion 180 of drive shaft 117 may be inserted into opening 211 and engage surface 210 . Opening 212 has a smaller diameter than opening 211 , thereby securing drive shaft 117 to thermal riser 104 such that control portion 180 extends beyond the inner diameter of opening 212 and allows drive shaft 117 to rotate within aperture 166 .
- Thermal riser 104 is also shown to have apertures 116 which extend from surface 210 into thermal riser 104 and are configured to receive mounting posts 118 of mounting adaptor 106 .
- Apertures 116 may also include openings 204 which are configured to receive fasteners 120 to secure thermal riser 104 to valve 102 .
- apertures 116 may have a non-cylindrical shape.
- the diameters of openings 204 may be configured to receive fasteners 120 to secure thermal riser 104 to valve 102 .
- the diameters of apertures 116 towards surface 210 may be larger than the diameters of openings 204 to allow apertures 116 to receive both fasteners 120 and mounting posts 118 .
- apertures 116 are generally cylindrical in shape and have a uniform diameter.
- thermal riser 104 may include any number of apertures 116 configured to receive mounting posts 118 .
- apertures 116 may be eight apertures configured to receive eight corresponding mounting posts 118 .
- some or all of apertures 116 are configured to receive only mounting posts 118 and not fasteners 120 .
- thermal riser 104 may include apertures configured to receive mounting posts 118 and different apertures configured to receive fasteners 120 .
- fasteners 120 are omitted and thermal riser 104 is secured to valve attachment pad 110 by other securing means (e.g., welding, adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, or any other securing means).
- thermal riser 104 may be constructed using resin, glass-reinforced resin, rubber, etc., or any other material that reduces the transfer of thermal energy from valve 102 to valve actuator 108 .
- Driver 122 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Driver 122 includes stem portion 174 and driver portion 176 .
- Driver portion 176 includes opening 178 which is configured to receive valve control 113 or to receive control portion 180 of drive shaft 117 . It is to be understood that opening 178 may receive valve control 113 or control portion 180 either directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, opening 178 is directly coupled to valve control 113 or control portion 180 . In other embodiments, opening 178 may be operably coupled to valve control 113 or to control portion 180 by directly coupling to one or more components that are also coupled to valve control 113 or to control portion 180 .
- An inner surface portion of opening 178 is shown to include grooves 302 which provide frictional force to rotate valve control 113 or control portion 180 of drive shaft 117 when driver 122 is rotating.
- Driver portion 176 is also shown to have a distal portion 308 and proximal portion 306 .
- Distal portion 308 has a smaller diameter than proximal portion 306 , thereby forming surface 310 .
- Stem portion 174 is configured to be inserted into aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 such that valve actuator 108 can control the rotation of driver 122 within aperture 150 .
- Valve actuator 108 controls the rotation of driver 122 by providing force to grooves 304 of driver 122 causing driver 122 to experience a rotational force.
- grooves 304 may be configured to engage a number of different types of valve actuators.
- grooves 304 may include outer gearing grooves configured to engage valve actuator 108 and inner grooves to engage a different type of valve actuator.
- Driver 122 is also shown to have stem aperture 162 which is configured to receive stem fastener 134 .
- Stem fastener 134 may be inserted through aperture 162 and received by aperture 164 of control portion 180 or a similar aperture in valve control 113 to secure driver 122 to drive shaft 117 or to valve 102 .
- Pointer 126 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Pointer 126 is shown to include shaft portion 170 having a mainly cylindrical shape and configured to engage aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 .
- Pointer 126 also includes head portion 172 having a substantially cylindrical shape with a diameter greater than the diameter of aperture 150 of valve actuator 108 .
- Head portion 172 may include a visual indicator 404 (e.g., an arrow, a line, etc.) that provides a visual indication of the position of valve control 113 .
- Head portion 172 is also shown to include ridges 402 along its outer perimeter which are configured to engage adjustable pointer 128 .
- Stem aperture 160 extends through pointer 126 along its primary axis and is configured to receive stem fastener 134 .
- grooves 406 are shown on a bottom surface 408 of head portion 172 . Grooves 406 are configured to receive ridges 125 of valve actuator 108 , as shown in FIG. 1C . As valve actuator 108 rotates driver 122 , ridges 125 are also rotated, thereby causing pointer 126 to also rotate.
- adjustable pointer 128 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Adjustable pointer 128 is shown to include surface 142 and aperture 144 .
- Surface 142 may provide a visual indication of the position of valve control 113 (e.g., have a tapered end, show an arrow, etc.).
- Aperture 144 is configured to receive head portion 172 of pointer 126 .
- An inner surface of aperture 144 contains ridges 502 which are configured to removably engage ridges 402 of pointer 126 . Ridges 502 provide rotational force to adjustable pointer 128 such that adjustable pointer 128 rotates with pointer 126 .
- Adjustable pointer 128 may rotated about pointer 126 to assume any number of different positions. I n this way, the visual indication provided by surface 142 may or may not align with the visual indication provided by visual indicator 404 of pointer 126 .
- Drive shaft 117 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Drive shaft 117 is shown to include control portion 180 , which is configured to be received by opening 178 of driver 122 .
- Control portion 180 includes aperture 164 which extends partially into drive shaft 117 .
- Aperture 164 is configured to receive stem fastener 134 and to secure stem fastener 134 to drive shaft 117 .
- Drive shaft 117 also includes aperture 182 which is configured to receive valve control 113 such that rotation of drive shaft 117 also causes valve control 113 to rotate.
- Aperture 182 may receive valve control 113 in any number of ways. In one embodiment, aperture 182 is configured to directly couple with valve control 113 .
- aperture 182 is configured to operably couple with valve control 113 by directly coupling with one or more other components that are coupled to valve control 113 .
- Ridges 602 are shown on an inner portion of aperture 182 and provide frictional force to rotate valve control 113 as drive shaft 117 is rotated.
- Driver aperture 184 extends through mounting adaptor 106 and includes opening 702 having a first diameter and opening 704 having a second diameter. Opening 702 is configured such that its diameter is larger than that of opening 704 , thereby forming inner surface 706 . Opening 702 is also configured such that its diameter is larger than the diameter of proximal portion 306 of driver portion 176 of driver 122 , thereby allowing driver aperture 184 to receive driver portion 176 of driver 122 . Opening 704 is configured such that its diameter is larger than distal portion 308 and smaller than proximal portion 306 .
- Driver 122 may be inserted into driver aperture 184 of mounting adaptor 106 such that surface 310 of driver 122 contacts surface 706 , thereby preventing proximal portion 306 of driver 122 from passing through opening 704 , but allowing distal portion 308 of driver 122 to be received by opening 704 .
- mounting adaptor 106 may be made from polycarbonate resin, glass reinforced resin, etc. or any other suitable material to couple valve actuator 108 to thermal riser 104 or to valve 102 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 is also shown to have a plurality of apertures 710 .
- Apertures 710 are configured to receive a plurality of fasteners (e.g., fastener 130 , fastener 132 , etc.) to secure mounting adaptor 106 to valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 may include any number of apertures 710 to allow attachment to a variety of valve actuators. For example, one set of apertures may correspond to a particular type of valve actuator, while another set may correspond to a different type of valve actuator. In this way, mounting adaptor 106 may be mounted to any number of different types of valve actuators.
- one or more apertures 710 are threaded apertures and fasteners 130 , 132 , etc. are threadably coupled to apertures 710 .
- fastener 130 may be a bolt that is threaded into a threaded aperture of apertures 710 .
- apertures 710 are unthreaded and fasteners 130 , 132 , etc. engage other securing means (e.g., nuts, adhesive, welding, etc.) to secure mounting adaptor 106 to valve actuator 108 .
- Mounting adaptor 106 is further shown to include a plurality of mounting posts 118 .
- Mounting posts 118 are configured to engage apertures 116 of thermal riser 104 or apertures 112 of valve 102 . Engagement of mounting posts 118 to apertures 116 or apertures 112 provides additional stability for valve actuator 108 as it operates driver 122 .
- mounting posts 118 may be any number of mounting posts.
- mounting adaptor 106 may have four mounting posts, as shown in FIG. 7C .
- mounting adaptor 106 may have eight posts.
- Mounting posts 118 may also have any number of spatial relationships between mounting posts. For example, mounting posts 118 are shown in FIG. 7C to be equidistant from the center of driver aperture 184 . Each mounting post is also shown in FIG. 7C to be equidistant to two other mounting posts. However, any number of spatial relationships between mounting posts 118 are also contemplated. For example, mounting posts 118 may be two mounting posts spatially closer to the center of driver aperture 184 than a third post that is farther away from the center of driver aperture 184 . In another example, mounting posts 118 may be arranged either symmetrically or asymmetrically.
- mounting posts 118 may also have any number of shapes to engage apertures 116 or apertures 112 .
- mounting posts 118 are generally shown to be of a substantially cylindrical shape. However, any number of shapes are also contemplated.
- mounting posts 118 may generally be rectangular in shape, hexagonal in shape, etc., or be any other shape suitable to engage apertures 116 or apertures 112 and provide stability for valve actuator 108 .
- elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied.
- the order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments.
- Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.
Abstract
A mounting adaptor for a valve actuator includes a driver aperture configured to receive a valve actuator driver. The mounting adaptor further includes a plurality of mounting posts configured to engage a thermal riser or a valve attachment pad. The mounting adaptor includes a first set of apertures configured to engage the valve actuator and a second set of apertures configured to engage a different valve actuator.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/944,605, filed Nov. 11, 2010, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of control valves for regulating fluids or gasses in a building. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adaptor for mounting an actuator to a valve.
- Typically, a valve regulates the flow of a fluid or a gas by opening and closing a barrier within the valve that impedes the flow of the fluid or gas through the valve. The barrier may be controllably adjusted or activated by a valve actuator that is coupled to the valve.
- One embodiment of the invention relates to a mounting adaptor for a valve actuator. The mounting adaptor has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to contact the valve actuator. The mounting adaptor also has a driver aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface and configured to receive a valve actuator driver. The mounting adaptor further includes a plurality of mounting posts extending from the second surface and are configured to engage apertures of a thermal riser.
- Another embodiment of the invention relates to a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve actuator having a driver. The valve assembly also includes a drive shaft coupled to the driver. The valve assembly further includes a valve having a mounting pad and having a valve control coupled to the drive shaft. The valve assembly yet further includes a thermal riser coupled to the mounting pad of the valve, the thermal riser having a shaft aperture configured to receive the drive shaft. The valve assembly also includes a mounting adaptor coupled to the valve actuator and the thermal riser. The mounting adaptor has a driver aperture configured to receive the driver. The mounting adaptor further includes a plurality of mounting posts extending from a surface of the adaptor and configured to engage apertures of the thermal riser.
- Another embodiment of the invention relates to a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve actuator having a driver. The valve assembly also includes a valve having a valve control and a mounting pad. The valve control is coupled to the driver, and the mounting pad has a plurality of apertures. The valve assembly further includes a mounting adaptor coupled to the valve actuator and to the mounting pad of the valve. The mounting adaptor has a driver aperture configured to receive the driver. The mounting adaptor also has a plurality of mounting posts that are configured to engage the plurality of apertures of the mounting pad.
- Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features as may be generally recited in the claims.
- The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a valve assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 1B-C are exploded perspective views of the valve assembly ofFIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 1D is an end view of the valve assembly ofFIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 1E is a sectional view of the valve assembly ofFIG. 1A , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 2A-F are detailed views of a thermal riser, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 3A-C are detailed views of a valve actuator driver, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 4A-C are detailed views of a valve actuator pointer, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a detailed view of an adjustable pointer for a valve actuator, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 6A-C are detailed views of a drive shaft, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 7A-F are detailed views of a valve mounting adaptor, according to an exemplary embodiment. - Referring generally to the figures, a valve assembly may include a valve, a thermal riser assembly, a mounting adaptor, and an actuator. The actuator controls the position of a control knob on the valve. In one position of the control knob, a fluid or gas is able to flow through the valve. As the actuator rotates the control knob, the flow of the gas or liquid is partially or fully impeded, thereby reducing or stopping the flow. Advantageously, the thermal riser assembly protects the actuator from the effects of heat when the valve regulates hot liquids or gasses. The mounting adaptor may be configured to engage the thermal riser assembly or to engage the valve directly. This allows the thermal riser assembly to be optionally used, depending on the application.
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FIG. 1A , a perspective view ofvalve assembly 100 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.Valve assembly 100 is shown to includevalve 102.Valve 102 regulates the flow of a liquid or gas through it by selectively providing a barrier that impedes the flow of the liquid or gas.Valve 102 may be any number of different types of valves (e.g., a ball valve, a globe valve, etc.) configured to regulate the flow of a liquid or gas. In some embodiments,valve 102 has two modes of operation, i.e.,valve 102 is either open or closed. In other embodiments,valve 102 may have any number of modes of operation that correspond tovalve 102 being partially open or closed. -
Valve actuator 108 controls the flow of the liquid or gas throughvalve 102 by operating one or more controls ofvalve 102. Typically,valve actuator 108controls valve 102 using mechanical means (e.g., a motor, gears, a driver, etc.). In some embodiments,valve actuator 108 may also operatevalve 102 in response to control signals received byvalve actuator 108. For example,valve actuator 108 may operatevalve 102 in response to signals received from a field controller or other computing device. The signals may be communicated through any number of types of communications (e.g., a wired connection, a wireless connection, etc.). - In situations where
valve 102 regulates the flow of a hot liquid or gas,thermal riser 104 may be used betweenvalve 102 andvalve actuator 108. Excess heat from the liquid or gas may have a detrimental effect on the electrical or mechanical components ofvalve actuator 108. Advantageously,thermal riser 104 provides a spacing betweenvalve 102 andvalve actuator 108, thereby allowing heat to dissipate before reachingvalve actuator 108. - Mounting
adaptor 106 couplesthermal riser 104 tovalve actuator 108. Mountingadaptor 106 may be configured to couple with one or more different types of valve actuators, thermal risers, and valves. For example, mountingadaptor 106 may be configured to be coupled withvalve actuator 108 or a different type of valve actuator. In some embodiments, mountingadaptor 106 is also configured to couplevalve actuator 108 tovalve 102, allowingthermal riser 104 to be selectively used. For example, ifvalve 102 is used to regulate a cool liquid or gas,thermal riser 104 may be omitted fromvalve assembly 100. - Referring now to
FIG. 1B , an exploded perspective view ofvalve assembly 100 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.Valve 102 includesvalve control 113 to regulate the flow of a liquid or a gas throughvalve 102.Valve control 113 is attached tovalve 102 such that rotation ofvalve control 113 about its principal axis regulates the opening and closing ofvalve 102. For example, ifvalve 102 is a ball valve,valve control 113 may be coupled to a ball internal tovalve 102 having a port hole extending through the ball. Asvalve control 113 is rotated about its principal axis, the ball is also rotated.Valve 102 is fully open, i.e., it allows the flow of a liquid or gas throughvalve openings valve openings Valve 102 is fully closed, i.e., it prevents the flow of a liquid or gas throughvalve openings valve openings -
Valve 102 is also shown to includevalve attachment pad 110.Valve attachment pad 110 includes a generally flat surface configured to engagethermal riser 104.Thermal riser 104 is secured tovalve attachment pad 110 viafasteners 120 which engage mountingapertures 112 ofvalve attachment pad 110 and are secured tovalve attachment pad 110 vianuts 137 or any other way (e.g., adhesive, welding, etc.).Thermal riser 104 provides a thermal buffer betweenvalve 102 andvalve actuator 108 and houses driveshaft 117, which operably couplesvalve control 113 tovalve actuator 108. - Mounting
adaptor 106 is shown to have mountingposts 118. Mountingposts 118 are configured to engage one ormore apertures 116 ofthermal riser 104 and provide added stability tovalve actuator 108. In one embodiment, mountingposts 118 are also configured to engageapertures 112 ofvalve attachment pad 110, allowingthermal riser 104 and driveshaft 117 to be optionally used invalve assembly 100. -
Valve actuator 108 also includespointer 126, which provides visual indicia (e.g., an arrow, a line, etc.) of the position ofvalve control 113.Pointer 126 is operably coupled to driveshaft 117 andvalve control 113 such thatpointer 126 rotates withvalve control 113. In some embodiments,adjustable pointer 128 is removably coupled topointer 126 to provide additional indicia of the position ofvalve control 113. For example,adjustable pointer 128 may be used if the top ofvalve actuator 108 is obstructed from a user's view. Rotation ofpointer 126 causesadjustable pointer 128 to also rotate, allowingadjustable pointer 128 to be configured in an number of positions relative to the indicia ofpointer 126. For example,adjustable pointer 128 may point in a different direction than an arrow onpointer 126. In this way, a user may positionadjustable pointer 128 in any number of ways to provide a visual indication of the position ofvalve control 113. - Referring now to
FIG. 1C , an exploded perspective view ofvalve assembly 100 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.Valve actuator 108 and mountingadaptor 106 are configured to receive one or more fasteners (e.g.,fastener 130,fastener 132, etc.) to couple mountingadaptor 106 tovalve actuator 108. For example,fasteners valve actuator 108 and mountingadaptor 106 when engaged with threaded apertures of mountingadaptor 106. In other embodiments, mountingadaptor 106 may be secured tovalve actuator 108 in any number of ways (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.). - One or
more fasteners 120 securethermal riser 104 toattachment pad 110 ofvalve 102. For example,fasteners 120 may be bolts that are inserted throughthermal riser 104 andapertures 112 of mountingpad 110. Engagingfasteners 120 to nuts creates a compressive force that securesthermal riser 104 tovalve 102. In other embodiments,thermal riser 104 may be secured tovalve 102 by any number of securing means (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.).Thermal riser 104 also houses driveshaft 117, which is operably coupled tovalve control 113. Rotation ofdrive shaft 117 withinthermal riser 104 also causesvalve control 113 to rotate, thereby operatingvalve 102. -
Pointer 126,driver 122, and driveshaft 117 are coupled bystem fastener 134. Stem fastener engagesdrive shaft 117 such that a compressive force securesdrive shaft 117 tovalve actuator 108.Valve actuator 108 operatesvalve 102 by rotatingdriver 122 about the axis formed bystem fastener 134. Rotation ofdriver 122 causes driveshaft 117 to rotate and, in turn,valve control 113 to also rotate, thereby controlling the flow of the liquid or gas throughvalve 102.Pointer 126 also rotates withdriver 122 and provides a visual indication of the position ofvalve control 113. In other embodiments,drive shaft 117,driver 122, andpointer 126 are coupled in any number of ways (e.g., adhesive, welding, nuts, etc.). - In an alternative embodiment,
thermal riser 104 and driveshaft 117 are omitted fromvalve assembly 100. In such a configuration,driver 122 directly engagesvalve control 113 and is secured tovalve control 113 bystem fastener 134. In such a configuration,stem fastener 134 provides a compressive force to securevalve control 113 tovalve actuator 108. Mountingposts 118 are also configured to engageapertures 112 ofvalve attachment pad 110 to provide additional stability forvalve actuator 108 asdriver 122 rotates. In some embodiments, the mountingposts 118 are configured to engage either the mountingapertures 112 ofactuator attachment pad 110 or the openings ofthermal riser 104, thereby allowingthermal riser 104 and driveshaft 117 to be optionally used invalve assembly 100. - Referring now to
FIG. 1D ,valve actuator 108 includes a generallyflat surface 140.Fasteners contact surface 140 and provide compressive force when threaded into mountingadaptor 106 to secure mountingadaptor 106 tovalve actuator 108.Pointer 126 is operably connected todriver 122 and secured todriver 122 bystem fastener 134. -
Adjustable pointer 128 generally includes aflat surface 142 havingaperture 144.Aperture 144 has one or more inner surfaces configured to engage outer grooves onpointer 126 to removably secureadjustable pointer 128 topointer 126.Adjustable pointer 128 may be adjusted by applying a rotational force about the primary axis ofstem fastener 134 in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction. - Referring now to
FIG. 1E ,valve actuator 108 is shown to haveapertures valve actuator 108 in a direction perpendicular tosurface 140.Fasteners apertures 152 and 154, respectively, and supply compressive force to surface 140 whenfasteners adaptor 106. This force secures mountingadaptor 106 to surface 156 ofvalve actuator 108. For example,fasteners adaptor 106, shown in greater detail inFIGS. 7A-F . In another embodiment,fasteners adaptor 106 and are secured in any number of ways (e.g., by engaging threaded nuts, weld beads, etc.). -
Pointer 126 is shown to includeshaft portion 170 having a substantially cylindrical shape and configured to engageaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108.Pointer 126 also includeshead portion 172 having a substantially cylindrical shape with a diameter greater than the diameter ofaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108.Stem aperture 160 extends throughpointer 126 along its primary axis and is configured to receivestem fastener 134. -
Driver 122 is shown to includestem portion 174 having a substantially cylindrical shape and configured to engageaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108such valve actuator 108 can rotatedriver 122 withinaperture 150.Driver 122 also includesdriver portion 176 having a diameter greater than the diameter ofstem portion 174.Driver 122 is also shown to havestem aperture 162 configured to receivestem fastener 134.Valve actuator 108 engages grooves ondriver portion 176 to rotatedriver 122.Driver portion 176 also includesopening 178 extending in the same direction asstem aperture 162 and having a diameter greater thanaperture 162.Opening 178 is configured to receive eithervalve control 113 directly orcontrol portion 180 ofdrive shaft 117.Control portion 180 has the same or similar dimensions asvalve control 113, allowingthermal riser 104 and driveshaft 117 to be optionally used invalve assembly 100. -
Control portion 180 includesaperture 164, which extends partially intodrive shaft 117.Aperture 164 is configured to receivestem fastener 134 and to securestem fastener 134 to driveshaft 117. For example, stemfastener 134 may be threadably coupled toaperture 164 to securestem fastener 134 to driveshaft 117. Driveshaft 117 also includesaperture 182 which is configured to receivevalve control 113 such that rotation ofdrive shaft 117 also causesvalve control 113 to rotate. -
Driver aperture 184 extends through mountingadaptor 106 and has a first and second diameter.Driver aperture 184 is configured such that the first diameter is larger than the diameter of an outer edge ofdriver portion 176 ofdriver 122, thereby allowingdriver aperture 184 to receivedriver portion 176 ofdriver 122.Driver aperture 184 is also configured such that the second diameter is smaller than an outer edge ofdriver portion 176 ofdriver 122, thereby securingdriver 122 tovalve actuator 108 when mountingadaptor 106 is secured tovalve actuator 108. -
Stem fastener 134 is inserted throughaperture 160 ofpointer 126 andaperture 162 ofdriver 122 and coupled toaperture 164 ofdrive shaft 117 to produce a compressive force which joinspointer 126,driver 122 and driveshaft 117. A surface ofhead portion 172 ofpointer 126contacts valve actuator 108, thereby connectingpointer 126 tovalve actuator 108 whenstem fastener 134 is coupled to driveshaft 117.Valve actuator 108 controls the rotation ofdriver 122, thereby causingadjustable pointer 128,pointer 126,drive shaft 117, andvalve control 113 to also rotate. In an alternative embodiment,drive shaft 117 andthermal riser 104 are omitted and rotation ofdriver 122 causesadjustable pointer 128,pointer 126 andvalve control 113 to rotate. -
Thermal riser 104 may optionally be used withdrive shaft 117 to provide a thermal buffer betweenvalve 102 andvalve actuator 108. Driveshaft 117 is configured to engageaperture 166 ofthermal riser 104 such that it can rotate whenvalve actuator 108 rotatesdriver 122.Fasteners 120 engage apertures ofthermal riser 104, shown in greater detail inFIGS. 2A-D , andapertures 112 ofvalve attachment pad 110. In one embodiment,nuts 190 engagefasteners 120 and securethermal riser 104 tovalve 102. In another embodiment,apertures 112 are configured to engagefasteners 120 such thatthermal riser 104 is secured tovalve 102 without the use of nuts 190. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2A-B , a perspective view and end view ofthermal riser 104 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.Thermal riser 104 is shown to includesurface 202.Surface 202 ofthermal riser 104 contactsvalve attachment pad 110 such thatopenings 204 ofthermal riser 104 align withapertures 112 ofvalve attachment pad 110.Thermal riser 104 is also shown to include a plurality ofridges 206 which extend generally perpendicularly fromsurface 202 away from the body ofthermal riser 104.Ridges 206 are configured such that one or more inner surfaces ofridges 206 contact an outer portion ofvalve attachment pad 110 whenthermal riser 104 is attached tovalve attachment pad 110. Although fourridges 206 are shown, it is contemplated thatridges 206 may be one or more ridges, in other embodiment. For example, a single ridge along the perimeter ofsurface 202 may also be used. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2C-F , various views ofthermal riser 104 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.Aperture 166 is shown to include afirst opening 211 atsurface 202 and asecond opening 212 atsurface 210.Openings control portion 180 ofdrive shaft 117 may be inserted intoopening 211 and engagesurface 210.Opening 212 has a smaller diameter than opening 211, thereby securingdrive shaft 117 tothermal riser 104 such thatcontrol portion 180 extends beyond the inner diameter ofopening 212 and allowsdrive shaft 117 to rotate withinaperture 166. -
Thermal riser 104 is also shown to haveapertures 116 which extend fromsurface 210 intothermal riser 104 and are configured to receive mountingposts 118 of mountingadaptor 106.Apertures 116 may also includeopenings 204 which are configured to receivefasteners 120 to securethermal riser 104 tovalve 102. In some embodiments,apertures 116 may have a non-cylindrical shape. For example, the diameters ofopenings 204 may be configured to receivefasteners 120 to securethermal riser 104 tovalve 102. However, the diameters ofapertures 116 towardssurface 210 may be larger than the diameters ofopenings 204 to allowapertures 116 to receive bothfasteners 120 and mountingposts 118. In other embodiments,apertures 116 are generally cylindrical in shape and have a uniform diameter. - In some embodiments,
thermal riser 104 may include any number ofapertures 116 configured to receive mountingposts 118. For example,apertures 116 may be eight apertures configured to receive eight corresponding mounting posts 118. In other embodiments, some or all ofapertures 116 are configured to receive only mountingposts 118 and notfasteners 120. For example,thermal riser 104 may include apertures configured to receive mountingposts 118 and different apertures configured to receivefasteners 120. In another embodiment,fasteners 120 are omitted andthermal riser 104 is secured tovalve attachment pad 110 by other securing means (e.g., welding, adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, or any other securing means). - Any number of heat resistive materials may be used for
thermal riser 104. For example,thermal riser 104 may be constructed using resin, glass-reinforced resin, rubber, etc., or any other material that reduces the transfer of thermal energy fromvalve 102 tovalve actuator 108. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3A-C ,driver 122 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.Driver 122 includesstem portion 174 anddriver portion 176.Driver portion 176 includes opening 178 which is configured to receivevalve control 113 or to receivecontrol portion 180 ofdrive shaft 117. It is to be understood that opening 178 may receivevalve control 113 orcontrol portion 180 either directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, opening 178 is directly coupled tovalve control 113 orcontrol portion 180. In other embodiments, opening 178 may be operably coupled tovalve control 113 or to controlportion 180 by directly coupling to one or more components that are also coupled tovalve control 113 or to controlportion 180. An inner surface portion ofopening 178 is shown to includegrooves 302 which provide frictional force to rotatevalve control 113 orcontrol portion 180 ofdrive shaft 117 whendriver 122 is rotating.Driver portion 176 is also shown to have adistal portion 308 andproximal portion 306.Distal portion 308 has a smaller diameter thanproximal portion 306, thereby formingsurface 310. -
Stem portion 174 is configured to be inserted intoaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108 such thatvalve actuator 108 can control the rotation ofdriver 122 withinaperture 150.Valve actuator 108 controls the rotation ofdriver 122 by providing force togrooves 304 ofdriver 122 causingdriver 122 to experience a rotational force. In one embodiment,grooves 304 may be configured to engage a number of different types of valve actuators. For example,grooves 304 may include outer gearing grooves configured to engagevalve actuator 108 and inner grooves to engage a different type of valve actuator. -
Driver 122 is also shown to havestem aperture 162 which is configured to receivestem fastener 134.Stem fastener 134 may be inserted throughaperture 162 and received byaperture 164 ofcontrol portion 180 or a similar aperture invalve control 113 to securedriver 122 to driveshaft 117 or tovalve 102. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A-C ,pointer 126 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.Pointer 126 is shown to includeshaft portion 170 having a mainly cylindrical shape and configured to engageaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108.Pointer 126 also includeshead portion 172 having a substantially cylindrical shape with a diameter greater than the diameter ofaperture 150 ofvalve actuator 108.Head portion 172 may include a visual indicator 404 (e.g., an arrow, a line, etc.) that provides a visual indication of the position ofvalve control 113.Head portion 172 is also shown to includeridges 402 along its outer perimeter which are configured to engageadjustable pointer 128.Stem aperture 160 extends throughpointer 126 along its primary axis and is configured to receivestem fastener 134. InFIG. 4B ,grooves 406 are shown on abottom surface 408 ofhead portion 172.Grooves 406 are configured to receiveridges 125 ofvalve actuator 108, as shown inFIG. 1C . Asvalve actuator 108 rotatesdriver 122,ridges 125 are also rotated, thereby causingpointer 126 to also rotate. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 ,adjustable pointer 128 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.Adjustable pointer 128 is shown to includesurface 142 andaperture 144.Surface 142 may provide a visual indication of the position of valve control 113 (e.g., have a tapered end, show an arrow, etc.).Aperture 144 is configured to receivehead portion 172 ofpointer 126. An inner surface ofaperture 144 containsridges 502 which are configured to removably engageridges 402 ofpointer 126.Ridges 502 provide rotational force toadjustable pointer 128 such thatadjustable pointer 128 rotates withpointer 126.Adjustable pointer 128 may rotated aboutpointer 126 to assume any number of different positions. I n this way, the visual indication provided bysurface 142 may or may not align with the visual indication provided byvisual indicator 404 ofpointer 126. - Referring now to
FIGS. 6A-C ,drive shaft 117 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Driveshaft 117 is shown to includecontrol portion 180, which is configured to be received by opening 178 ofdriver 122.Control portion 180 includesaperture 164 which extends partially intodrive shaft 117.Aperture 164 is configured to receivestem fastener 134 and to securestem fastener 134 to driveshaft 117. Driveshaft 117 also includesaperture 182 which is configured to receivevalve control 113 such that rotation ofdrive shaft 117 also causesvalve control 113 to rotate.Aperture 182 may receivevalve control 113 in any number of ways. In one embodiment,aperture 182 is configured to directly couple withvalve control 113. In another embodiment,aperture 182 is configured to operably couple withvalve control 113 by directly coupling with one or more other components that are coupled tovalve control 113.Ridges 602 are shown on an inner portion ofaperture 182 and provide frictional force to rotatevalve control 113 asdrive shaft 117 is rotated. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7A-F , mountingadaptor 106 is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.Driver aperture 184 extends through mountingadaptor 106 and includesopening 702 having a first diameter andopening 704 having a second diameter.Opening 702 is configured such that its diameter is larger than that ofopening 704, thereby forminginner surface 706.Opening 702 is also configured such that its diameter is larger than the diameter ofproximal portion 306 ofdriver portion 176 ofdriver 122, thereby allowingdriver aperture 184 to receivedriver portion 176 ofdriver 122.Opening 704 is configured such that its diameter is larger thandistal portion 308 and smaller thanproximal portion 306.Driver 122 may be inserted intodriver aperture 184 of mountingadaptor 106 such thatsurface 310 ofdriver 122 contacts surface 706, thereby preventingproximal portion 306 ofdriver 122 from passing throughopening 704, but allowingdistal portion 308 ofdriver 122 to be received by opening 704. - Any number of materials may be used to construct mounting
adaptor 106. For example, mountingadaptor 106 may be made from polycarbonate resin, glass reinforced resin, etc. or any other suitable material to couplevalve actuator 108 tothermal riser 104 or tovalve 102. - Mounting
adaptor 106 is also shown to have a plurality ofapertures 710.Apertures 710 are configured to receive a plurality of fasteners (e.g.,fastener 130,fastener 132, etc.) to secure mountingadaptor 106 tovalve actuator 108. Mountingadaptor 106 may include any number ofapertures 710 to allow attachment to a variety of valve actuators. For example, one set of apertures may correspond to a particular type of valve actuator, while another set may correspond to a different type of valve actuator. In this way, mountingadaptor 106 may be mounted to any number of different types of valve actuators. - In some embodiments, one or
more apertures 710 are threaded apertures andfasteners apertures 710. For example,fastener 130 may be a bolt that is threaded into a threaded aperture ofapertures 710. In other embodiments,apertures 710 are unthreaded andfasteners adaptor 106 tovalve actuator 108. - Mounting
adaptor 106 is further shown to include a plurality of mountingposts 118. Mountingposts 118 are configured to engageapertures 116 ofthermal riser 104 orapertures 112 ofvalve 102. Engagement of mountingposts 118 toapertures 116 orapertures 112 provides additional stability forvalve actuator 108 as it operatesdriver 122. - In some embodiments, mounting
posts 118 may be any number of mounting posts. For example, mountingadaptor 106 may have four mounting posts, as shown inFIG. 7C . In another example, mountingadaptor 106 may have eight posts. - Mounting
posts 118 may also have any number of spatial relationships between mounting posts. For example, mountingposts 118 are shown inFIG. 7C to be equidistant from the center ofdriver aperture 184. Each mounting post is also shown inFIG. 7C to be equidistant to two other mounting posts. However, any number of spatial relationships between mountingposts 118 are also contemplated. For example, mountingposts 118 may be two mounting posts spatially closer to the center ofdriver aperture 184 than a third post that is farther away from the center ofdriver aperture 184. In another example, mountingposts 118 may be arranged either symmetrically or asymmetrically. - According to yet other embodiments, mounting
posts 118 may also have any number of shapes to engageapertures 116 orapertures 112. For example, mountingposts 118 are generally shown to be of a substantially cylindrical shape. However, any number of shapes are also contemplated. For example, mountingposts 118 may generally be rectangular in shape, hexagonal in shape, etc., or be any other shape suitable to engageapertures 116 orapertures 112 and provide stability forvalve actuator 108. - References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the figures. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
- Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only. The construction and arrangements, shown in the various exemplary embodiments, are illustrative only. Any of the features, elements, steps, or components of any of the exemplary embodiments discussed above may be used alone or in combination with any of the features, elements, or components of any of the other embodiments discussed above. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.
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1. A mounting adaptor for a valve actuator, the mounting adaptor comprising:
a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is configured to contact the valve actuator;
a driver aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the driver aperture is configured to receive a valve actuator driver;
a plurality of mounting posts extending from the second surface, wherein the plurality of mounting posts are configured to engage apertures of a thermal riser; and
a first set of apertures configured to engage the valve actuator and a second set of apertures configured to engage a different valve actuator.
2. The mounting adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting posts are further configured to engage apertures of a valve attachment pad.
3. The mounting adaptor of claim 2 , wherein there are three or more mounting posts.
4. The mounting adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the mounting posts are located equidistant to a point within the driver aperture.
5. The mounting adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the driver aperture has a first diameter at the first surface and a second diameter at the second surface, wherein the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter.
6. The mounting adaptor of claim 5 , further comprising:
an annular surface between the first surface and the second surface, the annular surface having the first diameter as an outer diameter and the second diameter as an inner diameter.
7. The mounting adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sets of apertures extend from the first surface into the mounting adaptor and are configured to receive mounting fasteners to secure the mounting adaptor to various valve actuators.
8. The mounting adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting posts are generally cylindrical in shape.
9. A valve assembly comprising:
a valve actuator having a driver;
a drive shaft coupled to the driver;
a valve having a valve control and a mounting pad, wherein the valve control is coupled to the drive shaft;
a thermal riser configured to be coupled to the mounting pad of the valve, the thermal riser having a shaft aperture configured to receive the drive shaft and a plurality of apertures in a surface of the thermal riser; and
a mounting adaptor configured to be coupled to the valve actuator and the thermal riser, the mounting adaptor having a driver aperture configured to receive the driver, the driver aperture having a first diameter at a first surface of the mounting adaptor and a second diameter at a second surface of the mounting adaptor, wherein the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter.
10. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the driver comprises:
a proximal portion having a diameter between the first diameter and the second diameter, wherein the proximal portion is received in a first portion of the driver aperture having the first diameter; and
a distal portion having a diameter smaller than the second diameter, wherein the distal portion is received in a second portion of the driver aperture having the second diameter.
11. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mounting adaptor comprises an annular surface between the first surface and the second surface, the annular surface having the first diameter as an outer diameter and the second diameter as an inner diameter.
12. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the driver comprises a surface configured to contact the annular surface when the driver is received in the driver aperture.
13. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mounting adaptor further comprises a plurality of mounting posts extending from a surface of the adaptor, the plurality of mounting posts configured to engage apertures of the thermal riser.
14. The valve assembly of claim 13 , wherein the mounting posts are located equidistant to a point within the driver aperture.
15. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mounting adaptor comprises a first set of apertures configured to engage the valve actuator and a second set of apertures configured to engage a different valve actuator.
16. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the driver comprises a first set of grooves configured to engage the valve actuator and a second set of grooves configured to engage a different valve actuator.
17. The valve assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mounting adaptor is configured to be removable and the valve actuator is configured to be coupled directly to the thermal riser when the mounting adaptor is removed.
18. A valve assembly comprising:
a valve actuator having a driver;
a valve having a valve control and a mounting pad, wherein the valve control is coupled to the driver; and
a mounting adaptor configured to be coupled to the valve actuator and to the mounting pad, the mounting adaptor comprising a driver aperture, a first set of apertures configured to engage the valve actuator, and a second set of apertures configured to engage a different valve actuator.
19. The valve assembly of claim 18 , wherein the mounting pad has a plurality of openings and the mounting adaptor has plurality of mounting posts configured to engage the plurality of openings of the mounting pad.
20. The valve assembly of claim 18 , further comprising a removable thermal riser configured to be inserted between the mounting adaptor and the mounting pad;
wherein the mounting adaptor is configured to be coupled to the thermal riser when the thermal riser is inserted between the mounting adaptor and the mounting pad; and
wherein the mounting adaptor is configured to be coupled directly to the mounting pad when the thermal riser is removed.
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