Actuator connection device for a valve, valve with the actuator connection device, and connecting element and connection receiving unit for an actuator connection device.
The actuator connection device with retaining projections and a connection receiving unit simplifies assembly and improves handling and stability by ensuring proper alignment and robust force transmission, addressing the challenges of complex valve installations.
DE102024138111A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18SED FLOW CONTROL GMBH
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024138111
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing actuator connection devices for valves complicate installation and maintenance, particularly in process plants, due to challenging mounting conditions and difficult alignment of actuator units with drive units.
Method used
An actuator connection device featuring a connecting element with retaining projections and a connection receiving unit that allows for a positive-locking connection, enabling easy assembly and robust force transmission through multiple retaining projections, ensuring proper alignment and stability.
Benefits of technology
Facilitates simple and quick connection of actuator units to drive units, enhancing handling and stability, while allowing for intuitive operation and reduced risk of operator errors.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an actuator connection device for connecting an actuating unit (12a) of a valve (14a), in particular a diaphragm valve, of a process plant with a drive unit (16a) of the valve (14a), wherein the actuating unit (12a) comprises an actuating element (20a), preferably a diaphragm, of the valve (14a), with a connecting element (22a; 22b) and with a connection receiving unit (24a) which defines a recess (26a) which is provided to at least partially receive the connecting element (22a; 22b) in a connected state, wherein the connecting element (22a; 22b) forms a connection area (30a; 30b) towards an end arranged along a central axis (28a; 28b) of the connecting element (22a; 22b) for a connection with the connection receiving unit (24a). It is proposed that the connecting element (22a; 22b) in the connection area (30a; 30b) forms at least three retaining extensions (34a; 34b) which are intended to form at least a positive-locking connection with at least one receiving element (32a) of the connection receiving unit (24a).
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