Position sensor mounts for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves
First Claim
1. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprising:
- a base having a mount for coupling to a position sensor and a first clamp jaw;
a toggle clamp fixedly attached to the base, the toggle clamp having a main body coupled to the mount and a second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw and is pivotably coupled to the main body, wherein the toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw; and
an engagement assembly carried by the second jaw, wherein the engagement assembly includes at least a first clamp pad having a distal end that directly faces the first clamp jaw and swivels relative to the second clamp jaw.
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Abstract
Position sensor mounts for mounting one or more position sensors to one or more various fluid control valves and/or actuators for such valves. One such position sensor mount includes a base, a toggle clamp fixedly attached to the base, and an engagement assembly. The base has a mount for coupling to a position sensor and a first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp has a second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw. The engagment assembly is carried by the second jaw and includes at least a first clamp pad having a distal end that directly faces the first clamp jaw and swivels relative to the second clamp jaw.
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24 Claims
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1. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprising:
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a base having a mount for coupling to a position sensor and a first clamp jaw; a toggle clamp fixedly attached to the base, the toggle clamp having a main body coupled to the mount and a second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw and is pivotably coupled to the main body, wherein the toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw; and an engagement assembly carried by the second jaw, wherein the engagement assembly includes at least a first clamp pad having a distal end that directly faces the first clamp jaw and swivels relative to the second clamp jaw. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprising:
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grip pliers having first and second jaws that clamp onto bolt flanges of a diaphragm casing, the grip pliers including a guide rail extending downwardly from the first and second jaws; a sensor bracket for carrying a position sensor; and an articulating arm having a first end coupled to the guide rail and a second end releasably coupled to the sensor bracket, wherein the articulating arm has a combination of arms and pivot joints arranged such that the sensor bracket can be adjusted in six degrees of freedom relative to the grip pliers. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprising:
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grip pliers having first and second jaws that clamp onto bolt flanges of a diaphragm casing, the grip pliers including a guide rail extending downwardly from the first and second jaws; a sensor bracket for carrying a position sensor; and an extension rail extending between a first end and a second end, the first end releasably fastened to the guide rail, and a plurality of holes through the extension rail and spaced apart longitudinally between the first end and the second end, wherein the sensor bracket can be releasably fastened at a plurality of different locations along the extension rail with a fastener that fastens the sensor bracket to each of the plurality of holes. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprising:
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a channel bracket having a web and first and second flanges, and first mounting apertures through the web; a strap to clamp the channel bracket to an actuator casing; and a sensor bracket with a second mounting aperture and a third mounting aperture, wherein the second mounting aperture can be selectively aligned with each of the first mounting apertures and a bolt extending through one of the first mounting apertures and the second mounting aperture fastens the sensor bracket to the web of the channel bracket, and wherein a position sensor is coupled to the sensor bracket at the third mounting aperture. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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