POSITION SENSOR MOUNTS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR FLUID CONTROL VALVES
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1. A position sensor mount for a diagnostic system for fluid control valves, comprisinga 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 second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw, wherein the toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw 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 are disclosed for mounting one or more position sensors to one or more various fluid control valves and/or actuators for such valves.
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24 Claims
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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 second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw, wherein the toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw 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 gripping 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 to 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 gripping 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 spaced apart longitudinally between the first end and the second end, wherein the sensor bracket can be releasably fastened at a plurality of 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 the position sensor is coupled to the sensor bracket at the third mounting aperture. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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