Valve assembly with exchangeable valve member and a tool set for exchanging the valve member
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1. A multi-function valve exchange apparatus for facilitating exchange of a valve member of a valve assembly that includes a valve member detachably coupled to a base member, the apparatus comprising:
- a holding tool including;
a first engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said first engagement member is configured to grip the base member in the expanded position; and
first and second sliding members moveable relative to each other to move the first engagement member between the collapsed and expanded positions; and
a removal tool detachably mountable to said holding tool and moveable relative thereto, said removal tool including;
a second engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said second engagement member is configured to grip the valve member of said valve assembly in the expanded position to uncouple said valve member from said base member.
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Abstract
A valve assembly with an exchangeable valve member and a docking station, and a tool set that facilitates the exchange of a valve member. The tool set includes a stabilizer or holding tool for holding the docking station during an exchange procedure, a valve extraction or removal tool for removing an existing valve member from an installed docking station, and an insertion tool for installing a replacement valve member.
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1. A multi-function valve exchange apparatus for facilitating exchange of a valve member of a valve assembly that includes a valve member detachably coupled to a base member, the apparatus comprising:
- a holding tool including;
a first engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said first engagement member is configured to grip the base member in the expanded position; and
first and second sliding members moveable relative to each other to move the first engagement member between the collapsed and expanded positions; anda removal tool detachably mountable to said holding tool and moveable relative thereto, said removal tool including;
a second engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said second engagement member is configured to grip the valve member of said valve assembly in the expanded position to uncouple said valve member from said base member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- a holding tool including;
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7. The multi-function valve exchange apparatus for facilitating exchange of a valve member of a valve assembly that includes a valve member detachably coupled to a base member, the apparatus comprising:
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a holding tool including; a first engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said first engagement member is configured to grip the base member in the expanded position; and
first and second sliding members moveable relative to each other to move the first engagement member between the collapsed and expanded positions; andan insertion tool detachably mountable to said holding tool and moveable relative thereto, wherein said insertion tool includes;
a guide sleeve for guiding movement of the insertion tool relative to said holding tool; and
a second engagement member attached to the guide sleeve, wherein a new valve member is attachable to the second engagement member. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A multi-function valve exchange apparatus for facilitating exchange of a valve member of a valve assembly that includes a valve member detachably coupled to a base member, the apparatus comprising:
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a holding tool including; a first engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said first engagement member is configured to grip the base member in the expanded position; and
first and second sliding members moveable relative to each other to move the first engagement member between the collapsed and expanded positions; and
an alignment tool detachably mountable to the holding tool and moveable relative thereto, wherein said alignment tool includes;a collar portion; and a second engagement member comprising; a plurality of arms extending from the collar portion; and a plurality of caps for engagement with said valve member of said valve assembly, wherein each cap is connected with one of said arms. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A multi-function valve exchange apparatus for facilitating exchange of a valve member of a valve assembly that includes a valve member detachably coupled to a base member, the apparatus comprising:
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a holding tool including; a first engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said first engagement member is configured to grip the base member in the expanded position; and first and second sliding members moveable relative to each other to move the first engagement member between the collapsed and expanded positions; and a removal tool detachably mountable to said holding tool and moveable relative thereto, said removal tool including; a second engagement member moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein said second engagement member is configured to grip the valve member of said valve assembly in the expanded position to uncouple said valve member from said base member; and an insertion tool detachably mountable to said holding tool and moveable relative thereto, wherein said insertion tool includes; a guide sleeve for guiding movement of the insertion tool relative to said holding tool; and a third engagement member attached to the guide sleeve, wherein a new valve member is attachable to the third engagement member. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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