With Latch Patents (Class 384/190.7)
  • Patent number: 10077103
    Abstract: A yoke plate arrangement may comprise a yoke plate, a wear plate comprising a wear surface and a contact surface, wherein a post extends from the contact surface, and a yoke plate ear extending from the yoke plate in a radial direction, wherein a first aperture is disposed in the yoke plate ear, the post located at least partially within the first aperture, the contact surface being in contact with the yoke plate ear. The yoke plate arrangement may further comprise a retaining feature for coupling the wear plate to the yoke plate. The wear surface may be for engaging a trunnion bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark R Plickys
  • Patent number: 9279511
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve is provided including a flapper pivotally mounted to a housing. The flapper is movable between a first position and a second position. A protrusion extends from a first surface of the flapper. A biasing mechanism is positioned near a first end of the flapper. The biasing mechanism is configured to apply a biasing force to the first surface of the flapper. A non-rotatable pin is arranged generally parallel to the first end of the flapper. A drag link is configured to pivot about the non-rotatable pin. The drag link includes a retaining feature and is substantially aligned with the protrusion on the flapper. When the flapper rotates to the second position, the retaining feature is configured to engage the protrusion to retain the flapper in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventor: William J. Bagge