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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2014
David E. Fletcher, Flint, MI (US);
Brian M. Graichen, Leonard, MI (US);
Matt Gilmer, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
James H. Miller, Ortonville, MI (US);
David E. Fletcher, Flint, MI (US);
Brian M. Graichen, Leonard, MI (US);
Matt Gilmer, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
James H. Miller, Ortonville, MI (US);
Dayco IP Holdings, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A sprung gate for a valve having an endless elastic band sandwiched between first and second gate members that each define an opening therethrough in an open position portion thereof, which collectively form a passage through the sprung gate. The first gate member includes a fastener connected to a fastener receiving member of the second gate member thereby securing the first and second gate members together as a unit. This sprung gate unit is operatively connected to an actuator for linear translation within a pocket of a conduit to control fluid flow through the conduit. This assembled device may be manufactured using spin welding to sealingly mate the conduit to a housing enclosing the actuator.