摘要 |
<p>It is described a coupling element (100) for connecting an actuator (150) to a valve (170). The coupling element (100) comprises a first interface (110), which is adapted to mechanically connect the coupling element (100) to the actuator (150), a second interface (120), which is adapted to mechanically connect the coupling element (100) to the valve (170), and a deformable portion (130), which is shaped in such a manner, that, as a result of a compression along an axial direction (101) of the coupling element (100), the deformable portion (130) irreversibly bends such that a projection (130a) is formed. Thereby, the projection (130a) is adapted to permanently engage with an annular groove (154) being formed at the actuator (150) such that the coupling element (100) and the actuator (150) are connected with each other in a non-detachable but rotatable manner. It is further described an actuator system and a valve system both comprising the described coupling element (100). Further, a method for connecting a coupling element (100) to an actuator (150) is described.</p> |