Valve manifold circuit board with serial communication and control circuit line
US10006557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87885
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid control system has a first series of connected circuit boards that each actuate a respective valve unit mounted to a manifold block. A first communication module has a valve driver with a plurality of outputs for actuating the valve units connected to the first series of connected circuit boards. A serial control line extends through the first series of connected circuit boards and is connected to a second driver for actuating a second series of connected circuit boards.
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