Wearless multi-port water distribution valve assembly with bottom inlet
US10641401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86501
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water distribution valve assembly is carried in a multi-port water distribution valve with a bottom inlet. The assembly includes a bearing plate including a plurality of openings, and a valve plate including a port, the valve plate mounted for rotation on and with respect to the bearing plate. A drive assembly is operably coupled to impart rotational movement of the valve plate with respect to the bearing plate, in response to the application of a flow of water, through a plurality of positions each characterized by the port of the valve plate being aligned with a respective one of the plurality of openings.
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