Combination manifold and valve housing for a manifold bank made by an additive manufacturing method
US10746201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly has a valve housing with a hole therein. A valve spool is slidably received directly into the hole of the valve housing with no sleeves or seals interposed therebetween. Preferably, the valve housing and valve spool may be made from hardened stainless steel, preferably hardened 440C stainless steel. Preferably a combination modular housing has an integrally formed manifold section and valve section made by additive manufacturing.
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