Multi-channel disc valve assembly
US11002375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-channel disc valve assembly including: a first inlet chamber having a first inlet port; a second inlet chamber having a second inlet port; a multi-channel mixing chamber body having at least one first chamber opening fluidly communicable with the first inlet chamber and at least one second chamber opening fluidly communicable with the second inlet chamber; a first disc valve sub-assembly positioned between the first inlet chamber and the multi-channel mixing chamber body, the first disc valve sub-assembly including a first movable disc; and a second disc valve sub-assembly positioned between the second inlet chamber and the multi-channel mixing chamber body, the second disc valve sub-assembly including a second movable disc; the first and second movable discs being rotatable to respectively alter fluid flow pathways from the first inlet chamber to the multi-channel mixing chamber body and from the second inlet chamber to the multi-channel mixing chamber body.
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