Patent · US Expired

Solenoid having a linear response

US4150351A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1978
Grant dateApr 17, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 7, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F7/13
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solenoid for uses such as in a valve for fluid flow control. The solenoid has an armature movable within a core in response to current in a field coil. The armature is shaped as a cone with a hemispherical end so as to give a power output that is a substantially linear function of said current. In a valve, valve control means connects a valve member to the armature for moving the valve member to and from a valve seat to control fluid flow therethrough.

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