Fluid control switches
US4291725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8667
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combined electrical and fluid control switch is disclosed, comprising a casing, at least one operating carriage movable in the casing, and valve means in the casing and operable by the movement of the carriage. The valve means may comprise a valve wall along which a control member is movable. The valve wall is formed with at least one vacuum supply port and at least one vacuum utilization port. The control member includes a sealing member having first and second sealing dam enclosures which provide a double seal to prevent leakage between the atmosphere and the vacuum supply port as the control member is moved between a first position in which the support port and the utilization port are connected together, and a second position in which the utilization port is connected to the atmosphere. Each port preferably has a tapered portion at the intersection between the port and the valve wall.
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