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Proportional solenoid valve

US4524947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1982
Grant dateJun 25, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/0658
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A normally closed spool type solenoid-controlled valve which changes its opening in proportion to the amount of current supplied to the solenoid. The spool which blocks the valve opening in an overlapping relation is held in a closed position by a dual spring design having differing spring rates wherein the lighter spring holds the spool in an overlapping closed position.

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