Selectable function valve device
US4627462A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8663
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiposition valve having a dynamic slide plate with at least one cavity is provided with a stationary plate intermediate such dynamic plate. The stationary plate has a plurality of through-bores for providing fluid connection to fluid passageways in the valve housing. The stationary plate can be inverted to selectively provide a variety of valve functions for any given dynamic valve plate position.
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