Valve assembly and flow control therefor
US4815497A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87877
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electromagnetically operated valve assembly and flow control capsule therefor. The valve has a single inlet and dual outlet with flow to one outlet regulatd by the flow control capsule and the flow to the second outlet unregulated. The flow control capsule is formed of plastic with an integrally hinged snap-lock cover for retaining a pressure responsive elastomeric flow control washers in the capsule. The capsule has an annular tapered rib formed about the outlet for sealing the capsule about the wall of the valve passage into which the capsule discharges flow.
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