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Modulated electrically operated refrigerant expansion valve

US4892285A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1988
Grant dateJan 9, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solenoid operated refrigerant expansion valve for providing control of refrigerant flow with a modulated electrical signal having a valve block with an armature guide post cantilevered therefrom with a tubular valve spool slidably received thereon and a cover thereover attached to the block which forms a valving chamber communicating with the inlet, the guide post has a cavity formed therein which communicates with the outlet and cross ports which are valved by movement of the spool. The free end of the guide post is registered in a recess formed in the cover. The cover has a controlled clearance over the valve member to provide viscous dampening thereof. A coil and pole frame are received over the cover and retained thereon.

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