Control module having multiple solenoid actuated valves
US5127434A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87217
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various forms of control modules incorporating multiple solenoid actuated valves and passages are disclosed. All disclosed modules include a one piece sheet metal mounting bracket upon which the multiple valves and manifold may be assembled in a frictional snap fit assembly procedure. The one piece sheet metal mounting bracket is formed with a pair of spaced parallel vertical webs, at least one web being formed with a double thickness of the sheet metal material and provided with U-shaped recesses extending into the web from its upper edge. The U- shaped recesses are adapted to snugly receive a portion of each valve housing which is formed with a pair of spaced radially outwardly projecting flanges which frictionally grip the opposed sides of the doubled web to hold the valve assemblies in a seated position. The other web engages the rearward ends of each valve assembly. Several variant assembly techniques are disclosed. In some cases, self-contained solenoid valve assemblies are assembled in plug-in fashion to a one-piece manifold and held in assembled relationship to the manifold by the webs of the sheet metal bracket. In other forms, a one-piece manifold incorporates portions of…
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