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Nonfreezing plunger for solenoid valve

US5161778A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1991
Grant dateNov 10, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

Solenoid valve employing a loosely mounted rubber insert in a confining recess of the plunger for sealing an inlet port during closed condition of the valve. In case of adherence at the sealing surface of the inlet port with the rubber insert, initial acceleration of the plunger establishes an inertia impact to effectively break the bond, even at extremely low temperature.

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