Fluid distribution valve
US5199461A · kind A · utility
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22Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87812
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is directed to a fluid distribution valve including a housing having at least three ports and a flap member for selectively closing the ports. The flap member is mounted by at least two mounting means which provide for pivoting of the flap about two different predetermined axes. At least one of the mounting means can be selectively engaged and disengaged to provide for pivoting of the flap member about a selected one of the two different axes. In a preferred embodiment, the valve of the invention is employed in combination with an air conditioning and cool storage system for a vehicle, such as a truck.
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