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Latching valve for a fluid system

US5259416A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1992
Grant dateNov 9, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87877
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A latching valve for a fluid system including a valve housing, ported body chamber, and valve lids to control fluid flow between the ports, the valve lids being actuated by a moveable springloaded armature which, in turn, is controlled by a solenoid coil and readily replaceable permanent magnet which acts independently of the solenoid coil during latching operations.

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