Patent · US Expired

Adjustable stroke solenoid operated cartridge valve

US5842679A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
18References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 1997
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F2007/1684
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lower cost valve results from the use of a single machined part for a valve housing. The housing is made of a non-magnetic material which can be less expensive and eliminates the requirement for screens or filters in automotive applications. Providing a one-piece plunger and pilot valve with a high guiding length minimizes tilting of the pilot. Further, the one-piece housing allows for one common bore for guiding the plunger with the pilot and a poppet. The two ideal concentric surfaces make the poppet outer diameter concentric to the pilot hole. Finally, the use of an adjustable stroke valve eliminates the need for a separate needle valve, providing further cost savings.

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