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Two-position, three-way solenoid-actuated valve

US6065495A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1999
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86895
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-position, three-way solenoid-actuated valve includes a valve assembly having an axial opening and a valve member fixed in the axial opening with a first valve seat and a second valve seat disposed in the axial opening. The valve assembly including a ball disposed in the axial opening and moveable between the first valve seat and the second valve seat. The two-position, three-way solenoid-actuated valve also includes an electromagnetic coil assembly engaging the valve assembly to move the ball between the first valve seat and the second valve seat to open and close a fluid path through the valve assembly to provide directional flow control.

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