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Valve for controlling fluids

US6832749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2002
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/703
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a valve for controlling fluids, which has a piezoelectric actuator that is disposed in an actuator bore. A hydraulic booster and a bellows are also provided. The bellows is embodied such that it can absorb the axial stroke of the piezoelectric actuator. The bellows is connected solidly to the piezoelectric actuator and is also connected solidly to the actuator bore assure a fluid-tight seal of the actuator module relative to the other regions of the valve.

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