Valve assembly for a compressed gas gun
US7913679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B11/723
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly according to the present invention includes a valve housing having a first end and a second end. A selectively closeable flow path runs through the valve housing. A valve body is disposed in the valve housing. The valve body is moveable from a first position closing the flow path to a second position opening the flow path. The valve body has a channel therethrough. A secondary chamber is provided adjacent the valve body in communication with the channel. An exhaust port is provided in communication with the secondary chamber. A solenoid is provided adjacent the secondary exhaust port, the solenoid adapted to selectively open the secondary exhaust port. A compressed gas gun employing the valve assembly is also provided.
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