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Thermal management valve module with isolated flow chambers

US9500299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Alexander Joseph Morein · Royal Oak, US
Sebastian Hurst · Bubenreuth, DE
Daniel Constantin · Wilhermsdorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 2014
Grant date	Nov 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/87161
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal management valve module having separate first and second flow chambers is provided, with one or more respective inlets and outlets connected to each of the flow chambers. A first valve body is rotatably positioned in the first flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a first and/or third inlet to a first outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. A second valve body is rotatably positioned in the second flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a second and/or fourth inlet to a second outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. At least one actuator controls the positions of the first and second valve bodies.

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