Smart solenoid for controlling fluid flow
US9568089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F2007/185
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solenoid fluid control valve for controlling fluid flow. The solenoid fluid control valve may comprise a transceiver that receives a signal via a controller area network (CAN) bus, and a micro controller unit that decodes the signal to determine a temperature. The micro controller unit may send a signal to a driver circuit based on the temperature. The driver circuit may send a current through a coil in response to the signal, wherein an armature moves in response to the current through the coil. The movement of the armature may direct a cooling fluid flow.
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