US3887162A
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Glandless solenoid valve for corrosive media
Assignee: Gesellschaft fuer Kernforschung mbH
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A solenoid valve includes a carrier which is slidably mounted in a valve sleeve and which has an entirely closed first chamber and an adjacent second chamber. A tube attached to the carrier and passing through the first chamber, maintains continuous communication between the second chamber and the interior of the sleeve. The first chamber accommodates a solenoid armature; the second chamber houses a valve ball. Behind the valve ball the second chamber is in continuous communication with a space containing a valve seat. The second chamber has a wall portion which defines an opening oriented towards the valve seat and which retains the valve ball that partially projects through the opening for cooperation with the valve seat. The valve ball is urged against the wall portion by a spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Antoni
- 👤 Carl Hans Leichsenring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/06; F16K31/0644; F16K31/0655; F16K31/0665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A solenoid valve, including a valve body having means defining an inlet, an outlet and a valve seat disposed therebetween; a hollow sleeve attached to said valve body and extending therefrom; a solenoid winding surrounding the sleeve; a solenoid core accommodated in the sleeve at a location remote from the valve body; a solenoid armature movable within the sleeve; and a valve ball cooperating with the valve seat and actuated by the armature; the improvement comprising a. a carrier slidably received in said sleeve for movement towards and away from said core, said carrier including
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A solenoid valve, including a valve body having means defining an inlet, an outlet and a valve seat disposed therebetween; a hollow sleeve attached to said valve body and extending therefrom; a solenoid winding surrounding the sleeve; a solenoid core accommodated in the sleeve at a location remote from the valve body; a solenoid armature movable within the sleeve; and a valve ball cooperating with the valve seat and actuated by the armature; the improvement comprising a. a carrier slidably received in said sleeve for movement towards and away from said core, said carrier including
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
means defining an entirely closed first chamber adjacent said solenoid core, said solenoid armature being disposed entirely in said first chamber;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
means defining an entirely closed first chamber adjacent said solenoid core, said solenoid armature being disposed entirely in said first chamber;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
282 words
A solenoid valve, including a valve body having means defining an inlet, an outlet and a valve seat disposed therebetween; a hollow sleeve attached to said valve body and extending therefrom; a solenoid winding surrounding the sleeve; a solenoid core accommodated in the sleeve at a location remote from the valve body; a solenoid armature movable within the sleeve; and a valve ball cooperating with the valve seat and actuated by the armature; the improvement comprising a. a carrier slidably received in said sleeve for movement towards and away from said core, said carrier including 1. means defining an entirely closed first chamber adjacent said solenoid core, said solenoid armature being disposed entirely in said first chamber; 2. means defining a second chamber adjacent said valve seat, said valve ball being disposed in said second chamber; 3. wall means defining an opening in said second chamber, said opening being oriented towards said valve seat, said wall means retaining said valve ball in said second chamber; 4. a tube affixed to said means defining said first chamber, said tube maintaining communication between said second chamber and an interior part of said sleeve, said interior part being situated externally of said carrier and adjacent said first chamber; 5. means defining, behind said valve ball, a connecting opening in said means defining said second chamber for maintaining a continuous communication between said second chamber and an inner space in said valve body adjacent said valve seat; and b. spring means disposed in said second chamber for urging said valve ball into retaining engagement with said wall means, said valve ball having a portion protruding outwardly from said second chamber to cooperate with said valve seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
282 words
A solenoid valve, including a valve body having means defining an inlet, an outlet and a valve seat disposed therebetween; a hollow sleeve attached to said valve body and extending therefrom; a solenoid winding surrounding the sleeve; a solenoid core accommodated in the sleeve at a location remote from the valve body; a solenoid armature movable within the sleeve; and a valve ball cooperating with the valve seat and actuated by the armature; the improvement comprising a. a carrier slidably received in said sleeve for movement towards and away from said core, said carrier including 1. means defining an entirely closed first chamber adjacent said solenoid core, said solenoid armature being disposed entirely in said first chamber; 2. means defining a second chamber adjacent said valve seat, said valve ball being disposed in said second chamber; 3. wall means defining an opening in said second chamber, said opening being oriented towards said valve seat, said wall means retaining said valve ball in said second chamber; 4. a tube affixed to said means defining said first chamber, said tube maintaining communication between said second chamber and an interior part of said sleeve, said interior part being situated externally of said carrier and adjacent said first chamber; 5. means defining, behind said valve ball, a connecting opening in said means defining said second chamber for maintaining a continuous communication between said second chamber and an inner space in said valve body adjacent said valve seat; and b. spring means disposed in said second chamber for urging said valve ball into retaining engagement with said wall means, said valve ball having a portion protruding outwardly from said second chamber to cooperate with said valve seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
means defining a second chamber adjacent said valve seat, said valve ball being disposed in said second chamber;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
means defining a second chamber adjacent said valve seat, said valve ball being disposed in said second chamber;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A solenoid valve as defined in claim 1, wherein said valve body, said sleeve and said carrier are made of an acid-proof material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solenoid valve as defined in claim 2, wherein said armature is made of a magnetic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
wall means defining an opening in said second chamber, said opening being oriented towards said valve seat, said wall means retaining said valve ball in said second chamber;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
wall means defining an opening in said second chamber, said opening being oriented towards said valve seat, said wall means retaining said valve ball in said second chamber;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
a tube affixed to said means defining said first chamber, said tube maintaining communication between said second chamber and an interior part of said sleeve, said interior part being situated externally of said carrier and adjacent said first chamber;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
a tube affixed to said means defining said first chamber, said tube maintaining communication between said second chamber and an interior part of said sleeve, said interior part being situated externally of said carrier and adjacent said first chamber;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A solenoid valve as defined in claim 3, wherein said magnetic material is soft iron.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solenoid valve as defined in claim 1, wherein said valve ball is made of synthetic ruby.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
76 words
means defining, behind said valve ball, a connecting opening in said means defining said second chamber for maintaining a continuous communication between said second chamber and an inner space in said valve body adjacent said valve seat; and b. spring means disposed in said second chamber for urging said valve ball into retaining engagement with said wall means, said valve ball having a portion protruding outwardly from said second chamber to cooperate with said valve seat.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
76 words
means defining, behind said valve ball, a connecting opening in said means defining said second chamber for maintaining a continuous communication between said second chamber and an inner space in said valve body adjacent said valve seat; and b. spring means disposed in said second chamber for urging said valve ball into retaining engagement with said wall means, said valve ball having a portion protruding outwardly from said second chamber to cooperate with said valve seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |