Gas solenoid valve

Claim 2

A gas solenoid valve comprising: a fixed iron core extending in a longitudinal direction; at least one magnet extending in said longitudinal direction around said fixed iron core and spaced therefrom by a predetermined distance; magnetic member means for completing a magnetic circuit with said fixed iron core and said at least one magnet; a molded resin coating disposed on said fixed iron core, said at least one magnet and said magnetic member means; a sleeve interposed between all of said at least one magnet and said fixed iron core so as to block any resin from interfering with movement of a coil-holder; said coil-holder slidably disposed between said sleeve and said fixed iron core; magnetic coil means disposed on said coil-holder for causing said coil-holder to move in said longitudinal direction in response to current applied to said magnetic coil means; and valve means connected to said coil-holder for regulating flow of a gas into said solenoid valve in response to actuation of said magnetic coil means.

Claim 3

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, wherein said sleeve includes a flange which abuts said fixed iron core.

Claim 4

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, wherein said coil-holder includes a flange which extends towards said sleeve but does not contact said sleeve to allow said coil-holder to slide freely in said longitudinal direction.

Claim 5

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, wherein a portion of said coil-holder encloses an end of said fixed iron core, said portion having an opening therethrough for avoiding gas pressure fluctuation in a space formed between said portion of said coil-holder and said end of said fixed iron core.

Claim 6

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, further comprising diaphragm means connected to said valve means for urging said valve means to a closed state in response to increased pressure of said gas admitted into said solenoid valve by said valve means to thereby prevent an increase in pressure of said gas passing through said valve means.

Claim 7

The gas solenoid valve of claim 5, wherein a shaft connects said coil-holder to said valve means and said diaphragm means is disposed on said shaft between said coil-holder and said valve means.

Claim 8

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, further comprising an additional closing valve means for preventing gas admitted into said solenoid valve by said valve means from passing out of said solenoid valve.

Claim 9

The gas solenoid valve of claim 1, further comprising spring means for urging said valve means to a closed state.

Claim 10

A gas solenoid valve comprising: a housing; a fixed iron core extending in a longitudinal direction; at least one magnet extending in said longitudinal direction around said fixed iron core and spaced therefrom by a predetermined distance; magnetic member means for completing a magnetic circuit with said fixed iron core and said at least one magnet; a molded resin coating disposed on said fixed iron core, said at least one magnet and said magnetic member means to form an assembly thereof, said assembly being disposed on said housing; a sleeve interposed between all of said at least one magnet and said fixed iron core so as to block any resin from interfering with movement of a coil-holder; said coil-holder slidable in said longitudinal direction and disposed between said sleeve and said fixed iron core; magnetic coil means disposed on said coil-holder for causing said coil-holder to move in said longitudinal direction a distance which is proportional to an amount of current applied to said magnetic coil means; an inlet in said housing for admitting a gas therein; and valve means in fluid communication with said inlet and connected to said coil-holder for opening and closing said inlet in response to current applied to said magnetic coil means.

Claim 11

A gas solenoid valve comprising: a housing; a fixed iron core extending in a longitudinal direction; at least one magnet extending in said longitudinal direction around said fixed iron core and spaced therefrom by a predetermined distance; magnetic member means for completing a magnetic circuit with said fixed iron core and said at least one magnet; a molded resin coating disposed on said fixed iron core, said at least one magnet and said magnetic member means to form an assembly thereof, said assembly being disposed on said housing; a sleeve interposed between all of said at least one magnet and said fixed iron core so as to block any resin from interfering with movement of a coil-holder; said coil-holder slidable in said longitudinal direction and disposed between said sleeve and said fixed iron core; magnetic coil means disposed on said coil-holder for causing said coil-holder to move in said longitudinal direction a distance which is proportional to an amount of current applied to said magnetic coil means; an inlet in said housing for admitting a gas therein; and valve means in fluid communication with said inlet and connected to said coil-holder for opening and closing said inlet in response to current applied to said magnetic coil means.

Claim 12

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, wherein said sleeve includes a flange which abuts said fixed iron core.

Claim 13

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, wherein said coil-holder includes a flange which extends towards said sleeve but does not contact said sleeve to allow said coil-holder to slide freely in said longitudinal direction.

Claim 14

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, wherein a portion of said coil-holder encloses an end of said fixed iron core, said portion having an opening therethrough for avoiding gas pressure fluctuation in a space formed between said portion of said coil-holder and said end of said fixed iron core.

Claim 15

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, further comprising diaphragm means connected to said valve means for urging said valve means to a closed state in response to increased pressure of said gas admitted into said solenoid valve by said valve means to thereby prevent an increase in pressure of said gas passing through said valve means.

Claim 16

The gas solenoid valve of claim 13, wherein a shaft connects said coil-holder to said valve means and said diaphragm means is disposed on said shaft between said coil-holder and said valve means.

Claim 17

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, further comprising an additional closing valve means for preventing gas admitted into said solenoid valve by said valve means from passing out of said solenoid valve.

Claim 18

The gas solenoid valve of claim 9, further comprising spring means for urging said valve means to a closed state.