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Solenoid valve

Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1988-01-26
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2008-01-26
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Abstract

Abstract A solenoid valve includes a non-magnetic main body having therein a solenoid coil and core, the core being formed of magnetic material and extending in the coil along the axial direction thereof. A plate member formed of a magnetic material is positioned at one end of the main body along the direction of movement of the core, and is integrally formed with the coil bobbin. A housing member having fluid communication passages therein is positioned adjacent the plate member at a side of the plate member opposite the main body. A valve structure actuatable by the core is positioned between the main body and the housing member for controlling fluid flow in fluid communication passages within the housing member. A yoke member formed of a magnetic material has a U-shaped including arms mechanically secured to the plate member, and has a bent portion mounted to the core.

Inventors

  • 👤 Yasushi Miura
  • 👤 Kenji Hashimoto

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 16:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/06; F16K31/0644; F16K31/0655

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 172 words
A solenoid valve comprising: a non-magnetic main body having a non-magnetic bobbin fitted therein; a core of magnetic material extending in said coil along the axial direction of said coil and cooperating with said solenoid to comprise electromagnetic means; a plate member formed of a magnetic material positioned at one end of said main body along the axial direction of said coil, said plate member being integrally formed with said bobbin; a housing member having fluid communication passages therein and being positioned adjacent said plate member at a side of said plate member opposite said main body, wherein a portion of said plate member is mechanically secured to said housing member; valve means actuatable by said electromagnetic means for controlling fluid flow in said fluid communication passages; a yoke member formed of a magnetic material and having a U-shape including arms mechanically secured to said plate member and a bent portion mounted to said core, whereby said yoke member, main body, plate member and housing member are mechanically connected to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 172 words
A solenoid valve comprising: a non-magnetic main body having a non-magnetic bobbin fitted therein; a core of magnetic material extending in said coil along the axial direction of said coil and cooperating with said solenoid to comprise electromagnetic means; a plate member formed of a magnetic material positioned at one end of said main body along the axial direction of said coil, said plate member being integrally formed with said bobbin; a housing member having fluid communication passages therein and being positioned adjacent said plate member at a side of said plate member opposite said main body, wherein a portion of said plate member is mechanically secured to said housing member; valve means actuatable by said electromagnetic means for controlling fluid flow in said fluid communication passages; a yoke member formed of a magnetic material and having a U-shape including arms mechanically secured to said plate member and a bent portion mounted to said core, whereby said yoke member, main body, plate member and housing member are mechanically connected to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 49 words
The valve of claim 1 wherein said plate member includes holes and bending portions, said yoke member includes a nail portion at ends of said arm portions, and said nail portions are fitted into said holes of said plate member and said nail portions secured to said plate member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 90 words
The valve of claim 2 wherein said housing member includes an inlet port and an outlet port, said valve means includes a valve member located in said housing member and having a sealing area exposed to the pressure from said outlet port when said valve means is in a closed position and a diaphragm means defining a back pressure chamber in fluid communication with said communication passages for offsetting an effect of a fluid pressure on the sealing area thereby reducing the electromagnetic force required to move said valve member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 77 words
The valve of claim 1 wherein said yoke member includes a nail portion at ends of said arm portions, said plate member includes two pieces of the plate member formed with said main body in one body, wherein one of said plate members is secured to said yoke member by said nail portions of said yoke member fitted into holes provided therein, and the other plate member is secured to said housing member by said bent portion.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1992-05-15 1992-11-14 1993-05-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1996-05-15 1996-11-14 1997-05-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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