Patent ID: 9610838
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: B60K,Y10T

Claim:
1. An apparatus for receiving a fluid from a fluid source, comprising: a base having an inlet and an outlet, the base defining an interior channel through which fluid is flowable from the inlet to the outlet; a first valve movable relative to the base between a closed position in sealing engagement with the inlet of the base to prevent fluid flow through the inlet and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet, the first valve comprising a plug and a stem, where the stem comprises a first closed-end channel configured for receiving a valve guide; and a second valve independently movable relative to the base and the first valve, the second valve movable between a closed position in sealing engagement with the base and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet, the second valve comprising an opening for engaging the stem such that the second valve slidably engages the first valve; a valve guide mount disposed in the outlet; the valve guide extending from the valve guide mount towards the inlet and comprising a second closed-end channel; and a first spring disposed in a cavity formed by the stem and the valve guide, the first spring configured to bias the first valve relative to the valve guide.