Patent ID: 6789563
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A pneumatic exhaust controller for use with a source of pressurized air, the pneumatic exhaust controller comprisinga manifold having a first portal coupled to the source of pressurized air, a second portal, and an exhaust portal, regulator means coupled to the manifold for closing the exhaust portal in response to pressurized air from the air source being communicated to the regulator means through the first portal and for passing pressurized air from the pressurized air source to the second portal when pressurized air from the source is communicated to the regulator means through the first portal, and a solenoid valve coupled to the manifold, the solenoid valve being configured to block communication of pressurized air from the first portal to the regulator means when the solenoid valve is de-energized, the solenoid valve being configured to permit communication of pressurized air from the first portal to the regulator means when the solenoid valve is energized, the solenoid valve having a member supported in a cantilevered manner with respect to the manifold, a solenoid coil mounted on the member, and a cap coupled to the member to retain the solenoid coil on the member, the cap being removable from the member to permit decoupling of the solenoid coil from the member.