Patent ID: 6827102
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A valve assembly for use with a solenoid having a plunger being actuatable from a first position to a second position, comprising:a housing, comprising a first port, a second port and a third port and a central opening being defined by a plurality of first channels, a plurality of second channels and a reduced opening disposed between said plurality of first channels and said plurality of second channels; a movable element disposed within said central opening, said movable element being moved when the plunger moves from the first position to the second position; wherein said first port is in fluid communication with said second port via said plurality of first channels when the plunger is in the first position; and wherein said first port is in fluid communication with said third port via said plurality of second channels, said reduced opening and said plurality of first channels when the plunger is in the second position.