Patent ID: 6588726
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: F16F,F16K

Abstract:
A load bearing solenoid operated valve assembly comprising:(a) a unitary body member of non-magnetic material having one end thereof with first external surfaces adapted for connection to a first load applying member and having an end distal the one end having a fluid pressure inlet port therein and having second external surfaces thereon adapted for connection to a second load applying member opposite said one load applying member; (b) at least one side port formed in said body and communicating with the pressure inlet port; (c) an annular flux collector disposed on the body; (d) a sleeve including magnetically permeable material, the sleeve being disposed over said side port and moveable on the body between a position preventing and a position permitting flow through the side port; (e) an annular pole piece disposed on said body spaced from said sleeve and distal said flux collector; and, (f) a coil of electrically conductive material disposed about the sleeve, wherein upon energization of the coil the sleeve is moved to the position preventing flow, wherein said body is a load bearing member when connected to a first and second load applying member respectively on said first and second external surfaces.