Patent ID: 6026860
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A solenoid valve apparatus for connecting first and second end-users to a pressure fluid source, comprising:a first valve having a first valve seat and a first movable valve element, and a second valve having a second valve seat and a second movable valve element;a first pressure fluid inlet and a first pressure fluid outlet connected to said first valve, and a second pressure fluid inlet and a second pressure fluid outlet connected to said second valve;a solenoid apparatus which actuates said first valve and said second valve, said solenoid apparatus comprising a first armature which actuates said first valve, a second armature which actuates said second valve, and a coil;wherein said first armature and said second armature are approximately coaxial with each other;wherein said first armature and said second armature are located between said first and second valves, said first and second armatures each being movable in the direction of, or away from, its respective valve; andwherein said first pressure fluid outlet is connected to said first end-user, and said second pressure fluid outlet is connected to said second end-user.