Patent ID: 6120211
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
An air distribution valve for selectively directing a stream of pressurized air from a feed conduit to one of at least three outlet conduits; said air distribution valve comprising:a) a base having at least three outlet openings extending through said base each in communication with one of said outlet conduits;b) an outer gimbal ring mounted in spaced relation to said base;c) an inner gimbal ring pivotally mounted within said outer gimbal ring and pivotal about a first axis; andd) a flow directing nozzle pivotally connected at a first end thereof to said inner gimbal ring and pivotal about a second axis; said second axis intersecting and extending perpendicular to said first axis such that said nozzle is selectively advanceable into alignment with each of said outlet openings in said base; said nozzle is connectable at said first end thereof to said feed conduit by a flexible conduit.