Patent ID: 6748846
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A solenoid valve comprising:a) a solenoid valve housing including first, second, and third valve ports; b) a solenoid actuation rod having first and second ends; c) a first tip valve actuated by the first end of the solenoid actuation rod to allow or block fluid passage through the first valve port, wherein fluid can flow between the first and third valve ports when the first tip valve is open; d) a second tip valve actuated by the second end of the solenoid actuation rod to allow or block fluid passage through the second valve port, wherein fluid can flow between the second and third valve ports when the second tip valve is open; and e) a linearized-magnetics solenoid having an armature attached to the solenoid actuation rod and having a solenoid coil surrounding the armature.