Patent ID: 7159840
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: F16K,H01F

Abstract:
1. A solenoid valve comprising: a bobbin configured to support a coil; a core disposed adjacent to said bobbin; an armature movably disposed relative to said core; a plunger coupled to said armature, said plunger movable with said armature; a seal coupled to said plunger, said seal movable between at least a first position away from a valve seat and a second position sealingly engaged with said valve seat when said solenoid is in an energized condition; and a plunger damper comprising a resilient feature configured to engage said plunger when said seal moves toward said second position, said plunger damper being coupled to said core by an undercut region in said plunger damper and a cooperating protrusion of said core configured to be at least partially received in said undercut region.