Patent ID: 6536464
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: E03B,Y10T

Abstract:
A thermostatically controlled bypass valve, comprising:a generally tubular valve body having a first end, a second end and a separating wall therebetween, said first end having a first inlet port and a first discharge port, said second end having at least one port, said separating wall having a passage therein interconnecting said first end and said second end of said valve body; a thermally sensitive actuating element disposed in said valve body at said first end of said valve body, said actuating element having an actuating body and a rod member, said rod member configured to operatively extend from said actuating body and sealably abut said passage in said separating wall; and a bias spring disposed in said valve body between said separating wall and said actuating body of said actuating element and operative to urge said rod member toward said actuating body to open said passage in said separating wall.