Patent ID: 6019124
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: F04B,Y10T

Abstract:
A valve assembly positionable between two compression plates, the assembly comprising:a valve body having first and second oppositely disposed ends;a spring retaining structure disposed within the valve body;a retaining washer positioned at the first end of the valve body for securing the spring retaining structure within the valve body;a poppet member for controlling flow through the valve body, the poppet member being moveable between open and closed positions;a poppet spring mounted between the spring retaining structure and the poppet member for biasing the poppet member toward the closed position;a valve seat for providing a seal when the poppet member is in the closed position, the valve seat being captured between the retaining washer and a first end piece;a second end piece positioned at the second end of the valve body, the second end piece and the valve body together defining a spacer groove; andan annular spacer mounted in the spacer groove between the second end piece and the valve body, the spacer being arranged and configured to be axially compressed and elastically deformed within the spacer groove when the valve assembly is pressed between the compression plates.