Patent ID: 8201580
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A spool manifold assembly, comprising: a manifold housing having a plurality of fluid flow passageways for receiving and exhausting fluid; a spool disposed and reciprocally movable within the manifold housing, the spool defining a longitudinal axis and being configured to slide axially along the longitudinal axis to selectively port fluid to the plurality of fluid flow passageways: a diaphragm operatively coupled to the spool and configured to displace the spool in accordance with a pressure level exerted on the diaphragm; and a flexible shaft having a first end rigidly attached to the spool and a second end rigidly attached to the diaphragm, the flexible shaft extending between the spool and the diaphragm along the longitudinal axis and defining a radially elastic and axially rigid joint therebetween.