Patent ID: 8522810
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: A47L,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A gravity and flow operated diverter valve for diverting liquid flow from one source to either of two output destinations, the valve comprising: a housing defining outer walls including a base wall, a first upper wall and a second upper wall at an angle to the first upper wall, an inlet opening through the base wall, a first outlet opening through the first upper wall and a second outlet opening through the second upper wall, the housing operable in a configuration with the base wall arranged vertically beneath the first and second upper walls; and a valve member having a first end, a second end, and a central portion, the valve member being movably suspended within the housing by the first end when no liquid is flowing into the inlet opening, the valve member being pivotable in a first direction to seal the first outlet opening and pivotable in a second direction to seal the second outlet opening, the housing interior and the valve member being cooperatively configured so that on successive liquid flows into the inlet opening the valve member automatically and alternatingly seals the first outlet opening and the second outlet opening, wherein the valve member first end includes an axle pivotably attached to an opening within the housing interior, and the valve member central portion includes a flat sealing area with sealing surfaces on a first side for sealing the first outlet opening and a second side for sealing a second outlet opening, and the valve member second end includes a pivotable end arm pivotable with respect the central portion.