Patent ID: 6799604
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A selector valve arrangement for controlling fluid flow comprising a selector valve assembly having a ported valve member for receiving fluid flow there through and selectively movable into communication with outlet ports in a valve chamber for diverting or distributing fluid flow to one or more of the outlet ports for onward flow in a required direction or directions, the selector valve assembly having incorporated therein an on/off fluid flow control inlet valve to the ported valve member, the on/off fluid flow control inlet valve comprising a valve member or plug which is axially operated by the operating member or spindle and cooperates with a seating at an inlet to the ported valve member for on/off inlet fluid flow control to the latter and wherein the operating member or spindle is axially movable to operate the valve member or plug, releaseable locking means being provided for locking the operating member or spindle and the valve member or plug in the open condition of the latter.