Patent ID: 8528599
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: F15B,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A solenoid-actuated valve assembly with reduced noise characteristics, comprising: a manifold housing member having first and second bores formed therein; a first solenoid-actuated valve member disposed within said first bore, said first solenoid-actuated valve member including a solenoid portion and a valve portion, said valve portion having a vertically non-secured fit within said manifold bore; a second solenoid-actuated valve member disposed within said second bore, said second solenoid-actuated valve member including a solenoid portion and a valve portion; a cover member secured to said manifold housing; an insulator member in proximity to said cover member and to said solenoid portions of said first and second solenoid-actuated valve members, wherein said insulator member has conduction members disposed within said insulator member for supplying energy to said solenoid portions; a first unitary isolator member separate from and disposed between said insulator member and said solenoid portion of said first solenoid-actuated valve member, said first isolator member being in direct contact with said insulator member and said first isolator member being operable to reduce vibration transmission from said solenoid portion of said first solenoid-actuated valve member to said insulator member and said cover member; a second unitary isolator member disposed between said insulator member and said solenoid portion of said second solenoid-actuated valve member, said second isolator member operable to reduce vibration transmission from said solenoid portion of said second solenoid-actuated valve member to said insulator member and said cover member; a first plurality of gasket members disposed about said valve portion of said first solenoid-actuated valve member, said first plurality of gasket members operable to reduce vibration transmission from said valve portion of said first solenoid-actuated valve member to said manifold housing member; and a second plurality of gasket members disposed about said valve portion of said second solenoid-actuated valve member, said second plurality of gasket members operable to reduce vibration transmission from said valve portion of said second solenoid-actuated valve member to said manifold housing member.