Patent ID: 8443593
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: F01N,F01P,F02D,F02M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve assembly comprising: a valve body including first and second inlets, an outlet, and first and second fluid paths in fluid communication with the outlet and the first and second inlets, respectively, the first fluid path extending axially through at least a portion of the valve body, and the second fluid path being defined by first and second annular walls and at least partially surrounding the first fluid path; a valve member disposed in the valve body and movable between a first position restricting a fluid from flowing through the first fluid path and allowing the fluid to flow through the second fluid path and a second position allowing fluid through the first fluid path; and a valve shaft fixed to the valve member and mounted to the valve body for rotation relative to the valve body, wherein the valve member includes a diverter ring and a valve plate.