Patent ID: 6345645
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A fluid distribution valve for directing fluid from a fluid inlet to a selected one of a plurality of fluid outlets, the distribution valve including in combination:a hollow, outer cylindrical main housing having a plurality of fluid outlet openings therethrough at predetermined spaced locations about the periphery thereof; a fluid distribution member rotatably mounted inside the main housing, the fluid distribution member having a fluid inlet, and further having a fluid delivery opening located for rotational movement into alignment with a selected fluid outlet opening in the main housing to deliver fluid from the inlet of the fluid distribution member to the selected fluid outlet of the main housing; a drive member for rotating the fluid distribution member; and means for periodically operating the drive member to rotate the fluid member to cause the fluid delivery opening to be moved into alignment with different selected ones of the plurality of fluid outlet openings in the main housing.