SPRUNG GATE VALVES MOVABLE BY A SOLENOID ACTUATOR

摘要

A sprung gate for a valve having an endless elastic band sandwiched between first and second gate members that each define an opening therethrough in an open position portion thereof, which collectively form a passage through the sprung gate. The first gate member includes a fastener connected to a fastener receiving member of the second gate member thereby securing the first and second gate members together as a unit. This sprung gate unit is operatively connected to an actuator for linear translation within a pocket of a conduit to control fluid flow through the conduit. This assembled device may be manufactured using spin welding to sealingly mate the conduit to a housing enclosing the actuator.

主权项

1. A sprung gate for a valve comprising:
an endless elastic band having an inner perimeter defining at least a first open space; and a first gate member and a second gate member each defining an opening therethrough in an open position portion thereof; wherein the endless elastic band is sandwiched between the first and second gate members with the open space thereof oriented for alignment with the opening in both of the first and second gate members, which are aligned to form a passage through the sprung gate; and wherein the first gate member includes a fastener connected to a fastener receiving member of the second gate member thereby securing the first and second gate members together.