| 摘要 |
A water-supply valve, for example for a washing machine, has an actuator rod (600, 602) which is elevated against the downward biasing force of a spring (500, 512) by the magnetic force of a first solenoid (410, 412) generated by applying a voltage thereto. The actuator rod (600, 602) is retained at its uppermost position by attractive forces generated by a permanent magnet (700, 702) and acting on the actuator rod. Thus, the electrical supply to the solenoid (410, 412) can be switched off. The actuator rod (600, 602) is lowered by the magnetic force of a second solenoid (420, 422) generated by applying a voltage thereto. The actuator rod is retained at its lowermost position by the downward biasing force of the spring (500, 512), and so a supply of power is also not needed to retain the rod in its lowermost position. Accordingly, the consumption of electric power can be minimized in opening and closing the valve to supply water. <IMAGE> |
