Fluid resistant solenoid and related method
AssigneeNorgren Limited
InventorsKevin Curtin, Darrick Chekas, Frank D Laudato
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Abstract
A solenoid assembly (100) is provided that includes a frame (104), a coil (106) positioned proximate the frame (104), and a core (114) defined by the coil (106). A plunger (108) is actuatable between at least a first position and a second position, and a guide (109) is at least partially disposed within the core (114). The plunger (108) is disposed at least partially within the guide (109). A housing (102) at least partially houses the frame (104), the coil (106), the guide (109) and the plunger (108), and the guide (109) is prevented from rotating independently of the housing (102).
Claims29
A solenoid assembly (100) comprising:
- a frame (104);
- a coil (106) positioned proximate the frame (104);
- a core (114) defined by the coil (106);
- a plunger (108) actuatable between at least a first position and a second position;
- a guide (109) at least partially disposed within the core (114), wherein the plunger (108) is disposed at least partially within the guide (109);
- and
- a housing (102) that at least partially houses the frame (104), the coil (106), the guide (109) and the plunger (108), wherein the guide (109) is prevented from rotating independently of the housing (102).
A method of manufacturing a solenoid assembly having a housing that at least partially houses a coil, a frame, a guide, and a plunger, comprising the step of placing the guide in the housing, wherein the guide is prevented from rotating independently of the housing.
A method of disassembling a solenoid assembly comprising the steps of:
- applying a torque to a housing;
- transferring the torque from the housing to a guide disposed at least partially in the housing, wherein the guide and housing are configured to rotate coincidentally;
- and
- removing at least one structure from the housing without compromising an encapsulation of the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.