Compact and Modular Valve
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorAndrew Swantek
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Abstract
Disclosed is a valve core for adjusting fluid flow in a multi-port valve assembly having a valve body defining a valve seat. The valve core includes a valve plug, and a valve stem. The valve plug defines two or more flow channels to facilitate fluid flow between two or more channel ports. The valve plug is configured to rotate within the valve seat about an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. The valve stem extends outwardly from the valve plug.
Claims16
A valve core for adjusting fluid flow in a multi-port valve assembly having a valve body defining a valve seat, the valve core comprising:
- a valve plug defining two or more flow channels configured to facilitate fluid flow between two or more channel ports, wherein the valve plug is configured to rotate within the valve seat about an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position;
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- a valve stem extending outwardly from the valve plug.
A multi-port valve assembly for adjusting fluid flow, the multi-port valve assembly comprising:
- a valve body defining a valve seat fluidly coupled to each of a plurality of ports, wherein the plurality of ports comprises a first port, a second port, a third port, and a fourth port;
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- a valve core having a valve plug and a valve stem extending outwardly from the valve plug,
- wherein the valve plug defines two or more flow channels, and
- wherein the valve plug is configured to rotate within the valve seat about an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position to redirect or throttle a flow rate between two or more of the plurality of ports via the two or more flow channels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.