Flex Ltd.
Compensation of jet forces in a valve with an axial outlet

Abstract:

A solenoid-operated valve assembly that reduces the jet flow of fluid or gas in an axially exiting valve. The valve assembly comprises a spool valve, a valve member housing, and a flow path. The spool valve comprises a fluid communication channel, a tail, and an inlet seat. The valve member housing comprises at least one inlet, at least one nozzle flow director, and at least one outlet. The flow path begins at the at least one inlet and exits at the at least one outlet. The at least one nozzle flow director is within the flow path. The spool valve moves axially within the valve member housing between a closed position and an open position. The inlet seat closes the at least one flow path at the inlet when the spool valve is in the closed position. A method of operation of the solenoid-operated valve assembly is also provided.