A variably damped flow control solenoid is disclosed herein. The variably damped flow control solenoid includes an armature with a flow path therethrough, a plate, and a pin coupled with the plate. The pin extending from the plate toward the armature. The pin configured to provide a controlled annular gap with respect to the flow path of the armature for a portion of travel of the armature. The shape of the pin configured to provide a variable axial dependent rate of velocity to the armature for the portion of travel of the armature.
VARIABLY DAMPED FLOW CONTROL SOLENOID
2024-04-18
Patent
Electronic Resource
English