US3888279A - Fluidic selector valve - Google Patents

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US3888279A
US3888279A US401925A US40192573A US3888279A US 3888279 A US3888279 A US 3888279A US 401925 A US401925 A US 401925A US 40192573 A US40192573 A US 40192573A US 3888279 A US3888279 A US 3888279A
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Priority to DK493974A priority patent/DK493974A/da
Priority to GB41600/74A priority patent/GB1488384A/en
Priority to NL7412577A priority patent/NL7412577A/en
Priority to IT27772/74A priority patent/IT1022368B/en
Priority to DE19742446070 priority patent/DE2446070A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/20—Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/20—Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
    • A61M16/208—Non-controlled one-way valves, e.g. exhalation, check, pop-off non-rebreathing valves
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/8593—Systems
    • Y10T137/86911—Sequential distributor or collector type

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  • breathing apparatus such as ventilators using fluidic systems as control and power sources
  • different modes of operation are often incorporated into the same apparatus.
  • a breathing system which incorporates control, assist and assist/control modes
  • in the control position the patient is being breathed mechanically
  • in the assist position the patient triggers the apparatus
  • in the assist/control position both the mechanical and patient assist modes are in operation.
  • FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the fluidic switch of this invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of the fluidic switch of FIG. 2 through the section 22.
  • this invention provides a fluidic selector switch having a plurality of positions which are independently activated. It comprises a switch body housing a plurality of valve cores, e.g., tire valve cores which are activated by the depressing action of a spring activated ball.
  • a fluidic selector switch having a plurality of positions which are independently activated. It comprises a switch body housing a plurality of valve cores, e.g., tire valve cores which are activated by the depressing action of a spring activated ball.
  • a fluidic selector valve having a switch body 11 and a valve selector 12.
  • the switch body comprises a valve chamber 13, a valve 14, e.g., a tire valve in the chamber, a valve activator l6, e.g., a pin actuator in the chamber, and an open port 17 in fluid communication with the valve chamber via conduit 18.
  • a valve chamber, valve and communication conduit are illustrated, this is not a limitation of the invention as it is understood that 2, 3, 4 or more valve chambers valves and interconnecting conduits with the open part may be utilized, and that a description of one valve chamber, valve and valve actuator is all that is necessary for an understanding of the invention.
  • the valve selector 12 comprises a knob 19, a ball 21, a spring 22 and a ball chamber 23 for containing the ball and spring.
  • FIG. 2 shows three valve chambers 13, the open port 17, and the interconnecting conduits 18.
  • the ball chamber 23 is positioned (aligned) over the selected valve chamber and the ball actuated by the spring compressed pin actuator 16 which compresses (opens) the valve 14, thus releasing fluid, e.g., air, oxygen, and the like from a source, not shown, through conduit 26 past the valve and into conduit 18 to the open port 17.
  • fluid e.g., air, oxygen, and the like from a source, not shown
  • the valve selector is turned to that mode, thus removing the ball from the pin actuator and closing the valve 14 to shut off the fluid supply to the open port.
  • the valve contacting that mode is open as described above and fluid from it is then released to the open part.
  • the switch body is preferably a two piece body with one port 27 containing the tire valve.
  • the second part 28 containing the valve actuator and conduit 18.
  • the parts 27 and 28 may be secured together by conventional means e.g., a screw 29.
  • valve selector is held in slidable communication with port 28 of the switch body by a lock nut 31.
  • a fluidic selector valve device comprising in combination a switch body, a plurality of valve chambers in the switch body, a fluidic valve removably secured in each of the valve chambers, a valve actuator slidably received in each of the valve chambers, a port in the body in fluidic communication with the valve chambers, a rotatable valve selector slidably secured to the switch body, the selector comprising a housing and a chamber in the housing with a ball and spring in the chamber, the selector when rotated aligning the ball and spring housing such that the spring actuates the ball to compress the valve actuator to engage and open the valve to emit a fluid to the port.

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A fluidic selector valve having a plurality of mode positions which are independently activated, by the depressing action of a ball and spring mechanism upon a valve body.

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United States Patent Hiler June 10, 1975 [541 FLUIDIC SELECTOR VALVE 2,655,941 10/1953 Brown............ 137/627 1 1 mentor: Albert R. Hi1", Lakewood, @010 3312233??? 311322 311E111? 1335232? 73 Assigneez Sandoz Inc. 5 Hanover 3,800,821 4/!974 Kacsor 251/297 X [22] Filed: Sept 28, 1973 FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS l,650,587 9/1970 Germany l37/636.l [21] Appl. No.: 401,925
Primary Examiner-Robert G. Nilson 52 U.S. c1. 137/627; 137/607; 137/636; Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Gerald Sharkin; Robert 251/297 S. Honor; Walter F. Jewell [51] Int. Cl. Fl6k 11/14 [58] Field 6: Search 137/607, 609, 627, 636, ABSTRACT 137/6361; 251/297 A fluidic selector valve having a plurality of mode positions which are independently activated, by the de- [56] References Cited pressing action of a ball and spring mechanism upon a UNITED STATES PATENTS valve y- 2,376,022 5/1945 Wolcott |37/636.l 1 Claim, 2 Drawing Figures 1 FLUIDIC SELECTOR VALVE This invention relates to fluidic selector valves, more specifically, it relates to fluidic selector valves for use in a breathing apparatus.
In breathing apparatus, such as ventilators using fluidic systems as control and power sources, different modes of operation are often incorporated into the same apparatus. For example, in a breathing system which incorporates control, assist and assist/control modes, in the control position the patient is being breathed mechanically, in the assist position the patient triggers the apparatus, and in the assist/control position both the mechanical and patient assist modes are in operation.
It is desirable in this type of apparatus to be able to selectively switch from one operating mode to another without undue hindrance to the operator.
Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a fluidic selector valve which may selectively accommodate a plurality of modes in a fluidic breathing appparatus.
This and other objects of the invention become apparent from the following detailed description and drawing wherein:
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the fluidic switch of this invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the fluidic switch of FIG. 2 through the section 22.
Broadly, this invention provides a fluidic selector switch having a plurality of positions which are independently activated. It comprises a switch body housing a plurality of valve cores, e.g., tire valve cores which are activated by the depressing action of a spring activated ball.
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown generally at a fluidic selector valve having a switch body 11 and a valve selector 12. The switch body comprises a valve chamber 13, a valve 14, e.g., a tire valve in the chamber, a valve activator l6, e.g., a pin actuator in the chamber, and an open port 17 in fluid communication with the valve chamber via conduit 18. Although only one valve chamber, valve and communication conduit are illustrated, this is not a limitation of the invention as it is understood that 2, 3, 4 or more valve chambers valves and interconnecting conduits with the open part may be utilized, and that a description of one valve chamber, valve and valve actuator is all that is necessary for an understanding of the invention.
The valve selector 12 comprises a knob 19, a ball 21, a spring 22 and a ball chamber 23 for containing the ball and spring.
FIG. 2 shows three valve chambers 13, the open port 17, and the interconnecting conduits 18.
In operation when the selector knob 19 is turned to the desired operation mode, as indicated on a keyed index ring 24, the ball chamber 23 is positioned (aligned) over the selected valve chamber and the ball actuated by the spring compressed pin actuator 16 which compresses (opens) the valve 14, thus releasing fluid, e.g., air, oxygen, and the like from a source, not shown, through conduit 26 past the valve and into conduit 18 to the open port 17. When a different opera tional mode is desired, the valve selector is turned to that mode, thus removing the ball from the pin actuator and closing the valve 14 to shut off the fluid supply to the open port. When the ball reaches the new mode position, the valve contacting that mode is open as described above and fluid from it is then released to the open part.
The switch body is preferably a two piece body with one port 27 containing the tire valve. The second part 28 containing the valve actuator and conduit 18. The parts 27 and 28 may be secured together by conventional means e.g., a screw 29.
The valve selector is held in slidable communication with port 28 of the switch body by a lock nut 31.
What is claimed is:
l. A fluidic selector valve device comprising in combination a switch body, a plurality of valve chambers in the switch body, a fluidic valve removably secured in each of the valve chambers, a valve actuator slidably received in each of the valve chambers, a port in the body in fluidic communication with the valve chambers, a rotatable valve selector slidably secured to the switch body, the selector comprising a housing and a chamber in the housing with a ball and spring in the chamber, the selector when rotated aligning the ball and spring housing such that the spring actuates the ball to compress the valve actuator to engage and open the valve to emit a fluid to the port.

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1. A fluidic selector valve device comprising in combination a switch body, a plurality of valve chambers in the switch body, a fluidic valve removably secured in each of the valve chambers, a valve actuator slidably received in each of the valve chambers, a port in the body in fluidic communication with the valve chambers, a rotatable valve selector slidably secured to the switch body, the selector comprising a housing and a chamber in the housing with a ball and spring in the chamber, the selector when rotated aligning the ball and spring housing such that the spring actuates the ball to compress the valve actuator to engage and open the valve to emit a fluid to the port.
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US401925A US3888279A (en) 1973-09-28 1973-09-28 Fluidic selector valve
CH1266274A CH583870A5 (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-18
SE7411792A SE408463B (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-19 VALVE DEVICE
DK493974A DK493974A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-19
NL7412577A NL7412577A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-24 SELECTOR VALVE.
GB41600/74A GB1488384A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-24 Selector valve device
DE19742446070 DE2446070A1 (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-26 MULTI-DIRECTIONAL VALVE FOR FLUID MEDIA
JP49110061A JPS5060835A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-26
IT27772/74A IT1022368B (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-26 VALVE DEVICE SELECTOR OF FLUID TYPE
CA210,118A CA1022422A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-26 Fluidic selector valve device
FR7432549A FR2245894A1 (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-26
DD181368A DD115378A5 (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-27
BE148992A BE820453A (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-27 FLUID SELECTION VALVE DEVICE
ES430506A ES430506A1 (en) 1973-09-28 1974-09-28 Fluidic selector valve

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US3006375A (en) * 1957-10-03 1961-10-31 Anderson Co Valve
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US3006375A (en) * 1957-10-03 1961-10-31 Anderson Co Valve
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