Festo Ag & Co

Manfred R&uuml;dle

Michael Berner

A valve arrangement, which possesses a plurality of valve units mounted on each other in sequence in an array direction ( ) on each other. For this purpose each valve unit ( ) possesses, on opposite sides, a first mounting face ( ) and a second mounting face ( ). In the interior of each valve unit ( ) there extends, in a direction athwart the array direction ( ), at least one internal flow duct ( and ). On its longitudinal side, facing the first mounting face ( ), same is delimited by a lateral duct wall ( and ) of the respective valve unit ( ). On the opposite longitudinal side it is at least partially open, the open length section ( and ) being covered by the mounted neighboring valve unit. Accordingly compact width dimensions are possible.

Valve assembly comprising an internal flow channel with an open longitudinal section

A control means which possesses an electrical control unit having a bus connection, electronic circuitry and at least one electrical output. On the latter a valve is connection by means of cooperating connection means, said valve serving for the control of fluid flows, the two connection means providing for both electrical contact and also fixation of the valve in place. Furthermore, an electrically actuated valve is provided by the invention, which is held in place exclusively by a single connection means on a control unit and is provided with electrical plug contact means, which render possible connection with such electrical plug contact means of the electronic control unit, whose plug contact elements are arranged in quicunx.

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Esslingen, Germany

Manfred Rüdle

Growing community of inventors

Esslingen, Germany

Manfred R&uuml;dle

Manfred Rüdle