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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2002
Joachim Schraudolf, Heilbronn, DE;
Klaus Rentschler, Gaeufelden, DE;
Helmut Neuschwander, Ludwigsburg, DE;
Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH, Ludwigsburg, DE;
Abstract
A method for producing a control valve assembly using a mold comprising an upper mold half ( ) and a lower mold half ( ). A shaft ( ) with premounted bearing blocks ( ) or other functional components is placed in the mold, and the control valves subsequently are injection-molded on the shaft ( ) in cavities ( ) via feeders ( ) to produce the control valve assembly. Afterward, the bearing blocks ( ) can no longer be detached. Because they are produced separately, the bearing blocks can have a complex geometry. This allows a considerable degree of freedom in the geometric design of the control valve assembly while nevertheless ensuring cost-effective production.