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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2005
Daniel R. Ibrahim, Metamora, IL (US);
Jeremy T. Claus, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Daniel R. Ibrahim, Metamora, IL (US);
Jeremy T. Claus, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for suppressing spark damage to components of a solenoid operated valve assembly. The assembly may include a solenoid having a solenoid coil and an armature movable under the influence of the solenoid coil. A valve member may be operably connected to the armature and configured to selectively contact a valve seat. An element may be associated with the solenoid operated valve assembly and configured to suppress spark discharge between two or more of the components of the valve assembly.
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