Abstract: Flow from the inlet chamber to the outlet chamber is regulated by the sleeve valve moving relative to the metering cone fixed in the valve body. The valve is guided in the stainless steel ring molded into the partition between the chambers. The valve is actuated by a hybrid linear actuator. The valve seats on the shoulder or flange and the effects of lift-off of the valve are minimized by the sharp edge on the valve and by the uniform diameter section of the metering cone. The sleeve valve is offset inwardly so the I.D. at the sharp edge is the same as the O.D. where the valve passes through the ring. This prevents loss of control of the valve. The valve hits a stop before the sleeve clears the cone and this prevents the valve from reaching a position in which the actuator and return spring have no effect.

Abstract: The solenoid plunger normally closes the center vent hole in the diaphragm so inlet pressure is applied through the bleed hole to the space above the diaphragm resulting in enough pressure to close the diaphragm on the valve seat. When the solenoid is actuated, the plunger is lifted, allowing water to flow through the vent faster than it can flow through the bleed hole. This lowers the pressure above the diaphragm so inlet pressure can move the diaphragm from the seat and full flow can take place. The bleed hole is quite small. To prevent entrained particles from reaching and plugging the bleed hole, an arcuate groove having a width less than the bleed hole diameter is molded into the diaphragm to trap particles in the groove and prevent the particles from reaching and closing the bleed hole.