MULTIPLE-WAY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR SANITARY FITTINGS Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: multiple-way valves, particularly adapted for use in sanitary equipment.

SUBSTANCE: multiple-way valve assembly comprises at least three separate valves. Each valve has seat and locking body displaceable relative the seat and having changeover member. The changeover member is connected with locking bodies of separate valves to actuate the locking bodies and has point support in central part thereof to create changeover point. The valve assembly may be actuated when only one separate valve is opened. The valve assembly may have drive for each separate valve. Each drive associated with particular valve may open above valve by closing previously opened separate valve and provision of closed state of previously closed separate valve.

EFFECT: increased operational simplicity easiness.

12 cl, 3 dwg