James Arthur Mcintyre

US Patent:

49131893, Apr 3, 1990

Filed:

Mar 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/324766

Inventors:

Loren H. Kline - Oregon OH
Eddie L. Johnson - Detroit MI
John G. Berent - Madison Heights MI
James T. McIntyre - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

Colt Industries Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

F16K 1100

US Classification:

137560

Abstract:

A control module for controlling the operation of multiple fluid pressure actuated devices and electrical devices, as in an automotive heating/cooling system, includes a one-piece sheet metal frame or bracket upon which a plurality of solenoid valves, circuit boards and a manifold are assembled in a compact, tightly, but easily assembled, package. The assembled package is of a generally rectangular box-shaped configuration with electrical and fluid flow connections located at one end to connect with electric and fluid connectors fixedly mounted on the vehicle to provide a simple plug-in-type installation of the module on the vehicle assembly line.