Variable valve universal bracket design
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1. A solenoid bracket assembly for a hydraulically actuated valve system comprising:
- a bracket in a first position having at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, a cupped lower surface, a first mounting flange at a first orientation and a second mounting flange at a second orientation;
a solenoid having a main body and a connector protruding from said main body;
said cupped lower surface cooperable with said main body to retain the main body within the bracket; and
said side walls and said upper cross member forming at least one opening through which said connector may protrude;
wherein the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are not symmetrical about the bracket with respect to the opening and when the bracket is rotated from the first position to a second position, the solenoid and the connector remain in the same orientation relative to the hydraulically actuated valve system.
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Abstract
A universal multi-orientation bracket design for attaching solenoids to a housing of a hydraulically actuated variable valve system. The bracket having at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, a cupped lower surface and at least one mounting flange. The cupped lower surface is shaped to insert a solenoid main body and gaps included in the side walls for a protruding solenoid connector.
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1. A solenoid bracket assembly for a hydraulically actuated valve system comprising:
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a bracket in a first position having at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, a cupped lower surface, a first mounting flange at a first orientation and a second mounting flange at a second orientation; a solenoid having a main body and a connector protruding from said main body; said cupped lower surface cooperable with said main body to retain the main body within the bracket; and said side walls and said upper cross member forming at least one opening through which said connector may protrude; wherein the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are not symmetrical about the bracket with respect to the opening and when the bracket is rotated from the first position to a second position, the solenoid and the connector remain in the same orientation relative to the hydraulically actuated valve system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A multi-orientation bracket for a hydraulically actuated valve system comprising;
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at least two sidewalls, an upper cross member, and a cupped lower surface defining at least two openings; and
,a first mounting flange at a first orientation and a second mounting flange at a second orientation, wherein the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are not symmetrical about the upper cross member relative to the at least two openings. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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