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Fluid Diverter Valve

Abstract: ABSTRACT FLUID DIVERTER VALVE The present disclosure provides a fluid diverter valve (100). The fluid diverter valve (100) includes a valve body (102), a diverting means (104), a plurality of first sealing elements (106), and a connecting means (108). The valve body (102) includes a bore (102a), at least one inlet port (102c), and at least three outlet ports (I02d, 102e, 102f, 102g). The diverting means (104) is disposed within the bore (102a), and includes a recess (104a), an opening (104b), and a lever (104c). The opening (104b) connects the at least one inlet port (102c) to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g). The plurality of first sealing elements (106) is positioned between the diverting means (104) and wall of the bore (102a). The present disclosure also provides a fluid diverter valve (200). (to be published with fig. 1)

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
06 February 2024
Publication Number
32/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

ADVIK HI-TECH PVT LTD
PLOT NO.B-5, CHAKAN INDUSTRIAL AREA, PHASE II, VILLAGE: VASULI, TALUKA: KHED, DIST.: PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA - 410 501.

Inventors

1. KORAVI JAYENDRA
113, GANESH TEMPLE AREA, MANENAGAR, RENDAL, TAL-HATKANANGLE, DIST-KOLHAPUR. 416203
2. JADHAV BHAVESH
AT POST PATHRI, TQ PHULAMBRI, DIST. AURANGABAD (SAMBHAJI NAGAR) PIN CODE 431111
3. VISPUTE SACHIN
PAVANI PRIDE, FLAT NO. C 306, SECTOR 32A, DR. D Y PATIL COLLEGE ROAD, RAVET PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Specification

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 OF 1970)
THE PATENT RULES, 200a
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 & Rule 13)
TITLE OF THE INVENTION: FLUID DIVERTER VALVE
APPLICANT: ADVIK HI-TECH PVT LTD
An Indian Entity Having Address As:
PLOT NO.B-5, CHAKAN INDUSTRIAL AREA, PHASE II, VILLAGE: VASULI, TALUKA: KHED, DIST.: PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA -
410501.
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed-

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
[0001 ] The present application claims priority from Indian provisional application having application number 202421007920 and filed on 6th day of February, 2024.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of fluid control systems and, in particular, relates to a fluid diverter valve.
BACKGROUND
[0003] In the automotive sector, thermal management systems plays a crucial role in regulating the temperature of components such as the electric motor, inverter, battery, and other systems. A water pump is commonly used to help dissipate heat. With increase in adoption of electric vehicles, demand for efficient thermal management solutions has grown. Among these, fluid diverter/control/coolant valves are widely used in electric vehicles to enhance thermal management efficiency.
[0004] Fluid diverter valves vary based on the number of inlet and outlet ports. A three-way valve consists of one inlet port, two outlet ports, and two flow positions, while a four-way valve has one inlet port, three outlet ports, and three flow positions. These fluid diverter valves regulate the direction of coolant flow. However, in existing fluid diverter valves, the flow direction is limited, that is limited flow positions in accordance with number of inlet ports and outlet ports.
[0005] In light of the foregoing discussion, there exists a need for an improved fluid diverter valve for thermal management systems which can address at least one of the above discussed challenges.
SUMMARY
[0006] In one example aspect, the present disclosure provides a fluid diverter valve. The fluid diverter valve includes a valve body, a diverting means, and a

plurality of first sealing elements. The valve body includes a bore, a stepped portion, at least one inlet port, and at least three outlet ports. The bore is disposed along an axis. In addition, the stepped portion is disposed below the bore. The at least one inlet port is located on the stepped portion. The at least three outlet ports are radial to the axis and are connected to the bore. The diverting means is disposed within the bore. In addition, the diverting means includes a recess, an opening, and a lever. The recess is disposed along the axis and connected to the at least one inlet port. The opening disposed radially along the axis and connected to the recess. Additionally, the lever is located over the recess along the axis. The opening connects the at least one inlet port to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports. The plurality of first sealing elements is positioned between the diverting means and wall of the bore. The plurality of first sealing element includes at least one hole.
[0007] In another embodiment, the fluid diverter valve also includes a connecting means. The connecting means includes an annular portion and an extruded portion on inner periphery of the annular portion. The diverting means is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion and the stepped portion. The annular portion is connected to the wall of the bore for securing the diverting means and the plurality of first sealing element within the valve body.
[0008] In yet another embodiment, the diverting means includes at least one first groove. In addition, at least one second sealing element is positioned in the at least one first groove to fluidically seal the diverting means and the connecting means.
[0009] In yet another embodiment, the diverting means includes at least one second groove. In addition, at least one third sealing element is positioned in the at least one second groove to fluidically seal the diverting means and the valve body.
[0010] In yet another embodiment, the wall of the bore includes a plurality of projected portions. Additionally, each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions is located between two consecutive outlet ports from the at least three outlet ports. Also, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing

elements is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions.
[0011] In yet another embodiment, the opening around periphery of the diverting means defines an angle around the axis.
[0012] In yet another embodiment, the valve body includes at least two first connecting elements for mounting a control device thereon.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the control device includes a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever. Additionally, controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the opening of the diverting means to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports, facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the at least one inlet port to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports.
[0014] In yet another embodiment, the diverting means includes at least one first cavity located over the recess at a distance from the lever. In addition, a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity.
[0015] In yet another embodiment, the control device includes at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine position of the opening relative to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports.
[0016] In yet another embodiment, the control device controls the rotation means for aligning the opening with the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports, based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the at least one inlet port to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports.
[0017] In yet another embodiment, the valve body includes at least two second connecting elements.
[0018] In another example aspect, the present disclosure provides a fluid diverter valve. The fluid diverter valve includes a valve body, a diverting means, and a plurality of first sealing elements. The valve body includes a bore, a stepped portion,

and at least three ports. The bore is disposed along an axis. The stepped portion is disposed below the bore. The at least three ports are radial to the axis and connected to the bore. Additionally, the diverting means is disposed within the bore. The diverting means includes at least two recesses and a lever. The at least two recesses are disposed radially along the axis and interconnected to each other. The lever is disposed over the at least two recesses along the axis. In addition, tshe plurality of first sealing elements is positioned between the diverting means and wall of the bore. In addition, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing element includes at least one hole.
[0019] In an embodiment, the fluid diverter valve also includes a connecting means. The connecting means includes an annular portion and an extruded portion on inner periphery of the annular portion. The diverting means is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion and the stepped portion. The annular portion is connected to the wall of the bore for securing the diverting means and the plurality of first sealing element within the valve body.
[0020] In another embodiment, the diverting means includes at least one first groove. In addition, at least one second sealing element is positioned in the at least one first groove to fluidically seal the diverting means and the connecting means.
[0021] In yet another embodiment, the wall of the bore includes a plurality of projected portions. In addition, each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions is located between two consecutive ports from the at least three ports. In addition, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing elements is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions.
[0022] In yet another embodiment, the at least three ports defines an inlet port and at least two outlet ports. The at least two recesses corresponds to the inlet port and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports.

[0023] In yet another embodiment, the valve body includes at least two first connecting elements for mounting a control device thereon.
[0024] In yet another embodiment, the control device includes a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever. Additionally, controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the at least two recesses to the inlet port and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports, facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the inlet port to the at least one port from the at least two outlet ports.
[0025] In yet another embodiment, the diverting means includes at least one first cavity located over the at least two recesses at a distance from the lever. In addition, a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity.
[0026] In yet another embodiment, the control device includes at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine positioning of the at least two recesses relative to at least three ports.
[0027] In yet another embodiment, the control device controls the rotation means for aligning the at least two recesses to the inlet port and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports, based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the inlet port to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports.
[0028] In yet another embodiment, the valve body includes at least two second connecting elements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0029] Having thus described the disclosure in general terms, references will now be made to the accompanying figures, wherein:
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates a lateral cross-sectional view (100a) of a fluid diverter valve (100), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (100b) of the fluid diverter valve (100), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 3 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (100c) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for a diverting means (104) defining an angle (0) of 60 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 4 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (lOOd) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) defining the angle (0) of 90 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 5 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (lOOe) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) defining the angle (0) of 180 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view (lOOf) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) involving three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[003 6] FIG. 7 illustrates a top view (1 OOg) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) involving four outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0037] FIG. 8 illustrates a lateral cross-sectional view (200a) of a fluid diverter valve (200), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0038] FIG. 9 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (200b) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for a diverting means (204) involving two recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIG. 10 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (200c) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) including three recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded view (200d) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) involving the two recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure; and
[0041] FIG. 12 illustrates an exploded view (200e) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) including the three recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0042] It should be noted that the accompanying figures are intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that accompanying figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] Reference will now be made in more detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. In this regard, the present embodiments may have different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the descriptions set forth herein. Accordingly, the embodiments are merely described below, by referring to the figures, to explain aspects of embodiments of the present description. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Throughout the present disclosure, the expression "at least one of a, b and c" indicates only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, all of a, b, and c, or variations thereof.
[0044] The subject matter of the present disclosure may include various modifications and various embodiments, and example embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in more detail in the detailed description. Effects and features of the subject matter of the present disclosure, and implementation methods therefor will become clear with reference to the embodiments described herein below together with the drawings. The subject

matter of the present disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
[0045] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or corresponding elements will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and thus, redundant description thereof will not be repeated.
[0046] It will be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0047] An expression used in the singular may also encompasses the expression of the plural, unless it has a clearly different meaning in the context.
[0048] In the following embodiments, it is to be understood that the terms such as "including," "includes," "having," "comprises," and "comprising," are intended to indicate the existence of the features or elements disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the possibility that one or more other features or elements may exist or may be added.
[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates a lateral cross-sectional view (100a) of a fluid diverter valve (100), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (100b) of the fluid diverter valve (100), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (100c) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for a diverting means (104) defining an angle (0) of 60 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (lOOd) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) defining the angle (6) of 90 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (lOOe) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) defining the angle (9) of 180 degrees, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top view (lOOf) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) involving three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 illustrates a top view (lOOg) of the fluid diverter valve (100) for the diverting means (104) involving four outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0050] FIG. 8 illustrates a lateral cross-sectional view (200a) of a fluid diverter valve (200), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (200b) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for a diverting means (204) involving two recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view (200c) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) including three recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded view (200d) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) involving the two recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates an exploded view (200e) of the fluid diverter valve (200) for the diverting means (204) including the three recesses (204a), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0051 ] In an implementation, the fluid diverter valve (100) includes a valve body (102), the diverting means (104), and a plurality of first sealing elements (106).
[0052] The valve body (102) includes a bore (102a), a stepped portion (102b), at least one inlet port (102c), and at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g). The bore (102a) is disposed along an axis (X). In addition, the stepped portion (102b) is disposed below the bore (102a). The at least one inlet port (102c) is located on the stepped portion (102b). The at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g) are radial to the axis (X) and are connected to the bore (102a). The diverting means (104) is disposed within the bore (102a).

[005 3 ] In addition, the diverting means (104) includes a recess (104a), an opening (104b), and a lever (104c). The recess (104a) is disposed along the axis (X) and connected to the at least one inlet port (102c). The opening (104b) disposed radially along the axis (X) and connected to the recess (104a). Additionally, the lever (104c) is located over the recess (104a) along.the axis (X). The opening (104b) connects the at least one inlet port (102c) to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
[0054] The plurality of first sealing elements (106) is positioned between the diverting means (104) and wall of the bore (102a). The plurality of first sealing element (106) includes at least one hole (106a).
[0055] The fluid diverter valve (100) also includes a connecting means (108). The connecting means (108) includes an annular portion (108a) and an extruded portion (108b) on inner periphery of the annular portion (108a). The diverting means (104) is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion (108b) and the stepped portion (102b). The annular portion (108a) is connected to the wall of the bore (102a) for securing the diverting means (104) and the plurality of first sealing element (106) within the valve body (102).
[0056] The diverting means (104) includes at least one first groove (104d). In addition, at least one second sealing element (110a) is positioned in the at least one first groove (104d) to fluidically seal the diverting means (104) and the connecting means (108).
[0057] The diverting means (104) includes at least one second groove (104e). In addition, at least one third sealing element (110b) is positioned in the at least one second groove (104e) to fluidically seal the diverting means (104) and the valve body (102).
[0058] The wall of the bore (102a) includes a plurality of projected portions (102h). Additionally, each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions (102h) is located between two consecutive outlet ports from the at least three outlet

ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g). Also, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing elements (106) is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions (102h).
[0059] The opening (104b) around periphery of the diverting means (104) defines the angle (0) around the axis (X).
[0060] The valve body (102) includes at least two first connecting elements (102j) for mounting a control device thereon.
[0061] The control device includes a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever (104c). Additionally, controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the opening (104b) of the diverting means (104) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (I02d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
[0062] The diverting means (104) includes at least one first cavity (102i) located over the recess (104a) at a distance from the lever (104c). In addition, a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity (102i).
[0063] In an embodiment, the control device may include at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine position of the opening (104b) relative to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
[0064] The control device controls the rotation means for aligning the opening (104b) with the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the at least one inlet port (102 c) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
[0065] The valve body (102) includes at least two second connecting elements (102k) for mounting the fluid diverier valve (100).

[0066] In an example, the opening (104b) of the diverting means (104) may involve the angle (0) of 60 degrees, as illustrated in FIG. 3. Thus, based on alignment of the opening (104b) with any one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), the flow of the fluid may be diverted from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the any one outlet port. In an aspect, the fluid may flow from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the outlet port (102d, 102e, 102f, or 102g).
[0067] In another example, the opening (104b) of the diverting means (104) may involve the angle (0) of 90 degrees, as illustrated in FIG. 4. Thus, based on alignment of the opening (104b) with any two consecutive outlet ports from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), the flow of the fluid may be diverted from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the any two consecutive outlet ports. In another aspect, the fluid may flow from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the two outlet ports (102d and 102e, 102e and 102f, 102f and 102g, or 102g and 102d).
[0068] In yet another example, the opening (104b) of the diverting means (104) may involve the angle (0) of 180 degrees, as illustrated in FIG. 5. Thus, based on alignment of the opening (104b) with any three consecutive outlet ports from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), the flow of the fluid may be diverted from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the any three consecutive outlet ports. In yet another aspect, the fluid may flow from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the three outlet ports (102d, 102e and 102f; 102e, 102f and 102g; or 102g, 102e andl02d).
[0069] In another implementation, the fluid diverter valve (200) includes a valve body (202), a diverting means (204), and a plurality of first sealing elements (206).
[0070] The valve body (202) includes a bore (202a), a stepped portion (202b), and at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f). The bore (202a) is disposed along an axis (X). The stepped portion (202b) is disposed below the bore (202a). The at least

three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f) are radial to the axis (X) and connected to the bore (202a).
[0071] The diverting means (204) is disposed within the bore (202a). The diverting means (204) includes at least two recesses (204a) and a lever (204b). The at least two recesses (204a) are disposed radially along the axis (X) and interconnected to each other. The lever (204b) is disposed over the at least two recesses (204a) along the axis (X).
[0072] The plurality of first sealing elements (206) is positioned between the diverting means (204) and wall of the bore (202a).In addition, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing element (206) includes at least one hole (206a).
[0073] The fluid diverter valve (200) also includes a connecting means (208). The connecting means (208) includes an annular portion (208a) and an extruded portion (208b) on inner periphery of the annular portion (208a). The diverting means (204) is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion (208b) and the stepped portion (202b). The annular portion (208a) is connected to the wall of the bore (202a) for securing the diverting means (204) and the plurality of first sealing element (206) within the valve body (202).
[0074] The diverting means (204) includes at least one first groove (204c). In addition, at least one second sealing element (210a) is positioned in the at least one first groove (204c) to fluidically seal the diverting means (204) and the connecting means (208).
[0075] The wall of the bore (202a) includes a plurality of projected portions (202g). In addition, each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions (202g) is located between two consecutive ports from the at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f). In addition, each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing elements (206) is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions (202g).

[0076] The at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f) defines an inlet port (202c) and at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f). The at least two recesses (204a) corresponds to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f).
[0077] The valve body (202) includes at least two first connecting elements (202h) for mounting a control device thereon.
[0078] The control device includes a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever (204b). Additionally, controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the at least two recesses (204a) to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the inlet port (202c) to the at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f).
[0079] The diverting means (104) includes at least one first cavity located over the at least two recesses (204a) at a distance from the lever (204c). In addition, a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity.
[0080] In an example, the control device may include at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine positioning of the at least two recesses (204a) relative to at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f).
[0081 ] The control device controls the rotation means for aligning the at least two recesses (204a) to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the inlet port (202c) to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f).
[0082] The valve body (202) includes at least two second connecting elements (202i) for mounting the fluid diverter valve (200).

[0083] In an example, the diverting means (104) may involve two recesses (204a), as illustrated in FIG. 9. Thus, based on alignment of one recess from the two recesses (204a) with the inlet port (202c) and other recess with any one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), the flow of the fluid may be diverted from the at least one inlet port (102c) thereto. In an aspect, the fluid may flow from the inlet port (202c) to the outlet port (204d, 204e or 204f).
[0084] In another example, the diverting means (104) may involve three recesses (204a), as illustrated in FIG. 10. Thus, based on alignment of one recess from the three recesses (204a) with the inlet port (202c) and other two recesses with any two ports from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), the flow of the fluid may be diverted from the at least one inlet port (102c) thereto. In an aspect, the fluid may flow from the inlet port (202c) to the outlet ports (204d and 204e, 204e and 204f, or204fand204d).
[0085] In an example, the fluid diverter valve (100) and/or the fluid diverter valve (200) may be referred to as a three-valve valve and/or four-way valve. In another example, the fluid diverter valve (100) and/or the fluid diverter valve (200) may be used in thermal management system of a vehicle (such as but not limited to an electric vehicle).
[0086] The fluid diverter valve (100) and/or the fluid diverter valve (200) offers numerous technical advantages, but are not limited to the following:
• Increased flow control options with inlet and outlet ports to provide greater adaptability in thermal management systems compared to conventional single-directional valves.
• Three-way and Four-way valve configurations for the fluid diverter valve (100) and/or the fluid diverter valve (200) offers multiple flow positions to allow better integration into various vehicle cooling architectures.

• Availability of three outlet ports and dedicated inlet port for the three-way valve configuration, and four outlet ports and dedicated inlet port for the four-way valve configuration.
• Facilitates diversion of flow of fluid from an axial direction to a radial direction, or vice-versa.
• Elimination of flow direction limitations. The fluid diverter valve (100) and/or the fluid diverter valve (200) enables the fluid (or coolant) to be directed as needed to enhance thermal efficiency and system responsiveness.
• Compact and efficient structure allows for integration into existing thermal management systems without requiring major modifications.
[0087] It should be understood that embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Descriptions of features or aspects within each embodiment should typically be considered as available for other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. While one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the figures, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the following claims, and equivalents thereof.

We Claim:
1. A fluid diverter valve (100) comprising:
a valve body (102) comprises a bore (102a) along an axis (X), a stepped portion (102b) disposed below the bore (102a), at least one inlet port (102c) located on the stepped portion (102b), and at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g) radial to the axis (X) and connected to the bore (102a);
a diverting means (104) disposed within the bore (102a), wherein the diverting means (104) comprises a recess (104a) along the axis (X) and connected to the at least one inlet port (102c), an opening (104b) radially along the axis (X) and connected to the recess (104a), and a lever (104c) located over the recess (104a) along the axis (X), wherein the opening (104b) connects the at least one inlet port (102c) to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g); and
a plurality of first sealing elements (106) positioned between the,, diverting means (104) and wall of the bore (102a), wherein the plurality of first sealing element (106) comprises at least one hole (106a).
2. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a connecting means (108), wherein the connecting means (108) comprises an annular portion (108a) and an extruded portion (108b) on inner periphery of the annular portion (108a), wherein the diverting means (104) is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion (108b) and the stepped portion (102b), wherein the annular portion (108a) is connected to the wall of the bore (102a) for securing the diverting means (104) and the plurality of first sealing element (106) within the valve body (102).
3. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the diverting means (104) comprises at least one first groove (104d), wherein at least one

second sealing element (110a) is positioned in the at least one first groove (104d) to fluidically seal the diverting means (104) and the connecting means (108).
4. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the diverting means (104) comprises at least one second groove (104e), wherein at least one third sealing element (110b) is positioned in the at least one second groove (104e) to fluidically seal the diverting means (104) and the valve body (102).
5. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the wall of the bore (102a) comprises a plurality of projected portions (102h), wherein each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions (102h) is located between two consecutive outlet ports from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), wherein each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing elements (106) is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions (102h).
6. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the opening (104b) around periphery of the diverting means (104) defines an angle (0) around the axis (X).
7. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the valve body (102) comprises at least two first connecting elements (102j) for mounting a control device thereon.
8. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the control device comprises a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever (104c), wherein controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the opening (104b) of the diverting means (104) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).

9. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the diverting means (104) comprises at least one first cavity (102i) located over the recess (102a) at a distance from the lever (104c), wherein a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity (102i).
10. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the control device comprises at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine position of the opening (104b) relative to at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
11. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the control device controls rotation means for aligning the opening (104b) with the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g), based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the at least one inlet port (102c) to the at least one outlet port from the at least three outlet ports (102d, 102e, 102f, 102g).
12. The fluid diverter valve (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the valve body (102) comprises at least two second connecting elements (102k).
13. A fluid diverter valve (200) comprising:
a valve body (202) comprises a bore (202a) along an axis (X), a stepped portion (202b) disposed below the bore (202a), at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f) radial to the axis (X) and connected to the bore (202a);
a diverting means (204) disposed within the bore (202a), wherein the diverting means (204) comprises at least two recesses (204a) radially along the axis (X) and interconnected to each other, and a lever (204b) located over the at least two recesses (204a) along the axis (X); and

a plurality of first sealing elements (206) positioned between the diverting means (204) and wall of the bore (202a), wherein each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing element (206) comprises at least one hole (206a).
14. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 13, comprises a connecting means (208), wherein the connecting means (208) comprises an annular portion (208a) and an extruded portion (208b) on inner periphery of the annular portion (208a), wherein the diverting means (204) is rotatably engaged within the extruded portion (208b) and the stepped portion (202b), wherein the annular portion (208a) is connected to the wall of the bore (202a) for securing the diverting means (204) and the plurality of first sealing element (206) within the valve body (202).
15. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the diverting means (204) comprises at least one first groove (204c), wherein at least one second sealing element (210a) is positioned in the at least one first groove (204c) to fluidically seal the diverting means (204) and the connecting means (208).
16. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the wall of the bore (202a) comprises a plurality of projected portions (202g), wherein each projected portion from the plurality of projected portions (202g) is located between two consecutive ports from the at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f), wherein each first sealing element from the plurality of first sealing elements (206) is located between two consecutive projected portions from the plurality of projected portions (202g).
17. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f) defines an inlet port (202c) and at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), wherein the at least two recesses (204a) corresponds to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f).

18. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 17, wherein the valve body (202) comprises at least two first connecting elements (202h) for mounting a control device thereon.
19. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 18, wherein the control device comprises a rotating means co-axially coupled to the lever (204b), wherein controlled activation of the rotating means aligns the at least two recesses (204a) to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), facilitating diversion of a flow of fluid from the inlet port (202c) to the at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f).
20. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 19, wherein the diverting means (104) comprises at least one first cavity located over the at least two recesses (204a) at a distance from the lever (204c), wherein a magnet is mounted in the at least one first cavity.
21. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 20, wherein the control device comprises at least one hall-effect sensor to detect changes in magnetic field of the magnet to determine positioning of the at least two recesses (204a) relative to at least three ports (202c, 202d, 202e, 202f).
22. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 21, wherein the control device controls rotation means for aligning the at least two recesses (204a) to the inlet port (202c) and to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e, 202f), based on an input for diverting the flow of the fluid from the inlet port (202c) to at least one port from the at least two outlet ports (202d, 202e,202f).
23. The fluid diverter valve (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the valve body (202) comprises at least two second connecting elements (202i).

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1 202421007920-Other Patent Document-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
2 202421007920-Form 5-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
3 202421007920-Form 30-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
4 202421007920-Form 3-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
5 202421007920-Form 2(Title Page)-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
6 202421007920-Form 1-060224.pdf 2024-02-08
7 202421007920-Form 5-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
8 202421007920-Form 3-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
9 202421007920-Form 2-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
10 202421007920-Form 2(Title Page)-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
11 202421007920-Form 1-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
12 202421007920-Drawing-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
13 202421007920-Description(Complete)-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
14 202421007920-CORRESPONDENCE-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
15 202421007920-Claims-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
16 202421007920-Abstract-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
17 202421007920-(AUTHORIZATION LETTER)-050225.pdf 2025-02-11
18 Abstract.jpg 2025-05-31