Abstract:
According to the embodiments described herein, a bottom loading valve (10) includes a drive member (40), a valve body (22), and a piston (44). The drive member is operably coupled to a motor. The valve body defines a fluid passageway (120) and one or more lateral openings (124). The drive member is positioned within the fluid passageway. The one or more lateral openings are offset laterally from the drive member. The piston is engaged with the drive member. The piston moves throughout an open position and a closed position, as the drive member communicates force from the motor. When the piston is in the closed position, the piston fully obstructs the one or more lateral openings from the fluid passageway.