ТЕРМОСТАТ

Изобретение относится к области газовых бытовых кухонных плит и, в частности, к термостату для бытовых кухонных плит. Термостат для бытовых кухонных плит, работающих от газа, содержит корпус, в котором образованы впускной канал и выпускной канал, выполненные с возможностью получения газового потока от подающего источника и для подачи такого газового потока в газовую горелку. Также содержит камеру, имеющую цилиндрическую форму и сообщающуюся по текучей среде с впускным каналом. Камера выполнена с возможностью сообщения по текучей среде с выпускным каналом, либо непосредственно, через основное отверстие, образованное на ее одном конце, либо опосредованно, через вспомогательный канал, который образован в корпусе термостата и проходит в выпускной канал, обходя указанное основное отверстие. Указанные основное отверстие и вспомогательный канал соответственно имеют такие размеры, чтобы обеспечить максимальный и минимальный расходы газа. Термостат дополнительно содержит клапан, имеющий цилиндрическую ...

Устройство контроля реле 8Э123М при испытании на безотказность

Изобретение относится к испытательной технике, в частности к устройствам контроля реле, и может быть использовано для контроля электромагнитных реле 8Э123М. Технический результат заключается в повышении достоверности факта замыкания контактов каждого реле после подачи управляющего напряжения на катушки реле. Технический результат достигается заявленным устройством контроля реле при испытании на безотказность, содержащим источники постоянного тока, пульт, кабель подачи напряжения, миллиамперметр, милливольтметр, переменное сопротивление, пакетный переключатель, шунт, дополнительно введены параллельно каждому контакту реле последовательно соединенные сигнальная лампочка контроля замыкания контактов реле и резистор, кабель подключения пары сигнальная лампочка контроля замыкания контактов реле и резистор к контактам каждого реле, в пульт дополнительно введен штепсельный разъем для подключения кабеля подключения пары сигнальная лампочка контроля замыкания контактов реле и резистор к контактам ...

ТЕРМОСТАТ

... 1. Термостат (10) для бытовых газовых плиток, включающий корпус (20), внутри которого образован входной (23) и выходной (24) каналы, способные соответственно принимать газовый поток из источника газа и передавать такой газовый поток на газовую горелку, а также камеру (25), имеющую цилиндрически ориентированную форму и находящуюся в жидкостном сообщении с указанным входным каналом (23), причем указанная камера (25) также находится в жидкостном сообщении с указанным выходным каналом (24) либо напрямую, через основное отверстие (70), образованное на его конце, либо косвенно, через вторичный канал (71), который образуется в корпусе (20) термостата (10) и достигает выходного канала (24), в обход указанного основного отверстия (70), причем указанное основное отверстие и вторичный канал (70, 71) соответственно регулируются по размеру для максимальной и минимальной скорости потока газа; термостат (10) также включает клапан (80), находящийся в камере (25) и способный регулировать скорость газового ...

Thermostats

A thermostat 1 has a hollow body 3 containing a thermally responsive material, such as a wax or other thermally conductive material. An actuator 11 such as a rod or piston may be mounted in a bore 9 and may be separated from the thermally responsive material by a force transmitting member 13. The force transmitting member 13 is affixed to the body 3. This may be by over moulding or through a mechanical key. In use, expansion of the thermally responsive material may act on a lower end of the force transmitting member 13, deforming the member 13 and causing it to push on the inner end of actuator 11, moving it. The converse is true.

Temperature-responsive control mechanism

A thermosensitive actuator for controlling a valve closure member 31 comprises a temperature responsive member 50, preferably formed of a memory alloy, which is biassed against expansion by a spring 52, the positions of the closure member 31 with respect to the temperature sensitive member 50 and of the whole actuator with respect to the valve seat 25 both being adjustable to vary the temperature range of operation of the valve and to vary the temperature. within that range, at which the valve closes. The member 50 may be formed as a helical spring as shown or as a mass which acts on a piston attached to the valve closure member 31. The actuator may alternatively be used to control an electric switch. ...

THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR WARM WATER HEATING ELEMENTS

Metal bellows and thermal valve with this metal bellows

Ein Metallbalg 1 umfasst zwei Flansche (2 und 3), die mit einem zwischen ihnen angeordneten gewellten Rohr (4) dichtend verbunden sind. In den Metallbalg (1) ist ein längenveränderlicher Stab (5) vorgesehen, der an seinen über den Metallbalg (1) vorstehenden Enden mit Außengewinden (11) versehen ist. Der Längsbohrung (9) in dem Stab (5) ist ein Ventil (10) zugeordnet, über das ein Arbeitsmedium in den Metallbalg (1) eingefüllt werden kann. Das Arbeitsmedium ist insbesondere ein Gemisch aus Sauerstoff, einem Buten, Helium und gegebenenfalls weiteren Gasen als Verunreinigungen.

THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR WARM WATER HEATING ELEMENTS

Water temperature regulating valve

A water temperature regulating valve (10) including a valve body (12) having a cavity (13) in which mixing of fluids can occur, and provided with a hot fluid (or heated water) inlet (18) adapted for communication with a source of hot (or heated) water, a cooled fluid inlet (16) adapted for communication with an apparatus that has used the mixed fluid for heating, a mixed fluid outlet (14) adapted for communication with an apparatus that uses the mixed fluid for heating, and a return fluid outlet (20) adapted for communication with the source of hot (or heated) water, all inlets and outlets also being in communication with the cavity (13) provided within the valve body (12), said cavity (13) being provided with an insert (24) in a sealing relationship with an inner surface of the said cavity (13), said insert (24) having a central bore (42) and also defining flow passages and being configured to direct the flows of hot fluid entering the cavity (13) via the hot fluid inlet (18) and cooled ...

SOLAR HEATER SYSTEM AND VALVE

Operating device for a valve and belonging motion amplifier

WAX-PELLET THERMOSTAT

WAX-PELLET THERMOSTAT A wax-pellet thermostat has a valve seat, a piston secured to the valve, a guide member slidably mounted on the piston, a valve secured to the guide member, a diaphragm secured to the guide member, and a wax provided in the cylinder. A gap is provided in the guide member around the piston so as to accumulate coolant entered along the piston. The gap is provided to discharge the coolant from the guide member when the wax expands to cause a part of the diaphragm to enter into the gap.

Elektrische Temperaturreguliereinrichtung.

Auf Temperaturschwankungen ansprechender elektrischer Schalter.

Einstellvorrichtung an Temperaturreglern und -Schaltern.

Thermostatische Kontrollvorrichtung für Öfen.

Temperaturregler.

Raum-Thermostat.

Temperaturregler.

Thermostat.

Elektrischer Temperatur-Regulator.

Regler mit von einer physikalischen Grösse beeinflusstem Organ, das Bewegungen in Abhängigkeit von Veränderungen dieser Grösse hervorruft.

Einrichtung zum Trocknen von Photographien.

Détecteur de variations d'une grandeur physique et utilisation de ce détecteur

Temperaturfühler zur Steuerung eines Thermostaten

Thermostatgesteuertes Durchflussregelventil

Regelventil

Shut-off device with a thermostat for radiators

In order, in daytime mode, to regulate the temperature in a room to an adjustable daytime setpoint temperature and, in nighttime mode, to a lower, likewise adjustable nighttime setpoint temperature by means of radiators (1), the flow of heating water to the radiator is regulated by means of a shut-off device. Two regulating valves (2, 3) with a thermostat and four non-return valves (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) are arranged in a housing. The thermostats have a common thermal expansion element. The arrangement of the non-return valves in the inner connecting ducts has the effect that, depending on the direction of flow (7 or 8) of the heating water, one regulating valve (2) or the other (3) is in operation. The switch from daytime mode to nighttime mode and vice versa is achieved by reversing the direction of flow of the heating water in the distributor lines (5, 6) of the heating system. The quality of control over the room temperature is equally good in daytime mode and in nighttime mode. ...

Regulating tap, especially for radiators in a central heating installation

The tap comprises a thermostatic head (2) regulated by a control knob (8). The head comprises a base (7) and on this base a cylindrical wall (14) having a circular groove (36) at its upper part, (36) which delimits an external wall (38) and an internal wall (39). The internal wall (39) has a recess (40). Two parallel strips (44) which conduct electricity are fastened into the recess (40): these strips extend over practically the entire perimeter of the groove (36). Two electric wires (45) start from the ends of the strips (44). A wiper (46) integral with the control knob (8) slides along the strips and establishes the contact between them. The strips (44) and wiper (46) assembly forms a potentiometer, having maximum resistance when the wiper (46) is opposite the ends of the strips (44) at which the wires (45) start. The tap can be used particularly for separately evaluating the charges for users of a central heating system. ...

Radiator switch

The radiator switch has two housing halves 5 and 6 lying coaxially one above the other. Arranged in the first housing half 5 is a spiral spring 1 which is tensioned on rotation of the second housing half 6 and delivers the energy for opening a closed radiator valve. Arranged in the second housing half 6 is a clockwork 2 and a mechanism 4 controlled by the latter. The tension spring of the clockwork 2 is tensioned by rotating the first housing half 5. ...

Device for the control of the temperature of a fluid

Process and installation to detect the abrupt variations of temperature

ТОПЛИВНЫЙ БАЛЛОНЧИК С ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНЫМ К СРЕДЕ КЛАПАНОМ

... 1. Клапан, предназначенный для использования с источником топлива и топливным элементом, содержащий корпус; чувствительный к среде элемент, находящийся в указанном корпусе, отличающийся тем, что клапан выполнен с возможностью перемещения между приведенным в действие состоянием и не приведенным в действие состоянием при изменении выбранного средового фактора, и тем, что в приведенном в действие состоянии корпус и чувствительный к среде элемент выполнены с возможностью взаимодействия для изменения потока топлива через клапан в соответствии с изменившимся средовым фактором. 2. Клапан по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в приведенном в действие состоянии через клапан допускается ограниченный поток. 3. Клапан по п.2, отличающийся тем, что проточный канал через клапан в приведенном в действие состоянии меньше, чем проточный канал в не приведенном в действие состоянии. 4. Клапан по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в приведенном в действие состоянии клапан плотно закрыт. 5. Клапан по п.4, отличающийся тем, ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ УСТАНОВКИ

... 1. Способ выполнения обслуживания электрической установки, содержащей, по меньшей мере, один блок электрооборудования, содержащий этапы, на которых:- вводят данные, представляющие контролируемую электрическую установку, в базу данных,- сохраняют данные, представляющие настройки и параметры электрооборудования,- сохраняют данные, представляющие события, возникающие в контролируемой электрической установке, в базе данных, чтобы составлять историю событий,- детектируют неисправности или нарушения отключения, по меньшей мере, одного блока защиты электрооборудования в электрической установке,- анализируют причины неисправности электрической установки в соответствии с данными истории событий и состоянием установки,- управляют восстановлением работы части установки, которая выведена из работы, в соответствии с причинами неисправности и/или состоянием электрических линий установки, и предопределенным деревом решений.2. Способ обслуживания по п. 1, содержащий этапы, на которых:- детектируют отключение ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUR WASSERZUFUHR MIT TEMPERATUR- UND FLUSSSTEUERUNG SOWIE ENTSPRECHENDE VERWENDUNGSVERFAHREN

Vorrichtung zur Regulierung und Kontrolle von Fluss und Temperatur, des Typs, umfassend, einen Kaltwassereinlass und einen Heißwassereinlass, von denen jeder mit einem entsprechenden elektrisch betriebenen Ventil versehen ist, welches vom Benutzer durch Vorrichtungen zur Auswahl des Flusses und der Temperatur des gemischten Wassers, welches bereitgestellt werden muss, reguliert werden kann und einer Kontrolleinheit zum Regulieren der Flüsse von Kaltwasser und Heißwasser, welche durch die entsprechenden Einlässe versorgt werden, worin die Vorrichtung ferner einen den elektrisch betriebenen Ventilen nachgelagerten Mischer umfasst, und ein Mischwasserauslass dadurch charakterisiert, dass die Einlässe zum Mischer, welche ihren Ursprung in den elektrisch betriebenen Ventilen haben, zueinander entgegengesetzt sind.

Waermefuehler aus Glimmer

Improvements in and connected with thermostats for safety control of oil, gas or powdered fuel furnaces

... 369,618. Thermostats. SATCHWELL, L., Farnham Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire. Nov. 12, 1930, No. 34055. [Class 64 (ii).] A thermostatic switch for the control of furnaces comprises two thermal elements of different mass area relations, so that one changes temperature more rapidly than the other, and of slightly different coefficients of expansion. The elements are preferably an outer split tube B of thin metal having strengthening ribs C, and an inner tube or rod D of less expansibility. These elements are secured together at their outer ends and the outer element is welded to a fixed plate F of a switch A, while the rod D carries a screwed pin H adjustable by an arm K and lock nut L and adapted to engage the switch element. The switch is preferably of the type employing contacts under the influence of a magnet, and the action of the whole device is such that after establishment of flame in the furnace the rapid expansion of the outer element moves the pin H from the switch to allow it to ...

Improvements in and relating to thermostatic control devices for furnaces

... 275,431. Marks, E. C. R., (Williams Oil- O-Matic Heating Corporation). Sept. 4, 1926. Thermal switches : contacts. - A control device for a furnace comprises two concentric tubes 7, 9, projecting into the stack leading from the furnace, the differential expansion of the tubes controlling contacts in the circuit of a motor which actuates dampers or operates a liquid fuel burner. The natural draught of the furnaces causes a current of air to pass through the tube 7 from outside which increases the normal rate of contraction of both tubes when the furnace goes out. The tubes 7, 9 may be of iron and brass respectively and when heated, the relative expansion of the tube 9 raises a post 11 fixed to it which raises in turn a lever 20 pivoted at 21. The lever 20 carries a lava block 32 in frictional sliding engagement with a member 31 secured to a post 29 carrying the movable contact 19, and the members 32, 31, 29, 19 accordingly all move upwards, the contact 19 leaving the fixed contact 17, till ...

TEMPERATURE-RESPONSIVE CONTROL MECHANISM

HANDSTEUERVENTIL, INSBESONDERE HANDSTEUERMISCH- VENTIL FUER WARMWASSERVERSORGUNGS-, HEIZUNGS- UND KLIMAANLAGEN

THERMOSTATVENTIL FUER WARMWASSER-HEIZKOERPER

VENTIL FUER WARMWASSERVERSORGUNGSANLAGEN

ATTITUDE VALVE

SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM AND VALVE.

VALVE, IN PARTICULAR THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR HEATING SYSTEMS

ATTITUDE VALVE

HAND CONTROL VALVE, IN PARTICULAR HAND TAX MIXTURE VALVE FOR WARM-WATER SUPPLY, HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

VALVE FOR WARM-WATER SUPPLY PLANTS

WAX PELLET THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEM

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH THROTTLING OF A DUCT BY A VARIABLE RECEPTACLE

PASSIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

VALVE FOR THE TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT CONTROL OF AT LEAST ONE HYDRAULIC LOAD

The invention relates to a valve (10) for the temperature-dependent control of at least one hydraulic load, comprising a valve housing (12), which has at least one tank connection (T), one working connection (A), and one supply connection (P), a control piston (30) for controlling the connections (A, P, T), which control piston is movably arranged in the valve housing (12) and is preloaded by an energy store, such as a working spring (74), and a thermal element (62), which can be supplied with a fluid at a specifiable temperature (TFluid) and which is actively coupled to the control piston (30), wherein the control piston can be moved by control pressure present at the supply connection (P) and wherein the thermal element (62) interacts with the energy store (74) in such a way that the thermal element causes a temperature-dependent change of the preload force acting on the control piston (30).

Thermal engine

Adjusting device of the temperature

DISPOSITIF DE LIMITATION DE LA COURSE DE REGLAGE D'UNE THERMOSTAT

Dispositif de limitation de la course de réglage d'un thermostat du genre constitué par un organe fixe 4 et un organe mobile 1 dont les positions relatives déterminent ledit réglage. Il comporte des butées à différents emplacements 3 de l'un desdits organes, l'autre organe portant un index 2 coopérant avec les butées pour limiter la course de réglage ...

Improvements with the thermostats of ordering of the finely divided fuel or gas, oil-fired furnaces

CAPUCHON THERMOSTATIQUE POUR UNE VANNE DE RADIATEUR

CAPUCHON THERMOSTATIQUE 1 POUR UNE VANNE DE RADIATEUR, COMPORTANT UN SOCLE 2, UNE POIGNEE TOURNANTE 5 RECOUVRANT CE SOCLE ET COMPORTANT UNE PAROI PERIPHERIQUE SENSIBLEMENT CYLINDRIQUE, AINSI QU'UNE BAGUE DE SERRAGE 11 QUI ENTOURE UN COL ELASTIQUE 3 DU SOCLE ET QUI SERT A FIXER LE SOCLE SUR UN BOITIER DE VANNE;LA BAGUE DE SERRAGE 11 EST COUPLEE A UNE BAGUE DE SUPPORT 12 SENSIBLEMENT CYLINDRIQUE QUI ENTOURE LA PARTIE ARRIERE DE LA POIGNEE TOURNANTE 5 EN ETANT SITUEE A UNE FAIBLE DISTANCE.

System and method for controlling heating temperature and non-transitory computer readable media

A system and method of heating a workpiece to a desired temperature and a non-transitory computer readable media are disclosed. This system and method consider the physical limitations of the temperature device, such as time lag, temperature offset, and calibration, in creating a hybrid approach that heats the workpiece more efficiently. First, the workpiece is heated using open loop control to heat the workpiece to a threshold temperature. After the threshold temperature is reach, a closed loop maintenance mode is utilized. In certain embodiments, an open loop maintenance mode is employed between the open loop warmup mode and the closed loop maintenance mode. Additionally, a method of calibrating a pyrometer using a contact thermocouple is also disclosed.

FUEL CARTRIDGE WITH AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE VALVE

The present invention is directed to a fuel supply with an environmentally sensitive valve. The environmentally sensitive valve is sensitive to the environmental factor(s) such as temperature, pressure or velocity. The valve may be configured so that the valve automatically resets when the environmental triggering event no longer exists.

Water circulation system valve assemblies having water temperature control

A valve assembly for a water circulation system includes a valve body defining a bypass passage between a hot water side and a cold water side of the valve body. The bypass passage has a valve seat therein. A bypass valve is received within the bypass passage. The bypass valve restricts the flow of water through the bypass passage based on a temperature of the water in the bypass passage. The bypass valve is variably positionable with respect to the valve seat to control a bypass shut-off temperature of the water.

Valve with electric motor driven actuator for a fluid based heating and cooling system

Valve for a fluid operated heating cooling system has electric motor drive and electronic control of valve opening based on the electric motor current A valve (1) with a demountable electronically controlled electric motor drive for the fluid-operated heating/cooling of bodies comprises an adjusting hand wheel (7). The turning disc valve moves through stops from fully open to fully closed with the drive being a step electric motor (13) and the control a measuring unit of motor current.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ УСТАНОВКИ

Изобретение относится к обслуживанию электрической установки, содержащей по меньшей мере один блок электрооборудования. Сущность: способ включает ввод и сохранение данных, представляющих контролируемую электрическую установку, и данных, представляющих настройки и параметры электрооборудования, в базе данных, сохранение данных, представляющих события, в базе данных для того, чтобы составить историю событий, детектирование нарушений в виде неисправности, анализ причин неисправности электрической установки, управление восстановлением работы части установки. Управление восстановлением работы содержит мониторинг с помощью дерева решений, чтобы оценивать уровень критичности. Устройство и установка содержат средство для реализации способа выполнения обслуживания электрической установки. Технический результат: уменьшение времени простоя установки. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ВОДЫ С РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕМ ЕЕ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ И РАСХОДА И СПОСОБЫ ЕГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

... 1. Устройство для подачи воды с регулированием ее расхода и температуры, содержащее впускное отверстие для холодной воды и впускное отверстие для горячей воды, снабженные соответствующими электрически управляемыми клапанами, контролируемыми пользователем посредством средства выбора расхода и температуры смешанной подаваемой воды, и модуль управления для регулирования расхода холодной воды и горячей воды, подаваемой через соответствующие впускные отверстия, смеситель, соединенный после электрически управляемых клапанов, и выпускное отверстие для смешанной воды, отличающееся тем, что впускные отверстия в смеситель из электрически управляемых клапанов расположены взаимно противоположно друг другу.2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что смеситель содержит камеру гомогенизации температуры.3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что выпускное отверстие для подачи смешанной воды расположено в промежуточной зоне указанной камеры.4. Устройство по п.3, отличающееся тем, что выпускное отверстие ...

Device for water heater

A device for a water heater has a main waterway 8 closed by a wax capsule 2. Hot water initially passing through a bypass channel past an adjustment screw 1 heats the capsule causing it to open the main waterway 8. A flow rate adjuster 3 is provided. The device is held on to pipe-work by compression fittings 4.

Assembly for producing a thermostatic element

Temperature responsive actuator

... 1, 115, 566. Temperature responsive actuating elements. ITT INDUSTRIES, Inc. May 19,1967 [May 24, 1966], No. 23393/67. Heading G1D. A temperature responsive actuator comprises a body 12 of thermally expansible resilient material 12 confined within a casing 14 including a plurality of axially aligned closely spaced annular elements 18 forming casing side walls and end walls 20, the casing side walls being radially rigid but axially expansible so that volumetric expansion of the body 12 results in linear axial movement of the end walls 20. The body 12 may be of silicone rubber and may be electrically conductive so that the actuator may be directly resistively heated. The spaced annular elements may be formed by a spiral spring or by separate elements and the spacing between the elements is such that no extension of the rubber takes place through the spaces. As the rubber body 12 expands the spacing between the elements 18 will increase to allow for the linear expansion of the body. Alternatively ...

Water diverter valve

Shape memory alloy thermostat for subsea equipment

A system includes a shape memory alloy (SMA) thermostat. The SMA thermostat includes a body, a sleeve, a biasing spring and an SMA spring. Upon actuation of the SMA spring at a phase transition temperature, the sleeve is configured to shift and expose flow ports formed in the body, so as to open a fluid path between an interior and an exterior of an underwater component having a thermally insulated enclosure.

Shape memory alloy thermostat for subsea equipment

FLUID CONTROL VALVE

... 1,253,537. Valves. DRAYTON HYDROFLEX Ltd., and A. J. BENSON. 5 May, 1969 [10 June, 1968], No. 27557/68. Heading F2V. A fluid control valve in which a closure member 5 is moved by, e.g. a thermostatic control system 12, via a push-rod 10, comprises a thin-walled membrane-like sheath 13 enveloping the push-rod, and having a flange 14 bonded to a backing plate 15 fixed between portions 7 and 16 in a housing 1. The member 5 is forced on to a seat 4 by the system 12 against the loading of a spring 18, and in the open position the sheath 13 is compressed, whilst in the closed position it is extended.

VALVE FOR WARM-WATER SUPPLY PLANTS

THEFT PROTECTION FUER RADIATOR VALVE THERMOSTATS.

EINSTELLVENTIL

Water temperature regulating valve

A water temperature regulating valve (10) including a valve body (12) having a cavity (13) in which mixing of fluids can occur, and provided with a hot fluid (or heated water) inlet (18) adapted for communication with a source of hot (or heated) water, a cooled fluid inlet (16) adapted for communication with an apparatus that has used the mixed fluid for heating, a mixed fluid outlet (14) adapted for communication with an apparatus that uses the mixed fluid for heating, and a return fluid outlet (20) adapted for communication with the source of hot (or heated) water, all inlets and outlets also being in communication with the cavity (13) provided within the valve body (12), said cavity (13) being provided with an insert (24) in a sealing relationship with an inner surface of the said cavity (13), said insert (24) having a central bore (42) and also defining flow passages and being configured to direct the flows of hot fluid entering the cavity (13) via the hot fluid inlet (18) and cooled ...

Thermo actuator for automotive cooling system

WAX-PELLET THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEM

TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS

WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATING VALVE

A water temperature regulating valve (10) including a valve body (12) having a cavity (13) in which mixing of fluids can occur, and provided with a hot fluid (or heated water) inlet (18) adapted for communication with a source of hot (or heated) water, a cooled fluid inlet (16) adapted for communication with an apparatus that has used the mixed fluid for heating, a mixed fluid outlet (14) adapted for communication with an apparatus that uses the mixed fluid for heating, and a return fluid outlet (20) adapted for communication with the source of hot (or heated) water, all inlets and outlets also being in communication with the cavity (13) provided within the valve body (12), said cavity (13) being provided with an insert (24) in a sealing relationship with an inner surface of the said cavity (13), said insert (24) having a central bore (42) and also defining flow passages and being configured to direct the flows of hot fluid entering the cavity (13) via the hot fluid inlet (18) and cooled ...

TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE, PILOT OPERATED LINE VALVE WITH SHAPEMEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR

A shape memory effect actuated diaphragmatic antiscald valve, including a va lve housing (10) having a fluid flow path therethrough and including a pilot chamber. There is a first valve seat (23) within the h ousing and a second valve seat (13) within the housing a nd downstream from the first valve seat. A pilot valve is located within the ch amber of the valve housing for preventing fluid flow thr ough the chamber in which the pilot valve element is located and a first valve el ement (42) is retained seated in the first valve by the pilot valve. There are means (36) including an SME element for controlling the ope n and closed positions of the pilot valve depending upon the temperature of the fluid flowing through the SME valve.

THERMO-ACTUATOR

THERMO-ACTUATOR A guide member is slidably mounted on a rod, a resilient seal bag is provided around a first end portion of the rod and secured to the guide member, and a tubular sealing member is slidably mounted on a second end portion of the rod. The rod is inserted in a heat conductive cylinder secured to the guide member, and wax is filled in the heat conductive cylinder. The seal bag has a base portion and a bag portion, and is engaged with the rod only at the base portion to form a gap between the bag portion and the rod. The gap is charged with lubricating oil. The sealing member has a tubular body, a skirt portion, a closed head portion, and a plurality of annular grooves formed in an inner wall of the body. The base portion is secured to the guide member, and the head portion is engaged with an end of the second end portion of the rod. A seal device is provided between the guide member and the rod so as to prevent the lubricating oil in the seal bag from entering in the sealing ...

Hand operated flow control valve - has transmission body between sprung plug spindle and cams on underside of handle

FOURREAU ADAPTATEUR POUR TRANSFORMATION D'UN ROBINET A COMMANDE MANUELLE EN ROBINET A COMMANDE THERMOSTATIQUE

L'INVENTION SE RAPPORTE AU MONTAGE DE ROBINETS A COMMANDE THERMOSTATIQUE. UN FOURREAU ADAPTATEUR 6 DE FORME SENSIBLEMENT TRONCONIQUE PORTE A SA PARTIE INFERIEURE UNE COURONNE 12 FAISANT OFFICE DE NOUVEAU SIEGE DE CLAPET QUI S'ADAPTE AU SIEGE 8 DU CORPS DE ROBINET 1. AINSI LA DISTANCE ENTRE LE SIEGE 12 DU CLAPET 13 MANOEUVRANT A L'INTERIEUR DU FOURREAU 6 ET LA TETE THERMOSTATIQUE EST RIGOUREUSEMENT REPEREE. APPLICATION AUX RADIATEURS DE CHAUFFAGE EQUIPES AVEC UN ROBINET THERMOSTATIQUE.

TAP OF ADJUSTMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR RADIATORS Of a CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION

VANNE THERMOSTATIQUE A DECALAGE AUTOMATIQUE DU POINT DE CONSIGNE

CETTE VANNE COMPORTE UNE SOUPAPE A CLAPET 4, UNE CAPSULE THERMOSENSIBLE 13 ACTIONNANT LE CLAPET 4, UNE POIGNEE 12 SE VISSANT SUR UNE EMBASE 9 PORTEE PAR LE CORPS 1 DE LA SOUPAPE, ET DE PIECES INTERCALAIRES A ECARTEMENT VARIABLE TRANSMETTANT AU CLAPET 4 L'EFFORT EXERCE PAR LA CAPSULE THERMOSENSIBLE. UN ELECTRO-AIMANT 22, 25, 26 A NOYAU PLONGEUR 22 ET RESSORT DE RAPPEL 23 EST PLACE PARMI LES PIECES INTERCALAIRES ET PERMET, LORSQU'IL EST EXCITE, DE MODIFIER L'ECARTEMENT DE CES DERNIERES DANS UN SENS D'OUVERTURE DE LA VANNE. CETTE VANNE A L'INTERET D'AVOIR UN POINT DE REGLAGE BAS EN TEMPERATURE EN L'ABSENCE DE COURANT ELECTRIQUE D'EXCITATION, CE QUI LA REND BIEN ADAPTEE A UNE INSTALLATION DE CHAUFFAGE POUR UN LOCAL OCCUPE PASSAGEREMENT DONT L'INSTALLATION ELECTRIQUE EST MISE HORS TENSION AUX DEPARTS DES OCCUPANTS.

fluid flow control device

montagem de termoatuador com elevação limitada

Throttle mechanism and turbine

There are provided a throttle mechanism and the like that are capable of easily changing a cross-sectional area of a flow path according to an operating state. The throttle mechanism in an embodiment is a throttle mechanism that controls a flow rate of a fluid flowing through a flow path, and is configured to make a cross-sectional area of the flow path change autonomously according to temperature.

Valve, particularly thermostatic valve for heating systems

A valve, particularly a thermostatic valve for heating systems, with a housing (111), a valve seat (116) and a closing piece (118) that is operated by means of a pin (119) penetrating a sealing arrangement (123). Further, there is a connecting arrangement having a first shape suited for the fixing of an operating element. The connecting arrangement has at least one connecting element (125, 131, 136) that is adjustable in relation to the housing (111) in the direction of the pin axis, thus assuming on adjustment of this connecting element a second shape suited for fixing a second type of operating element. The interior of the housing (111) is divided by the sealing arrangement (123) into a wet zone (121) and a dry zone (122). The dry zone (122) serves the purpose of adopting at least a share of the at least one connecting element (125, 131, 136). Thus, it is possible to fit different operating elements on the same valve. The number of sealings required is small.

СИСТЕМА ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Изобретение касается системы охлаждения в транспортном средстве для охлаждения двигателя (1) внутреннего сгорания и компонента (6), который может активироваться время от времени. Система охлаждения содержит термостат (9) с датчиком (15), который выполнен с возможностью определять температуру охлаждающей текучей среды в управляющей линии (16). Управляющая линия (6) содержит первую секцию (16а) впуска, которая получает охлаждающую текучую среду из впускной линии к двигателю (1) внутреннего сгорания, и вторую секцию (16b) впуска, которая получает охлаждающую текучую среду из выпускной линии (8) компонента (6). Управляющая линия (16) содержит клапанное устройство (16с, 16d, 17, 20), которое в первом положении направляет охлаждающую текучую среду из первой секции (16а) впуска в управляющую линию (16), а во втором положении направляет охлаждающую текучую среду из второй секции (16b) впуска в управляющую линию (16), и средство управления (16b, 16е, 16g, 18), которое выполнено с возможностью устанавливать ...

ТЕРМОСТАТ

... 1. Термостат (10) для бытовых кухонных плит, работающих от газа, содержащий корпус (20), в котором образованы впускной проход (23) и выпускной проход (24), выполненные с возможностью получения газового потока от подающего источника и для подачи такого газового потока в газовую горелку соответственно, а также камеру (25) с, по существу, цилиндрической формой, размещенную во взаимодействии по текучей среде с указанным впускным проходом (23), причем указанная камера (25) также выполнена с возможностью взаимодействия по текучей среде с указанным выпускным проходом (24) либо непосредственно, через основное отверстие (70), образованное на ее одном конце, либо опосредованно, через вспомогательный проход (71), который образован в корпусе (20) термостата (10) и проходит в выпускной проход (24), обходя указанное основное отверстие (70), при этом указанные основное отверстие (70) и вспомогательный проход (71) соответственно имеют такие размеры, чтобы обеспечить максимальный и минимальный расходы газа ...

ПРЕДОХРАНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ КЛАПАН И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ГИДРАВЛИЧЕСКИМ КОНТУРОМ

Thermostat valve setting aid - has bosses and recesses round periphery engaged by lug on setting wheel

The setting aid is for a thermostat valve used in a heating or air-conditioning system. It has bosses and recesses at intervals round the periphery, and which are engaged by the lug on a setting wheel enclosing it and turned round it. It can be divided into different areas offering different degrees of resistance to the setting movement, the least over the area likely to be most used. It can be arranged to actuate electrical contacts, and the steps for which the temp. is adjusted can be different in the different areas.

Verfahren zur Regelung des Mischungsverhaeltnisses zweier Wasserteilstroeme, von welchen der eine mit einem Wasserstoffionenaustauscher, der andere mit einem Natriumionenaustauscher behandelt wurde

HANDSTEUERVENTIL, INSBESONDERE HANDSTEUERMISCHVENTIL FUER WARMWASSERVERSORGUNGS-, HEIZUNGS- UND KLIMAANLAGEN

Water diverter valve

A water diverter valve 1 comprises a body 3 having a bifurcated water inlet pipe 2, a primary, flow pipe 9 and outlet pipe 10. Within the body 3 there are two shuttle valves 4, 6 that slide to allow their ports either to align with the respective pipes or to seal the respective pipes. Shuttle valve 4 acts as a control shuttle valve driven by static or induced pressure against the action of spring 5. Shuttle valve 6 acts as a diverter shuttle valve against spring 7 driven by a heat sensing device 8. Water inlet pipe 2 is connected to primary flow pipe 9 via port 13 in control shuttle valve 4. Similarly water inlet pipe 2 is interconnected to both primary flow pipe 9 and outlet pipe 10 via port 14, passage 12, port 16 and port 17. Water flowing below the design temperature is diverted to outlet pipe 10 and thence to a conserved water capture system. Once the water reaches design temperature heat sensing device 8 redirects the water to the end user tap. A passage 11 permits pressure equalization ...

An improved temperature regulator

... 475,481. Thermal switches. LANDIS & GYR AKT.-GES. June 29, 1937, No. 18053. Convention date, July 31, 1936. [Class 38 (v)] In a temperature regulating switch in which the movable contact 20 is mounted on an armature 19 which co-operates with a permanent magnet 26, the magnet and armature are both mounted on spring plates and move in opposite directions when the switch operates. The armature 19 is mounted on the central tongue 17 of a spring plate 10 which has two side arms 21 carrying pillars 22 and plates 23, 24 which grip between them the magnet 26. The plate 23 has a projecting tongue 27 with notches 29 in its upper surface and rivet heads 30 on its lower surface, the rivet heads being adapted to engage the tongue 17. The plate 10 is fixed to the supporting base of the switch by two pillars 6 and distance sleeves 12. The device is operated by an expanding sleeve 1 connected to a rod 31 which carries an adjustable head 32 which bears on a ring 35 with knife edges 36 which engage the notches ...

Proportional Micro-Valve With Thermal Feedback

A proportional micro-valve for regulating the temperature of an electronic component comprising a cooling subsystem associated with each thermal zone of the electronic component, a cooling circuit carries cooling fluid to a heat exchanger associated with each thermal zone, the flow of which is controlled by a valve element, which is in turn controlled by a sensing circuit which reacts to the temperature of the underlying thermal zone to proportionally increase or decrease the rate of cooling fluid flowing through the heat exchanger based upon the temperature of the thermal zone. Cooling fluid substantially continuously flows through the sensing circuit, regardless of whether the valve element is open or closed. The sensing circuit provides feedback to a temperature-responsive mechanical amplifier for opening and closing the valve element.

Thermostat device

A thermo-element for a thermostat device includes an element assembly and is configured in such a manner that the thermo-element has a simple structure which allows the thermo-element to be easily assembled and to be small-sized and lightweight and that the thermo-element has excellent properties of durability, wear resistance, etc. A thermo-element ( 21 ) having incorporated in a case ( 31 ) a heat expansion body ( 32 ) which expands and contracts according to a change in temperature comprises: a piston ( 33 ) disposed along the axis direction within the case, having an inner end exposed to the inside of the heat expansion body, protruding outward from the opening on one end side of the case, and advancing and receding as the heat expansion body expands and contracts; a guide member ( 34 ) which is disposed within the case by being inserted from the opening on said side of the case and slidably holds the piston; and a poppet-like first valve element (poppet-like member) ( 22 ) fitted to an outside portion of the case, said outside portion being that which is located near the opening on said side of the case, and opening and closing a fluid flow path. A fit-in section ( 41 ) of the first valve element, said fit-in section being that which is fitted to the outside portion of the case, and insertion sections ( 42, 43 ) of the guide member which are inserted within the case are arranged so as to be positionally displaced from each other in the axis direction and radial direction of the case.

Thermostat device

In order to configure a thermostat device to be attached to a vehicle (engine or the like) by a simple structure with a required minimum number of components and improve the assembly performance thereof, the thermostat device is provided with a casing ( 2 ) which comprises a first coolant flow path ( 2 B), a second coolant path ( 2 D), and a thermostat accommodating part communicating with the first and second coolant flow paths, a cover ( 3 ) which comprises a third coolant flow path ( 2 C) communicating with the thermostat accommodating part and covers the thermostat accommodating part, and a thermostat ( 10 ) which comprises a thermoelement ( 10 h ) that moves forward and backward according to the change of the temperature of a coolant flowing through the thermostat accommodating part. The thermostat device is provided with a temperature sensor ( 20 ) which is provided to face the inside of the thermostat accommodating part and detects the temperature of the coolant. A sensor mounting part ( 21 ) which is provided with the temperature sensor therein is provided integrally at the inner end of the cover, and a lead connecting part ( 25 ) which is drawn to the outside from the temperature sensor is provided integrally at the outer end of the cover.

THERMOSTAT INSERT

The invention relates to a thermostat insert comprising at least one return spring, a thermostatic working element having a working piston that can be pushed out of a housing of the working element against the force of the return spring, a main valve element, and a short circuit valve element connected to the working element displaced when the working piston is pushed out of the housing, a base element in particular implemented as a base plate, and a brace on which the return spring is supported, wherein the brace is mechanically connected to the base element, so that an assembly enclosing the return spring in a cage-like manner is formed, and the exterior of the brace has a closed peripheral collar seated against a slanted sealing surface of a counterpart after installation and that is loaded by the return spring so that the brace is sealingly forced in the direction of the slanted sealing surface. 1. A thermostat insert comprising at least one restoring spring , a thermostatic working element with a working plunger which can be driven out of a housing of the working element counter to the force of the restoring spring , a main valve element and a bypass valve element which are connected to the working element which is moved when the working plunger is driven out of the housing , a basic element and an abutment , on which the restoring spring is supported , the abutment being connected mechanically to the basic element , with the result that an assembly is formed which surrounds the restoring spring in a cage-like manner , wherein , on its outer side , the abutment has a collar which is circumferential in a closed manner , bears against an oblique sealing face of a counterpiece after installation and is loaded by the restoring spring , with the result that the abutment is forced in a sealing manner in the direction of the oblique sealing face.2. The thermostat insert as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the abutment and the basic element are connected such that they can ...

WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM VALVE ASSEMBLIES HAVING WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

A valve assembly for a water circulation system includes a valve body defining a bypass passage between a hot water side and a cold water side of the valve body. The bypass passage has a valve seat therein. A bypass valve is received within the bypass passage. The bypass valve restricts the flow of water through the bypass passage based on a temperature of the water in the bypass passage. The bypass valve is variably positionable with respect to the valve seat to control a bypass shut-off temperature of the water. 1. A valve assembly for a water circulation system , the valve assembly comprising:a valve body having a hot portion and a cold portion, the hot portion having a hot inlet port configured to be coupled to a hot water supply line, the cold portion having a cold inlet port configured to be coupled to a cold inlet supply line, the valve body having at least one discharge port, the hot portion having a hot mating end, the cold portion having a cold mating end, the hot mating end being coupled to the cold mating end, wherein a bypass passage is defined between the hot portion and the cold portion, the bypass passage having a valve seat therein;a bypass valve received within the bypass passage, the bypass valve restricting the flow of water through the bypass passage based on a temperature of the water in the bypass passage;wherein the hot portion is variably positionable with respect to the cold portion to control a position of the bypass valve with respect to the valve seat to control a bypass shut-off temperature of the water.2. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bypass valve is moved relatively closer to the valve seat to decrease the bypass shut-off temperature of the water.3. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bypass valve includes a piston and a poppet attached to the piston claim 1 , a distal end of the poppet being configured to engage the valve seat to close the bypass passage.4. The valve assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

Housing for electronic/electrical components using shape memory material

Disclosed is a housing for electronic/electrical that includes an inner panel and an outer panel, a strip of metal plate, and a strip of shape memory material. The inner panel and the outer panel are disposed parallel to each other at regular intervals to define an internal space. The strip of metal plate extends from an inner surface of the outer panel. The strip of shape memory material extends from an inner surface of the inner panel and is attached or detached to/from the metal plate on the outer panel while changing into an original straight shape or a bent shape according to a temperature variation. Here, when the temperature increase beyond a first transition temperature, the shape memory material straightens to form a heat transfer path. At a low temperature environment, the shape memory material bends and is separated from the metal plate to interrupt the heat transfer path.

Thermostat Structure

A thermostat structure may include a valve configured to open or close a flow path through which a coolant flows, and a spring configured to elastically bias the valve to control a flow rate of the coolant flowing to an engine by automatically opening or closing the valve according to a change in a temperature of the coolant, wherein an upper portion of the spring may be coupled to a valve guide configured to support the valve, and may be formed in a shape of a semi-beehive having a uniform radius at a portion coupled to the valve guide and having an increasing radius as being closer to the lower portion thereof. 1. A thermostat structure for controlling a flow rate flowing to an engine while being automatically opened or closed according to transference of force by expansion of wax according to a change in a temperature of a coolant to a piston , the thermostat structure comprising:a housing connected to a flow path through which the coolant of the engine flows;a valve configured to open or close the flow path by a movement of the piston;a valve guide connected to the valve to guide a movement of the valve inside the housing; anda spring configured to elastically bias the valve to the flow path,wherein an accommodating space accommodating the spring is formed at an opposite side of the valve of the housing, an upper portion of the spring is coupled to the valve guide, and a lower portion of the spring is accommodated in the accommodating space around the valve guide.2. The thermostat structure of claim 1 , wherein:the upper portion of the spring includes a forcibly inserted portion to be forcibly inserted in and coupled to an upper portion of the valve guide.3. The thermostat structure of claim 2 , wherein:remaining portions except for the forcibly inserted portion in the spring are shaped of a beehive, a radius of which gradually becomes larger as being closer to the lower portion thereof.4. The thermostat structure of claim 2 , wherein:an upper side of the valve ...

Valve

A valve ( 1 ) has a housing base ( 2 ) and a valve seat ( 18 ) supported by the housing base ( 2 ). An annular slide ( 12 ) is displaceable linearly relative to the housing base ( 2 ) between first and second operating positions. A sealing edge ( 17 ) of the annular slide ( 12 ) bears in a sealing manner against the valve seat ( 18 ) when the annular slide ( 12 ) is in the first operating position. However, the annular slide ( 12 ) is raised from the valve seat ( 18 ) in the second operating position to enable flow through the annular slide ( 12 ). At least one flow deflecting element ( 27 ) is provided to deflect a fluid flowing between the sealing edge ( 17 ) and the valve seat ( 18 ).

THERMAL BALANCING VALVE AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME

A thermal valve having a sealed expansion chamber containing heat-sensitive material that expands or contracts based on a fluid temperature flowing through the valve, which operates a rod/piston to close or open a valve. 1. A thermal valve for controlling the flow of a fluid , the thermal valve comprising:a housing having an inlet and an outlet configured to permitting the flow of the fluid through the interior of the housing;an actuator comprising heat-sensitive material configured to contract or expand based on the temperature of the fluid;a shaft configured to couple the actuator to the housing;a piston partially inside the actuator and configured to move in a lengthwise direction of actuator as the heat-sensitive material contracts or expands; anda disk coupled to the piston and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the inlet, the disk being configured to reduce a gap between the disk and the inlet as the fluid temperature increases.2. The thermal valve of claim 1 , wherein the disk reduces the gap to zero when the fluid temperature exceeds a setpoint.3. The thermal valve of claim 2 , further comprising a compressive element coupled to the housing and the disk and configured to maintain the disk at a distance from the inlet when the fluid temperature does not exceed the setpoint.4. The thermal valve of claim 2 , further comprising a bypass hole configured to permit the fluid to flow through the housing irrespective of fluid temperature.5. The thermal valve of claim 1 , wherein the heat-sensitive material includes wax. This non-provisional patent application claims the priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/020,792, filed Jul. 3, 2014, and entitled Thermal Balancing Valve and System Using the Same, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. FieldThe present invention relates to the field of hot water systems and heating systems for domestic and industrial use.2. Description of Related ArtHot water ...

Pressure balanced thermal actuator

A pressure balanced thermal actuator includes a flow housing having an inlet and an outlet, with the flow housing being affixed at opposing ends to two bellows housings, each of which contains a bellows. An actuation rod is operably coupled to each bellows and contains a fluid passage therewithin. When the temperature of the area surrounding the actuator increases, the pressure inside the bellows housings increases, and exerts a force on the bellows therein, compressing it. As a result, the actuation rod moves from a first position to a second position to align the fluid passage with the inlet and the outlet, enabling the controlled passage of a first fluid from the inlet, and through the fluid passage, to the outlet, to reduce the temperature of the area surrounding the valve assembly. The actuator is unaffected by changes in the ambient pressure, by working equally on two opposing bellows areas.

Dual Mode Thermal Actuator

A dual mode thermal actuator (hereafter “the actuator”) comprises a first cup defining a first chamber filled with thermally-responsive wax and a second cup defining a second chamber filled with thermally-responsive wax. A piston is disposed between the first and second cups. A first guide is received by the first cup. The first guide surrounds the piston and extends axially away from the first cup. A second guide is received by the second cup. The second guide surrounds the piston and extends axially away from the second cup. Expansion of the wax in the first chamber or expansion of the wax in the second chamber causes the actuator to go from a retracted position to an extended position. Expansion of the wax in the first chamber and expansion of the wax in the second chamber also causes the actuator to go from the retracted position to the extended position.

PRESSURE BALANCING MIXING VALVE AND WATER VALVE INCLUDING THE SAME

A water valve includes a valve body, a stationary sleeve, and a movable sleeve. The stationary sleeve is received in the valve body, and the movable sleeve is slidably disposed in the stationary sleeve. A partition plate is formed in the movable sleeve to partition the movable sleeve into a cold water cavity and a hot water cavity at two ends respectively. An external wall of the movable sleeve is formed with an annular groove positionally corresponding to the partition plate. When the partition plate is pushed under different pressure of cold water and hot water, the movable sleeve is moved to regulate flow ratio of cold water and hot water. Besides, water is received in the annular groove and the gap between the stationary sleeve and the movable sleeve for cushion and lubrication. Thus, the movable sleeve is easier to move for regulation. 1. A pressure balancing mixing valve , adapted for being installed in a valve body , the valve body being defined with a receiving room having a first end and a second end , a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet arranged spacedly being formed at the first end , a cold water outlet and a hot water outlet arranged spacedly being formed at the second end , the valve body having at least one first side wall and at least one second side wall at two sides of the receiving room , the pressure balancing mixing valve including:a stationary sleeve, being a hollow tube and being received in the receiving room, having a first cavity facing the first side wall and a second cavity facing the second side wall, the stationary sleeve being formed with a cold water hole and a hot water hole, the cold water hole corresponding to and communicating with the cold water inlet, the hot water hole corresponding to and communicating with the hot water inlet, the first cavity communicating with the hot water outlet, the second cavity communicating with the cold water outlet;a movable sleeve, disposed in the stationary sleeve, the movable sleeve having a ...

WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATING VALVE

A water temperature regulating valve () including a valve body () having a cavity () in which mixing of fluids can occur, and provided with a hot fluid (or heated water) inlet () adapted for communication with a source of hot (or heated) water, a cooled fluid inlet () adapted for communication with an apparatus that has used the mixed fluid for heating, a mixed fluid outlet () adapted for communication with an apparatus that uses the mixed fluid for heating, and a return fluid outlet () adapted for communication with the source of hot (or heated) water, all inlets and outlets also being in communication with the cavity () provided within the valve body (), said cavity () being provided with an insert () in a sealing relationship with an inner surface of the said cavity (), said insert () having a central bore () and also defining flow passages and being configured to direct the flows of hot fluid entering the cavity () via the hot fluid inlet () and cooled fluid entering the cavity via the cooled fluid inlet (), the flow passages defined by the said insert () interacting with moveable closure means to selectively permit, restrict or prevent the flows of hot fluid and cooled fluid into the cavity (), and mixed fluid and return fluid out of the cavity (), said moveable closure means being temperature-reactive and/or manually operable.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMAL ACTUATOR UTILIZING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL

Disclosed is a high-temperature thermal actuator that utilizes the dimensional change of a phase change media hermetically sealed within a shell. This actuator regulates and controls flow of a fluid between an intake and an exhaust utilizing a valve. In one example, the disclosed embodiments operate in temperature range between 350° C. and 400° C. This actuation range is tailored for specific applications utilizing an exemplary combination of RbNOand CsNOin precise proportion that provides operation within this range. 1. A high-temperature thermal actuator comprising: a flexible metal wall with surfaces orthogonal to an axial orientation that allows flexural displacement towards the outside of said confine;', 'an opposing wall with surfaces orthogonal to an axial orientation, approximately parallel to, and offset by, a distance from said flexible wall;', 'at least one non-flexible wall that is disposed in a circumferential orientation to engage said flexible metal wall and said opposing wall thereby forming said sealed confine;, 'a sealed volumetric confine comprisinga phase change media located within said volume of said confine, said phase change media that expands upon a change of state from solid to liquid as the temperature of said phase change media increases beyond 200° C.; and,an actuator rod in contact with an outside surface of said flexible metal wall that changes distance from said opposing wall in response to said change of state of said phase change media.2. The high-temperature thermal actuator of wherein said phase change media comprises one or more inorganic salts.3. The high-temperature thermal actuator of wherein said phase change media comprises one or more metals.4. The high-temperature thermal actuator of wherein said phase change media comprises one or more non-metals.5. The high-temperature thermal actuator of wherein said phase change media comprises any combination of one or more inorganic salts claim 1 , one or more metals claim 1 , and ...

THERMOSTAT THAT THE REACTIVITY THEREOF IS IMPROVED

A thermostat having improved reactivity may include a thermostat case having side connected to first and second passages, and a third passage formed between the first and second passages in a side direction, a valve body where first and second valves are formed to open/close the first and second passages, and a mounting space is formed in the valve body, an elastic member elastically pushing the valve body in a direction of the first valve such that the first valve closes the first passage, and a drive portion moving the valve body in response to contraction or expansion of a wax disposed in the mounting space. A flowing turn wall may be formed to correspond to the third passage such that a liquid flowing in through the second passage moves in a direction opposite to the third passage. 1. A thermostat having improved reactivity , comprising:a thermostat case that one side thereof is connected to a first passage, the other side thereof is connected to a second passage, and a third passage is formed between the first and second passages in a side direction;a valve body where a first valve is formed at one side thereof to open/close the first passage, a second valve is formed at the other side thereof to open/close the second passage, and a mounting space is formed therein;an elastic member that elastically pushes the valve body in a direction of the first valve such that the first valve closes the first passage; anda drive portion that moves the valve body in response to contraction or expansion of a wax that is disposed in the mounting space of the valve body, wherein a flowing turn wall is formed to correspond to the third passage such that a liquid that flows in through the second passage moves in a direction opposite to the third passage.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the valve body includes a length-direction element that is extended in a length direction and is arranged along a circumference of the drive portion at a first predetermined distance; anda ...

Thermostatic valve with anti-failure provisions

Embodiments include eyewash valves in which the temperature of the water emerging from the valve is thermostatically controlled by a wax motor which regulates the flow of hot and cold water through the valve. Embodiments include provisions for continuing water flow through the valve despite failure of the hot water supply. Embodiments also include provisions for water flow through the valve despite failure of the wax motor in the upper position or in the lower position.

MAGNETO-CALORIC THERMAL DIODE ASSEMBLY WITH A ROTATING HEAT EXCHANGER

A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly includes a magneto-caloric cylinder. A plurality of thermal stages is stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side. A heat exchanger includes a cylindrical stator positioned at and in thermal communication with the cold side or the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages. A cylindrical rotor is spaced from the cylindrical stator by a cylindrical gap. The cylindrical rotor is configured to rotate relative to the cylindrical stator about a rotation axis. A shearing liquid zone is defined between a surface of the cylindrical stator that faces the cylindrical gap and a surface of the cylindrical rotor that faces the cylindrical gap when the cylindrical gap is filled with a liquid. 1. A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly , comprising:a magneto-caloric cylinder;a plurality of thermal stages stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side, each of the plurality of thermal stages comprises a plurality of magnets and a non-magnetic ring, the plurality of magnets distributed along a circumferential direction within the non-magnetic ring in each of the plurality of thermal stages, the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder configured for relative rotation between the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder; and a cylindrical stator positioned at and in thermal communication with the cold side or the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages;', 'a cylindrical rotor spaced from the cylindrical stator by a cylindrical gap, the cylindrical rotor configured to rotate relative to the cylindrical stator about a rotation axis;', 'wherein a shearing liquid zone is defined between a surface of the cylindrical stator that faces the cylindrical gap and a surface of the cylindrical rotor that faces the cylindrical gap when the cylindrical gap is filled with a liquid., 'a heat exchanger comprising'}2. The magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly of claim 1 , ...

VALVE DEVICE

A valve device for a cooling water system of a motor vehicle, with a housing including a first connection and a second connection for a first liquid circuit, and a third connection and a fourth connection for a second liquid circuit, wherein the first connection is permanently fluidically connected to the second connection, and with a valve unit including a movably mounted valve element with which a thermally activatable spring element is associated, and which opens a connection between the third connection and the fourth connection in a first end position and cuts off the connection in a second end position. The thermally activatable spring element is arranged in a chamber located between the first connection and the second connection, which is permanently cut off from the third and the fourth connection and which preloads the valve element in the direction of the second end position. 1. A valve device , in particular for a cooling water system of a motor vehicle , with a housing comprising a first connection and a second connection for a first liquid circuit , and a third connection and a fourth connection for a second liquid circuit , wherein the first connection is permanently fluidically connected to the second connection , and with a valve unit comprising a movably mounted valve element with which a thermally activatable spring element is associated , and which opens a connection between the third connection and the fourth connection in a first end position and cuts off the connection in a second end position , wherein the thermally activatable spring element is arranged in a chamber located between the first connection and the second connection , which is permanently cut off from the third and the fourth connection and which preloads the valve element in the direction of the second end position , and in that the valve unit is designed as a plug-in module which can be plugged into the housing and comprises a cylindrical module housing comprising at one end a ...

THERMOSTATS

A thermostat comprises a hollow body containing a thermally responsive material, and a force transmitting member affixed to the body by an over-moulded portion. 1. A thermostat comprising a hollow body containing a thermally responsive material , and a force transmitting member affixed to the body by an over-moulded portion.2. The thermostat according to wherein the force transmitting member is configured to control a force applied to the force transmitting member by the thermally responsive material.3. The thermostat according to wherein the force transmitting member has one or more recessed areas at an interface between the force transmitting material and the thermally responsive material in which the thermally responsive material is received.4. The thermostat according to wherein the over-moulded portion is affixed to the body by a bonding agent claim 1 , and wherein the bonding agent comprises at least one of an adhesive or a chemical bonding agent.5. (canceled)6. The thermostat according to wherein the hollow body has a sidewall extending from a first end to a second end and the over-moulded portion is affixed to the sidewall between the first and second ends.7. The thermostat according to wherein the force transmitting member is configured to reduce friction with contact surfaces.8. The thermostat according to wherein the force transmitting member is affixed to an actuator member by the over-moulded portion.9. The thermostat according to including an overload device.10. The thermostat according to wherein the overload device is configured to provide an increase in volume of a chamber containing the thermally responsive material under overload conditions or wherein the overload device is configured to provide a recessed area for reception of the force transmitting member under overload conditions.11. (canceled)12. The thermostat according to including a return device that is integrated into the thermostat claim 1 , wherein the return device comprises a bellows ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE WITH A SLEEVE

A thermostatic valve is for a fluid circulation circuit. The valve includes a housing through which a fluid circulates and a sleeve for regulating the circulation of the fluid. The valve also includes a thermostatic element containing a heat-expandable material and a stationary part, which are fixedly connected to the housing. The valve also includes a moving part, which commands the movement of the sleeve between its closed and open positions. A compression spring and a yoke for bearing of the compression spring are also included. 2. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein the central seating of the bridge is at least partially axially inserted between the yoke and the stationary part of the thermostatic element.3. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein the central seating of the bridge includes a wall having axially opposite faces against which bear claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , the yoke under the effect of the thrust produced by the compression spring and the stationary part of the thermostatic element under the effect of the expansion of the heat-expandable material.4. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein the yoke includes arms distributed around the axis claim 1 , each arm having two end parts claim 1 , which are opposite one another in the longitudinal direction of the arm and which claim 1 , in use claim 1 , cooperate with the central seating of the bridge in order to be fastened to the housing and with an end of the compression spring in order to react the thrust produced by the compression spring claim 1 , respectively.6. The valve according to claim 5 , wherein the arms and said corresponding part of the yoke are integral.7. The valve according to claim 6 , wherein the yoke is made in the form of a single-piece metal part.8. The valve according to any one of to claim 6 , characterized in that each arm is movable between its assembly and usage positions by tilting around an axis substantially orthoradial to the axis.9. The valve according to claim ...

MULTISTAGE AUTOMATED THERMAL BALANCING VALVE

A multistage automated thermally actuated valve utilizing a thermally expansive substance to substantially close the valve at a first temperature and a spring to open the valve at a second, lower temperature. A multistage automated valve comprising a first thermal assembly to balance fluid flow at a first temperature and a second thermal assembly to balance fluid flow at a second temperature in order to balance fluid flow in a system operated at a first temperature as well as at a second temperature. A method of utilizing an automated thermally actuated valve to balance and manage hot water supply in a piping system. 1. A multistage automated valve comprising:a casing providing flow between a first end and second end and having a casing interior;a seat disposed within said casing interior and comprising a seat interface and a seat opening;a piston casing disposed within said casing interior and said piston casing comprises a piston casing end and a radial extension configured for insertion travel into said seat opening;a thermally expansive substance configured to move expansion means to position said radial extension within said seat opening when said thermally expansive substance is heated above a first set point, wherein said radial extension has a diameter less than said seat opening to allow for communication flow between said radial extension and said seat interface;said piston casing further comprises a piston casing narrow and said thermally expansive substance is configured to move expansion means to position said piston casing narrow within said seat opening when said thermally expansive substance is heated above a second set point;a spring positioned between said seat and said piston casing to provide a return force to move said piston casing narrow out of said seat opening when said thermally expansive substance is cooled below said second set point and move said radial extension out of said seat opening when said thermally expansive substance is cooled ...

Thermal actuator

The thermal actuator can have a housing, a moving member, a sensing portion configured to move the moving member relative the housing when receiving heat from a source of heat, and a thermal insulator between the sensing portion and the source of heat.

FREEZE PREVENTION VALVE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING DISCHARGE FLOW RATE ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE

The present invention relates to a freeze prevention valve capable of controlling a discharge flow rate according to a temperature. More particularly, the present invention relates to a freeze prevention valve capable of controlling a discharge flow rate according to a temperature, wherein the valve is to prevent freezing of a pipe by allowing a working fluid such as water flowing along various pipes including water pipes, faucets, and water meters to continuously flow without freezing at a temperature below a freezing point, and a shape memory elastic body which is a configuration of the valve can control a flow rate of the working fluid flowing out of the valve by proportionally changing a yield stress by a phase change according to a temperature of the working fluid instead of performing a simple opening/closing operation. 1. A freeze prevention valve capable of controlling a discharge flow rate according to a temperature comprising:a valve body having a working fluid inlet hole formed at an upper portion thereof so that a working fluid may flow thereinto;a disk which is located inside the valve body, has an opening/closing protrusion formed to protrude from an upper surface thereof, wherein the opening/closing protrusion inserted to the working fluid inlet hole formed in the valve body to block the working fluid from flowing into the valve body or withdrawn from the working fluid inlet hole to allow the working fluid to flow into the valve body through the working fluid inlet hole, and is lifted up or down in a vertical direction to perform an opening/closing operation of the working fluid inlet hole;{'b': '32', 'a cap which is coupled to a lower portion of the valve body and has working fluid outlet holes formed to allow the working fluid flowing into the valve body to flow out of the valve body; and'}a shape memory elastic body which is located between the disk and the cap, detects a temperature of external air or a working fluid, allows a yield stress to be ...

EXCESS FLOW AND THERMAL VALVE

An excess flow and thermal valve assembly includes a valve housing, a valve carried in the housing and displaceable during excess flow conditions to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly, and an intumescent or intumescent material carried in the valve housing and expandable during excess temperature conditions to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly. 1. An excess flow and thermal valve assembly , comprising:a valve housing;a valve seat carried in the valve housing, having a valve seal surface, and being at least partially composed of intumescent material; anda valve carried in the housing and movable against the valve seal surface of the valve seat to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly,wherein during excess flow conditions, the valve is displaceable against the valve seal surface of the valve seat to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly, and during excess temperature conditions, the intumescent material of the valve seat is expandable to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve housing includes an outlet fitting claim 1 , and an inlet fitting coupled to the outlet fitting claim 1 , wherein the valve seat is carried in a downstream portion of the inlet fitting.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the valve seat is located against a shoulder of the outlet fitting.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve is a diaphragm valve.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve is coupled to the valve seat.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve seat includes a ring of the intumescent material.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve seat is carried in a counterbore of a downstream portion of the inlet fitting.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve housing includes an outlet fitting claim 1 , and an inlet fitting coupled to the outlet fitting.9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the inlet fitting includes an upstream portion claim 8 , a downstream portion claim 8 , an intermediate ...

THERMOSTATIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE CIRCULATION OF A FLUID, AND THERMOSTATIC VALVE INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE

A thermostatic device including a thermostatic element and a stopper, axially movable about a stationary seat of a housing, opening and closing a passage circulating fluid and connected to a movable portion of the thermostatic element. During expansion of a thermoexpansible material of the thermostatic element, the movable portion drives the stopper axially relative to the seat. The stopper includes a seal, resting tightly against the seal when the fluid circulation passage is closed by the stopper, a first part, with an inner bore receiving the movable portion, and a second part, separate from the first part, the seal being axially charged between the first and second parts. The first and second parts are made of metal, the second part is mounted around the first part, the part facing the axis of the second part forms a peripheral edge attaching said second part to the outer surface of the first part, and the first part forms an axial abutment for the edge of the second part, positioning the first and second parts axially relative to one another by applying a predetermined clamping load to the seal. 1. A thermostatic device for controlling the flow of a fluid , comprising:a thermostatic element, which defines an axis and which includes both a piston, extending along the axis and intended to be fixedly connected to a housing channeling the fluid, and a body, substantially centered on the axis and containing a thermodilatable material in which the piston is submerged, such that the piston and the body are movable relative to one another along the axis, moving away from one another under the action of an expansion of the thermodilatable material, anda stopper, which is axially movable relative to a fixed seat of the housing so as to open and close a fluid flow passage and which is connected to the body of the thermostatic element such that, during the expansion of the thermodilatable material, the body of the thermostatic element drives the stopper axially relative to ...

AUTOMATED WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

A system of thermally activated feedback control valves and thermally activated sensors to provide heated fluid within a desired temperature range which operates consistently at high and low flow rates, suitable for control of combination safety shower and eyewash stations. 1. An automated water temperature control system comprising:a steam path comprising a first feedback control valve and a second feedback control valve, said steam path delivering steam to a heat exchanger;a first water supply path delivering water to said heat exchanger which exchanges heat from said steam path to said first water path to produce heated water to a heated water path;a first feedback controller in contact with said heated water path, said first feedback controller comprising a thermally expansive substance to provide feedback control of said first feedback control valve;a first mixing valve connected to said heated water path and connected to a second water supply path, the first mixing valve controlled by a first thermal actuator to provide tempered water to a tempered water path;a second mixing valve connected to said tempered water path and a third water supply path, the second mixing valve controlled by a second thermal actuator to produce a tepid water stream;a second feedback controller in contact with said tepid water stream, the second feedback controller comprising a third thermal actuator to produce pressure communication signals to provide feedback control of said second feedback control valve; andan activation valve positioned downstream of said second feedback controller that opens or closes the system to water flow.2. The automated water temperature control system of wherein:said first feedback control valve further comprises a steam plunger movable by a steam piston within a valve body, said steam plunger providing an open configuration that allows steam flow through said valve body, said steam plunger providing a restricted configuration that reduces steam flow ...

THERMOSTATIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE CIRCULATION OF A FLUID, AND THERMOSTATIC VALVE INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE

A thermostatic device including a thermostatic element and a stopper, axially movable about a stationary seat of a housing, opening and closing a passage circulating fluid and connected to a movable portion of the thermostatic element. During expansion of a thermoexpansible material of the thermostatic element, the movable portion drives the stopper axially relative to the seat. The stopper includes a seal, resting tightly against the seal when the fluid circulation passage is closed by the stopper, a first part, with an inner bore receiving the movable portion, and a second part, separate from the first part, the seal being axially charged between the first and second parts. The first and second parts are made of metal, the second part is mounted around the first part, the part facing the axis of the second part forms a peripheral edge attaching said second part to the outer surface of the first part, and the first part forms an axial abutment for the edge of the second part, positioning the first and second parts axially relative to one another by applying a predetermined clamping load to the seal. 1. A thermostatic device for controlling a fluid flow , comprising:a thermostatic element, which includes a fixed part, intended to be securely connected to a fluid channeling housing, and a moving part, movable along an axis relative to the fixed part, moving away from the fixed part under the action of expansion of a thermodilatable material of the thermostatic element, and a gasket that is suitable for being pressed sealably against the fixed seat when the fluid flow passage is closed by the obturator,', 'a first piece that is made from metal and that is provided with an inner bore for receiving the moving part of the thermostatic element, and', 'a second piece that is made from metal and that is separate from and attached around the first piece, the gasket being gripped axially between the first and second pieces,, 'an obturator, which is axially movable relative to ...

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Computing Device

A headset, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the headset adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels. 118-. (canceled)19. A method , comprising:{'claim-text': ['while receiving an audio signal, detecting an audio signature of a particular audio clip; and', 'adjusting one or more levels of the audio signal according to control information corresponding to the particular audio clip.'], '#text': 'in a computing device:'}20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal is generated by a video game.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a first sound from a first source and a second sound from a second source;the audio signature of the particular audio clip is associated with the second sound; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting the audio signal to enhance the second sound with respect to the first sound.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein:the first source is a user of the computing device.23. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a plurality of channels; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting a power level of one or more channels of the audio signal to enhance sound corresponding to the particular audio clip.24. The method according to ...

THERMOSTAT VALVE

A thermostat valve has a cylindrical valve housing formed as a single integrated unit out of synthetic resin material, having an annular body and a frame attached to one end of the annular body by a plurality of legs, a disk-shaped valve stem disposed in another end of the valve housing and movable along an axial direction, a spring seat that holds an opposite end of spring means away from the valve stem and locked and held in place by hooks at tips of locking arms extending from the valve housing, and a thermo-element fixedly mounted to an element guide provided in the frame of the valve housing that moves the valve stem in a valve opening direction in response to fluid temperature. An annular step having a top portion of predetermined width is formed adjacent to the rim of the opening in the one end of the valve housing. 1. A thermostat valve comprising:a substantially cylindrical valve housing formed as a single integrated unit out of a synthetic resin material and having an annular body, with a valve seat formed on a rim of an opening in one end of the annular body and a frame attached to the annular body by a plurality of legs extending axially from an outer edge of an opposite end of the annular body;a disk-shaped valve stem disposed in one end of the valve housing and movable along an axial direction of the valve stem so as to be selectively seated against the valve seat;spring means that biases the valve stem in a valve closing direction to seat the valve stem against the valve seat;a spring seat disposed at an opposite end of the spring means away from the valve stem side, the spring seat locked and held in place by hooks at tips of locking arms extending from the valve housing; anda thermo-element, fixedly mounted to an element guide provided in the frame of the valve housing, that moves the valve stem in a valve opening direction in response to fluid temperature,wherein an annular step is formed at a portion of the valve housing adjacent to the rim of the ...

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Wireless Device

A headset, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the headset adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels. 118-. (canceled)20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal is generated by a video game.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a first sound from a first source and a second sound from a second source;the audio signature of the particular audio clip is associated with the second sound; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting the audio signal to enhance the second sound with respect to the first sound.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein:the first source is a user of the wireless device.23. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a plurality of channels; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting a power level of one or more channels of the audio signal to enhance sound corresponding to the particular audio clip.24. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the adjusting occurs for a predetermined amount of time.25. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the adjusting occurs according to a power level of the particular audio clip relative to another portion of the audio signal.26. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the control ...

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Hearing Device

A headset, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the headset adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels. 118-. (canceled)19. A method , comprising:in a hearing device:while receiving an audio signal, detecting an audio signature of a particular audio clip; andadjusting one or more levels of the audio signal according to control information corresponding to the particular audio clip.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal is generated by a video game.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a first sound from a first source and a second sound from a second source;the audio signature of the particular audio clip is associated with the second sound; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting the audio signal to enhance the second sound with respect to the first sound.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein:the first source is a user of the hearing device.23. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the audio signal comprises a plurality of channels; andthe adjusting comprises adjusting a power level of one or more channels of the audio signal to enhance sound corresponding to the particular audio clip.24. The method according to claim 19 , wherein:the adjusting occurs ...

Tubular body arrangement for a temperature-control device

A tubular body arrangement for a temperature-control device, e.g., for temperature-controlling an electrical device, is disclosed. The tubular body arrangement includes at least one first tubular body and at least one second tubular body that can each be flowed through by a temperature-control fluid and that each include a circumferential wall extending along an axial direction. The first tubular body has a first tube flange that is deformable for compensating for at least one of a position change and a dimensional change of an axial length of at least one of the tubular bodies. The first tube flange projects from the circumferential wall of the first tubular body at an angle. The second tubular body is mounted on the first tube flange so that the first tubular body and the second tubular body jointly bound a tubular body interior that can be flowed through by the temperature-control fluid.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMO VALVE AND THERMO VALVE

A method of manufacturing a thermo valve includes an overlaying step of overlaying a valve body onto a thermo actuator so as to cover a groove portion; and a caulking step of caulking an installing portion of the valve body onto the thermo actuator. The caulking step is performed by pressing, by use of a jig, the valve body and the thermo actuator toward an axis center in a radial direction. A pressing face of the jig has a short side portion and a long side portion longer than the short side portion. Pressing is performed with the long side portion being substantially in parallel to the axis center of the thermo actuator and the short side portion being substantially in parallel to the groove portion. 1. A thermo valve comprising:a thermo actuator having a rod actuated in accordance with change in temperature of fluid;a valve body fastened to the thermo actuator at a fastening portion and configured to control flow rate of the fluid; anda returning spring configured to bias the thermo actuator and the valve body in a returning direction,either of the thermo actuator and the valve body having a groove portion formed in a circumferential direction thereof,the thermo actuator and the valve body being overlaid onto each other along an axis center so as to cover the groove portion,the fastening portion being depressed toward the axis center at least at a part of portion overlaid onto each other, the fastening portion being formed by inserting another part of the thermo actuator or the valve body into the groove portion, anda depressed portion of the fastening portion having a vertically long shape along the axis line.2. The thermo valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe thermo actuator has an actuator body configured to support the rod in a manner capable of moving forward and retreating, andthe valve body being fastened to the actuator body. The present invention relates to a thermo valve that controls flow rate in accordance with temperature of fluid.A valve is ...

Cooling apparatus for internal combustion engine

A cooling apparatus for an engine includes an oil warmer, an engine internal passage, a warmer passage, a water pump, and a thermostat. The warmer passage connects an outlet of the internal passage to an inlet of the internal passage. The thermostat regulates an amount of coolant that flows into the oil warmer. The thermostat includes a valve member, a body, and a plurality of types of wax. The thermostat determines a degree of opening of the valve member in accordance with amounts of expansion of the respective types of wax caused by melting of the respective types of wax. The types of wax include a first wax, which melts at a first temperature, and a second wax, which melts at a second temperature which is higher than the first temperature.

Method and System for Dynamic Control of Game Audio Based on Audio Analysis

A gaming device, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the gaming device adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels.

Heat exchanger for vehicle

A heat exchanger for a vehicle may include a heat radiating portion provided with first and second connecting lines formed alternately by stacking plates, and receiving first and second operating fluids into the first and second connecting lines, a bifurcating portion connecting an inflow hole for flowing one operating fluid of the first and second operating fluids with an exhaust hole for exhausting the one operating fluid, and adapted for the one operating fluid to bypass the heat radiating portion according to a temperature of the one operating fluid, and a valve unit mounted corresponding to the inflow hole and adapted to flow the one operating fluid selectively to the heat radiating portion or the bifurcating portion according to the temperature of the one operating fluid flowing in the inflow hole.

THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE WITH ONE-WAY CONTROL FUNCTION

A thermal expansion valve with one-way control function includes a valve body having an inlet passage and an out passage, a temperature sensor installed on one end of said valve body, and a first valve core component installed in an inside chamber of said valve body. Said first valve core component includes a first valve core and a valve rod against said temperature sensor. Said valve body also includes an accommodation component extending from said inlet passage into said valve body and coaxially installed with said inlet passage. Said accommodation component has a second valve port connected with said inside chamber. Said accommodation component has a second valve core component having a supporting piece and a second valve core matching said second valve port. The processing of the structure is convenient and the assembly of the second valve core component is simple and reliable. 1. A thermal expansion valve with one-way control function , comprising a valve body having an inlet passage and an outlet passage , a temperature sensing component placed at one end of the valve body , and a first valve core component placed in an inner cavity of the valve body , wherein the first valve core component comprises a valve rod abutting against the temperature sensing component , and a first valve core configured to cooperate with a first valve port in the inner cavity to control a flow of fluid medium flowing from the inlet passage to the outlet passage , and the valve body further comprises an accommodating portion extending inwardly to the valve body from the inlet passage , the accommodating portion is provided with a second valve port in communication with the inner cavity , a second valve core component is provided in the accommodating portion; and in a case that the medium flows from the inlet passage to the outlet passage , the second valve port is closed; and in a case that the medium flows from the outlet passage to the inlet passage , the second valve port is ...

VALVE

A valve may include a housing forming one inlet and at least one outlet, an operating unit mounted in the housing, and performing expansion or contraction in accordance with a temperature of a flowing working fluid to selectively connect the at least outlet with the one inlet for exhausting the flowing working fluid outside of the housing, wherein the operating unit includes a sliding member slidably inserted into the interior of the housing, a flange member forming a penetration hole and fixedly mounted inside of the sliding member, a rod movably inserted into the penetration hole of the flange member, and a deformable member fixed at the penetration hole of the flange member and expanded or contracted in accordance with a temperature of the flowing working fluid. 1. A valve comprising:a housing forming one inlet and at least one outlet, and adapted such that a fluid flows into an interior thereof through the one inlet; andan operating unit mounted in the housing, and performing expansion or contraction in accordance with a temperature of a flowing working fluid to selectively connect the at least outlet with the one inlet for exhausting the flowing working fluid outside of the housing, a sliding member adapted such that both ends thereof are opened, a first open hole and a second open hole are respectively formed at both sides corresponding to each other along a length direction thereof to correspond with the one inlet and the at least one outlet, and slidably inserted into the interior of the housing;', 'a flange member forming a penetration hole at a center thereof, and fixedly mounted on a first end inside of the sliding member;', 'a rod movably inserted into the penetration hole of the flange member;', 'a deformable member adapted such that a first end thereof is fixed at the penetration hole of the flange member in a state of being engaged to a first end of the rod in the sliding member, and expanded or contracted in accordance with a temperature of the ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE

A thermostatic valve to connect a heat source, in particular a gear drive with a heat exchanger, particularly a motor vehicle, having a thermostatic valve housing with a first inlet connection for a first inlet port and a second inlet connection for a second inlet port as well as a first outlet connection for a first outlet port and a second outlet connection for a second outlet port, with a moveable working element in an intake opening of the thermostatic valve housing to open and close the inlet and outlet ports and a separate restriction element is provided in the thermostatic valve housing between the first inlet connection and the first outlet connection. 1. A thermostatic valve to connect a heat source with a heat exchanger , the thermostatic valve comprising:a thermostatic valve housing having a first inlet connection for a first inlet port and a second inlet connection for a second inlet port and having a first outlet connection for a first outlet port and a second outlet connection for a second outlet port;a moveable working element adapted to open and close the inlet port and the outlet port, the moveable working element being arranged in an intake opening of the thermostatic valve housing; anda separate restriction element arranged in the thermostatic valve housing between the first inlet connection and the first outlet connection.2. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction element has a recess or a groove arranged in the thermostatic valve housing.3. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein a bypass port is provided between the first inlet port and the first outlet port.4. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction element is provided between the first inlet port and the bypass port.5. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction element is provided between the bypass port and the first outlet connection.6. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE

A thermostatic valve with a valve housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, with an actuator which is accommodated in the valve housing and has a housing, and with a switching element which is operatively connected to the actuator in order to control a fluid connection between fluid inlet and fluid outlet, wherein a plunger protrudes out of the housing, the plunger being connected in an axially fixed manner to the valve housing, and the housing being accommodated in an axially shiftable manner in the valve housing, wherein the housing is mounted in the region of its opposite end regions in the valve housing by plain bearings, wherein the switching element is arranged in an axially displaceable manner relative to the housing of the actuator. 1. A thermostatic valve comprising:a valve housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet,an actuator which is accommodated in the valve housing and has an actuator housing, anda switching element which is operatively connected to the actuator in order to control a fluid connection between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet,wherein a plunger protrudes out of the actuator housing, said plunger being connected in an axially fixed manner to the valve housing, and the actuator housing being accommodated in an axially shiftable manner in the valve housing, wherein the actuator housing is mounted in a region of its opposite end regions in the valve housing by plain bearings,wherein the switching element is arranged in an axially displaceable manner relative to the actuator housing.2. The thermostatic valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the switching element is arranged in an axially shiftable and non-rotatable manner in the valve housing.3. The thermostatic valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the valve housing has an axial slotted guide claim 1 , wherein the switching element has an engagement element which engages in the slotted guide.4. The thermostatic valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the valve housing has an ...

RESETTABLE THERMAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE

A resettable thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) is disclosed. The TPRD includes a piston, a housing adapted to receive the piston and allow movement between an open and a closed position. The housing includes an actuator having a temperature sensitive material disposed therein. The temperature sensitive material volumetrically expands, increasing a length of the actuator and forcing a lever from a first position to a second position. The piston is held in the closed position by the lever in the first position. When the lever moves to the second position, the piston is allowed to move to the open position, allowing a fluid to flow through the TPRD from a high pressure vessel in communication therewith. 1. A resettable thermal pressure device (TPRD) , comprising:a housing having a first aperture and a second aperture allowing a fluid to flow through the housing;a piston slidably mounted in the housing and movable between an open position and a closed position, the piston sealing the second aperture when the piston is in the closed position;a lever disposed in the housing and having a first position which selectively militates against the piston moving into the open position;a lever spring adapted to bias the lever against the housing and selectively move the lever to the second position; andan actuator having a temperature sensitive material adapted to expand volumetrically with an increase in temperature, a collar coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator facilitates a movement of the lever to the second position when a desired temperature is attained to allow the piston to move to the open position.2. The resettable TPRD according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator moves the collar to a receiving position when a desired temperature is attained and the spring moves the lever from the first position to the second position claim 1 , at least a portion of the lever received by the collar in the second position.3. The resettable TPRD according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Method And System For Dynamic Control Of Game Audio Based On Audio Analysis

A headset, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the headset adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels. 1. A method , comprising:in a headset during play of a particular game:receiving a plurality of surround sound channels carrying game sounds, said plurality of surround sound channels comprising three or more surround sound channels;determining that a first of said game sounds in a first sound channel has a higher loudness relative to a second of said game sounds in a second sound channel;in response to said determining, adjusting a power level of one or more of said plurality of surround sound channels such that loudness of said second one of said game sounds relative to said first one of said game sounds is increased; andcombining said plurality of surround sound channels into two stereo channels.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:detecting when said first one of said game sounds ceases to be too loud relative to said second one of said game sounds; andin response to said detecting, adjusting said power level of said one or more of said plurality of surround sound channels.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said determining occurs dynamically based on acquired audio information for said particular ...

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING VALVE, A TURBINE PUMP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING FLOW THROUGH A VALVE

A temperature adjusting valve includes, a first member made of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, a second member made of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is in operable communication with the first member, and a flow passageway at least partially defined by a distance between a first surface of the first member and a second surface of the second member, the first coefficient of thermal expansion and the second coefficient of thermal expansion are selected such that a flow area of the flow passageway changes in response to changes in temperature of at least one of the first member and the second member the distance also is adjustable independently of temperature changes of the first member and the second member. 1. A temperature adjusting valve , comprising:a first member made of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion;a second member made of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion being in operable communication with the first member; anda flow passageway at least partially defined by a distance between a first surface of the first member and a second surface of the second member, the first coefficient of thermal expansion and the second coefficient of thermal expansion being selected such that a flow area of the flow passageway changes in response to changes in temperature of at least one of the first member and the second member the distance also being adjustable independently of temperature changes of the first member and the second member.2. The temperature adjusting valve of claim 1 , wherein the distance between a first surface of the first member and a second surface of the second member increases in response to decreases in temperature of at least one of the first member and the second member.3. The temperature adjusting valve of claim 2 , wherein the increases in the distance is in response to decreases in temperature of both the first ...

THERMOSTAT

A thermostat is fitted with a heat sensing portion caused to expand and move by heat transmitted from a coolant, and controlling a flow rate of the coolant flowing into a radiator or an engine by operation of the heat sensing portion. The thermostat includes a flow-changing wall mounted at a lower portion of the thermostat such that the flow-changing wall changes a flow direction of the coolant, towards a vicinity of the heat sensing portion. The flow-changing wall comprises a coupling poriton fixedly coupled to a lower portion of the heat sensing portion, and a skirt extending towards a lower portion of the coupling portion such that the skirt changes the flow direction of the coolant, towards the coupling portion. 1. A thermostat fitted with a heat sensing portion caused to expand and move by heat transmitted from a coolant , and controlling a flow rate of the coolant flowing into a radiator or an engine by operation of the heat sensing portion ,wherein the thermostat further includesa flow-changing wall mounted at a lower portion of the thermostat such that the flow-changing wall changes a flow direction of the coolant, towards a vicinity of the heat sensing portion, andwherein the flow-changing wall comprisesa coupling portion fixedly coupled to a lower portion of the heat sensing portion, anda skirt extending towards a lower portion of the coupling portion such that the skirt changes the flow direction of the coolant, towards the coupling portion.2. The thermostat of claim 1 ,wherein the coupling portion has a hollow cylindrical shape, andthe skirt is formed such that a cross section perpendicular to a length direction of the skirt has a shape of a circular arc.3. The thermostat of claim 2 ,wherein the flow-changing wall is mounted such that an interior surface of the skirt is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a flow direction of the coolant.4. The thermostat of claim 1 ,wherein the heat sensing portion has a wax pellet mounted therein.5. The ...

THERMOSTAT

A thermostat for controlling the flow of a coolant into a radiator and a bypass circuit is provided. When the bypass circuit is to be closed, the thermostat displaces a shaft that is operably attached to a bypass plate. When in the closed position, the bypass plate is configured to engage a top wall of the bypass circuit so as to prevent the flow of coolant into the bypass circuit. To minimize the formation of a water pressure pulses generated by the closing of the bypass circuit, only a portion of the bypass plate initially contacts the top wall. Such limited contact allows for the restriction of the flow of coolant into the bypass circuit, and interrupts the even flow of coolant around the bypass plate. Such restriction and/or interruption allows for the gradual closing of the bypass circuit, which minimizes the associated water hammer effect. 1. A thermostat for controlling the flow of a coolant into a radiator and a bypass circuit , the thermostat comprising:a housing having a shaft and a spring, the shaft configured to extend away from the housing from an open position to a closed position as a temperature of the thermostat increases;a bypass plate operably secured to the shaft, the bypass plate having an outer surface and a central longitudinal axis, the outer surface configured to abut against a top wall of the bypass circuit to prevent the flow of coolant into an opening of the bypass circuit when the shaft is in the closed position, the central longitudinal axis of the bypass plate not being parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the housing as the shaft is displaced from the open position and toward the closed position.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , further including a stopper claim 1 , the spring configured to bias the bypass plate toward the stopper claim 1 , the stopper having a central longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the shaft.3. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the bypass plate is positioned about a ...

Wax thermostat

Various systems for controlling coolant flow through a plurality of coolant lines via a wax thermostat are provided. In one embodiment, a thermostat comprises at least one wax motor that mediates coolant flow between two inlet passages and three outlet passages as a function of longitudinal position, the longitudinal position varying in response to changes in coolant temperature.

THERMAL BALANCING VALVE AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME

A thermal valve for controlling a flow of fluid includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet configured to permit the flow of fluid through an interior of the housing, an actuator including heat-sensitive material configured to contract or expand based on a temperature of the fluid, a rod fixedly coupled to the housing and partially inside the actuator, the rod being configured to move relative to the actuator as the heat-sensitive material contracts or expands, a chamber inside the housing and fixedly coupled to the housing, the chamber being configured to accommodate the actuator, a first compressive resilient element configured to movably couple the actuator to the chamber, and a disc movably coupled to the chamber via a second compression element, and configured to permit flow of the fluid from the inlet to the outlet and to reduce flow of water from the outlet to the inlet. 1. A thermal valve for controlling a flow of fluid , the thermal valve comprising:a housing having an inlet and an outlet configured to permit the flow of fluid through an interior of the housing;an actuator comprising heat-sensitive material configured to contract or expand based on a temperature of the fluid;a rod fixedly coupled to the housing and partially inside the actuator, the rod being configured to move relative to the actuator as the heat-sensitive material contracts or expands;a chamber inside the housing and fixedly coupled to the housing, the chamber being configured to accommodate the actuator;a first compressive resilient element configured to movably couple the actuator to the chamber; anda disc movably coupled to the chamber via a second compression element, and configured to permit flow of the fluid from the inlet to the outlet and to reduce flow of water from the outlet to the inlet.2. The thermal valve of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to reduce a flow of the fluid through the thermal valve when the temperature of the fluid exceeds a closing temperature ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

A thermostatic valve comprises a closed hollow body (), a first opening () and a second opening () in the body (), a stopper separating the first opening () from the second opening (), a thermostatic actuator () capable of opening the stopper and restoring means () capable of closing the stopper, the valve being characterised in that the stopper comprises a movable cage () capable of sliding in relation to a fixed cage () along an axis substantially coinciding with the axis of the thermostatic actuator (), the movable cage () or the fixed cage () having at least one port (), and the relative movement of the movable cage () in relation to the fixed cage allowing the at least one port () to be selectively closed or opened, and in that the movable cage () is made of plastics. 1. A thermostatic valve for a fluid circuit of a motor vehicle comprising a closed hollow body , a first opening and a second opening leading into the body , a plug separating the first opening of the second opening , a thermostatic actuator adapted to open the plug and a biasing means adapted to close the plug , wherein the plug comprises a movable cage adapted to slide relative to a fixed cage according to an axis substantially coincident with the axis of the thermostatic actuator , the movable cage or the fixed cage having at least one aperture , the relative displacement of the movable cage relative to the fixed cage allowing selectively sealing or clearing said at least one aperture and in that the movable cage is made of a plastic material.2. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the movable cage is more flexible than the fixed cage and is disposed claim 1 , with respect to the fixed cage claim 1 , on the pressure side claim 1 , so that the pressure presses the movable cage against the fixed cage.3. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the movable cage comprises at least one longitudinal cutout and the fixed cage comprises a solid surface opposite said at ...

THERMOSTAT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

A thermostatic valve includes: a valve body in which a chamber is provided, an end cap assembly, a thermal actuator and a first spring mounted in the chamber. The valve body is provided with at least three ports in communication with outside; the thermal actuator includes a valve rod and a body portion, the chamber includes a first chamber and a second chamber; one end of the thermal actuator abuts against or indirectly abuts against or supports an end of the first spring close to the thermal actuator, and another end is limited to the end cap assembly; and the thermostatic valve is further provided with a guide portion in the chamber, the thermal actuator includes a guide fitting portion fitting with the guide portion, and the guide portion is slidably fitted with the guide fitting portion. The thermal actuator of the thermostatic valve is not shaken heavily 1. A thermostatic valve , comprising:a valve body in which a chamber is provided,an end cap assembly, anda thermal actuator and a first spring mounted in the chamber, wherein:the valve body is provided with at least three ports in communication with outside, the three ports comprises a first port, a second port and a third port;the thermal actuator comprises a valve rod and a body portion, whereinthe chamber comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, the second chamber is smaller than the first chamber, the second chamber is away from the end cap assembly relative to the first chamber;the first port is in communication with the first chamber, the third port is in communication with the second chamber;the first spring is partially or wholly located in the second chamber;the thermal actuator is mostly or wholly located in the first chamber, the first chamber is larger than the thermal actuator;one end of the thermal actuator abuts against or indirectly abuts against or supports an end of the first spring close to the thermal actuator, and another end of the thermal actuator is limited to the end cap assembly ...

Thermostat and Component of an Oil Circuit

A thermostat includes a carrier element which can be anchored in a housing, and a valve element which is movable relative to the carrier element. The valve element contacts the carrier element in a first position, whereby a duct within the housing can be closed. In a second position, which differs from the first position, the valve element does not contact the carrier element, whereby the duct can be opened. A wax element is arranged on the carrier element and is mechanically connected to the valve element. The wax element is configured to generate a stroke in case of a temperature change, by which the valve element can be moved.

TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE LIQUID FLOW REGULATOR

Methods and systems are provided for a multi-way valve. In one example, a system may comprise a multi-way valve comprising a regulator material arranged in a toroidal, flexible housing arranged in a passage shaped to flow a fluid. The regulator material may phase change in response to a temperature of the fluid, wherein the phase change may result in a constriction of a flow-through area of the passage. 1. A system comprising:a multi-way valve comprising a regulator material arranged within a toroidal, flexible housing shaped to expand and contract in response to a phase change of the regulator material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multi-way valve is arranged in a passage shaped to flow one or more of a liquid and a gas claim 1 , and a flow-through area of the passage is equal to a central opening of the toroidal housing.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the central opening is adjustable in response to a fluid temperature claim 2 , and where the central opening decreases in response to a fluid temperature being greater than a predetermined temperature claim 2 , and where the central opening increases in response to the fluid temperature being greater than the predetermined temperature.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined temperature is based on a phase-changing temperature of the regulator material.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the housing and a tube of the passage are concentric about a central axis of the passage claim 2 , and where a flow direction of fluid is parallel to the central axis.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a circular cross-section when the regulator material is in a solid phase.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a non-circular cross-section when the regulator material is in a liquid phase.8. A temperature response liquid flow regulator comprising:a temperature responsive regulator member arranged along a passage shaped to define an orifice through which liquid flows, the ...

EXCESS FLOW AND THERMAL VALVE

An excess flow and thermal valve assembly includes a valve housing, a valve carried in the housing and displaceable during excess flow conditions to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly, and an intumescent or intumescent material carried in the valve housing and expandable during excess temperature conditions to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly. 1. An excess flow and thermal valve assembly , comprising:a valve housing;a valve seat carried in the valve housing and having a valve seal surface;a valve carried in the housing and movable against the valve seal surface of the valve seat to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly; andan intumescent carried in the housing on a side of the valve seat axially opposite that of the valve seal surface,wherein during excess flow conditions, the valve is displaceable against the valve seal surface of the valve seat to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly, and during excess temperature conditions, the intumescent is expandable to reduce flow of fluid through the assembly.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve housing includes an outlet fitting claim 1 , and an inlet fitting coupled to the outlet fitting claim 1 , wherein the valve seat is carried in an outlet portion of the inlet fitting.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve is a diaphragm valve.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve is coupled to the valve seat.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the intumescent is ring-shaped.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the intumescent is carried in a counterbore of an upstream portion of the outlet fitting.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a baffle carried between the intumescent and the valve seat claim 1 , wherein the baffle at least partially directs expansion of the intumescent.8. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the baffle is a rigid ring.9. An excess flow and thermal valve assembly claim 8 , comprising:a valve housing;a valve seat carried in the valve housing, having a ...

Compressor system including a flow and temperature control device

A thermal control valve for use in a lubricant flooded compressor system including a controller that generates a control signal includes a valve body including a hot coolant inlet, a cooled coolant inlet, a mixed coolant outlet, an actuator space, and a cylinder bore. A sleeve is positioned within the cylinder bore and is movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and an electrical actuator is at least partially disposed within the actuator space and is operable in response to the control signal to move the sleeve between the first position, the second position, and the third position.

Automated Thermal Recirculation Valve

An automated thermally actuated valve utilizing a thermally expansive substance to substantially close the valve at a first temperature and a spring to open the valve at a second, lower temperature. A method of utilizing an automated thermally actuated valve to balance and manage hot water supply in a piping system.

Liquid cooling system with thermal valve deflector

The liquid cooling system has a heat exchanger having a fluid inlet and an outlet; a fluid supply conduit leading to the inlet of the heat exchanger; a fluid return conduit extending from the outlet of the heat exchanger; a bypass conduit extending between the fluid supply conduit and the fluid return conduit; a thermal valve configured for selectively closing the bypass conduit, the valve having a temperature sensing element positioned downstream of both the heat exchanger and the bypass conduit, the temperature sensing element configured to selectively move the thermal valve in response to a temperature change of the liquid which the temperature sensing element is exposed to relative to a temperature threshold of the valve; and a deflector positioned between the temperature sensing element and at least one of the bypass conduit and the heat exchanger outlet.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMO VALVE AND THERMO VALVE

A method of manufacturing a thermo valve includes an overlaying step of overlaying a valve body onto a thermo actuator so as to cover a groove portion; and a caulking step of caulking an installing portion of the valve body onto the thermo actuator. The caulking step is performed by pressing, by use of a jig, the valve body and the thermo actuator toward an axis center in a radial direction. A pressing face of the jig has a short side portion and a long side portion longer than the short side portion. Pressing is performed with the long side portion being substantially in parallel to the axis center of the thermo actuator and the short side portion being substantially in parallel to the groove portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a thermo valve , the thermo valve controlling flow rate of fluid by a valve body , the valve body being coupled to a thermo actuator having a rod actuated in accordance with temperature of the fluid , the method comprising:a preparation step of preparing a thermo actuator and a valve body, at least either of the thermo actuator the valve body having a groove portion formed along a circumferential direction;an overlaying step of overlaying the valve body onto the thermo actuator so as to cover the groove portion; anda caulking step of caulking an overlaid portion of the valve body onto the thermo actuator,the caulking step being performed by pressing, by use of a jig, the valve body and the thermo actuator from outside thereof toward an axis center in a radial direction,a pressing face of the jig having a short side portion and a long side portion longer than the short side portion, andpressing being performed with the long side portion being substantially in parallel to an axis center of the thermo actuator and the short side portion being substantially in parallel to and overlaying onto the groove portion.2. The method of manufacturing the thermo valve according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the overlaying step claim 1 , the valve ...

Temperature responsive thermal bridge

A thermal bridge includes a first plate stack, a second plate stack and a temperature responsive actuator. The first plate stack is placed in thermal communication with a first electrical component and has a plurality of first plates. The second plate stack is placed in thermal communication with a second electrical component and has a plurality of second plates interleaved with the first plates. The temperature responsive actuator is coupled to at least one of the first and second plate stacks. The temperature responsive actuator changes shape based on changes in temperature to change the relative positions of the first and second plates. The temperature responsive actuator causes the first and second plates to vary thermal resistance between the first and second electrical components based on the change in relative positions of the first and second plates.

FLUID FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD

A fluid flow control device controls flow of coolant in a motor vehicle motor cooling system. The flow control device includes first and second coolant inlets and first and second coolant outlets. The flow control device is operable selectively to direct coolant flowing into the device to flow out from the flow device through one or both of the first and second outlets in dependence on a temperature of fluid flowing through the device. 128-. (canceled)29. A fluid flow control device for controlling flow of coolant in a motor vehicle motor cooling system , the flow control device having first and second coolant inlets and first and second coolant outlets , the flow control device being operable selectively to direct coolant flowing into the device to flow out from the flow device through one or both of the first and second outlets in dependence on a temperature of fluid flowing through the device.30. A device as claimed in wherein the flow control device is further operable selectively to allow or to prevent flow of coolant into the device through the second inlet in dependence at least in part on the temperature of the fluid flowing through the device.31. A device as claimed in wherein outlet valve means is provided for selectively directing fluid flowing into the device to flow out from the device through the first outlet only claim 29 , through both the first and second outlets claim 29 , or through the second outlet only responsive to the temperature of fluid flowing through the device.32. A device as claimed in wherein the outlet valve means comprises a first closure portion operable to close the first outlet and a second closure portion operable to close the second outlet.33. A device as claimed in wherein the outlet valve means comprises a closure member claim 32 , the closure member comprising the first and second closure portions claim 32 , the device being operable to actuate the closure member between first and second positions claim 32 , in the first ...

PART-CIRCULAR VALVE SURFACE FOR WAX VALVE

A bypass system has a source of a fluid to be cooled and a heat exchanger for selectively cooling the fluid. A bypass valve is mounted on a line to selectively bypass the fluid prior to reaching the heat exchanger. The bypass valve includes a valve poppet, a valve seat, a piston, a valve housing and a wax portion. A piston is moveable along an axis and allows movement of the valve poppet toward and away from the valve seat. The piston moves within a valve housing. A wax portion expands as a temperature increases, and causes the valve poppet to move against the valve seat. The wax portion cools if the temperature lowers such that the valve poppet moves away from the valve seat. There is a sealing surface on the valve poppet in sealing contact with the valve seat. The sealing surface is part-circular in a plane in which the axis lies. A bypass valve is also disclosed. 1. A bypass system comprising:a source of a fluid to be cooled;a heat exchanger for selectively cooling the fluid; anda bypass valve mounted on a line to selectively bypass the fluid prior to reaching the heat exchanger, said bypass valve including a valve poppet, a valve seat, a piston, a valve housing and a wax portion, said piston moveable along an axis allowing movement of said valve poppet toward and away from said valve seat, said piston moving within a valve housing, said wax portion expands as a temperature increases, and causes said valve poppet to move against said valve seat, said wax portion cools if the temperature lowers such that said valve poppet moves away from said valve seat, there being a sealing surface on said valve poppet in sealing contact with said valve seat, said sealing surface being part-circular in a plane in which said axis lies.2. The bypass system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said valve poppet is part-spherical about said axis.3. The bypass system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said valve seat has a sharp break point selectively in contact with said valve poppet ...

Valves For Bypass Circuits In Heat Exchangers

A valve can be incorporated as an integral part of the heat exchanger as a plug-in item that can be located anywhere desired between the inlet and outlet flow manifolds of the heat exchanger.

THERMOREGULATOR

A thermostatic valve includes a housing internally provided with a receiving cavity and a thermostatic actuating element mounted in the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is in communication with the exterior through at least three ports such as a first connecting port, a second connecting port, and a third connecting port. The thermostatic actuating element is mounted in the housing via two elastic members. An annular sealing collar which is fixedly mounted is provided in the receiving cavity. At least most of the thermostatic actuating element is located between the third port and the sealing collar. Such arrangement may ensure the temperature of the transmission oil when having a low temperature can rise rapidly and ensure the lubrication performance of a transmission. In addition, a processing precision requirement for components and parts can be reduced and manufacturing and mounting are more convenient 1. A thermostatic valve , comprising a housing in which an receiving cavity is provided , and a thermostatic actuating element mounted in the receiving cavity , wherein the receiving cavity is in communication with an outside through at least three connecting ports comprising a first connecting port , a second connecting port and a third connecting port; the thermostatic actuating element comprises a main body of the thermostatic actuating element in which a thermosensitive substance is provided , and the thermostatic actuating element is mounted in the receiving cavity of the housing via two elastic members; and an annular sealing collar which is fixedly mounted is provided in the receiving cavity , and the first connecting port and the second connecting port are located at two sides of the sealing collar , respectively;a first passage is formed in a case that the second connecting port, an inner hole of the sealing collar and the first connecting port are in communication with each other, and a second passage is formed in a case that the first connecting ...

FAUCET ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED ANTI-SCALD DEVICE

Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided. 120-. (canceled)21. A fluid supply assembly comprising: wherein the mixing valve is configured such that, when the mixing valve is in the full-cold position, the mixing valve is positioned such that a first amount of cold fluid flows from a cold fluid inlet into the mixing cavity;', 'wherein the mixing valve is configured such that, when the mixing valve is in the full-hot position, the mixing valve is positioned such that a second amount of cold fluid, less than the first amount, flows from the cold fluid inlet into the mixing cavity; and, 'a mixing valve housed in a mixing cavity, the mixing valve configured to be movable between a full-cold position and a full-hot position;'}an anti-scald device comprising a thermal actuator and a plunger, wherein the thermal actuator is configured to move the plunger to close the hot fluid inlet when a temperature of a mixed fluid flow, formed from hot fluid and cold fluid mixed in the mixing cavity, reaches a set-point temperature.22. The fluid supply assembly of claim 21 , comprising a ...

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY CONTROL DEVICES

A method for controlling thermal conductivity between two thermal masses includes thermally contacting a first conduction body with a heat source, thermally contacting a second conduction body with a heat sink, and thermally contacting the second conduction body with the first conduction body by moving the first conduction body between a first position and a second position with a thermal expansion component. The thermal expansion component moves the first conduction body between the first position and the second position at a predetermined temperature and heat is conducted from the heat source to the heat sink through the first and second conduction bodies. 1. A method for controlling thermal conductivity between two thermal masses , comprising:thermally contacting a first conduction body with a heat source;thermally contacting a second conduction body with a heat sink;thermally contacting the second conduction body with the first conduction body by moving the first conduction body between a first position and a second position with a thermal expansion component,wherein the thermal expansion component moves the first conduction body between the first position and the second position at a predetermined temperature; andconducting heat from the heat source to the heat sink through the first and second conduction bodies.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising compressing first conduction body against second conduction body claim 1 , thereby increasing a rate of heat transfer between the heat source and the heat sink.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising sensing temperature of the heat source with the thermal expansion component.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the contacting first and second conduction bodies includes volumetrically expanding a thermal expansion body captive within the thermal expansion component.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein thermally contacting the second conduction body with the first ...

Thermostat for Controlling Coolant Circuit

A thermostat for controlling a coolant circuit comprising: a housing assembly defining an internal cavity and first and second inlets for establishing fluid communication between the internal cavity and the coolant circuit; a wax pack arranged in the internal cavity, the wax pack comprising a push bar and a wax pack body; a blocking frame configured to be driven by the wax pack body to open/close the first inlet; and a main valve block configured to be driven by the wax pack body and/or the blocking frame to open/close the second inlet; wherein the wax pack body comprises: a casing in which wax is filled; a rubber hose having a cylindrical body inserted in the casing; and a cover having a clamping portion clamped onto the casing to seal the rubber hose between the casing and the cover. 1. A thermostat for controlling a coolant circuit comprising:a housing assembly defining an internal cavity therein and first and second inlets for establishing fluid communication between the internal cavity and the coolant circuit;a wax pack arranged in the internal cavity, the wax pack comprising a push bar fixed in the housing assembly and a wax pack body movable by the push bar;a blocking frame configured to be driven by the wax pack body to open/close the first inlet; anda main valve block configured to be driven by the wax pack body and/or the blocking frame to open/close the second inlet;wherein the wax pack body comprises:a casing in which wax is filled;a rubber hose having a cylindrical body inserted in the casing; anda cover having a clamping portion that is clamped onto the casing to seal the rubber hose between the casing and the cover.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the casing comprises a cylindrical wall and a casing flange extending from one end of the cylindrical wall claim 1 , the clamping portion of the cover being crimped onto the casing flange.3. The thermostat of claim 2 , wherein a rubber hose flange is formed on one end of the cylindrical body of the ...

Swivel-Type Precision Ceramics Control Valve

A precision ceramics control valve includes a valve housing, a rotary base mounted in the valve housing, a valve lever mounted on the rotary base and protruding upward from the valve housing, a movable valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the rotary base, a fixed valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the movable valve plate, a valve seat mounted on a lower end of the valve housing to stop the fixed valve plate, the movable valve plate and the rotary base, and a temperature limiting device mounted in the valve seat. 1. A control valve comprising:a valve housing;a rotary base mounted in the valve housing;a valve lever mounted on the rotary base and protruding upward from the valve housing;a movable valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the rotary base;a fixed valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the movable valve plate;a valve seat mounted on a lower end of the valve housing to stop the fixed valve plate, the movable valve plate and the rotary base; anda temperature limiting device mounted in the valve seat;wherein:the rotary base is locked onto the movable valve plate, and the valve lever drives the rotary base which drives the movable valve plate to rotate relative to the fixed valve plate, to change a relative position between the movable valve plate and the fixed valve plate, so as to turn on/off water of a faucet, to change a water flow rate, or to change a proportion of a mixture of cold and hot water;the movable valve plate is provided with a first cold water hole and a first hot water hole arranged diagonally;the first cold water hole and the first hot water hole extend upward from a bottom face of the movable valve plate;the first cold water hole is provided with a first extension to enlarge an extent of the first cold water hole;the first hot water hole is provided with a second extension to enlarge an extent of the first hot water hole;the fixed valve plate has a center ...

Swivel-Type Precision Ceramics Control Balance Valve

A precision ceramics control balance valve includes a valve housing, a rotary base mounted in the valve housing, a valve lever mounted on the rotary base and protruding upward from the valve housing, a movable valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the rotary base, a fixed valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the movable valve plate, a valve seat mounted on a lower end of the valve housing to stop the fixed valve plate, the movable valve plate and the rotary base, a temperature limiting device mounted in the valve seat, a pedestal connected with the valve seat, and a balance unit mounted in the pedestal. 1. A control balance valve comprising:a valve housing;a rotary base mounted in the valve housing;a valve lever mounted on the rotary base and protruding upward from the valve housing;a movable valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the rotary base;a fixed valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the movable valve plate;a valve seat mounted on a lower end of the valve housing to stop the fixed valve plate, the movable valve plate and the rotary base; anda temperature limiting device mounted in the valve seat;a pedestal connected with the valve seat; anda balance unit mounted in the pedestal;wherein:the rotary base is locked onto the movable valve plate, and the valve lever drives the rotary base which drives the movable valve plate to rotate relative to the fixed valve plate, to change a relative position between the movable valve plate and the fixed valve plate, so as to turn on/off water of a faucet, to change a water flow rate, or to change a proportion of a mixture of cold and hot water;the movable valve plate is provided with a first cold water hole and a first hot water hole arranged diagonally;the first cold water hole and the first hot water hole extend upward from a bottom face of the movable valve plate;the first cold water hole is provided with a first extension to enlarge an ...

Thermostat Valve

A thermostat valve is provided for a cooling system of an internal combustion engine. The thermostat valve includes a thermostat housing having engine-side and radiator-side coolant inlets that are opposed each other, a lateral coolant outlet leading to the internal combustion engine, and a valve disk. The valve disk has an end face that interacts with and faces a valve seat of the radiator-side coolant inlet. The valve disk lies between the radiator-side coolant inlet and a thermostat element arranged in the thermostat housing. The valve disk has a disk part and, at the outer edge of the disk part, a guiding element connected to the disk part and having a deflecting surface on its exterior side. 1. A thermostat valve for a cooling system of an internal-combustion engine , comprising:a thermostat housing having an engine-side coolant inlet and a radiator-side coolant inlet opposed the engine-side coolant inlet;a lateral coolant outlet leading to the internal-combustion engine; anda valve disk having an end face that interacts with a valve seat of the radiator-side coolant inlet and faces the valve seat, the valve disk being disposed between the radiator-side coolant inlet and a thermostat element arranged in the thermostat housing, a switching direction of the valve disk defining a longitudinal axis, whereinthe valve disk includes a disk part and a guiding element connected with the disk part at an outer edge of the disk part, andthe guiding element has a deflecting surface on an exterior side.2. The thermostat valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe guiding element is configured as a closed, circumferential, and rotationally symmetrical collar.3. The thermostat valve according to claim 2 , whereinthe collar is configured to be a funnel that widens to form a free edge.4. The thermostat valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe deflecting surface extends away from the end face to the engine-side coolant inlet and extends away from the longitudinal axis, and guides ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING ANALYTICS

A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system. 1. An HVAC system comprising:at least one pneumatic thermostat having a pressure sensor on a branch pressure line and an ambient temperature sensor; and a. recording an ambient room temperature from the temperature sensor;', 'b. recording a branch line pressure from the pressure sensor;', 'c. recording a setpoint value;', 'd. changing the setpoint value to a different value;', 'e. repeating steps a through d for a plurality of setpoints values;', 'f. for each in the plurality, calculating an expected pressure based on the recorded setpoint value and recorded ambient room temperature;', 'g. analyzing the difference between expected pressure and recorded pressure in order to determine if the system is behaving as expected; and', 'h. when the system is not behaving as expected, signaling an alert and compensating for the unexpected behavior., 'a processor connected to the pressure sensor and temperature sensor, the processor configured to perform the following steps2. The system of claim 1 , wherein step (h) further comprises calculating compensation commands to correct the unexpected behavior.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the compensation commands are new setpoint values.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein step (g) further comprises determining a first trend in the recorded pressures at various recorded ambient temperatures; and determining a second trend in expected pressures at various recorded ambient temperatures claim 1 , wherein the thermostat is identified as having an incorrect control action when the first trend is substantially opposite to the second trend.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein step (g) further comprises ...

PORTABLE INSTANT COOLING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE OBTAINED THROUGH TIMED-RELEASE LIQUID OR GASEOUS CO2 COOLANT FOR GENERAL REFRIGERATION USE IN MOBILE AND STATIONARY CONTAINERS

Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas COcontainers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel and consisting of a specially designed unit where the containers are vertically positioned in an upright or upside-down position. 1. An insulated cooler comprising at least:a. an insulated box with insulated lateral walls, an insulated resealable lid and an insulated bottom surface;{'sub': '2', 'claim-text': i. at least one compressed liquid and/or gas container,', {'sub': '2', 'ii. a COrefrigerant retained within an interior chamber surrounded by a circumferential sidewall and top of each of said at least one compressed liquid container,'}, 'iii. a heat transfer plate having at least an upper surface,', 'iv. a manifold block affixed to said upper surface of said heat transfer plate, the manifold block having a body adjacent an end of the heat transfer plate and extending perpendicular to the upper surface with at least one opening extending into the body of the manifold block and female mating threads on a surface of the at least one opening, the at least one opening extending to a corresponding opening in a sidewall of the body of the manifold block,', 'v. said compressed liquid and/or gas container having a member in fluid communication with said interior chamber of said at least one compressed liquid container, the member having a circumferential sidewall with mating male threads, the compressed liquid container placed in an inverted condition with the male mating threads engaged with and threaded onto the female mating threads so that the at least one compressed liquid container is retained in an inverted condition in the at least one opening of the manifold block,', {'sub': '2', 'vi. a check valve between the manifold block and the retained at least one compressed liquid container, the check valve connected to a fluid dispensing valve releasing compressed liquid and/or gas COto a capillary embedded in the heat ...

Heat Exchanger Assemblies With Integrated Valve

The invention relates to various ways in which to integrate control valves into the structure of a heat exchanger. The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger assembly that includes a heat exchanger and a valve integration unit. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of alternating first and second fluid passages in heat exchange relation, and at least one inlet manifold and one outlet manifold interconnected by one of the plurality of first or second fluid passages. The valve integration unit is fixedly attached to heat exchanger and includes a fluid passage in fluid communication with at least one of the inlet and outlet manifolds. A valve mechanism is mounted within the valve integration unit in fluid communication with the fluid passage, the valve mechanism controlling the flow of a heat exchange fluid through said fluid passage. 1. A heat exchanger assembly comprising:a heat exchanger having a plurality of alternating first and second fluid passages in heat exchange relation;at least one inlet manifold and at least one outlet manifold interconnected by one of the plurality of first or second fluid passages for the flow of a heat exchange fluid through the heat exchanger; a first pair of inlet and outlet ports for receiving a heat exchange fluid from a source and returning said heat exchange fluid to said source;', 'a second pair of inlet and outlet ports in fluid communication with corresponding, respective inlet and outlet manifolds in said heat exchanger;', 'a third pair of inlet and outlet ports for directing said heat exchange fluid out of said manifold structure and returning said heat exchange fluid to said manifold structure;', 'a first internal fluid passage in fluid communication with the inlet port of said first pair of inlet and outlet ports and the inlet manifold of the heat exchanger;', 'a second internal fluid passage in fluid communication with the inlet port of said first pair of inlet and outlet ports and the outlet port of said third ...

SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

Described herein is a safety valve for a hydraulic circuit comprising a pump designed to supply a hydraulic fluid at a first pressure value to a pressure line, comprising: a chamber, which can be fluidically connected to the pressure line and is filled with the hydraulic fluid at a pressure value and a temperature value; and a casing with an opening, which can be connected to a reservoir of the hydraulic circuit; a shutter, which delimits the first chamber and can be displaced between a first position, in which it occludes the first opening, and a second position, in which it leaves the opening at least in part free; the valve comprises a thermally expandable element, which can be displaced, as a result of the temperature of the hydraulic fluid, between a first configuration that it assumes when the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is below the threshold value and a second configuration that it assumes when the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is above the temperature threshold value and in which it holds or displaces the first shutter in or towards the second position so as to reduce the pressure in the first chamber. 223555316. The valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that said casing () comprises a fourth chamber () defining a third opening () which can be fluidically connected to said reservoir ();{'b': 54', '55', '63', '60', '60, 'said third and fourth chambers (, ) being fluidically connected together via a first passage () when said second shutter () is in said second position, and being fluidically isolated when said second shutter () is in said first position.'}460. The valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that said second shutter () comprises:{'b': 69', '62', '28', '54', '60, 'a second projection () bearing upon a second passage () set between said second chamber () and said third chamber (), and designed to allow said seepage when said second shutter () is in the first position; and/or'}{'b': 66', '24, 'an end () housed in said first ...

Multifunctional restrictive valve

A multifunctional restrictive valve for controlling the flow of water therethrough. The valve has a main body with a flow channel through the main body. The main body receives water upstream thereof through an inlet port and, passes it out through an outlet port at the downstream end of the body. A flow control assembly is located in the flow'channel and includes a temperature sensor/actuator acting on a piston to move, when the temperature sensor heats up the piston, to block water flow control ports. The flow control assembly also includes an override feature wherein the piston is located within a slide and the flow control ports are located in the slide. By moving the slide away from thepiston when the piston is blocking the flow control ports, the temperature sensor and piston may be overridden and flow may resume through the main body.

Multifunctional Restrictive Valve

A multifunctional restrictive valve for controlling the flow of water therethrough. The valve has a main body with a flow channel through the main body. The main body receives water upstream thereof through an inlet port and passes it out through an outlet port at the downstream end of the body. A flow control assembly is located in the flow channel and includes a temperature sensor/actuator acting on a piston to move, when the temperature sensor heats up the piston, to block water flow control ports. The flow control assembly also includes an override feature wherein the piston is located within a slide and the flow control ports are located in the slide. By moving the slide away from the piston when the piston is blocking the flow control ports, the temperature sensor and piston may be overridden and flow may resume through the main body. 121-. (canceled)22. A valve for controlling a flow of water , the valve comprising:a main body including a channel extending through the main body, the channel configured to receive water at an inlet port and pass water to an outlet port; and a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of water flowing through the channel;', 'a flow control member configured to control a flow of water in the channel responsive to the temperature sensor, the flow control member movable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the flow control member is in the first position the flow control member is configured to allow the flow of water through the channel as a function of the temperature sensor, wherein when the flow control member is in the second position the flow of water is restricted from flowing in the channel; and', 'a rotatable member configured to move the flow control member between the first position and the second position upon rotation of the rotatable member, wherein the rotatable member is configured to be securely set., 'a flow control assembly disposed in the cha el, the flow control assembly ...

TWO-STAGE VALVE

A valve assembly is provided, including at least a first valve unit and a second valve unit. The first valve unit is movably mounted within the second valve unit, and includes a first valve housing defining a first valve volume. The second valve unit includes a second valve housing defining a second valve volume different from the first valve volume. The second valve housing includes at least one first port and at least one second port. The first valve unit includes a first valve element reciprocably movable with respect to the first valve seat to selectively open and close a first fluid path through the first valve volume, and a first mechanical biasing element. The second valve unit includes a second valve element reciprocably movable with respect to the second valve seat to selectively open and close a second fluid path through the second valve chamber, the second valve element being affixed to first valve housing for reciprocal movement therewith; and a second mechanical biasing element. The first valve unit is connectable to a reciprocable actuator element, the first valve element and the second valve elements being reciprocally movable responsive to reciprocal movement of the reciprocable actuator element to selectively open the first flow path and the second flow path, respectively. 1. A valve assembly comprising at least a first valve unit and a second valve unit:the first valve unit movably mounted within the second valve unit, the first valve unit comprising a first valve housing defining a first valve volume, and the second valve unit comprising a second valve housing defining a second valve volume different from said first valve volume, the second valve housing further comprising a first port set comprising at least one first port and a second port set comprising at least one second port; a first valve seat defined in the first valve housing,', 'a first valve element reciprocably movable with respect to the first valve seat between a first open position ...

SANITARY FITTING WITH A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DEPENDENT FLOW CONTROLLING SANITARY INSTALLATION PART

In a sanitary installation part () which, along with a functional unit (), forms a flow volume regulator, it is proposed that a regulating element (), which can be adjusted along an adjustment path, be coupled to a temperature-sensitive drive unit () such that different regulating positions of the regulating element () are set in dependence on the temperature of the medium flowing through the installation part (), wherein the different regulating positions realize in each case different volume-flow dependencies () and/or flow resistances. 135383613836357411112454874913111245481315131315. A sanitary fitting () comprising: a hot water inlet () and a water outlet () , a sanitary installation part () arranged in at least one of the hot water inlet () or the water outlet () of the sanitary fitting () , the sanitary installation part comprising a functional unit () arranged in a flow path () of the sanitary installation part () that defines a volume flow in dependence on a pressure as a volume flow dependency ( , , , ) , the functional unit () comprises a flow resistance element in the flow path () that is adapted to be pressed in a variously strong manner against a receiving part () such that a pressure-dependent cross-sectional area of the flow path decreases as the pressure rises , a movably arranged adjusting element () which is longitudinally displaceable along an adjustment path at least between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position , and the defined volume flow dependency ( , , , ) is modifiable by a change in a position of the adjusting element () along the adjustment path , and a temperature-sensitive drive unit () acts upon the adjusting element () to longitudinally displace the adjusting element () along the adjustment path as a result of a change in temperature at the drive unit ().215161315. The sanitary fitting as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature-sensitive drive unit () comprises at least one of a temperature-dependent ...

Thermostat for a Transmission Oil Circuit and Transmission Oil Circuit

A thermostat for a transmission oil circuit has a thermostat inlet, a thermostat outlet, and a bypass channel, which fluidically connects the thermostat inlet to the thermostat outlet. A circuit inlet and a circuit outlet are provided for coupling to a cooler. A control element and a pressure loss element are accommodated in the interior of the thermostat housing. The pressure loss element is arranged in the bypass channel, and the control element is arranged between the thermostat inlet and the circuit inlet or the circuit outlet and the thermostat outlet. The thermostat can be connected directly to a housing of the transmission. 1. A thermostat for a transmission oil circuit , comprising:a thermostat inlet;a thermostat outlet;a bypass channel which connects the thermostat inlet fluidically to the thermostat outlet;a circuit inlet which is connected fluidically to the thermostat inlet;a circuit outlet which is connected fluidically to the thermostat outlet;a control element and a pressure loss member, the pressure loss member being arranged in the bypass channel, whereina throughflow cross section through the bypass channel is independent of the switching position of the control element.2. The thermostat as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe control element is configured so as to control a volumetric flow of oil through the circuit inlet and/or the circuit outlet in a manner dependent on oil temperature.3. The thermostat as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe control element has an expansion element.4. The thermostat as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe control element has a spring for prestressing a closure member in a switching direction.5. The thermostat as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe pressure loss member is configured separately from the control element and has a body which protrudes into the bypass channel and constricts the bypass channel in sections.6. The thermostat as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe pressure loss member is arranged in the bypass channel such ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A thermal management system and method includes a conduit assembly having a first conduit and a second conduit fluidly separate from the first conduit. The first conduit is fluidly coupled with and extends between a source of a first fluid and a destination for the first fluid. The second conduit directs a second fluid between an inlet and an outlet. The second fluid is configured to exchange heat with the first fluid within the conduit assembly. A control assembly includes one or more control elements that are configured to control an amount of the second fluid that is directed through the second conduit. One or more processors control operation of the control assembly based on one or more of a temperature of the first fluid or a temperature of the second fluid. 1. A thermal management system comprising:a conduit assembly comprising a first conduit and a second conduit fluidly separate from the first conduit, the first conduit configured to be fluidly coupled with and extend between a source of a first fluid and a destination for the first fluid, the second conduit configured to direct a second fluid between an inlet and an outlet, the second fluid configured to exchange heat with the first fluid within the conduit assembly;a control assembly comprising one or more control elements configured to control an amount of the second fluid that is directed through the second conduit; andone or more processors configured to control operation of the control assembly based on one or more of a temperature of the first fluid or a temperature of the second fluid.2. The thermal management system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more control elements includes one or more adjustable openings configured to change between plural positions to control the amount of the second fluid that is directed through the second conduit.3. The thermal management system of claim 2 , wherein the plural positions includes a fully open position and a fully closed position claim 2 , wherein the one or ...

WAX ELEMENT WITH LINEAR GEAR ACTUATED FOUR-WAY VALVE

A four-way ball valve includes a linear gear for operating the ball element in the valve and a temperatures responsive wax element connected to the linear gear for moving the linear gear and rotating the ball in response to temperature change. 1. A valve , comprising:a valve body defining a plurality of connection features forming at least one inlet to and at least one outlet from said valve body;a valve seat in said valve body;a valve element operable with said valve seat to control fluid flow between and among said plurality of connection features; anda valve actuator having a temperature-responsive wax element and a linear gear moved by said wax element and connected to said valve element.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein said valve element is a ball element having flow channels in the surface thereof3. The valve of claim 2 , including a gear on said ball element engaged with said linear gear.4. The valve of claim 3 , including a shroud disposed against and moved by said wax element claim 3 , said shroud having a shutoff member for selectively closing flow through at least one of said connection features.5. The valve of claim 4 , wherein said linear gear is connected to and extending from said shroud.6. The valve of claim 1 , including a shroud disposed against and moved by said wax element claim 1 , said shroud having a shutoff member for selectively closing flow through at least one of said connection features.7. The valve of claim 6 , wherein said linear gear is connected to and extending from said shroud.8. The valve of claim 1 , wherein said valve body further defines a valve actuator channel claim 1 , a shroud is disposed in said channel claim 1 , said linear gear extends from said shroud to said valve element claim 1 , and said wax element is anchored in said channel and is disposed against an end of said shroud.9. The valve of claim 8 , further including a spring operatively disposed against said shroud in opposition to said wax element.10. The valve of ...

THERMOSTATIC FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

A flow control device is used to regulate fluid flow from an upstream supply source to a downstream destination within a plant. At least portions of the flow control device are fabricated from one or more thermostatic materials selected based on the specific thermostatic properties thereof. The basic arrangement of the flow control device includes at least one housing with at least one thermostatic beam and at least one wall fixed thereto to define a void interior area with opposed open ends, and a center plug member with at least one opening in at least one wall thereof arranged within the interior area for temperature dependent fluid flow therethrough. 1. A flow control device comprising:at least one housing with each housing comprising at least one thermostatic beam and at least one wall fixed thereto defining a void interior area between opposed open ends; anda center plug member fixed within the interior area of the at least one housing with at least one opening in a wall of the center plug member for a fluid flow therethrough dependent upon a temperature of the fluid flow.2. The flow control device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one thermostatic beam of the at least one housing is fabricated from one or more thermostatic materials selected from the group consisting of austenitic metal grades.3. The flow control device of claim 1 , wherein the center plug member is fabricated from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ferritic metal grades.4. The flow control device of claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of the at least one housing is coated with one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ceramic materials and polytetrafluoroethylene.5. The flow control device of claim 1 , wherein an external wall surface of the center plug member is coated with one or more materials selected from the group consisting of ceramic materials and polytetrafluoroethylene.6. The flow control device of claim 1 , wherein the device is ...

THERMAL REGULATING VALVE

The present invention relates to a regulating valve for water circulation systems, comprising a valve housing () having an inlet channel () and an outlet channel () and forming a valve seat () between the inlet channel () and the outlet channel (), a regulating member () movable relative to the valve seat () for regulating a water flow rate, and an expansion element () controlled by a water temperature for placement control of the regulating member (). The present invention wants to provide an improved regulating valve for regulating the water flow in water circulation systems and proposes that a valve seat cage () bearing against the valve seat () during a regulating operation forms a flow-through opening () relative to which the regulating member () is movable, the regulating member () being pivotable about its positioning axis (S) for presetting a regulating gap () between the regulating member () and the valve seat cage (). 12134133644036284623636843628. A regulating valve for water circulation systems , comprising a valve housing () having an inlet channel () and an outlet channel () and forming a valve seat () between the inlet channel () and the outlet channel () , a regulating member () movable relative to the valve seat () for regulating a water flow rate , and an expansion element () controlled by a water temperature for placement control of the regulating member () , wherein a valve seat cage () bearing against the valve seat () during a regulating operation forms a flow-through opening () relative to which the regulating member () is movable , the regulating member () being pivotable about its positioning axis (S) for presetting a regulating gap () between the regulating member () and the valve seat cage ().228436. The regulating valve () according to claim 1 , wherein the regulating gap () can be varied stepwise by pivoting the regulating member ().3236. The regulating valve () according to claim 1 , wherein the regulating member () is pivotable through ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A MICROFLUIDIC ENVIRONMENT

The present invention provides improved methods that allow accurate monitoring and/or control of temperature changes in a microfluidic environment. An advantage of the present invention is that the temperature can be monitored and/or controlled at any location within a microfluidic device, especially where a preparation step, an amplification step and/or a detection step is performed. The invention further provides improved microfluidic devices for practicing the methods disclosed and claimed herein. 1. A method for monitoring temperature in a microfluidic chamber , the method comprising: (i) a bottom surface and a top surface defining a vertical dimension;', '(ii) a plurality of temperature sensitive agents disposed at a plurality of different areas within said chamber;, 'a) providing a microfluidic device comprising a substrate, a temperature control means, and at least one microfluidic chamber, said chamber comprisingb) adjusting temperature in a first area of said chamber to a first target temperature at which at least one of said temperature sensitive agents undergoes a first optical transition; andc) detecting said first optical transition at a plurality of different positions along said vertical dimension to determine whether or not said first target temperature has been reached throughout said vertical dimension.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said plurality of temperature sensitive agents comprises liquid crystals.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said liquid crystals are comprised in a liquid droplet.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said droplet is in contact with an immiscible fluid.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said immiscible fluid is silicone oil or mineral oil.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein said droplet comprises polysorbate 20 (Tween® 20).7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the concentration of Tween® 20 in said droplet ranges from about 0.05% w/v to about 10% w/v.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the concentration of ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE HAVING A SLEEVE

Thermostatic valve including a housing; a sleeve for regulating the circulation of a fluid in the housing, movable along its axis; a thermostatic element, the moving part of which is movable along the axis relative to its stationary part resulting from an expansion of the thermodilatable material of this element so as to move the sleeve; a compression spring for returning the stationary and moving parts toward one another; and a bracket supporting the spring, which supports a decompression thrust produced by the spring and is provided with both fasteners for fastening to a bearing portion of the housing transverse to the axis, these fasteners cooperating in a form-fitting manner with the bearing portion so as to be attached with the bearing portion along the axis resulting from a decompression thrust produced by the spring, and locking for locking the bracket in position while axially abutting against the bearing portion. 1. A thermostatic valve , including:a housing in which a fluid circulates,a sleeve for regulating the circulation of the fluid in the housing, this sleeve being substantially centered on an axis along which the sleeve is movable relative to the housing to cut/allow a flow of fluid,a thermostatic element, containing a heat-expandable material and comprising a stationary part, which is fixedly connected to the housing, and a moving part, which is movable along the axis relative to the stationary part resulting from an expansion of the heat-expandable material and which bears the sleeve to cut/allow the flow of fluid, fasteners for fastening to a bearing portion of the housing that is transverse to the axis, said fasteners cooperating in a form-fitting manner with the bearing portion so as to be attached with the bearing portion along the axis resulting from a decompression thrust produced by the spring, and', 'locking features that axially abut against the bearing portion of the housing so as to keep the fasteners attached to the bearing portion when ...

THERMOSTAT

A thermostat for cooking appliances powered by gas includes a body defining an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit that receive a gas flow from a supply source and to supply it to a gas burner, and a chamber having a substantially cylindrical shape that is in fluid communication with the inlet conduit, and also with the outlet conduit either directly, through a main opening formed at one end thereof, or indirectly, through a secondary conduit formed in the body of the thermostat. The gas flows into the outlet conduit bypassing the main opening. A one-piece valve adjusting the gas flow rate is coaxially fitted in the chamber and guided by its peripheral walls. These features make the structural configuration of the thermostat body and its conduits is much more compact, functional and less expensive than in thermostats known in the art. 11010. A thermostat () for cooking appliances powered by gas , said thermostat () comprising:{'b': '20', 'claim-text': [{'b': 23', '24, 'an inlet duct () and an outlet duct ()) respectively configured to receive a gas flow from a supply source and to supply said gas flow to a gas burner,'}, {'b': 25', '23', '25', '24', '70', '71', '20', '10', '24', '70', '70', '71, 'a chamber () with a substantially cylindrical shape disposed in fluid communication with said inlet duct (), wherein said chamber () is also disposed in fluid communication with said outlet duct () either directly through a main opening () formed at one end thereof, or indirectly, through a secondary duct () formed in the body () of the thermostat () and flowing into the outlet duct () bypassing said main opening (), said main opening () and secondary duct () being respectively dimensioned for a maximum and a minimum flow rate of gas; and'}], 'a body (), within which there are formed,'}{'b': '80', 'a valve () having a cylindrical shape and configured to regulate the flow rate of the gas,'}{'b': 80', '25', '70', '24', '70', '80', '24', '71, 'wherein said valve () is a one- ...

Temperature-Controlled Pressure Regulator Assemblies

A temperature-controlled pressure regulator assembly includes a regulator having a regulator body, a valve seat, an inlet, an outlet, and defines a flow passage connecting the inlet and the outlet. A control element controls the device, a portion of the flow passage extends through a heat chamber, and a heater is positioned to heat the chamber thereby conveying heat to a fluid in the flow passage. A controller is electrically coupled to the heater and is coupled to a power source. A thermal cut-off fuse is coupled to a control circuit, with the thermal cut-off fuse arranged to electrically decouple the heater from the control circuit in response to a temperature exceeding a threshold, thereby deactivating the heater. The thermal cut-off fuse is disposed in a circular fuse holder and positioned adjacent the heater and adjacent a longitudinal center of the heat chamber.

THERMOSTATIC VALVE HAVING A SLEEVE

A thermostatic valve including a body, defining a first pipe for fluid to flow therethrough, into which at least a second pipe and at least a third pipe transversely lead, a sleeve, movable inside the valve body to place at least one of the second and third pipes in communication with the first pipe, a thermostatic element, including a stationary portion and a movable portion movable by a change in the volume of a heat-expansible material in the thermostatic element and translatably connected to the sleeve, a housing for supporting the thermostatic element, rigidly connected to the stationary portion of the thermostatic element, immobilised inside the first pipe, and sealingly engages with the sleeve, and a sealing ring between the sleeve and valve body. 2. The thermostatic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing ring includes a first sealing annular member for sealing between the flow control sleeve and the valve body and a second fastening annular member for fastening to the retaining housing that is connected to the sealing annular member by means of tabs claim 1 , the tabs defining there-between the fluid flow-through openings.3602. The thermostatic valve according to claim 2 , wherein that the second sealing annular member () includes at least one boss claim 2 , that is adapted for being lodged within a peripheral groove of the retaining housing.4606. The thermostatic valve according to claim 2 , wherein the first sealing annular member of the sealing ring is provided with an O-ring seal () for sealing with the valve body.5. The thermostatic valve according to claim 4 , wherein the O-ring seal is lodged within a peripheral groove of the first sealing annular member.620. The thermostatic valve according to claim 2 , wherein the first annular member of the sealing ring is provided with a lip seal in order to ensure sealing with the flow control sleeve ().7. The thermostatic valve according to claim 6 , wherein the lip seal is made of Teflon.8. The ...

PORTABLE INSTANT COOLING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE OBTAINED THROUGH TIMED-RELEASE LIQUID OR GASEOUS CO2 COOLANT FOR GENERAL REFRIGERATION USE IN MOBILE AND STATIONARY CONTAINERS

Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas COcontainers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel and consisting of a specially designed unit where the containers are vertically positioned in an upright or upside-down position. 1. A system comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'a. at least one compressed liquid and/or gas COcontainer (“COcontainer”) in the upright position including a COrefrigerant retained within an interior chamber surrounded by a circumferential sidewall and top of each of said at least one COcontainers;'}{'sub': '2', 'b. a respective siphon tube of a given length able to reach the bottom of each respective at least one COcontainer in the upright position;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'c. each respective siphon tube allows the liquid COto flow from the bottom to the top of each COcontainer and then to exit through a control or release valve;'}d. a container selected from the group consisting of an insulated vessel and a non insulated vessel;{'sub': 2', '2, 'e. each COcontainer comprises a mechanism to transmit the liquid and or gas COselected from the group consisting of inside said vessel and outside said vessel; and'}{'sub': '2', 'f. a connection through a capillary in order to deliver COas coolant to the vessel when a power supply outage occurs.'}2. The system as described in claim 1 , further comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a. a manifold block utilized to connect one or more COcontainer to the check valve;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'b. said at least one COcontainer having a connecting member with first mating member in fluid communication with each respective siphon tube, each first mating member engaged with a respective second mating member in said manifold block so that at least one COcontainer in the upright position is connected to said manifold block;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'c. a check valve between the manifold block and each retained at least one COcontainer, the check valve connected to a fluid dispensing valve releasing ...

Fail safety coolant control valve

Disclosed herein is a fail-safe coolant control valve. The fail-safe coolant control valve includes a valve housing, a valve member, an actuator, and a fail-safe unit. The valve housing is provided on an outer surface thereof with at least two ports. The valve housing has therein an internal space communicating with the ports. The valve member is rotatably installed in the internal space of the valve housing and rotates via an actuator. The fail-safe unit rotates the valve member depending on a temperature of a coolant in the valve housing when a failure occurs.

FLOW REGULATING APPARATUS AND GAS WATER HEATER HAVING SAME

A flow regulating device () and a gas water heater () having the same are provided. The flow regulating device () includes a housing () defining a water inlet () and a water outlet () therein; a flow regulating assembly () disposed in the housing (), a temperature-flow regulating orifice () located between the water inlet () and the water outlet () being defined in the flow regulating assembly (), and the flow regulating assembly () further including a regulating component for regulating opening of the temperature-flow regulating orifice (); a temperature sensitive assembly () disposed in the housing () and connected to the regulating component, and the temperature sensitive assembly () driving the regulating component according to temperature of water in the housing (). The flow regulating device has advantages of short regulating time, and high regulating precision. 1. A flow regulating device , comprising:a housing defining a water inlet and a water outlet;a flow regulating assembly disposed in the housing, the flow regulating assembly defining a temperature-flow regulating orifice between the water inlet and the water outlet, and the flow regulating assembly further comprising a regulating component for regulating opening of the temperature-flow regulating orifice; anda temperature sensitive assembly disposed in the housing and connected to the regulating component, and the temperature sensitive assembly driving the regulating component according to temperature of water in the housing.2. The flow regulating device according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive assembly comprises:a fixed temperature sensitive casing mounted in the housing;a movable sleeve movably fitted over the fixed temperature sensitive casing and connected to the regulating component;a temperature sensitive element with a changeable volume according to a temperature, disposed between the fixed temperature sensitive casing and the movable sleeve, the temperature sensitive element ...

PORTABLE INSTANT COOLING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE OBTAINED THROUGH TIMED-RELEASE LIQUID OR GASEOUS CO2 COOLANT FOR GENERAL REFRIGERATION USE IN MOBILE AND STATIONARY CONTAINERS

Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas COcontainers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel and consisting of a specially designed unit where the containers are vertically positioned in an upright or upside-down position. 1. A cooling system for containers which require cooling selected from the group consisting of reducing temperature to a cool temperature , maintaining a cool temperature , and a maintaining a frozen temperature , the cooling system comprising:a. a casing having an interior chamber for retaining a container with a top of the container being exposed;b. a cooling unit having a controlled system utilizing a cooling unit selected from the group consisting of a manual, electromechanical, electronic or thermostatic valve;{'sub': '2', 'c. at least one liquid or gas COcontainer;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'd. a capillary system embedded inside a heat transfer component, liquid or gas COflows through capillaries in the heat transfer component to maintain the cooling system temperature, the capillary system having a series of filters to prevent capillary tube(s) in the capillaries from becoming clogged and providing a steady and constant flow of liquid or gas COthrough the capillary tube(s) to maintain a desired temperature;'}{'sub': '2', 'e. the heat transfer component located at a bottom of the casing enclosing and surrounding the container, the heat transfer component adjacent a bottom of the container, the heat transfer component including a manifold block and a connection joining the COcontainer; and'}{'sub': '2', 'f. at least one control valve which is placed on the upper surface of the heat transfer component between the COcontainer and the manifold block.'}2. The system as described in claim 1 , further comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a. at least one compressed liquid and/or gas COcontainer;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'b. a COrefrigerant retained within an interior chamber surrounded by a circumferential sidewall and top of ...

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY CONTROL DEVICES

A system for controlling thermal conductivity between two thermal masses is disclosed. The system includes a first conduction body in thermal contact with a heat source and a second conduction body in contact with a heat sink. A thermal expansion component operatively connects to the first conduction body and moves the body between first and second positions at a predetermined temperature. In the first position the first conduction body is spaced apart from the second conduction body, thermally isolating the heat source from the heat sink. In the second position the first conduction body thermally contacts the second conduction body, and conducts heat from the heat source, through the conduction bodies and into the heat sink. Related methods are also described. 1. A system for controlling thermal conductivity between two thermal masses comprising:a first conduction body configured and adapted for thermal contact with a heat source;a second conduction body configured and adapted for thermal contact with a heat sink; anda thermal expansion component operatively connected to move the first conduction body between a first position in which the first conduction body is spaced apart from the second conduction body for thermal isolation of the heat source and heat sink, and a second position in which the first conduction body is in thermal contact with the second conduction body for conduction of heat from the heat source, through the conduction bodies, and into the heat sink,wherein the thermal expansion component is configured and adapted to move the first conduction body into the second position at a predetermined temperature.2. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second positions of the first conduction body define a direction of motion claim 1 , and wherein the first and second conduction bodies each have a wedge face oblique with respect to the direction of motion.3. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the thermal expansion component includes ...

Wax Thermostat

A wax motor thermostat for an engine cooling system. The thermostat includes a cylinder having at least a first wax portion and a second wax portion each configured to expand at different temperatures. A piston is movable in response to expansion of the first and second wax portions to move the wax motor thermostat from a closed position to a fully open position or a partially open position between the closed and fully open positions to allow coolant to flow through the wax motor thermostat. 1. A wax motor thermostat for an engine cooling system comprising:a cylinder including at least a first wax portion and a second wax portion each configured to expand at different temperatures; anda piston movable in response to expansion of the first and second wax portions to move the wax motor thermostat from a closed position to a fully open position, or to a partially open position between the closed and fully open positions, to allow coolant to flow through the wax motor thermostat.2. The wax motor thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising a spring biased to maintain the wax motor in the closed position.3. The wax motor thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising a valve plate having a valve seat claim 1 , the piston is configured to raise a frame off of the valve seat to move the wax motor thermostat from the closed position to the partially open position and the fully open position.4. The wax motor thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second wax portions are configured to melt as the wax expands.5. The wax motor thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising a first washer between the first and second wax portions claim 1 , and a second washer on a side of the second wax portion opposite to the first washer claim 1 , each one of the first and the second washers having a tapered edge at an outer diameter thereof claim 1 , the first and second washers are arranged within the cylinder such that both of the tapered edges contact an inner wall of the cylinder.6. The ...

THERMOSTAT VALVE FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE

The invention concerns a thermostat valve for a combustion engine, comprising a housing, which has several cooling fluid connections, and comprising at least one first hollow valve element, which has a spherical or spherical-segment shaped shell surface and is mounted rotatably in the housing, wherein the at least one first valve element comprises several openings limited by the shell surface, which openings can be selectively connected with one or several of the cooling fluid connections of the housing by rotation of the at least one first valve element, wherein at least one second valve element is provided which is rotatable in the housing relative to the at least one first valve element, wherein the at least one second valve element can selectively close or open one or several of the cooling fluid connections of the housing through rotation, and wherein a rotational drive is provided, with which the at least one first valve element and/or the at least one second valve element can be driven rotatably. 1. Thermostat valve for a combustion engine , comprising a housing , which comprises several cooling fluid connections and comprising at least one first hollow valve element , which has a spherical or spherical-segment shaped shell surface and is mounted rotatably in the housing , wherein the at least one first valve element comprises several openings limited by the shell surface , which openings can be selectively connected with one or several of the cooling fluid connections of the housing by rotation of the at least one first valve element ,wherein at least one second valve element is provided which is rotatable in the housing relative to the at least one first valve element, wherein the at least one second valve element can selectively close or open one or several of the cooling fluid connections of the housing through rotation, and wherein a rotational drive is provided, with which the at least one first valve element and/or the at least one second valve element ...

Thermostat

A thermostat for gas-powered cooking appliances includes a body having an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit that respectively receive and supply a gas flow, and a chamber in fluid communication both with the inlet conduit, and also with the outlet conduit either directly, through a main opening formed at one end thereof, or indirectly, through a secondary conduit formed in the body of the thermostat, which reaches the outlet conduit bypassing the main opening. A valve that adjusts gas flow rate is coaxially fitted in the chamber and has a position that is controlled by an expandable member of a thermostatic bulb of the thermostat. The valve is axially deformable beyond a predefined load threshold and compensates for dilations of the expandable member under a normal operating condition, absorbing axial forces exerted by the thermostat knob when rotated to switch off a burner driven by the thermostat.

MOVABLE SUPPORT FRAME THERMOSTAT

The present disclosure provides thermostats and thermostat housings with a support frame that is linearly displaceable relative to an aperture of the thermostat, for modifying operational characteristics of the opening and closing of the aperture by a valve actuated via a thermal-actuator with an extendible pin configured to be pressed against the support frame for moving the valve to open and close the aperture. 1. A thermostat , configured for controlling a flow of fluid , comprising:a source chamber, configured to contain coolant fluids provided from a radiator;a drain chamber, configured to contain coolant fluids to be provided to an engine;a valve, movable for affecting opening and closing of an aperture between said source chamber and said drain chamber, thereby facilitating and blocking a flow of fluid from said source chamber to said drain chamber;a thermal-actuator, mechanically connected to said valve, including a reversibly extendible pin with a distal end at the extremis thereof, configured to be extended and retracted based on temperature of the thermal-actuator;a linearly displaceable support-frame, located adjacent to said distal end of said pin, and configured to provide a mechanical contra to the extension of the pin, such that, upon extension of the pin, said thermal-actuator and valve are pushed/distanced/parted from said aperture, facilitating a flow of fluid from said source chamber to said drain chamber; anda hydraulic actuation chamber with a hydraulic-port, configured to be connected to a hydraulic pump to be provided with pressurized fluids via said hydraulic-port, for actuating a linear displacement of said support frame relative to said aperture for modifying operational characteristics of the opening and closing of the aperture by said valve.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising a diaphragm claim 1 , connected between said support-frame and inner surface/walls of said source chamber claim 1 , configured to provide a sealed ...

THERMOSTATIC WORKING ELEMENT

A thermostatic working element may include a cup-shaped housing having a housing jacket and a housing base, the housing containing a working chamber in which an expansion material may be located. The working element may also include an axially adjustable working piston projecting into the working chamber through a piston opening in the housing base, a cover closing a housing opening lying axially opposite the housing base, an annular seal surrounding the working piston and lying radially thereagainst, and an axial guide in a region of the housing base and surrounding and axially guiding the working piston. The annular seal may be axially in contact on a rear end side of the annular seal facing away from the housing base with the expansion material. The annular seal may lie radially against the housing jacket. 1. A thermostatic working element , comprising:a cup-shaped housing having a housing jacket and a housing base, the housing containing a working chamber in which an expansion material is located;an axially adjustable working piston projecting into the working chamber through a piston opening in the housing base;a cover closing a housing opening lying axially opposite the housing base;an annular seal surrounding the working piston and lying radially thereagainst; andan axial guide in a region of the housing base and surrounding and axially guiding the working piston;wherein the annular seal is axially in contact on a rear end side of the annular seal facing away from the housing base with the expansion material; andwherein the annular seal lies radially against the housing jacket.2. The working element according to claim 1 , wherein:the axial guide is formed by a separate guide ring inserted into the housing, is supported axially on the housing base, and is positioned radially by the housing jacket; andthe annular seal lies axially on a front end side of the annular ring facing the housing base against the guide ring.3. The working element according to claim 2 , ...

THERMOSTATIC ASSEMBLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

A thermostatic assembly (c) and a manufacturing method therefor. The thermostatic assembly (c) comprises a metal casing (), a housing (), a heat sensitive material (), a diaphragm () and a piston (). A metal structural body () is formed in a chamber () of the metal casing (), and the metal structural body () comprises countless granular metal powders (), and countless cavities () mutually communicating with one another. The metal powders () are mutually consolidated with one another, and the metal powders () located at a peripheral position are mutually consolidated with the inner wall surface () of the metal casing (). The cavities () are defined by gaps naturally formed among the metal powders (), and between the inner wall surface () of the metal casing () and each adjacent metal powder (). The heat sensitive material () is filled and injected into the cavities () in the form of a liquid. Through the design of using an integrally sintered metal structural body () and filling the heat sensitive material () into the cavities (), heat conduction efficiency can be greatly improved, thereby shortening the reaction time of the thermostatic assembly (c). 1. A thermostatic assembly comprising:a metal casing soaked in a fluid, and the metal casing including a tubular section, a bottom segment for closing the tubular section, and an accommodating portion extending outwardly from a top end of the tubular section; wherein between the tubular section and the bottom segment is defined a chamber;a housing including a central channel and a seat located at a bottom end thereof; wherein the seat is fixed in the accommodating portion of the metal casing;a heat sensitive material filled in the chamber of the metal casing and expanding and contracting based on a mixed temperature of cold water and hot water;a diaphragm disposed between the housing and the metal casing to separate the housing from the heat sensitive material;a piston secured in the central channel of the housing and ...

Adjustable Temperature Regulated Faucet

A valve assembly for a faucet assembly includes a housing, a thermal motor and a sealing element. The housing includes a first inlet that receives water from a first source, a spout outlet in fluid connection with the first inlet, and a second inlet that receives water from a second source. The thermal motor is within the housing and imparts linear force in an axial direction. The sealing element is operably coupled to move in response to the imparted linear force, and is configured to engage a seating element to form a seal between the second inlet and the spout outlet. The seating element is disposed axially between the motor and the sealing element, and movement of the sealing element in the axial direction breaks the formed seal to allow fluid flow within the housing between the second inlet and the spout outlet. 1. A valve assembly for a faucet assembly , comprising:a housing including at least a first inlet configurable to receive water from a first source, a spout outlet in fluid connection with the first inlet, and a second inlet configurable to receive water from a second source;a thermal motor disposed within the housing, the thermal motor configured to impart linear force in a first axial direction; anda sealing element operably coupled to the thermal motor to move in the first axial direction response to the imparted linear force, the sealing element configured to engage a seating element to form a seal between the second inlet and the spout outlet, wherein the seating element is disposed axially between the motor and the sealing element, and wherein movement of the sealing element in the axial direction breaks the formed seal to allow fluid flow within the housing between the second inlet and the spout outlet.2. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the first inlet is part of a first set of inlets configured to receive water from the first source; andthe second inlet is part of a second set of inlets configured to receive water from the second source. ...

Method And System For Dynamic Control Of Game Audio Based On Audio Analysis

A gaming device, during play of a particular game, receives a plurality of audio channels carrying game sounds and determines whether a first of the game sounds overwhelms a second of the game sounds. In response to the determination, the gaming device adjusts a level of one or more of the audio channels such that perceptibility of the second game sound is improved relative to perceptibility of the first game sound prior to the adjustment, wherein for the adjustment, a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the first game sound is decreased while a level of one or more of the audio channels carrying the second game sound is maintained or increased. The audio channels include three or more audio channels and the adjustment of the level of the audio channels is performed while the three or more audio channels are combined into two stereo channels. 1. A method , comprising: receiving a plurality of surround sound channels carrying game sounds, said plurality of surround sound channels comprising three or more surround sound channels;', 'determining that a first of said game sounds has a higher loudness relative to a second of said game sounds; and', 'in response to said determining, adjusting a power level of one or more of said plurality of surround sound channels such that loudness of said second one of said game sounds relative to said first one of said game sounds is increased., 'in a gaming device during play of a particular game2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:detecting when said first one of said game sounds ceases to be too loud relative to said second one of said game sounds; andin response to said detecting, adjusting said power level of said one or more of said plurality of surround sound channels.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said determining occurs dynamically based on acquired audio information for said particular game.4. The method according to claim 3 , comprising storing said audio information for said ...

VALVE FOR THE TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT CONTROL OF AT LEAST ONE HYDRAULIC LOAD

The invention relates to a valve () for the temperature-dependent control of at least one hydraulic load, comprising a valve housing (), which has at least one tank connection (T), one working connection (A), and one supply connection (P), a control piston () for controlling the connections (A, P, T), which control piston is movably arranged in the valve housing () and is preloaded by an energy store, such as a working spring (), and a thermal element (), which can be supplied with a fluid at a specifiable temperature (T) and which is actively coupled to the control piston (), wherein the control piston can be moved by control pressure present at the supply connection (P) and wherein the thermal element () interacts with the energy store () in such a way that the thermal element causes a temperature-dependent change of the preload force acting on the control piston (). 110123012746230627430. A valve () for the temperature-dependent control of at least one hydraulic load , comprising a valve housing () having at least one tank connection (T) , one working connection (A) and one supply connection (P) , a control piston () for controlling the connections (A , P , T} , which control piston is movably disposed in the valve housing () and preloaded by an energy store , such as a working spring () , and a thermal element () , which can be supplied with a fluid at a specifiable temperature (TFluict) , and which is actively coupled with the control piston () , wherein said control piston can be moved by control pressure that prevails at the supply connection (P) , and wherein the thermal element () interacts with the energy store () in such a way that said thermal element causes a temperature-dependent change in the preloaded force that is exerted on the control piston ().250126264. The valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that a choke piston () can be moved in the valve housing () by a temperature-dependent travel movement of the thermal element () or claim 1 , ...

Valve for a Vehicle

A valve for a vehicle provided between a transmission and an oil cooler for cooling transmission oil may include a valve housing in which a first inflow port connected to the transmission and an exhaust port connected to the oil cooler are formed on both sides facing each other and a bypass port connected to the transmission and a second inflow port connected to the oil cooler are formed at a position spaced apart from the first inflow port and the exhaust port along a length direction of the valve housing, and a control unit that is mounted inside the valve housing, selectively connects the first inflow port to the exhaust port or the bypass port while expansion or contraction is performed depending on a temperature of the transmission oil, and selectively closes the exhaust port to control a flow stream of the transmission oil. 1. A valve for a vehicle provided between a transmission and an oil cooler for cooling transmission oil , the valve comprising:a valve housing in which, on both sides facing each other, a first inflow port connected to the transmission and an exhaust port connected to the oil cooler are formed, and on the both sides facing each other at a position spaced apart from the first inflow port and the exhaust port along a length direction of the valve housing, a bypass port connected to the transmission and a second inflow port connected to the oil cooler are formed; anda control unit that is mounted inside the valve housing, selectively connects the first inflow port to the exhaust port or the bypass port while expansion or contraction is performed depending on a temperature of the transmission oil, and selectively closes the exhaust port to control a flow stream of the transmission oil.2. The valve for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the valve housing is configured so that one end of the valve housing is closed and the other end thereof is open claim 1 , and a mounting space connected to the first and second inflow ports claim 1 , the exhaust ...