ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЬ

Изобретение относится к области электротехники, в частности - к магнитоэлектрическим роторам электродвигателей. Согласно первому варианту осуществления электродвигатель содержит статор и ротор, установленный в статоре с возможностью вращения и вращаемый взаимодействием ротора со статором, в котором множество элементов сердечника и магнитов поочередно размещены по окружности, причем в радиальном направлении ротора осевая длина элементов сердечника на внешней окружности, обращенной к статору, превышает осевую длину других участков элементов сердечника ротора, осевая длина элементов сердечника ротора на внешней окружности, обращенной к статору, по меньшей мере, равна осевой длине статора, при этом осевая длина внешней окружности магнитов больше, чем осевая длина других участков магнитов. Согласно второму варианту осуществления электродвигатель содержит статор и ротор, установленный с возможностью вращения в статоре, в котором множество магнитов и множество элементов сердечника, изготовленных ...

ЗАДВИЖКА С ВИНТОВОЙ ПЕРЕДАЧЕЙ

Полезная модель относится к трубопроводной арматуре, в частности к задвижкам, и может быть использована при перекрытии трубопроводов для жидких или газообразных сред на технологических линиях в нефтегазодобывающей, химической и других отраслях промышленности.Задачей полезной модели является создание задвижки, имеющей низкое сопротивление вращению шпинделя, а также снижение трудоемкости изготовления и повышение надежности ее работы.Поставленная задача решается за счет того, в задвижке с винтовой передачей, включающей корпус задвижки с крышкой, совмещенной с гайкой винтовой передачи, и подшипниковый узел, подшипниковый узел выполнен в виде тел качения, равномерно установленных с радиальным зазором в канавке корпуса, изготовленной соосно с крышкой, причем глубина канавки в два раза меньше диаметра тел качения, при этом функцию верхней обоймы подшипника выполняет корпус задвижки, а функцию нижней обоймы подшипника выполняет крышка.

Система электронной пломбировки (варианты)

Группа изобретений относится к оборудованию трубопроводов для перемещения жидкостей, в частности, при осуществлении приходно-расходных операций, перевозки в цистернах транспортными средствами и хранения в стационарных резервуарах. Системы электронной пломбировки включают в себя датчик комбинированный для определения состояния запорного клапана трубопровода, который состоит из блока обработки и соединенных с ним двух сенсоров. Один сенсор представляет собой сенсор закрытия/открытия запорного клапана, выполненный с возможностью определения положения штока запорного клапана. Другой сенсор представляет собой сенсор наличия жидкости, выполненный с возможностью регистрации уровня границы раздела воздушной и жидкой среды. Блок обработки выполнен с возможностью приема сигналов от двух упомянутых сенсоров, их преобразования, кодирования и передачи закодированной информации о состоянии запорного клапана во внешний блок управления. Техническим результатом заявляемой группы изобретений является повышение ...

КРАН СФЕРИЧЕСКИЙ С РАЗДЕЛИТЕЛЕМ СРЕД

Изобретение относится к запорной арматуре и приборостроению, в частности к кранам, с наличием предохранительных устройств для измерительных приборов. В кране сферическом с разделителем сред корпус выполнен в виде пустотелой прямой с двумя скругленными гранями призмы, оснащенной сквозными отверстиями, оси которых взаино перпендикулярны. Со стороны каждой скругленной грани с корпусом соединен соответственно один из концов штуцера и дополнительного штуцера. Внутри корпуса расположен шток, оснащенный сферой, размещенной между опорных элементов. Последние установлены в соответствующей втулке седла, имеющей возможность контакта с тарельчатой пружиной. При этом на одном конце штока закреплен элемент управления, второй конец штока расположен в проходной пробке, оснащенной сквозным отверстием и закрепленной в отверстии корпуса. Кроме того, штуцер и дополнительный штуцер по наружной и внутренней поверхности выполнены ступенчатыми. На втором конце штуцера установлен стакан с возможностью перемещения ...

УЗЕЛ ЗАПОРНОГО КЛАПАНА, ДВУХКАМЕРНЫЙ ДИАФРАГМЕННЫЙ ФИТИНГ И СПОСОБ ЗАПОРА ПОТОКА ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

... 1. Двухкамерный диафрагменный фитинг, включающий корпус, в котором имеется нижняя камера, верхнюю часть, в которой имеется верхняя камера, отверстие, соединяющее верхнюю камеру с нижней камерой, закрывающий элемент, установленный внутри с возможностью поворота вокруг первой оси между первым положением и вторым положением, и поворотный рычаг, установленный с возможностью поворота на указанном корпусе и связанный с указанным закрывающим элементом с возможностью его поворота вокруг первой оси между первым положением и вторым положением при повороте указанного поворотного рычага относительно второй оси. ! 2. Фитинг по п.1, который дополнительно содержит главный валик, соединенный с указанным поворотным рычагом и расположенный выходящим через боковую стенку указанного корпуса. ! 3. Фитинг по п.2, который дополнительно содержит элемент скольжения, расположенный на указанном главном валике, при этом поворотный рычаг снабжен пазом, в котором установлен входящим названный элемент скольжения. ! 4 ...

ОРГАН УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАСХОДОМ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЙ ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ В ТРУБОПРОВОДНОЙ АРМАТУРЕ

... 1. Тарельчатый затвор для применения с внутренним клапаном, включающий: ! первый корпус, имеющий первую запорную поверхность для герметичного сцепления со вторым корпусом клапана, причем первый корпус имеет: ! вторую запорную поверхность, расположенную напротив первой запорной поверхности, для герметичного сцепления с пробкой клапана; ! отверстие для приема штока клапана; ! по меньшей мере, один проходящий сквозь первый корпус проходной канал, соединяющий по текучей среде камеру канала с другой камерой, при этом, по меньшей мере, один проходной канал имеет отверстие, расположенное между отверстием для штока и второй запорной поверхностью. ! 2. Тарельчатый затвор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один проходной канал предназначен повышать скорость прохождения текучей среды между другой камерой и камерой клапана. ! 3. Тарельчатый затвор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один проходной канал предназначен повышать скорость выравнивания давления в другой камере с ...

ОБРАТНЫЙ КЛАПАН ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЯ И ТРУБА РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЯ

... 1. Обратный клапан для распылителя, содержащий корпус клапана, перекрыватель (30; 74) и седло (26; 72) клапана, причем перекрыватель (30; 74) расположен с возможностью перемещения по меньшей мере в продольном направлении корпуса клапана, отличающийся тем, что перекрыватель (30; 74) соединен с корпусом клапана посредством сильфона (32; 76), расположенного параллельно продольному направлению, причем перекрыватель (30; 74) за счет пружинящего действия сильфона (32; 76) подпружинен в направлении седла (26; 72) клапана.2. Обратный клапан по п.1, отличающийся тем, что сильфон (32; 76) как на его радиально внутренней стороне, так и на радиально наружной стороне, по меньшей мере, при открытом положении обратного клапана подвергается воздействию находящейся под давлением рабочей среды, предназначенной для распыления.3. Обратный клапан по п.1, отличающийся тем, что внутри сильфона (76) предусмотрена проходная труба (78), причем проходная труба (78) образует часть канала для прохождения рабочей среды ...

ШТОК КЛАПАНА С ОБРАБОТАННОЙ СМАЗКОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

... 1. Гидравлический клапан, включающий:уплотнитель клапана, имеющий графитовое уплотнительное кольцо, расположенное внутри насадки гидравлического клапана; ишток или вал, имеющий обработанную поверхность, удерживающую смазочный материал, расположенную внутри насадки и перемещающую смазочный материал по графитовому уплотнительному кольцу или контактирующую с ним во время работы гидравлического клапана.2. Гидравлический клапан по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что смазочный материал содержит графитовый материал.3. Гидравлический клапан по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что гидравлический клапан является поворотным клапаном или клапаном со скользящим штоком.4. Гидравлический клапан по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что обработанная поверхность выглажена.5. Гидравлический клапан по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что обработанная поверхность текстурирована.6. Гидравлический клапан по п. 5, отличающийся тем, что текстурирование поверхности включает отделку поверхности или текстурирование со среднем арифметическим отклонением ...

ЗАДВИЖКА ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

ЗАДВИЖКА

МЕДНО-ЦИНКОВЫЙ СПЛАВ ДЛЯ САНТЕХНИЧЕСКОЙ АРМАТУРЫ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Device for installing of valve component in fluid line has angle adjustment device by which required inclination angle of valve component can be preadjustable

The device (1) for the installing of a valve component (3) in a fluid line comprises a baseplate (2) upon which the subject valve component is releasably fixed, an angle adjustment device (8) by which the required inclination angle of the valve component can be preadjustable, and an installed position indicating unit (12) which corresponds to the angular position occupied by the valve component and indicates if the valve component occupies the installed position pre-established by the angle adjustment device.

Vorrichtung zum Mischen von Kalt- und Warmwasser für sanitäre Zwecke

Federnde Dichtung

Federnde Dichtung für ein Ventil oder dergleichen mit einem Elastomer (7) und einer Flachformfeder (4, 10, 14), die mindestens einen Federsteg (8, 12, 16) und mindestens eine Trennung (9, 13, 17) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Flachformfeder (4, 10, 14) und dem Elastomer (7) mindestens ein Flachformträger (5, 6) angeordnet und die Trennung (9, 13, 17) elastomerfrei ist.

VERFAHREN ZUR STEUERUNG EINES VENTILS

Sicherheitsfunktionselement für eine Leitung

A safety element is disclosed for influencing or inspecting fluid media in a duct, in particular a double-walled safety duct whose walls are separated by a hollow space. The safety element has a housing formed by walls and flanges for sealingly connecting it to the duct. The housing is surrounded on all sides by a second wall (6) separated from the first wall (5) by a hollow space (7) which is closed in a gas-tight manner and can be connected with measurement equipment for inspecting its contents. The hollow space (7) communicates through one or several bores (13) with a groove (15) shaped around the duct into the sealing surface (14) of the flange (1) or its seal (18).

Verfahren zum Öffnen eines Kegventils zum Zweck der Innenreinigung des Kegs und Vorrichtung zum Reinigen desselben

Fuellverschraubung fuer Gasbehaelter

Ventilanordnung mit zwei oder mehr an den gleichen Zufluss angeschlossenen Ventilen

Asymmetrical button for ram-type blowout preventers

CLOSURE FITTING FOR FLUID TIGHT CLOSURE

... 1435003 Closure fitting T D WILLIAMSON Inc 24 May 1973 [5 June 1972] 24991/73 Heading F2P A closure fitting comprises a conduit member into which a plug is insertable to provide a fluid tight closure of the conduit, and means for releasably locking such an inserted plug in the conduit member. A plug 27, (Fig. 2) removably attached to the boring bar 28 of a hot tapping machine by a plug holder 29, held in place by a retainer rod 30, has an opening 31 and check valve 32 which when open permits the equalization of pressures across the plug. Said valve may be held open by a push rod 33. The plug is provided with an 0-ring type seal 34 and when suitably positioned, can be locked in place in the conduit member 35 by locking means engageable with a groove 38 in said plug. The locking means comprises at least one arcuate locking element 36 and an associated connector 39, disposed in the small diameter section 40b of a bore 40, said connector being provided with a threaded end for connection with ...

DAMPER ARRANGEMENT

... 1428850 Valves AMERICAN AIR FILTER CO Inc 17 May 1973 [26 May 1972] 23659/73 Heading F2V To isolate the valve spindle packing gland 23 from continuous exposure to pressurized fluid a sealing gasket 12 engages between flow conduit 14 and valve member 11 when the latter is in the fully open position of port 21. Gasket 12 may be mounted on conduit 14, as shown, or in a modification (Fig. 2, not shown) be mounted on valve member 11 and engageable with channel section ring (26) on conduit 14. Gasket 12 and ring (26) may be of rubber, polymeric resilient material, or steel.

Methods and systems for optical endpoint detection of a sliding sleeve valve

Fuel tank valve

A valve for a fuel tank includes an upper space or chamber 1 communicating with a ventilation channel; a lower chamber 2 disposed inside a fuel tank; a communicating part 4 for communicating the upper space with the lower chamber; and a float body 3 disposed inside the lower chamber for floating to block the communicating part from the lower chamber when fuel flows into the lower chamber. A space (20, Fig.8) between an inner surface of the lower chamber and an outer surface of the float body becomes a flow channel for gas when the float body is in a lower position. An inflow channel (24, Fig.7) allows fuel to flow into the lower chamber from the fuel tank.

Blowout preventer with pressure-isolated operating piston assembly

Control valves and methods of flowing a material through a control valve

Valves comprise a valve body having a gallery coupled to an inlet and an outlet to facilitate a fluid flow therethrough. A plug is moveably disposed within the valve body and a seat ring assembly may be coupled to the outlet of the valve body. At least one circular motion inducement feature is positioned in a portion of the valve body, the seat ring assembly, or both. The at leas tone circular inducement feature is configured to induce a circular motion in a fluid flow through the valve. Methods of creating a circular flow in a fluid flowing through a valve are also disclosed.

Valve for fuel tank

Improvements in valves for bleaching kiers and the like

... 455,939. Valves. HUNT & MOSCROP, Ltd., and CALVERT, G., Central Iron Works, Middleton, Lancashire. June 29, 1935, No. 18648. [Class 135] A valve device for insertion in the liquor supply pipe to a bleaching kier or the like comprises a hollow tube D closed at one end d2, adapted to be raised and lowered in a casing E between a valve seating e<2> and the end of the liquor supply pipe B or a junction piece connected thereto whereby when the closure member is in contact with the seating the valve will be closed and the continuity of the passage leading to the kier will be broken. The part of the casing immediately above the valve seat is enlarged to form a chamber E<2> connected by ports d<3> with the interior of the valve member. The upper part of the valve member is provided with a flange d carrying a packing d<1> and connected by rods f<2> to a ring f mounted in a groove in the boss of a screwed actuating sleeve engaging a thread on the outside of the casing. The valve casing is secured ...

Cell with window for measurements with high pressure.

ARMATUR

GAS OR LIQUID VALVE, IN PARTICULAR AT A TANK CAR, AS WELL AS AN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

STOP VALVE.

ARMATURE

VENTIL MIT WILLKUERLICH BEMESSENEM DURCHSATZQUERSCHNITT

Disk catch against propagation of flames in pipings

Packing for valves, cocks od.dgl.

Window cell for high pressures

Valve mechanism

A flow rate adjusting valve (10) is provided with: a casing (11) having formed therein an inflow opening (12), an outflow opening (13), and a flow path (14) which connects the inflow opening (12) and the outflow opening (13); a cylindrical valve port member (20) provided in the flow path (14) and having a valve port (21) penetrating in an upstream-downstream direction; and a valve body (34) which moves forward from the downstream side to the valve port (21) and backward from the valve port (21), thereby adjusting the degree of opening of the downstream opening (22) of the valve port (21). The valve port (21) has a narrowed section (24) having a smaller opening diameter than an upstream opening. The valve body (34) has: a tapered section (34b) which enters the inside of the valve port (21) when the valve body (34) moves forward; and a flange section (34a) which is formed at the downstream end of the tapered section (34b), is positioned parallel to an end surface (29a) of the valve port member ...

Fluid delivery valve system and method

A cage-mounted fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a water source, such as a fluid bag or an automatic water system, to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.

Refrigerant channel switching unit

A refrigerant channel switching unit in which a channel switching valve (EV1, EV2, EV3) is accommodated in a unit case (33) configured by an electrical component box (35) attached to a case body (34), wherein the electrical component box (35) can be attached to the case body (34) at a first position closing one entire side of the case body (34) and at a second position forming a maintenance opening (39) on a portion of that side of the unit case (33). By temporarily fixing the electrical component box (35) in the second position, maintenance work for the channel switching valve (EV1, EV2, EV3) can be easily performed.

FLUID DELIVERY VALVE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A cage-mounted fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a water source, such as a fluid bag or an automatic water system, to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel. 3264238vl 9-12 lOW 100 ...

FLUID OSCILLATOR

FLUID FLOW CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF FLOWING FLUIDS THERETHROUGH

Fluid flow control devices comprise a body including a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis therethrough and a plurality of channels extending from an outer sidewall of the body to an inner sidewall of the body. At least one first channel may intersect at least one other channel. Fluid flow control systems, methods of forming fluid flow control devices, and methods of flowing a fluid through a fluid flow control device are also disclosed.

SPHERICAL ACCUMULATOR WITH BUOYANT FLOAT

SPHERICAL ACCUMULATOR WITH BUOYANT FLOAT A guided-float accumulator suitable for use with a hydraulic system for an oil well blowout preventer utilizes an array of float elements of syntactic foam material. The float elements are sequentially inserted into the pressure vessel which forms the accumulator proper, and are then manipulated from the exterior of the vessel to be interlocked into a float array.

TOP OPERATED TANK CAR LADING VALVE ALSO OPERABLE FROM THE BOTTOM

In a top operated tank car valve, a mounting flange is welded to an opening in the bottom of the tank. A valve seat is located inboard of, and above the lower surface of, the mounting flange. A vertically extending cage is integrally attached to the mounting flange. A top operator extends to the top of the tank, and a stem is attached to the lower portion of the top operator. The stem extends into an opening in a valve closure plug. A non-round cavity is formed in the bottom of the stem. The closure plug includes a seat which engages the valve seat located within the mounting flange. The closure plug includes a circular guide ring which engages a portion of the vertically extending cage as the closure plug moves between open and closed positions. The closure plug includes a vertical, generally central opening which communicates with the circular head portion of the valve stem. A retainer, held in place with retainer fasteners extending from the bottom of the retainer into the closure plug ...

PLUGGING APPARATUS

FLUID TIGHT CLOSURE

FLUID TIGHT CLOSURE

COMBINATION VALVE

A valve assembly includes a housing body defining a first opening, a second opening and an internal chamber. A first mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the first opening and the interior chamber and a second mechanism is provided in the housing body to control fluid between the second opening and the interior chamber. The first and second control mechanisms operate independently.

COMPOSITE VALVE PLUGS AND RELATED METHODS

An apparatus includin a valve plug tip (116), a valve plug body (114), and an additively deposited material (118). The valve plug tip includes a head portion (238) and a tail portion (240) extending from the head portion. The valve plug body includes a cavity (270) extending from a first end (216) of the valve plug body toward a second end (218) of the valve plug body. The cavity matably receives the tail portion of the valve plug tip. The additively deposited material is bonded to the valve plug body to retain the tail portion of the valve plug tip in the valve plug body.

LIQUID FLOW DIFFUSION AND STRAIGHTENING APPARATUS

SANITARY DRAIN VALVE DESIGN

A valve for sampling a process from a tank or conduit includes an internal cavity in communication with at least one inlet and an outlet. A valve actuating rod includes a sealing tip attached to one end thereof. The valve actuating rod is movable to open and close the inlet to the internal cavity. Furthermore, a seal is provided to isolate the valve actuating rod and the outside environment from the process. The seal is formed on the process side of the bottom wall of the internal cavity in order to ensure that the process material, cleaning material, steam, etc. drains completely out of the internal cavity of the valve.

FLUID CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

A fluid control valve assembly of the present invention comprises: a main valve body having a first flow path which is provided at an inlet of a high-pressure container and passes a filling source gas, a second flow path which passes a supplying source gas, and a third flow path for connecting the first flow path with the second flow path; a manual valve which is provided on the main valve body to open/close the third flow path; a solenoid valve which is provided on the main valve body, and which opens/closes the second flow path according to an electric signal; a first check valve provided at the first flow path to block the back flow of the filling source gas; and a second check valve which is provided at the second flow path to block the back flow of the supplying source gas, and which prevents the inflow of the filling source gas into the solenoid valve by blocking the filling source gas from flowing into the second flow path, and thus the present invention can prevent damage to and ...

DISPENSE VALVE

The dispense valve is designed for application of high viscosity fluids and is designed so that it is equally effective and usable in manual or automatic versions. The valve is air operated and the air section and fluid sections may be swiveled relative to one another to allow the inlet lines to be aligned in the desired manner relative to one another. The seat against which the needle seals is designed to be reversible to effectively double the life of the single part. Also, the trigger valve attaches directly to the valve itself so as to allow ease of attachment and detachment. The complete assembly provides a compact, easily maneuverable and effective device.

Vorrichtung zum Verhüten des Einfrierens bezw. Verzerrens des Ausflussmundstückes bei Ausströmen von Gas unter Druck aus Flaschen.

Einrichtung an Flüssigkeitsbehältern zum raschen Entleeren derselben.

Procédé de fabrication d'un récipient, de remplissage de ce récipient au moyen d'un gaz sous pression, de fermeture de ce récipient et de vidange de ce dernier, et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Cellule à fenêtres pour mesure à haute pression

Mit einem Vorabsperrventil versehene Anschlussvorrichtung für Zapfarmaturen

ARMATUR, INSBESONDERE KENNZEICHNUNGSPFLICHTIGE ARMATUR.

Automatische Steuereinrichtung für einen Autoklaven

Gerät zum Nachfüllen von Feuerzeugen

Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung einer Pulsationsbewegung in einer Flüssigkeit in einer Kolonne

Pipe screw union

steam turbine machine valve with a valve member and a seal assembly.

Ein Dampfturbomaschinenventil (30) enthält einen Ventilkörper (40) mit einem Einlassabschnitt (42), einem Auslassabschnitt (44) und einem inneren Abschnitt (46). Der innere Abschnitt (46) enthält eine Innenwand (48). Ein Ventilglied (58) ist innerhalb des inneren Abschnitts (46) des Ventilkörpers (40) verschiebbar angeordnet. Das Ventilglied (58) enthält eine Aussenfläche (65). Ein Dichtungselement (70) ist an der Aussenfläche (65) des Ventilgliedes (58) montiert und erstreckt sich um diese herum. Das Dichtungselement (70) ist von der Innenwand (48) durch einen Spalt beabstandet. Eine Dichtungsanordnung ist an der Innenwand (48) montiert. Die Dichtungsanordnung überspannt den Spalt und ist eingerichtet und angeordnet, um mit dem Dichtungselement (70) des Ventilgliedes (58) in Kontakt zu stehen.

Valve System.

Ein Ventilsystem (10) umfasst ein Ventil (18) mit Ventilsitz (30), einen Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) für Fluid und eine erste Abzweigleitung (14), die das Ventil (18) strömungsmässig mit dem Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) verbindet, sowie eine stromabwärts des Ventilsitzes (30) liegende Verbraucherleitung (20). Ferner ist eine zweite Abzweigleitung (16) vorgesehen, die das Ventil (18) mit dem Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) verbindet.

Valve system.

Ein Ventilsystem (10) umfasst ein Ventil (18) mit Ventilsitz (30), einen Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) für Fluid und eine erste Abzweigleitung (14), die das Ventil (18) strömungsmässig mit dem Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) verbindet, sowie eine stromabwärts des Ventilsitzes (30) liegende Verbraucherleitung (20). Ferner ist eine zweite Abzweigleitung (16) vorgesehen, die das Ventil (18) mit dem Versorgungsleitungsabschnitt (12) verbindet, wobei die zweite Abzweigleitung (16) mit der ersten Abzweigleitung (14) in Strömungsverbindung steht.

DEVICE FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE THROUGHPUT CROSS SECTION OF A VALVE AND A VALVE WITH SUCH A DEVICE.

FLUSHING.

Valve plate with arrears-rejecting coating.

Zur Abweisung von Rückständen, welche die Funktion der Ventilplatte beeinträchtigen, weist diese eine rückstandsabweisende Beschichtung, vorzugsweise aus Polytetrafluoräthylen auf. Die Ventilplatte eignet sich zur Verwendung in Kompressoren für Gase und für Flüssigkeiten.

Valve plate with arrears-rejecting coating.

Zur Abweisung von Rückständen, welche die Funktion der Ventilplatte beeinträchtigen, weist diese eine rückstandsabweisende Beschichtung, vorzugsweise aus Polytetrafluoräthylen, auf. Die Ventilplatte eignet sich zur Verwendung in einem Kompressor für Gase oder in einer Pumpe für Flüssigkeiten.

Valve with function of preventing switch locations from being corroded

Disinfecting faucet

Novel electric ball valve

Protective mechanism of valve

CLAPET

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES EQUIPEMENTS DE SECURITE DES RESERVOIRS, CUVES, CITERNES ET CONTAINERS DE TRANSPORT OU STOCKAGE. IL COMPREND UNE TETE DE CLAPET 1 A CALOTTE CONIQUE ET PORTEE TRONCONIQUE S'EMBOITANT SUR UN SIEGE 2 MENAGE DANS UNE BRIDE NORMALISEE OU A SOUDER. LA TETE EST MONTEE SUR UN AXE 3 DIRIGE DANS UN GUIDE 4 QUE RAPPELLE A LA FERMETURE UN RESSORT 5 AGISSANT SUR UNE RONDELLE 6 FORMANT EPAULEMENT. TROIS SYSTEMES D'OUVERTURE PEUVENT ETRE ADAPTES A CE CLAPET. OUVERTURE PAR COMMANDE SUPERIEURE PAR TRACTION SUR LA TETE DE CLAPET 1. OUVERTURE PAR COMMANDE SUPERIEURE PAR LATERALE 14 DE TOUR PAR LEVIER AGISSANT EN POUSSEE SOUS L'AXE 3. OUVERTURE PAR COMMANDE INFERIEURE PAR L'ACTION D'UNE BARRE DE POUSSEE 19 SOUS L'AXE 3. IL EST AISE D'ASSOCIER UNE COMMANDE SUPERIEURE A UNE COMMANDE LATERALE OU INFERIEURE.

Cell with window for measurements with high pressure

CLOSURE FITTING FOR FLUID TIGHT CLOSURE

SOUPAPE D'ANGLE POUR RESERVOIR

... a. Soupape d'angle prévue particulièrement pour réservoir à liquide. b. Cette soupape se caractérise en ce que son carter comporte deux raccordements, côté réservoir et côté conduite de déchargement, réunis par une chambre - dans laquelle est monté l'organe obturateur pourvu de la tige de soupape -, le raccord côté décharge débouchant dans cette chambre en direction tangentielle au raccord côté réservoir ; la tige de soupape est disposée parallèlement ou avec une légère inclinaison par rapport à la surface frontale de banchement du raccord côté réservoir. c. L'invention trouve son application principale dans les soupapes de réservoirs à liquide.

NOZZLE AND a METHOD FOR CONTROLLING the FLOW Of a FLUID UNDER PRESSURE

ARRANGEMENTS FOR PREVENTING OR MINIMISING OVERPRESSURES IN GAS PIPES

FLUID CONTROL VALVE UNIT

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SIT OF VALVE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRODES IN PARTICULAR FOR DEVICE DECONTROLE OF THE TYPE “EMAIL-TEST”

SUPERCRITICAL FLOW-EXCLUSIVE VALVE

Disclosed is a supercritical flow-exclusive valve. The supercritical flow-exclusive valve includes: a valve body having a fluid flow path in which the valve body has one side surface formed with a supply hole for supplying a fluid and the other side surface formed with a discharge hole for discharging the fluid, and is formed therein with a stem mount hole for vertically connecting the supply hole to the discharge hole; a valve seat formed therein with a flow rate control hole communicating with the stem mount hole, formed therein with a flow introduction hole communicating with the supply hole, and coupled to the valve body; and a valve stem disposed to be movable along the stem mount hole and having one end formed with a control pin for opening and closing the flow rate control hole to regulate a flow rate of the fluid flowing in the valve body, wherein the valve seat is attached to and detached from the valve body. Thus, valve replacement costs are reduced in the supercritical flow at ...

INTEGRATED TYPE SOLENOID VALVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM USING THE SAME

AIR CONTROL VALVE

The present invention relates to an air control valve and, more specifically, to an air control valve which has a compact shape while minimizing the entire length and easily controls the amount of air discharged. According to the present invention, the air control valve comprises: a valve body having a coupling part at one side thereof, and having an inlet and an insertion space which are vertically and horizontally formed to communicate with each other; a rotary spool installed inside the insertion space to be able to rotate, having an outlet therein, having a communications hole communicating with the inlet at one side of the outlet, and adjusting the amount of air discharged to the outlet by varying the communications area of the communications hole and the inlet according to a rotation angle; a dial cap fixedly installed at the outside of the end of the rotary spool for a rotation operation of the rotary spool; and a spool stopper provided at the valve body and the rotary spool to limit ...

AUSTENITE HIGH-MANGANESE STAINLESS STEEL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND MEMBER USING SAID STEEL

ASYMMETRICAL BUTTON FOR RAM-TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTERS

OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE GAS PASSAGE

In this exhaust damper (7), a high-temperature gas passage (8) and a valve (26) that opens and closes the high-temperature gas passage (8) are provided within a casing (18). The casing (18) of the exhaust damper (7) comprises a lining member (42) that is made from a metal sheet and that is exposed to the high-temperature gas passage (8), a cladding member (44) that is made from a metal sheet and that is exposed to the outside air, and a flexible insulating material (46) that is interposed therebetween. The lining member (42) engages with the insulating material (46) and is connected to the cladding material (44) via the insulating material (46) so as to be capable of movement relative to the cladding material (44).

CONTROL VALVES AND METHODS OF FLOWING A MATERIAL THROUGH A CONTROL VALVE

Valves comprise a valve body having a gallery coupled to an inlet and an outlet to facilitate a fluid flow therethrough. A plug is moveably disposed within the valve body and a seat ring assembly may be coupled to the outlet of the valve body. At least one circular motion inducement feature is positioned in a portion of the valve body, the seat ring assembly, or both. The at leas tone circular inducement feature is configured to induce a circular motion in a fluid flow through the valve. Methods of creating a circular flow in a fluid flowing through a valve are also disclosed.

Fluid controlling apparatus and method of controlling fluid by using the same

A fluid controlling apparatus including at least one sample chamber for holding a fluid containing target materials; a cleaning chamber for holding a cleaning solution; a first multi-port connected to the at least one sample chamber through a first channel and connected to the cleaning chamber through a second channel; a filter portion, connected to the first multi-port through a third channel, for filtering the target materials; and a first pump, connected to the filter portion, for applying a pressure; and a method of controlling a fluid using the fluid controlling apparatus, which comprises passing the fluid containing the target materials from the at least one sample chamber to the filter portion; and cleaning a path of the fluid by passing the cleaning solution through the path.

VALVE INSERT, AND VALVE HAVING A VALVE INSERT OF THIS TYPE

A valve insert () for a valve, in particular for a control valve () for controlling pressure-medium streams of a camshaft adjuster, includes an insert housing (), in which a filter () and a non-return valve () with a closing element () and a seat element () are integrated. A configuration of the valve insert which is easy to install is ensured by at least the insert housing (), the filter () and the seat element () being connected non-detachably to one another and forming one pre-assembled structural unit (). 1. A valve insert for a valve , comprising an insert housing in which a filter and also a non-return valve are integrated with a closing element and a seat element , wherein at least the insert housing , the filter and the seat element are connected to each other in a non-detachable way and form a preassembled structural unit.2. The valve insert according to claim 1 , wherein the closing element has a flat construction and covers an opening in the seat element in a fluid-tight way in a closed position.3. The valve insert according to claim 1 , wherein the seat element has a contact surface claim 1 , and openings are formed around a periphery of the contact surface.4. The valve insert according to claim 3 , wherein a collar that is provided with the openings is constructed around the contact surface.5. The valve insert according to claim 4 , wherein a filter frame of the filter is injection molded around the contact surface.6. The valve insert according to claim 3 , wherein the contact surface is part of the insert housing.7. The valve insert according to claim 5 , wherein the insert housing forms the filter frame.8. The valve insert according to claim 7 , wherein the collar is a Z-shaped collar that is injection molded from a material of the insert housing.9. The valve insert according to claim 1 , wherein clips for a snap-on connection to the valve are formed on the insert housing.10. A valve claim 1 , comprising a valve housing with a hollow construction and ...

Device for Discharging Condensate for a Housing of a Motor Vehicle Closed Off From the Environment, Housing, and Motor Vehicle

A condensate trap is provided for a housing of a motor vehicle that is sealed off from the environment, wherein the housing is provided for accommodating a technical component, in particular a power storage module. A reservoir for accommodating the condensate is formed in or on the floor of the housing. The reservoir forms the lowest point of the floor in a predefined installation situation of the housing. The reservoir is separated from the interior of the housing by a cover, which is provided with at least one breakthrough as an inlet for the condensate, accumulating in the interior. An outlet opening of the reservoir is coupled to an actively actuable element for discharging the condensate. 117.-. (canceled)18. A device for discharging condensate for a motor vehicle , comprising:a housing configured to accommodate a technical component of the motor vehicle, the housing being sealed-off from an environment;a reservoir formed in or on a floor of the housing, the reservoir being configured to form a lowest point of the floor in a predefined installation situation of the housing;a cover separating the reservoir from an interior of the housing, the cover having at least one breakthrough forming an inlet for condensate accumulating in the interior of the housing; andan actively actuable element operatively configured to discharge the condensate, the actively actuable element being coupled to an outlet opening of the reservoir.19. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the reservoir is configured to extend over an entire width of the floor of the housing.20. The device according to claim 18 , wherein claim 18 , in the predefined installation situation of the housing claim 18 , a longitudinal axis of the reservoir extends transversely to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.21. The device according to claim 20 , wherein claim 20 , in the predefined installation situation of the housing claim 20 , the reservoir is arranged in a rear third of the vehicle relative to the ...

SYSTEM FOR CLEANING BEER LINES AND RECOVERING DRAFT BEER

A beer recovery system which uses COto blow unused beer backwards through the beer lines and back into a beer keg is disclosed. 1. A beer recovery system comprising a gas tank , a gas line , a beer keg lever coupler having no back flow prevention device in the probe.2. A beer recovery system according to claim 1 , further comprising a gas inlet port on the faucet.3. A beer recovery system according to in the form of a lever coupler which may be permanently attached to the beer keg.4. A beer recovery system according to in the form of a lever coupler which may be permanently attached to the beer keg.5. A beer recovery system according to claim 1 , further comprising a multi-port gas manifold.6. A beer recovery system according to claim 2 , further comprising a multi-port gas manifold.7. A beer recovery system according to claim 3 , further comprising a multi-port gas manifold.8. A beer recovery system according to claim 4 , further comprising a multi-port gas manifold.9. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a screen assembly.10. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a screen assembly.11. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a screen assembly.12. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a filter assembly.13. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a filter assembly.14. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a filter assembly.15. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a pressure release valve.16. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a pressure release valve.17. A beer recovery system according to further comprising a pressure release valve. This application asserts priority from provisional application 61/501,374 filed on Jun. 27, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for recovering potentially wasted draft beer prior to cleaning beer lines. Using the inventive apparatus and ...

Drug Delivery Devices

A method of producing a metering valve for use with a pressurised dispensing container for dispensing medicament from said container, the metering valve having a valve stem, a valve member, and outer and inner annular seals, the method comprising assembling the metering valve so that the valve stem is co-axially slidable within the valve member, the valve member and the valve stem define an annular metering chamber with a surface of the valve member forming an internal surface of the metering chamber which, in use, comes into contact with medicament, and the outer and inner annular seals are operative between respective outer and inner ends of the valve member and the valve stem to seal the annular metering chamber therebetween; and wherein the method further comprises the step of subjecting said surface of the valve member to a cold plasma polymerisation treatment of one or more monomers to bond to the surface a layer of a cold plasma polymerised fluorinated hydrocarbon. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the valve member is made of a plastic.3.4. The method according to claim 1 , in which the one or more monomers for the cold plasma polymerisation are selected from the group consisting of perfluoro-cyclohexane claim 1 , perfluoro-hexane claim 1 , tetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , trifluoroethylene claim 1 , vinylidene fluoride claim 1 , vinylfluoride claim 1 , fluoroethylene and fluoropropylene.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the valve member is subjected to the cold plasma polymerisation treatment of perfluoro-hexane.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the layer has a thickness in a range of 0.005-0.5 microns.7. The method according to claim 1 , in which the valve member alone is treated.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the valve member is subjected to the cold plasma polymerisation treatment prior to the valve member being assembled into the metering valve.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the entire ...

AUSTENITIC HIGH MN STAINLESS STEEL AND METHOD PRODUCTION OF SAME AND MEMBER USING THAT STEEL

Inexpensive stainless steel and inexpensive and high strength stainless steel which has excellent hydrogen environment embrittlement resistance even if used in a hydrogen resistant environment in over 40 MPa high pressure hydrogen gas or a hydrogen resistant environment in liquid hydrogen, characterized by containing, by mass %, C: 0.1% or less, Si: 0.4 to 1.5%, Mn: 8 to 11%, Cr: 15 to 17%, Ni: 5 to 8%, Cu: 1 to 4%, and N: 0.01 to less than 0.15% and having a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, having a volume rate of δ-ferrite of 10% or less, and having a long axis of δ-ferrite before annealing of 0.04 to 0.1 mm. 114.-. (canceled)15. Austenitic high Mn stainless steel characterized by containing , by mass % , C: 0.1% or less , Si: 0.4 to 1.5% , Mn: 8 to 11% , Cr: 15 to 17% , Ni: 5 to 8% , Cu: 1 to 4% , Mo: 0.05 to 0.3% , and N: 0.01 to less than 0.15% and having a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities , having a volume rate of δ-ferrite of 5% or less , and having a long axis of δ-ferrite of 0.05 mm or less.16. Austenitic high Mn stainless steel characterized by containing , by mass % , C: 0.1% or less , Si: 0.4 to 1.5% , Mn: 8 to 11% , Cr: 15 to 17% , Ni: 6 to 8% , Cu: 1 to 4% , Mo: 0.05 to 0.3% , and N: 0.15 to 0.3% and having a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities , having a volume rate of δ-ferrite of 5% or less , and having a long axis of δ-ferrite of less than 0.05 mm.17. The austenitic high Mn stainless steel as set forth in characterized in that said steel further contains claim 15 , by mass % claim 15 , one or more types of elements selected from Al: 0.2% or less claim 15 , B: 0.01% or less claim 15 , Ca: 0.01% or less claim 15 , Mg: 0.01% or less claim 15 , and REM: 0.1% or less.18. The austenitic high Mn stainless steel as set forth in characterized in that said steel further contains claim 16 , by mass % claim 16 , one or more types of elements selected from Al: 0.2% or less claim 16 , B: 0.01% or less claim 16 , Ca: 0.01% or less claim 16 , ...

METAL MOLD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRAIGHT WAX BODY FOR A VALVE AND STRAIGHT METAL BODY FOR A VALVE THUS OBTAINED

The present invention relates to a metal mold for manufacturing a straight wax body for a valve and to the straight metal body thus obtained, said metal mold succeeding in eliminating the traditional concave shape of the ball-type valve body, inside which, and during fluid flow distribution, the flow from the fluid inlet cavity to the fluid distribution cavity causes a flow loss in the direction of the fluid flow outlet via the fluid outlet cavity, thus creating a steep drop in pressure, meaning that by eliminating the concave part of the ball-type valve body and making the fluid inlet, distribution and outlet cavities straight and much wider, a straight valve body is obtained, thus preventing the steep drop in pressure and flow loss. The metal mold in the invention, which uses the lost-wax or ceramic casting process to manufacture the straight wax body for a valve of any design, is constituted starting with a rectangular or square housing that includes an orifice through which the graded wax is introduced at a certain temperature for forming the straight wax body for the valve inside the metal mold. 1. A metal mold for manufacturing a valve straight wax body of the type used in the lost-wax or ceramic casting process , which is assembled from a rectangular or square box comprising a hole whereby the selected wax is introduced at a certain temperature , characterized in that; said mold comprises a first cavity disposed on the low-medium part of its left side end , extended in a rectilinear path from said left side end until beyond the metal mold vertical symmetry axis , a first metal straight removable nucleus or core being housed in this cavity , this first core showing in its final end bottom part a round projection of lower diameter than the main body diameter of said first core , such that this first core forms in the straight wax body a first fluid inlet cavity with a guide and a bottom distribution chamber; a second cavity disposed over its vertical symmetry ...

FLUID DELIVERY VALVE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A cage-mounted fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a water source, such as a fluid bag or an automatic water system, to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.

DRAIN VALVE BASE

A drain valve base includes an upper connection seat and a lower connection seat which are integrally formed. The upper connection seat is connected with the lower connection seat by connection arms which are provided at intervals, and hollow portions are provided between every two connection arms. A through drain outlet is formed in the center portion of the lower connection seat, and an annular surface is formed on the top of the lower connection seat. A water-seal convex ring is formed on a side part of the annular surface which is adjacent to the inwall of the drain outlet. A water-seal surface is formed on the top of the water-seal convex ring, and blocking devices which can stop water flow are provided on the inner side and the outer side of the water-seal convex ring. 1. A drain valve base , comprising an upper connection seat and a lower connection seat which are integrally formed , the upper connection seat being connected with the lower connection seat by connection arms which are provided at intervals , hollow portions being formed between every two connection arms , the lower connection seat having an annular surface on a top end thereof , a through drain outlet being formed in a center portion of the lower connection seat , one side of the annular surface being formed with a water-seal convex ring located close to the drain outlet , the water-seal convex ring having a water-seal surface on a top end thereof , blocking devices which can stop water flow being provided on at inner side and an outer side of the water-seal convex ring.2. The drain valve base as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blocking devices comprise an annular stop wall disposed on the annular surface at the outer side of the water-sealing convex ring.3. The drain valve base as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blocking devices comprise a plurality of guiding cylindrical posts disposed at the outer side or the inner side of the water-seal convex ring.4. The drain valve base as claimed in ...

WEAR-RESISTANT COBALT-BASED ALLOY AND ENGINE VALVE COATED WITH SAME

A surface hardening material being excellent in abrasion resistance and having impact resistance is provided. Provided are: a wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy containing 20.0 to 30.0 mass % of a sum of Mo and/or W, 0.8 to 2.2 mass % of B, 5.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cr, 5.0 mass % or less of a sum of Fe, Ni, Mn, Cu, Si and C, 1.0 mass % or less of Si, and 0.3 mass % or less of C, and the remainder comprising 55.0 to 70.0 mass % of Co and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve coated with the same. 1. A wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy containing 20.0 to 30.0 mass % of a sum of Mo and/or W , 0.8 to 2.2 mass % of B , 5.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cr , wherein the remainder comprises 55.0 to 70.0 mass % of Co and unavoidable impurities.2. The wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy according to claim 1 , further containing 5.0 mass % or less of a sum of Fe claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Si and C claim 1 , 1.0 mass % or less of Si claim 1 , and 0.3 mass % or less of C.3. An engine valve filled or coated with a wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy according to .4. The engine valve according to claim 3 , wherein at least a face surface abutting against a sheet is filled or coated with said wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy. The present invention relates a surface hardening material used in various construction processes such as PTA powder overlay welding, TIG overlay welding, and thermal spraying, and more particularly to a wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy used in a member that demands an abrasion resistance and to an engine valve coated with the same.Conventionally, in an engine valve, a Co—Cr—W—C type material represented by Stellite (registered trademark) (including patent documents 1, 2) and a Co—Mo—Si type material represented by Tribaloy (registered trademark) (including patent documents 3 to 7) are used, and particularly Tribaloy is used in a member that demands an abrasion resistance.The Co—Cr—W—C type material has an insufficient abrasion resistance though ...

TAP STAND AND LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

A liquid delivery system includes a portable tap stand connectable to a source of liquid, and a portable, collapsible liquid container shaped and dimensioned to allow the tap stand to stand therein during use. The tap stand includes a pipe having an inlet and multiple outlets, a respective tap being connected to each outlet. The tap stand further includes legs coupled to the pipe and configured to support the pipe in an upright position. 1. A tap stand comprising a pipe having an inlet and at least one outlet , a respective tap being in liquid communication with said at least one outlet , wherein said tap stand further includes at least one leg coupled to the pipe and configured to support said pipe in a substantially upright position.2. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said respective tap is connected to a respective outlet by a flexible hose.3. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one leg is coupled to the pipe such that it is movable into and out of a deployed state in which said at least one leg supports said pipe in a substantially upright position.4. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , said at least one leg comprises a plurality of deployable legs.5. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one leg is provided on a leg assembly coupled to the pipe.6. A tap stand as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said leg assembly is coupled to said pipe by at least one slidable collar.7. A tap stand as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said at least one leg comprises a plurality of deployable legs claim 5 , and said leg assembly comprises a linkage mechanism interlinking said legs for simultaneous deployment.8. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one leg is individually coupled to the pipe and individually deployable.9. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one leg is pivotably coupled to the pipe.10. A tap stand as claimed in claim 1 , further including securing means for ...

High Density Polyethylene Gate Valve

A gate or gate-type valve is used as a flow regulating device specifically for use in saturated gaseous, high particulate, high temperature, and low pressure environments such as in landfill gas wellfields and similar environments where particulate and water gathering can obstruct the operation of a typical gate valve. The valve has a T-shaped body with a fluid flow tube and a transverse plunger tube. A plunger threads into the plunger tube to define a fluid-tight seal between the plunger and the plunger tube and has a distal end that opens and closes the fluid flow tube as the plunger is rotated between open and closed positions. 1. A valve , comprising:a valve plunger having a distal end comprising a sealing portion, a handle at a proximal end and a threaded portion between the distal and proximal ends;a valve body having a tubular linear extension and a plunger assembly tube transverse to the linear extension, said plunger tube assembly having internal threads;wherein, the threaded portion of the valve plunger is threaded into the internal threads of the plunger assembly tube to define a fluid-tight seal between the valve plunger and the valve body so that fluid in the tubular linear extension is prevented from escaping from the tubular linear extension.2. The valve according to in which the valve plunger is movable between an open position in which a fluid flow pathway is defined through the tubular linear extension and a closed position in which the valve plunger closes the fluid pathway through the tubular linear extension.3. The valve according to in which the sealing portion of the valve plunger includes a body portion having a substantially cylindrical cross sectional configuration and wherein a cooperatively shaped valve seat is defined in the tubular linear extension for receiving the sealing portion of the valve plunger in the closed position to define a fluid-tight seal between the valve plunger and the tubular linear extension.4. The valve according to ...

MODULAR VALVE SYSTEM

A modular valve system includes a number of functional components such as valves, pressure regulators, adaptors and manifolds for controlling a fluid flow through said valve system, and at least two connecting blocks of different configurations, each associated to one of said functional components. Each one of said connecting blocks constitutes a functional unit together with one functional component mounted on a functional side of said connecting block. All connecting blocks are formed in a rectangular block shape and have an inlet and an outlet on two opposing end sides constituting an inlet side and an outlet side, respectively. The inlet sides of all connecting blocks are of identical configuration. The outlet sides of all connecting blocks are also of identical configuration, wherein outlet and inlet of neighboring, coupled connecting blocks are aligned with each other. Therefore, functional units can be directly coupled for establishing a fluid flow. 1. A modular valve system comprising:a number of functional components such as valves, pressure regulators, adaptors and manifolds for controlling a fluid flow through a valve system, andat least two differently formed connecting blocks, each of which being associated to a respective functional component and each of which having at least one functional side,wherein one connecting block forms a functional unit together with one functional component mounted on a functional side of the connecting block, andwherein all connecting blocks are formed in a rectangular block shape and have an inlet and an outlet on two opposing end sides forming an inlet side and an outlet side, respectively, andwherein the inlet sides of all connecting blocks are of identical configuration, and the outlet sides of all connecting blocks are of identical configuration, so that functional units can be directly coupled and fluidically connected to establish a fluid flow between them, wherein outlets and inlets of neighboring, coupled ...

Low Diffusivity Barrier Fluid Packing System

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a fluid or liquid barrier packing system which is adapted to minimize VOC emissions, while also providing live-loading and continuous load monitoring functions. The components of the packing system (including the liquid barrier) are adapted to be installed in a traditional stuffing box of a valve utilizing a top entry method, and without the necessity of having to inject the liquid through any side ports of the valve. The packing system reduces leakage levels as required by low emission leakage specifications by creating a reverse osmosis effect, limiting the diffusivity of a gas through the packing elements of the system. Thus, the packing system of the present invention provides a simplified method to load and monitor a barrier in the stuffing box of the valve to slightly higher pressure than processed fluid pressure. 1. A valve adapted to satisfy low fugitive emission leakage standards , the valve comprising:a valve body defining a central passageway;a valve stem advanced through and reciprocally movable within the passageway; and an annular upper packing which circumvents the valve stem and is disposed in fluid tight engagement to the valve stem and the valve body;', 'an annular lower packing which circumvents the valve stem and is disposed in fluid tight engagement to the valve stem and the valve body, the upper packing being separated from the lower packing by an annular gap which is further bounded by portions of the valve housing and the valve stem;', 'a fluid barrier filled into the gap, the upper and lower packings and the fluid barrier collectively defining a seal of the packing system; and', 'a live-loading sub-assembly cooperatively engaged to the seal and operative to apply a load thereto in a manner which maintains the fluid barrier thereof at a prescribed fluid pressure level., 'a packing system at least partially disposed within the passageway and including2. The valve of wherein the fluid ...

MICRO-PUMP OR NORMALLY-OFF MICRO-VALVE

The invention relates to a micro valve for use in a biosensor, a micro fluidic device, use of such a device, and a micro fluidic element. Biosensors are used for detection of molecules and/or ions, such as protein, drug, DNA, RNA, hormone, glucose, insulin, enzyme, fungus, bacterium, etc., in a biological sample. The sensor can be used for diagnostic application, but for instance also drugs, either therapeutic or abuse, may be detected in for instance blood, urine and saliva. 1. A normally closed micro-valve for use in a microfluidic device , comprisinga valve seat,an outlet opening,an inlet, andone or more flexible pre-compressed or pre-stretched separators, the one or more flexible pre-compressed or pre-stretched separators being arranged so that the pre-compression or pre-stretch forces the one or more separators against a valve seat in a normally closed state.2. The normally closed micro-valve of claim 1 , wherein said separators are membranes and wherein said membranes are non-perforated membranes.3. The normally closed micro-valve of further comprisingone or more of a cavity, a channel, a body portion, a sealing, an adhesive, a flow regulator, a controller, and a frame.4. The normally closed micro-valve of further comprisinga body portion, andwherein the valve seat has a width smaller than a width of one or more flexible pre-compressed or pre-stretched separators, each of the separators having a region that is larger than the valve seat.5. The normally closed micro-valve of claim 4 , wherein the micro-valve further comprises a means for fluid-tight securing of the body portion to the region of each of the one or more flexible pre-compressed or pre-stretched separators claim 4 , which is larger than the valve seat.6. The normally closed micro-valve of claim 4 , wherein the body portion has an inlet channel and an outlet channel claim 4 , the inlet and outlet channels enter a chamber around the valve seat at an angle relative to a plane of the membrane between ...

LATCHING CLUTCH VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM

A valve assembly includes a valve body having an input in selective communication with an output, a latching piston disposed within the valve body, a balance spring disposed between the latching piston and the valve body, and a valve piston disposed within the valve body. The input communicates with the output when the valve piston is in a first position and the input does not communicate with the output when the valve piston is in a second position. A diaphragm spring is disposed between the latching piston and the valve piston. A holding spring is disposed between the valve piston and the valve body. 1. A valve assembly in a transmission , the valve assembly comprising:a valve body having an input in selective communication with an output;a latching piston disposed within the valve body;a balance spring disposed between the latching piston and the valve body;a valve piston disposed within the valve body, wherein the input communicates with the output when the valve piston is in a first position and wherein the input does not communicate with the output when the valve piston is in a second position;a diaphragm spring disposed between the latching piston and the valve piston; anda holding spring disposed between the valve piston and the valve body.2. The valve assembly of wherein the latch piston includes a first side in communication with the input and a second side in selective communication with the input.3. The valve assembly of further comprising a pressure relief valve disposed within the valve body claim 2 , wherein the pressure relief valve allows selective communication between the input and the second side of the latching piston.4. The valve assembly of further comprising an inner housing disposed within the valve body claim 3 , and wherein the latching piston is disposed within the inner housing.5. The valve assembly of wherein the inner housing includes a first port in communication with the first side of the latching piston claim 4 , a second port in ...

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE DRAIN FITTING

A height-adjustable drain fitting for a flushing tank comprises a drain valve housing, a valve body that can be lifted along an actuating axis so as to initiate flushing, an actuating unit that acts on the valve body and controls the movement of the valve body, an actuating member which acts on the actuating unit, an actuating element that acts on the actuating member and by means of which the actuating member can be actuated by the user, and a mounting element having a receptacle for mounting the actuating member. The mounting element is displaceable relative to the drain valve housing and is connected thereto for adjusting the height. The actuating member has the shape of an actuating rod and is designed so as to be height-adjustable. 11. An height-adjustable drain fitting () for a flushing tank , comprising{'b': 2', '3, 'a drain valve housing () having an interior (),'}{'b': 4', '3, 'a valve body () that is mounted in the interior () and can be lifted along an actuating axis (B) so as to initiate flushing,'}{'b': 5', '4', '4', '3, 'an actuating unit () that acts on the valve body () and controls the movement of the valve body (), which actuating unit is arranged in the interior (),'}{'b': 6', '5, 'an actuating member () which acts on the actuating unit () so as to initiate flushing,'}{'b': 7', '6, 'an actuating element () that acts on the actuating member and by means of which the actuating member () can be actuated by the user, and'}{'b': 8', '9', '6', '8', '2', '9', '2, 'a mounting element () having a receptacle () for mounting the actuating member (), wherein the mounting element () is displaceable relative to the drain valve housing () and is connected thereto for adjusting the height, and the receptacle () is spaced apart from the drain valve housing (), characterized in that'}{'b': 6', '10', '3', '2, 'the actuating member () has the shape of an actuating rod () which extends out of the interior () of the drain valve housing () in the direction of the ...

Movable valve apparatus having conditioned lubricating surfaces

Movable valve apparatus having conditioned lubricating surfaces are described. An example valve includes a valve packing having a graphite packing ring disposed within a bonnet of the fluid valve and a stem or shaft has a conditioned surface to hold a lubricating material. The conditioned surface of the stem or shaft is disposed within the bonnet and moves the lubricating material relative to and in contact with the graphite packing ring during operation of the fluid valve.

SOLENOID DEVICE

A solenoid device includes a yoke, a core, a shaft, a bobbin, a coil, a plunger, a lid, and a housing. A housing body part of the housing has a first opening; a cylindrical first inner wall part having a first step part extending toward the outer side in the radial direction; and a cylindrical second inner wall part having a second step part extending toward the outer side in the radial direction. A first cylindrical part has a first flange part. The outer diameter of the first flange part is larger than the inner diameter of the first inner wall part and smaller than the inner diameter of the second inner wall part. A circumferential end part of the first flange part contacts the second step part. The lid is non-magnetic, and a circumferential edge part is held between the first step part and the first flange part. 1. A solenoid device for moving a shaft in an axial direction with a magnetic force generated by excitation of a coil , the solenoid device comprising:a yoke comprising a first cylindrical part that extends in the axial direction;a core positioned on the other side in the axial direction with respect to the yoke and comprising a second cylindrical part that extends in the axial direction;the shaft moving in the axial direction inside the second cylindrical part;a bobbin disposed on an outer side of the first cylindrical part and the second cylindrical part in a radial direction;the coil wound on the bobbin;a plunger moving in the axial direction inside the first cylindrical part;a lid positioned on one side in the axial direction with respect to the yoke and the plunger; anda housing housing the shaft, the yoke, the core, the bobbin, the coil, the plunger, and the lid,wherein the housing comprises a cylindrical housing body part, andthe housing body part comprises:a first opening that opens at an end on one side in the axial direction;a first inner wall part that comprises an annular first step part, which extends toward the outer side in the radial ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PLUG HEAD ASSEMBLY

A plug head assembly having a ceramic plug head having an annular retention groove, wherein the ceramic plug head has a proximal terminus and a distal terminus, a first clamp portion having a first annular retention protrusion conforming to the annular retention groove, a second clamp portion having a second annular retention protrusion conforming to the annular retention groove, and an annular retention sleeve conforming to the annular retention groove, the annular retention sleeve disposed between the annular retention groove and at least one of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion. 1. A plug head assembly comprising:a ceramic plug head having an annular retention groove, wherein the ceramic plug head has a proximal terminus and a distal terminus;a first clamp portion having a first annular retention protrusion conforming to the annular retention groove;a second clamp portion having a second annular retention protrusion conforming to the annular retention groove; andan annular retention sleeve conforming to the annular retention groove, the annular retention sleeve disposed between the annular retention groove and at least one of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion.2. The plug head assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a gasket disposed on a proximal portion of the ceramic plug head.3. The plug head assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a translating shaft having a distal flange claim 2 , the distal flange in contact with the gasket.4. The plug head assembly of claim 3 , further comprising an annular retention ring circumscribing the distal flange claim 3 , gasket claim 3 , and the proximal portion of the ceramic plug head.5. The plug head assembly of claim 4 , wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion circumscribe the annular retention ring.6. The plug head assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first clamp portion is retained by a shoulder bolt.7. The plug head assembly of claim 5 , wherein the annular ...

MECHANICAL STOP FOR ACTUATOR AND ORIFICE

A valve includes a valve cover, the valve cover having a solenoid attachment portion defining a threaded solenoid attachment sink and a valve cover mechanical stop, the valve cover mechanical stop protruding from an outer surface of the solenoid attachment portion; and a solenoid, the solenoid having a solenoid body, a valve cover attachment portion defining a threaded attachment portion engagable with the threaded solenoid attachment sink, the solenoid body including a solenoid mechanical stop, the solenoid mechanical stop protruding from an outer surface of the solenoid body, the solenoid mechanical stop engagable with the valve cover mechanical stop 1. A valve comprising:a valve cover, the valve cover comprising a solenoid attachment portion defining a threaded solenoid attachment sink and a valve cover mechanical stop, the valve cover mechanical stop protruding from an outer surface of the solenoid attachment portion; anda solenoid, the solenoid comprising a solenoid body, a valve cover attachment portion defining a threaded attachment portion engagable with the threaded solenoid attachment sink, the solenoid body comprising a solenoid mechanical stop, the solenoid mechanical stop protruding from an outer surface of the solenoid body, the solenoid mechanical stop engagable with the valve cover mechanical stop.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop is engagable with the valve cover mechanical stop such that an interface portion of a plunger of the solenoid covers an orifice bore defined in the solenoid attachment portion when the plunger is in the closed position.3. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop is integrally formed with the solenoid body.4. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop defines a snap lever.5. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the valve cover mechanical stop defines a snap lever.6. The valve of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the valve cover mechanical stop and the solenoid ...

Pressure Regulating Valve

In one featured embodiment, a sleeve for a valve includes a sleeve body surrounding a center axis and defined by an overall length extending from a first end to a second end. The sleeve body has a central bore extending from the first end to the second end. The central bore has a first surface portion comprising a piston contact surface that is defined by a first inner diameter, wherein the piston contact surface is configured to slide against a piston to be received within the central bore. In one example, a ratio of the overall length to the first inner diameter is between 3.51 and 3.63. 1. A sleeve for a valve comprising:a sleeve body surrounding a center axis and defined by an overall length extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the sleeve body has a central bore extending from the first end to the second end, the central bore having a first surface portion comprising a piston contact surface that is defined by a first inner diameter, wherein the piston contact surface is configured to slide against a piston to be received within the central bore, and wherein a ratio of the overall length to the first inner diameter is between 3.51 and 3.63.2. The sleeve according to wherein the sleeve body includes at least a first set of windows extending circumferentially about the center axis claim 1 , wherein the central bore has a second surface portion at the first set of windows that is defined by a second inner diameter greater than the first inner diameter.3. The sleeve according to wherein a ratio of the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter is between 0.77 and 0.82.4. The sleeve according to wherein each window of the first set of windows is defined by a window width claim 3 , and wherein a ratio of the window width to the second inner diameter is between 0.46 and 0.53.5. The sleeve according to wherein a ratio of the overall sleeve length to the window width is between 5.50 inches and 6.06 inches.6. The sleeve according to wherein one of ...

SERVOVALVE

A servovalve includes: a fluid transfer valve assembly comprising a supply port and a control port; a moveable valve spool arranged to regulate flow of fluid from the supply port to the control port in response to a control signal; and a jet pipe assembly configured to axially move the valve spool relative to the fluid transfer assembly in response to the control signal to regulate the fluid flow. The spool includes a tubular body defining a path for fluid flow, the tubular body closed at each end by a respective end cap having openings via which, in use, fluid enters the interior of the spool. The end caps extend within the tubular body at least to an extent that they overlap the openings, and wherein the end caps are provided with filter means for filtering the fluid from the openings as it enters the spool. 1. A servovalve comprising:a fluid transfer valve assembly comprising a supply port and a control port;a moveable valve spool arranged to regulate flow of fluid from the supply port to the control port in response to a control signal; and a steerable nozzle from which fluid is directed to the ends of the spool in an amount determined by the control signal;', 'wherein fluid is provided to the steerable nozzle via a connector header in fluid communication with the interior of the spool;, 'a jet pipe assembly configured to axially move the valve spool relative to the fluid transfer valve assembly in response to the control signal to regulate the fluid flow, the jet pipe assembly comprisingwherein the valve spool comprises:a tubular body defining a path for fluid flow, the tubular body closed at each end by a respective end cap, the tubular body having provided with openings via which, in use, fluid enters the interior of the spool, wherein the end caps extend within the tubular body at least to an extent that they overlap the openings, and wherein the end caps are provided with filter means for filtering the fluid from the openings as it enters the interior of ...

Lightning-dissipative aircraft assemblies and valve frames utilized in the same

Lightning-dissipative A/C assemblies are provided, as are valve frames utilized within lightning-dissipative A/C assemblies. In embodiments, the lightning-dissipative A/C assembly includes a base dielectric component having a mount interface, a strike-susceptible metallic component coupled to the base dielectric component, and mounting hardware configured to engage the mount interface to attach the base dielectric component to an A/C. An electrically-conductive coating overlies or is formed over at least a portion of the base dielectric component to complete a lightning strike dissipation path. The lightning strike dissipation path extends from the strike-susceptible metallic component, through the electrically-conductive coating, through the mounting hardware, and to an A/C electrical ground plane when the lightning-dissipative A/C assembly is installed on the A/C. In one implementation, the base dielectric component assumes the form of a valve frame, while the strike-susceptible metallic component assumes the form of a valve door movably mounted to the valve frame.

VALVES INCLUDING ONE OR MORE FLUSHING FEATURES AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Valve and related assemblies, systems, and methods may include a self-cleaning feature that may be configured to at least partially displace material from a portion of the valve. Such valves may be utilized in a pressure exchanger. 1. A valve comprising:a valve body having a fluid pathway defined through the valve body, the valve body being formed of a metal material defining a first seating surface;a valve member received in the valve body and defining a second seating surface, the valve member being movable relative to the valve body in order to at least partially obstruct the fluid pathway when the second seating surface of the valve member contacts the first seating surface of the valve body; andat least one flushing feature comprising another fluid pathway defined by the valve body that extends to at least a portion of the valve and terminates in openings defined proximate at least one of the first seating surface or the second seating surface, the openings of the at least one flushing feature configured to supply fluid to the at least a portion of the valve through the first seating surface along the another fluid pathway that is at least partially separated from the fluid pathway of the valve body, the at least one flushing feature configured to at least partially displace material from at least one of the first seating surface or the second seating surface.2. The valve of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve claim 1 , the valve body being disposed in the sleeve claim 1 , a fluid channel comprising an annular ring being collectively defined by both the sleeve and the valve body at an interface between the sleeve and the valve body claim 1 , the fluid channel configured to deliver the fluid to the openings from the another fluid pathway through the fluid channel in the sleeve.3. The valve of claim 2 , wherein the at least one flushing feature comprises apertures extending around and through a portion of the first seating surface claim 2 , the apertures being ...

MEMBRANE SWITCH MECHANISM

A mechanism, such as a membrane switch, may incorporate universal symbols making it language independent. Status of switch components may be understood without aid of another device. The components may have, for example, white backlights and/or icons for neutral symbols to convey informational conditions that do not necessarily command immediate attention and may have, for example, color backlights and/or icons for non-neutral symbols to convey informational conditions that command immediate attention. A choice of white may be agnostic to color blindness and provide high contrast. Also, there may be a self-test icon with an indication when there is an on-going test of a system with which the mechanism is associated. Symbols on the face of the mechanism may indicate valve openings and closings, pressures, faults, and so forth. The symbols and associated lights and backlights may be visible for at least a specified distance to a person with normal vision. 1. A user interface for a gas valve controller that controls a gas valve , comprising:a first back lit icon that, when back lit, is indicative of a gas valve being in an open position;a second back lit icon that, when back lit, is indicative of the gas valve being in a fully closed position; anda reset membrane switch that, when activated by a user, sends a reset signal to the gas valve controller.2. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein a perimeter of the reset membrane switch is defined by a button background.3. The user interface of claim 2 , wherein the button background is opaque.4. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the reset membrane switch is embossed and the first back lit icon and the second back lit icon are not embossed.5. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the first back lit icon claim 1 , when back lit claim 1 , illuminates an image of an open valve.6. The user interface of claim 5 , wherein the second back lit icon claim 5 , when back lit claim 5 , illuminates an image of a closed valve.7. ...

HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR AN INLET VALVE

A height adjusting mechanism for an inlet valve includes a valve body, and inlet pipe, a retaining member and an actuator. The inlet pipe is sleeved in the valve body and connected to the valve body; the retaining member is assembled in the valve body; and the actuator can drive the retaining member to move to make the valve body fixed to the inlet pipe or moved relatively to the inlet pipe in the axial direction. The actuator drives the retaining member to move in order to let the valve body and the inlet pipe to be fixed or moved relatively to each other in the axial direction. There is no need to rotate the valve body during adjusting process, and the float won't affect the tank wall when the water valve body is rotating. 1. A height adjusting mechanism for an inlet valve , wherein comprising:A valve body;An inlet pipe, which is sleeved in the valve body and connected to the valve body;A retaining member, which is assembled to the valve body; andAn actuator, which can drive the retaining member to move to make the valve body fixed to the inlet pipe or moved relatively to the inlet pipe in the axial direction.2. A height adjusting mechanism for an inlet valve according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator can slide up and down in the valve body and is connected to the valve body claim 1 , a driving groove is disposed at the lower end of the actuator to pass through the actuator inside and outside claim 1 , the retaining member is disposed with a flange coupled to the driving groove.3. A height adjusting mechanism for an inlet valve according to claim 2 , wherein at least a row of outer teeth of spaced are disposed in the axial direction at the outer periphery of the inlet pipe; at least an inner tooth coupled to the outer teeth is disposed at the inner periphery of the valve body or the retaining member claim 2 , the valve body is fixed to the inlet pipe or moved relatively to the inlet pipe by the cooperation of the inner tooth and the outer teeth.4. A height ...

Condensate discharge device for compressed gas systems

The invention relates to a condensate discharge device for compressed gas systems, comprising a housing ( 21 ), which has a condensate collecting chamber ( 22 ) that can be connected to the compressed gas system by means of a condensate feed ( 23 ) and which has a condensate drain ( 24 ) that can be closed by means of valve assembly ( 25 ), and comprising a tubular body ( 32 ) protruding into the condensate collecting chamber ( 22 ) for accommodating at least one electronic filling level measuring device ( 31 ), by means of which the condensate filling level in the condensate collecting chamber ( 22 ) can be detected, wherein the housing ( 21 ) can be mounted in a first, vertical mounting position and a second, horizontal mounting position and the longitudinal axis of the tubular body ( 32 ) extends at an angle to the condensate feed direction ( 34 ).

Method of cavitation/flashing detection in or near a process control valve

A system and apparatus for detecting and monitoring cavitation inside a flow control device, such as a control valve, includes an acoustic emission sensor coupled to the flow control device in a manner to acquire acoustic signals caused by cavitation. A processor receives acoustic information from the acoustic emission sensor. The processor selectively identifies cavitation events from the acoustic information that meet certain predefined criteria. Cavitation levels are monitored based on at least one of a rate of cavitation events and intensity of individual cavitation events. The cavitation levels may be used to identify the presence of cavitation in the flow control device, to track accumulated cavitation in the flow control device, and/or to identify significant changes in the cavitation levels over time. This information may be used to reduce cavitation, estimate repair and maintenance, and/or monitor performance of the flow control device.

CAP FOR COOPERATING WITH A FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT OF A VALVE FOR A SELF-PRIMING ELECTRIC PUMP

A cap for cooperating with a flow control element of a valve for a self-priming electric pump, the valve being designed to open and close a recirculation duct for the passage of the recirculating fluid from the impeller assembly to an intake duct, the cap having a tubular body and, coaxially inside the latter, a mushroom-shaped element, which divides, with its head, the cap into a first portion and a second portion to be applied with engagement means at an opening of the recirculation duct outward, respectively in the overhead and underhead installation of the self-priming electric pump, the axial space occupation of the head and of the stem of the mushroom-shaped element that is extended from the head toward the second portion defining two alternative axial positions of interaction with the flow control element of the valve in the overhead and underhead installation. 1. A cap for cooperating with a flow control element of a valve for a self-priming electric pump , said valve being designed to open and close a recirculation duct for the passage of the recirculating fluid from the impeller assembly to the intake duct , wherein said cap has a tubular body and , coaxially inside the latter , a mushroom-shaped element , which divides , with its head , said cap into a first portion and a second portion to be applied with engagement means at an opening of said recirculation duct outward , respectively in the overhead and underhead installation of said self-priming electric pump , the axial space occupation of said head and of the stem of said mushroom-shaped element that is extended from said head toward said second portion defining two alternative axial positions of interaction with the flow control element of said valve in the overhead and underhead installation.2. The cap according to claim 1 , further comprising a first abutment lining for said flow control element on a central part of said head on the side of said first portion and with a second abutment lining for ...

Apparatus and method for retaining a noise attenuation assembly for use with a pressure regulator

A fluid regulating device includes a valve having an inlet and an outlet and an actuator coupled to the valve and having a control assembly. The control assembly includes a control element and a diaphragm operably connected to the control element, the control element disposed within the valve and adapted to be displaced relative to a valve seat. A noise attenuation assembly is coupled to the outlet of the valve and includes a cylindrical body and at least one plate disposed in the cylindrical body, the at least one plate having an outer edge. An apparatus for retaining the noise attenuation assembly includes a plurality of rods coupled to the at least one plate. The plurality of rods includes at least one rod having a first end disposed through the outer edge of the at least one plate to support the noise attenuation assembly.

Mechanical Fastening Method for Valve Plug with Carbide Tip

A valve plug assembly includes a plug base, a first end of the base arranged for attachment to a valve stem, a second end of the plug base including a bore having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the bore is a conical terminus forming a first seat. A spacer has a through bore, a first end, and a second end, and is sized for insertion in the bore of the plug base and has a conical shape to engage the first seat, and the spacer also forms a second seat. A plug tip has a through bore and a conical end engaging the second seat and is arranged to engage the valve seat, and a cap screw extends through the plug tip and the spacer to mechanically secure the plug tip to the plug base. 1. A valve plug assembly for use in a control valve having a valve stem , a flow passage , and a valve seat disposed in the flow passage , the valve plug assembly comprising:a plug base defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end;the first end of the plug base arranged for attachment to a valve stem of the control valve;the second end of the plug base including a bore extending along the longitudinal axis, the bore including a first portion extending into the plug base a first distance and a second portion extending into the plug base a second distance less than the first distance;the first portion of the bore having a first diameter and the second portion of the bore having a second diameter greater than the first diameter;the second portion of the bore extending from the second end of the plug base to a conical terminus, the conical terminus forming a first seat;a spacer having a through bore, a first end, and a second end, the spacer sized for insertion in the second portion of the bore of the plug base, the first end of the spacer having a conical shape arranged to engage the first seat, the second end of the spacer having a conical terminus forming a second seat;a plug tip having a through bore, a first end having a conical shape arranged ...

Control Valve and Hydraulic Control Module Including the Same

A control valve includes a metal insert extending along an axis and presenting an interior insert surface defining a fluid passage. The control valve also includes a valve member slidably disposed in the fluid passage, and a composite valve body. The composite valve body has a first and second protrusion disposed about the axis. The first protrusion is spaced from the second protrusion along the axis. The composite valve body has a connecting bridge integral with and extending between the first and second protrusions. The connecting bridge has a first connecting side and a second connecting side spaced from the first connecting side, with the axis, the first connecting side, and the second connecting side defining a central angle between 5 and 45 degrees. 1. A control valve for controlling a flow of fluid medium , said control valve comprising:a metal insert extending along an axis and presenting an exterior insert surface, and an interior insert surface defining a fluid passage;a valve member slidably disposed in said fluid passage for controlling the flow of fluid medium; anda composite valve body disposed around said exterior insert surface of said metal insert and about said axis, with said composite valve body having a first and second protrusion disposed about said axis, with said first protrusion being spaced from said second protrusion along said axis, and with said first protrusion, said second protrusion, and said exterior insert surface collectively defining a fluid port for allowing the flow of fluid medium into said fluid passage of said metal insert;wherein said composite valve body has a connecting bridge integral with and extending between said first and second protrusions, wherein said connecting bridge has a first connecting side and a second connecting side spaced from said first connecting side, and wherein said axis, said first connecting side of said connecting bridge, and said second connecting side of said connecting bridge define a central ...

LOCK DEVICE FOR PIPE COUPLING AND VALVE COUPLING PART

A lock device for a coupling part of a piping or valve of a raw-material container or the like, capable of preventing looseness and erroneous operation of a coupling, and having favorable stability because the device is fixed as a force is applied to a direction of additionally fastening the coupling. The lock device is provided for achieving prevention of looseness of a coupling part () formed of a screwed member () and a screwing member () side, and includes a clamp member () for additional fastening attached to the screwed member side, a clamp member () for positioning and fixing attached to the screwing member side, and a screw member () for fastening the clamp members. The clamp members are fastened with the screw member (), thereby being fixed to the coupling part while a force is applied to a direction of additionally fastening the screwing member side. 1. A lock device for a pipe coupling and a valve coupling part , the lock device for achieving prevention of looseness of a coupling part formed of a screwed member and a screwing member side comprising: a clamp member attached to the screwed member side; a separate clamp member attached to the screwing member side; and a screw member for fastening both of these clamp members , wherein both of the clamp members are fastened with the screw member , thereby being fixed to the coupling part while a force is applied to a direction of additionally fastening the coupling part.2. The lock device for the pipe coupling and the valve coupling part according to claim 1 , comprising: a first clamp member attached to an outer circumferential side of a male nut of a piped and connected coupling; a second clamp member attached to an outer circumferential side of a female nut; and the screw member for fastening the first clamp member and the second clamp member claim 1 , wherein by fastening of the first clamp member and the second clamp member claim 1 , the coupling is fixed to the coupling part while the force is applied to ...

Mounting Mechanism for Thermostatic Devices

A mounting device facilitates connecting an Internet of Things (IoT) device, such as thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) and automatic temperature balanced actuator (ABA), to a hydronic heating/cooling system to control the temperature of a room by changing the flow of hot/cold water through radiator. The mounting devices includes a male section and a female section, which is attached to the IoT device. The mounting device may be installed in two stages. First, a male section is attached to a component of the hydronic heating/cooling system (for example, a valve or manifold) by threading the male section onto the component. Second, a female section, is positioned to male section and locked into place by rotating a rotary sleeve. The female section (with the IoT device) may be easily removed by rotating the rotary sleeve into an unlock position. 1. An apparatus for mounting a thermostatic device to a hydronic heating/cooling system , the apparatus comprising:a male section comprising a flange and an indentation around the male section below and along the flange, the male section having a threaded lower end and the flange located at an upper end, the male section configured to attach to a component of the hydronic heating/cooling system by threading the threaded lower end onto the component of the hydronic heating/cooling system; anda female section comprising a main body, a rotary sleeve, and a locking mechanism, the female section configured to attach to the male section by the locking mechanism locking onto the indentation of the male section in a lock state when the rotary sleeve is in a lock position along the main body, the locking mechanism releasing from the indentation of the male section in a unlock state when the rotary sleeve is rotated to an unlock position along the main body, the female section configured to attach to the thermostatic device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one spherical object claim 1 , the ...

PROCESS CHAMBER GAS FLOW APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Process chamber gas flow control apparatus having a tiltable valve are disclosed. The gas flow apparatus includes a process chamber adapted to contain a substrate, an exit from the process chamber including a valve seat, and a tiltable valve configured and adapted to tilt relative to the valve seat to control flow non-uniformities within the process chamber. Systems and methods including the tiltable valve apparatus are disclosed, as are numerous other aspects. 1. A process chamber gas flow control apparatus , comprising:a process chamber adapted to contain a substrate;an exit from the process chamber including a valve seat; anda tiltable valve configured and adapted to tilt relative to the valve seat to control a gas flow pattern within the process chamber.2. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a substrate support upon which a substrate is adapted to rest claim 1 , and the valve seat and tiltable valve are located below the substrate support.3. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of actuators that are operable to tilt the tiltable valve relative to the valve seat.4. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a coupling adapted to accommodate foreshortening due to tilting of the tiltable valve.5. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the coupling comprises a spherical joint and a linear slide.6. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a flexure adapted to accommodate foreshortening due to tilting of the tiltable valve.7. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the flexure comprises double start machined spring member.8. The process chamber gas flow control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:a tiltable valve assembly including: an actuator adapted to tilt the tiltable valve;', 'a support member coupled to the tiltable valve;', 'a flexure coupled to the support member; and ...

SNAP-FIT TYPE VALVE

To provide a snap-fit type valve which can be easily attached to and removed from a piping base member. A snap-fit type valve includes a pair of mounting levers on side surfaces of a valve body so as to engage with a base member in a snap-fit manner, wherein the mounting lever includes a shoulder which extends from the valve body, an arm connected to a distal end of the shoulder and an engaging section formed at a distal end of the arm, and is elastically deformable in a direction in which a distance between the engaging sections increases, a first mounting lever which is one of the pair has the shoulder and the arm connected to each other via an arch shaped connecting section and is formed to be elastically deformable at a position of the connecting section, and a second mounting lever which is the other of the pair is formed to be deformable at a position of the shoulder, and has an operation section to elastically deform the shoulder. 1. A snap-fit type valve comprising:a pair of mounting levers that allow a valve body in which a valve mechanism for opening and closing a fluid flow path is housed to be engaged with a piping base member in a snap-fit manner, whereinthe pair of mounting levers include shoulders which extend in opposite directions from a first side surface of the valve body and a second side surface which is opposite to the first side surface, arms which extend in the same direction parallel to each other from a distal end of the shoulders, and engaging sections formed on a distal end of the arms so as to engage with the base member, and each of the mounting levers is elastically deformable in a direction in which a distance between the engaging sections increases,a first mounting lever which is one of the pair of mounting levers has the shoulder and the arm connected to each other via an arch shaped connecting section and is formed to be elastically deformable at least at a position of the connecting section, anda second mounting lever which is the ...

SHUTOFF SYSTEM FOR WATER VALVE

An automatic valve actuator unit and method for use with an associated manual shutoff valve configured to permit or restrict the flow of fluid through an associated supply pipe. The unit comprises a housing, an attachment mechanism for securing the housing to at least one of the associated supply pipe or manual shutoff valve, and an actuator at least partially supported in the housing and having an output shaft extending from the housing. The output shaft includes a locating member supported at a distal end thereof for non-rotatingly engaging a surface of a valve handle of the associated manual shutoff valve adjacent a point of attachment of the handle to the associated manual shutoff valve, the locating member configured to center the output shaft over an axis of rotation of the handle of the associated manual shutoff valve. 1. An automatic valve actuator unit for use with an associated manual shutoff valve configured to permit or restrict the flow of fluid through an associated supply pipe , the unit comprising:a housing;an attachment mechanism for securing the housing to at least one of the associated supply pipe or manual shutoff valve; andan actuator at least partially supported in the housing and having an output shaft extending from the housing;a handle engaging member fixed to the output shaft for rotation therewith, the handle engaging member configured to engage a handle of the associated manual shutoff valve;wherein the attachment mechanism includes a clamp assembly having first and second cooperating clamp members, the first and second cooperating clamp members being movable within the housing to adjust a point of attachment of the housing.2. The automatic valve actuator unit of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp member includes a clamp block supported for sliding movement within the housing between an upper and lower position claim 1 , and wherein the second clamp member includes a removable u-shape clamp.3. The automatic valve actuator unit of claim 2 , ...

SINGULATION OF VALVES

A method and apparatus for the singulation of valve plates and/or assembled valves from a lead-frame are described. The method and apparatus utilizes an electric current to fuse tabs which join the valve plate and/or the assembled valve to the lead-frame. The valve comprises a first and second valve plate with offsetting apertures and a flap disposed and movable between the first and second plates. 1. A method for fabricating a valve having at least two valve plates , comprising:forming a first lead-frame having an opening with at least two tabs extending inwardly within the opening to a neck portion for supporting a first valve plate within the opening; andapplying an electrical current to the first lead-frame and the first valve plate that is sufficiently large to fuse the neck portion of the tab.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the neck portion includes recessing the neck portion within the outer diameter of the first valve plate.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a groove in the neck portion of the tabs to facilitate fusing the neck portion.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the groove is formed by chemical etching.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a second lead-frame having an opening with at least two tabs extending inwardly within the opening to a neck portion for supporting a second valve plate within the opening; andstacking the first lead-frame on top of the second lead-frame in electrical contact with the second lead-frame whereby the electrical current fuses the neck portion supporting the second valve plate.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein forming the neck portion includes recessing the neck portion within the outer diameter of the first valve plate.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:forming a groove in the neck portion of the tabs to facilitate fusing the neck portion.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the groove is formed by chemical etching.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the valve ...

Flow Control Components With Traceable Indicia

A valve diaphragm is provided with indicia of origin, batch number, date of manufacture and other information. Critical indicia are disposed on outwardly projecting tabs that can be see when the diaphragm is operatively mounted in the valve. Indicia may be provided on elastomeric and non-elastomeric portions of the diaphragm. 1. In a diaphragm designed for installation in a flow control assembly , an improvement comprising a plurality of indicia outwardly visible on said diaphragm when installed in said flow control assembly , said indicia providing with respect to said diaphragm identification of at least the manufacturer , month and year of production and batch number.2. The diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein said indicia are provided on first and second tabs projecting from said diaphragm.3. The diaphragm according to claim 2 , wherein the first tab displays a year of manufacture claim 2 , numbered months surrounding said year of manufacture and a first pointer adjacent to said year of manufacture indicating the month of manufacture.4. The diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the second tab displays a manufacturer code claim 1 , numbered batches surrounding said manufacturer code and a second pointer adjacent to said manufacturer code.5. The diaphragm according to wherein additional indicia are provided on opposing sides of the diaphragm adjacent to outer edges thereof.6. The diaphragm according to claim 5 , wherein a part number for the diaphragm is provided on one side thereof claim 5 , said part number comprising style claim 5 , size claim 5 , grade and composition codes7. The diaphragm according to claim 6 , wherein one or more trademarks for the diaphragm is provided on the other side thereof.8. The diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein said indicia are provided on opposing surfaces of a tab projecting outwardly from said diaphragm.9. The diaphragm according to claim 8 , wherein manufacturer and material indicia are provided on one surface of ...

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

A pressure reducing valve comprises an open-close valve and a piston. The open-close valve makes switching between connecting and isolating a primary port and a secondary port. The piston makes sliding motion inside the cylinder according to a difference between force applied from the pressure regulating chamber and force applied from the pressure reducing chamber, thereby opening and closing the open-close valve. The open-close valve includes a valve stem and a valve seat fixing member. The valve seat fixing member restrains displacement of the piston toward a side upstream of the open-close valve by abutting on an end surface of the piston. The valve seat fixing member includes a channel hole communicatively connecting a housing part for the valve stem and the pressure reducing chamber. 1. A pressure reducing valve , comprising:an open-close valve that switches between connecting and isolating a primary port and a secondary port provided in a body member;a cylinder arranged downstream of the open-close valve, the cylinder communicating with the secondary port; anda piston that divides the cylinder into a pressure reducing chamber and a pressure regulating chamber, whereinthe piston moves inside the cylinder according to a difference between force applied from the pressure regulating chamber and force applied from the pressure reducing chamber, thereby opening and closing the open-close valve,the open-close valve includes a valve stem, which is located between the open-close valve and the piston, and a plug, which restrains displacement of the piston toward an upstream side of the open-close valve by abutting on an end surface of the piston,the plug houses the valve stem, andthe plug includes a channel hole, through which a housing part for the valve stem communicates with the pressure reducing chamber.2. The pressure reducing valve according to claim 1 , whereina tool engagement part is provided at a downstream end portion of the plug,the tool engagement part ...

SOLENOID VALVE FOR BRAKE SYSTEM

A solenoid valve for a brake system to control a flow rate of a flow path connecting a first port with a second port includes: an armature disposed inside a sleeve and configured to vertically move in an axial direction together with a plunger to open or close an orifice of a seat; an elastic member providing an elastic force to the armature; a magnetic core configured to accommodate the seat therein and provide a driving force in a direction opposite to the elastic member; an outer filter coupled to a lower side of the seat; an inlet filter coupled to a lower side of the outlet filter; and a lip seal interposed between the outlet filter and the inlet filter and including an inclined protrusion to allow a unidirectional flow of a fluid, wherein the solenoid valve has a flow path opened or closed by vertical movement of the armature and a unidirectional flow path via the lip seal. 1. A solenoid valve for a brake system to control a flow rate of a flow path connecting a first port with a second port , the solenoid valve comprising:an armature disposed inside a sleeve and configured to vertically move in an axial direction together with a plunger to open or close an orifice of a seat;an elastic member providing an elastic force to the armature;a magnetic core configured to accommodate the seat therein and provide a driving force in a direction opposite to the elastic member;an outer filter coupled to a lower side of the seat;an inlet filter coupled to a lower side of the outlet filter; anda lip seal interposed between the outlet filter and the inlet filter and comprising an inclined protrusion to allow a unidirectional flow of a fluid,wherein the solenoid valve has a flow path opened or closed by vertical movement of the armature and a unidirectional flow path via the lip seal.2. The solenoid valve according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet filter comprises:a first filter located at a surface facing the second port;an outlet hollow hole to control a flow rate;an outlet ...

Valve element for electronic expansion valve

The invention discloses a valve element for an electronic expansion valve, which includes a rotor core and a hollow rotor cylinder sleeved outside the rotor core. Ribs and positioning grooves of a positioning device on the valve element are changed, so that the positioning grooves and an inner wall of a guiding section hole are stepped, an even thickness of the inner wall is maintained, and a working performance of the electronic expansion valve is improved.

CONTROL VALVE

The invention relates to a control valve for adjusting a process fluid flow of a process plant, comprising a valve housing () with a valve seat () and a valve member () connected to a valve rod (), which cooperates with the valve seat () for opening and closing the control valve (), wherein the valve rod () is electrically connected to the valve housing () through a contact device (). The invention is characterized in that a measuring device () for the ohmic transition resistance measurement of the contact device () is provided, and that the measuring device () is arranged in a measuring line () that connects the valve housing () to the valve rod (). 18141618142188424345264243452624818. Control valve for adjusting a process fluid flow of a process plant , comprising a valve housing () with a valve seat () and a valve member () connected to a valve rod () , which cooperates with the valve seat () for opening and closing the control valve () , with the valve rod () being electrically connected to the valve housing () through a contact device ( , , ) , characterized in that a measuring device () for ohmic transition resistance measurement of the contact device ( , , ) is provided , and that the measuring device () is arranged in a measuring line () that connects the valve housing () to the valve rod ().224188266848. Control valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the measuring line () extends from the valve rod () to the valve housing () via the measuring device () and a yoke () connected to the valve housing () claim 1 , or via an actuating drive () connected to the valve housing ().3241882822183622281838303422353026224. Control valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the measuring line () extends from the valve rod () to the valve housing () via a stroke pick-up member () of a positioner () on the valve rod () claim 1 , a rotary lever () of the positioner () which is connected to a stroke pick-up member () on the valve rod () via an elevating ...

REFRIGERANT CHANNEL SWITCHING UNIT

Provided is a refrigerant channel switching unit including a unit case having a case body and an electrical component box attached to the case body, and a channel switching valve housed in the unit case. The electrical component box is attachable to the case body at a first position, where the electrical component box blocks one of faces of the case body entirely, and a second position, where a maintenance opening is formed in a part of the one face of the unit case. The electrical component box may be retained temporarily at the second position so as to facilitate the maintenance of the channel switching valve. 1. A refrigerant channel switching unit , comprising:a channel switching valve switching, by electric control, channels of a refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit of an air conditioner; and a unit case housing the channel switching valve,the unit case including a case body having one open face, and an electrical component box being detachably attached to the one open face of the case body and housing an electrical component controlling the channel switching valve, whereinthe electrical component box is attachable to the case body at a first position, where the electrical component box blocks the one open face of the case body entirely, and a second position, where a maintenance opening is formed in a part of the one open face of the unit case, andthe refrigerant channel switching unit further comprises a fastener for attaching the electrical component box to the case body at the first position, and a temporary retaining mechanism for temporarily retaining the electrical component box.2. The refrigerant channel switching unit of claim 1 , whereinthe second position of the electrical component box is below the first position,the channel switching valve is a motor-operated regulating valve or electromagnetic on-off valve having a coil, andthe coil is arranged in an upper portion in the unit case to correspond to the maintenance opening formed in an upper portion ...

Magnetic coupling for sprayheads

A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE WITH VISUAL IDENTIFICATION SYTEM

A hydraulic control valve can be one type of a variable characteristic (e.g., coil voltage). A visual identification system is provided to permit the visual identification of the specific type of the variable characteristic that the control valve is to assist in the assembly of systems utilizing such control valves. The visual identification system includes first and second indicator bearing first and second indicia, respectively, configured to indicate a first value and a different second value of a variable characteristic, respectively. The first and second indicator members are configured to be separately removably mounted to the control valve via a mechanical connection substantially without adhesive such that the appropriate indicator member can be selected and mounted to the valve depending upon what type of valve it is. 1. A hydraulic control valve comprising:a control valve cartridge assembly, the control valve cartridge assembly including a movable member, the movable member being movable over a range of travel between a first flow position and a second flow position;an electro-magnetic actuator, the electro-magnetic actuator mounted to the control valve cartridge assembly and operatively associated with the movable member of the control valve cartridge assembly to selectively move the movable member from the first flow position to the second flow position;wherein at least one of the control valve cartridge assembly and the electro-magnetic actuator includes a visual identifier mounting member; anda visual identification system, the visual identification system including a first indicator member and a second indicator member, the first indicator member having an external surface bearing a first indicia, and the second indicator member having an external surface bearing a second indicia, the second indicia being different from the first indicia, the first and second indicator members each being configured to be separately removably mounted to the visual ...

ISOLATION VALVE FOR FLUID FLOW REGULATION

An isolation valve can be used subsea such as with a fluid handling system which may be associated with a subsea Christmas tree and comprises a housing comprising a material created by a sintering process and a vertical axis defined in-between a first housing end and a second housing end; two or more seats comprising a sintered material and disposed radially opposite each other; a first annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end and the first seat at a first position radially offset from and substantially parallel to the vertical axis; a second annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end and the second seat at a second position radially offset from the first annulus along the vertical axis and substantially parallel to the housing vertical axis; a first fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing and in fluid communication with the first annulus; second fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing and in fluid communication with the second annulus; and an actuator disposed at least partially within the housing and rotatable about the vertical axis of the housing, the actuator comprising a sintered material, the actuator configured to allow fluid flow in a first rotational position of the actuator and block fluid communication in a second rotational position of the actuator, and a predetermined surface uniformly machined to a surface of the first seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus and to a surface of the second seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus, the predetermined surface defining a metal-to-metal seal at the exposed surfaces of the first seat and the second seat when the actuator is in the second rotation position. 1. An isolation valve , comprising:a. a housing defining a vertical axis in-between a first housing end and a second housing end through a center of the housing, the housing comprising a material created by a sintering process and configured to ...

VALVE DEVICE

A valve device includes: a drive source; a turning member; a valve body, being fixed to the turning member and integrally turned with the turning member; and a valve seat, being sliding contacted with an end face of the valve body opposite to the end face of the valve body contacting with the turning member. The valve seat has at least one outflow hole for fluid passing through the valve device. The valve body has a throttle part being a minute hole that communicates with the outflow hole in a part of a turning angle of the valve body. A flow passage has an opening part provided between opposed faces of the turning member and the valve body, thus the throttle part is communicated with an inflow hole for the fluid and inflow of an individual matter having a size unable to pass through the throttle part is shielded. 1. A valve device , comprising:a drive source;a turning member, being driven and turned by the drive source;a valve body, being fixed to the turning member in a state that an end face of the valve body and an end face of the turning member in an axial direction are contacted with each other, and the valve body is integrally turned with the turning member; anda valve seat, being sliding contacted with an end face of the valve body opposite to the end face of the valve body contacting with the turning member;wherein the valve seat comprises at least one outflow hole for fluid passing through the valve device;wherein the valve body comprises a throttle part which is a minute hole capable of being communicated with the outflow hole in a part of a turning angle of the valve body; andwherein a flow passage comprises an opening part which is provided between opposed faces of the turning member and the valve body, so that the throttle part is communicated with an inflow hole for the fluid and so that inflow of an individual matter having a size which is unable to pass through the throttle part is shielded.2. The valve device according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow ...

FUEL INJECTION VALVE

A needle has a seal portion that contacts a valve seat, and is provided so as to be able to reciprocate inside a valve body. A sack chamber is formed between the seal portion and a recess. A seal portion is formed in a curved shape protruding in the axial direction of the needle. A distance between an inlet intersection and a needle intersection on a same virtual straight line is defined as a distance Dh, and a distance between the recess and the seal portion on an axis of the valve body is defined as a distance Ds. When the seal portion is in contact with the valve seat, the distance Dh is larger than the distance Ds (Dh>Ds). 1. A fuel injection valve comprising:a valve body including a fuel passage through which fuel flows, a valve seat formed in an inner wall forming the fuel passage, a recess recessed in the axial direction on a downstream side of the valve seat, and an injection hole connecting the recess and an outer wall;a needle including a seal portion that is separated from the valve seat and is in contact with the valve seat, the needle being configured to be reciprocally movable inside the valve body, and configured to form a sack chamber between the seal portion and the recess; anda foreign material collecting portion having a plurality of holes through which fuel passes, and the foreign material collecting portion being configured to collect foreign materials larger than the holes among foreign materials in the fuel flowing through the fuel passage, whereinthe seal portion is formed in a curved shape protruding in the axial direction of the needle,when an opening of the injection hole in the recess is defined as an inlet opening, a straight line extending through the inlet opening and being parallel to an axis of the valve body is defined as a virtual straight line, an intersection of the virtual straight line and the inlet opening is defined as an inlet intersection, an intersection of the virtual straight line and the seal portion is defined as a ...

VALVE MECHANISM

A flow rate adjusting valve includes: a casing including an inlet, an outlet, and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet to each other; a valve port disposed in the channel; and a valve body that is disposed upstream of the valve port and moves forward and backward relative to the valve port to adjust an opening degree of an upstream opening of the valve port. The valve port includes a narrowing portion whose opening diameter is smaller than that of the upstream opening, and an enlarging portion continuous to a downstream side of the narrowing portion and having an opening diameter of the narrowing portion. When the upstream opening is at a predetermined opening degree, an area of the valve port through which a fluid passes is at minimum at the narrowing portion. 1. A valve mechanism comprising:a casing including an inlet and an outlet of a fluid and also including a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet to each other;a valve port disposed in the channel; anda valve body that is disposed upstream of the valve port and moves forward and backward relative to the valve port to adjust an opening degree of an upstream opening of the valve port, wherein a narrowing portion having an opening diameter smaller than an opening diameter of the upstream opening and', 'an enlarging portion continuous to a downstream side of the narrowing portion and having an opening diameter larger than the opening diameter of the narrowing portion, and, 'the valve port includes'}when the upstream opening is at a predetermined opening degree, an area of the valve port through which the fluid passes is at minimum at the narrowing portion.2. The valve mechanism according to claim 1 , whereinthe valve port includes a tapered portion whose opening diameter gradually decreases from the upstream opening to the narrowing portion.3. The valve mechanism according to claim 2 , whereinthe valve body includes a tapered portion that enters the valve port and comes into surface contact with the ...

FIXING STRUCTURE FOR SEAL MEMBER IN FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS, JOINT, AND FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS

Passage members each have a required width, a required height, and a required length, and are provided at middle portions in the width direction with fluid passages, respectively. As coupling means, two bolts are used. The middle portion in the width direction of each of the passage members has opposite end portions that are each provided with a female screw and a bolt insertion hole to be faced by the female screw, respectively. The upper bolt is inserted into one of the passage members and is screwed into the female screw of the other passage member. The lower bolt is inserted into the other passage member and is screwed into the female screw of the one of the passage members. The passage members are coupled with use of the two upper and lower bolts whereby a seal member is securely fixed. 1. A fixing structure for a seal member in a fluid control apparatus , comprising:block-shaped first and second passage members having fluid passages that communicate with each other;a seal member interposed in an abutment portion of the first and second passage members; andcoupling means for coupling the first and second passage members,wherein each of the passage members has a required width, a required height, and a required length; each of the passage members is provided at a middle portion in a width direction thereof with a fluid passage; two bolts are used as the coupling means; the middle portion in the width direction of the first and the second passage members has opposite end portions that are each provided with a female screw and a bolt insertion hole to be faced by the female screw; and the first passage member and the second passage member are coupled by a first bolt that is inserted into the bolt insertion hole of the first passage member and is screwed into the female screw of the second passage member and a second bolt that is inserted into the bolt insertion hole of the second passage member and is screwed into the female screw of the first passage member ...

SPRINKLER REPAIR KIT

A kit comprising an adapter, having a slip end and a reverse-threaded end, and a pipe nipple having standard threads on one end and reversed threads on the other end. And the kit has PVC or other pipe cement, fittings with standard slip threaded connections blades, saws, cutters, or other irrigation pipe cutters, and valves, among other components. 1. A kit comprising an adapter , having a slip end and a reverse-threaded end , and a pipe nipple having standard threads on one end and reversed threads on the other end.2. The kit of further comprising PVC or other pipe cement.3. The kit of further comprising a standard slip threaded connection.4. The kit of further comprising a blade claim 3 , saw claim 3 , cutter claim 3 , or other irrigation pipe cutter.5. The kit of further comprising a valve.6. A method comprising cutting a pipe system near a broken component; connecting a slip end of an adapter having a slip end and a reverse-threaded end to the system.7. The method of further comprising removing the broken component from the system.8. The method of further comprising attaching a replacement for the broken component.9. The method of further comprising supplying a pipe nipple having a threaded end and a reverse-threaded end.10. The method of further comprising inserting the pipe nipple into the normally threaded end and the reverse-threaded end and tightening the pipe nipple to yield sealed joints.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the connecting step comprises gluing the slip connection to the pipe with cement.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the broken component is a valve. Without prior knowledge of sprinkler systems, it's hard to understand the steps of changing out sprinkler manifold systems. This repair typically requires a homeowner to contact a professional for assistance, which can be costly.The present invention generally relates to the field of irrigation equipment and, more specifically, relates to plumbing components for repairing irrigation ...

ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VALVE

The invention relates to an assembly for an electrically operated valve in the automotive field aimed to increase the injection pressure of fuel distributed to combustion chambers, said assembly comprising both a coil unit, wherein a solenoid can control the movements of the electrically operated valve in a housing along a given axis, and an hydraulic unit to provide fuel at the injection pressure, a clip ring being located into a cavity of the coil unit and a cavity of the hydraulic unit to maintain the coil unit and the hydraulic unit associated. The invention is characterized in that the coil unit presents a plurality of slots providing access to the clip ring, across the coil unit, from the exterior of the assembly. 1. An assembly for an electrically operated valve aimed to increase the injection pressure of fuel distributed to combustion chambers , said assembly comprising both a coil unit , wherein a solenoid can control the movements of the electrically operated valve in a housing along a given axis , and an hydraulic unit to provide fuel at the injection pressure , a clip ring being located into a cavity of the coil unit and a cavity of the hydraulic unit to maintain the coil unit and the hydraulic unit associated , characterized in that the coil unit presents a plurality of slots providing access to the clip ring , across the coil unit , from the exterior of the assembly.2. An assembly according to wherein the slots extend themselves radially across the coil unit in a plane defined by the clip ring.3. An assembly according to wherein the slots extend themselves axially on a length at least equal to the diameter of the clip ring.4. An assembly according to wherein the slots extend themselves axially until one extremity of the coil unit.5. An assembly according to wherein the slots are symmetrically disposed relatively to the assembly axis.6. An assembly according to wherein an elastically compressible intermediate ring is compressed between the coil unit and ...

Method for Greasing the Mated Threads of a Threaded Connector and Related Device

A method for greasing the mated threads of a valve stem and a stem nut of a motor-operated valve without the need to actuate the valve and without the need for an internal grease path within the stem nut includes pressurizing one end of the thread interface defined by the mating threads with pressurized grease. A device for carrying out the method may include a thread lubricator that has a bore that receives the free end of the valve stem and an adapter nut that attaches the thread lubricator to the valve housing. Pressurized grease flows into the thread lubricator and to the one end of the tread interface. 1. A method for greasing the mated threads of a threaded valve stem and a threaded stem nut threaded on the valve stem , the mated threads defining a thread interface between the mated threads of the valve stem and the stem nut extending along the valve stem between a first end and a second end of the thread interface , the method comprising the steps of:pressurizing one end of the thread interface with pressurized grease, wherein the pressurized grease flows into the one end of the thread interface between the mated threads and towards the other end of the thread interface.2. The method of wherein the one end of the thread interface is pressurized for a sufficient time and sufficient pressure such that the pressurized grease flows to the other end of the thread interface.3. The method of wherein the flow of pressurize grease towards the other end of the thread interface displaces old grease in the thread interface claim 1 , the method further comprising the steps of:pressurizing the one end of the thread interface for a sufficient time and sufficient pressure for old grease to flow out of the other end of the thread interface; andanalyzing at least a portion of the old grease after the old grease flowed out of the other end of the thread interface.4. The method of comprising the steps of:enclosing the one end of the thread interface with a pressure vessel, the ...

MOBILE FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF.

A mobile fluid dispensing apparatus is shown comprising of a mobile part, a complimentary part, where the mobile part has a means for fluid exchange between the mobile part and the complimentary part. The mobile part is configured to engage with the complimentary part to form a fluid connection between them when the mobile part is moved in relation to the complimentary part. 1. A mobile fluid dispensing apparatus comprising:a mobile part having a fluid exchange means for facilitating a fluid connection between the mobile part and a complimentary part, wherein the mobile part includes an actuator for actuating an actuated of the complimentary part;wherein the fluid connection is established when the mobile part engages the complimentary part through movement of the mobile part in relation to the complimentary part;wherein once the fluid connection is established, the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position to move a valve of the complimentary part from a closed position to an open position to allow a flow of fluid through the mobile part.2. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile part has a dispensing means for dispensing a material exchanged through the fluid connection.3. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the dispensing means is a faucet.4. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile part has at least one wheel.5. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile part has at least one cavity.6. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the complimentary part has at least one sensor.7. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the sensor is selected from a group consisting of: electromechanical sensor claim 5 , optical sensor claim 5 , magnetic sensor claim 5 , transducer claim 5 , aural sensor claim 5 , mechanical sensor claim 5 , and electronic sensor.8. The mobile fluid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , ...

Valve for rapid inflation and deflation

A valve for selectively sealing and unsealing an opening in a bladder is disclosed. The valve includes a flange for mounting the valve around the opening in the bladder, a valve seat supported on the flange, and an air passageway. A spring plate is supported on the flange and spaced from the valve seat. A floating valve disk is provided between the valve seat and the spring plate for movement towards and away from the valve seat to seal and unseal the opening in the bladder. A spring is provided to bias the floating valve disk towards the valve seat. Deflation lugs are provided to hold the floating valve disk away from the valve seat against the force of the spring. The floating valve disk is free to pivot but is prevented from pivoting to such an extent that movement of the floating valve disk is impeded as by binding. 1. A valve for selectively sealing and unsealing an opening in a bladder , said valve comprisinga mounting flange for securing the valve to the bladder around the opening, said mounting flange having an air passageway extending therethrough,a valve seat supported on said mounting flange,a spring plate connected to said mounting flange and supported so that it is spaced a given distance from said valve seat,posts extending between said mounting flange and said spring plate,a floating valve disk having a central portion and a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from said central portion, said valve disk being positioned between said spring plate and said valve seat and supported for movement between a closed position where it is adjacent to said valve seat and an open position where it is spaced from said valve seat, anda spring positioned between said valve disk and said spring plate and operable to bias said valve disk towards said valve seat.2. The valve claimed in wherein the distance between one side of the central portion of said floating valve disk and an opposed side of said central portion of said floating valve disk is greater than the ...

NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure relates to a nozzle assembly for a servo valve. The nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle including a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet, and a tubular filter mounted to the nozzle for filtering fluid flowing into the nozzle through the nozzle inlet. 1. A nozzle assembly for a servo valve comprising:a nozzle including a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet; anda tubular filter mounted to the nozzle configured to filter fluid flowing into the nozzle through the nozzle inlet.2. The nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tubular filter comprises:a tubular filter body; anda nozzle fitting adapter;wherein a first end of the filter body is fixed to the nozzle fitting adapter and a portion of the nozzle fitting adapter is received by a portion of the nozzle at the nozzle inlet.3. The nozzle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the portions of the nozzle fitting adapter and the nozzle inlet are complementary threaded portions.4. The nozzle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the nozzle assembly further comprises:a housing including a nozzle cavity, the nozzle being received in the nozzle cavity; anda cap receiving a second, opposing end of the filter body, and providing a removable seal between the environment and the nozzle cavity.5. The nozzle assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cap further comprises an annular recess and an O-ring received in the recess.6. The nozzle assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cap is secured to the housing with removable fasteners or via a screw thread on an outer surface of the cap co-operating with a screw thread on the housing.7. The nozzle assembly of claim 4 , wherein the nozzle assembly further comprises a spring member extending between the cap and the nozzle fitting adapter claim 4 , the spring member surrounding the filter body and allowing fluid communication thereto.8. The nozzle assembly of claim 4 , further comprising:a control fluid port opening into the nozzle cavity and in fluid communication with the nozzle via the tubular filter ...

Inflatable Valve Filter

A valve filter used for inflatable having infill inside. The valve filter has a filter body to stop the infill from escaping from the inflatable, and a patching sleeve to be attached on the inflatable or air valve of the inflatable. 1. A valve filter for air valve used by inflatable having infill inside , comprising:a filter body having a plurality of holes to prevent infill pass through; anda patching sleeve extending from the peripheral of the filter body, wherein the patching sleeve is attached to the air valve or the inflatable to cover the air hole of the inflatable thereon.2. The valve filter claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein the filter body protrudes away from the air valve.3. The valve filter claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , wherein the filter body comprises a wall protruding from the surface lever of the inflatable inwardly; and a bottom piece sealing the bottom edge of the wall.4. The valve filter claim 3 , as recited in claim 3 , wherein the filter body is in a cup shape.5. The valve filter claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , wherein the filter body is in a semi sphere shape.6. The valve filter claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein the filter body is a flat membrane.7. The valve filter claim 3 , as recited in claim 3 , wherein the holes on the filter body are round.8. The valve filter claim 3 , as recited in claim 3 , wherein some of or all of the holes on the filter body are slots.9. The valve filter claim 6 , as recited in claim 6 , wherein the holes on the filter body are round.10. The valve filter claim 6 , as recited in claim 6 , wherein some of or all of the holes on the filter body are in slot shape.11. A method for preventing infill from passing through the air valve of an inflatable claim 6 , comprising step of:attaching a valve filter to cover the air hole of the inflatable, wherein the valve filter comprises a filter body having a plurality of holes to prevent infill pass through; anda patching sleeve extending from the peripheral of ...

TRIM CARTRIDGE REPAIR KIT AND METHOD

A method of servicing a trim cartridge assembly for a valve assembly. The method includes cutting a portion of a bonnet of a trim cartridge assembly and separating the bonnet from a cage of the trim cartridge assembly. The method also includes removing at least one of a retaining ring, a remaining portion of the bonnet, and a spiral wound gasket. The method still further includes replacing the remaining portion of the bonnet with a spacer of a trim cartridge repair kit and disposing a replacement flat sheet gasket of the trim cartridge repair kit at a first end of the spacer. The method also includes disposing a replacement spiral wound gasket of the trim cartridge repair kit at a second end of the spacer opposite the first end of the spacer. 1. A method of servicing a trim cartridge assembly for a valve assembly , the method comprising:cutting a portion of a bonnet of a trim cartridge assembly;separating the bonnet from a cage of the trim cartridge assembly;removing at least one of a retaining ring, a remaining portion of the bonnet, and a spiral wound gasket;replacing the remaining portion of the bonnet with a spacer of a trim cartridge repair kit;disposing a replacement flat sheet gasket of the trim cartridge repair kit at a first end of the spacer; anddisposing a replacement spiral wound gasket of the trim cartridge repair kit at a second end of the spacer opposite the first end of the spacer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein replacing the remaining portion of the bonnet with a spacer of a trim cartridge repair kit comprises ensuring a gap exists between the spacer and the cage of the trim cartridge assembly when the trim cartridge assembly is installed in a valve body of the valve assembly.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing a replacement spiral wound gasket of the trim cartridge repair kit at a second end of the spacer comprises compressing the replacement spiral wound gasket to a predetermined height claim 1 , maintaining a predetermined load on the ...

STATOR ASSEMBLY, ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE AND REFRIGERATION DEVICE

A stator assembly, an electronic expansion valve, and a refrigeration device are provided. The stator assembly has a housing, a coil assembly and a fixing member. An outer surface of the housing is provided with an installation opening. The coil assembly is provided in the housing, and has a shell for mounting a coil. The fixing member is inserted through the installation opening to be fixedly connected with the shell, and the is configured to connect with the conducting tube of the electronic expansion valve to electrically conduct the shell and the conducting tube. 1. A stator assembly applied to an electronic expansion valve , wherein the electronic expansion valve has a conducting tube , the stator assembly comprising:a housing, an outer surface of the housing being provided with an installation opening;a coil assembly provided in the housing, the coil assembly comprising a shell for mounting a coil; anda fixing member, the fixing member being inserted through the installation opening to be fixedly connected with the shell, the fixing member configured for connecting with the conducting tube of the electronic expansion valve to electrically conduct the shell and the conducting tube.2. The stator assembly of claim 1 , wherein:an annular protrusion is provided on an outer side of the housing along a periphery of the installation opening, andan installation groove is formed inside the annular protrusion for the fixing member to be fixedly installed.3. The stator assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the fixing member comprises a base and two clamping arms extending from both ends of the base,the base is fixed in the installation groove, and is fixedly connected with the shell, andthe two clamping arms are configured for clamping the conducting tube.4. The stator assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the shell has a connection surface opposite to the installation opening,the base is provided with a fixing hole, andthe base is fixedly connected with the connection surface through ...

Process chamber apparatus, systems, and methods for controlling a gas flow pattern

Process chamber gas flow control apparatus may include, or be included in, a process chamber configured to process a substrate therein. The gas flow control apparatus may include a valve configured to seal an exhaust port in the process chamber. The valve may be moveable in the X, Y, and Z directions relative to the exhaust port to adjust a gas flow pattern (including, e.g., flow rate and/or flow uniformity) within the process chamber. Methods of adjusting a flow of a process gas within a process chamber are also provided, as are other aspects.

Valve pressure assembly and methods of operating the same

A valve pressure assembly for pressurizing an actuating mechanism of a thief hatch is provided. The valve pressure assembly includes a pressure bar comprising a first end, a second end, and a body located between the first end and the second end; a connector coupled to the body and configured to removably couple to the actuating mechanism; and a clamp coupled to at least one of the first end and the second end, the clamp comprising a fastener removably coupled to the relief valve, wherein the fastener is configured to adjustably move the pressure bar and the connector in contact with the actuating mechanism to facilitate pressuring the actuating mechanism to remain in an operative position.

High temperature gate valve

A high temperature gate valve includes a valve body, a valve element configured to open and close a flow path, and a guide member which is provided in the valve body and guides the valve element in an opening/closing direction. The valve body includes a valve body main portion and a bonnet portion. The valve element slides along the opening/closing direction guided by the guide member. The valve element at a shut-off position blocks the flow path by projecting into the valve body main portion, and at an open position retracts into the bonnet portion. The guide member is divided into a plurality of divided guiding elements along the opening/closing direction, and each of the divided guiding elements are welded to an inside of the valve body.

FLUID-REGULATOR WITH FIELD CONVERTIBLE SLAM-SHUT DEVICE

A fluid control device has a body, actuator, and slam-shut device. The body defines an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of slam-shut openings, and a seat is positioned along a flow path between the inlet and outlet. The actuator is configured to modulate a position of a first control element relative to a first side of the seat along an actuation axis to control a fluid pressure. The slam-shut device has a second control element that is movable along the actuation axis and is biased toward a second side of the seat and a slam-shut actuator configured to trigger the second control element to move to the closed position in which the second control element contacts the second side of the seat. The slam-shut actuator includes a shaft and the slam-shut actuator and shaft are positionable in any one of the plurality of slam-shut openings in different configurations. 1. A fluid control device , comprising:a body that defines an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of slam-shut openings, wherein a seat is positioned within the body along a flow path between the inlet and the outlet;an actuator that is configured to modulate a position of a first control element relative to a first side of the seat along an actuation axis to control a fluid pressure; anda slam-shut device, comprising:a second control element that is movable along the actuation axis and biased toward a second side of the seat; anda slam-shut actuator that is configured to trigger the second control element to move to the closed position in which the second control element contacts the second side of the seat, wherein the slam-shut actuator comprises a shaft and the slam-shut actuator and the shaft are positionable in any one of the plurality of slam-shut openings in different configurations.2. The fluid control device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slam-shut openings are defined through respective sides of the body of the fluid control device.3. The fluid control device of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

Ball valve with components integrated into the ball member

Embodiments provide a ball valve with components integrated into a ball member of the ball valve. The ball member includes an integrated regulating element, which may be a check valve, a pressure or flow regulating valve, or a filter. The components integrated into the ball member are positioned entirely within ends of the ball member such that the ball member can rotate to assume open and closed positions of the ball valve. The components integrated into the ball member can be configured to be removable from the ball member, for example by hand and without the use of tools, or can be configured to prohibit removal once coupled to the ball member.

MECHANICAL STOP FOR ACTUATOR AND ORIFICE

A valve includes a valve cover, the valve cover including a solenoid attachment portion defining a threaded solenoid attachment sink and a valve cover mechanical stop; and a solenoid, the solenoid including a solenoid body, a valve cover attachment portion defining a threaded attachment portion engageable with the threaded solenoid attachment sink, the solenoid body including a solenoid mechanical stop, the solenoid mechanical stop engageable with the valve cover mechanical stop; wherein the valve cover mechanical stop and the solenoid mechanical stop are configured to create a sound upon engagement with each other. 1. A valve comprising:a valve cover, the valve cover comprising a solenoid attachment portion defining a threaded solenoid attachment sink and a valve cover mechanical stop; anda solenoid, the solenoid comprising a solenoid body, a valve cover attachment portion defining a threaded attachment portion engageable with the threaded solenoid attachment sink, the solenoid body comprising a solenoid mechanical stop, the solenoid mechanical stop engageable with the valve cover mechanical stop;wherein the valve cover mechanical stop and the solenoid mechanical stop are configured to create a sound upon engagement with each other.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop is integrally formed with the solenoid body.3. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop protrudes from an outer surface of the solenoid body.4. The valve of claim 3 , wherein the valve cover mechanical stop protrudes from an outer surface of the solenoid attachment portion.5. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the solenoid mechanical stop defines a snap lever.6. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the snap lever comprises an engagement portion and a bend portion claim 1 , the engagement portion configured to engage the valve cover mechanical stop and the bend portion configured to bend during engagement of the engagement portion with the valve cover mechanical stop. ...

FLUID REGULATOR WITH FIELD CONVERTIBLE SLAM-SHUT DEVICE

Installing a fluid regulator in a fluid distribution system by: determining the position and orientation of the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system; determining if a first opening and/or a second opening in the body of the regulator, are accessible with the fluid regulator in the determined position and orientation; installing the slam-shut device in the first opening, if accessible, and securing a plate over the second opening; and installing the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system. The first and second openings are dimensioned such that the slam-shut device can be secured at least partially within the first opening in a first configuration and can be secured at least partially within the second opening in a second configuration. 1. A method of installing a fluid regulator in a fluid distribution system , comprising the steps of:determining the position and orientation of the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system;determining if a first opening in a first side of a body of the regulator between an inlet and an outlet and/or a second opening in a second side of the body of the regulator between the inlet and the outlet, opposite the first side, are accessible with the fluid regulator in the determined position and orientation, wherein the first and second openings are dimensioned such that a slam-shut device can be secured at least partially within the first opening in a first configuration and can be secured at least partially within the second opening in a second configuration;installing the slam-shut device in the first opening and securing a plate over the second opening if the first opening in the body is accessible; andinstalling the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of installing the slam-shut device in the second opening and securing the plate over the first opening if the first opening is not accessible and the second opening is accessible.3. The method ...

Valve apparatus

A valve apparatus includes a valve block with a main flow path, a first valve installed on the valve block and connected to the main flow path so that when the first valve turns on, a first fluid is supplied from the main flow path to a process chamber via the first valve, and a second valve installed on the valve block and connected to the main flow path so that when the first valve turns off and the second valve turns on, a second fluid is supplied from the main flow path to a waste gas treatment system via the second valve. The main flow path is disposed parallel to a central axis passing through a center of the valve block and two opposing surfaces of the valve block perpendicularly thereto. The main flow path is disposed to be offset from the central axis toward the first valve.

VALVES INCLUDING ONE OR MORE FLUSHING FEATURES AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Valve and related assemblies, systems, and methods may include a self-cleaning feature that may be configured to at least partially displace material from a portion of the valve. Such valves may be utilized in a pressure exchanger. 1. A valve comprising:a valve body having a fluid passage defined through the valve body, the valve body comprising a seat portion;a valve member coupled to the valve body, the valve member being movable relative to the valve body in order to at least partially obstruct the fluid passage; andat least one flushing feature configured to supply fluid to at least a portion of the valve along another fluid pathway at least partially separated from the fluid pathway of the valve body, the at least one flushing feature configured to at least partially displace material from the valve.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flushing feature is configured to remove foreign material for a valve seat of valve body.3. The valve of claim 2 , wherein the at least one flushing feature comprises apertures extending around and through the valve seat claim 2 , the apertures being fluidly coupled to the fluid pathway.4. The valve of claim 1 , further comprising an annular ring defined by a portion of the valve claim 1 , the annular ring extending around a primary direction of fluid flow along the fluid pathway and defining the another fluid pathway.5. The valve of claim 4 , wherein the at least one flushing feature comprises apertures extending around and through the seat portion claim 4 , the apertures being commonly fluidly connected to the annular ring claim 4 , the at least one flushing feature configured to receive the fluid into the annular ring claim 4 , dispersing the fluid into to the apertures with the annular ring claim 4 , and providing the fluid to the seat portion as the fluid exits the apertures.6. The valve of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve claim 1 , the valve body being disposed in the sleeve claim 1 , a fluid channel ...

LEAK PROOF SOLENOID VALVE WITH COMPLETELY COVERED BOBBIN FOR CONTROLLING FUEL EMISSION

A leak proof, completely sealed solenoid valve, comprising a housing having a fluid flow path controlled via an electrically operated mechanism to control a flow; the mechanism comprises metallic coil coiled around a bobbin supported by a magnetic bracket with terminal pins connected to the bobbin for receiving electrical input to facilitate an energized and de-energized state to control the movement of a poppet shaft that obstructs the flow; wherein, the bobbin comprises micro-melting fins, thereby housing over molding creates strong bond between two materials; a permanent weld is created between the bobbin and the housing to prevent internal leakage; and the completely sealed solenoid valve limits emissions and evaporations of the volatile fuel components into and from the valve, and contribute to reliability and robustness of the product by completely sealing the nozzle and housing using laser welding. 1. A leak proof , completely sealed solenoid valve , comprising:{'b': '14', 'a housing having a fluid flow path controlled via an electrically operated assembly to control a flow;'}{'b': 20', '16', '24', '18', '16', '34, 'the electrically operated assembly comprises metallic coil coiled around a bobbin supported by a magnetic bracket with terminal pins connected to the bobbin for receiving electrical input to facilitate an energized and de-energized state to control the movement of a poppet shaft that obstructs the flow; wherein,'}{'b': 16', '14, 'the bobbin comprises micro-melting fins for creating strong bond while over molding the housing ;'}{'b': 16', '14, 'a permanent joint is created between the bobbin and the housing to prevent internal leakage between the coil; and'}the completely sealed solenoid valve limits emissions and evaporations of the volatile fuel components into and from the valve, and contribute to reliability and robustness of the product by completely sealing the nozzle and housing using laser welding.2. The solenoid valve according to claim 1 ...

Combination flow control valve and reverse flow check valve

A combination flow control and reverse flow check valve controls the flow of fluid in a desired downstream direction and limits undesired backflow of liquid in an upstream direction into a fluid source such as a reservoir. The flow control and reverse flow check valve may include a housing having a fluid conveying channel with an upstream end configured for mounting to the liquid source and a downstream end for discharging fluids, a flow control valve positioned between the ends, and a check element positioned in the channel between the flow control valve and the downstream end. The check element is advantageously positioned between the flow control valve and the downstream end of the housing to prevent possible contaminants in a backflow liquid from reaching the flow control valve.

Pin-fastening structure for valve shaft and valve body

A pin-fastening structure includes a first shaft portion provided in a valve shaft; a cylindrical portion into which the first shaft portion is fitted, the cylindrical portion being provided in a valve body; and a connecting pin that passes through both the first shaft portion and the cylindrical portion in a state in which the first shaft portion is fitted into the cylindrical portion and that restricts relative movement of the first shaft portion and the cylindrical portion in an axial direction. The first shaft portion has a first end surface perpendicular to the axis of the valve shaft. The cylindrical portion has second end surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the valve body. The first shaft portion and the cylindrical portion are fastened by the connecting pin in a state in which the first end surface and the second end surfaces are in contact with each other.

DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY FOR A DIAPHRAGM VALVE, AND DIAPHRAGM VALVE

A diaphragm assembly for a diaphragm valve is described, which has a diaphragm which includes a functional portion adapted to cooperate with further components of the diaphragm valve and to separate opposite chambers. The diaphragm further includes a tab projecting laterally from the functional portion and having a through-opening provided therein. A marking element is fastened in the through-opening. In addition, a diaphragm valve having such a diaphragm assembly is presented. 1. A diaphragm assembly for a diaphragm valve , comprising a diaphragm which includes a functional portion adapted to cooperate with further components of the diaphragm valve and to separate opposite chambers , and a tab projecting laterally from the functional portion , wherein a through-opening is provided in the tab , and a marking element is fastened in the through-opening.2. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 1 , wherein in its installed position claim 1 , the diaphragm comprises an upper side and a lower side claim 1 , and the marking element has substantially the same color as the lower side.3. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 1 , wherein in its installed position claim 1 , the diaphragm comprises an upper side and a lower side claim 1 , and the marking element is made from the same material as the lower side.4. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the marking element is visible from a viewing direction directed onto the upper side.5. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the marking element protrudes in relation to at least one of an upper boundary surface and to a lower boundary surface of the diaphragm.6. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the marking element includes at least one lateral extension for retaining the marking element in the through-opening.7. The diaphragm assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the marking element includes two lateral extensions for retaining the marking element in the through- ...

Alternative air supply and exhaust port for air-operated valve

The present invention is directed to remote operation of an operation valve such as an air operated valve even at the time of power loss. A gas supply apparatus of the present invention includes: an operation valve mounted in some midpoint of a piping for passing at least gas in a plant and operating a valve body by the gas flowing in the piping; an solenoid valve mounted in some midpoint of the piping and allowing/stopping flow of the gas to the operation valve; and a gas supply source for supplying gas to the solenoid valve. A switching valve for switching between exhaust from the solenoid valve and gas supply to the solenoid valve is mounted in an exhaust line of the solenoid valve and, at the time of power loss, the switching valve is switched to connection to the gas supply source for supplying gas to the solenoid valve.

Portable tanking system and method

Some embodiments include a method of providing substantially uninterrupted gas service by coupling at least one gas cylinder to a portable tanking assembly. The tanking assembly can include a cart including a rear frame and a coupled carrier frame supported on an axle with wheels. In some embodiments, the carrier frame can include a caged regulation assembly housing at least a portion of a regulation apparatus with an upstream supply end coupled to a downstream delivery end. In some embodiments, the regulation apparatus includes a primary regulator coupled a one relief valve. The relief valve can be coupled to a downstream regulator, coupled to a water column gauge. In some embodiments, the regulation apparatus further includes a delivery valve. In some embodiments, the delivery valve comprises a distribution manifold assembly including a manifold and a plurality of distribution couplers coupled to the manifold.

Methods And Systems For Improving The Operation Of Transmissions For Motor Vehicles

A pressure regulator valve to replace the pressure regulator valve of a “factory installed” automotive transmission has a pressure regulator balance circuit provided internally within a first portion of the pressure regulator valve. The pressure regulator valve also has a decrease exhaust circuit provided internally within a second portion of the pressure regulator valve. One or more outer lands of the pressure regulator valve has a width greater than that of the outer land of the “factory installed” pressure regulator valve, and the pressure regulator valve has an inner land having a greater width than that of the inner land of the “factory installed” pressure regulator valve. The pressure regulator valve provides efficient pump control while providing support and stability greater than that provided by the “factory installed” pressure regulator valve. 1. A pressure regulator valve for an automotive transmission , said pressure regulator valve adapted to be coupled to a pressure regulator balance circuit in fluid communication therewith , said pressure regulator valve comprising:a valve body reciprocatingly moveable within a bore, anda first channel defined internally within a first portion of the valve body in fluid communication with the pressure regulator balance circuit.2. The pressure regulator valve as claimed in claim 1 , further including a first port defined in said first portion of valve body and in fluid communication with said first channel defined internally within said first portion of said valve body.3. The pressure regulator valve as claimed in claim 1 , further including an inner land claim 1 , said inner land having a width in the range of between 0.25-0.75 inches.4. The pressure regulator valve as claimed in claim 1 , further including one or more outer lands claim 1 , the total width of said one or more outer lands being in the range of between 0.25-0.75 inches.5. The pressure regulator valve as claimed in claim 1 , said pressure regulator valve ...

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE AND INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS

Provided is a hydraulic pressure control valve capable of exhibiting a filter detent function without degrading the assemblability of filters to a valve body. 1. A hydraulic pressure control valve comprising:a valve body including a cylindrical peripheral wall, a plurality of opening portions formed in the peripheral wall at respective positions spaced from each other in an axial direction of the peripheral wall to allow hydraulic fluid to flow therethrough in a radial direction of the peripheral wall, annular grooves formed on an outer periphery of the peripheral wall at axially spaced positions at which the opening portions are formed, respectively, and a restraining portion provided in each of the annular grooves;a spool valve axially movably provided in the peripheral wall to open and close at least one of the opening portions according to moving position of the spool valve; andfilters wound around the peripheral wall to cover the opening portions, respectively, the filters each including a mesh portion for filtering the hydraulic fluid and a mask portion covering the restraining portion.2. The hydraulic pressure control valve of claim 1 , wherein when the axial direction of the peripheral wall is assumed to be a widthwise direction of the mask portion claim 1 , widthwise ends of the mask portion are open.3. The hydraulic pressure control valve of claim 2 , wherein the restraining portion is a projection projecting radially outward of the valve body;the mask portion being an outwardly projecting portion projecting radially outward of the valve body to cover the projection.4. The hydraulic pressure control valve of claim 3 , wherein the mesh portion is provided at each of two positions facing each other in a circumferential direction of the valve body across the mask portion.5. The hydraulic pressure control valve of claim 4 , wherein the projection is provided at a circumferential end edge of an associated one of the opening portions.6. The hydraulic pressure ...

Emergency shut-off valve

An emergency shut-off valve includes a valve assembly positioned within a valve body and an actuator assembly operatively coupled to the valve assembly. A poppet is coupled to a shaft having a retaining member positioned within a slot in an arm of the poppet to prevent the poppet from being removed from the shaft. A gland has a first slot, a second slot opposite the first slot, where the first and second slots are configured to receive an end of a torsion spring, and a flange. An O-ring is positioned within a recess in the valve body at the outer surface to engage the flange to provide a seal between the gland and the valve body.

Valve with Load Cell

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having: a body of the valve containing a control element; a neck extending from the body of the valve and connected to a mounting support, wherein the neck partially houses a valve stem connected to the control element and further wherein the valve stem extends through the mounting support; a gland ring mounted around the valve stem, wherein the gland ring is partially within the mounting support; a gland retainer mounted above the gland ring within the mounting support; one or more fasteners connecting the gland retainer to the body of the valve; and one or more load cells mounted around the fasteners and located above the gland retainer, wherein each load cell is configured to sense a clamping force between a top surface and a bottom surface of the load cell. 1. An apparatus for monitoring a valve , comprising:a body of the valve containing a control element;a neck extending from the body of the valve and connected to a mounting support, wherein the neck partially houses a valve stem connected to the control element and further wherein the valve stem extends through the mounting support;a gland ring mounted around the valve stem, wherein the gland ring is partially within the mounting support;a gland retainer mounted above the gland ring within the mounting support;one or more fasteners connecting the gland retainer to the body of the valve; andone or more load cells mounted around the fasteners and located above the gland retainer, wherein each load cell is configured to sense a clamping force between a top surface and a bottom surface of the load cell.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a computing unit in data communication with each of the load cells.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising one or more cables connected at a first end of the cable to each load cell claim 2 , wherein each cable is configured to transmit data and power to each ...

ANTI-LIGATURE FLUSH VALVE COVER

There are disclosed embodiments for an anti-ligature flush valve cover. For example, a one-piece flush valve cover is mounted to a solid surface using internal brackets to completely cover a toilet flush valve. A portion of the bracket is recessed from parts that contact the interior of the cover, so that a connector inserted into an opening on the bracket surface contacts the opening spaced away from the interior of the flush valve cover. The cover has a bottom edge that does not extend beyond the edges of the toilet fixture. Structure for a push button assembly for flushing the toilet is also disclosed. 1. An anti-ligature toilet flush valve cover system for placement above a toilet fixture having a bowl and an upper surface adjacent the bowl , comprising:a monolithic valve cover including a T-shaped front portion having top and bottom parts, an upper portion, first and second S-shaped side portions and a bottom edge, wherein the top part of the front portion is wider than the bottom part of the front portion, each such portion having an interior surface;a plurality of internal brackets for mounting the valve cover to a solid surface, wherein each internal bracket has first and second side panels, a rear panel, and a U-shaped engagement piece extending between the side panels and from the rear panel, the engagement piece having two lateral arms and a recessed center panel joined to the lateral arms by side plates, wherein the lateral arms are adapted to contact the interior surface of one of the side portions or upper portion of the valve cover and wherein the recessed center panel includes an aperture and is offset from the lateral arms by at least 5 mm;a respective connector for each of the internal brackets, each such connector adapted for insertion through the valve cover to engage the aperture in the respective internal bracket at least 5 mm within the interior of the valve cover to attach the valve cover to the internal brackets;wherein the bottom edge is a ...

INTEGRATED VALVE TRAIN WITH TOP-LOADING SELF-CONTAINED VALVE CARTRIDGES AND INTEGRATED VALVE PROVING SYSTEM

A valve train system, apparatus, and methods including valve train modules integrating valve train functions wherein the valve train modules are configured for integration and include self-contained top-loading valve cartridges, an integrated valve train electrical system and an integrated valve proving system. 1. A valve train system for use with an oil or gas processing combustion application comprising:a plurality of valve train modules wherein each valve train module includes a valve manifold block; each valve manifold block having a internally configured fuel channel, a manifold disposed in the valve manifold block wherein the manifold is connected to the internally configured fuel channel, a fuel inlet port connected to the internally configured fuel channel at an upstream side of the valve manifold block; a fuel outlet port for egress of fuel from the internally configured fuel channel at a downstream side of the valve manifold block;wherein each valve manifold block of the plurality of valve train modules is sequentially connected to at least one other valve manifold block so that the plurality of valve train modules are configured in a stack formation so that one or more valve train modules are disposed end-to-end between a first upstream valve train module and an end downstream valve train module;wherein the fuel outlet port of each valve train module upstream from the end downstream valve train module connects to the fuel inlet port of a subsequent downstream valve train module so that the internally configured fuel channel of each valve train module forms a single internally integrated fuel channel; andwherein each valve train module is configured to perform at least one function of a valve train.2. The valve train system of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the valve train modules include a shut-off valve cartridge housed in the manifold of each of the at least two valve train modules.3. The valve train system of claim 2 , wherein the first upstream ...

Valve anti-theft device

A valve anti-theft system, for use in conjunction with valves mounted to a side arm extending from a standpipe. The system includes a plate configured for mounting to a valve located surrounding the shaft of a valve control ring and against a surface of the valve and one or more rods extending from the plate and configured to extend toward the standpipe alongside the valve. The system further includes a mounting mechanism for securing the elongated members to the standpipe or side arm. The mounting means includes a flange configured to extend from the standpipe or side arm, generally perpendicular the axis of the side arm and having a hole through which an end of a said rod passes, the end of said rod being threaded and fastenable to the flange by means of an associated nut. 1. A valve anti-theft system , for use in conjunction with valves mounted to a side arm extending from a standpipe , comprising:a plate configured for mounting to a valve located surrounding the shaft of a valve control ring and against a surface of the valve;one or more elongated members or rods extending from the plate and configure to extend toward the standpipe alongside the valve; andmounting means for securing the elongated members to the standpipe or side arm.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting means comprises a flange configured to extend from the standpipe or side arm claim 1 , generally perpendicular the axis of the side arm and having a hole through which an end of a said rod passes claim 1 , the end of said rod being threaded and fastenable to the flange by means of an associated nut.3. A system according to wherein the flange is provided with a tubular enclosure configured to surround the nut claim 2 , preventing side access to the nut.4. A system according to wherein the nut takes the form of a lock not having external features engageable only with a corresponding tool.5. A system according to wherein the locknut is provided with a set of external splines having ...

HYDROSTATIC TANK FLOOR RELIEF VALVE

A hydrostatic tank floor relief valve of a construction described herein provides for equalization of hydrostatic pressure of fluid in a storage tank with hydrostatic pressure of ground water surrounding the storage tank. A high efficiency grate located in a flow channel of the hydrostatic tank floor relief valve blocks debris from entering the storage tank during pressure equalization, yet does not reduce effective flow rates through a flow channel of a given diameter. The hydrostatic tank floor relief valve optionally includes an elastomeric seal surface and a stainless steel seat ring that reduce the likelihood of particulate matter disrupting valve operation, and provide a more reliable seal. 1. A hydrostatic tank floor relief valve , comprising:a) a hollow valve body with an inlet coupled to a first end of a pipe passing through a bottom of the tank, an outlet inside the tank, a flow channel between the inlet and the outlet, and a seat flange with a seat surface adjacent to the outlet;b) a valve cover at the outlet of the hollow valve body, the valve cover having a seal surface, movable from a closed position with the seal surface in contact with the seat surface of the seat flange, to an open position with the seal surface separated from the seat surface of the seat flange; andc) a grate mounted in the flow channel of the hollow valve body, comprising a conical body formed by a plurality of solid bars interspersed with a plurality of apertures, each aperture of the plurality of apertures having an area, and a sum of the areas of the plurality of apertures being greater than or equal to a cross-sectional area of the pipe.2. The hydrostatic tank floor relief valve of claim 1 , wherein the seal surface of the valve cover comprises an elastomeric material.3. The hydrostatic tank floor relief valve of claim 1 , wherein the seat surface of the seat flange comprises a seat ring held in a channel formed in the seat surface of the seat flange.4. The hydrostatic tank ...

SOLENOID VALVE WITH MAGNET FILTER

A solenoid valve with the magnet filter includes a flange having a guide hollow part formed therein, in which at least one port that communicates with the guide hollow part is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the flange to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in a lengthwise direction; a spool that is slidably installed in the guide hollow part; and a driving unit that is installed at a lower end of the spool and allows the spool to slide along the guide hollow part by a supply of current, wherein a bypass flow passage is formed in the driving unit so that bypass of oil or air is performed, and a magnet filter is installed at one side of the bypass flow passage so as to prevent introduction of metallic foreign substances. 1. A solenoid valve with a magnet filter , comprising:a flange having a guide hollow part formed therein, in which at least one port that communicates with the guide hollow part is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the flange to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in a lengthwise direction;a spool that is slidably installed in the guide hollow part; anda driving unit that is installed at a lower end of the spool and allows the spool to slide along the guide hollow part by a supply of current,wherein a bypass flow passage is formed in the driving unit so that bypass of oil or air is performed, and a magnet filter is installed at one side of the bypass flow passage so as to prevent introduction of metallic foreign substances.2. The solenoid valve of claim 1 , wherein a through hole that communicates with the bypass flow passage is formed in one side of a coupling part of a lower end of the flange claim 1 , and a mounting groove which communicates with the through hole and on which the magnet filter is mounted is formed in a lower end of the coupling part.3. The solenoid valve of claim 2 , wherein the driving unit comprises:a housing that has a space part formed therein and is ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CATCHING SILT

A silt and debris catching apparatus comprises a housing component and a catchment component. The housing component is adapted to fit within a valve box assembly. The catchment component is coupled to the housing component and includes a filter. The filter retains material that enters the valve box assembly. 1. A silt and debris catching apparatus comprising:a housing component adapted to fit within a valve box assembly; anda catchment component comprising a filter, wherein the catchment component is coupled to the housing component and wherein the filter is adapted to retain material that enters the valve box assembly.2. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the filter is a direct pass-through filter.3. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing component further comprises:a removable knockout plug, wherein when the knockout plug is removed from the housing component the housing component further comprises a bore that allows a tracer wire to pass-through the silt and debris catching apparatus.4. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing component further comprises:a handle that defines a channel; anda cover coupled to the handle and adapted to prevent the material that enters the valve box assembly from entering the channel.5. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the housing component further comprises:a radio-frequency identification chip within the channel.6. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing component further comprises:a thread follower adapted to interface with a thread of the valve box assembly.7. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the thread follower is a helical surface and wherein a pitch of the helical surface corresponds to a pitch of the valve box assembly.8. The silt and debris catching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing component further comprises:first radially inward extending ...

Split Nut Valve Seat Puller

The invention is an improved tool for pulling a valve seat from a valve in a fluid end. The invention replaces the standard threaded nut and stem commonly used in such tools with a split nut comprising a plurality of removeably engageable split nut segments placed within a base and a stem configured to be used with the plurality of removeably engageable split nut segments. In the preferred embodiment, each split nut segment possesses a center-facing surface relative to the longitudinal axis of the invention comprising a set of horizontal v-grooves suitable to be disposed against complementary v-grooves of the stem. The base permits the plurality of split nut segments to be placed in an engaged position permitting the v-grooves of the split nut segments to removeably engage the v-grooves of the stem securely or to be placed in a disengaged position. The base containing the split nut segments is durable enough to be used in oil field work but lightweight enough to be used by individual or groups of workers safely. 1. An apparatus for holding and lifting a valve seat stem used to pull a valve seat from a valve in oil field equipment , comprising:a plurality of split nut segments arranged in a ring shape within a multi-part casing a center face onto which is disposed a set of horizontal grooves able to be mated to a set of complementary horizontal grooves on a valve seat stem', 'a ramped surface suitable to permit radial movement by the split nut segment, 'in which each split nut segment further comprises'} a ramped base, the slope of which ramped base matches the ramp slope on each of the plurality of split nut segments and', 'a top which can be compressed against the plurality of split nut segments within the base in which such compression impels the plurality of split nut segments down the ramp in the base and toward the central axis of the invention, 'in which the plurality of split nut segments are placed in a casing further comprising a'}thereby causing the ...

Passive explosion isolation valve with pulse jet cleaning

A passive isolation valve equipped with one or more nozzles configured to deliver a flow of gas to an area adjacent the valve seat so as to remove accumulated particulate material from the area of the valve adjacent the valve seat that otherwise may adversely affect closure of the valve in response to an energetic event.

ANGLE VALVE WITH HAMMERLESS GRINDING

In an angle valve, an externally threaded sleeve within the yoke surrounds the stem at an upper end of the stem. A yoke bushing fixed to the valve has internal threads matching with the external threading of the sleeve. A split collar assembly is located on the stem above the sleeve. The stem has a greater diameter itself, and/or via a nut, at a lower portion of the stem (below the sleeve) relative to the upper portion of stem. The plug stem is designed to pass through the yoke bushing making it possible to perform the normal open-close operation and grinding operation independently. 1. An angle valve apparatus having a yoke , a stem traveling through the yoke , a plug at a lower end of the stem , and further wherein the plug is configured to engage a valve seat , comprising:a stem sleeve within the yoke, wherein said stem sleeve surrounds the stem at an upper end of the stem opposite the plug; anda radial bearing located between the stem and said stem sleeve, wherein the radial bearing is configured to allow rotational movement between the stem and said stem sleeve.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of said stem sleeve is configured to motivate movement of the plug.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a split collar assembly located on the upper end of the stem.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a threaded nut on a lower end of the stem claim 3 , wherein the threaded nut is located below the lower portion of said stem sleeve.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , further comprising a yoke bushing threaded to an external surface of said stem sleeve claim 4 , wherein the yoke bushing is housed within the yoke.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising a hand wheel coupled to the yoke bushing.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , further comprising a handle configured to rotate the stem and therefore the plug against scale on the valve seat.8. The apparatus according to claim ...

SUPPORT FOR CONNECTING OR REMOVING A VALVE OR FITTING FROM A FLANGE

There is provided a support for connecting or removing a valve or fitting from a flange, the flange having a front face, a rear face, and pin receiving holes that extend through the flange. The support has a backing plate having two or more connection points that align with two or more pin receiving holes of the flange, the connection points permitting the backing plate to be pin connected to the rear face of the flange and a support member carried by the backing plate below the connection points and extending laterally from the backing plate such that, when the backing plate is pin connected to the rear face of the flange, the support member extends past the front face of the flange to define a support surface that supports a valve or fitting to be connected or removed from the flange. 1. A support for connecting or removing a valve or fitting from a flange , the flange having a front face , a rear face , and pin receiving holes that extend through the flange , the support comprising:a backing plate having two or more connection points that align with two or more pin receiving holes of the flange, the connection points permitting the backing plate to be pin connected to the rear face of the flange; anda support member carried by the backing plate below the connection points and extending laterally from the backing plate such that, when the backing plate is pin connected to the rear face of the flange, the support member extends past the front face of the flange to define a support surface that supports a valve or fitting to be connected or removed from the flange.2. The support of claim 1 , wherein the connection points comprise pin receiving holes of the backing plate in combination with removable bolts.3. The support of claim 1 , wherein the connection points comprise pins attached to the backing plate.4. The support of claim 3 , wherein the pins are welded to the backing plate.5. The support of claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises first and second ...

Electromagnetic Valve, Fluid Pressure Control Device, and Brake Apparatus

Provided are an electromagnetic valve capable of suppressing an increase in size in an axial direction thereof, a fluid pressure control device, and a brake apparatus. A first filter member configured to filter a fluid is provided in a flow path between a valve seat and a second communication bore. 1. An electromagnetic valve comprising:a coil configured to generate electromagnetic force when energized;a cylinder disposed at an inner periphery of the coil, and formed of a non-magnetic material;a valve element configured to move in the cylinder along an axial direction of the cylinder by using the electromagnetic force generated by the coil;a flow path;a first communication bore formed at one end of the flow path;a valve seat formed around the first communication bore, and configured to close the first communication bore by an abutment with the valve element;a second communication bore formed at an opposite end of the flow path; anda first filter member provided in the flow path and configured to filter a fluid flowing between the first communication bore and the second communication bore.2. The electromagnetic valve of claim 1 , further comprising:a seat member including a bottom portion formed with the first communication bore; anda body member which includes a bottom portion formed with the second communication bore, and which is fitted to an opening side of the seat member,wherein the flow path is a space formed between the seat member and the body member.3. The electromagnetic valve of claim 2 , wherein a cylindrical wall of the body member includes an inner peripheral surface claim 2 ,the inner peripheral surface includes an inner abutment surface abutting against an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical wall of the seat member, and a flow bore formed closer to an opening side than the inner abutment surface and forming an oil passage communicating with the first communication bore, anda second filter member configured to filter the fluid flowing into the ...

HYDRAULIC VALVE

A hydraulic valve includes a valve housing () with an inside that defines at least one first flow path (), and with a valve insert () which is arranged in the inside of the valve housing (). The valve insert () includes a movable valve element () situated in the first flow path (). An infrared temperature sensor () is arranged on or in the valve housing () and is directed onto a surface of the valve insert () or a surface of a thermal conductor () connected to the valve insert. A hydraulic manifold may be provided with such a hydraulic valve. 1. A hydraulic valve comprising:a valve housing with an interior defining at least one flow path;a valve insert arranged in the inside of the valve housing, the valve insert comprising a movable valve element situated in the flow path; andan infrared temperature sensor arranged on or in the valve housing, the infrared temperature sensor being directed onto a surface of the valve insert or onto a surface of a thermal conductor connected to the valve insert.2. A hydraulic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one flow path is a first flow path and a second flow path claim 1 , which is separate from the first flow path is formed in the valve housing.3. A hydraulic valve according to claim 1 , wherein the valve housing is manufactured of plastic or a plastic-composite material.4. A hydraulic valve according claim 1 , wherein at least a section of the valve insert claim 1 , on which the surface is located claim 1 , onto which the infrared temperature sensor is directed claim 1 , or the thermal conductor is formed from a material which comprises a greater thermal conductivity than the material of the valve housing.5. A hydraulic valve according claim 1 , wherein the valve insert or the thermal conductor or both the valve insert and the thermal conductor are thermally insulated with respect to the valve housing.6. A hydraulic valve according claim 1 , wherein the valve insert at least in a section claim 1 , on which the ...

COMBINATION TIRE VALVE CORE REMOVAL AND FLUID FILL TOOL

A tool attachable to a valve stem of a tire grips and removes the valve core from the valve stem prior to introduction of sealant through the tool into the tire. Subsequently, the valve core, which has been stored in the tool, may be reinserted into the valve stem. An external pressurized gas source may then be attached to the tool so that gas may be injected through the tool and the valve stem of the tire into the tire. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. A tire valve core removal and fluid tool comprising:A valve core storage passage;an annular piston fitted within said valve core storage passage having a central passage;a valve core actuating rod fitted within said central passage;a first knob;a second knob;a stem slidably fit to said first knob selectively movable within said valve core storage passage;a transverse gas flow and sealant connector having a gas flow and sealant inlet connected to said valve core storage passage;a spring for biasing said stem within said valve core storage passage, the stem selectively extendable within a tire valve stem for contacting a tire valve core for selectively releasing and introducing air from and to an interior of a tire; anda valve core holder attached to said annular piston for engaging a valve core, said valve core holder being rotatable by rotating said first knob.13. The tire valve core removal and fluid tool of wherein said stem and annular piston move independently of one another through independent movement of said first and second knobs.14. The tire valve core removal and fluid tool of wherein said gas flow and sealant connector projects from said valve core storage passage forming an angle between approximately 20° to 40° there between.15. The tire valve core removal and fluid tool of wherein said first knob is generally cylindrical and slidably receives said second knob.16. The tire valve core ...

COUPLING MEMBER

A coupling member is provided that includes a filtration member provided in a fluid passage in a coupling body to divide the fluid passage into an upstream pre-filtration passage section and a downstream post-filtration passage section. The filtration member includes a cylindrical part extending in the direction of a longitudinal axis and having a filtration portion. The cylindrical part divides a downstream portion of the pre-filtration passage section and an upstream portion of the post-filtration passage section from each other in the radial direction of the cylindrical part. Further, the fluid passage has a dust collecting part extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis from the downstream portion to a position closer to a downstream opening than the filtration portion of the filtration member. The dust collecting part is closed at a downstream end thereof. 1. A coupling member comprising:a coupling body defining an upstream opening configured to receive a fluid, a downstream opening configured to discharge the fluid received, and a fluid passage extending from the upstream opening to the downstream opening parallel to a longitudinal axis; anda filtration member disposed in the fluid passage to divide the fluid passage into an upstream pre-filtration passage section and a downstream post-filtration passage section,wherein the filtration member comprises a cylindrical part extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, the cylindrical part configured to radially divide a downstream portion of the upstream pre-filtration passage section and an upstream portion of the downstream post-filtration passage section such that fluid passing through the downstream portion of the upstream pre-filtration passage section radially passes through a filtration portion of the cylindrical part to flow into the upstream portion of the downstream post-filtration passage section, andwherein the fluid passage of the coupling body includes a dust collecting part in communication ...

Shutoff system for water valve

An automatic valve actuator unit and method for use with an associated manual shutoff valve configured to permit or restrict the flow of fluid through an associated supply pipe. The unit comprises a housing, an attachment mechanism for securing the housing to at least one of the associated supply pipe or manual shutoff valve, and an actuator at least partially supported in the housing and having an output shaft extending from the housing. The output shaft includes a locating member supported at a distal end thereof for non-rotatingly engaging a surface of a valve handle of the associated manual shutoff valve adjacent a point of attachment of the handle to the associated manual shutoff valve, the locating member configured to center the output shaft over an axis of rotation of the handle of the associated manual shutoff valve.

VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR SEVERAL VALVES

A valve block assembly for multiple valves, in particular expansion valves and/or shut-off valves, includes a valve block having a plurality of flow paths for fluids and a plurality of adjustment units with assigned drive units, wherein the valve block is designed as comprising two parts, these being a flow path element with the flow paths and a limiting element. 121-. (canceled)22. A valve block assembly comprising:a valve block including a flow path element and a limiting element disposed on the flow path element;a plurality of flow paths formed in the flow path element;a plurality of adjustment units disposed on the limiting element; anda plurality of drive units disposed on the limiting element and in kinematic communication with the plurality of adjustment units.23. The valve block assembly of claim 22 , wherein each of the flow path element and the limiting element is a plate.24. The valve block assembly of claim 22 , wherein the flow path element has a plurality of fluid connection openings formed at opposing ends thereof claim 22 , each of the plurality of fluid connection openings continuous with one of the plurality of flow paths.25. The valve block assembly of claim 22 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustment units has an adjustment element providing kinematic communication between the plurality of adjustment units and the plurality of drive units claim 22 , and wherein the limiting element has a plurality of feed-through openings formed therein claim 22 , each of the plurality of feed-through openings receiving one of the adjustment elements of one of the plurality of adjustment units.26. The valve block assembly of claim 22 , wherein the flow path element is positioned with respect to the limiting element by at least one of a plurality of pins and a plurality of guide grooves.27. The valve block assembly of claim 22 , wherein a seal is disposed intermediate the flow path element and the limiting element claim 22 , and wherein the seal is one of an ...

TORQUE DRIVER INTEGRATED WITH A VALVE CORE REMOVAL TOOL

An apparatus includes a tool holder, a knob, and a clutch coupling the tool holder to the knob and including a biasing element disposed between a first detent button and a second detent button. The knob defines an internal surface with an engaging surface disposed facing the tool holder and defining a first wedge-shaped protuberance that includes a first stop surface and a first ramp surface. The distal ramp surface is disposed contacting one of the first detent button and the second detent button when the knob rotates in the first rotational direction about the central longitudinal axis. The distal stop surface is disposed to contact one of the first detent button and the second detent button when the knob plate rotates in the second rotational direction about the central longitudinal axis. 1. A torque driver for driving a tool for selectively installing and removing a valve core from a valve seat of a valve in a pressurized system , the torque driver comprising:a knob defining a proximal end and a distal end spaced apart in an axial direction from the proximal end, the knob defining an entrance opening at the distal end, the knob defining an internal surface extending from the entrance opening at the distal end toward the proximal end, wherein the internal surface defines a passage that is generally cylindrically shaped about a central longitudinal axis that elongates along the axial direction;a tool holder defining a proximal end and a distal end spaced apart in the axial direction from the proximal end, the tool holder being disposed within the passage and rotatable about the central axis with respect to the internal surface of the knob, the proximal end of the tool holder being disposed at the proximal end of the knob, the tool holder defining a recess opening through the distal end of the tool holder, the tool holder defining a tool recess extending from the recess opening toward the proximal end of the tool holder and configured to slidably receive therein a ...

Displacement control valve

A displacement control valve includes a valve housing, a valve element fitted in a guide passage of the valve housing, and a solenoid for driving the valve element to open and close it, a tapered portion is provided at one of an outer peripheral surface of the valve element and a guide surface of the guide passage, and a spiral groove is provided in the other, wherein the tapered portion is set such that a gap between the valve element and the guide passage is larger toward the low-pressure side than on the high-pressure side, and the tapered portion and the spiral groove are provided such that a starting point of the tapered portion is located within the region of the spiral groove in the entire range between the starting point and the ending point of the stroke of the valve element.

COMPRESSION LIMITER TO ACCOMMODATE THERMAL EXPANSION DIFFERENTIAL

A coolant valve mounting arrangement is provided for a vibrating environment with significant temperature fluctuations. The mounting arrangement includes a fastener, a housing, a compression limiter and a mounting base. The compression limiter is arranged to minimize the housing thickness in order to reduce subsequent thermal expansion effects, while maintaining packaging, stiffness and strength requirements. A spring washer can be implemented to ensure that an adequate force is applied to the housing to maintain the integrity of a leak-free interface with the mounting base. 1. A coolant valve mounting arrangement comprising:a housing with a through aperture;a mounting base; and a first portion with an outer surface disposed within the through aperture of the housing and a second portion forming a shelf at a medial position on the compression limiter that supports the housing; and', 'a fastener that extends through the through hole of the compression limiter and attached to the mounting base., 'a compression limiter with a through hole defined therethrough, axially aligned with the through aperture, the compression limiter comprising2. The coolant valve mounting arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the shelf of the compression limiter supports a first side of the housing.3. The coolant valve mounting arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and the second portion of the compression limiter have an outer surface that is round.4. The coolant valve mounting arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising a disc disposed on the shelf of the compression limiter with an outer diameter of the disc protruding outwardly from the shelf with a first side in contact with the first side of the housing.5. The coolant valve mounting arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the compression limiter comprises a male element of a first length disposed within a female element of a second length claim 1 , the second length is shorter than the first length claim 1 , the first portion being ...

VALVE FLUSH APPARATUS AND METHOD

A valve flush apparatus includes a rigid base designed to removably attach to a body of an irrigation valve. A stem extends outwardly from the base and away from the body of the irrigation valve and may be centrally located on the base. The stem and an aperture in the base may define a water passageway through which water may flow through the body of the irrigation valve and through the valve flush apparatus. A hose may also be included which removably attaches to the stem so as to extend the water passageway of the valve flush apparatus. A method includes flushing a clogged irrigation valve through use of the valve flush apparatus. 1. A valve flush apparatus , comprising:a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and a thickness between the top surface and the bottom surface;a hollow stem extending outwardly from the top surface of the base; anda water passageway extending through the base and through the hollow stem;wherein the valve flush apparatus is configured to be removably secured to a rim of a body of an irrigation valve such that the bottom surface of the base is in contact with the rim of the body of the irrigation valve with the hollow stem extending away from the irrigation valve so as to form a water passageway from the irrigation valve, through the rim of the irrigation valve, through the base, and through the hollow stem such that water is released out of the hollow stem.2. The valve flush apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hollow stem and the base are one solid piece.3. The valve flush apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises a plurality of apertures configured to align with a plurality of screw apertures of the body of the irrigation valve and each of the plurality of apertures configured to receive a screw such that the valve flush apparatus may be removably secured through the use of screws to the body of the irrigation valve.4. The valve flush apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hollow stem is tapered such that the hollow stem ...