СПОСОБ РЕГУЛИРОВКИ КЛАПАНА

Изобретение относится к способу регулирования байпасного парового клапана. Технический результат - создание способа регулирования клапана, с помощью которого экстренное закрытие байпасной станции осуществляется таким образом, что предотвращается преждевременное запирание клапана. Способ регулирования клапана, размещенного в паропроводе, имеющем устройство для впрыска воды, содержащий этапы при которых определяют фактическое, заданноеколичество воды и максимальный дефицит количества воды FB, вычисляют оставшееся время tсогласно уравнению:и запирают клапан, если tменьше установленного значения Δt, характеризующего тактовый интервал, в течение которого определяется недостаток разбрызгиваемой воды. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

PROPORTIONING VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MIXING VALVE

Improvements in or relating to ablutionary Installations

Improvements in or relating to ablutionary installations

Temperature controlling apparatus for mash in a mashing machine

Temperature controlling apparatus for mash in a mashing machine 3 includes a water tank 1, a grist hopper 2, a meter 9, an automatic valve 10 controlling the volume of water supplied to the machine, a thermostatically-controlled mixing valve 6 for regulating the temperature of the water supply with cold water and steam, a temperature recorder 11 which measures the temperature of the mash leaving the machine and is operatively connected to the valve 10 (volume) and valve 6 (temperature), and a flap 13 operable by the action of the grist bearing against it. When the flap 13 is in the closed position (shown) the temperature recorder 11 is isolated and the valves 10 and 6 are actuated to reduce the water supply to a minimum and to adjust the temperature of the water supply to the desired mixing temperature, whereas when the flap is held open by the discharge of grist the temperature recorder is actuated which in turn operates valves 10 and 6 to increase the volume and ...

VENTILVORRICHTUNG

THERMALSTATICALLY STEERED MIXING VALVE FOR KALT-UND WARM WATER

Faucet assembly with integrated anti-scald device

The present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (10) (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device (30) and an integrated mixing valve (42). The integrated anti-scald device (30) is configured to block the inlet of hot water (18) in the event the mixed outlet (26) water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point, thereby preventing scalding.

Water temperature regulating valve

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

Thermostatic mixing device

TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE VALVE

Thermal Flush System for Purging a Water Dispensing Outlet Device

The present invention provides a thermal flush system including a mixing valve that has a respective inlet conduit connectable to sources of cold and hot water and a respective outlet conduit connectable to water dispensing devices for enabling separate dispensing of cold water and a ratio of mixed water at an intermediate temperature. The system also includes multiple isolating valves in an arrangement by which selective operations of the isolating valves permit required flow of unmixed hot water through respective cold and mixed water outlet conduits and water dispensing devices, whereby bacteria in and on the outlet conduits and water dispensing devices can be killed. 13/09/19, complete specification, 19 CHECK VALVE H HOT WATER M MIXED WATER ISOLATION VALVES C COLD WATER BLEEDER VALVE DIRECTION OF FLOW 30, 20, 24, 22, 36, Figure 1 ...

THERMOSTATIC PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE ASSEMBLY

A mixing valve includes the volume control valve, a pressure proportioning valve, and a thermostatic valve assembly within a single modular housing. The housing is rotatably mounted in a valve body. The housing houses the proportioning valve and the thermostatic control valve. Rotation of the housing controls the total volumetric flow from the supply inlets of the valve plate at the end of the housing. The thermostatic control valve includes a pivotable lever which has a spring seated at one side and a thermally responsive wax element at the other side with the fulcrum of the lever between the spring and wax element. Control handles are mounted at the end of the valve to independently control the volume and the temperature. An annular discharge chamber surrounds the housing section which houses the proportioning valve. The discharge chamber is in fluid communication to an outlet which is located at the same end of the valve body as the hot and cold water inlet supply lines.

VALVE CORE CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND STOP VALVE SET OF VALVE ASSEMBLY

A valve core connection structure of a valve assembly comprising: a body, two stop valve sets, two limitation structures, and two locking sleeves. The body includes a holder, a cold-water inflow connector, a hot-water inflow connector, a first outflow connector, a second outflow connector, a cold-water inflow seat, and a hot-water inflow seat. Each stop valve set includes a valve core, a limiting loop, a first fixing structure, and a second fixing structure. Each limitation structure is defined between a peripheral fence of each second accommodation cavity and the limiting loop so that the limiting loop is retained on the peripheral fence of each second accommodation cavity, thus limiting rotation of the limiting loop. Each locking sleeve is screwed on the cold-water inflow seat and the hot-water inflow seat so that the limiting loop and the valve core are limited in each second accommodation cavity.

WATER TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A system for the regulation of water supply temperature, particularly in a domestic setting where multiple users are connected to a common water supply. The system comprises a water mixing chamber with separate inlets for hot water and cold water from a hot water chamber and a cold water chamber respectively, and an outlet for the mixed water. The system includes a pressure regulating device comprising a pressure release valve connected to the water mixing chamber and the outlet. When the pressure at either the hot water inlet or the cold water inlet of the mixing chamber decreases, a portion of the mixed water about to exit the outlet is recirculated to the mixing chamber by the pressure release valve of the pressure regulating device; the temperature in the water mixing chamber is thus maintained within a desired temperature range.

ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM

An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.

Dispositif permettant de maintenir automatiquement un liquide à une température déterminée.

Procédé d'obtention d'un fluide de température déterminée et appareillage pour sa mise en oeuvre

Verfahren und Einrichtung zum Mischen von Kesselvorlauffluidum und Heizungsrücklauffluidum in Heizungsanlagen

Klimaanlage

Vierrohr-Klimaanlage

Einrichtung zum Mischen von Kesselvorlauffluidum und Heizungsrücklauffluidum zu Kesselrücklauffluidum in Heizungsanlagen

Installation pour assurer la production d'eau chaude sanitaire

In einer Brauchwasserleitung angeordnetes Mischventil

Mixing-valve device for cold and hot water

The mixing-valve device has a rotary handle (30) by means of which, via a driver pin (33), a threaded ring (34) screwed onto a valve-seat body (150) of the hot-water inlet (13), is rotated, in the process displacing the valve-seat body (150) axially for the adjustment of the quantity of mixed water. By means of projections (340) projecting into longitudinal grooves (242), the threaded ring (34) simultaneously turns a follow-up threaded ring (24') which serves to support a compensating spring (25) for the setting of the temperature and is displaced axially relative to a sleeve (220) supported on a control rod (22) with a movable valve element. When the valve seat body (150) is displaced to change the quantity of mixed water, the control rod (22) with the valve element is also adjusted. Due to the opposed axial displacement of the follow-up threaded ring (24'), the support for the compensating spring (25) and hence also the temperature of the mixed water, which corresponds to the spring stress ...

Mixing-valve device for cold and hot water

The mixing-valve device has a housing (10) with a cold-water and hot-water feed (12, 13) and a mixed-water outlet (60), in which housing (10) is arranged a shuttle valve with a valve element (23) and two valve seats (14, 15). The valve element (23) is connected to a control rod (22) which is actuated by a control beam (21) with a temperature sensor (20) and is held in equilibrium by a balance spring (25). To set the mixing temperature, the preload on the balance spring (25) is altered by means of a rotary knob (50); the flow rate is set by sliding a valve-seat body (150) which bears the valve seat (15) and surrounds the control rod (22) in a contactless manner. The valve-seat body (150) is displaced axially by means of a rotary knob (30) which, via a driver pin (32), rotates an axially fixed threaded ring (34) screwed to the valve-seat body (150). By means of this arrangement, a simple construction with a small overall length and with independent setting of the temperature and flow rate ...

Water-mixing valve

The housing (1) has a cold-water inlet (10) and a hot-water inlet (11), a mixed-water outlet (14) and a control element (9) for controlling the mixing ratio of the quantities entering the housing (1) through the two inlets (10, 11). The two inlets (10, 11) are arranged in parallel adjacent to one another and each have a valve seat (100, 110). The closing elements (200, 210) assigned to these seats (100, 110) are arranged at the two ends (20, 21) of a balance lever (2) which is supported centrally between the two inlets (10, 11) in the housing (1) by means of a pivot (22) and can be pivoted relative to the two inlets (10, 11) by means of the control element (9). The control element (9) has an actuating member (53) outside the housing (1). ...

Thermostatically controlled valve with balanced pressure and volume control.

Device allowing to vary the speed range temperature in the heating installations central or similar supplied with a generator at constant temperature

Water temp. control valve for domestic system - has sliding outlet receiving water from thermostatically selected inputs offering differing heat exchange surfaces

SPACE HEATING SYSTEM WITH RADIATORS METHOD AND APPARATUS FORIMPA

FOUR-WAY VALVE AND ITS APPLICATION TO A HOT WATER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Refrigerant control valve for vehicle air conditioning system - has valve member controlled by external controls and thermodynamic refrigerant conditions

THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE.

Dos discos cerámicos de control de caudal para una válvula termostática tiene bocas para ajustar el caudal de agua de una posición cerrada a unaposición totalmente abierta. Uno de los discos cerámicos tiene una entrada de contorno especial quetiene una sección ancha y una sección angosta queproporcionan un ajuste de caudal variante respecto a la otra boca. La boca con contorno especial sirve para aumentar la capacidad de ajuste de mezclado parael elemento termostático durante diferentesajustes manuales de caudal.

DISPOSITIF FORMANT MITIGEUR D'EAU CHAUDE ET D'EAU FROIDE

Valve and system incorporating same

ТЕРМОСТАТИЧЕСКИЙ КЛАПАН СМЕСИТЕЛЬНОГО ВОДОПРОВОДНОГО КРАНА

Изобретение относится к термостатическим смесительным устройствам, а именно к термостатическим клапанам смесительных водопроводных кранов. Термостатический регулятор для однорычажного термостатического смесительного клапана имеет датчик, установленный в камере смешанной воды для измерения температуры воды на выходе. Датчик подсоединен к клапану, который установлен в трубе подачи холодной воды для ограничения поступления холодной воды, когда вода в трубе горячей воды охлаждается до температуры ниже заданной. Технический результат изобретения - исключение отключения нагревателя воды мгновенного действия при сохранении термостатического регулирования систем водоснабжения. 5 з.п.ф-лы, 5 ил.

THERMOSTATISCHE MISCHVORRICHTUNG

Water tap or valve assembly and method of use thereof

A blender valve

A fluid blender valve 2 comprising a first inlet 6 with a first inlet chamber 12, a second inlet 8 with a second inlet chamber 14, a blending chamber 36, a sleeve 18 movable in a linear direction along the valve housing 10 and defining an internal passage 34 for fluid flow from the first inlet chamber 12 to the blending chamber 36 wherein an outer surface of the sleeve 18 is in sliding contact with a seal part 16 of the valve housing 10, a first orifice defined between a first end of the sleeve 18 and a first valve seat 38 of the housing, and a second orifice defined between a second, opposite, end of the sleeve 18 and a second valve seat 44 of the valve housing wherein both orifices have variable cross sectional area. The first orifice is in fluid communication with the first inlet chamber 12 and the second orifice is in fluid communication with the second inlet chamber 14 such that the movement of the sleeve causes the cross sectional area of the orifices to alter so the fluid flow from ...

A mixing valve

SPACE HEATING SYSTEM WITH RADIATORS METHOD AND APPARATUS FORIMPA

... 1437128 Valves TOUR AGENTURER AB 4 Sept 1973 [15 Dec 1972] 41432/73 Heading F2V [Also in Division F4] A three-way mixing valve for a central heating system comprises an adjustment wheel mounted on a valve shaft 28, a thermostat 32 adjacent to the inlet pipe 12 of the system, valve members 34, 35, valve seating 40, 41 and a helical spring 42. The thermostat 32 includes a shaft 33 which moves upwardly, if the temperature of the inlet water rises and downwardly if the temperature falls. The member 34 is arranged to control the feed of water to a shunt pipe 13 and the member 35 to control the feed to the boiler inlet 17. The valve member 34 has double cups 341, 3411 combined together by an annular connecting part having openings 36. A dividing wall having apertures 37 is provided between the shunt pipe 13 and the valve interior. If controlled leakage through the valve is required, grooves may be provided in the valve seat 41.

Mixing valve

A mixing valve 10 includes hot and cold fluid inlets 22, 24 to a mixing chamber 14 leading from which there is a mixed fluid outlet 20, the valve further including a cold fluid outlet 34 though which fluid from the cold inlet may pass without entering the mixing chamber. The cold fluid inlet and outlet may be liked by a bypass conduit 30 extending either side of the mixing chamber. The flow of hot and cold fluid into the mixing chamber may be controlled by piston assembly 36 and thermostat 38 responsive to changes in fluid temperature by means of the expansion of a wax/copper mixture lining the piston. A control knob 46 may provide manual control of the valve. The valve may be sued in domestic underfloor heating. The cold fluid outlet may return fluid to a boiler to be reheated.

Improvements in or relating to ablutionary installations

An ablutionary installation comprising a mixing valve (16) having respective inlets (18, 22) for hot and cold water and an outlet (26) for temperature controlled water is provided with primary and secondary temperature sensors (112, 116) for monitoring the temperature of the outlet water and an electronic controller (110) for comparing the temperature of the outlet water detected by the primary temperature sensor (112) and the secondary temperature sensor (116) and controlling the outlet water flow in response thereto.

Disinfection routine for ablutionary installations

Improvements in or relating to ablutionary installations

Blender valves

Balancing valve

A scald-proof balancing valve is associated with a dual-temperature ceramic valve 10 and comprises a fixed pipe 20 and spool 30. First 21 and second 22 ports of the fixed pipe 20 are set opposite to first 12 and second 13 lateral end walls of a housing (101, Fig. 2). The spool may slide in the fixed pipe 20, and hot 33 and cold 34 water slots of the spool are separated by a partition 35. A hot water stop flange 40 protrudes from the first lateral end wall 12 and cooperates with a first end of the spool to block off hot water flow when the spool shifts towards the first lateral end wall 12. A stop 50 protrudes from the second lateral end wall 13 and cooperates with a second end of the spool to create a minimum cold water flow gap between the second end of the spool and the second lateral end wall 13, allowing constant water flow through the cold water slot 34 of the spool. When the dual-temperature ceramic valve 10 is switched to full hot water mode, the balancing valve blocks off hot water ...

Water temperature management system

Improvements in and relating to liquid tanks, specially intended for heat-accumulating

... 362,693. Heating water. KING'S PATENT AGENCY, Ltd., 146A, Queen Victoria Street, London. - (Aktiebolaget C. T. C. ; Gothenburg, Sweden.) Dec. 22, 1930, No. 38315. [Class 64 (i).] In heat-accumulating apparatus wherein liquid is fed into the accumulator tank at different temperatures, a distributing shield 17 is so disposed in front of the inlet opening to the accumulator and spaced from the inner wall that liquid flowing into the accumulator enters into that portion of the liquid in the accumulator having the same temperature as the entering liquid. There may be more than one connection 10a from the pipe 8, Fig. 2, to the space within the shield 17. A shield 18a may be placed in front of the flow pipe 7 from the boiler 1. The accumulator liquid circulates through a heat exchanger 3 to heat liquid supplied through connection 5 and discharged through connection 6. The heating element 20, Fig. 4, may be situated within a casing 21 in the accumulator, a shield 18b giving a vertical slot exit ...

Improvements in and relating to automatic mixing devices for continuous flow heaters

... 500,008. Fluid - -pressure servomotorcontrol systems. JUNKERS & CO., GES. March 21, 1938, No. 8630. Convention date, March 20, 1937. [Class 135] An automatic mixing device for hot and cold water includes a thermostat 24 with valve 25 governing a control line 26, the hot water pipe 20 being almost closed at the start and being gradually opened to its full extent, the cold water pipe 28 being opened only when pipe 20 is passing the maximum amount of water and at a temperature above that set by the control screw 23. In Fig. 1. the control line 26 convoys cold water from chamber 29 with an ejector action at 27 which reduces the pressure in chamber 31 and causes diaphragm 32 and valve 34 to lift. Valve 34 has a striker 38 which, when the seating 21 is fully open, engages and lifts valve 36 to allow cold water from pipe 28 to pass to the mixing chamber 22. In Fig. 2, the control line 26 conveys hot water through a port 27 in a piston 39 with adjusting screw 41, the hot water pipe 20 being fully ...

Thermostatic valve

A thermostatic valve has a housing 3 with an inner cavity, cold and hot water inlets I,II and a mixed water outlet III. A temperature regulating assembly 1 regulates the temperature of mixed water. A thermostatic assembly 2 keeps the temperature of mixed water constant. The thermostatic assembly 2 includes a temperature sensing rod 22 and a movable sleeve 27, with a transmission assembly 20 therebetween. The movable sleeve 27 slides with expansion and contraction of the rod 22, to adjust col and hot water inlets I,II. The sleeve 27 has an inner cylinder (272, fig 12-2) and an outer cylinder (271, fig 12-2) connected by ribs 273, fig 12-2). Water does not flow through a return spring 25 and an overload spring 26, thereby effectively preventing water scale from being accumulated on the return spring 25 and the overload spring 26.

ON A LEVER VALVES APPLICABLE ONE TEMPERATURE DELIMITATION DEVICE FOR MIXING HOISTING AND COLD LIQUIDS

SANITARY MIXING VALVE WITH THERMOSTAT REGULATION.

VALVE DEVICE

MIXTURE COCK BATTERY CARTOUCHE WITH THERMALSTATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL

TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE VALVE

THERMOSTATIC PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE ASSEMBLY

... 68432-74E A modular proportioning valve having an inner spool piston slidably mounted in an outer spool. The outer spool is sealingly mounted in a cavity in a lower housing section. The lower housing section has a seat for accommodating an upper housing section of a mixing valve. Fixed to the lower housing section is a valve plate having two inlets which can be rotated such that both inlets become misaligned, partially aligned or fully aligned with bores of the supply lines.

ELECTRONIC SHOWER USER INTERFACE

An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.

FLOW CONTROL PORTS FOR A THERMOSTATIC MIXING FAUCET

Two flow control ceramic discs (22 and 24) for a thermostatic valve (10) has ports to adjust water flow from a closed to a full open position. Ceramic disc (24) has a contoured inlet (32) that has a wide section (92) and narrow section (90) that provide varying flow adjustment with respect to the other port (30). The contoured port provides for increased capacity of mixing adjustment for the thermostatic element (70) during different manual flow adjustments.

Domestic hot water temp. regulator - includes thermostatic valve operating in parallel with limiting valve providing water flow to taps

VALVES

MITIGEUR A 4 VOIES D'ENTREES (N 3)

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES APPAREILS DE TYPE VANNES OU ROBINETS MITIGEURS, THERMOSTATIQUES OU NON, MOTORISES OU NON. LE DISPOSITIF PERMET LA REALISATION PAR PUISAGE SUR N (N 3) SOURCES D'ENTREES D'UN MELANGE LIQUIDE A TEMPERATURE ET EVENTUELLEMENT DEBIT REGLABLE, EN LIMITANT AU STRICT NECESSAIRE LE PRELEVEMENT SUR LES SOURCES LES PLUS CHAUDES. A UN MOMENT DONNE, ZERO, UNE OU DEUX SEULEMENT DES SOURCES SONT SOLLICITEES; DANS CE DERNIER CAS SONT RETENUES LES DEUX SOURCES DONT LA TEMPERATURE EST LA PLUS PROCHE (L'UNE AU-DESSUS, L'AUTRE AU-DESSOUS) DE LA TEMPERATURE DESIREE. LE DISPOSITIF EST REGLAGLE PAR UNE SEULE COMMANDE; IL EST MOTORISABLE OU PEUT ETRE AUTO-ACTIONNE PAR UN ELEMENT A DILATATION. LE DISPOSITIF EST UTILISABLE DES QUE L'ON CHERCHE A OPTIMISER L'UTILISATION DE PLUSIEURS SOURCES CALORIQUES A TEMPERATURES DIFFERENTES (RECUPERATEURS, INSTALLATIONS SOLAIRES, ROBINETTERIE A DOUBLE CIRCUIT D'EAU CHAUDE).

FLUID MIXING DEVICE

DEVICE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL Of WARM WATER MEDICAL PRODUCED BY a WATER HEATER

On associe à la valve à eau (1) équipée d'un circuit (18) de bipasse de l'organe déprimogène (4) pour la correction de la température d'eau puisée en fonction de la température d'eau froide, un ensemble thermostatique (7, 9) du genre d'un tiroir (11) déplaçable sous l'action d'une tige (14) à cire thermodilatable, qui joue le rôle de mitigeur thermostatique pour produire en puisage une eau chaude à température stable. Application aux chauffe-bain.

A MIXING UNIT, MIXING VALVE THEREFOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A MIXING VALVE

Cette unité de mélange (202) comprend une cartouche (11), qui est pourvue d'une base d'accouplement (45) dotée d'une entrée d'un premier flux entrant (F2), d'une entrée d'un deuxième flux entrant (C2) et d'une sortie pour un flux sortant obtenu par mélange des flux entrants. L'unité de mélange comprend également un boîtier additionnel (15), qui est conçu pour être mis dans une position d'accouplement avec la base d'accouplement (45), le boîtier étant conçu pour modifier le débit du premier flux entrant et/ou du deuxième flux entrant en fonction de la température du flux sortant. L'unité de mélange comprend en outre des moyens d'attache (413, 414, 417) pour mettre le boîtier additionnel dans une configuration d'attache du boîtier additionnel sur la base d'accouplement, configuration dans laquelle les moyens d'attache autorisent un débattement du boîtier additionnel par rapport à la cartouche entre la position d'accouplement et une position d'écartement.

ОТВЕРСТИЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ РАСХОДА ДЛЯ ТЕРМОРЕГУЛИРУЮЩЕГО СМЕСИТЕЛЬНОГО ВЕНТИЛЯ

Два керамических диска регулирования расхода в терморегулирующем вентиле имеют отверстия для распределения потока воды в положениях от закрытого до полностью открытого. Керамический диск содержит профилированный вход, который имеет широкий участок и узкий участок, что обеспечивает изменяемую подстройку потока относительно другого отверстия. Технический результат состоит в том, что профилированное отверстие обеспечивает расширение возможностей регулирования смешивания терморегулирующим элементом при различном регулировании потока, осуществляемом вручную. 2 c. и 8 з.п.ф-лы, 9 ил.

Zumess- und Mischventil fuer Warmwasserheizungen

Steam temperature control using integrated function block.

Housing for mixing valve

A mixing valve has a housing (40) rotatable within a body (11) of the valve, a lower section (42) of the housing carrying a valve plate (48) to control the total volume of inflow to the housing from supply lines (14, 16), and an upper section (44) defining a mixing chamber (115) housing a thermostatic valve assembly (130 etc) responsive to the temperature of the mix within the chamber to regulate the relative inflows of hot and cold water downstream of the valve plate. A temperature adjustment control (198 etc) carried on the housing has a control knob (183) to set the thermostat and the housing itself is rotatable in the body by a handle stem (180) to regulate the total through flow. ...

Control stem for mixing valve

A mixing valve has a control stem assembly including a main handle stem (180) which receives a coaxial temperature control stem (182). The main stem is keyed to a rotatable housing (40) within the main body (11) of the valve which is movable to regulate the total volume of inflows of hot and cold water to a mixing chamber (115) in the housing, an upper end of said stem having a volume control handle keyed thereto. The temperature control stem has a control knob (183) for setting a thermostatic valve assembly (101 etc) within said chamber to regulate the temperature of the mix therein. ...

Improvements in bath shower mixers

Improvements in or relating to valve structures

... 782,951. Ventilating buildings. CARRIER ENGINEERING CO., Ltd. Aug. 9, 1955 [Dec. 10, 1954], No. 22973/55. Class 137 [Also in Group XXIX] An air conditioning system for a multiroomed building comprises sources 3 and 4 of hot and cold liquid, such as water; under winter conditions hot-water valves 5, 6 will be opened and cold-water valves 7, 8 closed, the reverse obtaining under summer conditions. A pump 9 supplies the water to units 10 and 11 in separate rooms 12 and 13 respectively, which units are housed in casings or furred in and include valves 2 (see also Group XXIX) coils 14, and plenum chambers 15 with nozzles 16, the chambers being connected to a central air conditioning station, not shown. The nozzles 16 discharge air into the rooms and induce air into the unit through louvres 17, which air passes through the coils 14 and after mixing with the air discharged within the unit re-enters the room via the louvres 18. Under winter operating conditions the water flows through the valves ...

Blender valves

Four-way mixer

Thermalstatically steered mixing tap for cold and warm water

THERMALSTATIC EXTENSION OFF ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE USE WITH MIXING TAPS FOR KALT-UND WARM WATER

VALVE DEVICE

MIXING VALVE

Water temperature regulating valve

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

WATER TAP OR VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

Water tap (2) or water valve assembly is provided which has biometric recognition means (20) provided on or associated with the same. The biometric recognition means (20) are arranged such that operation of the water tap (2) or water valve assembly and/or operation of one or more functions of the water tap (2) or water valve assembly takes place only upon recognition or a positive match of one or more biometric features of a user.

THERMOSTATIC PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE ASSEMBLY

A stem for a mixing valve, said stem having a central aperture for receiving a temperature control stem and having a bottom end keyed so that it is non-rotatably connected to a rotatable housing within a mixing valve body. A section of the stem is adapted to be keyed to a volume control handle.

THERMOSTATIC PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE ASSEMBLY

A rotatable modular housing for a mixing valve body having a lower housing section with a valve surface at one end for controlling the total valve flow from two supply ports. The lower housing is non-rotatably mounted to an upper housing section. The upper housing section has a temperature control valve for controlling the relative rates of flow from the supply ports. The temperature control valve is connectable to an adjusting device for controlling the temperature control valve. The lower housing has a proportion valve for proportioning the flow through the supply ports in response to the pressure therein.

WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATING VALVE

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

HIGH CAPACITY WATER HEATER

One embodiment includes a high capacity water heater assembly. The assembly includes a vessel with an inlet and an outlet, with water delivered to the vessel through the inlet. Also included is a heating element attached to the vessel for heating the water delivered to the vessel, an active mixing valve in fluid connection with the outlet of the vessel, and a water temperature sensor attached to the vessel to communicate data used for powering on and off the heating element.

MIXER TAP BATTERY CARTRIDGE WITH THERMOSTATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL

... 1./ Mixed water tap cartridge in which are placed, in an already known manner, an inlet disk and a regulating disk made of ceramic; formed in the regulating disk, also in an already known manner, is a cold and warm water back-flow chamber, in the inlet disk is a warmwater upper-flow drain, as well as a warm water back-flow drain and a cold water upper-flow drain, and a cold water back-flow drain at the cold water upper-flow drain a cold outlet drain, further on, at the warmwater upper-flow drain a warm water inlet drain, and at the warmwater back-flow drain a warmwater outlet drain is connected, wherein the other end of the warm water outlet drain and the cold water outlet drain are mechanical connection with a thermal expansion pad, next to the one end of this thermal expansion pad is one end of a positioning organ, which is adventageously placed at a lever which is reaching into a setting spindle, while at the other end of the lever is a counter-pressure spring placed also preferably ...

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO OBTAIN WARM WATER HAVE A TEMPERATURE PREDETERMINEE STARTING FROM A TANK HAS A NONUNIFORM AND VARIABLE TEMPERATURE

METHOD OF OPERATING A HEATING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Sophisticated bath-tub

Semiconductor devices with joint of surface

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE VARIOTHERMAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF INJECTION MOULDS

Mixing valve and heating or cooling system

A mixing valve having a first inlet port (4), a second inlet port (6) extending transverse to said first inlet port (4) and an outlet port (8). The inlet ports (4, 6) open out into a valve chamber (10) and the outlet port (8) branches off this valve chamber (10), inside which a movable valve element (12) is arranged, having an obstruction (32) inside the second inlet port (6), which protrudes from an inner circumference (36) of the second port (6) into an interior thereof. The obstruction (32) extends at least along a portion of the inner circumference (36), which portion of the circumference (36) is located on an inner side of the second inlet port (6) being distant from the first inlet port (4). A heating or cooling device includes such a mixing valve.

Anti-scalding device

Verbrühschutzeinrichtung, insbesondere Verbrühschutzventil, mit einem einen Zylinderraum umschließenden Grundkörper, mit einem am Grundkörper vorgesehenen, in den Zylinderraum mündenden Kaltwasserzufluss, mit einem am Grundkörper vorgesehenen, in den Zylinderraum mündenden einem Warmwasserzufluss, mit einem am Grundkörper vorgesehenen, vom Zylinderraum kommenden Mischwasserabfluss, wobei im Zylinderraum ein verlagerbarer Mischkolben zum wenigstens abschnittsweise Verschließen des Warmwasserzufluss und/oder Öffnen des Kaltwasserzufluss vorgesehen ist, und wobei zur Verlagerung des Mischkolbens ein sich temperaturabhängig verstellendes Stellglied derart vorgesehen ist, dass bei Überschreiten einer Grenztemperatur der Warmwasserzufluss wenigstens abschnittsweise geschlossen und/oder der Kaltwasserzufluss wenigstens abschnittsweise geöffnet wird.

Hot water mixing valve with failure detection

A mixing valve comprises a housing including first and second inlet passages and a third outlet passage. The first passage is connectable in a high temperature fluid supply line. The second passage is connectable with a low temperature fluid supply. The third passage selectively communicates with the first and second passages. A valve assembly is mounted within the housing. The valve assembly includes a thermostat element and a valve body actuatable by the thermostat element. The thermostat element is contactable thermally by the high temperature fluid passing through the first passage. The valve body is operable under the influence of the thermostat element to regulate flow of low temperature fluid and provide a mix ratio of high temperature fluid and low temperature fluid that results in a mixed fluid having a selected temperature flowing out of the third passage. The mixing valve is adapted to provide feedback to a consumer of a failure condition.

Thermostatic mixing valve

A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first and second fluids is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body having first and second inlets, and a mixed fluid outlet. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve member configured to control the rate of flow of at least the first fluid. The member includes a thermostat in communication with the mixed fluid and a shuttle coupled to the thermostat, configured for movement within a liner, and oriented to adjustably engage the flow of the first fluid through an opening within a wall of the liner, the direction of flow of the first fluid being at least partially transverse with respect to the shuttle. A fluid inlet may include a check valve configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the valve through the inlet.

Air conditioning wiring system

A wiring system for use in an air conditioning system comprising a printed circuit board having wiring receptacles and wiring connectors. In one aspect, at least some of the wiring receptacles comprise two or more wiring sub-receptacles, and each of the wiring sub-receptacles includes a slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern. Furthermore, the slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern of each of the wiring sub-receptacles is different from every other sub-receptacle connection pattern. Each of the wiring connectors includes a ridged connection pattern that is different from every other ridged connection pattern of the wiring connectors, such that a given wiring connector is receivable within only one of the wiring sub-receptacles. An air conditioning system and a method of manufacturing is also provided.

Household Electronic Mixing-Valve Device

A household electronic mixing-valve faucet including a faucet body having hot and cold water inlets, and an outlet; a controller; powered valves responsive to the controller; an arrangement adapted to determine an extent of opening of each valve; temperature sensors and pressure sensors disposed upstream of the valves; and a third pressure sensor disposed downstream with respect to the valves; the controller adapted to receive: extent of opening information, from the arrangement, and temperature and pressure information from the sensors, the controller having calibrated relationships relating (i) a flowrate of hot water flowing through a hot water flowpath, to the extent of opening of the powered valve thereof, as a function of a first pressure differential, and (ii) a flowrate of cold water flowing through a cold water flowpath, to the extent of opening of the powered valve thereof, as a function of a second pressure differential, and wherein, during operation, the controller controls the powered valves based upon the temperature information and upon actual pressure differentials within faucet flowpaths.

Faucet valve

A faucet valve of the present invention includes a pressure valve and a mix valve. The faucet valve can be connected to two external water pipes. The pressure valve can balance the water amount from the water pipes when the water pressure of the water pipes changes. The mix valve can mix the water from the water pipes and then output the water. Thereby, the present invention can stabilize the water temperature by balancing the amount of the hot water and the cold water.

Thermostat device

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

Thermostatic valve assembly

A thermostatic valve assembly for a cooling system of an internal combustion engine provided with a radiator is provided. The thermostatic valve assembly includes a valve body having an inlet from the radiator, an inlet from the engine and an outlet to the engine. A main valve plate opens and closes the pathway of a cooling fluid from the radiator. A wax element is placed in a chamber of the valve body in fluid communication with the inlets and the outlet. The wax element has a piston mechanically connected to the main valve plate at a distal end. A main spring keeps the main valve plate closed until a target temperature of the cooling fluid coming from the engine is reached. An auxiliary valve plate opens and closes a direct pathway of the cooling fluid from the radiator to the chamber in which the wax element is placed.

Cold and hot water balancing valve structure

A cold and hot water balancing valve structure is provided which can fit common standard specifications. While maintaining the outer diameter and height of the high legged seat of the valve enclosure under existing standard specifications of ceramic valves, the bottom ends of the cold and hot water through holes of the high legged seat are configured with a water inlet pipe set housing groove for fitting an eccentrically positioned assembled water inlet pipe set, which are made up of cold and hot water tubes. When the meshing edges of the tubes are joined together, a balancing valve housing space is defined inside to hold a cold and hot water balancing valve unit. The cold and hot water balancing valve structure fits existing standard ceramic valve specifications, so as to dramatically reduce the production cost of cold-hot balancing valves while realizing the cold and hot water balancing function.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED AIR FLOW

A temperature control device for a vehicle is provided that includes a first air duct for guiding a first portion of an air flow and a second air duct for guiding a second portion of an air flow. A cooling device is disposed in the first air duct, in order to cool the first portion of the air flow. A mixer device is provided for mixing the first air flow from the first air duct with the second portion of the air flow from the second air duct in order to generate a temperature controlled air flow. 1. A temperature control device for a vehicle , the device comprising:a first air duct configured to guide a first portion of an air flow;a cooling device disposed in the first air duct and configured to cool the first portion of the air flow;a second air duct configured to guide a second portion of the air flow; anda mixing device configured to mix the first air flow from the first air duct with the second portion of the air flow from the second air duct in order to generate a temperature-controlled air flow.2. The temperature control device according to claim 1 , wherein the second air duct guides the second portion of the air flow past the cooling device to the mixing device.3. The temperature control device according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing device is configured as an air channel section claim 1 , which has a supply opening for supplying the first portion of the air flow claim 1 , a supply opening for supplying the second portion of the air flow claim 1 , and a discharge opening for discharging the temperature-controlled air flow.4. The temperature control device according to claim 1 , having a heating device claim 1 , which is disposed in a flow direction of the first portion of the air flow downstream of the cooling device claim 1 , and which is configured to heat at least one part of the first portion of the air flow.5. The temperature control device according to claim 4 , wherein the heating device is configured to heat at least one part of the second portion ...

Methods, Systems, And Apparatus Providing Temperature-Controlled Process Fluid

Disclosed are systems and apparatus adapted to control a temperature of a process fluid in an instrument. In one aspect, the systems and apparatus are adapted to control fluid temperature provided to a feed tank. The feed tank may feed a metering system and metering line of an instrument such as a clinical analyzer. The fluid temperature control system includes a process fluid inflow, a process fluid outflow, a first fluid path fluidly coupled to the process fluid inflow and outflow, and at least one heat exchanger thermally coupled to the first fluid path, wherein the heat exchanger is adapted to extract heat for at least one heat-generating component of the instrument. Controlling a temperature of the process fluid at the feed tank improves metering accuracy. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. 1. An instrument fluid temperature control system , comprising:a process fluid inflow of the instrument adapted to provide a process fluid;a process fluid outflow of the instrument;a first fluid path fluidly coupled to the process fluid inflow and the process fluid outflow; andat least one heat exchanger coupled to the first fluid path and adapted to extract heat generated by the instrument and heat the process fluid.2. The fluid temperature control system of claim 1 , further comprising a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger claim 1 , each of the first and second heat exchangers being thermally coupled to the first fluid path.3. The fluid temperature control system of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid purification system coupled to the process fluid outflow.4. The fluid temperature control system of claim 3 , further comprising a second fluid path fluidly coupled to an outflow from the fluid purification system and to a first heat exchanger.5. The fluid temperature control system of claim 4 , wherein the first heat exchanger functions to extract heat from the second fluid path and transfer a portion of the heat to the first ...

WATER MIXING SYSTEM, A SANITARY FITTING, A BATH FILLING SYSTEM AND A SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY INTRODUCING AN ADDITIVE INTO A WATER STREAM

Disclosed are systems and apparatus for controlling water flows into and/or out of a bath, shower or other similar bathroom fixture. A water mixing system for a bathroom fixture includes a conduit having a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, and an outlet, as well as a flow controller for controlling the flow rates of water entering the conduit through the hot and cold water inlets, a temperature sensor downstream of the flow controller and upstream of the outlet, and a system controller which receives a signal from the temperature sensor and controls the flow controller in order to adjust the flow rates of hot and cold water in use, so the combined water flows have a required temperature at the outlet, wherein the hot water inlet and cold water inlet are provided with solenoid operated shut-off valves which are normally closed. 1. A water mixing system for a bathroom fixture comprising a conduit having a hot water inlet , a cold water inlet , and an outlet , the system further comprising a flow controller for controlling the flow rates of water entering the conduit through the hot and cold water inlets , a temperature sensor provided downstream of the flow controller and upstream of the outlet , and a system controller which receives a signal from the temperature sensor and controls the flow controller in order to adjust the flow rates of hot and cold water in use , so that the combined water flows have a required temperature at the outlet , wherein the hot water inlet and cold water inlet are provided with solenoid operated shut-off valves which are normally closed.2. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system comprises a bath filling system.3. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system comprises a shower water supply system.4. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system also comprises a shower water supply system claim 2 , wherein the conduit comprises a second outlet and a diverter valve downstream of the ...

FLUID DISCHARGE DEVICE

The present invention relates to the fluid discharge device of a fluid transfer pipe, and to a technology which alters the sectional area of a discharge hole in proportion to the increase or decrease in fluid discharge flow per unit of time so as to maintain a relatively uniform fluid discharge rate from the discharge hole. 1. A fluid discharge device , comprising:{'b': 31', '41', '312', '412', '311', '411', '311', '411, 'i': a', 'a', 'a', 'a', 'b', 'b, 'a water tank (or ) comprising a hole (or ) at an upper portion, a discharge port (or ) at a side surface of a lower portion, a seat (or ) of a plate for opening and closing the discharge port at a periphery of the discharge port;'}{'b': 32', '42', '322', '422', '321', '421, 'a discharge port valve (or ) in which a handle (or ) is coupled to a plate (or ) mounted in the seat to open and close the discharge port;'}{'b': 34', '44', '34', '44, 'i': a', 'd, 'a water passage (or ) having a water tank inlet (or ) at an end portion and having the other end portion connected to a water supply pipe and for supplying water into the water tank; and'}{'b': 33', '43, 'a float valve (or ) for opening and closing the inlet of the water tank.'}24445423. The fluid discharge device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid discharge device has a conventional cold and warm water mixing function and further comprises two water passages claim 1 , a cold and warm water mixing valve claim 1 , and a mixing valve lever .3. A fluid discharge device claim 1 , comprising:{'b': '2', 'i': 'a', 'a discharge port formed at a side surface of a pipe;'}{'b': '21', 'a discharge port valve mounted at the inside of the pipe to change an opening sectional area of the discharge port while moving along the pipe by a change of a drag by a fluid or a change of a pressure of the upper stream side of the pipe; and'}{'b': '2', 'i': 'b', 'a discharge port valve seat formed at the inside of the pipe.'}4. A fluid discharge device claim 1 , comprising:{'b': 22', '221', '221', ...

SANITARY FITTING

A sanitary fitting contains a rectilinear or slightly curved tubular outlet body, at one face end of which there is arranged an outlet, out of which the water flows, with the valve open, in a direction extending the direction of the outlet body. At this end of the outlet body there is arranged an actuating element for a valve cartridge arranged axially in the outlet body. At the opposite end of the outlet body there is arranged at a face end an actuating element for a valve cartridge accommodated in the outlet body. The outlet body has a lateral fastening attachment, by way of which the sanitary fitting is fastened to a horizontal or vertical surface and through which the supply lines are led. 1. A sanitary fitting , comprising;a tubular outlet body having, at a face side of an outlet end, an outlet out of the sanitary fitting and an actuating element for a first valve device of the sanitary fitting, and the outlet body having at a face side of an actuating end opposite from the outlet end, an actuating element for a further valve device of the sanitary fitting, anda tubular fastening attachment for fastening the sanitary fitting, said fastening attachment merging into the outlet body between the outlet end and the actuating end of the outlet body, said fastening attachment having a fastening end at an end remote from the outlet body, and having supply lines for the sanitary fitting leading through said fastening attachment.2. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening attachment forms a stand pipe.3. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening end is formed at an end of the fastening attachment that is opposite from the actuating end of the outlet body.4. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening end is formed at an end of the fastening attachment that is opposite from the outlet end of the outlet body.5. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening attachment and the outlet ...

DIESEL FUEL TEMPERATURE RELIEF VALVE

A thermostatic valve for a diesel fuel system includes a valve housing and a valve element movable within the housing between a position directing heated diesel fuel returning from an engine to the inlet of a fuel pump and a position dumping the fuel into a reservoir where the fuel mixes with lower temperature fuel. A temperature responsive thermostatic element moves the valve element in response to the temperature of the diesel fuel. A temperature relief valve is provided in the housing to dump the returning fuel into the reservoir if the temperature reaches a temperature indicating overheating of the fuel. The temperature relief valve is a bi-metal valve mounted in an end wall of the valve housing. 1. A thermostatic valve for a diesel fuel system comprising:a valve housing;a valve element movable within the housing between a position directing heated diesel fuel returning from an engine to the inlet of a fuel pump and a position dumping the fuel into a reservoir where the fuel mixes with lower temperature fuel;a temperature responsive thermostatic element for moving the valve element in response to the temperature of the diesel fuel;and a temperature relief valve provided in the housing to dump the returning fuel into the reservoir.2. The thermostatic valve of further comprising the temperature relief valve is one or more bi-metallic leaves mounted in an opening in the valve housing.3. The thermostatic valve of further comprising the temperature relief valve being a plurality of bi-metallic leaves mounted in an opening in the valve housing.4. The thermostatic valve of further comprising the temperature relief valve being located between the valve element and the inlet of the fuel pump.5. The thermostatic valve of further comprising the temperature relief valve being one or more bi-metallic leaves mounted in an opening of the housing at a location where the fuel reaches the one or more bi-metallic leaves when the valve element is in the position directing the fuel ...

Hot Water Recovery

The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example is manifest as a selective hot water isolation device that is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a first water line and a second water line and where the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control water cross-over from the second water line into the first water line based upon water flow through the first water line.

ELECTRONIC MIXING VALVE IN STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER

A hot water heater includes a hot water tank having a cold water inlet line and a hot water outlet line, an electronically controlled mixing valve fluid coupled to the cold water inlet line and the hot water outlet line and mixed output line and a controller operatively coupled to the mixing valve. A temperature sensor is operatively coupled to the mixed output line and the controller, the controller being operative in response to the sensor to detect a temperature of the water in the mixed output line, compare a setpoint temperature to the detected temperature of the water in the mixed output line, and regulate a flow of one or both of cold water from the cold water input line and hot water from the hot water output line through the electronically controlled mixing valve to maintain the detected temperature at the setpoint temperature. 1. A hot water heater system comprising:a hot water tank having a cold water inlet line and a hot water outlet line;an electronically controlled mixing valve fluid coupled to the cold water inlet line and the hot water outlet line;a mixed output line from the electronically controlled mixing valve;a controller operatively coupled to the electronically controlled mixing valve; detect a temperature of water in the mixed output line;', 'compare a setpoint temperature of a desired hot water temperature output to the detected temperature of the water in the mixed output line; and', 'regulate a flow of one or both of cold water from the cold water input line and hot water from the hot water output line through the electronically controlled mixing valve to maintain the detected temperature of the water in the mixed output line at the setpoint temperature., 'a temperature sensor operatively coupled to the mixed output line and the controller, the controller being operative in response to the sensor to2. The hot water heater system of claim 1 , further comprising a water flow sensor in the mixed output line coupled to the controller claim 1 , ...

PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE BALANCING VALVE SYSTEM FOR A ROMAN TUB

A method for avoiding scalding a bather with hot water from a hand held shower head, including operationally connecting hot and cold water supplies to a bathtub fill spigot, operationally connecting a compact pressure balanced valve having an output and a plurality of inputs to a bathtub deck, operationally connecting the compact pressure balanced valve output to the hand held shower head, operationally connecting a hot water source and a cold water source to respective pressure balanced valve inputs, and actuating the hand held shower head to achieve a water output characterized by a predetermined pressure and maximum temperature from the pressure balanced valve. 1. A method for controlling the water temperature and pressure output from a hand held shower head , comprising the steps of:a) connecting a pressure balancing valve having an output and a plurality of inputs to a bathtub deck;b) hydraulically connecting the pressure balanced valve output to the hand held shower head;c) hydraulically connecting a hot water source and a cold water source to respective pressure balanced valve inputs; andd) controlledly actuating the pressure balanced valve to achieve a water output from the hand held shower characterized by a predetermined maximum pressure and temperature;wherein the pressure balanced valve, the hot water source, the cold water source and the hand held shower head are hydraulically connected without the need of a diverter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure balanced valve is adapted to supply water to the hand held shower head claim 1 , wherein the water has a water pressure and a water temperature claim 1 , and wherein the water pressure and water temperature are controlled by the pressure balanced valve.3. A method for providing a water mixture to a handheld shower head comprising:a) connecting a hot water source and a cold water source to a bathtub spigot;b) connecting a hot water feeder pipe and a cold water feeder pipe to the respective hot ...

FAUCET

A faucet has a multiway tube and a water mixer installed in the multiway tube. The water mixer has a balance unit and a mixing element, and the water mixer can be connected to two water sources. When the pressure of one water source varies rapidly, the balance element can modulate the effect that may influence the flow rate of each water source. The mixing element is, on the other hand, adapted to mix the two water flows. As such, the faucet of the present invention can stabilize the temperature of the mixed water outlet. 1. A faucet , comprising:a multiway tube, having a receiving portion, a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and an outlet, the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet, and the outlet communicating with a bottom of the receiving portion;a water mixer, including a shell, a balance element, a mixing element, and an adjusting element, the shell having a transversal plate, the transversal plate having a first surface and a second surface, a first chamber being defined between the first surface and the shell, a second chamber and a third chamber being defined between the second surface and the shell, the transversal plate being formed with a first passage and a second passage, both of which communicate the first chamber with the second chamber, the third chamber being isolated from the second chamber, the third chamber being located below the first chamber and being communicated with the first chamber, the second chamber being below the first chamber and communicating with the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet of the multiway tube, the third chamber communicating with the outlet of the multiway tube, the balance element comprising a first tube unit, a second tube unit and a pressure balancer, the tube units being disposed in the second chamber, the first tube unit having a through hole communicated with the first passage, the second tube unit having a through hole communicated with the second passage, each tube unit having a lateral bore ...

Thermostat

A thermostat apparatus may include a valve body including a first valve, a second valve, wherein the first valve may be integrally connected with the second valve , and a drive portion the drive portion includes a wax case that wax may be charged therein, a piston guide connected to a front end portion of the wax case, a piston that may be slidably inserted into the piston guide and movable in accordance with expansion or contraction of the wax, a semi-fluid that may be charged between the wax and the piston, and a rubber layer that may be formed on an upper end portion surface of the piston to seal a space the piston and an interior circumference of the piston guide.

Stabilized Thermal Energy Output System

A thermal energy storage system utilizes a high temperature storage segment having flow passages extending through the storage segment whereby a working fluid can extract energy from the storage system for powering conventional downstream equipment. A mixing manifold cooperates with an outlet manifold for reducing the temperature of the working fluid to a temperature safe for the downstream equipment. The mixing manifold, an outlet manifold, an inlet manifold and a support base for the high temperature storage segment, are all of a high temperature tolerant material allowing the high temperature storage segment to operate at temperatures in excess of 1000° C. and preferably to temperatures above 1400° C. The temperature of the working fluid provided to the conventional equipment can be managed to be below a maximum temperature which in many cases may be about 700° C. 2. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in wherein said series of mixing members are baffles provided in the mixing chamber.3. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in wherein said baffles are positioned in said mixing chamber to provide a direct radiation block through said mixing chamber.4. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in wherein fluid flow mixing manifold is of a ceramic material.5. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in wherein fluid flow mixing manifold is of a ceramic material.6. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in whereinsaid controller regulates said fluid flows passing through said input ports to cause the mixed fluid flow passing through said output port to be at a temperature below approximately 700° C.7. A fluid mixing manifold as claimed in claim wherein said controller is adjustable to set a preselected temperature output of the mixed fluid flow.819.-. (canceled)20. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed in wherein the housing includes therein a cool mixing flow input passage leading to said cool mixing flow input port.21. A fluid flow mixing manifold as claimed ...

WATER HEATER APPLIANCE

A water heater appliance includes a tank and a heated water conduit extending from the tank. A mixing valve is coupled to the heated water conduit, and a heat trap is mounted to the heated water conduit upstream of the mixing valve. The heat trap includes a membrane disposed within the heated water conduit. The membrane of the heat trap may assist with obstructing recirculation of heated water from the tank into the heated water conduit. 1. A water heater appliance , comprising:a tank;a heated water conduit extending from the tank;a mixing valve coupled to the heated water conduit; anda heat trap mounted to the heated water conduit upstream of the mixing valve, the heat trap comprising a membrane disposed within and extending across an interior volume of the heated water conduit.2. The water heater appliance of claim 1 , wherein the heat trap further comprises a bracket mounted to the heated water conduit at an inlet of the heated water conduit claim 1 , the membrane of the heat trap mounted to the bracket of the heat trap.3. The water heater appliance of claim 1 , wherein the membrane of the heat trap comprises a compliant plastic.4. The water heater appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a cold water conduit mounted to the tank and an additional heat trap mounted to the cold water conduit claim 1 , the additional heat trap comprising a membrane disposed within and extending across an interior volume of the cold water conduit.5. The water heater appliance of claim 4 , wherein the additional heat trap further comprises a bracket mounted to the cold water conduit at an outlet of the cold water conduit claim 4 , the membrane of the additional heat trap mounted to the bracket of the additional heat trap.6. The water heater appliance of claim 4 , wherein the membrane of the heat trap and the membrane of the additional heat trap are disc shaped7. The water heater appliance of claim 4 , wherein the membrane of the heat trap and the membrane of the additional heat trap ...

HOT WATER RECOVERY

The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example is manifest as a selective hot water isolation device that is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a first water line and a second water line and where the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control water cross-over from the second water line into the first water line based upon water flow through the first water line. 1. A selective hot water isolation device that is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a hot water line and a cold water line and where the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control cold water cross-over from the cold water line into the hot water line based upon water flow through the hot water line.2. The selective hot water isolation device of claim 1 , wherein the selective hot water isolation device is further configured to allow the cold water cross-over for a window of time after water flow through the first water line stops.3. The selective hot water isolation device of claim 2 , wherein the window of time starts immediately after water flow through the hot water line stops or wherein the window of time starts after a delay period.4. The selective hot water isolation device of claim 1 , wherein the selective hot water isolation device is configured to function as a valve such that the cold water cross-over occurs subsequent to the water flow through the hot water line.5. The selective hot water isolation device of claim 1 , wherein the selective hot water isolation device is configured to function as a delay valve such that the cold water cross-over is delayed by a defined duration after cessation of the water flow through the hot water line.6. The selective hot water isolation device of claim 5 , wherein the defined duration is defined claim 5 , at least in part claim 5 , by a relationship between a volume of the selective hot water isolation device and a dimension of a ...

HEAT MEDIUM CIRCULATION DEVICE

Provided is a heat medium circulation device with a simple structure, capable of reducing power consumption in performing an anti-freezing treatment. A first heat medium circuit and a second heat medium circuit are connected via a connector An anti-freezing control unit activates the first pump with the second pump in a stopped state, when preventing the heat medium in the first heat medium circuit from freezing. 1. A heat medium circulation device comprising:a first heat medium circuit provided with a heating unit configured to heat a heat medium;a first pump provided in the first heat medium circuit to forcibly flow the heat medium from upstream to downstream of the first heat medium circuit;a second heat medium circuit which is provided with a heat utilizing load using the heat of the heat medium;a second pump provided in the second heat medium circuit to forcibly flow the heat medium from upstream to downstream of the second heat medium circuit;a connector provided between the first heat medium circuit and the second heat medium circuit to connect both circuits; anda heat medium circulation control unit configured to synchronously activate the first pump and the second pump to circulate the heat medium between the first heat medium circuit and the second heat medium circuit in a case of using the heat of the heat medium by using the heat utilizing load,wherein the connector includes: a body with an internal hollow formed by a cylindrical peripheral wall; a first inlet port which is formed in the body peripheral wall to introduce the heat medium from the first heat medium circuit to an inside of the body; a first outlet port which is formed in a position for receiving the heat medium, which is introduced from the first inlet port formed in the body peripheral wall, to deliver the heat medium from the inside of the body to the second heat medium circuit; a second inlet port which is formed in the body peripheral wall to introduce the heat medium from the second ...

MULTI-FUNCTION VALVE CORE WITH DRINKING WATER CONTROL FUNCTION

The invention discloses a multi-function valve core with a drinking water control function, which comprises a housing, an upper cover, a handle, a rotor, a drive plate, a movable ceramic disc and a stationary ceramic disc, wherein the housing and the stationary ceramic disc are respectively provided with a hot water inlet hole, a cold water inlet hole, a mixed cold and hot water outlet hole, a drinking water inlet hole and a drinking water outlet hole at corresponding positions, and the movable ceramic disc is provided with a first cavity and a second cavity. In this technical solution, the functions of two valve cores are integrated as a whole, thus simplifying the product structure. 1123456712345673434832455676711771727375746616261747562717273551525344142432212223452. A multi-function valve core with a drinking water control function , comprising a housing () , an upper cover () , a handle () , a rotor () , a drive plate () , a movable ceramic disc () and a stationary ceramic disc () , wherein the housing () and the upper cover () are clamped together by a clamping buckle to form a housing assembly of the valve core , the handle () , the rotor () , the drive plate () , the movable ceramic disc () and the stationary ceramic disc () are mounted in the housing assembly , a lower end of the handle () is mounted in the rotor () , the handle () is connected with the rotor () via a pin () , an upper end of the handle () protrudes from a cover hole in the middle of the upper cover () , the rotor () is connected with the drive plate () , the drive plate () and the movable ceramic disc () are clamped together , the stationary ceramic disc () is mounted below the movable ceramic disc () , the stationary ceramic disc () is clamped into the housing () , the housing () and the stationary ceramic disc () are respectively provided with a hot water inlet hole (-) , a cold water inlet hole (-) , a mixed cold and hot water outlet hole (-) , a drinking water inlet hole (-) and a ...

Hand Washing Station

A water dispenser assembly for a hand washing station includes a water heater having a water tank and a heating element configured to heat water contained in the water tank, the water tank having an inlet conduit connected to a water source and an outlet conduit, a water outlet connected to the outlet conduit and configured to receive water from the water heater through the outlet conduit, and a valve in fluid communication with the water heater and configured to selectively permit the water to be forced from the water tank and through the water outlet to dispense the water. The hand washing station may include a computer device configured for controlling components of the station. 1. A system comprising:a hand washing station configured to be positioned in a facility and configured for dispensing water from a water outlet;one or more occupancy sensors positioned and configured to monitor presence of users within the facility; receiving occupancy data from the one or more occupancy sensors; and', 'controlling operation of the hand washing station based on the occupancy data., 'one or more computer devices connected to the hand washing station and the one or more occupancy sensors, the one or more computer devices programmed with computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause one or more processors of the one or more computer devices to perform2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions are further configured to cause the one or more processors to perform:determining a room occupancy index indicating a proportion of a maximum workload of the facility that is necessary based on the occupancy data;controlling the hand washing station to operate in a first mode if the room occupancy index exceeds an occupancy threshold; andcontrolling the hand washing station to operate in a second mode different from the first mode if the room occupancy index does not exceed the occupancy threshold.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the hand ...

COMBINED WATER HEATER AND THERMOSTATIC CONTROL

A combined water heater and thermostatic control device that combines the functionality of a water heater, thermostat and shut off valve, and may be installed in various aircraft lavatory applications to facilitate installation, consolidate functions, and reduce the probability of leaks. The combined device may include a water tank assembly, a torque motor valve and servo valve assembly, and a shut-off valve assembly. The combined device may also include a temperature control unit that senses water temperature in a water tank assembly and may activate a water heater. 1. A water heater and thermostatic control device for a lavatory faucet , comprising:a hot water tank having a reservoir and a heating element disposed within the reservoir, the heating element heats ambient temperature water received by the reservoir to produce hot water;a thermal mixing valve configured to mix hot water received from the hot water tank with ambient temperature water to produce mixed temperature water;a shut off valve configured to permit flow of mixed temperature water to the lavatory faucet; anda control unit that is in communication with the lavatory faucet, wherein the control unit is configured to open the shut off valve when instructed by the lavatory faucet.2. The water heater and thermostatic control device of claim 1 , wherein the faucet is temperature adjustable to output water at one or more desired temperatures claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is in communication with the thermal mixing valve to control metering of hot water and ambient temperature water within the thermal mixing valve to produce mixed temperature water having a temperature that equals the one or more desired temperatures.3. The water heater and thermostatic control device of claim 2 , wherein the control unit adjusts metering within the thermal mixing valve based on temperature readings from a thermocouple that measures temperature of the mixed temperature water.4. The water heater and thermostatic ...

THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE FOR CONTROLLING HOT AND COLD FLUIDS TO BE MIXED

This cartridge comprises a base (), a fixed attached piece (), a spool () for controlling the temperature of the mixture of the hot and cold fluids, and a thermostatic element making it possible to move the spool along an axis. The base simultaneously delimits an outlet orifice () for the mixture, an inlet orifice () for the cold fluid that supplies, via a first distribution channel (F), cold fluid around the spool, a passage (F), delimited axially between the spool and the base, and an inlet orifice () for the hot fluid that supplies, via a second channel (C) for distribution hot fluid around the spool, a passage (C) delimited axially between the spool and the attached piece. In order for the base to remain simple and cost-effective to produce, while still favoring the flow of high fluid flow rates through it, the invention proposes to close, axially toward the outlet orifice, the first distribution channel by means of the spool and the second distribution channel by means of the attached piece. 1. A thermostatic cartridge for controlling cold and hot fluids to be mixed , comprising:a hollow base, which defines an axis and which delimits both a first inlet orifice for a first of the cold and hot fluids, and a second inlet orifice for the second fluid, and an outlet orifice for a mixture of the cold and hot fluids, the first and second inlet orifices emerging separately on a first axial side of the base while the outlet orifice emerges on a second axial side of the base, axially opposite the first side;an attached piece, which is fixedly connected to the base while being arranged inside the outlet orifice, and axially through which the mixture flows;a spool for controlling the temperature of the mixture, which:has first and second opposite axial faces, turned toward the first axial side and the second axial side of the base, respectively,delimits a first passage for the first fluid, said first passage being axially delimited between the first axial face of the spool ...

WATER HEATER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A water heater appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The method includes receiving a first temperature measurement from a temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, receiving a second temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, and establishing if water is flowing through a conduit of the water heater appliance based at least in part on the first and second temperature measurements. 1. A method for operating a water heater appliance , the water heater appliance having a tank and a heating element for heating water within the tank , the water heater appliance also having a cold water conduit for directing a flow of water into the tank and a hot water conduit for directing water out of the tank , the water heater appliance further having a mixing valve , the mixing valve configured for regulating a temperature of water within the hot water conduit by selectively directing a flow of relatively cool water into the hot water conduit , the water heater appliance also having a temperature sensor positioned downstream of the mixing valve for measuring a temperature of water within the hot water conduit , the method comprising:setting the mixing valve of the water heater appliance to a default position when water is not flowing through the hot water conduit of the water heater appliance;receiving a first temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance;receiving a second temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance after said step of receiving the first temperature measurement;determining whether a rate of change of the temperature of water within the hot water conduit is greater than a predetermined value based at least in part on the first and second temperature measurements; andestablishing that water is flowing through the hot water conduit of the water heater appliance if the rate of change of the temperature of water within the hot ...

WATER HEATING APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS HEATED WATER FLOW AND METHOD FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

A method of hydraulic fracturing of an oil producing formation includes the provision of a heating apparatus which is transportable and that has a vessel for containing water. The method contemplates heating the water up to a temperature of about 200° F. (93.3° C.). A water stream of cool or cold water is transmitted from a source to a mixer, the cool water stream being at ambient temperature. The mixer has an inlet that receives cool or cold water from the source and an outlet that enables a discharge of a mix of cool or cold water and the hot water. After mixing in the mixer, the water assumes a temperature that is suitable for mixing with chemicals that are used in the fracturing process, such as a temperature of about 40°-120° F.+ (4.4-48.9° C.+). An outlet discharges a mix of the cool and hot water to surge tanks or to mixing tanks. In the mixing tanks, a proppant and an optional selected chemical or chemicals are added to the water which has been warmed. From the mixing tanks, the water with proppant and optional chemicals is injected into the well for part of the hydraulic fracturing operation. The mixer preferably employs lateral fittings that enable heated water to enter the mixer bore at an acute angle. The mixer can also provide a lateral fitting that exits the mixer bore upstream of the first lateral fitting, the second lateral fitting transmitting water via a conduit such as a hose to the heater. 1. A method of heating fluid for use in fracturing an oil and/or gas producing formation , comprising the steps of:a) providing a heating apparatus for heating fluid to a temperature of at least about 40 degrees F. (4.4 degrees C.);b) transmitting a stream of cool or cold fluid to a mixer, the cool or cold fluid stream being at a temperature of less than a predetermined target temperature;c) the mixer having a first inlet that receives cool or cold fluid from the stream of step “b” and a first outlet that enables discharge of a substantially continuous stream ...

Thermostatic mixing valve

Thermostatic mixing valve including a valve body provided with an inner cavity, a first inlet for a first flow of water into the cavity, a second inlet for a second flow) of water into the cavity, and an outlet for a third flow of mixed water exiting the cavity, a mixing device shaped to be placed in fluid connection with the first inlet, the second inlet and the outlet, and to define a mixing chamber for the first and second flow, the mixing device being internally provided with a thermostatic actuating element that is movable along an operating direction, and a temperature adjusting device provided with a housing and with a positioning element that is slidable with respect to the housing, and configured for adopting, by adjustment, a set position with respect to the housing, and for imposing on the thermostatic actuating element a calibration position along the operating direction corresponding to a desired mixing temperature.The mixing device includes a plug member connected to the thermostatic actuating element and drivable along the operating direction through the effect of a contracting/dilating movement of the thermostatic actuating element for controlling the entry of first flow and second flow into the mixing chamber so as to maintain the third flow at the desired mixing temperature. The mixing device is removably housed in the cavity by coupling at least one abutting portion of the mixing device with at least one abutting surface of the cavity. On the valve body, in a position opposite to the outlet, an opening end is provided to enable the mixing device to be inserted into the cavity; the temperature adjusting device, in a coupling configuration is shaped for coupling with the mixing device along a coupling surface and for closing the opening end; the positioning element is configured for remaining in the set position with respect to the housing also in a decoupling configuration of the temperature adjusting device from the mixing device and from the ...

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE AND RELATED THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE

Temperature adjusting device couplable with a valve body of a thermostatic mixing valve, including: 1. Temperature adjusting device couplable with a valve body of a thermostatic mixing valve , including:a hollow housing provided with a wall having at least one portion shaped for coupling firmly with an opening end provided on said valve body;an adjusting element received inside said housing and movable along an operating direction with respect to said housing between a first calibrating position and a second calibrating position to adjust, in use, a mixing temperature of a flow of water exiting said valve body;wherein on said wall at least one opening is obtained that is shaped for receiving a locking element, and that said adjusting element includes an abutting portion shaped for abutting on said locking element so as to arrest a movement of said adjusting element and limit a stroke thereof between said first and second calibrating position.2. Temperature adjusting device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one opening passes through a thickness of said wall claim 1 , said at least one opening being shaped so as to prevent an extraction of said locking element unless said locking element gets broken with consequent evidence of attempted or occurred tampering.3. Temperature adjusting device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one opening has an annular sector shape.4. Temperature adjusting device according to claim 1 , wherein on said wall at least one further opening is obtained cooperating with said at least one opening to receive said locking element.5. Temperature adjusting device according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one further opening passes through said thickness of said wall claim 4 , is shaped so as to prevent said locking element being extracted and has an annular sector shape.6. Temperature adjusting device according to claim 1 , wherein said abutting portion is an annular portion claim 1 , said abutting portion including at ...

THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE FOR A MIXING VALVE

Thermostatic cartridge for a mixing valve for mixing a cold incoming fluid and a hot incoming fluid in a determined proportion to form a mixture. A head includes a housing extending along a central axis, and a thermostatic regulating assembly. A regulating system defines an abutment surface adjustable in axial translation with respect to the head. A thermostatic system includes a heat sensitive first portion over which the mixture can flow, and a second portion to abut axially against the abutment surface. The first portion can move the second portion axially between plural positions relative to the first portion, the relative positions determined by the mixing temperature. A slide mounted on the first portion moves axially relative to the head for modifying the determined proportion, and may slide between a normal position and plural overtravel positions axially closer to the head than the normal position. 1. A thermostatic cartridge for a mixing valve , the mixing valve being intended for mixing a cold incoming fluid and a hot incoming fluid in a determined proportion to form a mixture having a mixing temperature , the cartridge comprising a head defining a housing extending along a central axis of the cartridge , and a thermostatic regulating assembly for controlling the mixing temperature , said thermostatic regulating assembly comprising:a regulating system at least partially received in the housing and defining an abutment surface adjustable in axial translation relative to the head,a thermostatic system comprising at least a first heat-sensitive portion over which the mixture is intended to flow, and a second portion adapted to abut axially against the abutment surface, the first portion being adapted to move the second portion axially between a plurality of positions relative to the first portion, the relative positions being determined by the mixing temperature; anda slide mounted on the first portion, the slide being movable in axial translation relative ...

WATER OUTLET PIPE COMPONENT

The invention discloses a water outlet pipe assembly comprising: a pipe body provided with a mounting end capable of being connected with the liner and a free end capable of extending into the liner, wherein a first water inlet is provided at a position of the pipe body close to a lower portion of the liner and enables the water in the lower portion of the liner to enter the pipe body, and a second water inlet is provided at a position of the pipe body close to an upper portion of the liner and enables the water in the upper portion of the liner to enter the pipe body;a blocking element movably provided on the pipe body and a first thermosensitive element provided on the pipe body, the first thermosensitive element can drive the blocking element to move at a preset temperature so as to regulate an opening of the first water inlet and/or the second water inlet; andan elastic returning element provided on the pipe body, the elastic returning element can apply a force to the blocking element for returning the blocking element. The water outlet pipe assembly in this invention has relatively high reliability. 1. A water outlet pipe assembly for installation in a liner of a water heater , characterized by comprising:a pipe body provided with a mounting end capable of being connected with the liner and a free end capable of extending into the liner, wherein a first water inlet is provided at a position of the pipe body close to a lower portion of the liner and enables the water in the lower portion of the liner to enter the pipe body, and a second water inlet is provided at a position of the pipe body close to an upper portion of the liner and enables the water in the upper portion of the liner to enter the pipe body;a blocking element movably provided on the pipe body and a first thermosensitive element provided on the pipe body, the first thermosensitive element can drive the blocking element to move at a preset temperature so as to regulate an opening of the first water ...

Self-Contained Thermal Mixing Valve

A self-contained thermal mixing valve includes a cap defining a bore, a relief spring and abutment plate within the bore, and a temperature responsive actuator arranged to generate an actuation force against said abutment plate when exposed to a predetermined increase in temperature. A slide is secured to the actuator and moves with the actuator in response to temperature changes. The slide defines a mixing chamber surrounding the temperature sensitive part of the actuator and includes a fluid flow slot axially aligned with the temperature sensitive part of the actuator. The slide is configured to move along a bore which includes axially offset fluid flow inlets, causing the fluid flow slot to vary fluid flow from the fluid flow inlets into the mixing chamber to produce a mixed outflow within a predetermined temperature range. The relief spring provide mechanical relief to the actuator in over-temperature situations.

WATER PRESSURE BALANCE ASSEMBLY AND VALVE CORE WITH SAME

Disclosed is a water pressure balance assembly comprising a water-passing member provided with a hot water hole through which hot water passes and a cold water hole through which cold water passes, and a water-stopping member housed within the water-passing member The water-stopping member is provided with a first and second water-passing sections corresponding to the hot and cold water holes respectively. A partition is provided between the first and second water-passing sections, wherein the first and second water-stopping sections are provided respectively outward of the first and second water-passing sections. The hot or cold water holes can be occluded completely or partially by the first and second water-stopping sections through movement of the water-stopping member. The water-passing and/or water-stopping members are/is made of ceramic material. A valve core with the water pressure balance assembly above is further provided. 1. A water pressure balance assembly comprising:a water-passing member provided with a hot water hole through which hot water passes and a cold water hole through which cold water passes; anda water-stopping member housed within the water-passing member,wherein the water-stopping member is provided with a first water-passing section and a second water-passing section corresponding to the hot water hole and the cold water hole respectively, a partition is provided between the first water-passing section and the second water-passing section, a first water-stopping section and a second water-stopping section are provided respectively outward of the first water-passing section and the second water-passing section,wherein the hot water hole or cold water hole can be occluded completely or partially by the first water-stopping section and the second water-stopping section through movement of the water-stopping member, and wherein the water-passing member and/or the water-stopping member are/is made of ceramic material.2. The water pressure ...

MIXING VALVE

A mixing valve () includes a valve body () having a hot fluid inlet (), a cold fluid inlet (), a mixed fluid outlet (), and a cavity () in the valve body () between the inlets () and the outlet (). Mixing valve () includes a liner () positioned in valve body () and a valve member () movable therein between a first position restricting the flow of hot fluid and a second position. Liner () includes a downstream valve seat () that, when engaged by valve member (), restricts flow of hot fluid past valve member (). 121-. (canceled)22. A mixing valve comprising:a valve body including a cold fluid inlet, and defining a cavity between the inlets and the outlet,a liner disposed in the cavity, the liner including a hot liner inlet in fluid communication with the hot fluid inlet, and a cold liner inlet in fluid communication with the cold fluid inlet, anda movable valve member disposed at least partially in the liner and movable between a first position to block the flow of fluid through the hot liner inlet and a second position to restrict flow of fluid from the hot liner inlet and cold liner inlet, the valve member including a weep opening to permit restricted flow of fluid therethrough when the valve member is in the second position.23. The mixing valve of claim 22 , wherein the liner includes an upstream valve seat claim 22 , and the valve member engages the upstream valve seat when the valve member is in the first position.24. The mixing valve of claim 22 , further comprising a thermostat coupled to the valve member to move the valve member in response to changing temperature of mixed fluid claim 22 , wherein upon failure of the thermostat claim 22 , the valve member moves to the second position.25. The mixing valve of claim 22 , wherein the valve member includes a cylindrical portion having an upstream end and a downstream end claim 22 , the upstream end engaging the first seat.26. The mixing valve of claim 25 , wherein the valve member further includes a disc coupled to ...

Temperature control valve and thermal management assembly having same

A thermostatic valve includes a valve body, first and second elastic members, a valve seat assembly, a valve core, and a thermal actuator. The thermostatic valve includes six ports, four valve port portions each having a valve port, and a first cavity and a second cavity which are isolated from each other. One of the third port, the fourth port and the sixth port is in communication with the second cavity, and the other two of the third port, the fourth port and the sixth port are configured to be in communication with the second cavity through valve ports; and one of the first port, the second port and the fifth port is in communication with the first cavity, and the other two of the first port, the second port and the fifth port are configured to be in communication with the first cavity through valve ports.

TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION MANAGEMENT

A telecommunication device for water damage mitigation management is described that includes a transceiver, a data input/output mechanism, a display mechanism, and a processor. The processor causes at least one of the transceiver to transmit over a telecommunication network, the data input/output mechanism to transmit through a hard-wired connection, and the display mechanism to display chamber dimension data, water damage data, and dehumidifier data. A required quantity of water to be removed from the chamber over a given period of time may be determined and displayed using at least the chamber dimension data and the water damage data. Further, whether the required quantity of water to be removed is greater than, less than, or approximately equal to an expected quantity of water to be removed by the chosen dehumidifier over the given period of time may also be determined and displayed. 1. A water damage mitigation management telecommunication device comprising:a transceiver operable to transmit and receive information data and communication data over at least a portion of a telecommunication network;a data input/output mechanism operable to transmit and receive information data through a hard-wired connection;a user input mechanism;a display mechanism;an electronic data storage; anda processor cooperatively operable with the transceiver, the data input/output mechanism, the user input mechanism, the display mechanism, and the electronic data storage, the processor being configured to: chamber dimension data, including dimensions of one or more rooms in a chamber in which water damage has occurred,', 'water damage data, including a category of water and a class of the water, which defines a type of damage that has occurred in the chamber, and', 'dehumidifier data, including a model type and a rating of a chosen dehumidifier to be used in removing water from the chamber;, 'cause at least one of the transceiver to transmit, the data input/output mechanism to transmit, ...

Thermostatic valve with anti-failure provisions

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

FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE

A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter. 1. A faucet comprising:a handle attachment base; anda handle coupled to the handle attachment base and supported for rotation about a rotational axis to control a first water parameter; anda dial supported for rotation relative to the handle to control a second water parameter.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein:the handle attachment base has a longitudinal base axis;the handle has a longitudinal handle axis; andthe rotational axis is angularly offset from the longitudinal base axis and the longitudinal handle axis, such that the angular position of the longitudinal handle axis relative to the longitudinal base axis varies as the handle is rotated about the rotational axis.3. The faucet of claim 2 , wherein:the handle attachment base defines a handle movement plane angularly offset from the longitudinal base axis; andthe rotational axis extends perpendicular to the handle movement plane.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the longitudinal handle axis is oriented at a first angle relative to the rotational axis claim 3 , and the longitudinal handle axis is oriented at a second angle relative to the longitudinal base axis claim 3 , the first angle being substantially constant and the second angle varying as the handle is rotated about the rotational axis.5. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein in a first angular position of the handle the longitudinal handle axis extends in a vertical direction claim 3 , and in a second angular position of the handle the longitudinal handle axis extends substantially perpendicular to the first angular position in a horizontal direction.6. The faucet of claim 1 , further comprising:a first position sensor operably coupled to the handle to detect the position of the handle relative to the ...

BED DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHODS

Introduced are a bed device system and methods for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling the bed device system, e.g., a temperature of the bed device, based on the analysis. 1. A bed system for measuring a biological signal associated with a user and an environment property , and based on said biological signal and said environment property automatically adjusting a temperature of a mattress , said bed system comprising: a sensor strip, wherein said sensor strip comprises a user sensor configured to measure said biological signal associated with said user, wherein said biological signal comprises a heart rate associated with said user, and a breathing rate associated with said user;', 'a temperature regulating layer configured to adjust said temperature of said mattress;, 'a bed device configured to receive an instruction to heat said mattress to a specified temperature, said bed device comprising a mattress cover, said mattress cover further comprisingan environment sensor, configured to measure said environment property, wherein said environment property comprises a current time, a temperature, a humidity, a light intensity, or a sound intensity; determine, based on said biological signal associated with said user and said environment property, a change in a sleep state associated with said user; and', 'when said change in said sleep state comprises a transition from awake to asleep, send a control signal to said bed device., 'a processor communicatively coupled to said bed device and said environment sensor, said processor configured to2. The bed system of claim 1 , wherein said processor determines presence associated with said user claim 1 , and motion associated with said user claim 1 , based on said biological signal associated with said user.3. The bed system of claim 1 , wherein said processor is configured to:receive an input from said user; ...

PRESSURE BALANCING MIXING VALVE AND WATER VALVE INCLUDING THE SAME

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

MULTISTAGE AUTOMATED THERMAL BALANCING VALVE

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

Machine Tools And Methods Of Operation Thereof

A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool, and a method of adjusting the temperature of a fluid being supplied to a machine tool. The assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly with a high level of accuracy. The assembly comprises a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid, a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location, and a control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location. 1. A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool , wherein the assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly , and the assembly comprises:a fluid inlet for receiving a flow of the fluid at a temperature below the setpoint temperature;a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid;a fluid outlet for outputting the fluid;a fluid conduit arrangement which is coupled to the fluid outlet to carry the fluid to the machine tool;a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location; anda control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location.2. The combination of claim ...

AIRCRAFT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

An aircraft water supply system supplies water to a water discharge port in an aircraft. A cold water flow path supplies cold water to the water discharge port. A hot water flow path supplies hot water to the water discharge port. A first control valve adjusts the flow rate of cold water flowing through the cold water flow path. A second control valve adjusts the flow rate of hot water flowing through the hot water flow path. A temperature sensor detects the water temperature at any point up to the water discharge port. A flow control unit controls the opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor. 1. An aircraft water supply system for supplying water to a water discharge port in an aircraft , the system comprising:a cold water flow path that supplies cold water to the water discharge port;a hot water flow path that supplies hot water to the water discharge port;a first control valve that adjusts a flow rate of the cold water flowing through the cold water flow path;a second control valve that adjusts a flow rate of the hot water flowing through the hot water flow path;a temperature sensor that detects a water temperature at any point up to the water discharge port; anda flow control unit that controls an opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor.2. The aircraft water supply system according to claim 1 , further comprising a mixing supply unit that mixes the cold water and the hot water downstream from the first control valve and the second control valve and supplies mixed water to the water discharge port claim 1 , whereinthe mixing supply unit comprises the temperature sensor, andthe flow control unit controls the opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature in the mixing supply unit.3. The aircraft ...

Three-way modulating valve for temperature control

A temperature sensor for a first fluid senses a temperature of the first fluid downstream of a heat exchanger. A supply for a second fluid changes a temperature of the first fluid. The supply for the second fluid passes through the heat exchanger. A valve is positioned upstream of the said heat exchanger on the supply for the second fluid, and controls a flow rate of the second fluid diverted into a bypass line compared to a flow rate of the second fluid directed through the heat exchanger, with the three-way valve controlled by a control in response to feedback from said temperature sensor. The valve changes the respective flow rates delivered into the bypass line and through the said heat exchanger in a non-linear manner with a change in valve position. A manned spaceship is also disclosed.

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION SYSTEM WITH SEPARABLE COOLING ASSEMBLY

Generally described, embodiments are directed to a temperature calibration system that includes a closed fluidic system and a cooling assembly configured to remove heat from the closed fluidic system. The cooling assembly is configured to move between a coupled position, in which the cooling assembly is thermally coupled to (e.g., abutting) a condenser of the closed fluidic system, and a decoupled position, in which the cooling assembly is thermally decoupled (e.g., spaced apart) from the condenser of the closed fluidic system. In at least one embodiment, while in the decoupled position, components of the cooling assembly may be protected from damage that may occur at elevated temperatures. 1. A temperature calibration system , comprising:a calibration unit configured to receive one or more device elements to be calibrated;a closed fluidic system configured to remove heat from the calibration unit, the closed fluidic system including a condenser and an evaporator; anda cooling assembly configured to move between a coupled position, in which the cooling assembly is abutting the condenser, and a decoupled position, in which the cooling assembly is spaced from the condenser by a gap.2. The temperature calibration system of claim 1 , further comprising compression springs having first ends coupled a fixed component and second ends coupled to a movable component claim 1 , the compression springs being biased to move the cooling assembly from the coupled position to the decoupled position.3. The temperature calibration system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller and one or more linear actuators that are coupled to the controller claim 1 , the controller being configured to actuate the linear actuators to cause the cooling assembly to move from the decoupled position to the coupled position.4. The temperature calibration system of claim 3 , further comprising a temperature sensor coupled to the controller and configured to provide a signal indicative of a ...

Single-Handle Dual-Control Thermostatic Valve and Single-Handle Dual-Control Thermostatic Faucet

For the single-handle dual-control thermostatic valve and the faucet, a hot water incoming channel, a hot water outgoing channel, a cold water incoming channel and a cold water outgoing channel are provided in the valve core body respectively. A static ceramic chip is provided above the valve core body in the valve jacket, a dynamic ceramic chip is provided on the static ceramic chip. On the static ceramic chip, a hot water inlet passage, a hot water outlet passage a cold water inlet passage and a cold water outlet passage are provided separately, the hot water inlet passage, the hot water outlet passage, the cold water inlet passage and the cold water outlet passage are connected correspondingly with the hot water incoming channel, the hot water outgoing channel, the cold water incoming channel and the cold water outgoing channel of the valve core body respectively. On the dynamic ceramic chip, a hot water controlling channel and a cold water controlling channel are provided. The hot water controlling channel can open or shut off both the hot water inlet passage and the hot water outlet passage on the static ceramic chip, and the cold water controlling channel can open or shut off both the cold water inlet passage and the cold water outlet passage on the static ceramic chip. The dynamic ceramic chip in the present invention does not change the flow of hot water and cold water into the regulator during its rotation, the hot incoming water and the cold incoming water can be opened or shut off by the sliding dynamic ceramic chip so as to regulate the water flow. 1. A single-handle dual-control thermostatic valve comprisesa valve core body,a valve jacket hermetically-connected with the upper part of the valve core body; anda valve seat located at the bottom of the valve core body, whereinthe valve core body and the valve seat forms a space for accommodating a temperature regulating part and a water mixing zone; a flow part and a control part is provided in the valve ...

Single-Handle Dual-control Thermostatic Faucet

A single-handle dual-control thermostatic faucet, comprises a faucet shell, a thermostatic valve provided in the faucet shell, a handle which controls the thermostatic valve, a cold water incoming pipe, a hot water incoming pipe and a mixed water outgoing pipe which are connected with the faucet shell, the handle is connected with the driving lever of the thermostatic valve; wherein the cold water incoming pipe and the hot water incoming pipe form an internal control cavity respectively, inside the control cavity, the following are provided: a hollow guiding part which is connected with the water inlet of the control cavity; a piston part provided between the guiding part and the water outgoing end of the control cavity; the internal cavity of the piston part is connected with the internal cavity of the guiding part, and the piston part has a water drawing portion, an elastomer action portion and a contact portion which are connected with one another successively can move axially inside the control cavity, the water drawing portion is embedded into and connected with the guiding part, the contact portion is against the water outlet of the control cavity, and a seal ring is provided between the outer edge of the elastomer action portion and the internal wall of the control cavity; a displacement elastomer provided between the elastomer action portion and the guiding part; a sealing pad provided on its installing portion can change the water route between the guiding part and the piston part. 1. A single-handle dual-control thermostatic faucet , comprisesa faucet shell,a thermostatic valve provided in the faucet shell,a handle which controls the thermostatic valve,a cold water incoming pipe, a hot water incoming pipe and a mixed water outgoing pipe which are connected with the faucet shell, the handle is connected with the driving lever of the thermostatic valve; whereinthe cold water incoming pipe and the hot water incoming pipe form an internal control cavity ...

Thermostatic cartridge for regulating hot and cold fluids to be mixed

A cartridge comprising a slide valve for regulating the temperature of a mixture of hot and cold fluids is provided. The slide valve is, under the action of a thermostatic element and with respect to an external casing of the cartridge, movable along the central axis of the casing so as to inversely vary the respective cross sections of flow of a cold-fluid inlet and a hot-fluid inlet. Therefore the cartridge can, in an economical and easy manner, regulate high flows of hot fluid and/or cold fluid. The slide valve delimits externally a groove for channelling hot fluid, which can distribute the supply of hot fluid from the hot-fluid inlet over the entire external periphery of the slide valve, and/or a groove for channelling cold fluid which can distribute the supply of cold fluid from the cold-fluid inlet over the entire external periphery of the slide valve.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR OUTPUT VOLUME

A method for controlling air volume including: 1) inputting a target air volume into a microprocessor control unit of a motor controller; 2) starting a motor by the motor controller and allowing the motor to work in a steady state under a rotational speed; 3) recording the torque and rotational speed in the steady state, establishing a functional relation formula Q=F (T, n, V) for calculating the air volume, and calculating an air volume in the steady state; 4) comparing the target air volume with the calculated air volume; 5) re-recording a steady torque after the motor falls on a new steady state under an increased or reduced rotational speed, and recalculating the air volume in the new steady state; and 6) repeating steps 4) and 5) to adjust the rotational speed until the calculated air volume is equal or equivalent to the target air volume. 1. A method for controlling air volume provided by a motor , the method comprising:{'sub': 'ref', '1) inputting a target air volume Qinto a microprocessor control unit of a motor controller;'}2) starting the motor by the motor controller and allowing the motor to work in a steady state under a rotational speed;3) recording a torque and a rotational speed n in the steady state, acquiring an adjustment coefficient V under the rotational speed n through a table look-up method, establishing a functional relation formula Q=F (T, n, V) for calculating the air volume, Q representing the air volume, T representing the torque, n representing the rotational speed, V representing the adjustment coefficient, and each rotational speed section having a corresponding adjustment coefficient, and calculating an air volume Qc in the steady state;{'sub': ref', 'ref', 'ref', 'ref, '4) comparing the target air volume Qwith the calculated air volume Qc by the microprocessor control unit of the motor controller, and a) maintaining the rotational speed, allowing the motor to work in the steady state and recording the torque T when the target air ...

ASSEMBLY FOR MANUFACTURING A CARTRIDGE FOR REGULATING THE MIXTURE OF COLD AND HOT FLUIDS

An assembly for manufacturing a cartridge for regulating cold and hot fluids to be mixed, includes a pre-assembled base module, with a base, which encloses a mixing chamber with first and second inlets, for a cold fluid and for a hot fluid, respectively, and an outlet for a mixture of the cold and hot fluids, a slide, which is movable in the chamber so as to inversely vary a flow of the hot and cold fluids, and a thermostatic actuator arranged in the chamber, which moves the slide to a position corresponding to a pre-set temperature for the mixture. The assembly has at least two specific modules from among a single-control module, a sequential module and a dual-control module, each module being pre-assembled and including a housing suitable for being attached to the base, and an adjustment member movably mounted in the housing. 1. An assembly for manufacturing a cartridge for regulating cold and hot fluids to be mixed , said assembly comprising:a base module, comprising:a base, which defines a main axis and which contains a chamber for mixing cold and hot fluids, said chamber being connected to the outside of the base by both first and second inlets, for the cold fluid and for the hot fluid, respectively, and an outlet for a mixture of the cold and hot fluids,a slide valve that is movable parallel to the main axis inside the chamber so as to vary inversely the respective flow sections of a first passage, supplied by the first inlet, and a second passage, supplied by the second inlet, anda thermostatic actuator, which is at least partly arranged in the chamber and which, based on the temperature of the mixture, moves the slide valve inside the chamber up to a regulating position corresponding to a control temperature that is defined by the axial position of a dedicated part of the thermostatic actuator; andat least two specific modules from among a single control module, a sequential module and a dual control module, each of said single control, sequential and dual ...

MIXER VALVE DEVICE

A mixer valve device, in particular for mixing hot and cold water, has a movable shutter that adjusts the flow of hot water and of cold water into a mixing chamber so as to have in the outlet mixed hot/cold water at a given preset temperature; the device combines a gearmotor and a thermostat; during the step of setting the device the gearmotor moves the shutter to the position substantially corresponding to the required temperature of the mixed water; the thermostat maintains the required temperature within a preset tolerance by moving the shutter correspondingly. A mixer valve device is thus made that has reduced mechanical wear and low electric consumption and is safe and reliable. 1. Mixer valve device , in particular for mixing hot and cold water , comprising(a) valve body in which a hot water inlet conduit,(b) a cold water inlet conduit,(c) a mixing chamber including a movable shutter that adjusts the flow of hot and cold ater into the mixing chamber,(d) a mixed water outlet conduit connected to the mixing chamber, wherein water is mixed in the outlet conduit at a given preset temperature,e) a gearmotor including a logic unit for activating and deactivating the gearmotor and(f) a thermostat that is integral with the shutter,wherein the gearmotor is connected to the shutter through the thermostat to move the shutter in the mixing chamber,wherein the gearmotor is activated to move the shutter into a position substantially corresponding to the required temperature value of the mixed water and once the aforesaid position is reached the gearmotor is deactivated, andwherein the thermostat maintains the required temperature within a preset tolerance by moving the shutter correspondingly.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one thermal probe is also provided arranged at the outlet conduit and connected to the logic unit claim 1 , to detect the temperature of the water mixed inside the outlet conduit claim 1 , the logic unit activating the gearmotor ...

MIXING VALVE

A mixing valve having a housing and first and second flow control valves. The housing has a mixing chamber, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first flow control valve controls fluid flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber, and the second flow control valve controls fluid flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber. The first and second outlets each have a size so that the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 in a mid-open position of both flow control valves, and the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters. 1. (canceled)2. A mixing valve comprising:a housing having a first outlet, a second outlet, and a mixing chamber;a first flow control valve for controlling flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber; anda second flow control valve for controlling flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber;wherein the first and second outlets each have a size so that the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 when both the first and second flow controls valves are in a mid-open position, andwherein the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters.3. The mixing valve of claim 2 , wherein the mixing valve has a flow rate of approximately 25 liters per minute at 1 bar when both flow control valves are in the mid-open position.4. The mixing valve of claim 3 , wherein the first and second outlets each have a diameter of approximately six millimeters.5. The mixing valve of claim 4 , wherein the housing includes a cold water inlet claim 4 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the first outlet claim 4 , and a hot water inlet claim 4 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the second outlet.6. The mixing valve of claim 5 , wherein the first ...

A VALVE DEVICE

A valve device including a first wall configured to be received by a valve housing; a second wall located in an inboard direction of the first wall; and a connecting member connecting the first wall to the second wall, wherein at least the second wall has an aperture therethrough in the inboard direction. 1. A valve device for a valve , the valve device including:a first wall configured to be received by a housing of the valve;a second wall located in an inboard direction of the first wall, the first wall and the second wall defining a first passage configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet of the valve; anda connecting member connecting the first wall to the second wall,wherein at least the second wall has an aperture therethrough in the inboard direction and movement of the valve device in the housing is configured to adjust fluid flow from a first fluid inlet or a second fluid inlet, through the aperture, to the outlet.2. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein the second wall includes a plurality of apertures extending therethrough in the inboard direction.3. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein the first passage extends from one side of the valve device to another side of the valve device.4. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein at least part of the first wall and/or the second wall are annular.5. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein the first wall and/or the second wall are substantially circular.6. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein a central axis extends substantially parallel to the first wall and/or the second wall and transversely to the inboard direction.7. The valve device of claim 1 , wherein an interior member is connected to the second wall and configured to receive a force from a thermostatic element and/or spring.8. A valve including:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a valve device of , the valve device being biased by a spring;'}a housing having the first fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet and the outlet;a ...

Hot and cold water mixing device

An object of the invention is to provide a hot and cold water mixing device for reducing degradation in the measurement accuracy of a flowmeter. In the device according to the invention, the flowmeter is disposed in one of a hot water supply path and a cold water supply path, having a higher flow rate. At least first and second temperature sensors are individually disposed in at least two of the hot and cold water supply paths and a mixed water path. A hot and cold water adjustment unit adjusts a mixing volume of hot water and cold water based on measurement values of the flowmeter disposed in one of the flow paths having a higher flow rate, a mixed water path flowmeter and at least the first and second temperature sensors.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING RAMPED SETPOINT TEMPERATURE VARIATION WITH NETWORKED THERMOSTATS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

The invention comprises systems and methods for ramping setpoints on thermostats controlling HVAC systems. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one remote processor is in communication with said thermostat and at least one database stores data reported by the thermostat. At least one processor compares the outside temperature at at least one location and at least one point in time to information reported to the remote processor from the thermostat. The remote processor ramps the setpoint on the thermostat so as to reduce the average spread between inside temperature and outside temperature in order to reduce energy consumption with affecting comfort. The remote processor takes into account the effect of weather conditions and occupant preferences in determining whether and when to ramp setpoints. 1. A method for controlling a thermostat for energy savings comprising:determining an existing setpoint;automatically setting a first setpoint of a repeating sequence of discrete setpoints based at least in part on the value of the existing setpoint;determining a number of discrete setpoints in the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints, wherein the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints is logged to a database;automatically setting subsequent setpoints in the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints;returning to the first setpoint after completing a last setpoint in said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints; andreturning directly to the first setpoint in the event a manual input is detected.2. A method as in wherein said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints comprises three setpoints.3. A method as in in which said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints are determined by a remote computer.4. A method as in in which said increments in said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints vary by one degree Fahrenheit.5. A method as in further comprising varying inside temperature between ...

METERED DISPENSE POT FILLER

A pot filler including a metered dispense input device for dispensing of predetermined volumes of water. The pot filler illustratively includes an electrically operable valve operably coupled to a metered dispense input unit, and a control module configured to control operation of the electrically operable valve. 1. A metered dispense pot filler mounted on a wall having a fluid supply for use in dispensing fluid into a vessel resting on a support surface , the pot filler comprising:a metered dispense input device;an electrically operable valve operably coupled to the metered dispense input device and in fluid communication with a fluid supply;a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to and extending radially of the metered dispense input device;a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to and extending radially of the second end of the first arm; anda fluid outlet, in fluid communication with the fluid supply and coupled to the second end of the second arm.2. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 1 , wherein the metered dispense input device includes:a shell defining a chamber;an input controller disposed within the chamber and operably coupled with an electrically operable valve of the fluid supply;a rotatable first dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller;a rotatable second dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller; andan activation button positioned above the first dial and in communication with the input controller, the activation button operably coupled to the first dial and the second dial.3. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 2 , wherein the rotational position of the first dial selects one of a first plurality of values corresponding with a numerical unit;4. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 3 , wherein the rotational position of the second dial selects one of a second plurality of values corresponding ...

Hot water recovery

The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example is manifest as a system with an automatic hot water recovery apparatus and selective hot water isolation devices. In one example a selective hot water isolation device is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a first water line and a second water line and the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control water cross-over from the second water line into the first water line based upon water flow through the first water line.

Mixing valve assembly, tap and plant provided with said valve assembly

Thermostatic mixing cartridge ( 3 ) for sanitary taps ( 1 ) comprising A) a manual control member ( 9 ) arranged to perform a control stroke with a single degree of freedom; B) a thermostatic element assembly ( 15 ) arranged to actuate the thermostatic valve ( 19 ) expanding or contracting according to the temperature of the liquid that laps around a thermostatic bulb ( 17 ) into the mixing chamber ( 25 ); C) an adjustment shaft ( 37 ) actuated by the manual control member ( 9 ) and arranged to C.1) to rotate the inlet shutter ( 11 ) so as to open the first ( 27 ) and the second inlet mouth ( 29 ); and C.2) to move the thermostatic element assembly ( 15 ) at least according to the predetermined adjustment direction (AR) so as to adjust the predetermined reference temperature. The cartridge lends itself to be realised with very small dimensions, forcing a user to open the tap supplied with cold water only, with energy savings.

WATER TEMPERING SYSTEM

A water tempering system comprising a mixing tank located downstream from the main hot water storage tank, the mixing tank receiving a supply of hot water at a first temperature and a supply of cold water, the hot water and cold water supplies mixing within the mixing tank to provide a source of tempered hot water at a reduced, second temperature that is discharged from the mixing tank for distribution and use within an overall system. The amount of cold water directed to the mixing tank is controlled by a variable frequency drive pump which can adjust depending on system demands to ensure that sufficient cold water is directed to the mixing tank to ensure adequate mixing occurs to bring the temperature of the hot water to the second reduced temperature even during periods of low demand. 1. A water tempering system comprising: a first inlet for receiving fluid from a first water supply line at a first temperature;', 'a second inlet for receiving fluid from a second water supply line;', 'a first outlet for discharging fluid from said mixing tank and delivering said fluid via a third water supply line at a second temperature; and', 'a recirculation inlet for receiving fluid from a fourth water supply line, said fourth water supply line providing fluid formerly discharged from said mixing tank;, 'a mixing tank havinga pump fluidly coupled to said second inlet for controlling the flow of fluid from said second water supply line to said mixing tank through said second inlet;an electrically operated valve arranged in fluid communication with said pump for controlling flow to said pump; and receive temperature data associated with said fluid in said mixing tank;', 'analyze said temperature data; and', transmit instructions to said pump causing said pump to alter a flow rate of said fluid from said second water supply line into said second inlet; and', 'transmit instructions to said electrically operated valve causing said electrically operated valve to alter the flow rate ...

USER INTERFACE MEMBER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a thermostat includes a rear member and a front assembly that is couplable with the rear member. The front assembly includes a display (e.g., LCD) for displaying information to a user. The thermostat also includes an activatable switch and a motion control assembly that is positioned between the rear member and the front assembly. The motion control assembly controls the motion of the front assembly into contact with the switch and includes a pivot assembly that is configured to provide one or more pivot points about which the front assembly pivots when pressed axially inward and a spring member that contacts the rear member and the front assembly at a plurality of positions to stabilize the front assembly relative to the rear member. The spring member axially biases the front assembly away from the rear member. 1. A thermostat configured for controlling an HVAC system to condition an environment within a building or structure , the thermostat comprising:a rear member couplable with a wall of the building or structure to secure the thermostat to the wall;a front assembly couplable with the rear member, the front assembly including a display for displaying information to a user and including a frame member;a switch positioned between the rear member and the frame member of the front assembly, the switch being activatable via a user pressing on the front assembly; and a plurality of pivot members that are each positioned near an outer periphery of the thermostat and that are substantially equally spaced circumferentially around the thermostat, the plurality of pivot members each providing a pivot point about which the front assembly is pivotable when the user presses on the front assembly; and', 'a spring washer member that is positioned radially inward of the plurality of pivot members, the spring washer member contacting the rear member and the frame member of the front assembly when the spring assembly is assembled with the thermostat, ...

ECOSYSTEM WITH DYNAMICALLY AGGREGATED COMBINATIONS OF COMPONENTS

An interface mechanism in a system receives sensor data from at least one environmental monitoring device that represent an environmental condition in an environment. Then, a control mechanism in the system identifies, based on the sensor data, a combination that provides a service related to the environment, where the combination includes one or more environmental monitoring devices in the environment and one or more: partner electronic devices in the environment and/or service providers. Note that the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of the partner electronic devices and the service providers may be associated with different entities. Next, an interface mechanism in the system communicates configuration information specifying the combination and functions in the service to the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of the partner electronic devices and/or service-provider electronic devices. 1. A system , comprising:an interface mechanism configured to communicate with environmental monitoring devices of entities, partner electronic devices of partners of a second entity that is associated with the system, and service-provider electronic devices of service providers, wherein the environmental monitoring devices and the partner electronic devices are included in an environment; andwherein the service providers include one of: a maintenance service, an installation service, a retail service, and an emergency-monitoring service; identify, based on sensor data from at least one of the environmental monitoring devices that represents an environmental condition in the environment, a combination that provides a service related to the environment, wherein the combination includes one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and one or more of: the partner electronic devices and the service providers, and', 'wherein the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A REVERSE THERMOSTAT

Various embodiments of a reverse thermostat for use in restricting hot water in a plumbing system from being delivered to cold water fixtures are disclosed. 1. A reverse thermostat apparatus for use in a plumbing system , comprising:a gate seat interposed between a reservoir support housing and a gate rod support housing, wherein the reservoir support housing is coupled to the gate rod support housing;a gate rod that extends through the gate seat and extends outwardly from gate rod support housing, the gate rod being coupled to a flow control gate for controlling the flow of water through the reverse thermostat;a reservoir engaged to the reservoir support housing and in fluid flow communication with a reservoir cylinder; anda heat sensitive expansion element disposed within the reservoir, wherein the heat sensitive expansion element expands at a temperature above a predetermined temperature such that the heat sensitive expansion element transforms from a solid state to a liquid state such that the heat sensitive expansion element expands and flows through the reservoir cylinder to control the position of the flow control gate, and wherein the heat sensitive expansion element contracts at a temperature below the predetermined temperature thereby driving the flow control gate into an open position;wherein water from a hot water supply line flows into the reverse thermostat apparatus from a proximal end and wherein water flows out of a distal end of the reverse thermostat apparatus when the flow control gate is in the open position.2. The reverse thermostat apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the expansion of the heat-sensitive expansion element is operable to drive the flow control gate into a closed position claim 1 , wherein the flow control gate is disposed into the gate seat which creates a seal between the flow control gate and the gate seat claim 1 , and wherein the contraction of the heat-sensitive expansion element causes the heat-sensitive expansion element to ...

STREAMING GRAPHIC METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT DATA FOR BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS

A method of updating building control system values includes instantiating a server object on a data server corresponding to a set of BCS values. The method also includes generating in a web server a data request associated with the server object and providing the data request to the data server. The method also includes providing a response to the data request if a change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged in the server object. The method further includes holding the data request open if no change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged and a predetermined time period has not elapsed since the data request was provided to the data server. 1. A method , comprising:a) instantiating a server object corresponding to a set of building control system (BCS) values;b) receiving an update request associated with the server object;c) holding the update request open until a change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged in the server object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server object is a DCOM object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step c) further comprises releasing the update request if a predetermined amount of time expires.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein step b) comprises receiving an update request from a requesting server and wherein the predetermined period of time is less than a time out period of the requesting server.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising d) providing a changed value of the set of BCS values to a requesting server.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising d) providing a changed value of the set of BCS values to a requesting web server.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising e) generating a file to be transmitted over the Internet claim 6 , the file including data representative of the changed value.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein step e) further comprises generating the file to be transmitted as an extended markup language file.9. A method claim 7 , comprising ...

MIXING VALVE

A mixing valve () includes a valve body () having a hot fluid inlet (), a cold fluid inlet (), a mixed fluid outlet (), and a cavity () in the valve body () between the inlets () and the outlet (). Mixing valve () includes a liner () positioned in valve body () and a valve member () movable therein between a first position restricting the flow of hot fluid and a second position. Liner () includes a downstream valve seat () that, when engaged by valve member (), restricts flow of hot fluid past valve member (). 145-. (canceled)46. A mixing valve comprisinga valve body providing a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a mixed fluid outlet, and a cavity defined by at least one internal wall, the cavity being in communication with the inlets and the outlet, anda valve member movable along a central axis in the cavity between a position restricting flow from at least one of the fluid inlets and a position permitting flow through both of the inlets, the valve member including a central region and a plurality of spaced apart mixing fins each extending from the central region and including a surface that is non-parallel to the axis to facilitate mixing of the first and second fluids.47. The mixing valve of claim 46 , wherein each fin includes a generally radially outwardly facing front claim 46 , a left side and an opposite right side each extending between the front and the valve member claim 46 , the surface extending between a bottom edge of each of the left and right sides claim 46 , the bottom edge of one of the left and the right sides being axially upstream of the bottom edge of the other side.48. The mixing valve of claim 46 , wherein the surface of each mixing fin is perpendicular to the axis.49. The mixing valve of claim 46 , wherein the surface of each mixing fin faces radially inwardly and axially upstream.50. A mixing valve comprisinga valve body providing a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a mixed fluid outlet, and a cavity having a longitudinal ...

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Computing Device

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

SHOWER HEAD WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE

A shower head having a stem; a spray head coupled to the stem; a mixing valve located within the stem or the spray head, the mixing valve having a first valve member assembly for controlling a first fluid flow to a mixing chamber and a second valve member assembly for controlling a second fluid flow to the mixing chamber. Each valve member assembly includes a spool, a first valve member on the spool that engages with a first valve seat in a closed position and a second valve member on the spool that engages with a second, separate, valve seat in the closed position. An electrically powered first motor is located within the stem or the spray head. The first motor is coupled to the first valve member assembly to control movement of the first valve member assembly to control the flow of the first fluid to the mixing chamber. 1. (canceled)2. A shower head comprising:a stem;a spray head coupled to the stem; a spool;', 'a first valve member disposed on the spool and configured to engage with a first valve seat in a closed position of the valve member assembly; and', 'a second valve member disposed on the spool and configured to engage with a second, separate, valve seat in the closed position; and, 'a mixing valve located within one of the stem and the spray head, the mixing valve comprising a first valve member assembly for controlling a flow of a first fluid to a mixing chamber and a second valve member assembly for controlling a flow of a second fluid to the mixing chamber, wherein each valve member assembly comprisesan electrically powered first motor that is located within one of the stem and the spray head, wherein the first motor is coupled to the first valve member assembly to control movement of the first valve member assembly to control the flow of the first fluid to the mixing chamber.3. The shower head of claim 2 , wherein the stem that is a moveable handset configured to detachably dock with a shower head dock claim 2 , wherein the mixing valve and the first ...

THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY WITH CONTROLLED FLUID INTAKE

A thermostat with a temperature sensitive valve and a sample orifice for delivering sample fluids from a predetermined site, such that the actuation of the temperature sensitive valve is conducted based on the temperature of the sample fluids. 1. A thermostat for controlling flow of a coolant fluid through an aperture , the thermostat comprising: 'a valve body comprising a heat sensitive material and a displaceable pin, wherein said displaceable pin is at least partially inserted within said heat sensitive material; and,', 'a temperature sensitive valve for controlling an opening and closing of said aperture, said temperature sensitive valve comprisinga coolant input orifice configured to convey coolant fluid from a radiator to said valve;a main input orifice configured to convey fluid from an engine to said valve;an output orifice configured to release fluid from said valve; anda sample orifice configured to deliver a sample fluid to said valve body such that a temperature of said heat sensitive material is affected by temperature changes in the sample fluid.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve at least partially surrounding said valve body claim 1 , said sleeve is configured to receive the sample fluid and introduce it to said valve.3. The thermostat of claim 2 , wherein said sleeve is a tubular structure.4. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein said sample orifice has a cross-section surface of at least 1 mm.5. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein said sample orifice is configured to deliver sample fluid from a pump to said valve body.6. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein said sample orifice is configured to deliver sample fluid from an engine to said valve body.7. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein said sample orifice is configured to deliver sample fluid from said output orifice to said valve body.8. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein said temperature sensitive valve further comprises an upper lid claim 1 , connected to or integrally ...

Thermostat assembly with pressure compensation

A thermostat for controlling flow of a coolant fluid through an aperture, the thermostat including a temperature sensitive valve for controlling the opening and closing of the aperture, the temperature sensitive valve including: a valve body with a heat sensitive material and a displaceable pin; a flange configured to seal off the aperture, a support member; and a flexible member located between the flange and the support member; the thermostat further including a piston configured to control compression of the flexible member from a bottom end thereof; and a hydraulic pressure compensation element connected to the flange and configured to compensate for a hydraulic pressure exerted by the coolant fluid on a lid of the temperature sensitive valve.

Controller for a motor vehicle cooling system and method

A controller for a motor vehicle cooling system thermostatic valve assembly, the assembly having a radiator bypass coolant flow inlet, a radiator coolant flow inlet and a coolant outlet, the assembly being configured to allow flow of coolant from the bypass coolant flow inlet to the coolant outlet and from the radiator coolant flow inlet to the coolant outlet, the assembly comprising means for controlling a flow rate of fluid from the radiator coolant flow inlet to the coolant outlet, the controller being configured to receive an ambient temperature signal indicative of an ambient air temperature, the controller being configured to control flow of coolant from the radiator coolant flow inlet to the coolant outlet in dependence at least in part on the ambient temperature signal.

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Wireless Device

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

Dynamic Control Of Audio In A Hearing Device

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

FAUCET VALVE APPARATUS

The cylinder body is affected by a rotational operation of the first operation part in such a manner that a rotational position of the cylinder body is changed while an axial position of the cylinder body is not changed, and is affected by a rotational operation of the second operation part in such a manner that the axial position of the cylinder body is changed while the rotational position of the cylinder body is not changed. A communication amount between the cold water supply channel and the cold water inlet hole, a communication amount between the hot water supply channel and the hot water inlet hole, and/or a communication amount between the mixed water outlet hole and the mixed water outlet channel are/is changed depending on the axial position and the rotational position of the cylinder body in order to achieve both a temperature regulation and a flow rate regulation. 1. A faucet valve apparatus comprising:a cylinder body having a hollow cylindrical shape;a cold water inlet hole, a hot water inlet hole and a mixed water outlet hole, each of which is formed in a circumferential wall of the cylinder body;a housing body containing the cylinder body in an axially movable and rotatable manner;a cold water supply channel, a hot water supply channel and a mixed water outlet channel, each of which is communicated with an inside space of the housing body;a first operation part provided on a one side in an axial direction of the cylinder body in a rotationally operable manner; anda second operation part provided on the other side in the axial direction of the cylinder body in a rotationally operable manner;whereinthe cylinder body is affected by a rotational operation of the first operation part in such a manner that a rotational position of the cylinder body is changed while an axial position of the cylinder body is not changed,the cylinder body is affected by a rotational operation of the second operation part in such a manner that the axial position of the cylinder ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMO VALVE AND THERMO VALVE

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

CONTROL SYSTEM

An entry thermopile placed outside a section and is used to acquire information about the spatial temperature distribution of a user who is using the section. A plurality of in-room thermopiles are placed respectively in a plurality of areas which virtually divide the space inside the section and obtain information about the spatial temperature distribution of the respective plurality of areas. An area specification unit is used to determine whether the spatial temperature distribution information of a user matches the spatial temperature distribution information of an area and specifies the area in the spatial temperature distribution information which has been determined as the location where the user is present by means of the in-room thermopiles. 1. A control system comprising:a first acquisition unit disposed outside a section and configured to acquire information on a spatial temperature distribution of a user who uses the above-mentioned section;a plurality of second acquisition units disposed respectively in a plurality of areas that virtually divide a space that is located inside the section, the plurality of second acquisition units configured to acquire spatial temperature distribution information on the respective plurality of areas; andan area specification unit configured to determine whether spatial temperature distribution information for an area is consistent with spatial temperature distribution information of the user from spatial temperature distribution information for each area of the plurality of areas acquired by the respective plurality of second acquisition units, the area specification unit configured to specify a user area in the spatial temperature distribution information determined as a location of the user.2. The control system of claim 1 , further comprising a device control unit configured to control devices corresponding to the user area in response to specifying the user area by the area specification unit as a location where the ...

Temperature control device and process control apparatus including a temperature control device

A process control apparatus includes a housing, a process control device disposed in the housing, and a temperature control device operably coupled to the housing for regulating a temperature of an atmosphere internal to the housing. The temperature control device includes a vortex tube and a flow control valve. The flow control valve is coupled to the vortex tube and includes a temperature sensing feature configured to sense a temperature of an atmosphere internal to the housing and configured to move a control element of the flow control valve based on the sensed temperature between a plurality of positions to selectively direct the flow of fluid from the first and second vortex outlets to the atmosphere internal to the housing.

DEVICE FOR OPENING, CLOSING AND REGULATING A FLOW RATE FOR A FAUCET BODY OF A BATH OR KITCHEN

A device for regulating a water flow rate for a faucet body, comprising: a water inlet and outlet, a closing plug having a metal part sliding inside a cylindrical chamber having a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of the plug; a pushbutton comprising a magnet associated with the metal part, the pushbutton able to be operated so as to displace the magnet and the closing plug along an axis of the cylindrical chamber, into two different stable directions, corresponding to opening or closing of the water flow. The device comprises a first disk with a hole; a second disk, coaxial with the first disk and comprising at least another hole; the second disk axially rotatable relative to the first disk, and the flow rate of the water corresponds to a cross-section of a water passage through the second holes, the cross-section associated with an angular displacement of the disks. 1. A device for opening , closing , and regulating a water flow rate , the device intended to be mounted in a faucet body of a bathroom or a kitchen , the device comprising:a water inlet;a water outlet;a closing plug having at least one metal part, the at least one metal part slidable inside a substantially cylindrical chamber with a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of the closing plug;a pushbutton including a magnet associated with the at least one metal part of the closing plug; the pushbutton operable to displace the magnet and the closing plug along an axis of the substantially cylindrical chamber, into two different stable positions, corresponding to opening or closing of water flow by the device; and a first disk including at least one hole in fluid communication with the water outlet; and', 'a second disk including a second hole, the second disk being coaxial with the first disk and in contact with the first disk;', 'wherein the second disk is axially rotatable relative to the first disk, and a flow rate of the water passing from the flow regulation unit corresponds to a cross ...

AUTOMATED ENGINEERING OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

An approach for generating programming for a system where a user answers initial hardware and configuration questions and an application controlled by a processor generates a program using multi-associational data model for execution by a system controller, points list, point cross reference list, sequence of operation, commissioning checklist, functional tests, and flowchart. 1. A method for an automated engineering of building automation systems comprising:identifying a plurality of hardware elements of a HVAC system to the automated engineering of building automation systems application (AEBASA) controlled by a processor in a processor controlled device;identifying a plurality of operational modes and non-device dependent parameters for a HVAC system to the AEBASA;accessing a database of element characteristics associated with the plurality of hardware elements by the AEBASA;generating a program adapted to be executed by a controller in a field panel by the AEBASA in response to the identification of the plurality of hardware elements and the plurality of operational modes and non-device dependent parameters to the AEBASA;creating a points list of a plurality of points used in the program that are associated with the HVAC system by the AEBASA in response to the generation of the program;creating a cross-reference points list that cross references the plurality of point names used in the program with associated HVAC system point names by the AEBASA;creating a description of the plurality of operational modes in response to the generating of the program by the AEBASA;creating a commissioning list by the AEBASA based upon the program; andcreating a functional test set by the AEBASA based upon the program.2. The method for an automated engineering of building automation systems of claim 1 , includes generating a flow chart of the plurality of operational modes that identifies the plurality of hardware elements in the HVAC system.3. The method for an automated ...

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

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

METERED DISPENSE INPUT DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a metered dispense input device that wirelessly communicates with a wireless control module of an electronic faucet to allow wireless control of the faucet such that selected volumes of water can be dispensed. The present disclosure further relates to a metered dispense input device that is integrated into an electronic faucet to allow the dispensing of selected volumes of water. 1. A metered dispense input unit for a faucet comprising:a shell defining a chamber;an input controller disposed within the chamber and operably coupled with an electrically operable valve of a faucet;a rotatable first dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller, wherein the rotational position of the first dial selects one of a first plurality of values corresponding with a numerical unit;a rotatable second dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller, wherein the rotational position of the second dial selects one of a second plurality of values corresponding with a fluid serving size; andan activation button positioned above the first dial and in communication with the input controller, the activation button operably coupled to the first dial and the second dial, wherein actuation of the activation button communicates the values selected by the first dial and the second dial to the input controller for dispensing a volume of fluid defined by the numerical measurement unit selected by the first dial and the fluid serving size selected by the second dial.2. The metered dispense input unit of claim 1 , further including a wireless transceiver configured to transmit wireless signals to a valve controller to control operation of the electrically operable valve of the faucet.3. The metered dispense input unit of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one potentiometer in communication with the input controller;a first linkage operably coupling the first dial to the at least one potentiometer; anda second ...

Temperature control system and methods of performing the same

A temperature control system for controlling the environmental conditions in a space, the system including a temperature control unit having a memory and a processor with a program operating in the memory executing the steps of gathering indoor environmental information by the temperature control unit, gathering outdoor environmental information via a network communicatively coupled to the temperature control unit, determining a floating set point based on the indoor and outdoor conditions, determining an operational mode of the system, and controlling temperature control equipment to maintain the floating set point.

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A programmable system with user interface control for water flow rate or water temperature. Embodiments of the invention include a water temperature control system for a shower. 1. A showering system comprising a controller for use with a shower head for receiving water according to first or second configurations , the first configuration providing a first operating mode which enables manual control for mixing hot and cold water when showering , and the second configuration providing a user selectable second operating mode in which a user can program system settings with the controller to execute a timed sequence of automated showering steps , wherein the second operating mode automatically blends hot and cold water during a plurality of the showering steps to send water through the shower head at a predefined temperature specified by the user.2. The showering system of further including:a feed line providing hot water;a feed line providing cold water;first and second branch lines each coupled to the feed lines to send hot and cold water through the shower head;at least one manual control valve positioned in the first branch line to control flow of water through the shower head when the system is operated in the first mode;first and second normally open valves positioned in the first branch line and configured by the controller to prevent flow of water through the first branch line to the shower head when the system is operated in the second mode; anda plurality of additional automated valves, including first and second normally closed valves positioned in a second branch line, for controlling flow of water through the second branch line to the shower head, the plurality of additional automated valves configured to automatically control mixing of hot and cold water when the system is operating in the second mode.3. The showering system of wherein the controller responds to user selection of temperature for mixing of hot and cold water by adjusting one or more in the ...

INTEGRATED WATER VALVE

An integrated water valve includes an extendible temperature-regulation rod disposed in a main body. Temperature of water can be adjusted by moving the temperature-regulation rod to change ratio of cold water and hot water. Also, water flow can be controlled by rotating the main body with respect to a seat at the bottom thereof. Thus, the present invention can be adapted for adjusting water flow and water temperature. 1. An integrated water valve , including:a main body, having an internal surface, an external surface, and a covering member disposed on a top thereof, a first channel and a second channel being formed between the internal surface and the external surface, the internal surface enclosing a cavity and having a first inlet hole and a second inlet hole, the first channel and the second channel communicating with the cavity via the first inlet hole and the second inlet hole respectively;a seat, rotatably disposed on a bottom of the main body, the seat including an outlet hole, a hot water inlet hole, and a cold water inlet hole, the cavity communicating with exterior via the outlet hole, the first channel communicating with the hot water inlet hole, the second channel communicating with the cold water inlet hole, the first channel alternatively discommunicating with the hot water inlet hole and the second channel alternatively discommunicating with the cold water inlet hole when the seat is rotated with respect to the main body;a temperature-regulation structure, including an extendible temperature-regulation rod, a shielding element, and a first elastic element, the temperature-regulation rod, the shielding element, and the first elastic element being disposed in the cavity, the temperature-regulation rod and the shielding element being linked together and being movable up and down, the shielding element shielding the first inlet hole and the second inlet hole, sizes of openings of the first inlet hole and the second inlet hole being able to be regulated ...

Mixing valve

A mixing valve includes a mixing chamber, a first flow control valve having a first flow control opening, and a second flow control valve having a second flow control opening. The first and second flow control openings each have a diameter of approximately six millimeters and the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 when both flow control valves are in a mid-open position.

A multi-chamber solar collector

The present invention provides an apparatus for heating a fluid using solar energy. The apparatus comprises: a fluid source, a first chamber comprising a fluid inlet to allow one-way movement of a fluid from the fluid source to the first chamber, a second chamber comprising a fluid outlet to allow the controlled movement of a fluid internal the second chamber to a further chamber or external the apparatus, and a fluid connection between the first and second chambers to allow substantially one-way movement of a fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber. Each of the chambers is fluid tight and configured as a solar collector to heat a fluid therein. The apparatus as a whole operates such that under even incident solar radiation a fluid is heated in each of the chambers and upon thermal expansion of the fluid, the fluid is moved in a controlled manner substantially one-way from the first chamber to the second chamber, and from the second chamber to a further chamber or to the outside the apparatus. By the movement of fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, the first chamber donates a portion of the heat energy held by the fluid therein to the second chamber, the second chamber becomes enriched in heat energy by the gain of fluid and the first chamber becomes deprived in energy by the loss of fluid such that the second chamber contains fluid that is hotter than the first chamber.

Hot Water Faucet

A hot water faucet system can include a housing, an outlet, a heating chamber, a valve assembly, and a handle. The valve assembly can include a valve assembly inlet, a valve body, a flow selector, and a valve cap. A handle is connected to and can rotate the flow selector within the valve body. The valve body includes a valve body aperture and the flow selector includes a notch. As the handle is rotated from zero degrees to approximately 90 degrees, the alignment of the notch, the valve body aperture, and the valve assembly inlet increases so that the flow of water from the valve assembly inlet increases. As the handle is rotated from approximately 90 degrees to approximately 160 degrees, the alignment of the notch, the valve body aperture, and the valve assembly inlet decreases so that the flow of water from the valve assembly decreases. 1. A hot water faucet system , comprising:a housing;an outlet disposed at an outlet end of the housing;an outlet pipe connecting the outlet to a heating chamber, the heating chamber disposed within the housing; a valve assembly inlet;', 'a valve body;', 'a flow selector attached to the handle, the flow selector disposed within the valve body; and', 'a valve cap disposed at a valve outlet end., 'the heating chamber connected to a valve assembly, the valve assembly coupled to a handle disposed on an outer surface of the housing, the valve assembly comprising2. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , wherein the valve assembly is attached to a base of the hot water faucet system.3. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , further comprising an inlet pipe in fluid communication with the valve assembly inlet.4. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , wherein the valve body comprises a valve body aperture in fluid communication with the valve assembly inlet and the inlet pipe.5. The hot water faucet system of claim 4 , wherein the flow selector is rotatable within the valve body.6. The hot water faucet system of claim 5 , wherein the ...

PRESSURE BALANCING MIXING VALVE AND WATER VALVE INCLUDING THE SAME

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

Method and Apparatus For Monitoring and Troubleshooting Of HVAC Equipment

A system for monitoring operational conditions of one or more HVAC units, or other machines, with a plurality of sensors for collecting operational information data and transmitting data to a storage device and a processor for analyzing and trending the data and comparing it to a list of pre-determined set points to determine variances from the data set points and identification of one or more pre-determined events and a set of preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instructions pertaining to the events and matching of the preventive maintenance alert and/or troubleshooting instructions to at least one of the events for display of the instructions to a user for resolving the event. The system may utilize a programmable logic array with a portable sensing unit, be capable of monitoring multiple parameters, including temperature, pressure, air flow, voltage, current, and humidity and interconnect to remote stations and SCADA systems. 1. A system for monitoring operational conditions of an HVAC unit and providing preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instructions comprising:a plurality of sensors provided to monitor one or more operational parameters of the HVAC unit;a data acquisition device for collecting real time operational information from the sensors and transmitting the data to a storage device;a processor for analyzing the real time data and comparing it to a list of pre-determined data set points stored in memory pertaining to one or more of the parameters to determine variances from the data set points and identification of one or more pre-determined maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting events associated with one or more of the variances;a set of preventive maintenance alerts and troubleshooting instructions stored in the storage device pertaining to the events;matching of each of the preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instruction to at least one of the events; anda display of the instructions to a user for ...

CONTROL METHOD FOR AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, PROGRAM, AND MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINAL

An air-conditioning setting screen has a coordinate space defined by a Y-axis along which temperature items are indicated in increments of one degree and an X-axis along which time-point items are indicated in increments of one hour. Operation points PT corresponding to the time-point items are arranged in the coordinate space. The air-conditioning setting screen displays time-series changes in a previous day's body-movement values such that the density of a background color is higher for times at which the body-movement value is larger and the density of a background color is lower for times at which the body-movement value is smaller. 1. A control method for a mobile information terminal having a display to control air-conditioning equipment connected through a network , the method causing the mobile information terminal to:display, on the display, a temperature setting screen on which set temperatures of the air-conditioning equipment are settable for respective time slots;output pieces of set temperature information for the respective time slots set on the temperature setting screen to the network at a predetermined timing as the set temperatures of the air-conditioning equipment;measure body-movement values of a user for the respective time slots, by using an acceleration sensor; andchange a view of the temperature setting screen, based on the body-movement values of the user for the time slots, and display the view on the display.2. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein background color of the temperature setting screen is changed based on the body-movement values of the user for the respective time slots claim 1 , and resulting background color is displayed on the display.3. The control method according to claim 1 , whereinthe temperature setting screen includes images indicating temperature setting portions for the respective time slots,the images indicating the temperature setting portions for the respective time slots are changed based on the ...

OUTDOOR FAN AND INDOOR BLOWER CONTROLLER FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

An HVAC controller, a method of operating an HVAC controller and an HVAC system employing the controller or the method. In one embodiment, the HVAC controller includes: (1) a processor couplable to at least two refrigerant pressure sensors via separate data paths to receive input signals therefrom and further couplable to a compressor stage and a condenser fan to provide output signals thereto, and (2) memory coupled to the processor and storing a software program having program instructions capable of causing the processor to command the compressor stage or the condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input signal generated by either of the at least two refrigerant pressure sensors, and generate an error message at least partially depending upon whether or not a high pressure shutdown occurs after the processor commands the compressor stage or the fan to turn on. 1. An HVAC controller , comprising:a processor couplable to at least two refrigerant pressure sensors via separate data paths to receive input signals therefrom and further couplable to a compressor stage and a condenser fan to provide output signals thereto; andmemory coupled to said processor and storing a software program having program instructions capable of causing said processor to command said compressor stage or said condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input signal generated by either of said at least two refrigerant pressure sensors and generate an error message at least partially depending upon whether or not a high pressure shutdown occurs after said processor commands said compressor stage or said fan to turn on.2. The HVAC controller as recited in wherein said at least two refrigerant pressure sensors comprise at least two low ambient pressure switches.3. The HVAC controller as recited in wherein said program instructions are capable of causing said processor to command said compressor stage and said condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input ...

FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE

A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter. 1. A faucet including: a hub defining a vertical axis,', 'a liquid pathway extending within the hub,', 'a handle attachment base extending perpendicular to the hub and defining a horizontal axis, the handle attachment base including an end having a first mounting surface; and, 'a spout assembly includinga temperature control handle coupled to the handle attachment base for rotation from a first position defining a first temperature setting and a second position defining a second temperature setting, the temperature control handle including an end having a second mounting surface;wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface define a handle movement plane angularly oriented intermediate the vertical axis of the hub of the spout assembly and the horizontal axis of the handle attachment base of the spout assembly.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the spout assembly is electrically conductive such that a user's touch of the spout assembly is electrically communicated to circuitry coupled to the spout assembly.3. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein rotation of the handle causes altering of the setting of a potentiometer.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the potentiometer is located within the spout assembly.5. The faucet of claim 1 , further including circuitry located within the spout.6. The faucet of claim 5 , wherein the circuitry is coupled to a LED that is externally perceivable by a user of the faucet.7. The faucet of claim 6 , wherein the LED is configured to output multiple colors and the outputted color is indicative of the temperature of water being delivered by the spout assembly.8. A faucet including:a spout assembly including a handle attachment portion having a longitudinal axis, the spout assembly having handle coupled to the handle attachment portion, the handle ...

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

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

Temperature Limiting Faucet

A faucet includes a housing defining hot and cold inlets and an outlet and hot and cold fluid conduits in communication with the hot and cold inlets. A mixer within the housing receives fluids from the fluid conduits and outputs one of the fluids or a mixture thereof. The mixer includes a valve and an actuator configured to move the valve to different positions establishing various ratios of fluids output by the mixer. A temperature actuated flow reducing device within the housing downstream of the mixer restricts a flow of fluid to the outlet when a temperature of the fluid exceeds a predetermined temperature. A first pressure compensating flow regulator upstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid from the hot fluid conduit to the mixer while a second pressure compensating flow regulator downstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid through the outlet. 1. A faucet , comprising:a housing defining hot and cold inlets and an outlet;a hot fluid conduit in fluid communication with the hot inlet;a cold fluid conduit in fluid communication with the cold inlet;a mixer disposed within the housing and configured to receive a first fluid from the hot fluid conduit and a second fluid from the cold fluid conduit and to output the first fluid, the second fluid or a mixture of the first and second fluids, the mixer including a valve and an actuator configured to move the valve to any of a plurality of positions, each position establishing a different ratio of an amount of the first fluid relative to an amount of the second fluid output by the mixer;a temperature actuated flow reducing device disposed within the housing downstream of the mixer and configured to restrict a flow of fluid from the mixer to the outlet when a temperature of the fluid exceeds a predetermined temperature;a first pressure compensating flow regulator disposed upstream of the mixer and configured to control a flow of fluid from the hot fluid conduit to the mixer;a second pressure compensating flow ...

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SANITARY FITTING

The operating element () of a sanitary fitting has a temperature slide () and a flow rate slide (). These two slides () are movable back and forth along a first movement path () and a second movement path () respectively, in order to set, on the one hand, the temperature of the water and, on the other hand, the flow rate of the water. Sensors () detect the location and the position of the temperature slide () and of the flow rate slide () and deliver corresponding temperature signals and flow rate signals to the electronic controller (). This controller controls the valve bank () in such a way that water with the desired temperature and the set flow rate flows out of the sanitary fitting through the water outlet (). Square or rectangular designs and a fitting () having virtual slide controls () are also possible. 12868707274281816561868281620402242185420602256683303203403243425668. A sanitary fitting comprising a water outlet () , an electrically controlled valve bank () with a cold water inlet () , a warm water inlet () , and a mixed water outlet () , flow-connected to the water outlet () , a sensor arrangement () comprising an operating part () and an electronic control () , which based on electrical signals of the sensor arrangement () adjusts the valve bank () , causing cold water , warm water , or mixed water to be fed with at least one of a desired flowrate value or a desired temperature to the water outlet () , the operating part () comprises a temperature slide () that is movable back and forth along a first trajectory () as well as a flowrate slide () that is movable back and forth along a second trajectory () and the sensor arrangement () comprises a first sensor () , which depending on a location of the temperature slide () generates a respective electrical temperature signal , as well as a second sensor () which depending on a location of the flowrate slide () generates a respective electrical flowrate signal , and the electronic control () , based on ...

THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE

A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body having a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, and a mixed fluid outlet. The thermostatic mixing valve also includes a valve member configured to control the rate of flow of at least the first fluid. The valve member includes a thermostatic control device in communication with the mixed fluid and a shuttle coupled to the thermostatic control device, configured for movement within a liner, and oriented to adjustably engage the flow of at least the first fluid through at least one opening within a wall of the liner, the direction of flow of the first fluid being at least partially transverse with respect to the shuttle. At least one fluid inlet may include a check valve configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the valve through the inlet. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for a thermostatic mixing valve having a body and a thermostat , comprising:a cylindrical liner adapted and configured to be located within a cavity of the body, said liner having a cylindrical wall extending between first and opposing second ends, a first end being open and the second end including a radially extending end wall, said cylindrical wall including first and second flow passages extending therethrough;a shuttle receivable within said liner, the position of said shuttle within said liner being established at least in part by the thermostat, said shuttle having a first end with a radially extending end wall, said shuttle having an interior pocket and a third flow passage from the interior pocket to the exterior of said shuttle;a spring for biasing said shuttle apart from said liner,a cylindrical valve seat having two ends, one end including an outwardly radially extending surface adapted and configured for abutting contact with the end wall of said shuttle.22. The apparatus of wherein the second end of said valve seat includes a seal ...

THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

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

Adjustable Temperature Regulated Faucet

A method adjusts a regulated temperature in a faucet that includes a spout, a faucet body, a hot water valve and a cold water valve. The method includes regulating a maximum water temperature of water provided to the spout using a thermostatic valve cartridge to add cold water that bypasses the cold water valve to the water provided to the spout as a function of water temperature inside the thermostatic valve cartridge. The thermostatic valve cartridge is affixed to the faucet body and external access to the thermostatic valve cartridge is inhibited by at least one element. The method also includes removing the at least one element to expose at least a portion of a thermostatic valve cartridge, and rotating a rotatable portion of the thermostatic valve cartridge to adjust the regulated maximum water temperature. 1. A method for adjusting a regulated temperature in a faucet , the faucet including a spout , a faucet body , a hot water valve and a cold water valve , the method comprising:regulating a maximum water temperature of water provided to the spout using a thermostatic valve cartridge to add cold water that bypasses the cold water valve to the water provided to the spout as a function of water temperature inside the thermostatic valve cartridge, the thermostatic valve cartridge affixed to the faucet body and wherein external access to the thermostatic valve cartridge is inhibited by at least one element affixed to the faucet body;removing the at least one element to expose at least a portion of a thermostatic valve cartridge; androtating a rotatable portion of the thermostatic valve cartridge to adjust the regulated maximum water temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable portion of the thermostatic valve cartridge includes at least one slot for receiving a tool to facilitate the rotating.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein removing the at least one element to expose at least a portion of a thermostatic valve cartridge includes removing the ...

Electronic Water Distribution Center

Apparatus is provided to electronically operate the hot water and/or cold water plumbing system of any home or business kitchen and bathroom with or without a faucet. The electronic water distribution center is a universal device that can connect to any faucet system. The apparatus, The users preferred faucet hot and cold manual controls will set the pressure for the water that is outputted from the spout. The said apparatus has a control system and a main system. The control system transmits a signal wired or wireless system temperature controller/(Android, Apple, Bluetooth, WIFI, ZIGBEE) to the main system to fluctuate one or more electronic solenoid water valve. One solenoid water valve controls the hot water and the second solenoid water valve control the cold water. Both solenoid used in unison creates a precise warm water temperature. The said apparatus can electronically control any home or business kitchen/bathroom, or any faucet electronically by the press of the hot, cold, or warm temperature switch push buttons or the controller systems on-board/external motion sensor. 1. A Universal Electronic Water Distribution Center device , having multiple different versions of the temperature switch push button controller systems and multiple different versions of the main MCU unit , which is a device constructed for any kitchen or bathroom sink/tub faucets for any home or business to turn on and/or off the hot water , the cold water , or warm water by utilizing multiple push-buttons and two or more electronic water solenoid valves; the water solenoid valves are controlled electronically by way of the temperature switch push button with/without motion sensor controller and/or an external motion sensor controller , which are inputs that is connected to one or more microcontroller units , That send a output signal to the driver circuit , hence send a output signal to control the electronic water solenoid valves; the said apparatus can connect to any faucet or water ...

Determining Energy Consumption in a Structure

Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for measuring the supply of a consumable product/energy source, such as electrical power, to a facility over time and analyzing the measurements to determine the consumption or supply of the product by one or more loads and/or sources in the facility, and to determine induced and residual heat flow through the facility's envelope. Various aspects compare the measured supply of the consumable product to a database of consumption signatures, which characterize access to the consumable product by particular users. Operating conditions and facility characteristics, such as temperatures, load factors, insulation factors, etc., may be further considered in determining a particular user's access of the consumable product. To aid in the controlling of energy use, thermal resistance factors of the building are determined, which are based on the induced and residual heat flow through the facility. 1. A method comprising:receiving, with an automated data collection processor, measurements of inside and outside environments of a building envelope, and measurements of one or more measured energy sources supplied through a building envelope; anddetermining with the automated data collection processor, a thermal resistance of the building envelope based on the one or more measured energy sources supplied through the building envelope and changes between the inside and the outside environments.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:inhibiting the one or more measured energy sources from entering the building envelope; anddetermining, with the automated data collection processor, a thermal resistance time function of the inside and outside environments approaching equilibrium.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining claim 2 , with the automated data collection processor claim 2 , an equilibrium thermal resistance corresponding to the inside environment reaching equilibrium with the outside environment.4. The method ...