ЗАПОРНЫЙ УЗЕЛ "ИГР"

Изобретение относится к области арматуростроения и предназначено для герметичного перекрытия потоков рабочих сред в оборудовании газовой, нефтяной, химической, энергетической, металлургической и угольной промышленности. Запорный узел содержит корпус с проходным отверстием, входным и выходным патрубками, установленными в нем седлами и скользящими друг по другу запорными частями плоскими основным и защитными шиберами, снабженными рейками в направлении рабочего хода, шпинделем с приводными зубчатыми колесами, расположенным перпендикулярно направлению рабочего хода шиберов. Шпиндель и шиберы снабжены автоматическим переключателем приводных зубчатых колес шпинделя, обеспечивающим поочередное перемещение основного и защитных шиберов в процессе перекрытия проходного отверстия. Предлагаемый запорный узел ИГР позволяет повысить надежность работы запорного узла шиберной задвижки за счет механизма согласования движений основного и защитных шиберов, обеспечивающего защиту седел и шиберов от повреждения ...

РЕГУЛИРУЮЩИЙ КЛАПАН "ИГР"

Изобретение относится к области арматуростроения. Регулирующий клапан «ИГР» содержит корпус с входным и выходным патрубками, с проходным отверстием, в котором размещены восемь равномерно расположенных по окружности проходного отверстия элементов дросселирования, имеющих в сечении, перпендикулярном оси проходного отверстия, форму равнобедренного треугольника с 90° вершиной, обращенной к оси проходного отверстия, четыре из которых неподвижны, а другие четыре размещены между ними с возможностью перемещения в направлении оси проходного отверстия, уравновешены и снабжены приводом с ограничителями крайних положений перемещения и каналами в корпусе параллельно и перпендикулярно оси проходного отверстия, в которых размещены прямозубые рейки в зацеплении с удлиненной шестерней, расположенной в зоне пересечения каналов в полости корпуса глубиной менее диаметра шестерни на высоту ее зуба. Изобретение направлено на повышение надежности работы клапана, а также снижение стоимости клапана. 2 з.п. ф-лы ...

СЕРИЯ КЛАПАНОВ

Изобретение относится к конструктивному ряду клапанов, прежде всего к конструктивному ряду газовых клапанов, имеющих различные типоразмеры. Серия (11) клапанов, включающая в себя несколько типов (А, В, С) клапанов различного типоразмера, причем: каждый тип (А, В, С) клапана из серии (11) клапанов включает в себя линейно перемещающийся запорный орган (19) клапана, с которым соотнесены клапанное седло (17), замыкающая пружина (20) и клапанный привод (21), клапанный привод (21) всех типов (А, В, С) клапанов выполнен унифицированным и обеспечивает унифицированный максимальный ход (h), серия (11) клапанов включает в себя по меньшей мере два типа (А, В, …) клапанов, замыкающие пружины (20) которых имеют различные характеристические кривые (I, II), различные замыкающие пружины (20) выполнены с обеспечением приложения различных запирающих усилий при посадке запорных органов (19) клапанов на клапанные седла (17), различные замыкающие пружины (20) выполнены с обеспечением приложения, предпочтительно ...

МНОГОХОДОВОЙ КЛАПАН ДЛЯ САНИТАРНОЙ АРМАТУРЫ

... 1. Многоходовой клапан для санитарной арматуры, с по меньшей мере тремя отдельными клапанами, каждый из которых содержит седло клапана (12) и подвижное по отношению к нему запорное тело (13), 1.2 с перекидным элементом (17), который на своей окружности связан с запорными телами (13) отдельных клапанов для приведения их в действие и в своей средней зоне для образования точки опрокидывания имеет точечную опору, а также по меньшей мере с одним приводным элементом, выполненным для опрокидывания перекидного элемента (17) и вследствие этого для приведения в действие отдельных клапанов. 2. Многоходовой клапан по п.1, при котором многоходовой клапан выполнен с возможностью приведения в действие таким образом, что открыт только один отдельный клапан. 3. Многоходовой клапан по п.1 или 2, при котором приводной элемент выполнен таким образом, что при приведении в действие один отдельный клапан открыт и один отдельный клапан закрыт. 4. Многоходовой клапан по одному из предыдущих пунктов с приводным ...

Прибор для отделения охлаждающей воды от пара

Многоклапанная импульсная головка

Распределительный кран

Многозолотниковый гидравлический распределитель

Распределительный кран

CONTROL MECHANISM FOR A TYRE INFLATION DEVICE

Three-way regulating valve, has auxiliary regulating device integrated in operating mechanism such that regulating body is operated for changing flow rate by regulating device and auxiliary regulating device

The valve (1) has a valve housing (2) and two flow regulating bodies (40, 50) that are arranged in an area of flow openings (2.5, 2.6) and are adjusted by a common operating mechanism. An auxiliary regulating device is integrated in the operating mechanism such that the regulating body (50) is operated for changing a flow rate by the regulating device and the auxiliary regulating device. The flow rate of the flow regulating body (40) is unchanged by using the auxiliary regulating device during regulation.

HYDRAULISCHE VENTILEINHEIT

Ventil, Wegeventil und Hydropumpe

Ventil mit einem Ventilgehäuse (6), in dem ein erster Arbeitsanschluss (A1), ein zweiter Arbeitsanschluss (A2), ein Druckanschluss (P) und ein Tankanschluss (T) ausgebildet sind, wobei eine erste Magnetspule (30) und ein erster Anker (18) vorgesehen sind, wobei der erste Anker (18) über die erste Magnetspule (30) betätigbar ist, und wobei eine zweite Magnetspule (32) und ein zweiter Anker (24) vorgesehen sind, wobei der zweite Anker (24) über die zweite Magnetspule (32) betätigbar ist, wobei mit dem ersten Anker (18) ein erster Steuerschieber (10) zum Steuern einer Druckmittelverbindung zwischen dem ersten Arbeitsanschluss (A1), dem Druckanschluss (P) und dem Tankanschluss (T) betätigbar ist, und wobei mit dem zweiten Anker (24) ein zweiter Steuerschieber (14) zum Steuern einer Druckmittelverbindung zwischen dem zweiten Arbeitsanschluss (A2), dem Druckanschluss (P) und dem Tankanschluss (T) betätigbar ist.

Mehrwegeventil mit einem entfernbarern Wandelement

Elektronisch steuerbare Armatur zum Mischen von kaltem und warmem Wasser, insbesondere für einen Waschtisch

Armatur (1, 1') zur Mischung von kaltem und warmem Wasser, insbesondere für einen Waschtisch, eine Badewanne oder Dusche, umfassend einen ersten Ventilblock (1.1) mit einem Ventilkörper (7.1) zur Mischung von kaltem Wasser und warmem Wasser, einen zweiten Ventilblock (1.2) mit einem Ventilkörper (7.2) zur Einstellung eines Wasservolumenstroms, ein erstes elektrisches Stellglied (9) zur Positionierung des Ventilkörpers (7.1) des ersten Ventilblocks (1.1), ein zweites elektrisches Stellglied (9) zur Positionierung des Ventilkörpers (7.2) des zweiten Ventilblocks (1.2), einen Temperatursensor (25) zur Erfassung einer Wasser- oder Mischwassertemperatur, und eine elektronische Steuerung, die das erste elektrische Stellglied (9) in Abhängigkeit der mittels des Temperatursensors (25) erfassten Wasser- oder Mischwassertemperatur und eines vorgebbaren Temperaturwertes ansteuert und die das zweite elektrische Stellglied (9) in Abhängigkeit eines vorgebbaren Wasservolumenstroms ansteuert, wobei die ...

Vorrichtung zum Mischen von zwei Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere von kaltem und heißem Wasser

Ventilblock

Valves for Gas Distribution.

... 24,720. Dempster & Sons, R., and Horsfall, J. E. Nov. 7. Purifiers.-Relates to a modified form of Weck centre-valve, as described in Specifications 2878/82, 5910/03, and 11,091/07, and consists in dispensing with the top hoods so that each valve acts on one seat only. The valve box shown is for four gas-holders or the like. The usual false bottom 11 separates the valves connecting with the main inlet 14 from those connecting with the main outlet 15. Gas entering at 14 passes through the space below the false bottom to one or more of the gas-holders in parallel, back to the space above the false bottom, and to the outlet 15.

Connector unit

... 1,098,629. Junction devices. APPLIED CONTROLS Ltd. Aug. 3, 1965 [Aug. 6, 1964], No. 32059/64. Heading F2G. A connector or junction device comprises a mounting block 2, which is formed with bores 7 for transmitting fluid from a manifold 3 to components 4, 5 and 6, such as valves, switches &c., and at least one circuit plate 20 having channels 28 communicating with selected passages 17 in the block. At least one gasket 23 is clamped against the channelled surface of said circuit plate to confine the fluid within said channels. As shown, two aluminium circuit plates 20, 21, having fluid channels etched or milled therein, and a cover plate 22 are bolted to the mounting block, Figs. 1 and 2 (not shown), interposed gaskets 23 and 24 sealing said channels. The channels, which may take the form of either rectangular section grooves in one surface of the plate, as in plate 20, or slots extending through the plate, as in plate 21, permit any desirable fluid connection between the components 4, 5 ...

A VALVE ASSEMBLY.

A valve comprising an integral body (1) defining a straight flow passage (6) controlled by a central (9a) and two flanking (7a, 8a) valve elements characterised in that the central valve element is a T-ported ball for establishing a connection with a branch flow passage (10). The valve elements are operatively connected to respective handles (7d, 8d, 9d) unitary with interengaging cams adapted to interlock the handles against undesirable opening configurations of the valve elements. ...

A mixer valve apparatus and a water delivery apparatus

A shower assembly comprises hot and cold water pipes with the hot water pipe 74 extending within the cold water pipe 72. The hot and cold water pipes extend into a thermostatic mixer valve 80. A flexible hose 116 carries mixed water from the thermostatic mixer valve 80 to a shower head 114. The shower head 114 is mounted on a shower bracket 118, which in turn is slidably mounted to the cold water pipe 72.

Water tap

A water tap has a tap body 10 and a rotatable operating arm 400. A valve 200 is rotatable by the operating arm 400 between at least three rotational positions. In a first rotational position, the valve 200 prevents water flowing through the valve 200; in a second rotational position, the valve 200 permits water to flow from a first water inlet through the valve 200; and in a third rotational position, the valve 200 permits water to flow from a second water inlet through the valve 200. The water tap has a cartridge (700, Fig. 10) having a biasing member 800. The operating arm 400 is freely movable between the first and second positions. On movement of the operating arm 400 from the first position to the third position, the arm is biased by the biasing member 800 to the first position.

Fluid diversion device

A fluid diversion device utilizes a branch pipeline control device to realise control of a branch pipeline, wherein a base 30 of the branch pipeline control device has a flow passage opening 31 communicated with a main accommodation body 20 in a sealing manner, and a first mounting hole 33 and a second mounting hole 32 for being communicated with the branch pipeline. A driving part 44 in a valve cap assembly 40 is utilized to drive a valve core assembly to open and close the flow passage opening 31. The device further comprises a joint 51 with an internal connection part which connects to the first mounting hole 33, and an external connection part for external connection. The base 30 can be fixed inside the main accommodation body 20, and the valve cap assembly 40 and joint fixed outside the body 20. The driving part 44 can be a handle connected to a valve rod 42 by a pin shaft 441.

A connection panel for transferring pressure media in a gaseous and/or liquid gaseous state

The control armature comprises a low-pressure side suitable for connection on a vacuum pump and a high-pressure side suitable for connection on a supply container for pressure medium. Whereby the connecting conduit on the low-pressure side between the shut-off valve of the intake connecting piece and the shut-off valve of the pump connecting piece as well as the connecting conduit on the high-pressure side between the shut-off valve of the pressure-media-inlet connecting piece and the shut-off valve of the pressure-media-outlet connecting piece are in flow connection by way of a common conduit section in the armature casing, formed in each case by a junction curve for the respective connecting conduit, whereby the conduit section, formed by the junction curves, is at least partially in visual range of the sight glass. These measures permit precise observation of the process of flow on the low-pressure side as well as on the high-pressure side by means of a single sight glass. Furthermore ...

A fluid control valve

... 1,126,291. Valves. M. GLAS. 21 Jan., 1967, No. 3255/67.. Heading F2V. A multiway fluid control valve comprises a valve body 1, a fluid inlet connection 4, a fluid return connection 5 and two consumer connections 2 and 3, the flow path between a given consumer and the inlet or return being controlled by three series arranged valves 7, 8 and 9 each of which is individually operable by means of a cam 30 secured to a manually or motor driven shaft 29. As shown in the Figure, consumer 3 is connected to return 5, via port 19a and collector chamber 18, whilst consumer 2 is connected to inlet 4 via ports 19a. Each cam carries three cam surfaces (31a, 31b and 31c, Fig. 8, not shown), and the disposition of these in relation to the same of the remaining cams determines the sequence of operation of the valve members; the cam shaft 29, housed in a sleeve 34, is removably retained on the valve body, so that it may be removed and the valve actuating control programme altered by adjustment of the cam ...

A VALVING SYSTEM

FLUID CONTROL VALVE APPARATUS

TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A HYDRODYNAMIC TORQUE CONVERTER

... 1498011 Change - speed gear SRM HYDROMEKANIK AB 18 Dec 1974 [14 Feb 1974] 6856/74 Heading F2D This Specification describes a combined hydrodynamic torque converter and planetary gearing as disclosed in Specification 1,498,013, and an additional planetary gearing which may be added to provide an overdrive or underdrive. The claims are concerned with the provision in the transmission housing of a stationary block which supports a journal bearing for the shaft of the converter reaction ring and supports also the brakes for the planetary gearing that controls the reaction ring.

Control system for one or more ablutionary devices

A control system for ablutionary devices such as a shower, tap, or faucet, comprises: mixer valve 118 having a first inlet 134 and a second inlet 136 configured to receive a supply of hot and cold water, and an outlet 138 configured to output cold water, hot water or a mixture thereof as an output stream for supplying water to the ablutionary devices downstream of the mixer valve; and controller 120 in communication with the mixer valve. The controller is configured to: control the mixer valve according to one or more target output water properties; obtain operating signal(s) each related to an operating parameter of the control system; and generate, based on the operating signal(s), a diagnostic signal that indicates an associated failure mode of the water supply if the mixer valve cannot be controlled to reach the one or more target water output properties. The target water output properties may be a desired output flow rate and/or a selected output water temperature. The operating signal ...

Waterway switching valve core and water-mixing valve

A waterway switching valve core, includes a housing 1, an adjustment rod 2 and a movable sleeve 3. The housing has two spaced water outlets 12, 13. The sleeve is located in the housing, and has two sealing rings 32 spaced apart from each other, and defining a barrier wall 33in between the rings. The barrier has a width enabling the barrier to block either of the outlets. The movable sleeve moves up and down, causing the outlets to individually be blocked, with the forward and reverse rotation of the adjustment rod. The mounting seat is fixed to a lower side of the housing, and the mounting seat is provided with a water inlet 37. In using the present application, it is not required to adjust the water inlet direction of the cold water and hot water, simply quickly adjusting the water outflowing directions of the waterway switching valve cores on the two sides in the water-mixing valve, the waterways may just be switched between a forward direction or a reverse direction of the hot and cold ...

DISTRIBUTOR DEVICE FOR VALVES

BY A COMMON ENGINE PROPELLING DOUBLE FLAP VALVE

REGELBARES VENTIL

PROCEDURE, DEVICES AND/OR SYSTEMS REGARDING FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINES

Terminal sanitary fitting

Die Erfindung betrifft eine endständige Sanitärarmatur (1a-g) mit einem Anschluss für Kaltwasser (PWC), einem Anschluss für Warmwasser (PWH), einem Auslauf (9), einem Armaturenkörper (2), einem mit einer Betätigungseinrichtung (12) gekoppelten ersten Ventil (10a), einem mit einer elektronischen Schaltungseinheit (4) gekoppelten weiteren Ventil (10b), einer Energieversorgung (22) und zwei Kanälen (7aH-bH) mit Verschlussvorrichtungen(20a-b), bei der die Kanäle (7aH-bH) zur Versorgung der Ventile (10a-b) mit Kaltwasser (PWC) und Warmwasser (PWH) und die Verschlussvorrichtungen (20a-b) als Verschluss der offenen Bohrungen der Kanäle (7aH-bH) und zur von der Stellung der Betätigungseinrichtung (12) unabhängigen Einstellung von Volumenstrom und Temperatur des über das weitere Ventil (10b) abgegebenen Mischwassers (PWM) ausgebildet sind.

CONTROL VALVE

THERMALSTATICALLY STEERED MIXING VALVE

HYDRODYNAMIC-MECHANICAL COMPOUND TRANSMISSION, IN PARTICULAR FUR OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THERMALSTATICALLY STEERED MIXING VALVE

STRAND FLOW CONTROL VALVE.

STRAND FLOW CONTROL VALVE.

PROCEDURE FOR THE OPERATION OF A GAS INLET DEVICE FOR REACTION CONTAINERS.

NUMERIC VALVE.

HOUSING FOR A BRANCH VALVE

MECHANISM FOR THE CONTROLLING OF THE CURRENT OF LIQUID OR GASEOUS MEDIA

From several individual components existing collective connection support plate

VALVE HOUSING

MULTIPLE WAY VALVE FOR SANITARY FITTINGS

TERMINAL BLOCK FOR SEVERAL VALVES FOR APPLICATION WITH PRINTINGPROCESSING EQUIPMENT

Water pipeline cock

MODULAR DUCT SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA

Valve equipment for a two-phase compound

A multiple valve assembly for reducing water loss from a leak

A valve assembly for reducing water loss from a leak from a water device. The valve assembly includes a first passage through which water flows from a water source to the water device and a second passage through which water flows from the water device. A first valve is in fluid communication with the first passage and the second passage. The first valve is operable for obstructing the first passage in response to a change in pressure differential between water in the first passage and water in the second passage resulting from a leak of water from the water device. The valve assembly also includes a second valve in fluid communication with the first passage. The second valve is responsive to the obstruction of the first passage to close the first passage and thereby stop water from flowing from the water source to the water device.

HYDRODYNAMIC TORQUE CONVERTER TRANSMISSIONS

APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, RESPECTIVELY, OF TEMPERATURE AND/OR PRESSURE

Improvements in Watering Systems

There is provided a flow distributor 20 for use in watering systems. The flow distributor has at least three outlet means 26 and a water inlet means 22, together with valve controls 28 for adjusting flow from the inlet to each outlet means. At least one of the outlet means comprises a connector adapted for click-on sealing connection to a male adaptor of the type used cooperatively with standard click-on garden hose connectors. Particular nominal sizes of the inlet and outlet means used in systems based on plastics irrigation pipe are preferred. Also disclosed is a watering system incorporating the flow distributor and at least one water distribution assembly 30. ,260 6c go ...

VALVE

Apparatus for measurement and control, respectively, of temperature and/or pressure

AUTOMATIC VALVE-CLOSING MECHANISM IN MIXED-WATER COCK

Solenoid valve for an anti-lock brake system and valve fabricating method

DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR A FLUID SUCH AS WATER

APPARATUS FOR MIXING COLD AND HOT WATER, AND FOR DISTRIBUTING THE WATER MIXTURE

APPARATUS FOR MIXING COLD AND HOT WATER, AND FOR DISTRIBUTING THE WATER MIXTURE A cold and hot water mixing faucet comprises an inlet valve each for the cold and hot water to deliver cold and hot water to a mixing chamber. Each valve includes a valve housing and a membrane thereon and defining a counterpressure chamber therewith. The membrane is movable between an open position and a closed position for selective supply of water to the mixing chamber, and a conduit interconnects each counterpressure chamber and the mixing chamber. A thermostatically-controlled water distribution control device is associated with the conduits and is arranged for actuation of each inlet valve in inverse directions to maintain a predetermined water temperature in the mixing chamber. A water flow blocking device is associated with each valve conduits upstream of the thermostatically-controlled device and is actuatable independently of the control device for blocking the flow of water through the conduits of ...

VALVES FOR CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS

CYCLE VALVES

DUAL FLUID VALVE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TWO FLUID STREAMS INCORPORATING SAME

A valve apparatus for controlling the flow of two sources of a first fluid while preventing mixing of the two fluid sources is disclosed along with a system incorporating the same. The valve apparatus has a first valve chamber with a first valve mechanism for controlling the flow of a first fluid, such as a heated coolant, from a first source. A second valve chamber with a second valve mechanism controls the flow of a first fluid, such as a cooled coolant, from a second source, the first and second valve chambers being fluidly isolated from each other. At least one thermal actuator arranged within a control chamber or control manifold controls operation of the first and second valve mechanisms, the thermal actuator having a first activation temperature for controlling the first valve mechanism and a second activation temperature for controlling the second valve mechanism. A control fluid passing through the control chamber, or control manifold, dictates the operational settings of the first ...

A MULTIPLE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING WATER LOSS FROM A LEAK

A valve assembly for reducing water loss from a leak from a water device. The valve assembly includes a first passage through which water flows from a water source to the water device and a second passage through which water flows from the water device. A first valve is in fluid communication with th e first passage and the second passage. The first valve is operable for obst ructing the first passage in response to a change in pressure differential b etween water in the first passage and water in the second passage resulting from a leak of water from the water device. The valve assembly also includes a second valve in fluid communication with the first passage. The second va lve is responsive to the obstruction of the first passage to close the first passage and thereby stop water from flowing from the water source to the wa ter device.

DUPLEX STRAINER APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Duplex fluid strainers, systems and methods can include a housing with a first valve chamber defining an inlet port, a first port, and a second port, and a second valve chamber defining a third port, a fourth port, and an outlet port. The first and third ports can be in communication with a first strainer chamber, and the second and fourth ports can be in communication a second strainer. A first seal assembly can include a first disk that is movable within the first valve chamber into sealing engagement against either of the first port or the second port, and a second seal assembly can include a second disk that is movable within the second valve chamber into sealing engagement against either of the third port or the fourth port.

APPARATUS AND METHODS TO DISPENSE FLUID FROM A BANK OF CONTAINERS AND TO REFILL SAME

A cascade system includes a manifold having a fluid outlet port to dispense fluid and a fluid valve engaged to the manifold. First and second fluid storage containers are coupled to the manifold. The fluid valve is configured to control a first fluid flow path between the second fluid storage container and the fluid outlet port.

PROCESS INTERFACE VALVE ASSEMBLY

A valve assembly includes a valve body having a fluid access passage extending from a process fluid port to an access port, a block valve disposed in the fluid access passage and movable between open and closed conditions, an access blocking device disposed in the fluid access passage between the access port and the block valve, and a valve interlock arrangement. The access blocking device is movable from an access blocking condition in which access to the block valve through the access port is blocked, to an access permitting condition in which access to the block valve through the access port is permitted. The valve interlock arrangement is configured such that the block valve is prevented from being moved to the closed condition when the access blocking device is in the access permitting condition.

Proportional Variable Force Solenoid Control Valve and Transmission Fluid Control Device

DIAPHRAGM VALVE

A diaphragm valve for controlling a flow of gaseous or liquid fluid and including a valve housing (101) having a valve chamber (102), into which opens a central channel (104) and on each side thereof a first side channel (103) and a second side channel (104), respectively, having each an external connection (106, 107, 108) for fluid, valve seat means (110a, 110b) arranged in the housing, an elastic diaphragm (112) adapted to be brought into and away from sealing contact with at least one of the valve seat means, and control means (117, 118) for actuating the diaphragm. At least one portion of each valve seat means (100, 110b) is common to the central channel (104) and one of the side channels (103, 104). Two control means (117, 118) are arranged on one hand to press the diaphragm (112) against one such portion each, thereby to shut off the passage of fluid between the central channel and the respective side channel, on the other to raise one portion each of the diaphragm off the respective ...

VALVE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF USE

VALVE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF USE

Embodiments described herein provide a valve construction. One embodiment comprises a first valve (12) and a second valve (14). A first fluid conveying conduit (16) fluidly conveying a first fluid is fluidly connected with the first valve (12). A second fluid conveying conduit (18) fluidly conveying a second fluid is fluidly connected with the second valve. A third fluid conveying conduit (22) is fluidly connected with the first valve (12) and the second valve (14). The first valve (12) is movable between a first position where first fluid flows between the first fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit, and a second position where first fluid does not flow between the first fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit. The second valve (14) is movable between a first position where the second fluid flows between the second fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit, and a second position where the second fluid does not flow between ...

DIAPHRAGM VALVE

A diaphragm valve including a valve housing having at least three ports and at least two valve chambers provided in the valve housing. Each valve chamber has at least one first space communicating with a respective one of said ports and a second space separated from said first space by a threshold. The second space of each valve chamber communicates only with the second space of others of said at least two valve chambers, such that communication between any two of said at least two ports can take place only by passing across two thresholds.

Verteilungskasten für Druckleitungen.

Sammelkasten für Steuerungsorgane

Verteilungsbatterie für Wasserinstallationen.

Absperrvorrichtung.

Gehäuse für Blockwegeventile

Ventil-Batterie für pneumatische und hydraulische Druckmedien

Aus mehreren Einzelgehäusen zusammenstellbarer Gehäuseblock

Mengengeregeltes Wegeventil

Robinet de distrubution d'eau

Mischbatterie

Ventil

Wasseraufbereitungsvorrichtung

Aus mehreren Einzelelementen bestehende Sammelanschluss-Tragplatte

Installation de commande par un fluide

Ventilbatterie

CONTROL VALVE BATTERY.

INSTALLATION FOR DISPENSING VIA ELECTRIC PNEUMATIC CONTROL SIGNALS.

Solenoid Bypass for Continuous Operation of Pneumatic Valve

A solenoid valve assembly capable of providing a continuous flow of pressurized inert gas to operate a process tool without interruption.

CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM

An expandable chemical delivery system sharing a common bulk fluid inlet and bulk fluid flow path to direct a bulk fluid through one or more selected chemical eductors. Each chemical eductor is slidably insertable into an eductor port on the manifold body such that rotation of the chemical eductor is not required for installation. After installation, the orientation of the chemical eductor can be rotatably adjusted so as to avoid interference with adjacent chemical eductors. Delivery of a bulk fluid to each chemical eductor is controlled via a corresponding valve assembly that selectively allows or blocks flow of the bulk fluid from the bulk fluid flow path to the corresponding chemical eductor. The manifold body can include a plurality of individual manifold bodies approximated with a coupling system to define the bulk fluid flow path. Alternatively, the manifold body can comprise a single fabricated body for high pressure operation. 1. A chemical delivery system , comprising:a manifold block including a bulk fluid inlet connected to a bulk fluid flow conduit, and wherein a plurality of individual fluid flow conduits fluidly intersect the bulk fluid flow conduit, each individual fluid flow conduit being intersected by a valve bore having a valve mounting port and each individual fluid flow conduit having an educator mounting port;at least one eductor assembly, each eductor assembly being individually attached to one of the educator mounting ports; anda plurality of valve assemblies, each valve assembly being individually mounted to one of the valve mounting ports so as to selectively control flow of a bulk fluid through the individual fluid flow conduits such that individual eductor assemblies can removed from operation without preventing flow of the bulk fluid through the bulk fluid flow conduit.2. The chemical delivery system of claim 1 , wherein each eductor assembly attaches to the corresponding eductor mounting port with a quick-connect fitting.3. The chemical ...

Liquid distributor of modular construction

A geothermal plant brine distributor includes a plurality of distributor modules which are detachably connected to each other and are arranged in series behind one another forming a continuous main line. A connector module is connectable to a distributor supply line or distributor return line and also to the distributor modules. Each distributor module includes a housing of plastic material including a main line section, each end of which is surrounded by one connector flange, a pipe-shaped valve stem which branches off from the lateral surface side of the main line section and has a side opening, and a branch pipe that joins the side opening of the valve stem. A hollow cylinder valve body is rotatable in the valve stem for closing or opening fluid flow from the main line to the branch pipe.

Valve for switching waterways and adjusting flow

A valve for switching waterways and adjusting flow has a fixed seat, a control piece and an operation mechanism. The fixed seat is provided with a fixed face, an inlet waterway and two outlet waterways, the inlet port of the inlet waterway and the outlet ports of the outlet waterway are arranged on the fixed face. The control piece is provided with a control face that is relied on the fixed face hermetically and a communicating groove that is concavely arranged on the control face. The operation mechanism is connected with the fixed seat and the control piece, and can drive the control piece to move, and then the control face can be driven to rotate and slide relative to the fixed face.

Fluid Transfer Device And System

Fluid transfer apparatus including a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger that moves without changing the axial dimensions of the body. A first end of the body contains a face designed to be attached to an upstream component. A second end of the body is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, etc. A first end of the plunger, when it is in the closed position, is in alignment with the face of the body, which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the remainder of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. An outer annular collar is rotatable relative to the body and causes the plunger to move axially within the bore from an open to a closed position. 1. A valve having an axial length , comprising:a body having:a first end containing a face configured to be attached to an upstream component;a second end configured to be attached to a downstream component; anda bore extending axially from the first end to the second end;a plunger axially movable within said bore between an open position and a closed position, the plunger having a first end and a second end; andan actuator comprising a fork a pair of tines extending from said handle, each of said tines operatively connected to said plunger by a pair of split rings, each split ring including a radially inwardly extending plunger engaging member and a radially outwardly extending actuator engaging member operatively connecting the actuator and the plunger, such that movement of said actuator causes the plunger to move axially between the open and closed positions without altering the axial length of the valve, the valve is in the closed position when the first end of the plunger is in alignment with the face of the body; and', 'the first end of the plunger being in alignment with the face of the body forms a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against ...

Electropneumatic pilot valve with heat sink

A pneumatic distribution device includes at least one electromagnetic pilot valve and a distribution body. The device includes at least one heat sink having a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5 W/m K, tested in accordance with the ASTM D5470 standard. The heat sink is positioned between the at least one electromagnetic pilot valve and the distribution body.

COUPLING APPARATUS FOR CHEMICAL FLUID FLOW CHANNEL

A chemical liquid circuit apparatus includes a main circuit member, a sub-circuit member, and a frame member. The main circuit member has a chemical liquid channel for flowing a chemical fluid, and a main opening formed on an end of the chemical liquid channel. The sub-circuit member is mounted on and in contact with the main circuit member and applies a first load to the main circuit member. The sub-circuit member has a sealing surface for sealing the main opening from outside of the apparatus. The frame member has a storing portion for storing the main circuit member, and a connecting opening disposed in a position in communication with the main opening of the main circuit member stored in the storing portion. The shape of the frame member allows a reaction force of the first load to be transferred from the storing portion to the main circuit member. 1. A chemical liquid circuit apparatus comprising: a chemical liquid channel for flowing a chemical fluid; and', 'a main opening formed on an end of the chemical liquid channel;, 'a main circuit member havinga sub-circuit member mounted on and in contact with the main circuit member such that a first load is applied to the main circuit member, the sub-circuit member having a sealing surface for sealing the main opening from outside of the chemical liquid circuit apparatus; and a storing portion for storing the main circuit member; and', 'a connecting opening disposed in a position connecting to the main opening of the main circuit member stored in the storing portion, the frame member having such a shape that a reaction force of the first load is transferred from the storing portion to the main circuit member., 'a frame member having2. The chemical liquid circuit of claim 1 , wherein the storing portion includes:a mounting portion mounted on the sub-circuit member; anda support member having a contact surface facing the mounting portion, the contact surface transferring the load to the main circuit member.3. The ...

QUICK-INSTALL THREE-WAY PIPE CONNECTOR

A quick-install three-way pipe connector including a valve body, a lower pipe assembly and a switching element. The valve body has a fitting opening, a water inlet and a lower pipe orifice. The lower pipe assembly includes an on-flow pipe and a counter-flow pipe. The upper ends of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe pass through the lower pipe orifice and are fixed inside the valve body by means of an upper connector. The switching element is fixed on the lower end of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe and is provided with a lower water outlet. The fitting opening is provided with an upper cover which seals a water inlet cavity. The complete water path of the entire device includes water in-flow from a support arm joint to flow sequentially through the water inlet, the on-flow pipe, the switching element, the counter-flow pipe and the water outlet. 1400210. A quick-install three-way pipe connector , which is fixed to the support arm () in the wall by means of a support arm joint () , wherein comprising:{'b': 100', '100', '107', '201', '202', '203', '201', '210, 'a valve body (), the valve body () comprises a fitting opening (), a water inlet (), a water outlet () and a lower pipe orifice (), which are interconnected, the water inlet () is connected to the support arm joint ();'}{'b': 104', '103', '104', '103', '203', '100', '110', '107, 'a lower pipe assembly, which is a pipe entirely faced down, the lower pipe assembly comprises a on-flow pipe () and a counter-flow pipe (), the upper ends of the on-flow pipe () and the counter-flow pipe () pass through the lower pipe orifice () and are fixed inside the valve body () by means of an upper connector () inserted from the fitting opening (); and'}{'b': 130', '130', '131, 'a switching element (), the switching element () is fixed on the lower ends of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe and is disposed with a lower water outlet () which is connected to the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe;'}{'b ...

Modular Fluid Control System

A modular fluid control system comprised of a plurality of fluid control modules (), each including a manifold portion (), and a support element () to which the modules are mechanically fixed (). The manifolds of adjacent units are pneumatically, but not mechanically, connected in order to communicate therebetween. In such an arrangement the modules can be removed from within an array without disturbing neighbouring units. 1. A modular fluid control system comprised of:a plurality of fluid control modules, each including a manifold portion; anda support element for supporting the modules;whereby the plurality of modules are arranged to be mechanically fixed to the support element, while said manifold portions are in mutual fluidic connection.2. The modular fluid control system of wherein at least one of the plurality of fluid control modules includes a sealing element associated with the manifold portion for providing a fluid tight seal with the manifold portion of an adjacent module.3. The modular fluid control system of wherein there is a plurality of intermediate connector elements locatable between modules to facilitate pneumatic connection.4. The modular fluid control system of wherein the plurality of intermediate connector elements comprise a wedge shape with an opening therethrough and the fluid control module has a corresponding sloped portion to accommodate the wedge shape; further including a seal element either associated with the manifold portion claim 3 , the opening of the wedge shape or both.5. The modular fluid control system of wherein the support element comprises a plate element that is configured to support a two dimensional array of fluid control modules.6. The modular fluid control system of wherein the support element includes one or more ports for establishing fluid connection with the fluid control modules.7. The modular fluid control system of wherein the support element includes a plurality of locating elements for locating the fluid ...

SYSTEM COMPRISING A PUMP ATTACHED TO A TANK CASING FOR MIXING A FLUID

The disclosure extends to systems, methods, and devices for mixing a fluid. The system comprises a tank conduit suspended in a tank for receiving a mixture comprising a liquid, wherein the tank holds the mixture. The system comprises a rigid casing configured to surround the tank and a pump attached to the rigid casing. The system includes a suction inlet and a discharge outlet attached to the pump, wherein the pump creates a negative pressure that draws the mixture into the pump through the suction inlet and the pump creates a positive pressure that dispels the mixture out of the pump through the discharge outlet. 1. A system for mixing a fluid , comprising:a tank conduit suspended in a tank from a top of the tank for receiving a mixture comprising a liquid, wherein the tank holds the mixture;a rigid casing comprising a plurality of sides configured to surround the tank; anda pump attached to the rigid casing, the pump comprising a suction inlet and a discharge outlet which is suspended in the tank from the top of the tank, wherein the pump creates a negative pressure that draws the mixture into the pump through the suction inlet and the pump creates a positive pressure that dispels the mixture out of the pump through the discharge outlet;wherein the tank conduit is in fluid communication with the suction inlet such that the mixture flows through the tank conduit and the suction inlet when drawn into the pump; andwherein the mixture is discharged from the pump into the tank through the discharge outlet.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an external fluid inlet attached to the rigid casing for receiving the liquid claim 1 , wherein the external fluid inlet is in fluid communication with the tank conduit.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a three-way valve in fluid communication with the external fluid inlet claim 2 , the suction inlet claim 2 , and the tank conduit.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the three-way valve comprises a first ...

Hydraulic system for working machine

A hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump, a first hydraulic actuator, a second hydraulic actuator, a first control valve to control the first hydraulic actuator, a second control valve to control the second hydraulic actuator, a return fluid tube in which a return fluid discharged from the first hydraulic actuator flows, the return fluid tube connecting the first control valve and the first hydraulic actuator, a first inner fluid tube provided in the first control valve and connected to the return fluid tube, an outer fluid tube connected to the first inner fluid tube, the outer fluid tube connecting the first control valve and the second control valve, a return-discharge fluid tube to discharge the return fluid, the discharge fluid tube being branched from the outer fluid tube, and a throttle provided in the return-discharge fluid tube.

FLUID CONDUIT CONNECTOR SYSTEM

A fluid conduit system includes a trunk line and a manifold header coupled to the trunk line. The manifold header has a first bore in fluid communication with the trunk line and a second bore intersecting the first bore. A first manifold valve is coupled to the manifold header. A second manifold valve is coupled to the first manifold valve. A fracture header is coupled to the second manifold valve. A plurality of connection rods is coupled to the manifold header and to the fracture header. Each connection rod extends through a corresponding hole in the first manifold valve and a corresponding hole in the second manifold valve. 1. A fluid conduit system , comprising:a trunk line;a manifold header coupled to the trunk line;a first manifold valve coupled to the manifold header;a second manifold valve coupled to the first manifold valve;a fracture header coupled to the second manifold valve; anda plurality of first connection rods coupled to the manifold header and to the fracture header, each first connection rod extending through the first manifold valve and the second manifold valve.2. The fluid conduit system of claim 1 , wherein each first connection rod of the plurality of first connection rods is coupled to the fracture header by a threaded connection.3. The fluid conduit system of claim 1 , wherein the fracture header further comprises:a first fluid conduit connector;a second fluid conduit connector; anda plurality of second connection rods extending through the first fluid conduit connector and the second fluid conduit connector.4. The fluid conduit system of claim 3 , further comprising:a swab valve coupled to the fracture header; anda plurality of third connection rods coupled to the swab valve and the fracture header, each third connection rod extending through the swab valve and into the fracture header.5. The fluid conduit system of claim 4 , further comprising:a first fracture valve;a second fracture valve; anda plurality of fourth connection rods ...

PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH USER INTERFACE

A shower head having a stem, a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water into at least one spray pattern, and a mixing valve located within the stem. The mixing valve has a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of a first fluid from the first inlet to the outlet; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of a second fluid from the second inlet to the outlet. The shower head also has a touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the shower head, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of fluid from the outlet to the spray head by controlling the first and second flow control valves. 1. (canceled)2. A shower head comprising:a stem for mounting the shower head;a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water to form at least one spray pattern; a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet;', 'a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of a first fluid from the first inlet to the outlet; and', 'a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of a second fluid from the second inlet to the outlet; and, 'a mixing valve located within the stem and comprisinga touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the shower head, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of fluid from the outlet to the spray head by controlling the first and second flow control valves.3. The shower head of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator located within the stem and configured to control operation of the mixing valve.4. The shower head of claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second flow control valves includes a valve member assembly to control the fluid flow through the respective flow control valve claim 3 , wherein each valve member ...

FLOW RATE ADJUSTING DEVICE

Provided is a flow rate adjusting device including: an ultrasonic flow metering portion; a flow rate adjusting portion; a control portion configured to control the flow rate adjusting portion so that the flow rate of the fluid measured by the ultrasonic flow metering portion matches a set value; a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the fluid flowing into an upstream side of a measurement flow channel from an inflow port; and a storage portion configured to store information that associates the flow rate of the fluid obtained from the propagation time difference measured by the ultrasonic flow metering portion, the set value of the target flow rate, and the pressure measured by the pressure sensor with each other when the control portion controls the flow rate adjusting portion. 1. A flow rate adjusting device comprising:an ultrasonic flow metering portion configured to measure a propagation time difference between ultrasonic waves transmitted by a pair of oscillators disposed at an upstream side and a downstream side of a straight tube-shaped measurement flow channel to obtain a flow rate of a fluid, the fluid flowing from an inflow port and being circulated through the measurement flow channel;a flow rate adjusting portion configured to adjust the flow rate of the fluid flowing out to an outflow port from the downstream side of the measurement flow channel;a control portion configured to control the flow rate adjusting portion in such a manner that the flow rate of the fluid measured by the ultrasonic flow metering portion matches a set value preliminarily set;a pressure measuring portion configured to measure a pressure of the fluid flowing into the upstream side of the measurement flow channel from the inflow port; anda storage portion configured to store information that associates the flow rate of the fluid obtained from the propagation time difference measured by the ultrasonic flow metering portion, the set value, and the pressure measured by ...

Computer Server Heat Regulation Utilizing Integrated Precision Air Flow

The present invention includes a cartridge and system utilizing the cartridge that cools a computer. The cartridge first within a server stand and urges forced fluid into the computer. 1. A server rack stand portion comprising:a vertical support post having a computer support surface, and having a post height and an interior cavity; wherein said post includes multiple slots accessible from a direction other than said computer support surface;a master airflow conduit adapted to urge fluid from into said interior cavity from beyond said interior cavity; andat least one cartridge, releasably affixable to said slots, having cartridge height less than half of said post height and defining a first opening, upon affixation to said slot, in fluid communication with said interior cavity.2. The stand portion of further comprising a flexible server conduit adapted to sealingly redirect gas from said first opening toward said computer support surface.3. The stand portion of comprising multiple blanks dimensionally equivalent to said cartridges having a sealed lateral surface.4. The stand portion of wherein said cartridge and said support post includes a mating slide rail attachment portion.5. The stand portion of wherein said cartridge includes a cartridge height approximately equal to a computer to which said server conduit connects said cartridge.6. The stand portion of comprising multiple blanks dimensionally equivalent to said cartridges having a sealed lateral surface.7. The stand portion of wherein said support post includes electrical contacts and cartridge includes electrical contacts for the transmission of electricity from said support post to said cartridge.8. The stand portion of wherein said cartridge includes an impediment adapted to selectively obstruct said first opening.9. A server rack stand cooling system comprising:a first vertical support post having a first computer support surface, and having a first post height bounded by multiple slots accessible from a ...

System and method for reusing the remnants of water in a hot-water pipeline with remote graphic interface

Methods and systems for the distribution, regulation and mixture of fluids, but particularly for the regulation of water flow through a tap, within a water distribution system, and for the regulation of the temperature of said flow from mixtures of smaller flows than the flow of the water distribution system, where at least one execution-by-the-user means is coupled, wherein the user has no contact with the mechanical parts of the system. Furthermore, systems for the reuse of water remaining in the pipelines, preventing waste and allowing remote activation, are revealed.

MANIFOLD APPARATUS

A manifold apparatus includes a plurality of manifold blocks which are coupled together in a line. In each of the manifold blocks, an axial line of a branch port is deviated from an axial line of a main port in a direction perpendicular to a coupling direction in which the manifold blocks are coupled together. The plurality of manifold blocks are configured to be coupled together in a state where one of the adjacent manifold blocks is inverted 180° from the other of the adjacent manifold blocks in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the branch port and the coupling direction. 1. A manifold apparatus comprising:a plurality of manifold blocks coupled together in a line; anda plurality of connector members each provided on an outer surface of each of the manifold blocks, branch tubes being attachable to and detachable from the connector members, a main port as a passage of fluid, the main port extending through the manifold block in a coupling direction in which the plurality of manifold blocks are coupled together; and', 'a branch port opened on the outer surface of the manifold block, the branch port being configured to allow an inner hole of each of the branch tubes attached to the connector members and the main port to communicate with each other;', 'an axial line of the branch port of each of the manifold blocks is deviated from an axial line of the main port in a direction perpendicular to the coupling direction; and', 'the plurality of manifold blocks are configured to be coupled together in a state where one of the adjacent manifold blocks is inverted 180° from another of the adjacent manifold blocks in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the branch port and the coupling direction., 'the manifold blocks each comprising2. The manifold apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the connector members is provided on each of the manifold blocks.3. The manifold apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:two main adaptors ...

FRONT-LOADING VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MANIFOLD FOR PROCESSING FLUID SAMPLE

A valve assembly used in a manifold system for processing fluid samples includes a body, a valve member, and a coupling assembly. The body defines a fluid passage and a valve passage in communication with the fluid passage and receiving at least a portion of the valve member therein. The valve member is selectively movable over a range of travel between an open position, in which fluid can flow through the fluid passage, and a closed position, in which the valve member occludes the fluid passage. The coupling assembly includes a coupling member and a retention lug. The retention lug is connected to one of the body and the coupling member. The other of the body and the coupling member defines a lug raceway configured to removably receive the retention lug therein to removably mount the coupling member to the body with the valve member being movably retained therebetween. 112.-. (canceled)13. A manifold assembly for processing a fluid sample , the manifold assembly comprising:a manifold, the manifold including a manifold housing defining a main manifold passage, at least one manifold inlet port in fluid communication with the main manifold passage, and a main manifold passage outlet in fluid communication with the main manifold passage;a body, the body connected to one of said at least one manifold inlet port of the manifold housing, the body defining a fluid passage and a valve passage, the fluid passage extending axially between a first fluid opening and a second fluid opening and including a cross-bore opening disposed axially between the first and second fluid openings, the second fluid opening being in fluid communication with the main manifold passage, and the valve passage being in communication with the fluid passage via the cross-bore opening of the fluid passage;a valve member, at least a portion of the valve member being disposed in the valve passage of the body, the valve member being selectively movable over a range of travel between an open position, in ...

PUSH-BUTTON TUB AND SHOWER DIVERTER

The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. 1. A tub and shower diverter assembly comprising:an escutcheon;a manifold sub-assembly fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system, the manifold sub-assembly comprising a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut; and a base insertably coupled to the valve nut; and', 'a handle rotatably coupled to the base;, 'a handle assembly coaxially aligned with the mixing valve, the handle assembly comprisingwherein the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve, and wherein the escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.2. The tub and shower diverter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve nut further comprises a first portion detachably coupled to the mixing valve and a second portion detachably coupled to the handle claim 1 , and wherein the second portion is positioned inward and extends outward from the first portion.3. The tub and shower diverter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the manifold sub-assembly further comprises a first button assembly and a second push button assembly positioned opposite the first push button assembly.4. The tub and shower diverter assembly of claim ...

VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY

A device to enhance sealing is provided. The device includes a body and a pressure cup. The pressure cup includes a channel, a first pressure channel, and a second pressure channel. The channel is formed in a surface of the body to surround a first portion of the surface. The channel is configured to hold an o-ring. The first pressure channel extends through the body and opens into the first portion of the surface. The second pressure channel extends through the body and opens into the channel. Pneumatic pressure within the second pressure channel is controlled to hold the o-ring in the channel when a second pressure within the first pressure channel changes. 111-. (canceled)12. A valve block assembly comprising: [ an inlet port hole extending through the I/O plate and an outlet port hole extending through the I/O plate; and', 'a first surface comprising an outlet hole extending through the I/O plate;, 'an input/output (I/O) plate comprising, 'a fluidics plate comprising an inlet hole and an outlet hole extending through the fluidics plate;', 'a seal plate comprising a first hole extending through the seal plate;', 'an inlet channel comprising an inlet port hole extending through the I/O plate; and', 'a first channel comprising a second hole extending through the fluidics plate;, 'a fluidics stack assembly comprisinga membrane; and an o-ring;', 'a channel formed in a surface of the pressure cup plate to surround a first portion of the surface, wherein the channel is configured to hold the o-ring; and', 'a first pressure port extending through the body and opening into the first portion of the surface; and, 'a pressure cup plate comprising a pressure cup, wherein the pressure cup comprises'}wherein the fluidics stack assembly, the membrane, and the surface of the pressure cup plate are aligned and mounted to form a sealing surface between the I/O plate and the fluidics plate, between the fluidics plate and the seal plate, between the seal plate and the membrane, and ...

TANK TEE ASSEMBLY

A tank tee assembly includes a tank tee body including a tank tee inlet, a tank tee outlet and a tank tee passageway therebetween. The tank tee body also includes a first tank leg having a first tank leg passageway disposed in fluid communication with the tank tee passageway intermediate the tank tee inlet and tank tee outlet. The tank tee assembly also includes a ball valve assembly including a valve body including a valve inlet, a valve outlet and a valve passageway therebetween. A ball element is disposed within the valve passageway. A ball valve seat is disposed within the valve passageway between the tank tee outlet and the ball element. The valve inlet is in threaded engagement with the tank tee outlet such that the tank tee body urges the ball valve seat into sealing engagement against the ball element. 1. A tank tee assembly comprising: a tank tee inlet, a tank tee outlet and a tank tee passageway therebetween, and', 'a first tank leg having a first tank leg passageway disposed in fluid communication with the tank tee passageway intermediate the tank tee inlet and tank tee outlet; and, 'a tank tee body including a valve body including a valve inlet, a valve outlet and a valve passageway therebetween,', 'a ball element disposed within the valve passageway,', 'a ball valve seat disposed within the valve passageway between the tank tee outlet of the tank tee body and the ball element of the ball valve assembly;, 'a ball valve assembly includingwherein the valve inlet is in threaded engagement with the tank tee outlet such that the tank tee body urges the ball valve seat into sealing engagement against the ball element.2. The tank tee assembly of comprising: a male threaded end portion disposed on an outer surface of the tank tee body,', 'an outer annular shoulder disposed on the outer surface of the tank tee body proximate the male threaded end portion, and', 'an inner annular shoulder disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the tank tee passageway; and, ' ...

VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH DIRECTIONAL FLOW PATH

A valve assembly with a multidirectional flow path includes a valve body that includes respective hinged portions defining respective passageways extending through the valve body when in a closed state. A flexible conduit or tubing having a loop portion and a plurality of branches extending from the loop portion is at least partially positioned within the valve body. Portions of the loop that extend beyond the valve body are encapsulated by respective rigid jackets. Multiple valves are situated on the valve body and are used to selectively pinch the loop portion in different pinching configurations to direct fluid to or from the particular branches. The valve assembly may be integrated into a manufacturing or other production process with optional additional jackets used to encapsulate the flexible conduit branches. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of making a flexible conduit having a loop portion comprising:providing a double cross shaped section of tubing;providing a first Y or TEE section of tubing and a second Y or TEE section of tubing;securing one end of the first Y or TEE section to the double cross shaped section of tubing via a first overmolded connector;securing one end of the second Y or TEE section to the double cross shaped section of tubing via a second overmolded connector;securing a second end of the first Y or TEE section to the double cross shaped section of tubing via a third overmolded connector; andsecuring a second end of the second Y or TEE section to the double cross shaped section of tubing via a fourth overmolded connector.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein a mandrel is positioned inside the first Y or TEE section and inside the double cross shaped section while forming the first overmolded connector in a molding operation followed by removal of the mandrel.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein a mandrel is positioned inside the second Y or TEE section and inside the double cross shaped section while forming the second overmolded connector in ...

Valve structure

There is provided a valve structure including a valve case provided with a suction port and discharge ports, valve bodies provided for opening and closing the discharge ports and a drive body for driving the valve bodies, where the valve bodies are provided with, at one end thereof, a blocking portion for closing the discharge port and at the other end thereof, an elastic member portion generating an elastic force for moving the blocking portion for opening and closing the discharge port, the rod-like drive body having a convex portion on its side is inserted into through-holes provided on the valve bodies in a direction intersecting a moving direction of the blocking portion moved by an elastic force, and the blocking portion is moved in the direction intersecting the drive body by the rotation of the drive body, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port.

Multi-directional selector valve

There is provided a multi-directional selector valve which makes it possible to control opening and closing of the discharge ports in an easy manner and to minimize increase in cost and size even if the number of branches is increased. The multi-directional selector valve includes a valve case provided with a suction port and at least two discharge ports, at least two valve bodies provided for opening or closing the at least two discharge ports, a drive body formed into a rod-like shape and provided for driving the valve bodies and a drive source for rotating the drive body, and is configured such that any of convex portions provided on the side of the drive body are pressed onto any of the at least two valve bodies by the rotation of the drive body, thereby opening or closing the at least two discharge port in order.

Pump Valve Module and Method for Operating the Same, Solenoid Valve-based Pump Valve Module for Providing Massage Function for Vehicle Seat, and Vehicle Seat

A pump valve module and operating method, a solenoid valve-based pump valve module for providing a massage function for a vehicle seat, and a vehicle seat are disclosed. A composite solenoid valve in the pump valve module includes deflation solenoid valve and inflation solenoid valve connected in series and formed integrally by injection molding. A first part region of the inflation solenoid valve is connected to air source. A second part region of the deflation solenoid valve is connected to inflated bag. A second part region of the inflation solenoid valve is connected to a first part region of the deflation solenoid valve. Inflation is implemented when the inflation solenoid valve is powered on and the deflation solenoid valve is de-energized. Deflation is implemented through a third part region of the deflation solenoid valve when the inflation solenoid valve is de-energized and the deflation solenoid valve is powered on. 1. A pump valve module comprising an air pump comprising a plurality of air outlets , at least one of the plurality of air outlets being equipped with a composite solenoid valve comprising:a deflation solenoid valve; and a first part region of the inflation solenoid valve is connected to an air outlet of an air source;', 'a second part region of the deflation solenoid valve is connected to an inflated bag;', inflation is implemented when the inflation solenoid valve is powered on and the deflation solenoid valve is de-energized; and', 'deflation is implemented through a third part region of the deflation solenoid valve when the inflation solenoid valve is de-energized and the deflation solenoid valve is powered on;, 'a second part region of the inflation solenoid valve is connected to a first part region of the deflation solenoid valve, wherein, 'the first part region of the inflation solenoid valve communicates with the plurality of air outlets of the air pump; and', 'at least one composite solenoid valve is provided and is mounted ...

BALL DRAIN WYE STRAINER VALVE ASSEMBLY

A ball drain wye strainer valve assembly includes a wye strainer located adjacent to a T-ball valve within a unitary body. The ball drain wye strainer valve assembly includes an additional valve member. The combination of the valve members permits the flushing of the wye strainer screen from either upstream or downstream. A drain is also incorporated to allow for the system draining, flushing, or air-purging during the initial installation and subsequent maintenance of the screen and wye strainer. 1. A ball drain wye strainer valve assembly , comprising: said first section is generally perpendicular to said second section, creating a tee portion in said unitary body at a first intersection in said unitary body;', 'said first section having a first port;', 'said second section having a second port and a third port on opposite sides of said first intersection of said unitary body;', 'said third section angularly intersecting said second section adjacent to said first section creating a second intersection that is located in said fluid passageway between said first intersection and said third port;', 'said third section having a fourth port; and', 'said fluid passageway including a diversion member in said second intersection angled to direct fluid leaving said first intersection toward said third section; and, 'a unitary body having a fluid passageway defined by a first section, a second section, and a third section, whereina first valve member located at said first intersection of said unitary body, permitting flow from the second port into the first intersection and out the third port when said first valve member is in a first position closing the fluid passageway between said second port and the first intersection when said first valve member is in a second position, and closing the fluid passageway between the first intersection and the second intersection when said first valve member is in a third position.2. The ball drain wye strainer valve assembly of claim 1 ...

FLOW CONTROL VALVE

A flow control valve includes a housing including an inflow port and an outflow port which communicates with the inflow port, a valve body housed in the housing and formed in a cylindrical form, the valve body allowing and prohibiting a fluid to flow between the inflow port and the outflow port by moving in an axial direction, an actuator moving the valve body in the axial direction, and a partition wall arranged between the valve body and the inflow port and causing a flow path from the inflow port to the valve body to be branched towards an outer peripheral side of the valve body. 1. A flow control valve comprising:a housing including an inflow port and an outflow port which communicates with the inflow port;a valve body housed in the housing and formed in a cylindrical form, the valve body allowing and prohibiting a fluid to flow between the inflow port and the outflow port by moving in an axial direction;an actuator moving the valve body in the axial direction; anda partition wall arranged between the valve body and the inflow port and causing a flow path from the inflow port to the valve body to be branched towards an outer peripheral side of the valve body.2. The inflow control valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow path branched by the partition wall into a first flow path and a second flow path are formed between an outer peripheral surface of the valve body and an inner surface of the housing,the first flow path and the second flow path include respective flow path areas equal to each other and respective flow path lengths equal to each other.3. The inflow control valve according to claim 2 , whereinthe housing includes a cut portion between the first flow path and the second flow path in a circumferential direction of the valve body.4. The inflow control valve according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first clearance provided between the partition wall and an outer peripheral surface of the valve body; anda second clearance provided between the ...

FLUID DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS IN PARTICULAR WATER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS

The invention is based on a fluid distribution apparatus, in particular a water distribution apparatus, comprising a fluid chamber, at least one fluid inlet a plurality of fluid outlets and a distribution unit, including a plurality of valve elements for closing the fluid outlets and a camshaft supported to be rotatable about a rotary axis, having a plurality of cams for operating the valve elements. 1. A fluid distribution apparatus , a water distribution apparatus , comprising a fluid chamber , at least one fluid inlet , a plurality of fluid outlets and a distribution unit , including a plurality of valve elements for closing the fluid outlets and a camshaft supported to be rotatable about a rotary axis , having a plurality of cams for operating the valve elements , wherein the valve elements are formed as valve flaps and the cams of the camshaft are provided to lift the valve elements off the fluid outlets as a function of a rotary position of the camshaft.2. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cams of the camshaft are provided to cause a rocking and/or pivoting motion of the valve elements.3. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each fluid outlet has exactly one of the respective valve elements associated with it.4. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cams of the camshaft are arranged on the circumference of the camshaft in such a manner that claim 1 , in each rotary position of the camshaft claim 1 , a maximum of one of the valve elements is lifted off any of the fluid outlets.5. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid outlets are arranged along an axial direction of the camshaft.6. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid outlets are arranged offset with respect to the rotary axis of the camshaft.7. The fluid distribution apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid outlets are arranged in two rows ...

COMPOUNDING DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD

An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. A mixing chamber can be located between the outlet port and both the first inlet port and second inlet port, the mixing chamber configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. An attachment structure can be located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device. 1. A junction structure for use in a pharmaceutical compounding device , the compounding device having a housing that supports a pump system and a valving mechanism , the junction structure comprising:a junction body having a longitudinal axis and two lateral sides extending along either side of the longitudinal axis, the junction body further including a front side and a rear side each extending between the two lateral sides at opposite ends of the junction body;a first inlet port located at one of two lateral sides of the junction body such that a first inlet conduit intersects the one of the two lateral sides of the junction body;a second inlet port located at another of the two lateral sides of the junction body such that a second inlet conduit intersects the another of the two lateral sides of the junction body;an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body;a mixing chamber located between the outlet port and both the first inlet port and second inlet port, the mixing chamber configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port; andan attachment structure located on the ...

FRONT-LOADING VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MANIFOLD FOR PROCESSING FLUID SAMPLE

A valve assembly used in a manifold system fix processing fluid samples includes a body, a valve member, and a coupling assembly. The body defines a fluid passage and a valve passage in communication with the fluid passage and receiving at least a portion of the valve member therein. The valve member is selectively movable over a range of travel between an open position, in which fluid can flow through the fluid passage, and a closed position, in which the valve member occludes the fluid passage. The coupling assembly includes a coupling member and a retention lug. The retention lug is connected to one of the body and the coupling member. The other of the body and the coupling member defines a lug raceway configured to removably receive the retention lug therein to removably mount the coupling member to the body with the valve member being movably retained therebetween. 1. A valve assembly for a manifold , the valve assembly comprising:a body, the body defining a fluid passage and a valve passage, the fluid passage extending axially between a first fluid opening and a second fluid opening and including a cross-bore opening disposed axially between the first and second fluid openings, and the valve passage being in communication with the fluid passage via the cross-bore opening of the fluid passage;a valve member, at least a portion of the valve member being disposed in the valve passage of the body, the valve member being selectively movable over a range of travel between an open position, in which the first fluid opening and the second fluid opening of the fluid passage of the body are in fluid communication with each other, and a closed position, in which the valve member occludes the fluid passage to fluidly isolate the first fluid opening and the second fluid opening;a coupling assembly, the coupling assembly adapted to removably mount the valve member to the body, the coupling assembly including a coupling member and a retention lug, the coupling member ...

AUTOMATED OPERATION OF WELLSITE EQUIPMENT

Systems and method for controlling wellsite equipment, including pumps and a manifold having a low-pressure (LP) manifold, having LP ports with LP valves, and a high-pressure (HP) manifold, having HP ports with HP valves and bleed ports with bleed valves. The pumps are fluidly coupled with the LP manifold via LP conduits and with the HP manifold via HP conduits. Communication is established between a controller and the LP valves, the HP valves, the bleed valves, the pumps, and sensors for monitoring pressure within the HP conduits. The controller is operable to, with respect to each pump, cause the LP valve to transition to a closed position, cause the HP and/or bleed valve to transition to an open position, and determine that the HP conduit is not pressurized based on the information generated by the sensors. 1. An apparatus comprising:a manifold unit comprising a plurality of ports and a plurality of valves, wherein each of the valves is operable to control flow through a corresponding one of the ports; and remotely control the valve by transmitting a command signal to the valve to transition the valve from an existing setting to an intended setting;', 'after transmitting the command signal, receive a feedback signal from the valve indicative of an actual setting of the valve; and', 'assess an operational health of the valve based on the intended and actual settings., 'a controller operable to, with respect to each of the valves2. The apparatus of wherein the command signal is a first command signal claim 1 , the feedback signal is a first feedback signal claim 1 , the intended setting is a first intended setting claim 1 , the actual setting is a first actual setting claim 1 , and the controller is further operable to claim 1 , with respect to each of the valves:further remotely control the valve by transmitting a second command signal to the valve to transition the valve to a second intended setting;after transmitting the second command signal, receive a second ...

VACUUM VALVE

A vacuum valve is provided having a valve housing () with a valve opening () that has an axis () and is surrounded by a valve seat (), a valve plate () that releases the valve opening () in an open state of the valve opening () and rests against the valve seat () in a closed state of the valve opening (), and a carrier unit () that supports the valve plate () and can be moved between a first position, in which the valve opening () is in the open state, and a second position. The valve plate () is connected to the carrier unit () via at least two spaced drive elements () of the carrier unit () and can be moved between a retracted position and an extended position by the drive elements (). In the second position of the carrier unit () and in the extended position of the valve plate (), the valve opening () is in the closed state. In the retracted position, the valve plate () is supported against the carrier unit () via at least one supporting element () made of plastic. 1. A vacuum valve comprising a valve housing with a valve opening which has an axis and is surrounded by a valve seat , a valve plate which , in an open state of the valve opening , releases the valve opening and , in a closed state of the valve opening , bears against the valve seat , a carrier unit which carries the valve plate and which is adjustable between a first position in which the open state of the valve opening is present and a second position , at least two spaced apart drive elements that connect the valve plate to the carrier unit , the valve plate is adjustable by the drive elements between a retracted position and an advanced position , wherein , in the second position of the carrier unit and the advanced position of the valve plate , the closed state of the valve opening is present , and at least one supporting element comprised of plastic on the carrier unit that supports the valve plate in the retracted position.2. The vacuum valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supporting ...

Faucet Valve Assembly

The present application discloses faucet valve assembly mounted below the mounting surface. The basic structure may comprise a valve assembly secured on the bottom or back side of a mounting surface with a valve assembly control knob secured on the other side of the mounting surface. This would allow for the knob to control the faucet fluid temperature and pressure through the mounting surface.

TWO-HANDLE INDUCTIVE FAUCET

A two-handle inductive faucet includes a faucet body, a faucet housing, a faucet base, and a control box. The faucet body is installed to the faucet housing. The faucet body includes two valve core assemblies, a first water outlet pipe, and two first water inlet pipes. The faucet body has two water inlet channels and an upper water outlet channel. The faucet housing is provided with a protruding sensor unit. When the control box receives an opening signal of the sensor unit, the control box controls water from the two water inlet channels to be mixed and then flow out through the first water outlet pipe.

MULTI-CONTROL AUTOMATIC FAUCET

A multi-control automatic faucet includes a faucet body, a manual valve core, a solenoid valve core, a water flow sensor, a main sensor switch, and a controller. The water flow sensor is configured to detect whether water flows through manual valve core. When there is water flowing through the manual valve core, the controller controls the main sensor switch to be inactive. When there is no water flowing through the manual valve core, the controller controls the faucet body to spray water out through the solenoid valve core. The multi-control automatic faucet has two control modes, namely, a manual control mode and a sensor control mode. It is convenient for users to use.

POPPET VALVE

The poppet valve including a valve body with a plurality of passage channels, a plurality of closing elements, a plurality of guide means, and a catcher. Each passage channel opening into a valve seat. A closing element is mounted on each guide means movable in a stroke direction. A closing element is associated with each valve seat opposite in the stroke direction, so that valve seats can be closed by the closing elements. Guide means are connected to the catcher, each having a guide section with an inner cavity extending in the stroke direction and a support section bearing surface. The spring extends in the inner cavity of the guide section and is clamped between the bearing surface and the closing element. Guide means have a first stop surface towards the valve seat, closing elements have a second stop surface towards the first stop surface to limit closing element travel.

Medical Gas Manifold

A medical gas manifold including a bank body formed as a single body and including a primary bank regulator valve body and a secondary bank regulator valve body, a primary bank regulator received within the primary bank regulator valve body, a secondary bank regulator received in the secondary bank regulator valve body, a line body formed as a single body and including a first line regulator valve body and a second line regulator valve body, a first line regulator received in the first line regulator valve body, a second line regulator received in the second line regulator valve body, a primary ball valve fluidly coupling the first line regulator to the bank body, and a secondary ball valve fluidly coupling the second line regulator to the bank body.

HIGH-FLOW FLUID VALVE BLOCK

An illustrative valve block includes a plate, a fluid transfer block, and a diaphragm. The plate includes a channel configured to receive a first fluid and a recess connected to the channel. The fluid transfer block includes an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid and an outlet connection. The fluid transfer block also includes a plurality of valve inlet bores connected to the inlet connection. The plurality of valve inlet bores are distributed along at least part of a first curved shape. The fluid transfer block further includes a plurality of valve outlet bores each fluidly connected to the outlet connection. The plurality of valve outlet bores are distributed along at least part of a second curved shape. The diaphragm is between the pressure plate and the fluid transfer block. The plurality of valve inlet bores and the plurality of valve outlet bores adjoin the recess. 1. A valve block comprising: a channel configured to receive a first fluid; and', 'a recess connected to the channel;, 'a plate comprising an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid;', 'an outlet connection;', 'a plurality of valve inlet bores connected to the inlet connection, wherein the plurality of valve inlet bores is distributed along at least part of a first shape; and', 'a plurality of valve outlet bores connected to the outlet connection, wherein the plurality of valve outlet bores is distributed along at least part of a second shape, wherein one of the first or second shapes is within the other of the first or second shapes; and, 'a fluid transfer block comprisinga diaphragm between the plate and the fluid transfer block, wherein the plurality of valve inlet bores and the plurality of valve outlet bores adjoin the recess.2. The valve block of claim 1 , wherein:in a first state in which a pressure within the recess is above a threshold pressure, the diaphragm is pressed against a surface of the fluid transfer block in which the plurality of valve inlet bores ...

Functionalized Unitary Molded Manifolds For Closed Fluid Handling Systems

A connector system having for joining tubes having an overmolded or bonded connector or manifold incorporating specialized features. The overmolded or bonded connector includes a tubular body, an input portion, at least one output portion, an internal fluid passageway, and at least one specialized feature such as a valve or sensor integrally molded or embedded therein. The connection system may be pre-sterilized, disposable and made for single-time usage in a closed fluid handling system.

COMBINED THERMAL MANAGEMENT UNIT

A combination thermal management valve for management of the flow of heat transfer media is provided. The thermal management valve includes a manifold including two or more independently controlled valve assemblies configured to fluidly isolate the heat transfer media from each other. The valve assemblies may be configured to maintain desirable flow characteristics for each thermal medium. 1. A combination thermal management valve comprising: a first valve chamber comprising a first inlet in controlled fluid communication with a first outlet via a first passage; and', 'a second valve chamber, fluidly isolated from the first valve chamber, comprising a second inlet, a third inlet, a second outlet in controlled fluid communication with each other via a second passage;, 'a module includinga first valve assembly disposed in the first valve chamber including a sealing disk disposed within the passage and supported for displacement between a first disk position that opens the inlet to fluid communication with the first outlet and a second disk position that closes the first inlet to fluid communication with the first outlet; anda second valve assembly disposed in the second valve chamber including a first sealing element movable between a first element position that closes the second inlet to fluid communication with the second outlet and a second element position that opens the second inlet to fluid communication with the second outlet.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the sealing disk is supported for angular displacement about an axis of rotation through the sealing disk.3. The valve of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator linked to the sealing disk at a connection point offset from the axis of rotation so that the sealing disk rotates about the axis of rotation from the first disk position to the second disk position in reaction to a displacement of the actuator from a first actuator position to a second actuator position.4. The valve of claim 3 , wherein the ...

SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR SUBASSEMBLY AND FLUIDIC VALVE INCORPORATING IT

The present invention is inherent to an actuator subassembly comprising at least one bendable slender structure () mounted on a stationary body base () and carrying on a first surface an installation feature () and a plug () in its distal portion, the bending of the slender structure () being controlled by a shape memory alloy wire () through coupling means () located in its distal portion on a second surface opposite to the first surface. The invention also concerns a fluidic valve incorporating such an actuator subassembly. 2. The actuator subassembly according to claim 1 , wherein the number of bendable slender structures is two and the number of shape memory alloy wires is two.3. The actuator subassembly according to claim 1 , wherein it has a substantially quadrangular shape in plan and the number of bendable slender structures is four claim 1 , one per each side of the actuator subassembly.4. The actuator subassembly according to claim 1 , wherein the shape memory alloy wire is in contact with both the bendable slender structure and the coupling means.5. The actuator according to claim 1 , wherein the shape memory alloy wire is spaced apart from the slender bendable structure by the relative coupling means.6. The actuator subassembly according to claim 2 , comprising two shape memory alloy wires each connected to a respective couple of terminals and to an L-shaped block extending over the upper end of the slender bendable structure controlled by said shape memory alloy wire claim 2 , a first portion of said L-shaped block on the inner side of the actuator subassembly acting as coupling means and a second portion of the L-shaped block on the outer side of the actuator subassembly acting as installation feature.7. The actuator subassembly according to claim 6 , wherein the body stationary base carries one holding element for the two couples of terminals and two additional holding elements for fixing the lower portions of the bendable slender structures.8. The ...

PNEUMATIC CYLINDER DEVICE WITH HOLDING VALVE

An output member () is inserted in a housing () so as to be movable in a left-right direction. A lock chamber () is provided to the right of the output member (), as a first actuation chamber. Compressed air is supplied to and discharged from the lock chamber () through a first supply and discharge passage () provided in the housing (). A first holding valve () provided to an intermediate portion of the first supply and discharge passage () is configured to close and open the first supply and discharge passage (). 1. A pneumatic cylinder device comprising:{'b': ['7', '5'], '#text': 'an output member () inserted in a housing () so as to be movable in its axial direction;'}{'b': ['20', '7'], '#text': 'a first actuation chamber () provided on a base end side in the axial direction of the output member ();'}{'b': ['21', '7'], '#text': 'a second actuation chamber () provided on a leading end side in the axial direction of the output member ();'}{'b': ['24', '5', '20'], '#text': 'a first supply and discharge passage () which is provided in the housing () and through which compressed air is supplied to and discharged from the first actuation chamber ();'}{'b': ['26', '5', '21'], '#text': 'a second supply and discharge passage () which is provided in the housing () and through which compressed air is supplied to and discharged from the second actuation chamber (); and'}{'b': ['30', '24', '30', '24'], '#text': 'a first holding valve () provided to an intermediate portion of the first supply and discharge passage (), the first holding valve () being configured to close and open the first supply and discharge passage (), wherein'}{'b': '30', '#text': 'the first holding valve () includes:'}{'b': ['32', '30', '32', '31', '5'], '#text': 'a first casing () of the first holding valve (), the first casing () being attached in a first attachment hole () provided in the housing ();'}{'b': ['33', '32'], '#text': 'a first valve hole () provided in the first casing ();'}{'b': ['34', '33 ...

HIGH-FLOW FLUID VALVE BLOCK

An illustrative valve block includes a plate, a fluid transfer block, and a diaphragm. The plate includes a channel configured to receive a first fluid and a recess connected to the channel. The fluid transfer block includes an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid and an outlet connection. The fluid transfer block also includes a plurality of valve inlet bores connected to the inlet connection. The plurality of valve inlet bores are distributed along at least part of a first curved shape. The fluid transfer block further includes a plurality of valve outlet bores each fluidly connected to the outlet connection. The plurality of valve outlet bores are distributed along at least part of a second curved shape. The diaphragm is between the pressure plate and the fluid transfer block. The plurality of valve inlet bores and the plurality of valve outlet bores adjoin the recess. 1. A valve block comprising:an inlet connection configured to receive a first fluid;an outlet connection;a plurality of valve inlet bores connected to the inlet connection, wherein the plurality of valve inlet bores is distributed along at least part of a first shape;a plurality of valve outlet bores connected to the outlet connection, wherein the plurality of valve outlet bores is distributed along at least part of a second shape, and wherein one of the first or second shapes is within the other of the first or second shapes; anda diaphragm configured to control flow of the first fluid from the plurality of inlet bores to the plurality of outlet bores in response to application of a pressurized material.2. The valve block of claim 1 , further comprising a plate including:a channel configured to receive a first fluid; anda recess connected to the channel.3. The valve block of claim 2 , further comprising a fluid transfer block claim 2 , wherein the fluid transfer block comprises the inlet connection claim 2 , the outlet connection claim 2 , the plurality valve inlet bores claim 2 , ...

Bypass valve assembly with integrated flow control valve

A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.

WATER OUTLET MEMBER OF FAUCET

A water outlet member of a faucet comprises a mounting passage, a valve assembly, and a press cover. The mounting passage comprises a limiting element. The valve assembly is configured to be assembled to the mounting passage from an entrance of the mounting passage, and the limiting element limits axial movement of the valve assembly. The press cover covers the entrance of the mounting passage, and the press cover is configured to enable the valve assembly to be axially fixed. The valve assembly comprises a valve seat body, and the valve seat body comprises a valve part and a tube part. A portion of the tube part adjacent to an outlet of the mounting passage is circumferentially disposed with a first sealing member abutting the mounting passage. 1. A water outlet member of a faucet , comprising:a mounting passage,a valve assembly, and the mounting passage comprises a limiting element,', 'the valve assembly is configured to be assembled to the mounting passage from an entrance of the mounting passage,', 'the limiting element limits axial movement of the valve assembly,', 'the press cover covers the entrance of the mounting passage,', 'the press cover is configured to enable the valve assembly to be axially fixed,', 'the valve assembly comprises a valve seat body,', 'the valve seat body comprises a valve part and a tube part, and', 'a portion of the tube part adjacent to an outlet of the mounting passage is circumferentially disposed with a first sealing member abutting the mounting passage., 'a press cover, wherein2. The water outlet member of the faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the tube part is integrally molded with the valve part.3. The water outlet member of the faucet according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of the valve seat body adjacent to an inlet of the mounting passage is circumferentially disposed with a second sealing member abutting the mounting passage.4. The water outlet member of the faucet according to claim 3 , wherein:the mounting passage ...

VALVE ASSEMBLY

A valve assembly for supplying gas, in particular for supplying air to a fuel cell, includes a valve assembly having at least two individually controllable valves, a common housing, in which the valves are accommodated, including a common inlet and at least one outlet for each valve, wherein the housing is formed of at least two housing parts, wherein the common inlet is formed in a first housing part, said inlet being coupled to one valve in each case, and wherein the valves are accommodated in a second housing part, wherein the two housing parts are sealed with respect to one another by means of assigned joining surfaces, wherein at least one valve seat for a valve is provided at the joining surface of the first housing part, said valve seat being closable with a sealing surface of the valve. 1. A valve assembly for supplying gas or air to a fuel cell , the valve assembly comprising:at least two individually controllable valves;a common housing, in which the valves are accommodated, the common housing comprising a common inlet and at least one outlet for each valve;wherein the housing is formed of at least two housing parts;wherein the common inlet is formed in a first housing part, said inlet being coupled to one valve in each case; andwherein the valves are accommodated in a second housing part;wherein the two housing parts are sealed with respect to one another by means of assigned joining surfaces wherein at least one valve seat for a valve is provided at the joining surface of the first housing part, said valve seat being closable by a sealing surface of the valve.2. The valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing surface of the valve is embodied as a valve disk claim 1 , which is embodied on a valve tappet.3. The valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the valves is continuously controllable by means of an actuator.4. The valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the valves is automatically controllable ...

COMPOUNDING DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD

An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. The junction structure can be configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. The junction structure can also include attachment structure located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device at a location downstream of a pump system. 1. A pharmaceutical compounding device , comprising:a first fluid line connected to a first valve;a second fluid line connected to a second valve;a third fluid line connected to a third valve;a fourth fluid line connected to a fourth valve;a first output line in fluid communication with an output of the first valve and an output of the fourth valve and extending to a micro pump mechanism;a second output line in fluid communication with an output of the second valve and an output of the third valve and extending to a macro pump mechanism;a junction structure located downstream of both the micro pump mechanism and the macro pump mechanism and configured to join the first output line with the second output line such that any fluid from the first fluid line and any fluid from the fourth fluid line are combined with any fluid from the second fluid line and any fluid from the third fluid line after passing through the micro pump mechanism and the macro pump mechanism, respectively, whereinstructure in contact with the fluid located between micro pump mechanism and the junction structure consists of the first output line, and structure in contact with the fluid located between macro pump mechanism ...

COMPOUNDING DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD

An exemplary manifold for a pharmaceutical ingredient compounding device can include a housing, at least one primary intake port including a primary valve to permit or block passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold, and a plurality of secondary intake ports. A first channel can be in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and include an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold. A second channel can be in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary valves and include an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of a plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. 1. A manifold for a compounding device configured for compounding pharmaceutical ingredients , comprising:a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface;at least one primary intake port extending away from the top surface of the housing and including a primary valve configured to open and close the at least one primary intake port to permit or block passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold, the at least one primary intake port having a primary intake port axis along which ingredients flow when entering the manifold during use;a plurality of secondary intake ports located on the first side of the housing, each of the secondary intake ports including a secondary valve configured to open and close a respective one of the plurality of secondary intake ports to permit or block passage of a plurality of secondary ingredients through the manifold, the plurality of second intake ports each having a secondary intake port axis along which one of the secondary ingredients flows when entering the manifold during use, and at least one secondary intake port axis is parallel with the primary ...

INFLATION VALVE SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE FLOW

An inflation valve seat with adjustable flow includes two valve seats and an intercommunicating valve. Each valve seat is connected to an air pump, and includes an inflation valve assembly, a deflation valve, and an air channel in communication with the air pump, the inflation valve assembly and the deflation valve. The intercommunicating valve is connected between the two valve seats to provide a disconnected state and a communicated state between the two valve seats. When the two air channels form the disconnected state, the two valve seats have a low-flow inflating state and a low-flow deflating state. When the two air channels form the communicated state, the two valve seats have a high-flow inflating state and a high-flow deflating state. 1. An inflation valve seat with adjustable flow , characterized in comprising:two valve seats, each valve seat connected to an air pump, each valve seat comprising an inflation valve assembly, a deflation valve, and an air channel in communication with the air pump, the inflation valve assembly and the deflation valve, such that each valve seat has an inflating state and a deflating state, in the inflating state, when the deflation valve is in a closed state and the inflation valve assembly is in an open state, a gas is introduced by the air pump, passes through the air channel and enters the inflation valve assembly, and in the deflating state, when the deflation valve is in the open state and the inflation valve assembly is in the open state, the gas exits the inflation valve assembly, passes through the air channel, and discharges via the deflation valve; andan intercommunicating valve, connected between the two air channels of the two valve seats, providing a disconnected state and a communicated state between the two air channels, when the disconnected state is formed between the two air channels, each of the valve seats has a low-flow inflating state of the inflating state formed by inflating the inflation valve assembly ...

STREAM SWITCHING VALVE WITH SYNCHRONIZING MECHANISM

A stream switching valve for alternatively feeding two fluids to an object of interest comprises a housing having first, second and third cavities, first, second and third ball members sealably placeable into said first, second and third cavities, first and second inlet passages being in fluid communication with said first and second cavities, an outlet passage being in fluid communication with said third cavity; said outlet passage connectable to an object of interest; first and second intermediate passages fluidly connecting said first and second cavities to said third cavity, first, second and third vent passages fluidly connecting said into first, second and third cavities to environment. The first and second ball members are configured to connect said first and second intermediate passages to first and second inlet passages and first and second vent passages, respectively, in turn. The third ball member is rotatable and configured to connect said outlet passage to said first intermediate passage, said second intermediate passage and said third vent passage, in turn. 1. A stream switching valve for alternatively feeding two fluids to an object of interest; said stream switching valve comprising:i. a housing having first, second and third cavities;ii. first, second and third ball members sealably placeable into said first, second and third cavities, respectively, in a rotatable manner; said first, second and third ball members having said first, second and third stem members, respectively;iii. first and second inlet passages being in fluid communication with said first and second cavities, respectively; said first and second inlet passages connectable to first and second fluid sources, respectively;iv. an outlet passage being in fluid communication with said third cavity; said outlet passage connectable to a fluid object of interest;v. first and second intermediate passages fluidly connecting said first and second cavities to said third cavity, respectively;vi. ...

CROSS-FLOW DUAL VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HOUSING OF THE CROSS-FLOW DUAL VALVE

A cross-flow dual valve has a supply path, an exit path, and first and second valve holes through which the supply path and the exit path communicate with each other. The cross-flow dual valve has a first intersecting path through which a supply path side of the first valve hole and an exit path side of the second valve hole communicate with each other. The cross-flow dual valve has a second intersecting path through which a supply path side of the second valve hole and an exit path side of the first valve hole communicate with each other. The cross-flow dual valve includes a first valve and a second valve. The first valve includes a first lower valve body and a first spool. The second valve includes a second lower valve body and a second spool. 1. A cross-flow dual valve , comprising:a first valve; anda second valve,wherein the cross-flow dual valve hasa supply path that extends in a first direction in a housing main body,an exit path that is spaced from the supply path in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the housing main body and that extends in the first direction in the housing main body,a first valve hole and a second valve hole which extend in the second direction and through which the supply path and the exit path communicate with each other,a first intersecting path through which a supply path side of the first valve hole and an exit path side of the second valve hole communicate with each other, anda second intersecting path through which a supply path side of the second valve hole and an exit path side of the first valve hole communicate with each other, a first valve body that opens and closes an end portion of the first valve hole on the supply path side, and', 'a first spool that opens and closes a first path which extends from the second intersecting path to the exit path through the first valve hole,, 'wherein the first valve includes'} a second valve body that opens and closes an end portion of the second valve hole on the ...

Valve Assembly

A valve assembly including a valve support and electrically actuated valves mounted thereon. A reception passage includes a control circuit board contacted to the valves extends in the valve support. In the interior of the valve support, there further extend several electric conduction rods which are responsible for power supply and which are electrically contacted to the control circuit board via takeoff contact means. 1. A valve assembly comprising a valve support and a plurality of electrically actuated valves arranged successively in a line-up direction on the outside of the valve support , wherein a reception passage is formed in the interior of the valve support for the reception of a control circuit board which is provided with at least one control electronics and extends in the line-up direction , and to which the installed valves are electrically contacted for receiving electric actuating signals required for their operation , and which is provided with control interfacing means for the reception of electric control signals responsible for the generation of the actuating signals , and wherein electric supply lines for the power supply of the valves independent of the supply of the control signals are accommodated in the interior of the valve support , wherein the electric supply lines are represented by electric conduction rods separate from the control circuit board and secured to the valve support independently of the control circuit board , wherein they extend next to the control circuit board in the line-up direction and are electrically contacted to the control circuit board by takeoff contact means.2. A valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein each of the electric conduction rods has a takeoff surface on the outside claim 1 , which is in electrically conductive contact with one or more of the takeoff contact means.3. A valve assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the takeoff surface has a flat shape.4. A valve assembly according to claim 2 , ...

Quarter-Turn Pin-Valve Actuator

A quarter-turn pin valve actuator has a housing and a rotatable core configured to rotate about a central axis inside the housing. The rotatable core has a two bearings mounted to roll in a circular path about the central axis. The actuator comprises a two-position ramped roller plate that is displaced axially when the bearings are rolled a quarter turn. The actuator includes a push plate and a spring disposed between the push plate and the ramped roller plate. The push plate has a central socket for receiving a pin of a pin valve to which the actuator is connected. When the rotatable core is rotated, the bearings exert a force via the ramped roller plate on the push plate which in turn displaces a pin of a pin valve to which the actuator is connected. 1. A quarter-turn pin valve actuator for actuating a pin of a pin valve , the actuator comprising:a housing;a rotatable core disposed inside the housing and configured to rotate about a central axis;two bearings mounted to roll in a circular path about the central axis;a ramped roller plate that is displaceable axially when the bearings are rolled a quarter turn; anda push plate having a central socket for receiving a pin of a pin valve to which the actuator is connected such that when the rotatable core is rotated, the bearings exert a force via the ramped roller plate on the push plate which in turn displaces the pin of the pin valve.2. The quarter-turn pin valve actuator of wherein the ramped roller plate is a two-position ramped roller plate.3. The quarter-turn pin valve actuator of further comprising: a spring disposed between the push plate and the ramped roller plate.4. The quarter-turn pin valve actuator of wherein the push plate comprises an annular groove to receive one end of the spring.5. The quarter-turn pin valve actuator of wherein the ramped roller plate comprises an annular groove to receive another end of the spring.6. The quarter-turn pin valve actuator of wherein the spring has a spring constant ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING A MODULAR RAILROAD RETARDER CONTROL SYSTEM

A cartridge assembly for a railroad retarder control system. The cartridge assembly includes a body having a top and a valve base and defining a bore. The bore has first and second bore diameters, and the body defines pilot air passages, an upper air passage, and a lower air passage. A traveling member is positioned within the bore and has first and second traveling diameters corresponding to the first and second bore diameters of the body, respectively. The traveling member is axially moveable within the bore between open and closed positions via pressure differentials within the pilot air passages. The traveling member is closer to the top of the body in the open position than in the closed position. The traveling member has a base seal configured to engage with the valve base in the closed position to prevent air from flowing between the upper and lower air passages. 1. A cartridge assembly for a railroad retarder control system , the cartridge assembly comprising:a body having a top and a valve base and defining a bore therein, the bore having a first bore diameter and a second bore diameter that is less than the first bore diameter, the body defining pilot air passages, an upper air passage, and a lower air passage; anda traveling member positioned within the bore and having first and second traveling diameters corresponding to the first and second bore diameters of the body, respectively, wherein the traveling member is axially moveable within the bore between an open position and a closed position via pressure differentials within the pilot air passages;wherein the traveling member is closer to the top of the body in the open position than in the closed position; andwherein the traveling member has a base seal configured to engage with the valve base in the closed position to prevent air from flowing between the upper air passage and the lower air passage.2. The cartridge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the traveling member comprises a piston and ...

FLUID DEVICE HOUSING

A fluid device housing includes a lower fluid device housing portion and an upper fluid device housing portion each formed with mating members. Each of the mating members of the lower fluid device housing portion mate with a corresponding mating member of the upper fluid device housing portion to form an inclined channel. A connector member is arranged to fit at least partially around peripheries of the lower and upper fluid device housing portions. The connector member includes lugs that are received in the inclined channels. 1. A fluid device housing comprising:a lower fluid device housing portion and an upper fluid device housing portion each formed with mating members, each of said mating members of said lower fluid device housing portion mating with a corresponding mating member of said upper fluid device housing portion to form an inclined channel; anda connector member arranged to fit at least partially around peripheries of said lower and upper fluid device housing portions, said connector member comprising lugs that are received in said inclined channels.2. The fluid device housing according to claim 1 , wherein each of said lugs comprises a wedge surface arranged to slide across and wedge against said inclined channel.3. The fluid device housing according to claim 2 , wherein said wedge surface is arranged with respect to said inclined channel such that as said wedge surface wedges against said inclined channel claim 2 , said lower and upper fluid device housing portions are forced against each other.4. The fluid device housing according to claim 2 , further comprising an appendage extending from an end of said wedge surface claim 2 , wherein when said wedge surface is fully received in said inclined channel claim 2 , said appendage passes over an inner edge of said inclined channel and faces against an inner perimeter of one of said lower and upper fluid device housing portions.5. The fluid device housing according to claim 1 , wherein said mating members ...

High-flow fluid valve block

A valve block includes a fluid-transfer plate with multiple inlet bores connecting to a common inlet channel, and multiple outlet bores connecting to a common outlet channel. The inlet bores and the outlet bores are arranged in a curved shape. The valve block also includes a pressure plate and diaphragm aligned and connected to the fluid-transfer plate in a way that allows pressurized material in the pressure plate to control the state of the channels formed by the inlet and outlet bores.

PORT CONNECTING ASSEMBLIES AND ARRANGEMENTS

A multiple port connecting assembly includes a connector body and a fluid isolation adapter. The connector body includes a first fluid passage extending from an adapter port to a first connector port, a second fluid passage extending from the adapter port to a second connector port, a first seat portion disposed between the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage, and a second seat portion disposed between the second fluid passage and an open end portion of the adapter port. The fluid isolation adapter is removably assembled with the adapter port and includes an adapter body defining a first end passage that connects with the first fluid passage, a second end passage that connects with the second fluid passage, a first seal portion sealing against the first seat portion, and a second seal portion sealing against the second seat portion. 1. A multiple port connecting assembly comprising:a connector body including a first fluid passage extending from an adapter port to a first connector port, a second fluid passage extending from the adapter port to a second connector port, a first seat portion disposed between the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage, and a second seat portion disposed between the second fluid passage and an open end portion of the adapter port; anda fluid isolation adapter removably assembled with the adapter port, the fluid isolation adapter including an adapter body defining a first end passage that connects with the first fluid passage at a first connection in the adapter port, a second end passage that connects with the second fluid passage at a second connection in the adapter port, a first seal portion sealing against the first seat portion to isolate the first connection from the second connection, and a second seal portion sealing against the second seat portion to seal the second connection against external leakage.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector body and the adapter body together define an annular ...

Boiler loop system

A boiler loop system including a primary-secondary piping loop interface apparatus including a flow diversion device, and a drain valve, and a drain port in branches from a circumferential sidewall. In an embodiment, supply branch piping and return branch piping connect the primary-secondary piping loop interface apparatus to a boiler and provide attachment points for auxiliary plumbing equipment. In an embodiment, the boiler loop is integrated into the primary loop.

COMPOUNDING DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD

An exemplary compounding system and device for mixing materials can include a housing, a first material source and a second material source. A first fluid line can be operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a first volume of fluid per unit time from the first material source to a final container. A second fluid line can be operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a second volume of fluid per unit time from the second material source to the final container. The device can also include a pump system including, a first pump having a first rotor and a first platen which secures the first fluid line between the first rotor and the first platen, the first pump being configured to move the first volume of fluid through the first fluid line, and a second pump having a second rotor and a second platen which secures the second fluid line between the second rotor and the second platen, the second pump being configured to move the second volume of fluid through the second fluid line. A first platen lock can be provided and can be rotated in a first direction to lock the first platen in a closed position relative to the first rotor, and wherein rotation of the first rotor draws the first material source through the first fluid line. The pump system can also be configured such that the volume of fluid per unit time delivered by the first and second pumps is different, and/or where the first and second pumps have different head characteristics. 1. A compounding device for mixing materials , comprising:a housing;a first material source and a second material source, the first material source being distinct from the second material source;a first fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a first volume of fluid per unit time from the first material source to a final container;a second fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a second volume of fluid per unit ...

VALVE AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED COUPLING FEATURES

A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve body having a valve chamber and multiple ports into the valve chamber. The multiple ports include a first port, a second port, and a third port. The first port and the second port are aligned with a common axis and located on opposite sides of the valve chamber. The system further includes a valve member controllably movable relative to the valve body and configured to modulate fluid flow through the valve assembly and a valve stem coupled to the valve member. The valve stem extends from the valve body and includes a keying feature that ensures correct orientation of the valve member relative to an actuator. The actuator is configured to controllably move the valve member. 1. A valve assembly comprising:a valve body having a valve chamber and a plurality of ports into the valve chamber, the plurality of ports comprising a first port, a second port, and a third port, wherein the first port and the second port are aligned with a common axis and located on opposite sides of the valve chamber;a valve member controllably movable relative to the valve body and configured to modulate fluid flow through the valve assembly; anda valve stem coupled to the valve member and extending from the valve body, the valve stem comprising a keying feature that ensures correct orientation of the valve member relative to an actuator, the actuator configured to controllably move the valve member.2. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the keying feature comprises a notch configured to align with a protrusion located on a drive output of the actuator.3. The valve assembly of claim 2 , wherein the valve stem is configured to attain a fully engaged position when the valve stem is correctly aligned relative to the actuator and prevented from attaining the fully engaged position by the protrusion on the drive output of the actuator when the valve stem is not properly aligned relative to the actuator.4. The valve assembly of ...

HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SYSTEM

A high pressure fluid system including enhanced safety, maintenance and servicing features. The system can include a CAM assembly module, having a valve seat assembly, seal cartridge assembly and inlet manifold, that is easily installed in and removed from a frame and/discharge manifold as a single unit. A discharge manifold can isolate different pressure rated passageways of the system, and multiple rupture discs associated with the same. A discharge manifold end plate can be included to provide ease of repair of discharge outlets and to establish a plumbing system for the rupture discs. A quick coupler can facilitate connection between a plunger of the seal cartridge assembly and a cross head stub connected to a power frame. A lubrication valve assembly can provide and meter lubrication from a high pressure inlet source to a plunger and packing of the seal cartridge assembly. 1. A high pressure fluid end system comprising:a fluid end system frame including a front portion, a rear portion, a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion defining a loading opening, the rear portion including a frame retainer and defining a retainer opening;a discharge manifold fixedly joined with the fluid end system frame front portion;a cartridge assembly module, including a valve seat assembly having a discharge valve and a seal cartridge assembly having a plunger adapted for reciprocal movement therein, the valve seat assembly and seal cartridge assembly fixedly secured to one another to form a single, one-piece unit, the cartridge assembly module mounted in the loading opening and projecting at least partially through the retainer opening, the cartridge assembly module being removable from the loading opening and the retainer opening with the valve seat assembly and seal cartridge assembly maintained as the single one-piece unit during the removal; anda retainer element joined with the frame retainer, the retainer element adjustable to force the cartridge assembly module ...

HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SYSTEM

A high pressure fluid system including enhanced safety, maintenance and servicing features. The system can include a CAM assembly module, having a valve seat assembly, seal cartridge assembly and inlet manifold, that is easily installed in and removed from a frame and/discharge manifold as a single unit. A discharge manifold can isolate different pressure rated passageways of the system, and multiple rupture discs associated with the same. A discharge manifold end plate can be included to provide ease of repair of discharge outlets and to establish a plumbing system for the rupture discs. A quick coupler can facilitate connection between a plunger of the seal cartridge assembly and a cross head stub connected to a power frame. A lubrication valve assembly can provide and meter lubrication from a high pressure inlet source to a plunger and packing of the seal cartridge assembly. 1. A coupler system comprising:a seal cartridge for a fluid end of a high pressure jetting system, the seal cartridge defining a plunger bore therein;a plunger adapted to be inserted within the plunger bore, the plunger including a sidewall portion extending externally from the seal cartridge and defining an annular recess;a retention ring including a plurality of ring segments, the plurality of ring segments being removably seated within the annular recess to at least partially encircle the plunger, the retention ring including an outer annular surface defining an outer diameter; anda retention nut adapted to extend over the plunger and the retention ring, the retention nut including an opening extending therethrough, the opening defining a small diameter portion and a large diameter portion, the small diameter portion including an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the retention ring, the large diameter portion including an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the retention ring,wherein the retention nut is manually operable to couple the plunger to the drive ...

ZONED MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM

A zoned fluid control system in a valve manifold system has a plurality of manifold blocks connected together and a plurality of control valves mounted to the manifold blocks with the control valves being electrically actuated and pilot pressure operated. The plurality of manifold blocks forms at least first and second separate pilot pressure passages of a respective first zone and second zone not connected to each other for supplying a respective first set and second set of control valves with independently controlled pilot pressure. A pilot supply valve selectively supplies pilot pressure and shuts off pilot pressure to the second pilot pressure passage without affecting the pilot pressure to the first pilot pressure passage thereby disabling the second set of control valves as a separate zone independent from the first set of control valves. 1. A valve manifold assembly having a plurality of manifold blocks connected together with valve stations on one surface of each manifold block , said valve manifold assembly comprising:a first pilot pressure supply being operably connectable to a first set of control valves that are electrically actuated;said first set of control valves being mounted to a first set of valve stations on said manifold blocks;a first pilot pressure passage being operably connectable to said first pilot pressure supply for supplying pilot pressure to said first set of valve stations of said valve manifold assembly;a second pilot pressure supply being operably connectable to a second set of control valves that are electrically actuated;said second set of control valves being mounted to a second set of valve stations on said manifold blocks; anda second pilot pressure passage being operably connectable to a pilot supply valve for selectively supplying zoned pilot pressure to said second set of valve stations of said valve manifold assembly such that said second set of control valves may be deactuated if pilot pressure is shut off thereto while ...

Valve Device

A valve device for influencing a fluid supply of fluid-operated loads, includes a valve module with a valve housing in which valve shafts are formed to accommodate valve cartridges, and further includes valve cartridges located in the valve shafts, wherein each of the valve shafts together with the valve cartridges accommodated therein bounds a pressure chamber connected to an assigned inlet port in a fluidically communicating manner, and wherein each of the valve cartridges includes two electrically selectable valve means which are designed to influence a free flow cross-section between the pressure chamber and an outlet port assigned to the respective valve means. 1. A valve device for influencing a fluid supply of fluid-operated loads , comprising a valve module with a valve housing in which valve shafts are formed to accommodate valve cartridges , and further comprises valve cartridges located in the valve shafts , wherein each of the valve shafts together with the valve cartridges accommodated therein bounds a pressure chamber connected to an assigned inlet port in a fluidically communicating manner , and wherein each of the valve cartridges comprises two electrically selectable valve means which are designed to influence a free flow cross-section between the pressure chamber and an outlet port assigned to the respective valve means.2. A valve device according to claim 1 , wherein the valve means in the valve cartridge are movable in a common movement plane between a blocking position and a release position for influencing the respective free flow cross-section to the associated outlet port.3. A valve device according to claim 1 , wherein an operating port which is formed on the valve housing and which is designed for a fluidically communicating connection to a fluid-operated load is connected in a fluidically communicating manner to an outlet port of a first valve cartridge and to an outlet port of a second valve cartridge for optionally establishing at the ...

FLUIDIC VALVE DEVICE

A fluidic valve device intended to be arranged in a fluidic circuit, the device notably including a first switching assembly including a first compartment defining a first internal space and a first permanent magnet arranged with the freedom to slide in the first internal space, a second switching assembly including a second compartment defining a second internal space and a second permanent magnet arranged with the freedom to slide in the second internal space, the first permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet being arranged relative to one another in such a way as to be in a first state of magnetic interaction, making it possible to obtain a first stable mechanical configuration or in a second state of magnetic interaction, it possible to obtain a second stable mechanical configuration. 110-. (canceled)11. A fluidic valve device to be arranged in a fluidic circuit , said device comprises:a first fluidic connection and a second fluidic connection,first opening/closing means designed to open or close the first fluidic connection, and second opening/closing means designed to open or close the second fluidic connection, a first switching assembly comprising a first compartment defining a first internal space and a first permanent magnet arranged with the freedom to slide in a main direction in said first internal space, between a first stable position for closing the first fluidic connection and a second stable position for opening the first fluidic connection,', 'a second switching assembly comprising a second compartment defining a second internal space and a second permanent magnet arranged with the freedom to slide in said main direction in said second internal space, between a first stable position for closing the second fluidic connection and a second stable position for opening the second fluidic connection,', 'the first permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet being oriented magnetically the same way round, in said main direction, and offset ...

MIXING VALVES, VALVE MODULES, AND VALVE MODULE ASSEMBLIES

The present disclosure is directed to a mixing valve pressure balancer and temperature controller module, a mixing valve flow diverter module, a modular assembly including the pressure balancer and temperature controller module and the flow diverter module, and a mixing valve including the modular assembly. 1. A mixing valve , comprising:a sequential flow diverter control handle sequentially rotatable about a common rotation axis from an off position to at least three diverted positions; anda concentric temperature control handle rotatable about the common rotation axis with respect to the sequential flow diverter handle,a pressure balancer and temperature controller module including a pressure balancer housing configured for rotation with the sequential flow diverter handle, and a temperature control valve configured for rotation with the concentric temperature control handle; anda flow diverter module separate from, and configured for rotation with, the pressure balancer housing,wherein the concentric temperature control handle and the sequential flow diverter control handle are independently rotatable about the common rotation axis, and wherein rotation of the sequential flow diverter control handle causes rotation of the concentric temperature control handle.2. The mixing valve of claim 1 , wherein the at least three diverted positions include a first diverted position claim 1 , a second diverted position claim 1 , and a third diverted position.3. The mixing valve of claim 2 , wherein the at least three diverted positions also includes a fourth diverted position.4. The mixing valve of claim 3 , wherein the third diverted position is in the form of a combination of the second diverted position and the fourth diverted position.5. The mixing valve of claim 1 , wherein a first diverted position is a tub diverted position claim 1 , a second diverted position is a first shower diverted position claim 1 , and a third diverted position is a combination of first and ...

Pneumatic Actuation Valve Assembly

This system is a pneumatic actuation valve assembly that can include a frame; a timing spool housing; a timing spool carriage; a timing spool; a magnet configured to bias the timing spool in a forward position; a main spool and configured to travel toward a frame forward portion when a fluid is received into a mid-main spool pressure area wherein the main spool actuates a bolt carried by the frame and is configured to receive a projective in an open position and chamber the projective in a closed position; and, a bore defined in the timing spool configured to allow pressure in a rear main spool pressure area to escape through the bore releasing rearward pressure on the timing spool allowing the timing spool to travel from the rearward position to the forward position according to an attraction of the magnet. 1. A pneumatic actuation valve assembly comprising:a frame;a timing spool housing received in the frame;a timing spool carriage received in the timing spool housing;a timing spool slidably received in the timing spool carriage and disposed at a frame rear portion;a magnet disposed in the timing spool housing disposed adjacent to a timing spool front end and configured to hold the timing spool in a forward position at a first phase of an operating cycle, the timing spool can include a rearward position at a second phase of the operating cycle;a main spool at least partially received in the timing spool housing and configured to travel toward a frame forward portion when a fluid is received into a mid-main spool pressure area wherein the main spool actuates a bolt carried by the frame and configured to receive a projective in an open position and chamber the projective in a closed position; and,a bore defined in the timing spool configured to allow pressure in a rear main spool pressure area to escape through the bore thereby releasing rearward pressure on the timing spool and allowing the timing spool to travel from the rearward position to the forward position ...

Ceramic Balance Valve Structure

A ceramic balance valve structure includes a valve tube and a pressure regulating member each of which is made of ceramic material. The valve tube is formed with a through hole and two annular grooves. The pressure regulating member is slidably mounted in the through hole of the valve tube and is provided with two water guide grooves corresponding to the annular grooves of the valve tube. The pressure regulating member is provided with a balance wall located between the two water guide grooves and has two opposite ends each provided with a connecting hole. Thus, the valve tube and the pressure regulating member have a ceramic surface contact therebetween to facilitate a sliding motion of the pressure regulating member and to prevent the pressure regulating member from being jammed in the valve tube. 1. A ceramic balance valve structure comprising:a valve tube and a pressure regulating member;wherein:the valve tube is made of ceramic material;the valve tube has an interior formed with a through hole which extends through the valve tube;the valve tube has a mediate portion provided with two annular grooves connected to the through hole;the pressure regulating member is made of ceramic material;the pressure regulating member is slidably mounted in the through hole of the valve tube;the pressure regulating member is provided with two water guide grooves corresponding to the annular grooves of the valve tube;the pressure regulating member is provided with a balance wall located between the two water guide grooves;the pressure regulating member has two opposite ends each provided with a connecting hole; andthe valve tube and the pressure regulating member have a ceramic surface contact therebetween to facilitate a sliding motion of the pressure regulating member relative to the valve tube and to prevent the pressure regulating member from being jammed in the valve tube.2. The ceramic balance valve structure of claim 1 , wherein:the ceramic balance valve structure further ...

Valve Assembly

A valve assembly including at least one valve control group, which has two valve units. Each valve unit contains a valve tappet, which is arranged in a valve chamber and which passes through an overflow opening framed by a valve seat and has a shut-off segment facing the valve seat. In addition, each valve tappet has a first closure segment and a second closure segment, which each close one of two valve chamber segments in a sealed manner. The diameters of the two closure segments of each valve tappet are equal among each other and also equal to or slightly less than the diameter of the overflow opening.

ZONED MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM

A zoned fluid control system in a valve manifold system has a plurality of manifold blocks connected together and a plurality of control valves mounted to the manifold blocks with the control valves being electrically actuated and pilot pressure operated. The plurality of manifold blocks forms at least first and second separate pilot pressure passages of a respective first zone and second zone not connected to each other for supplying a respective first set and second set of control valves with independently controlled pilot pressure. A pilot supply valve selectively supplies pilot pressure and shuts off pilot pressure to the second pilot pressure passage without affecting the pilot pressure to the first pilot pressure passage thereby disabling the second set of control valves as a separate zone independent from the first set of control valves. 1. A sandwich block for being interposed between a manifold block and a control valve that is solenoid actuated and pilot pressure operated; said sandwich block comprising:an inlet for receiving pilot pressure from a pilot supply valve external from said manifold block; andsaid inlet having a passage to an outlet operably connectable to said control valve such that said pilot supply valve can selectively supply pilot pressure to said control valve.2. A valve manifold block for zoned fluid control having a first zone and second zone between connected valve manifold blocks , said valve manifold block comprising:a plurality of fluid pathways therethrough, and ports forming a first and second valve station and controlled by respective first and second control valves operably mounted thereto;a circuit board passage passing therethrough from a first side to a second side of said manifold block;a pilot passage inlet port and a pilot passage outlet port on respective first and second sides, said pilot passage inlet port being part of said first zone and not in operable communication with said pilot passage outlet port which is part ...

VALVE

The invention relates to a valve, in particular for use in hydraulic circuits, comprising a valve body () which is designed as a cartridge, can be integrated into a housing () that has fluid connections (), and can be fixed in the housing by means of a securing device (). The invention is characterized in that the securing device has at least one blocking element () in the form of a separate component which can be found between the valve body () and the housing (), said blocking element having blocking surfaces that can be moved relative to the longitudinal axis () of the valve body () between an assembly position which allows the valve body () to be inserted into the housing () and a blocking position in which the blocking surfaces secure the valve body in an assembly position preferably with zero backlash by bearing against retaining surfaces () of the housing () and the valve body (). 1468202628204618446262864. A valve , in particular for use in hydraulic circuits , having a valve body () , which is designed as a cartridge , which can be integrated into a housing () that has fluid connections () and fixed therein by means of a securing device ( , , ) , characterized in that the securing device has at least one blocking element () in the form of a separate component located between the valve body () and the housing () , which blocking element has blocking surfaces that can be moved relative to the longitudinal axis () of the valve body () between an assembly position , which allows the valve body () to be inserted into the housing () , and a blocking position , in which the blocking surfaces secure the valve body in an installation position preferably free of play by bearing against retaining surfaces ( , ) of the housing () and the valve body ().2202628. The valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the respective blocking element is formed by an annular body () claim 1 , which can be expanded claim 1 , for an installation operation claim 1 , into the ...

VALVE ASSEMBLY

A valve assembly has a basic module and a plurality of valve modules which are mounted on the basic module side by side along a line-up direction, the basic module having a lower portion, an upper portion and a connecting portion connecting the lower and the upper portion, which enclose a receiving space for at least one valve module on three sides. The basic module has a bottom surface facing outwards and an upper side facing outwards. At least one external fluid connection is provided which is arranged on the bottom surface or on the upper side. Furthermore, at least one external electrical connection is provided which is arranged on the bottom surface or on the upper side. 1. A valve assembly having a basic module and a plurality of valve modules which are mounted on the basic module side by side along a line-up direction , the basic module having a lower portion , an upper portion and a connecting portion connecting the lower and the upper portion which enclose a receiving space for at least one valve module on three sides , and the basic module having a bottom surface facing outwards and an upper side facing outwards , at least one external fluid connection and/or at least one external electrical connection which is arranged on the bottom surface or on the upper side , respectively , being provided.2. The valve assembly of wherein a rear side of the connecting portion facing outwards is free of external connections.3. The valve assembly of wherein the at least one external fluid connection is arranged on the bottom surface and the at least one external electrical connection is arranged on the upper side.4. The valve assembly of wherein a fluid connection face having internal fluid connections is provided on a first side of the basic module facing the receiving space and is connected with fluid connections of the valve modules claim 1 , and in that internal electrical connections which are connected with electrical connections of the valve module are provided on ...

CAPACITY CONTROL VALVE

A capacity control valve includes a valve housing provided a discharge port through which a discharge fluid of discharge pressure Pd passes, a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure Ps passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure Pc passes, a rod configured to be driven by a solenoid, a main valve formed by a main valve seat and a main valve element and configured for opening and closing a communication between the discharge port and the control port in accordance with a movement of the rod, and a CS valve provided between the control port and the suction port and controlled by a dynamic pressure of a fluid flowing from the discharge port to the control port at an opening state of the main valve. 1: A capacity control valve comprising:a valve housing provided with a discharge port through which a discharge fluid of discharge pressure passes, a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure passes;a rod configured to be driven by a solenoid;a main valve formed by a main valve seat and a main valve element and configured for opening and closing a communication between the discharge port and the control port in accordance with a movement of the rod; anda CS valve provided between the control port and the suction port and controlled by a dynamic pressure of a fluid flowing from the discharge port to the control port at an opening state of the main valve.2: The capacity control valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe control port communicates with a space which is opened and closed by the main valve.3: The capacity control valve according to claim 1 , whereinthe CS valve includes a cylindrical CS valve element, and a spring configured to bias the CS valve element in a valve opening direction of the CS valve.4: The capacity control valve according to claim 3 , whereinthe CS valve element has a receiving surface extending in a ...

COMPOUNDING DEVICE SYSTEM, SOFTWARE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PROCESS OF COMPOUNDING ADMIXTURES

An exemplary compounding method of controlling a compounding device to prepare an admixture of at least two distinct material sources can include examining material source solutions for incompatibility of the ingredients and operating a first and a second pump to prevent one of the incompatible source solutions from entering a common flow path. The processing method can detect degradation of a fluid line by evaluating one or more of calibration error rate data, cumulative volumetric flow data, or cumulative pump operation data. The processing method can also selectively transfer a first group of source solutions using the first pump, receiving pump data from one or more sensors that sense actions of the pumps, applying fluid correction factors and calculating discrete pump movements, the pump movements being indicative of an amount of source solution displacement by a pump, and operating the pumps to selectively dispense the source solution amounts according to a preparation order. 1. A compounding apparatus for facilitating formation of an admixture that involves mixing at least two materials selected among multiple distinct materials , the compounding apparatus being usable with an admixture container that is configured to contain the admixture , and also being usable with multiple material containers that are each configured to contain one of the materials , the compounding apparatus comprising:a delivery device that is configured to deliver the at least two selected materials from the material containers to the admixture container to facilitate formation of the admixture, the delivery device including first and second pumps as well as first and second tubes, the first pump being configured such that actuation thereof delivers a selected one of the at least two materials from its associated material container to the admixture container via the first tube, the second pump being configured such that actuation thereof delivers a selected other of the at least two ...

RECIPROCATING PUMP

At least one rib extending in a direction of connecting with a valve cartridge is provided to the inner sides of each of a second connection port of a pump head and a third connection port of a first connecting adapter A, and at least one slit which extends in the connecting direction and into which the ribs are loosely inserted is provided to the lower outer periphery of the valve cartridge The relationship (id2b, id3b)>od1t>(id1, id4)>od2>(id2t, )>od1b is satisfied, where the inside diameter of a first connection port is id1, the inside diameter of the second connection port is id2b , the inscribed diameter at the top of the rib of the second connection port is id2t, the inside diameter of the third connection port is idb , the inscribed diameter at the top of the rib of the third connection port is id, the inside diameter of a fourth connection port is id4, the outside diameter of the upper outer periphery of the valve cartridge is od1t, the outside diameter of the bottom of the slit at the lower outer periphery is od1b , and the outside diameter of the upper outer periphery of the valve cartridge is od2. 1. A reciprocating pump , which introduces a transfer fluid to a pump chamber via a suction valve and discharges the transfer fluid from the pump chamber via a discharge valve by reciprocating movement of a reciprocating movement member facing the pump chamber , the reciprocating pump comprising:a pump head having the pump chamber; a first connection port provided on a transfer fluid suction side of the pump chamber; and a second connection port provided on a transfer fluid discharge side of the same, the first and second connection ports communicating with the pump chamber;the suction valve comprising a valve cartridge, the valve cartridge containing a ball valve having a valve seat and a valve ball, wherein the valve ball is disposed above the valve seat and closes the valve seat by its own weight, an upper portion of the suction valve being housed in the ...

MULTI-WAY VALVE AS WELL AS ACTUATOR COMPRISING SUCH A MULTI-WAY VALVE

Disclosed is a multi-way valve including a control pressure channel, a first control fluid channel between a first opening and the control pressure channel, a second control fluid channel between a second opening and the control pressure channel, a valve body in the first and second control fluid channels, and an electrically controlled device having a drive member and an armature. The armature moves axially according to the drive member between inactive and active positions. Movement of the armature from inactive to active displaces the valve body arrangement to an active position where the first control fluid channel is closed and the second control fluid channel is open. The device further includes a drive body connected to the armature and a spring between the armature and drive body. The drive body abuts the valve body and the spring in a compressed state when the armature is in active position. 1551. A multi-way valve for serving an actuator for axial displacement of an object , the multi-way valve comprises a control pressure channel () and is configured to communicate an adjustable control pressure via said control pressure channel () , the multi-way valve () comprising:{'b': 11', '12', '5, 'a first control fluid channel () extending between a first opening () and said control pressure channel (),'}{'b': 13', '14', '5, 'a second control fluid channel () extending between a second opening () and said control pressure channel (),'}{'b': 15', '11', '13, 'a valve body arrangement () arranged in said first control fluid channel () and in said second control fluid channel (), and'}{'b': 6', '7', '8, 'an electrically controlled device () having a drive member () and an armature (),'}{'b': 8', '7', '1', '8', '15', '11', '13', '6', '17', '8', '18', '8', '17', '17', '11', '17', '15', '18', '8, 'the armature () being displaceable back and forth under the effect of said drive member () between an inactive position and an active position, wherein the multi-way valve () ...

Flow regulator in liquids distribution system with thermoregulator element

Methods and systems for the distribution, regulation and mixture of fluids, but particularly for the regulation of water flow through a tap, within a water distribution system, and for the regulation of the temperature of said flow from mixtures of smaller flows than the flow of the water distribution system, where at least one execution-by-the-user means is coupled, wherein the user has no contact with the mechanical parts of the system. Furthermore, systems for the reuse of water remaining in the pipelines, preventing waste and allowing remote activation, are revealed.

PNEUMATIC MULTI-VALVE DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD

A pneumatic multi-valve device, (valve block), comprising a housing (), which has a plurality of electromagnetic valve actuators (), each having coil elements () arranged in the housing () in a stationary manner, a core () arranged in the housing (), and armature elements (), which can be displaced along a displacement axis (V) in the housing () relative to the core () and to a pneumatic connection () of the housing () as a response to energization of the coil elements (), wherein the displacement axes (V) of the armature elements () of the valve actuators () are oriented parallel and the pneumatic connections () associated with the armature elements () are arranged adjacent to each other on a connection housing side (), which is spaced apart from a housing back side () facing away therefrom along the displacement axes (V), wherein the cores () each have a venting bore (), which is connected in an air-conducting manner to a venting collection channel () on the side of the cores () facing away from the connection housing side (), which venting collection channel is connected in an air-conducting manner to a venting opening () of the housing (), which venting opening is arranged on a housing side different from the housing back side (), in particular on the connection housing side () having the pneumatic connections (), wherein the venting collection channel () is formed by a plurality of venting channel elements (), which are connected to each other in an air-conducting manner. 121122142124214122122411224232545144232821252312. A pneumatic multi-valve device , (valve block) , comprising a housing () , which has a plurality of electromagnetic valve actuators () , each having coil elements () arranged in the housing () in a stationary manner , a core () arranged in the housing () , and armature elements () , which can be displaced along a displacement axis (V) in the housing () relative to the core () and to a pneumatic connection () of the housing () as a response to ...

PNEUMATIC MULTI-VALVE DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD

A pneumatic multi-valve device (valve block), including a housing (), which has a housing main body () with a plurality of electromagnetic valve actuators (), each having coil elements () arranged in the housing () in a stationary manner, a core () arranged in the housing (), and armature elements (), which can be displaced along a displacement axis (V) in the housing () in relation to the core () and in relation to a pneumatic connection () of the housing () in response to energizing of the coil elements (), wherein the displacement axes (V) of the armature elements () of the valve actuators () are oriented parallel and the pneumatic connections () associated with the armature elements () are arranged adjacent to each other on a connection housing side (), which is spaced apart from a housing back side () facing away therefrom along the displacement axes (V), wherein the cores () each have a venting bore (), which is connected, for air conduction, to a venting collection channel () on the side of the cores () facing away from the connection housing side (), which venting collection channel is bounded on the housing back side () by a housing cover () fastened to the housing main body (), which venting collection channel is connected, for air conduction, to a venting opening of the housing (), which venting opening is arranged on a housing side different from the housing back side (), in particular on the connection housing side () having the pneumatic connections (), wherein the housing cover () is fixed to the housing base body () via an air-tight welded connection (), in particular an ultrasonic or laser welded connection. 118131218418151841218215112151416453141416171318161412. A pneumatic multi-valve device (valve block) , comprising a housing () , which has a housing main body () with a plurality of electromagnetic valve actuators () , each having coil elements () arranged in the housing () in a stationary manner , a core () arranged in the housing () , and ...

Hydraulic Distributor Block, Hydraulic Assembly, and Method

A hydraulic distributor block for fluid guidance, having at least two port surfaces which each have at least one port opening. The port openings of the port surfaces are connected by a flow duct, with the flow duct having at least one bend which is continuously curved and the port surfaces being spatially separated from one another. 1. A hydraulic distributor block for fluid guidance , comprising:at least one first port surface defining at least one consumer port opening configured to connect to at least one consumer;at least one second port surface defining at least one port opening, the at least one first port surface and the at least one second port surface being spatially separated from one another; andat least one flow duct defined in the hydraulic distributor block and connecting the at least one port opening and the at least one consumer port opening, the at least one flow duct having at least one continuously curved bend.2. The hydraulic distributor block according to claim 1 , wherein the flow duct has at least one bend of at least 180° and/or at least two bends of at least 90°.3. The hydraulic distributor block according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one continuously curved bend is surrounded by material in one piece.4. The hydraulic distributor block according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first port surface and/or the at least one consumer port opening is configured to connect to the consumer directly claim 1 , via a multistation plate claim 1 , or via a base plate.5. The hydraulic distributor block according to claim 1 , wherein:a first flow duct of the at least one flow duct connects a first consumer port opening of the at least one consumer port opening to a first pump port opening of the at least one port opening, anda second flow duct of the at least one flow duct connects a second consumer port opening of the at least one consumer port opening to a second port opening of the at least one port opening, the second port opening being a ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE SYSTEM

Provided is an electromagnetic valve system for carrying out a compressed air supply to and evacuation from a plurality of air chambers of massage instruments of an air-type massage device, comprising: a plurality of first electromagnetic valves which are connected to each air chamber via supply tubes; a second electromagnetic valve further comprising a first aperture which communicates with external air; and a plurality of first check valves which are disposed within a header in an intermediate location between the second electromagnetic valve and each air chamber with a connection tube therebetween, and allow air to pass from the air chambers toward the second electromagnetic valve only when air pressure on the second electromagnetic valve side is lower than air pressure on the air chamber side. 1. An electromagnetic valve system for supplying and discharging compressed air into and from a plurality of air chambers of a massage device of a pneumatic massage apparatus , the electromagnetic valve system comprising:a compressed air inlet for receiving compressed air;a plurality of first electromagnetic valves each to be connected to a corresponding one of the air chambers of the massage device, the first electromagnetic valves each having a first opening communicating with the compressed air inlet, a second opening communicating with an outside atmosphere, and a third opening for communicating with an associated one of the air chambers, and the first electromagnetic valves each being switchable between a first position where the second opening is closed and the first opening and the third opening are communicated with each other and a second position where the first opening is closed and the second opening and the third opening are communicated with each other;a second electromagnetic valve having a first opening communicating with the outside atmosphere and a second opening for communicating with the plurality of air chambers, the second electromagnetic valve being ...

Hydraulic control module and solenoid assembly included therein

A solenoid assembly includes a solenoid adapted to be coupled to a solenoid connecting member extending from a support member. The solenoid assembly also includes a retaining bracket having a body portion and a securing portion. The body portion is adapted to be removably coupled to the support member. The securing portion is removably coupled to the solenoid. The retaining bracket is moveable between an unsecured position, and a secured position. The securing portion of the retaining bracket provides a spring force to the solenoid when the retaining bracket is in the secured position such that the solenoid is biased toward the solenoid connecting member to secure the solenoid between the solenoid connecting member and the securing portion of said retaining bracket.

COOLANT CONTROL VALVE WITH NON-COAXIAL ROTARY VALVE BODIES

A coolant control valve is provided that includes at least one actuator, a first rotary valve body and a second rotary valve body, each rotary valve body driveably connected to the at least one actuator. The second rotary valve body is arranged non-coaxially to the first rotary valve body. 1. A coolant control valve , comprising:at least one actuator;a first rotary valve body driveably connected to the at least one actuator; anda second rotary valve body driveably connected to the at least one actuator, the second rotary valve body arranged non-coaxially to the first rotary valve body.2. The coolant control valve of claim 1 , wherein the second rotary valve body is driveably connected to the first rotary valve body.3. The coolant control valve of claim 2 , further comprising a gear train that driveably connects the first rotary valve body to the at least one actuator.4. The coolant control valve of claim 3 , wherein the gear train driveably connects the first rotary valve body to the second rotary valve body.5. The coolant control valve of claim 1 , wherein the first rotary valve body has at least one first lobe and the second rotary valve body has at least one second lobe.6. The coolant control valve of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the at least one first lobe or the at least one second lobe is formed as a spherical segment.7. The coolant control valve of claim 5 , further comprising at least one rotary valve seal that engages at least one of the at least one first lobe or the at least one second lobe claim 5 , the at least one rotary valve seal configured to move along an axis arranged perpendicularly to a first rotational axis of the first rotary valve body or a second rotational axis of the second rotary valve body.8. The coolant control valve of claim 7 , wherein the at least one rotary valve seal forcibly engages an outer surface of the at least one first lobe or the at least one second lobe.9. The coolant control valve of claim 8 , wherein the at least ...

Integrated multiple valve manifold

An integrated multiple valve manifold that is reduced in size and weight by integrally incorporating a plurality of valve mechanisms in one manifold. The one manifold, which is formed of an extruded material through which a fluid supply hole and fluid discharge holes extend, includes a plurality of valve holes each of which communicates with the fluid supply hole and the fluid discharge holes by directly intersecting both of the fluid supply hole and the fluid discharge holes, output ports that are formed so as to individually communicate with the valve holes, spools that are slidably inserted into the valve holes, and electromagnetic pilot valves that are individually attached to one ends or both ends of the valve holes.

VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT

A valve assembly for a refrigerant circuit, having at least two ball valves, which each have a ball as a control element and an actuator for adjusting the associated ball, and also a refrigerant circuit having heat pump functionality for a vehicle having such a valve assembly. 116-. (canceled)17. A valve assembly for a refrigerant circuit , comprising:at least two ball valves, which each have a ball as a control element and an actuator for adjusting the associated ball, wherein the at least two ball valves are each embodied as three-way valves, which can have bidirectional through flow, having three connectors, wherein a first ball of a first ball valve has a T-shaped hole, which permits flow alternately through two connectors of the three connectors and blocking of one connector of the three connectors or flow simultaneously through the three connectors, and wherein a second ball of a second ball valve has an L-shaped hole, which permits flow alternately through two connectors of the three connectors and blocking of one connector of the three connectors or blocking of the three connectors.18. The valve assembly according to claim 17 , wherein the ball valves each have a valve block having flow ducts claim 17 , in which the connectors are formed and the balls are mounted in a rotationally movable manner.19. The valve assembly according to claim 17 , wherein a first connecting block having a first connecting part connects a second connector of the first ball valve to a second connector of the second ball valve claim 17 , and a second connecting block having a second connecting part connects a third connector of the first ball valve to a third connector of the second ball valve.20. The valve assembly according to claim 19 , wherein the first connecting block claim 19 , the second connecting block claim 19 , the first valve block claim 19 , and the second valve block are connected to one another or are completely or partially combined into a shared fluid block.21. The ...

FLUID FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING A MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY

Systems for processing articles are essential for semiconductor fabrication. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed comprising a plurality of fluid supplies configured to supply process fluids, a plurality of apparatuses for controlling flow, a plurality of mounting substrates, a vacuum manifold fluidly coupled to the plurality of mounting substrates, an outlet manifold fluidly coupled to the plurality of mounting substrates, a vacuum source fluidly coupled to the vacuum manifold, and a processing chamber fluidly coupled to the outlet manifold. The plurality of apparatuses for controlling flow have a bleed port and an outlet. The outlets of the plurality of apparatuses are fluidly coupled to corresponding outlet ports of the plurality of mounting substrates. The bleed ports of the plurality of apparatuses are fluidly coupled to the corresponding vacuum ports of the plurality of mounting substrates. 1. A system for processing articles , the system comprising:a first fluid supply configured to supply a first process fluid;a second fluid supply configured to supply a second process fluid;a first apparatus for controlling flow, the first apparatus having an inlet, an outlet, and a bleed port, the inlet of the first apparatus fluidly coupled to the first fluid supply;a second apparatus for controlling flow, the second apparatus having an inlet, an outlet, and a bleed port, the inlet of the second apparatus fluidly coupled to the second fluid supply;a first mounting substrate comprising a first vacuum port and a first outlet port, the first apparatus for controlling flow attached to the first mounting substrate such that the bleed port of the first apparatus for controlling flow is fluidly coupled to the first vacuum port and the outlet of the first apparatus for controlling flow is fluidly coupled to the first outlet port;a second mounting substrate comprising a second vacuum port and a second outlet port, the second apparatus for controlling flow attached to the ...

SELECTABLE VALVE OF A DELIVERY SYSTEM

A delivery system for a sensor chip includes a plurality of selectable ports arranged on a first assembly. Each of the selectable ports is in communication with a separate channel. The delivery system includes a second assembly movable in relation to the first assembly. The second assembly has a channel that is mechanically connectable to different ones of the plurality of selectable ports on the first assembly by motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly. The delivery system includes a mechanical interface configured to engage a separate actuator so that relative motion of the first assembly and the second assembly is affected by the actuator. 1. A delivery system for a sensor chip , comprising:a plurality of selectable ports arranged on a first assembly, wherein each of the selectable ports is in communication with a separate channel;a second assembly movable in relation to the first assembly, wherein the second assembly has a channel that is mechanically connectable to different ones of the plurality of selectable ports on the first assembly by motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly; anda mechanical interface configured to engage a separate actuator so that relative motion of the first assembly and the second assembly is affected by the actuator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the channel of the second assembly is mechanically connectable at one time to a maximum of only one of the plurality of selectable ports on the first assembly by the motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly automatically seals all other ports of the plurality of selectable ports that have not been selected as a port connected to the channel of the second assembly.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor chip is a biological assay chip.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the delivery system is configured to delivery one or ...

PURGE LINE CHANGING BLOCK JOINT AND FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS

A purge line changing block joint for enabling supply of different types of purge gas between lines without a significant remodeling of a fluid control apparatus and the fluid control apparatus is provided. A purge line changing block joint is connected to an upper side of a three-way valve channel portion in at least one line of the plurality of lines. The purge line changing block joint includes a process gas inlet channel communicating with a process gas inlet channel of the three-way valve channel portion, an outlet channel communicating the process gas inlet channel and an outlet channel of the three-way valve channel portion, a channel terminal not in communication with a purge gas inlet channel of the three-way valve channel portion but terminating the same, and a new purge gas inlet channel communicating with the outlet channel and opening on the top surface. 1. A purge line changing block joint configured to be connected to an upper side of a lower stage joint member which forms a process gas inlet channel , a purge gas inlet channel , and an outlet channel common to both gases opening respectively on the top surface , comprising:a process gas inlet channel in communication with the process gas inlet channel of the lower stage joint member, an outlet channel communicating the process gas inlet channel and the outlet channel of the lower stage joint member, a channel terminal not in communication with the purge gas inlet channel of the lower stage joint member but terminating the same, and a new purge gas inlet channel in communication with the outlet channel.2. A fluid control apparatus comprising: a plurality of lines arranged in parallel , each of the lines including a flow rate controller , a two-way valve , and a three-way valve arranged on an upper stage and a plurality of joint members arranged on a lower stage , a manifold block joint as a joint member arranged on the lower stage and configured to connect at least two of the plurality of lines , the ...

BYPASS VALVE

An improved bypass valve, suitable for the connection of terminal units in which a heat exchange occurs between the environment to be conditioned and a thermal-carrier fluid, in particular a liquid, with the lines of delivery or supply and return of the fluid, with these units typically defined by heat exchangers, fan coil units, batteries for air handling units of the AHU (air handling unit) type in the field of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), including an H-shaped valve-body with two opposed and parallel tubular elements defining a delivery duct and a return duct joined one to the other and communicating via a transverse element defining a bypass duct, the valve-body integrating, in a monobloc structure, an on-off delivery valve, an on-off return valve and an on-off bypass valve, the latter provided with a linear shutter to enable/disable the circulation of a thermal-carrier fluid through the bypass duct. 1101214161816144318. An improved bypass valve () , especially suitable for the connection of terminal units in which a heat exchange occurs between the environment to be conditioned and a thermal-carrier fluid , in particular a liquid , with the lines of delivery or supply and return of said fluid , with these units typically defined by heat exchangers , fan coil units , batteries for air handling units of the AHU (air handling unit) type in the field of HVAC (heating , ventilation and air conditioning) , comprising an H-shaped valve-body () with two opposed and parallel tubular elements defining a delivery duct () and a return duct () joined one to the other and communicating by means of a transverse element defining a bypass duct () , characterised in that it integrates , in a monobloc structure , an on-off delivery valve , an on-off return valve and an on-off bypass valve , with said latter comprising at least functional means of manoeuvre and of seal towards the external environment placed in the return duct () or in the delivery duct () and ...

VALVE AND FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS

A valve includes a lower valve housing, a diaphragm, and an upper valve housing. A top surface of a piezoelectric pump is bonded to a bottom surface of the lower valve housing. A circular hole portion is provided in a central portion of a region of the diaphragm that opposes a projecting portion of the lower valve housing. The diaphragm is bonded to the upper valve housing and the lower valve housing, and a divided interior of a valve housing configures a first lower valve chamber, a second lower valve chamber, a first upper valve chamber, and a second upper valve chamber. A groove is located in a wall portion of the upper valve housing that opposes the diaphragm in the first upper valve chamber. 1. (canceled)2. A valve comprising:a first valve housing including a first opening portion;a second valve housing including a second opening portion;a diaphragm including a hole portion, the diaphragm defining a first valve chamber with the first valve housing, and a second valve chamber with the second valve housing;a first adhesive sheet; anda second adhesive sheet; whereinthe first valve housing includes a projecting portion that projects toward the diaphragm in the first valve chamber;the projecting portion makes contact with a periphery of the hole portion in the diaphragm and covers the hole portion;the first valve housing and the diaphragm are bonded to each other by the first adhesive sheet at a periphery of the first valve chamber;the diaphragm and the second valve housing are bonded to each other by the second adhesive sheet at a periphery of the second valve chamber;a first through-hole is provided in a region of the first adhesive sheet that faces the first valve chamber;a second through-hole is provided in a region of the second adhesive sheet that faces the second valve chamber;an outer circumference of the first through-hole is greater than an outer circumference of the projecting portion, and is smaller than or equal to an outer circumference of the first ...

ATMOSPHERE CONTROL MANIFOLD

One or more techniques regarding an atmosphere controlling manifold are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can regard a manifold that can comprise a first channel connected to a first inlet port. The manifold can also comprise a second channel connected to second inlet port. Further, the manifold can comprise a third channel connecting the first channel, the second channel, and an outlet port. Additionally, the manifold can comprise a valve connected to the third channel and regulating fluid communication through the third channel. Moreover, the first channel, the second channel, and third channel can be defined within a body of the manifold. 1. A manifold , comprising:a first channel connected to a first inlet port;a second channel connected to a second inlet port;a third channel connecting the first channel, the second channel, and an outlet port;a valve connected to the third channel and regulating fluid communication through the third channel; andwherein the first channel, the second channel, and the third channel are defined within a body of the manifold.2. The manifold of claim 1 , further comprising:a second valve connected to the third channel; andwherein the valve regulating fluid communication through the third channel between the first inlet port and the outlet port, and the second valve regulating fluid communication through the third channel between the second inlet port and the outlet port.3. The manifold of claim 2 , further comprising:a fourth channel connecting a third inlet port and a fourth inlet port to a second outlet port.4. The manifold of claim 3 , wherein the third inlet port facilitates an attachment of a testing device to the manifold claim 3 , and the fourth inlet port facilitates another attachment of a monitoring device to the manifold.5. The manifold of claim 4 , wherein the first inlet port is in fluid communication with a vacuum supply claim 4 , and the second inlet port is in fluid communication with an atmosphere supply ...

FLOW RATE REGULATION APPARATUS AND HOT WATER APPARATUS

A flow rate regulation apparatus according to one embodiment includes a main body portion including an incoming water flow path, a collar portion arranged in the main body portion and provided with a first through hole along a direction of extension of the incoming water flow path, and a valve shaft made of a resin and inserted in the first through hole, the valve shaft including a first large-diameter portion, a second large-diameter portion, and a first small-diameter portion lying between the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion and being smaller in outer diameter than the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion. 1. A flow rate regulation apparatus comprising:a main body portion including an incoming water flow path;a collar portion arranged in the main body portion and provided with a first through hole along a direction of extension of the incoming water flow path; anda valve shaft made of a resin, the valve shaft being inserted in the first through hole,the valve shaft including a first large-diameter portion, a second large-diameter portion, and a first small-diameter portion lying between the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion and being smaller in outer diameter than the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion.2. The flow rate regulation apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe valve shaft further includes a tapered portion arranged between the first large-diameter portion or the second large-diameter portion and the first small-diameter portion, andthe outer diameter in the tapered portion increases from a side of the first small-diameter portion toward the first large-diameter portion or the second large-diameter portion.3. The flow rate regulation apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe valve shaft is arranged with the second large-diameter portion and the first small-diameter portion being in contact with each other.4. The flow rate ...

OIL CONTROLLED VALVE

A valve body comprises an inner compartment extending along a longitudinal axis from a second end portion towards a first end portion. First, second, and third fluid ports in to the valve body are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second fluid port is between the third and the first fluid port. A fourth fluid port is parallel to the longitudinal axis. A spool is configured to selectively reciprocate in the inner compartment. The spool comprises a first fluid receptacle configured to block fluid flow to the third fluid port and to fluidly communicate with the second fluid port when the spool adjoins the first end portion. The first fluid receptacle is configured to fluidly communicate with the second fluid port and with the third fluid port when the spool adjoins the second end portion. A second fluid receptacle is configured to receive fluid pressure from the fourth fluid port. 1. A valve arrangement comprising:a valve body, the valve body comprising an axis, a first end portion, and a second end portion;a regulation valve located at the first end portion of the valve body;a solenoid valve located at the second end portion of the valve body;a first fluid port in the valve body;a second fluid port in the valve body;a third fluid port located in the valve body;a spool located inside the valve body between the regulation valve and the solenoid valve; andan undercut in an exterior surface of the spool forming an opening between the spool and the valve body,wherein the spool moves axially along the axis of the valve body;wherein the spool comprises a first end and a second end;wherein the spool moves between a first position and a second position;wherein the first end of the spool is located between the regulation valve and the solenoid valve along the axis;wherein the second end of the spool is located between the first end of the spool and the solenoid valve along the axis;wherein the first end of the spool in the second position is nearer the regulation ...

MODULAR FLUID MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WITH ANTI-ROTATION ELEMENTS

A fluid manifold assembly for a valve bank is provided, in which the manifold assembly includes a plurality of modular fluid manifolds that are operatively coupled together, and each modular manifold includes one or more anti-rotation elements that cooperate with each other to minimize rotation of the modular manifolds relative to each other, such as during assembly. The anti-rotation elements may include anti-rotation protrusion(s) that extend outwardly from a mating face of a first modular manifold body, and anti-rotation recess(es) that extend inwardly from a corresponding mating face of a second modular manifold body, in which the anti-rotation protrusion(s) of the first body are configured to be received by the anti-rotation recess(es) of the second body. The anti-rotation elements may be configured to interface with each other with particular tolerances that facilitate ease of assembly of the fluid manifold assembly, while minimizing tolerance stack-up. 1. A fluid manifold assembly for a valve bank , the manifold assembly comprising:a first modular fluid manifold having a first manifold body, the first manifold body having a first mating face, and an anti-rotation protrusion extending outwardly from the first mating face;a second modular fluid manifold having a second manifold body, the second manifold body having a second mating face, and an anti-rotation recess extending inwardly from the second mating face;wherein the first manifold body is operatively coupled to the second manifold body such that the first mating face is adjacent to the second mating face, and such that the anti-rotation protrusion of the first manifold body is received by the anti-rotation recess of the second manifold body; andwherein the anti-rotation protrusion and the anti-rotation recess are configured to cooperate with each other to minimize rotation of the first manifold body relative to the second manifold body.2. The fluid manifold assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein the first ...

Fluid Delivery System

A fluid delivery system may include a substrate block having an upper surface; a first substrate port in the upper surface; a second substrate port in the upper surface; a substrate fluid passageway extending between the first substrate port and the second substrate port; a substrate ring defining the second substrate port; and a substrate seal channel formed in the upper surface and surrounding the substrate ring. An outer surface of the substrate ring may form an inner surface of the substrate seal channel. An active component may be selected from a flow controller, a pressure transducer, a flow measurement sensor, a pressure regulator, a valve, and a flow meter. The active component may comprise a lower surface; a first component port in the lower surface; a component fluid passageway; a component ring; and a component seal channel formed in the lower surface and surrounding the component ring. 1. A fluid delivery system comprising: an upper surface;', 'a first substrate port in the upper surface;', 'a second substrate port in the upper surface;', 'a substrate fluid passageway extending between the first substrate port and the second substrate port;', 'a substrate ring defining the second substrate port; and', 'a substrate seal channel formed in the upper surface and surrounding the substrate ring, an outer surface of the substrate ring forming an inner surface of the substrate seal channel;, 'a substrate block comprising a lower surface;', 'a first component port in the lower surface;', 'a component fluid passageway extending from the first component port;', 'a component ring defining the first component port; and', 'a component seal channel formed in the lower surface and surrounding the component ring, an outer surface of the component ring forming an inner surface of the component seal channel;, 'an active component selected from the group consisting of a flow controller, a pressure transducer, a flow measurement sensor, a pressure regulator, a valve, and a ...

SOLENOID VALVE SYSTEM WITH MODULAR BASES

A solenoid valve system is described which has a solenoid valve and a base operatively connected to the solenoid valve. Each solenoid valve has a compressed air supply conduit, a compressed air delivery conduit, air discharge conduit, air distribution box, configured so as to selectively put in fluid connection the conduits of the solenoid valve, and an electropilot, configured for activating the air distribution box. Each base has a plurality of housings each able to receive a single solenoid valve. Each housing is internally provided with air passage conduits that are put in fluid connection with the conduits of the solenoid valve fixed on the housing. Each base is selected from a group consisting of a base with three housings and a base with four housings. 2. The solenoid valve system according to claim 1 , wherein said bases are connectable to one another by in a modular way with one or more tie rods.3. The solenoid valve system according to claim 2 , wherein each tie rod is fixable claim 2 , at a first end thereof claim 2 , to a first head element and claim 2 , at a second end thereof claim 2 , to a second head element opposite said first head element claim 2 , said first head element on the one side and said second head element on the other side being designed for enclosing and holding together claim 2 , by means of the tie rods claim 2 , one or more bases with three housings and/or one or more bases with four housings.4. The solenoid valve system according to claim 3 , wherein the first head element is constituted by an input module that operates as an interface with a hydraulic or pneumatic circuit in which the solenoid valve system is inserted claim 3 , said input module comprising electronic circuits and electrical connection interfaces.5. The solenoid valve system according to claim 3 , each tie rod is provided with a fastening screw that attaches to the respective head element.6. The solenoid valve system according to claim 2 , wherein it comprises a ...

Valve with a rotated solenoid

A valve that has the solenoids aligned at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the valve operator is disclosed. By aligning the solenoid at 90 degrees the fluid passageways in the valve operator are simplified and the operator body is easier to mold.

PLUMBING COMPONENT

A plumbing component includes a cold water inlet; a hot water inlet; an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water, or a mixture thereof; a flow shut-off mechanism for restricting the flow of water out of the outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of cold water; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of hot water. Each of the flow control valves comprises a valve member and an associated valve seat, each valve member arranged to engage with the associated valve seat to control the flow of water through the flow control valves to the water outlet. One or both of the valve members includes a graduated flow control bead arranged to seal against the associated valve seat to provide a graduated flow transition between a maximum flow state and a minimum flow state of the, or each, control valve. 1. A plumbing component comprising:a water inlet configured to receive a supply of water;an outlet configured to output water received from the water inlet; anda flow control valve configured to control a flow of water from the water inlet to the outlet;wherein the flow control valve comprises a valve member and valve seat, wherein the valve member is movable with respect to the valve seat to control the flow of water through the flow control valve to the outlet.2. The plumbing component of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet comprises a cold water inlet configured to receive a supply of cold water and a hot water inlet configured to receive a supply of hot water.3. The plumbing component of claim 2 , wherein the flow control valve comprises:a first flow control valve configured to control the flow of cold water from the cold water inlet to the outlet; anda second flow control valve configured to control the flow of hot water from the hot water inlet to the outlet.4. The plumbing component of claim 1 , wherein the valve member comprises a graduated flow control bead selectively sealing against the valve seat to provide a graduated flow ...

Hybrid Faucet Assembly

A hybrid faucet assembly configured to operate in a touchless, hands-free automatic mode and a manual mode comprises a faucet body; a faucet spout; a first manual flow control valve connected to a cold water source; a second manual flow control valve connected to a hot water source; an electromechanical valve connected to a cold water source or to both a cold water source and a hot water source; a flow director; a controller; and an activator device. The hybrid faucet assembly may comprise an override mechanism to disable an automatic mode during operation of a manual mode. 1. A faucet assembly comprisinga faucet body;a faucet spout;a first manual flow control valve;a second manual flow control valve;an electromechanical valve;a flow director;a controller; andan activator device,whereinthe first manual flow control valve is configured to be fluidly connected to a cold water source and the flow director, and to deliver cold water to the faucet spout,the second flow control valve is configured to be fluidly connected to a hot water source and the flow director, and to deliver hot water to the faucet spout,the electromechanical valve is configured to be fluidly connected to a cold water source and the flow director,the electromechanical valve, the controller, and the activator device are configured to be in electrical communication, andthe controller is configured to receive a signal from the activator device indicating it has been activated, and to send a signal to the electromechanical valve to open to deliver cold water to the faucet spout, andwherein the faucet assembly is configured to be independently operated in a manual mode via operation the first and/or second manual flow control valves, and to be independently operated in an automatic mode via operation of the electromechanical valve.2. The faucet assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the faucet assembly is configured such that the automatic mode is disabled upon operation of the first and/or second manual ...

FLOW CONTROL VALVE APPARATUS

A flow control valve apparatus includes: a housing including two pump ports, two tank ports, a first supply/discharge port, a second supply/discharge port, and a spool hole; a first spool configured to switch a connection status among one of the pump ports, one of the tank ports, and the first supply/discharge port depending on a position of the first spool; a first actuator configured to move the first spool to each of a first supply position and a first discharge position; a second spool configured to switch a connection status among the other pump port, the other tank port, and the second supply/discharge port depending on a position of the second spool; and a second actuator configured to move the second spool to each of a second supply position and a second discharge position. The first spool and second spool are inserted in the spool hole so as to reciprocate. 1. A flow control valve apparatus comprising:a housing including a first pump port, a second pump port, a first tank port, a second tank port, a first supply/discharge port, a second supply/discharge port, and a spool hole at which all of these ports are open;a first spool configured to switch a connection status among the first pump port, the first tank port, and the first supply/discharge port depending on a position of the first spool;a first actuator configured to move the first spool to each of a first supply position where the first pump port and the first supply/discharge port are connected to each other and a first discharge position where the first tank port and the first supply/discharge port are connected to each other;a second spool configured to switch a connection status among the second pump port, the second tank port, and the second supply/discharge port depending on a position of the second spool; anda second actuator configured to move the second spool to each of a second supply position where the second pump port and the second supply/discharge port are connected to each other and a ...