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20080203340 | CLOSED END VARIABLE BLEED ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING - A three-port actuation valve, comprising: a valve housing portion having a supply port opening, a control port opening and an exhaust port opening each in selective fluid communication with a central opening of the valve housing portion; a housing disk having a stem portion and a disk portion, the stem portion being inserted into the central opening of the valve housing portion, the stem portion having an exhaust valve opening aligned with the supply port opening and an opening that aligns with the exhaust port opening; a poppet for selectively closing the exhaust valve opening, the poppet being slideably received within a central opening of the stem portion for movement between a first position and a second position; and at least one channel disposed in a surface of the disk portion, the at least one channel providing fluid communication between a periphery of the disk portion and a central opening of the stem portion. | 08-28-2008 |
20080224077 | Magnetically Actuable Valve - The magnetically actuable valve has an interior space which is surrounded by a magnetizable wall and in which a valve body can move, closing a valve opening in the closed position. The magnetic circuit includes at least one intermediate piece made from nonmagnetic material, while the wall and the valve seat consist of magnetizable material. As a result of the valve body being arranged eccentrically or as a result of the intermediate pieces being arranged asymmetrically, the magnetic flux density is increased on one side, so that the valve body moves onwards towards this side from the valve opening. | 09-18-2008 |
20080237516 | Sensing Device - An electronically controlled valve ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080237517 | Method and system for controlling a valve device - A system and method are disclosed for controlling the positioning of a movable member of a valve device by an electric actuator. A model is used to generate estimates for the position and velocity of the movable valve member that result from an actuator control signal being applied to drive the electric actuator. The actuator control signal comprises a feedback control signal combined with a feedforward control signal. The feedback control signal is generated based upon a difference between the estimated and actual positions of the movable valve member, while the feedforward control signal is generated based upon the desired position, the estimated position, and the estimated velocity. The feedforward signal is adjusted to cause the estimated velocity to approximately follow a defined maximum deceleration velocity trajectory as the estimated position of the movable valve member moves to the desired position. An exemplary embodiment is presented where the principles of the invention are applied to the control of an electronic throttle valve. | 10-02-2008 |
20080245984 | MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL VALVES AND PUMPS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SAME - Micro-valves and micro-pumps and methods of fabricating micro-valves and micro-pumps. The micro-valves and micro-pumps include electrically conductive diaphragms fabricated from electrically conductive nano-fibers. Fluid flow through the micro-valves and pumping action of the micro-pumps is accomplished by applying electrostatic forces to the electrically conductive diaphragms. | 10-09-2008 |
20080265191 | Electronically activated access valve - An electrically activated access valve arrangement having a male connector, a female connector, and a valve. In certain embodiments, the male connector includes a conductive element, and the female connector includes contacts. Insertion of the male into the female connector completes a circuit and sends an electrical signal to the valve. This transitions the valve from the normally closed position to the opened position. In certain embodiments, the male connector has a connection port that connects to a connection port of the female connector. A pump, such as an infusion pump, sends an electrical signal through the connection ports, which causes the valve to transition from the normally closed position to the opened position. The electrically activatable valve of the connectors is prevented from opening if mated with conventional male and female luers. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265192 | High Pressure Isolation Valve System - An isolation valve system includes a main body ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080277608 | Method for operation of an actuating drive - An exemplary method is disclosed for operation of an actuating drive for control of an actuating element, which has an associated position detection device for detection of an actual position of the actuating element, which detection device is operatively connected to a regulator unit for comparison of the actual position with a predeterminable set position and for production of an actuating signal for driving the actuating drive, with the position detection device having a stationary optical scanning device whose optical axis is directed at an endless pattern which can be scanned optically and has associated numerical equivalents. The method includes: while setting up the actuating drive, moving the actuating element to a first limit position, and associating an instantaneous pattern at a focus of a scanning device with an actual position of the first limit position; moving the actuating element to a second limit position, and associating the instantaneous pattern at the focus of the scanning device with an actual position of the second limit position; and comparing numerical equivalents of the instantaneous patterns identified at the first and second limit positions with one another | 11-13-2008 |
20080302986 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INJECTING ADDITIVES AND FOR SAFELY CALIBRATING ACCURACY OF A FLOW METER IN A CLOSED SYSTEM - The present invention relates in general to a method and apparatus for blending several chemicals or fluids together. This invention also relates in general to a method and apparatus for safely calibrating a flow meter used for addition of liquid chemicals into other liquid chemicals in a closed system to minimize the environmental and occupational risks that may be associated with the added chemicals. In a preferred embodiment, a fluid injection system is provided with an in-line calibration device to permit calibration of the flow meter without introducing the fluid to the environment. In another embodiment, a preferred in-line calibration device is described that can be used to calibrate existing fluid additive injection systems. A method is disclosed for accurately and safely metering in additives to a desired location by employing a closed loop injection/calibration system. | 12-11-2008 |
20080308756 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - A circular cap is slidably fitted upon an outer periphery of a tip end portion of a movable core. The movable core is biased in a direction to separate from a fixed core by means of a return spring via the cap. A tip end of a pushrod extending from a holding member for holding a valve element is allowed to be in contact with a tip end of the cap. A biasing force of the return spring is applied from the cap to the valve element via the pushrod when the movable core is separated from the fixed core by means of the return spring by demagnetization of an exciting coil, and the valve element is allowed to be in contact with a valve seat. | 12-18-2008 |
20090014672 | Method and device for controlling a hydraulic actuator - A method, device, and control unit for controlling an actuator in open loop, particularly for a valve, preferably for a gas-exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, having at least one control valve for opening the valve and one control valve for closing the valve, each of the control valves being capable of being driven by at least one drive pulse whose duration determines a position on the positioning travel of the valve. The valve is opened/closed in one lift and/or a plurality of partial lifts and at least one drive pulse is assigned to each lift and/or each partial lift, and the valve is assigned at least one transducer which generates a signal that discloses values of a discrete positioning travel of the valve and of an assigned time and/or of a discrete instant and of an assigned positioning travel. The method for controlling the actuator includes: | 01-15-2009 |
20090014673 | IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE - An idle air control valve includes a sleeve that defines an internal space and an electrical connector including terminals attached to the sleeve. The connector is joined to the sleeve to enclose the actuator. | 01-15-2009 |
20090032750 | Control valve for variable capacity compressors - A control valve for a variable capacity compressor, which makes it possible to increase the full open flow rate so as to make it applicable to even a compressor of large capacity without inviting any substantial increase in size and weight, and to minimize the quantity of leakage of cooling medium from the valve chamber into the suction pressure cooling medium-introducing chamber to thereby make it possible to enhance the accuracy of control and to suppress the occurrence of operational failure including the clogging due to foreign substances, the locking of valve rod, etc. The valve rod is provided, at a lower portion thereof, with a lower valve body portion ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090057585 | Device for Controlling the Supply of a Fuel Gas in Internal Combustion Engines - A device for controlling the supply of fuel gas in internal combustion engines ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090065719 | Electrically controlled pilot operated pressure regulator valve apparatus and method of operation of the same - The apparatus uses an electrical signal controlled valve, for instance, a proportional solenoid controlled valve, controlled by a controller, to control a pilot operated valve for regulating pressure of fluid in a port thereof in connection with a fluid operated system. A pressure sensor in connection with the port is used to monitor the regulated pressure. The regulated pressurized fluid in the port is also used, as required, as a component of the pilot signal. The valves are configured such that when the electrical control signal is absent or the electrically controlled valve is unresponsive thereto, the presence of pressurized fluid at a predetermined supply pressure, will automatically operate the pilot operated valve in cooperation with a biasing element thereof, for delivering pressurized fluid at a minimum or reduced regulated pressure. | 03-12-2009 |
20090065720 | Pressure Regulator for Gaseous Media - A pressure regulator can be used particularly in a CNG-operated motor vehicle as an electronically controlled pressure reducer for maintaining the gas pressure constant on the injection valve used for filling the respective cylinder. The pressure regulator is composed of a control unit ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090084997 | Pendulum vacuum gate valve - A pendulum vacuum gate valve comprised of a housing for enclosing a valve plate assembly having a pair of air pressure actuated floating seal plates disposed on opposite sides of the valve plate assembly which is actuated by a gate arm to reciprocate between open and closed positions and intermediate stop positions for controlling gas flow between intake and exhaust conduits connected to the housing. | 04-02-2009 |
20090090879 | VALVE APPARATUS - A valve apparatus for controlling fluid flow between a fluid passage and a fluid delivery conduit therein includes a valve housing having first and second housing ports spaced therealong, and a driven member driveable toward and away from the first housing port. A closure member having a port is coupled to the driven member and slidable therealong. The driven member and closure member close and open the closure member port during movement of the driven member toward and away from the first port to induce and relieve a pressure differential, exerted on the closure member by fluid entering the housing, acting to slide the closure member along the driven member to close the first housing port. An inductive coil extends about an open end of the housing to receive a coil-equipped end of a probe therein to communicate the probe with monitoring and control systems across the valve. | 04-09-2009 |
20090140184 | Flow Rate Accuracy of a Fluidic Delivery System - Improving the accuracy of the flow rate of a valve in a fluidic delivery device in which a desired flow rate may be achieved by varying the duty cycle of the valve. The flow rate of fluid delivery from the valve over its lifetime is stabilized by minimizing the voltage OPENING time of the valve to account for valve and piezoelectric actuator drift. Also, the valve OPENING time of one or more fluidic parameters that impact on the flow rate delivery by the valve and differ among fluidic delivery devices is compensated to optimize the flow rate accuracy. | 06-04-2009 |
20090140185 | Flow Rate Accuracy of a Fluidic Delivery System - Improving the accuracy of the flow rate of a valve in a fluidic delivery device in which a desired flow rate may be achieved by varying the duty cycle of the valve. The flow rate of fluid delivery from the valve over its lifetime is stabilized by minimizing the voltage OPENING time of the valve to account for valve and piezoelectric actuator drift. Also, the valve OPENING time of one or more fluidic parameters that impact on the flow rate delivery by the valve and differ among fluidic delivery devices is compensated to optimize the flow rate accuracy. | 06-04-2009 |
20090152485 | Solenoid Valve Device - Electric power is supplied to a coil ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090152486 | PRESSURE ADJUSTING VALVE FOR VEHICLE FUEL LINE - A pressure adjusting valve for a vehicle fuel line includes a diaphragm disposed in a housing and dividing the interior of the housing into first and second compartments. A valve plate is provided in the second compartment and attached to the diaphragm. A return unit is provided in the second compartment. An elastic member provides an elastic force to the diaphragm toward the second compartment. An elastic force adjusting unit controls the elastic force of the elastic member. | 06-18-2009 |
20090159822 | NOVEL ELECTROSTATICALLY ADDRESSABLE MICROVALVES - An improved microvalve is described. The microvalve includes a corresponding actuation aperture in an actuation aperture layer. A control fluid flows through the actuation aperture. The flow of the control fluid is controlled by an electric field typically applied via a charge distribution near an actuation aperture layer. In one embodiment, the electric field may adjust the opening and closing of the actuation aperture thereby controlling the flow of the control fluid. In a second embodiment, the control fluid is an electrorheological fluid where the electric field controls the viscosity of the ER fluid thereby controlling fluid flow through the actuation aperture. In both embodiments the flow of the control fluid controls stretching of a flexible membrane formed along the wall of a conduit through which a fluid to be controlled flows. The stretching of the flexible membrane controlling the flow of the main fluid to be controlled. | 06-25-2009 |
20090184274 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR VACUUM VALVE - An electrical contact comprising a contact layer for making a contact with an opposite electrical contact and a high conductive layer in an opposite side of the contact layer, the layers being integrally connected to each other, wherein the contact layer contains Cr, Cu and Te, and the high conductive layer contains copper as a main component, and wherein the high conductive layer is provided with a means for suppressing warp of the contact layer at the time of turning on of the contacts. | 07-23-2009 |
20090189101 | Shut-off valve - A valve body ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090189102 | Valve Assemblies and Parts Therefor - The present invention relates to valve assemblies. In one embodiment of the invention, a temperature-sensitive safety valve assembly comprises a first region which contains a first pressurised fluid, and a second region which contains a second pressurised fluid. The second region comprises a heat-sensitive sealing means. A valve is arranged between the first and second regions. In a first configuration, the pressure of the second pressurised fluid in the second region overcomes the pressure of the first pressurised fluid to actuate the valve to open the first outlet. The heat-sensitive sealing means in the second region is, in a second configuration, arranged to fail at high temperature so as to de-pressurise the second region, thereby actuating the valve to move under the first pressurised fluid in the first region so as to close the first outlet and seal the first region. Other improvements to valve assemblies arc also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194719 | FLUID SUPPLY MONITORING SYSTEM - A fluid supply monitoring system includes a shutoff valve and an indicator. The shutoff valve selectively blocks a fluid flow. The indicator selectively communicates a signal to the shutoff valve to prevent the shutoff valve from blocking the fluid flow. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200499 | LINEAR ACTUATOR, AND VALVE DEVICE AND PUMP DEVICE USING THE SAME - A linear actuator may include a fixed body having a coil wound around in a ring-shaped manner and a movable body. The movable body may include a first movable body side yoke which is disposed on the inner side of the coil and a pair of magnets which is laminated on both sides in an axial direction of the first movable body side yoke such that the same polarities of the magnets face the first movable body side yoke. The movable body may be driven in the axial direction. The linear actuator may be applied to a valve device and a pump device. | 08-13-2009 |
20090206288 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A method, device, and control unit for controlling an actuator in open loop, particularly for a valve, preferably for a gas-exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, having at least one control valve for opening the valve and one control valve for closing the valve, each of the control valves being capable of being driven by at least one drive pulse whose duration determines a position on the positioning travel of the valve. The valve is opened/closed in one lift and/or a plurality of partial lifts and at least one drive pulse is assigned to each lift and/or each partial lift, and the valve is assigned at least one transducer which generates a signal that discloses values of a discrete positioning travel of the valve and of an assigned time and/or of a discrete instant and of an assigned positioning travel. The method for controlling the actuator includes: a. Starting of a drive pulse having a setpoint duration of the drive pulse for opening and/or closing the valve, b. Generating at least one signal, and c. Correcting the setpoint duration of the drive pulse and/or of a following drive pulse assigned to the lift and/or to a partial lift, in accordance with the signal. | 08-20-2009 |
20090230338 | VALVE ACTUATORS - A valve actuator having an electric drive motor with a motor shaft and having an output shaft linked to the motor shaft to drive movement of a valve, the actuator further having a control system arranged to provide a first closed loop control of the actuator output shaft and including a controller coupled to a first position sensor to sense the position of the actuator output shaft, and to a second position sensor to sense the position of the motor shaft and to enable determination of the speed of the motor shaft, the control system being configured to respond to sensed signals from the first and second sensors and adjust the motor speed/position accordingly. | 09-17-2009 |
20090242812 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR VALVE - A liquid distributor valve includes a compartmented base body with a cover and several outlets and one inlet. A rotatable obturator bell is inwardly arranged and has a shaft projecting through the cover and governed by an externally arranged electronic control having an independent assembly adapted to fit onto the base body. The actuation on the shaft of the obturator bell from the gearmotor of the externally arranged electronic control is carried out through a pinion driven by the shaft of the gearmotor and enmeshed with a gear wheel linked to the shaft of the obturator bell. The linking between the gear wheel and the shaft of the obturator bell is accomplished by a tubular body having an external thread matching the thread provided in the inside of the neck forming an extension of the gear wheel. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242813 | Piezoelectric Valve - A piezoelectric valve includes a valve body having a valve chamber and a piezoelectric element that is bent and displaced by application of a voltage thereto and thereby opening and closing a channel opening. The piezoelectric element is a rectangular shape, and both ends thereof in the length direction are fixedly held by the valve body. The piezoelectric element has a first region in a central part and a second region adjacent to both ends thereof. The first region and the second region are bent and displaced oppositely by application of a voltage thereto such that the central part of the piezoelectric element opens and closes the channel opening. | 10-01-2009 |
20090261282 | Remote Control Water Valving System for Shower or Sink - A remote controlled valve for cessation of water flow from an outflow component such as a showerhead or faucet during periods where water flow is not required by the user to provide for water conservation. The device features a remote control having a large contact area for contact with the user's arm or leg or hip to allow for activation without the use of their hands and fingers. The large size also renders the remote control unit easily located by sense of touch and without the user's eyesight to encourage use by users who might otherwise be concerned about reinitiating water flow during shampooing or while using he device on a sink with their hands wet or occupied. | 10-22-2009 |
20090278066 | HYDRAULIC VALVE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING A HYDRAULIC VALVE CONTROL DEVICE - A hydraulic valve control device for a hydraulic valve containing at least one actuator, the hydraulic valve control device comprises a first voltage supply input, an output stage configured to output a drive current for driving the actuator, wherein the output stage has a second voltage supply input, a first switch disposed between the first voltage supply input and the second voltage supply input, an enable input configured to switch the output stage between an on position and an off position, a switch-off device configured to open the first switch when the output stage is in the off position, and a checking circuit configured to check a function of the first switch when the output stage is in the on position. | 11-12-2009 |
20090283706 | DAMPING VALVE FOR A HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER - A flow-control valve has a housing, a guide fixed in the housing and having a tubular end and formed with a radially throughgoing heart-shaped valve opening, and a slide axially shiftable in the housing and having a shaft and a sleeve extending axially from the shaft and snugly surrounding and slidable on the guide-body end. The slide is axially shiftable between positions with the sleeve completely blocking, partially blocking, and completely unblocking the valve opening. An electromagnetic linear actuator in the housing can axially shift the slide. A support ring fixed to the actuator and to the guide forms with the guide-body end an annular chamber into which the valve opening opens and is formed with a radially throughgoing port opening into the chamber and radially aligned with the valve opening. | 11-19-2009 |
20090302248 | ACTUATOR DEVICE - An actuator device ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090309051 | ELECTROPNEUMATIC VALVE - The invention relates to an electropneumatic valve for driving a pneumatic actuator drive to activate fittings in automation systems. The valve has at least one electropneumatic transducer and a pneumatic booster, which has at least one 3/3 way valve with a blocking center position for optionally connecting a connecting duct, which can be connected to the actuator drive, to at least one of an air inflow duct and an air outflow duct. The electropneumatic transducer can be configured to activate the duct(s) in accordance with an electrical actuation signal. The pneumatic booster can include at least one sensor for sensing the position of the 3/3 way valve with a locking center position, and outputting a signal indicating the sensed position as feedback to the electrical actuation signal. | 12-17-2009 |
20090321668 | Distributed stiffness biasing spring for actuator system and fuel injector using same - A fuel injector includes a fuel injector body defining a fuel inlet and at least one fuel outlet, a valve having a first valve state and a second valve state and an actuator for the valve. The fuel injector includes a biasing spring including a cylindrical rolled sheet having a first spring end, a second spring end and defining a longitudinal center axis. The cylindrical rolled sheet is configured to change in length to bias the actuator toward the first actuator position and includes a helical seam located between the first spring end and a second spring end which has a shape adapted to reduce non-uniformity in a spring constant via distributing stiffness about the longitudinal center axis. | 12-31-2009 |
20100001214 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL INJECTION VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In an electromagnetic fuel injection valve in which: a suction tubular part projecting toward an inside of a nonmagnetic cylindrical body is provided to a front end portion of a stationary core; and a front end of the suction tubular part and a rear end of a movable core are opposed to each other in the inside of the nonmagnetic cylindrical body, an annular gap allowing influx of pressure fluid used for a check of liquid-tightness between the nonmagnetic cylindrical body and the stationary core is provided between an outer peripheral surface of the suction tubular part and an inner peripheral surface of the nonmagnetic cylindrical body. Accordingly, it enables a quick and efficient judgment to be made on a check on liquid-tightness of a welded part by applying fluid pressure to the inside of the valve housing after the valve housing of the electromagnetic fuel injection valve is produced. | 01-07-2010 |
20100001215 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL INJECTION VALVE - In an electromagnetic fuel injection valve, a valve housing includes: a cylinder-shaped valve seat member having a valve seat in its front end portion; a magnetic cylindrical body coaxially connected to a rear end portion of the valve seat member; a nonmagnetic cylindrical body coaxially and liquid-tightly welded to a rear end of the magnetic cylindrical body; and a hollow cylindrical stationary core coaxially and liquid-tightly welded to a rear end of the nonmagnetic cylindrical body. A valve assembly is housed in the valve housing and includes: a valve body capable of being seated on the valve seat; and a movable core connected to a rear end of the valve body and opposed to a front end of the stationary core. The valve body and the valve seat member are respectively made of different martensitic stainless steels so that a hardness of the valve body is higher than that of the valve seat member. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an electromagnetic fuel injection valve for alcohol fuel which is capable of preventing the adhesive wear from occurring in the seat portion while a valve body and a valve seat member made of martensitic stainless steel are used. | 01-07-2010 |
20100012869 | Dispensing arrangement for a water-dispensing appliance and water-dispensing appliance with a dispensing arrangement - The invention relates to a dispensing arrangement for a water-dispensing appliance which is designed in particular for dispensing drinking water, having a valve device which has a valve body that can be positioned with sealing action against a valve seat, and having a dispensing body which has a first inlet and a second inlet, flow-connected to the first inlet, for the connection of water-feed lines and also has an outlet which is intended for dispensing water and is in flow connection with the first inlet and the second inlet. The flow connection between the two inlets and the outlet takes place via a channel portion which carries at an end the valve seat for the valve body, the valve seat forming a flow-deflecting element in order to change the flow direction of the water flowing from the first inlet and/or from the second inlet to the water outlet by at least 90°. The invention also relates to a water-dispensing appliance with a dispensing arrangement of this kind. | 01-21-2010 |
20100032597 | Electrohydraulic Control System for the Actuation of an Actuator in a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to an electrohydraulic control system ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100032598 | Pressure control batterfly valve - A pressure control butterfly valve includes a valve disc rotatable in a vertical direction relative to a flow passage in a body, a seat ring reciprocating in a direction of the flow passage to allow a valve seat seal part to abut on and separate from the valve disc and a valve opening/closing mechanism provided with an airflow path to which air is supplied in a direction of separating the seat ring from the valve disc and with a spring for biasing the seat ring toward the valve disc. The valve opening/closing mechanism is for nonslidably rotating the valve disc from which the seat ring has been separated by supply of air to the airflow path and for allowing the seat ring to abut on and separate from the valve disc by means of the supply of air to the airflow path and the biasing force of the spring when the valve disc has been rotated to a valve-closed state, thereby controlling pressure in the flow passage. | 02-11-2010 |
20100065763 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VALVE, AND VALVE PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - A valve has a valve body provided on its inner peripheral surface with a seat ring, a stem arranged to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of a flow passage defined in the valve body, and a valve element rotatably supported through a bush attached to the stem, and opens or closes the flow passage by pressing or separating the valve element against or from the seat ring in the valve body in accordance with the rotation of the valve element. The valve body is molded after the valve element, the seat ring, the stem, and the bush are placed in predetermined positions in a mold. | 03-18-2010 |
20100084589 | SLIDE VALVE FOR HYDRAULIC CONTROL IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A slide valve is used for controlling the hydraulic system in a motor vehicle automatic transmission. It includes a housing, a valve slide that is guided in the housing, which has a plurality of adjacent sections having different diameters. Furthermore, an electromagnetic operating device is provided, which is able to impinge upon the valve slide at least in a first effective direction. An impingement device impinges upon the valve slide counter to the first effective direction. It is provided that the housing has a plurality of axially set-apart passages, and that the type of functioning of the slide valve depends on the configuration of the hydraulic connections of the passages, in one configuration of the hydraulic connections, the slide valve having the functioning of a pressure control valve and/or in one configuration of the hydraulic connections, the slide valve having the functioning of a pressure reducing valve and/or in one configuration of the hydraulic connections, the slide valve having the functioning of a differential pressure valve. | 04-08-2010 |
20100090140 | Control utilizing non-contact switching for control and current sensing technology for operating a valve - The present invention provides a control device featuring a control module featuring one or more modules configured to provide a first control signal for controlling a first device in order to open or close a second device; and also configured to respond to a change in a parameter sensed in relation to controlling the first device, and to provide a second control signal for controlling the first device based at least partly on the change in the parameter in relation to time. The first device may be a motor; the second device is a valve; and the parameter may be current. In operation, the first control signal is for turning on the motor in order to open or close the valve, and the second control signal is for turning off the motor in order to open or close the valve. | 04-15-2010 |
20100096573 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - The present invention relates to a flow control valve that controls the flow rate of heated water that is supplied from a boiler, in a pipe line through which the heated water flows. It is an object of the invention to provide a flow control valve that can normally/reversely turn and control the flow rate using two low price one-way motors and stop power for one motor when the other motor is rotated by applying a simple clutch structure to a gear assembly connected with two one-way motors. A flow control valve according to an embodiment of the invention includes: a motor assembly including a first motor that has a power transmission shaft and rotates in one direction and a second motor that has a power transmission shaft and rotates in the opposite direction of the first motor; a gear assembly including a first planetary gear that transmits power to the first motor, a second planetary gear that transmits power to the second motor, and a sun gear that is disposed between the first planetary gear and the second planetary gear and engaged with the first and second planetary gears, and having a clutch structure between the first planetary gear and the first motor, and the second planetary gear and the second motor to transmit or stop power; and a valve actuator including a shaft that reciprocates up/down by rotation of the sun gear and a valve unit that is fitted on the lower portion of the shaft and opens/closes the valve. | 04-22-2010 |
20100102258 | FLUID CUTOFF DEVICE AND GAS METER WITH THE FLUID CUTOFF DEVICE - By removably disposing a fluid cutoff device in a gas piping, a gas cutoff management function for remote cutting-off/return, etc., can be added to an existing flow measuring unit, and a communicating portion can make bidirectional communications, so that by transmitting an acceptance state of a remote operation from the external device to the external device, higher reliability and safety can be realized, and by detecting use with the fluid cutoff device removed, safety can be further improved while unauthorized use is prevented. | 04-29-2010 |
20100102259 | Tubular valve device - The presented valve ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100108922 | MULTI-STABLE ACTUATION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Actuator apparatus having a multi-stable element actuated by memory alloy actuating elements. In one embodiment, the multi-stable actuator comprises a bistable (two-state) diaphragm element adapted to alternate between two stable configurations via forces exerted on the diaphragm by more than one memory alloy filaments in response to thermal activation. In another embodiment, the bistable diaphragm of the multi-stable actuator transitions from a first to a second stable configuration via forces exerted by a single filament in response to direct or indirect thermal activation. A portion of the assembly is displaced when the assembly is in the second configuration. The bistable diaphragm transitions back to the first stable configuration via application of mechanical force on a portion of the assembly which was displaced. Methods for making and using the bistable actuator apparatus are also disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108923 | ELECTROPNEUMATIC TRANSDUCER WITH A PNEUMATIC PRESSURE-REGULATING VALVE - An electropneumatic transducer is disclosed having a pneumatic pressure-regulating valve for regulating a control pressure in a pressure chamber by a regulator diaphragm, which rests on (e.g., against a counter-bearing). The counter-bearing can include at least one pressure disk, a regulator spring and an adjusting screw, the regulator diaphragm being held in force equilibrium by the regulator spring and the control pressure. The regulator diaphragm can be coupled to a control valve such that the control valve opens or closes as a function of actual control pressure. The counter-bearing can include an electrically drivable actuator. | 05-06-2010 |
20100117014 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE FOR A GAS CONTROL VALVE - An electrical connection device for a gas control valve. In one embodiment the device has a first electrical insulation member with an aperture extending between top and bottom surfaces and a second electrical insulation member having a top face and a bottom face and situated in the aperture of the first electrical insulation member so that the top face resides in the aperture and the bottom face resides outside the aperture. A joint member connects the first and second electrical insulation members. The device also includes first and second electrical terminals that are electrically insulated from one another and wherein each extends from the second electrical insulation member through the joint member to a location outside the first electrical insulation member. The first electrical terminal has a first inner terminal situated on the first face of the second electrical insulation member, a first outer terminal that projects out radially from the first insulation member, and a first intermediate segment that extends between the first inner terminal and the first outer terminal. The second electrical terminal has a second inner terminal situated on the second face of the second electrical insulation member, a second outer terminal that projects out radially from the first insulation member, and a second intermediate segment that extends between the second inner terminal and the second outer terminal. | 05-13-2010 |
20100123092 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE - A fluid control valve comprises a ferromagnetic material portion that is formed on the spool so as to extend in the axial direction of the spool, permanent magnets that are arranged opposite each other having the middle portion therebetween in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the spool, form between themselves oppositely oriented magnetic fields aligned in the axial direction, and which are formed to be longer than the middle portion in the axial direction of the spool, and a coil that is arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the spool with respect to the permanent magnets and generates a magnetic field that penetrates the opposing permanent magnets due to the conduction of electricity. | 05-20-2010 |
20100133454 | COUPLING - A fail-safe electromagnetic linkage has a support device for a valve head, and an actuator component actuable by an actuator. The support device is coupled to the actuator component whilst power is supplied to the electromagnet and decoupled from the actuator component whilst power is not supplied to the electromagnet. The assembly further comprises a return mechanism configured to drive the support device relative to the actuator component if power is not supplied to the electromagnet. | 06-03-2010 |
20100140518 | Valves Controlling Flow - Valves controlling flow of gas or liquid, where compressible material is trapped within a rigid housing to provide a leak-proof seal surrounding an longitudinally movable rigid shaft. Where the shaft has a hollow channel and perpendicular ports to the outer surface, it allows for on and off control and is called a hollow shaft valve. If the shaft has diametric reductions on its outer surface, the valve allows for variable control. Creating a series of hollow shaft valves and variable shaft valves on a single shaft allows multiple functions through a single seal to create a serial shaft valve. The technology also allows for the precise and indexed variable control of fluid flow through a variable shaft valve by having a bayonet style system to precisely actuate orifice size rather than a rotary handle. This arrangement has application in a wide variety of situations including chlorination valves. In the case of automobiles, the valve used to vent fuel in the case of an accident can be triggered by mechanical means, such as an airbag deployment sensor system. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148100 | MEDIA ISOLATED PIEZO VALVE - A piezo valve having a rocker valve member and a diaphragm which isolates the fluid ports of the valve from the piezo actuation member. The piezo actuation member is adjustably positioned within the valve to optimize the stroke of the rocker and the preload of the rocker against at least one port of the valve. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148101 | PARALLEL TYPE VALVE ASSEMBLY - Two connected valve units each formed by serially connecting plural electromagnetic valves in a direct abutment state are disposed in parallel between two end blocks. The two end blocks are tightened with plural connecting bolts disposed therebetween so as to directly clamp and fix the two connected valve units from both sides in the serial connection direction of the electromagnetic valves. One of the end blocks is provided with a power supply connector, and the other is provided with an air inlet port and a discharge port. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148102 | VALVES BASED ON REVERSIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC ROTARY MOTOR - A piezoelectric valve is provided that includes a valve body includes a plug and a drive body coupled to the valve body and operable to cause the rotatable plug to rotate about a rotational axis. The drive body includes a shaft disposed along the axis, the shaft statically coupled to the plug and rotatably coupled to the drive body. The drive body also includes a rotor assembly disposed about the axis and rotatably coupled to the drive body. The drive body further includes a first piezoelectric actuator disposed about the axis and statically coupled to the drive body, the first piezoelectric actuator configured to frictionally engage an inner surface of the rotor assembly. The drive body additionally includes a second piezoelectric actuator disposed about the axis and statically coupled to the shaft, the second piezoelectric actuator configured to frictionally engage the inner surface of the rotor assembly. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155634 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND PROGNOSTICS FOR AIRCRAFT PNEUMATIC CONTROL VALVES - A method estimates the health state of an aircraft pneumatic control valve through indirect measurements of available sensors. Measurements from identical valves operating under the same condition are compared. Residues are translated into estimates of individual valve degradation state. Historical degradation states can be used to predict expected time to failure. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155635 | Systems & Methods For Monitoring And Controlling Water Consumption - Systems that utilize a power grid to monitor and control fluid flow within a water system are presented. The system can have first and second docking stations configured to process signals produced by respective first and second sensors. The docking stations are preferably user-pluggable into a power grid such that the docking stations can communicate with other docking stations, sensors, or a remote monitor. Methods of refitting an existing water system to monitor and control water consumption are also presented. Sections of the existing system can be replaced with new sections that include at least one valve and sensor to monitor and control fluid flow through that section. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163767 | Valve - A valve having at least one first valve chamber ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100181510 | SELECTOR VALVE DEVICE - On a valve body of a selector valve mounted on a base member, a bolt insertion hole extending crossing a valve hole within a width of the valve body is formed, a mounting bolt is inserted into the bolt insertion hole so as to cross the valve hole and the valve member, and a distal end of the mounting bolt is screwed into a screw hole of the base member so as to fix the selector valve to the base member, while on the valve member, in order to avoid contact between the valve member and the mounting bolt, a hole-shaped or recess-shaped escape portion extending longer in an operating direction of the valve member is formed, and the mounting bolt is inserted through the escape portion. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187455 | GAS VALVE WITH HIGH SPEED OPENING AND HIGH SPEED GAS FLOW CAPABILITY - A high speed gas valve apparatus including a reservoir for holding a gas having a charge port for filling the reservoir with the gas and an outlet for releasing the gas from the reservoir, a rod slidingly housed in the valve apparatus, the rod including a sealing means operatively arranged to engage with the outlet of the valve chamber for sealing the reservoir when the valve is in a closed position, a pneumatic actuator, wherein a piston of the pneumatic actuator is coupled to the rod, an electro-magnetic actuator coupled to the rod, and wherein the gas is released from the reservoir via the outlet when the apparatus is in an open position, and the valve transitions from the closed position to the open position by activating the pneumatic and electro-magnetic actuators to move the rod away from the outlet. | 07-29-2010 |
20100193719 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - A device and a method for controlling an electromagnetic valve. A valve needle of an electromagnetic valve takes up a first position if no current is applied to it and a second position if a current is applied to it. During the transition from the second position to the first position of the valve needle, an after-current application takes place beginning at a specifiable point in time and for a specific period of time. | 08-05-2010 |
20100200788 | Method and System for a Magnetic Actuator - The system contains a top permanent magnet and a bottom permanent magnet. The bottom magnet is axially aligned with the top magnet. The top magnet and the bottom magnet have substantially opposing magnetization. A top coil is positioned substantially enclosing the top magnet. A bottom coil is positioned substantially enclosing the bottom magnet. A ferromagnetic spacer is positioned between the top magnet and the bottom magnet. A slug is slidably positioned within the top coil and bottom coil. The slug has an opening formed therein. The slug opening is sized and positioned to slidably receive at least one of the top magnet, the bottom magnet, and the ferromagnetic spacer. An actuating member is integral with the slug. | 08-12-2010 |
20100213397 | HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE FOR VEHICLE LEVELING SYSTEM - A height control valve for a suspension leveling system includes a control unit and a valve assembly. The control unit can include a servo powered by a servo current, the servo being coupled to the valve assembly with a linkage. The control unit also can include a controller in communication with the servo and adapted to sense a change in the servo current when the linkage fully engages the valve assembly to reconfigure the valve assembly to a desired supply, exhaust and/or closed position. Based on the change in servo current, the controller can determine a selected distance to move or reconfigure the valve assembly, with distance being independent of any wear or tolerance in the linkage or elsewhere. The control unit can also include an actuator, the movement of which is sensed by a non-contact sensor that is in communication with the controller. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213398 | Sanitary fiting with insulated outflow pipe - The sanitary fitting has an outflow pipe and a mounting base. The outflow pipe is arranged galvanically isolated from the mounting base and serves as the electrode of a sensor device. The sensor device detects whether an object, for example a hand, is present in a sensor zone or not and thereupon generates a presence or an absence signal. An electronic control system controls, in accordance with the presence or absence signal, a valve device, which controls a water flow. The electronic control system can also actuate light sources which illuminate the mounting base and the nozzle region. | 08-26-2010 |
20100243931 | LINEAR MOTOR VALVE - A valve having a valve body having spaced inlet and outlet ports separated by an intermediate valve seat in open communication with the inlet and outlet ports includes a piston and a valve member being adapted to sealingly mate with the valve seat. A biasing member is positioned to bias the valve member toward the valve seat. A linear motor assembly attached to the valve body, the linear motor having a plurality of stator discs, a plurality of stator coils, a plurality of teeth defining a cylindrical opening, and a slider positioned within the cylindrical opening. The slider has a plurality of teeth defining a generally cylindrical outer periphery of the slider and is movable in response to magnetic flux generated by electrical current passing through one or more of the stator coils. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252758 | Staging Valve Arrangement and Valve for Use Therein - A staging valve arrangement is described that comprises an arrangement of electrically driven staging valves that are located, in use, in the high temperature core zone of an engine. Each staging valve may comprise a housing having an inlet, a pilot flow outlet and a mains flow outlet, a valve member movable between a closed position in which the mains flow outlet is closed and an open position in which the mains flow outlet is open, a motor operable to drive the valve member for movement, and a cooling arrangement. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258753 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - An electromagnetic valve includes a valve body, a valve element, a movable iron core, a guide tube, a coil, a yoke, and a fixed iron core. The valve body includes a fluid flow path. The valve element is movable and seated on a valve seat provided in the fluid flow path of the valve body. The movable iron core moves the valve element with respect to the valve seat. The guide tube is cylindrical and movably supports the movable iron core. The coil is mounted on an outer periphery of the guide tube. The yoke covers an outside of the coil and forms a magnetic circuit. The fixed iron core is provided facing the movable iron core and attracts the movable iron core by energization of the coil. The valve body is coupled to the guide tube on one opening end side of the guide tube, and the fixed iron core is provided on an other end side of the guide tube with a clearance spaced from an inside of the guide tube. One end of the yoke is coupled to the fixed iron core, and the valve body is coupled to an other end of the yoke. | 10-14-2010 |
20100288950 | ELECTROHYDRAULIC CONTROL MODULE - Disclosed is an electrohydraulic control module capable of being reduced in the number of components. A control valve | 11-18-2010 |
20100288951 | Shut-Down Arrangement - A shut-down arrangement comprises a shut-off actuation device operable under the control of a control unit, a switch whereby a first shut-down signal can be supplied to the control unit and whereby a second shut-down signal can be supplied to the shut-off actuation device, and delay means whereby the transmission of the second shut-down signal to the shut-off actuation device is delayed relative to the transmission of the first shut-down signal to the control unit. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294964 | NORMALLY OPEN TYPE PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT DRIVEN METAL DIAPHRAGM CONTROL VALVE - A control valve has a body that forms a valve chamber and a valve seat, a metal diaphragm installed inside the valve chamber and making contact with and departing from the valve seat, an actuator box fixed to the side of the body, a piezoelectric element installed inside the actuator box to thrust the metal diaphragm through mediation of a metal diaphragm presser by elongating downward when voltage is applied, a conical spring mechanism that absorbs elongation of the piezoelectric element at the time when the metal diaphragm makes contact with the valve seat and a prescribed thrust is applied to the valve seat and the like, and a preload mechanism that applies upward compressive force to the piezoelectric element all the time wherein the compressive force applied to the piezoelectric element is externally adjustable. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294965 | POSITION REGULATOR - An exemplary position regulator is disclosed which includes a regulation unit and a travel measurement system for activating an actuating drive for adjusting a control fitting to a predetermined position. A signal shaper is provided for outputting a travel signal to a superordinate device. To provide an undisturbed output of the travel signal, the signal shaper is connected in series in a transmission path between the travel measurement system and the regulation unit, and is connected in parallel with the regulation unit so as to transmit signals. The signal shaper can have a switch which is controlled by an alarm signal of the regulation unit, by which, in a first (e.g., inoperative) position, the travel measurement system is fed from the regulation unit, and, in a second (e.g., operative) position, the travel measurement system is fed from the signal shaper. The signal shaper can be automatically calibrated when the position regulator is activated, by comparing an output signal from the travel measurement system with a travel signal which is received by the regulation unit. | 11-25-2010 |
20100301241 | VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH DUMMY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORT - A valve assembly includes a valve body, a valve element, a valve actuator, a main connector port, and a dummy connector port. The main connector port is coupled to the valve body and is electrically coupled to the valve actuator. The main connector is also adapted to mechanically and electrically mate to an electrical harness. The dummy connector port is coupled to the valve body and is disposed proximate the main connector port. The dummy connector port is electrically isolated from the valve actuator and is adapted to at least mechanically mate to the electrical harness in a manner that is at least substantially identical to the manner in which the electrical connector mechanically mates to the main connector port. | 12-02-2010 |
20100301242 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100308240 | ELECTRIC FAIL SAFE VALVE ACTUATOR - A method and assembly are disclosed having a motor assembly, gear box assembly, clutch assembly, drive assembly and shaft operable to move between an extended and retracted positions. The shaft may be connected to operate a separate valve assembly. The gear box assembly is operably connected to and driven by the motor assembly. The gear box assembly drives the electromagnetically operated clutch assembly. The clutch assembly contains a fail-safe mechanism, thus providing a fail-safe mechanism downstream of the motor and gear box assemblies. Electric power is supplied to the clutch assembly to maintain the fail-safe mechanism in an engaged position. When electric power fails to be supplied to the clutch assembly, the fail-safe mechanism moves to the disengaged position. A compressible mechanism drives the shaft to its other position when the fail-safe mechanism disengages. The shaft is moved to its other position without driving the motor and gear box assemblies and irrespective of whether those assemblies are operable. The drive assembly may be reversible, powering the shaft to both positions. The drive assembly is a ball screw assembly in an exemplary embodiment. | 12-09-2010 |
20100308241 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVE ACTUATOR IN A POOL OR SPA WATER LINE SYSTEM - An electronically controlled pool or spa actuator plumbed in a water line within a water system, having an at least one valve with a valve stem in the plumbed water line within the water system, an at least one actuator, an at least one actuator housing, an at least one electronic controller in communication with the actuator, an at least one shaft coupled to the actuator and said valve; an at least one shaft encoding device; and an at least one user interface with multiple indicator elements indicating the position of valve. A controller controlling the actuator and allowing for the programming of a custom set point. The custom set point being used to define a safe area, the valve operating within the safe area and requiring that an override input be depressed to operate the valve outside of the safe area. | 12-09-2010 |
20100320406 | Pressure Compensated Electromagnetic Proportional Directional Flow Control Valve - A pressure compensated electromagnetic proportional directional flow control valve of the present invention integrally includes: an electromagnetic proportional directional flow control valve configured to be driven by a solenoid; and a pressure compensated valve configured to carry out pressure compensation of a flow rate controlled by the electromagnetic proportional directional flow control valve. A pressure compensation spool moves so as to balance forces of a spring, a first pressure chamber, and a second pressure chamber. With this, the pressure compensation for maintaining a constant pressure difference between an upstream side and a downstream side of a first variable aperture can be carried out, and a surplus liquid of a liquid flowing from a liquid-pressure supply port to a derivation port can flow out from a branch port to outside. | 12-23-2010 |
20100327196 | Purging Mechanism for a Hemi-Wedge Valve - The present invention is directed to a technique of purging unwanted particles from the interior of a valve body. Inlet and outlet ports are formed in the valve housing to allow for circulation of the fluid within the valve body. The flow path of the fluid is isolated from the main fluid flow path when the valve is in the open or closed position. Additionally the pressure of the fluid is at a level higher than that of the main fluid flow. | 12-30-2010 |
20110001069 | GAS VALVE CONTROL DEVICE - A gas valve control device, including at least: a timing controller, and a valve, including at least a rotating button, a contact plate, an electromagnetic valve, a pressing spring, a valve cover, a valve pole, a fixing pin, a plug bar, and a valve body having a cavity. Advantages of the gas valve control device include: integration of a timing controller and a control valve; timing control can be implemented mechanically or electrically; compact structure and good appearance; easy operation; safe and reliable; and accurate timing. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006232 | LOW VOLTAGE DROP CLOSED LOOP UNIDIRECTIONAL ELECTRONIC VALVE - A low voltage drop unidirectional electronic valve constituted of: a first terminal; a second terminal; a first electronically controlled switch coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal; and a first charge pump arranged to close the first electronically controlled switch when the voltage potential at the first terminal is greater than the voltage potential at the second terminal by a first value. The first charge pump is arranged in a closed loop with the first electronically controlled switch so as to continuously maintain the voltage potential at the first terminal greater than the voltage potential at the second terminal by the first value. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006233 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROL VALVE - A control device includes an opening detecting means | 01-13-2011 |
20110012038 | ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE - Embodiments of the invention provide an electronic expansion valve, including a magnetic rotor and a screw rod, and further including an output shaft. The magnetic rotor is surroundingly provided on the output shaft, and the output shaft is slidably connected to the screw rod in an axial direction and drivably connected to the screw rod in a circumferential direction. Since the output shaft is slidably connected to the screw rod in an axial direction and drivably connected to the screw rod in a circumferential direction, the magnetic rotor does not subject to an axial force transmitted by the screw rod and rotates flexibly. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012039 | ELECTRIC CONTROL VALVE AND VALVE BODY DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention discloses a valve body device for an electric control valve comprising a valve seat ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110017929 | Low volume automatic bathroom flushers - An automatic toilet room flush valve including a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, a valve cartridge and an electronic control module. The valve cartridge is disposed inside the valve body and includes a valve member and a flow regulator. The flow regulator is designed to limit water flow. The valve member is constructed and arranged to control water flow from the inlet to the outlet. The electronic control module receives signals from a sensor and controls operation of an actuator which in turn controls the valve member. The valve member includes a fram assembly, or a diaphragm, or a piston. | 01-27-2011 |
20110031424 | HIGH ACCURACY, ZERO BACKLASH ROTARY-TO-LINEAR ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR - An electromechanical actuator is provided for converting rotary action into linear action, and includes an electric motor, a cable yoke, an output shaft, and a pair of cables. The electric motor is adapted to be selectively energized and is configured, upon being energized to generate a drive torque. The cable yoke is coupled to receive the drive torque and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to rotate about a rotational axis. The output shaft is coupled to receive a drive force and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to translate along a linear axis that is disposed at least substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis. Each cable is wound, in pretension, on a portion of the cable yoke and around a portion of the output shaft. The pair of cables is configured, upon rotation of the cable yoke, to supply the drive force to the output shaft. | 02-10-2011 |
20110037004 | PERMANENT MAGNET LINEAR MOTOR ACTUATED SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD - A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method. | 02-17-2011 |
20110042593 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAILURE IN A POWERED VALVE - The disclosed embodiments relate to a fuel line valve for an aircraft, that includes a shell capable of rotation inside the valve body and connected to a driving shaft driven by an electric actuator. The valve further includes a torque generation means and position detection means. The torque generation means are connected to the shell and generate a torque that varies based on the position of said shell in the valve body on the driving shaft. The position detection means provide electric signals characterizing the positions of said driving shaft. The disclosed embodiments also relate to a method for diagnosing the operation of such a valve in order to detect a failure during the operation thereof, and to a device for implementing said method. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042594 | METHOD FOR BOUNCE SUPPRESSION OF A VALVE SWITCHED BY A PIEZO ACTUATOR - A method for bounce suppression of a valve member operated by a piezo actuator during the closing phase of a valve in an internal combustion engine, having the following steps: partial discharging of the piezo actuator, whereby the valve member is braked even before reaching the valve seat, interruption of the discharge of the piezo actuator, whereby the piezo actuator is upset by the valve member and builds up an electric charge, renewed discharging of the piezo actuator, the residual charge after partial discharge and the charge built up during the charge interruption being at least partially dissipated. It is provided, according to the present invention, briefly to interrupt the discharge process, whereby the piezo actuator absorbs the energy of the valve member and, even before an elastic rebound takes place, the piezo actuator is discharged again, in order to dissipate the energy absorbed by the piezo actuator. | 02-24-2011 |
20110049402 | Adaptive Controller of Auma MOV's Actuator - An adaptive controller is provided. The controller is used to control and test an actuator of auma motor operated valve (MOV). The controller has a panel for easily testing and operating the actuator coordinated with diagnostic equipments and jigs. | 03-03-2011 |
20110049403 | Electromagnetic water supply valve - A power-saving electromagnetic water supply valve includes a valve body, an electromagnet unit, and a first valve defining therein first and second water passages, the second water passage being opened and closed by a second valve. The first valve partitions the upper section of a chamber to form a pressure chamber, is attached to and detached from a valve seat of the chamber, and maintains a closed circuit state by the pressure of water. The water inlet and the pressure chamber of the valve body are connected directly to each other, thereby defining a common space. The water inlet and the pressure chamber are separated from each other by the base element when a filter retracts into the water inlet. A portion of water introduced toward the water inlet is supplied into the pressure chamber via the filter and the first water passage of the base element. | 03-03-2011 |
20110049404 | ACTUATOR - The present invention provides an actuator which suppresses the inflow of water and the like, and is unlikely to cause cracking and peeling even when repeatedly driven. An actuator having a conductive layer and an ion-conducting layer includes: a first layer which is provided in contact with the actuator and is formed from a polymer that suppresses the permeation of water; and a second layer which is provided in contact with the first layer, has a lower tensile elastic modulus than that of the first layer, protects the first layer, and is formed from a polymer. The first layer and the second layer can cover the whole actuator. | 03-03-2011 |
20110062356 | POSITION SENSOR UNIT AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT - Disclosed are a position sensor unit and a valve arrangement comprising such a position sensor unit, wherein a sensor housing of the position sensor unit is fixed in position with respect to a housing of an actuating magnet or a valve by an adjusting nut and a counter nut. The counter nut is mounted on the sensor housing and supported at the housing. | 03-17-2011 |
20110062357 | METHOD FOR HEATING A METERING VALVE IN AN SCR SYSTEM FOR THE EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a method for operating an electromagnetically controllable metering valve, which is disposed in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. For a metering of reducing agent in the exhaust gas system, the metering valve is actuated by a control and/or regulating device via an electromechanical drive unit with a first current profile, which includes a holding current phase having a first holding current level when said metering valve is open. Said metering valve and the drive unit are part of a metering module. When the internal combustion engine is switched off, said metering valve is actuated via said drive unit with a second current profile, which has a second holding current level that is increased with respect to the first holding current level. An independent claim relates to a control device set up to carry out the method. | 03-17-2011 |
20110062358 | VALVE CONTROL APPARATUS AND VALVE APPARATUS - A valve control apparatus sets a certain soft landing start target position to a drive control unit for carrying out driving of a DC motor | 03-17-2011 |
20110079738 | Filter Means, Motor Vehicle, and Method for Operating Filter Means - The invention relates to an activated charcoal filter for storing and releasing gaseous hydrocarbons which originate from a fuel supply means of a motor vehicle. The activated charcoal can be supplied with gaseous hydrocarbons via an inlet. A heating means for heating of the activated charcoal is made available by a tank shutoff valve by means of which the inlet can be shut off. Since the tank shutoff valve is being operated as a heating means, an additional heating means for regenerating the activated charcoal can be omitted. Furthermore, the invention relates to a motor vehicle with such an activated charcoal filter and a method for operating an activated charcoal filter. | 04-07-2011 |
20110079739 | Method for Controlling the Position of an Electromechanical Actuator for Reciprocating Compressor Valves - Method for controlling the position of an electromechanical actuator for reciprocating compressor valves. The actuator includes a member ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110084224 | ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE - The present invention provides an electronic expansion valve, comprising a leading screw, a valve needle and a valve needle sleeve. It further comprises: a washer provided in an annular groove, which is provided at the lower end of the leading screw in the circumferential direction, and a thickness of the washer is less than a width of the annular groove; the valve needle sleeve abuts against the upper surface of the washer and is fixedly connected with the valve needle; and a spring is provided between the washer and the valve needle. By arranging the washer in the annular groove provided at the lower end of the leading screw in the circumferential direction, with the thickness of the washer being less than the width of the annular groove, and by arranging the spring between the valve needle and the washer, the washer is enabled to rotate around the annular groove in the circumferential direction and move up and down in the annular groove, improving the reliability of the electronic expansion valve. | 04-14-2011 |
20110095214 | Automatic water flushing device for floor toilet - A water flushing device includes a membrane engaged onto a housing, a cover engaged with the membrane for forming a compartment between the membrane and the cover, a valve device engaged with the membrane for opening and blocking the opening of the membrane and having a passage, a valve element slidably disposed between the valve device and the cover for selectively blocking the passage of the valve device, a control device includes a motor having a spindle coupled to an arm, and a magnetic member attached to the arm and moveable toward or away from the valve element for actuating the valve element to selectively open or block the passage of the valve device. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095215 | FUEL SUPPLY UNIT - A fuel supply unit ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110101257 | LIFT AXLE CONTROL VALVE - A lift axle control valve ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110121214 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATING UNIT - An electromagnetic actuating unit for a hydraulic valve with a housing and a closure element. The housing at least partially delimits the electromagnetic actuating unit in relation to the surroundings. The closure element is arranged within an introductory opening of the housing. A sealing-means receptacle is formed on a boundary surface between the housing and the closure element. Furthermore, at least one first channel leads into the sealing-means receptacle and is open towards the surroundings of the actuating unit. A sealing element, which is arranged in the sealing-means receptacle, is placed into the sealing-means receptacle via the first channel. | 05-26-2011 |
20110155932 | WATER DELIVERY DEVICE - A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155933 | LEAK DETECTOR - A leak detector for detecting a leak in a line includes a transmitting device for generating radiation to be coupled into the line. By a receiving device, radiation that has emerged from the line through a leak is received, as a result of which the leak becomes detectable. | 06-30-2011 |
20110168929 | Temperature-compensated piezoelectric flexural transducer - It is introduced a miniaturizable actuation device based on piezoelectric flexural transducer element, which can be fabricated easily and cost effective, for use in a fluid valve or other devices, the actuation device being suited to perform reproducible actuation deflections fast and precisely, uneffected by disturbing influences due to temperature changes and mechanical deformations of the housing. The actuation device according to the invention includes a fluid bearing | 07-14-2011 |
20110175003 | COMBINED CONTROL VALVE AND COUPLER - A control valve which comprises a body ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110175004 | Low-Pressure Valve with an Inner and Outer Throughflow Cross Section - An electromagnetically actuated valve with a valve body which is assigned to a valve seat, is mechanically prestressed in a first direction toward a first switching position and can be adjusted by means of a magnetic actuator in a second, opposite direction into a second switching position is disclosed. The valve body has a planar contact surface which can be brought into sealing contact with a surface of the valve seat, which surface is planar at least in sections. | 07-21-2011 |
20110175005 | Selector Valve Operating Mechanism for Working Vehicle - The structures of oil paths and switching control of a mechanical selector valve for controlling a hydraulic actuator and the cost of parts of the mechanical selector valve are respectively simplified and reduced to levels not achievable by an electromagnetic selector valve. However, simple and quick switching operation of the mechanical selector valve by the use of a nearby switch which requires small force to actuate is difficult, and this makes the mechanical selector valve less easy to operate than the electromagnetic selector valve. A selector valve operating mechanism ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110186759 | POWER ACTUATED VALVE - The invention provides a power actuated valve comprising a transducer and a housing which forms an inlet for entering fluid into the valve, an exit for exit of the fluid from the valve, and a path between the inlet and the exit, the transducer comprising a laminate with a film of a dielectric polymer material arranged between first and second layers of an electrically conductive material. The film is elastically deformable in response to an electrical field applied between the layers, and the transducer is arranged relative to the path so that a ratio between deformation of the film and a flow condition in the path is established. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192999 | GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH INTEGRATED REMOTE DISCONNECT - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for remotely shutting off gas flow at a consumer location. A gas pressure regulator is configured to respond to communication signals from a central facility via a communications infrastructure to override normal pressure regulation functions such that the gas pressure regulator outlet pressure is reduced to zero. | 08-11-2011 |
20110193000 | DECOMPRESSION SWITCHING VALVE - To provide a decompression switching valve that enables reduction in the running cost and initial cost, by saving of air consumption and simplifying and downsizing of equipment. A decompression switching valve includes one valve hole, a main valve body having air supply ports, a first output port, a second output port, and an air exhaust port which are communicated with the valve hole, and a first spool and a second spool which are slidably provided in the valve hole, adjacent to each other, wherein the first spool forms a switching valve section that selectively connects the first output port to an air supply port or the air exhaust port, and wherein the second spool forms a decompression valve section that reduces the pressure of compressed air having been input from the air supply port and outputs the pressure from the second output port. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198520 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A SHOCK ABSORBER - A valve arrangement for controlling a clamping medium flow between a first (C | 08-18-2011 |
20110204269 | ACTIVATION ELEMENT OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATING UNIT OF A HYDRAULIC VALVE - An activation element of an electromagnetic actuating unit of a hydraulic valve which has an armature that is essentially cylindrical and which is arranged in a slidable fashion in the actuating unit. Also, a method for manufacturing an activation element of an electromagnetic actuating unit of a hydraulic valve. The activation element has at least one substantially cylindrical armature, one plunger rod and one magnet cone. The plunger rod and the magnet cone are embodied in one piece with the armature. | 08-25-2011 |
20110204270 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A VALVE HAVING A STEPPER MOTOR AS ACTUATOR - An illustrative method for operating a valve that includes at least one valve seat, a valve plunger and a stepper motor for moving the valve plunger from a first position into a second position in which the valve plunger is pressed against a valve seat and for compressing a flexible element assigned to the valve plunger in said second position, whereby the stepper motor may be driven in such a way that the stepper motor provides a defined number of steps (N | 08-25-2011 |
20110210276 | System and Method of Touch Free Automatic Faucet - A system and method of Touch Free Automatic faucet controlled by electronic sensors provides a Primary-Water-Flow-Mode, a Continue-Water-Flow-Mode, a Temperature-Control-Mode, a Faucet-Pause-Mode, an Adjust-Water-Flow-Mode and a Flow-Temperature-Default-Setting-Mode for users to control faucet water flow and water temperature without touching any parts of faucet body. The system comprises at least three electronic sensors (infrared sensors), a logical processor circuit board, an electricity power supply package, a water flow control valve assembly, a temperature control valve assembly, at least one faucet body housing and at least one inlet fluid line. From the outputs of the sensors, the logical processor responds to the flow control valve assembly and to the temperature control valve assembly to control water flow and temperature to the faucet spout. This Touch Free Automatic faucet hence provides an easy-convenient operation, water conservation and personal hygiene protection for commercial and residential applications. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210277 | ELECTROMAGNETIC REGULATOR - An electromagnetic regulator having an armature unit with a plunger unit ( | 09-01-2011 |
20110215268 | MICRO-POWER GENERATOR FOR VALVE CONTROL APPLICATIONS - A micro-power generator is integrated in a pneumatic valve controller, such that the micro-power generator is powered by the same compressed air supply used to operate the valve. The micro-power generator includes a micro-turbine connected to a DC power generator, and a source of compressed air is used to drive the micro-turbine to generate power via the generator. The system may include a valve controller pneumatically connected to the compressed air supply. The valve controller may include electronics for displaying a condition of the controller. The system can include an electronic field device in communication with the valve controller for displaying a condition of the valve controller. The micro-turbine generator can be electrically connected to the field device to provide power to the electronic field device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 09-08-2011 |
20110220820 | Flow control arrangement - It is referred to a flow control arrangement and a method for controlling the flow of a fluid. Given that the sensor device supports measurements for determining an average flow of a fluid, a sensor signal of a flow sensor of the sensor device is first linearized and subsequently processed, and supplied as actual flow to a controller for controlling an ON/OFF valve. The linearized signal values are provided at a rate not less than a maximum switching frequency of the ON/OFF valve. This allows for detecting oscillations resulting from a high frequent switching of the valve. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220821 | Drive Mechanism For The Movement Of An Object Along An Axis Of Motion And Micro-Valve - A drive mechanism for the movement of an object along an axis of motion comprises two clamping elements and a drive element disposed between the two clamping elements which enables a relative movement of the two clamping elements along the axis of motion. Each clamping element comprises a base body and two clamping jaws, wherein a piezo-actuator is disposed between the base body and at least one of the two clamping jaws, which can produce a clamping force acting on the object which is directed transversely to the axis of motion. The base bodies of the two clamping elements are connected by at least two expansible elements. The drive element comprises a further piezo-actuator, which enables the relative displacement of the two clamping elements along the axis of motion. The drive mechanism is suitable for application in a micro-valve. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226974 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR ACTUATING VALVES, AND ACTUATING DEVICE PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing an electromagnetic actuating device, particularly for actuating valves, an armature ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110233433 | SEALED FLAPPER DIVERTER VALVE - A valve for use in an aircraft that includes a cabin that requires conditioned air and avionics that may require conditioned air. The valve includes a housing, a single flapper disposed in the housing, a first opening in the housing in proximity to the flapper for carrying conditioned air to the avionics, a second opening in the housing in proximity to the flapper for carrying conditioned air to the cabin, an electromechanical device for moving the flapper from a first position in which air may be vented to the first opening and not the second opening and a second position where air may be ducted to the second opening and not the first opening. | 09-29-2011 |
20110233434 | VALVE - A valve arrangement including a valve body and a valve seat each having an opposed surface, the valve arrangement also includes a high-frequency cyclic actuator to move the valve body with respect to the valve scat seat to bring the opposed surfaces into and out of abutment, characterised in that the opposed surface at least one of the valve body and the valve seat includes a resiliently displaceable surface. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240892 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATING DEVICE - An electromagnetic actuating device ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110260083 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR - A method for controlling an actuator, such as the type used to drive valves, vanes, and other variable position devices. In one exemplary embodiment, a method may improve the accuracy of actuator feedback by periodically or dynamically resetting the position of a lower hard stop, which can then be used as a future point of reference. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260084 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - A fuel injection valve has a valve body for opening and closing a valve seat, and receives an operation signal from a control unit to operate the valve body so that fuel is injected from a plurality of injection holes formed in an injection hole plate welded through a welded portion to a downstream side of the valve seat while passing through a gap between the valve body and the valve seat. The injection hole plate is formed at its central portion with a convex portion which is substantially axisymmetric with respect to a valve seat axis and which has a circular-arc shaped cross section, and the welded portion is also substantially axisymmetric with respect to the valve seat axis. Inlet portions of the injection holes are disposed in an injection hole arrangement surface diametrically outside of the convex portion and diametrically inside of a valve seat opening inner wall which is a minimum inside diameter of the valve seat, and the injection hole arrangement surface is coplanar with a surface having the welded portion. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266474 | Gas valve - In order to achieve high opening speeds in a dry running gas valve with electromagnetic actuation, it is provided to arrange the engagement point of the magnet armature | 11-03-2011 |
20110266475 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - An electromagnetic positioning device has a long stretched out anchor plunger section as well as an anchor having an anchor body section axially continuing the latter, which in order to magnetically interact with a core unit and by energizing a stationary provided coil device is movably designed relative to the latter. The core unit is designed in such a way that it at least sectionally encompasses the anchor plunger section as well as the anchor body section with an expanded diameter relative to the anchor plunger section. The core unit is a multi-part design in the axial direction with a stationary core section, an axially movable core section and a variable core gap between the stationary and movable core section, and the movable core section and anchor are designed and joined together via a driver in such a way that, in response to energization, the movable core section moves, causing the core gap to close, and the driver drives the anchor in the axial direction. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272610 | MICRO-VALVE STRUCTURE INCLUDING POLYMER ACTUATOR AND LAB-ON-A-CHIP MODULE - Provided are a micro-valve structure and a lab-on-a-chip module that include a polymer actuator. The micro-valve structure may include a flexible structure disposed on a substrate, and the polymer actuator inserted into the flexible structure. At this time, the flexible structure has a valve portion defining a microchannel and the polymer actuator is separated from the microchannel by the flexible structure. In addition, the polymer actuator is formed to change a width of the microchannel by controlling a displacement of the valve portion. | 11-10-2011 |
20110278483 | VALVE - A valve device ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110303860 | VALVE DRIVE APPARATUS - A final gear of a speed reducing mechanism and a magnet of a valve opening degree sensor are separately joined to a shaft, which is rotated integrally with a valve. The final gear and the magnet are arranged to satisfy at least one of θa>Θ-θswo and θb>θswc, where θa denotes a valve open side clearance that is a circumferential gap angle circumferentially measured between the magnet and an open side end part of the final gear, θb denotes a valve close side clearance that is a circumferential gap angle, which is circumferentially measured between the magnet and a close side end part of the final gear, Θ denotes a full open degree of the valve, θswo denotes a valve open sensing degree, and θswc denotes a valve close sensing degree. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309274 | Electrically operated valve for delivering water - An electrically operated valve for delivering water includes a valve body, a valve closure element and an electromagnetic actuator. The valve body has a water inlet and a water outlet. The valve closure element is located within the valve body and is constructed to move between an open state enabling water flow from the inlet to the outlet and a closed state preventing the water flow from the inlet to the outlet. The electromagnetic actuator is attached to move with the valve element including a sealing member. A pilot mechanism is constructed to control the movement of the valve element between the open state and the closed state based on a position of the sealing member. | 12-22-2011 |
20110309275 | FAULT-TOLERANT MULTIPLE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A fault-tolerant multiple valve assembly for a microfluidic device, the multiple valve assembly having an inlet for receiving a liquid flowing through the microfluidic device, an outlet downstream of the inlet, a plurality of flow-paths extending from the inlet to the outlet, and, a plurality of valves positioned along each of the flow-paths respectively. | 12-22-2011 |
20110309276 | FAULT-TOLERANT MULTIPLE VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH THERMAL BOILING-INITIATED VALVE - A fault-tolerant multiple valve assembly for a microfluidic device, the multiple valve assembly having an inlet for receiving a liquid flowing through the microfluidic device, an outlet downstream of the inlet, a plurality of flow-paths extending from the inlet to the outlet, and, a plurality of valves positioned along each of the flow-paths respectively, wherein each valve has, a meniscus anchor for pinning a meniscus to arrest the flow of the liquid, and a valve heater for heating the meniscus such that the meniscus unpins from the meniscus anchor such that the liquid flow towards the outlet resumes. | 12-22-2011 |
20120012766 | COAXIAL VALVE WITH AN ELECTRIC DRIVE - A coaxial valve for regulating and blocking a liquid or gaseous medium having a valve housing having at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening and a flow duct connecting the at least one inlet opening to the at least one outlet opening; a tubular valve sleeve disposed in an axially movable manner in a portion of the flow duct and having an inflow and an outflow opening for the medium, wherein the inflow and the outflow openings open into the flow duct; a closure member disposed in the valve housing and arranged coaxially with the valve sleeve and configured to close the inflow opening; and a drive configured to axially move the valve sleeve and having an electric servomotor and a transmission part coupled between the servomotor and the valve sleeve, the transmission part configured to transmit an axial movement to the valve sleeve. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012767 | MAGNETIC VALVE - A valve comprises a magnetic drive and a core which is arranged therein to be movable in an axial direction, and which serve to open and close a valve seat. At least two flat springs stacked upon each other are arranged on an axial end of the core. | 01-19-2012 |
20120025115 | Electromechanically actuated membrane valve for branching ducts of sprinkling and/or weed control systems - An electromechanically actuated membrane valve, for branching ducts of sprinkling and/or weed control systems, comprising a hollow valve body associated with an end portion of a branching duct of a fluid that contains a piston adapted to interact with a disk-like membrane for blocking the end portion of the branching duct. | 02-02-2012 |
20120025116 | MULTIPLE MANIFOLD VALVE - A plurality of electromagnetic valves are mounted on a manifold base, a single top cover that covers the plurality of electromagnetic valves as a whole is mounted, the top cover is screwed into the manifold base in a state in which a positioning pin on a lower end of a peripheral wall is fitted into a small hole in the manifold base, a reinforcing rib is formed on an inner face of a top plate of the top cover, the rib is arranged so that the rib is brought into contact with the upper faces of the electromagnetic valves all the time or is brought into contact with the electromagnetic valves when the top cover is elastically deformed by a pressing force from the outside acting on the top cover. | 02-02-2012 |
20120043485 | PIEZOELECTRIC DRIVE AND MICROVALVE COMPRISING SAID DRIVE - The invention relates to a piezoelectric drive, in particular for microvalves. The drive comprises a deformation layer coupled on one side to a piezoelectric layer, which is provided with at least one pair of electrodes, made of two electrodes of opposite polarities, to provide electricity. According to the invention, both electrodes of opposite polarities of the pair of electrodes are arranged together on the side of the piezoelectric layer facing away from the deformation layer. The invention also relates to a microvalve comprising at least one valve channel and a membrane that opens or closes the valve channel, where the membrane simultaneously forms the deformation layer of such a piezoelectric drive. | 02-23-2012 |
20120056116 | ELECTROSTATIC ACTUATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF FLOW IN MICRO-TOTAL ANALYSIS SYSTEMS (u-TAS) AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - In an example, an apparatus, such as a microfluidic assembly, can include or can include using a channel including a valve seat, a valve film configured to adjust position with respect to the valve seat, and a first electrode configured to actuate the valve film electrostatically to adjust the position of the valve film to control a flow of a fluid in the channel laterally across the valve seat, the flow in a direction substantially parallel to the film. | 03-08-2012 |
20120061598 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR HAVING A MOVABLE MEMBER WITH POSITIONAL FEEDBACK CONTROL - A valve actuator for a combustion engine has a movable member for collaborating with a stem of a valve, and an electromagnetic device with a permanent magnet associated with a resilient device for moving the movable member between an extreme valve-closed position and an extreme valve-open position. A method of controlling the valve actuator has the steps of determining a clearance range between the movable member and the valve stem during the movement of the movable member between the extreme closed and open positions, determining, in the clearance range, intermediate positions reached by the movable member as a function of different values of an electrical control parameter of the electromagnetic device, and using positional feedback control to control the electromagnetic device, using one of the intermediate positions as a setpoint value, according to the desired performance of the actuator. | 03-15-2012 |
20120085949 | FLUID TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - A fluid transportation device includes a valve seat, a valve cap, a valve membrane, and an actuating module. The valve seat has an outlet channel and an inlet channel. The valve cap has a tilt structure. The valve membrane has an inlet valve structure and an outlet valve structure. The actuating module has a vibration film and an actuator. When the fluid transportation device is in a non-actuation status, a pressure cavity with a gradually-increasing depth is defined. When a voltage is applied on the actuator to result in deformation of the actuator, the vibration film generates a pressure difference to push the fluid. The fluid is introduced into the inlet valve structure through the inlet channel, guided by the tilt structure of the valve cap to be flowed from the pressure cavity to the outlet valve structure, and then flowed out of the outlet channel. | 04-12-2012 |
20120085950 | INTEGRATED ACTUATOR COIL AND DECODER MODULE FOR IRRIGATION CONTROL - An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device. | 04-12-2012 |
20120091375 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VALVE - An electrically operated valve for controlling a flow rate of cooling medium in a refrigeration cycle is disclosed. The electrically operated valve has a first movable valve body, and a second movable valve body having a first valve seat. The second valve body comes into contactable with second and third valve seats each having larger diameter than the first valve seat. The electrically operated valve comes to a closed state when second valve body seats on second or third valve seat, while first valve body seats on first valve seat. When a power supply is turned on, second valve body comes away from second valve seat to provide a large flow rate. When second valve body seats on third valve seat, the flow is interrupted, and thereafter, when first valve body moves away from first valve seat, the flow rate can be controlled to be small. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091376 | ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING A FLUID FLOW - The invention relates to an actuator ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120097874 | POSITION-SENSING DETECTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A FAUCET - A faucet arrangement includes a sensing device for sensing a presence of a user of a spout. The sensing device includes an infrared emitter installed such that a direction of emission of the emitter is oriented an angle of approximately between 5 and 15 degrees relative to a vertical direction. A receiver receives a diffused infrared energy from the emitter. A control device is in communication with the receiver and controls a flow of liquid through the spout dependent upon an angle at which the diffused infrared energy is received by the receiver. | 04-26-2012 |
20120104293 | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A pressure control valve for an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle includes a housing, a valve slide which is guided in the housing and which has multiple adjacent sections, a first section having a first diameter, a second section adjacent thereto having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a third section having the first diameter adjacent to the second section. An inflow pressure opening is assigned to the first section, a control pressure opening is assigned to the second section and a return flow opening is assigned to the third section. An electromagnetic actuating device acts upon the valve slide via a piston, which is guided pressure-tight in the housing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104294 | Valve Array with CAN Bus Circulation Valve - The present invention relates to a hydraulic valve array with a CAN bus circulation valve. In particular, a hydraulic valve array is provided, having several modularly joined valve sections (S | 05-03-2012 |
20120104295 | ACTUATOR CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for controlling an actuator includes an input interface that receives a plurality of input signals including a setpoint command signal and a feedback signal. An output interface provides a drive signal to the actuator. First, second, and third redundant loop controllers processes the setpoint command signal and the feedback signal to generate respective actuator control signals. A primary controller compares the actuator control signals to determine whether at least two are substantially similar. The device outputs the drive signal to the actuator according to an actuator control signals that has been determined by the primary controller to be substantially similar to another. Any one of the redundant loop controllers is hot swappable with a replacement loop controller such that loop controller redundancy is operatively maintained by the device in controlling the actuator while one of the redundant loop controllers is hot swapped. | 05-03-2012 |
20120112103 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR METERING VALVE - A seal assembly for an electric component includes a generally cylindrical plug, a first O-ring seal and a second O-ring seal. The plug includes a sidewall extending between first and second end walls. An annular groove circumscribes the sidewall. A first O-ring seal is disposed in the annular groove. A first through-bore extends between the first end wall and the second end wall. A first counter-bore circumscribes the first through-bore in the first end wall. A second O-ring seal is disposed within the first counter-bore. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112104 | ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING A FLUID FLOW - The invention relates to an actuator ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120132837 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hydraulic control apparatus is disclosed which includes: a base body; and a housing to be fixed to one surface of the base body. The housing includes an opening facing the one surface of the base body. The opening includes a flange portion formed on and projected outwardly from an opening edge portion. The flange portion includes a screw-formed housing fixing hole for fixing the housing to the base body using a fastening member and a reference hole for provisionally fixing the housing when assembling parts to the housing. The reference hole is formed by lightening the flange portion and arranged parallel to the housing fixing hole. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132838 | MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC VALVE CONVERSION DEVICE - An apparatus and method for automating the operation of a manual control valve upon the occurrence of a specified condition includes a valve handle engaging member mounted on an operating shaft turned by a motor held by a housing or support which is mountable to the manual valve body or associated conduit. The motor is operated by a motor control circuit when a sensor detects the condition. The structure and method of mounting may include a quick disconnect mechanism. The control circuit may operate at different power levels depending on the state of the sensor. | 05-31-2012 |
20120161045 | PIEZO VALVE - A piezo valve actuated by an electric voltage. The piezo valve includes a valve body having at least one port for introducing a fluid therethrough, an internal chamber communicating with the port, at least one valve seat for allowing the fluid to pass therethrough, and a circuit board for supplying an electric voltage; a valve unit opening or closing the valve seat of the valve body; a piezo plate bending-strained to either of opposite sides in response to the electric voltage supplied from the circuit board, thus moving the valve unit; and a fastener fastening an end of the piezo plate to the valve body in a state in which a position of the piezo plate can be adjusted. Because the end of the piezo plate is fastened by the fastener, it is possible to fasten the piezo plate in a state in which the fastened position of the piezo plate can be adjusted. | 06-28-2012 |
20120161046 | SLIDING VALVE DEVICE - A sliding valve device includes a fixing portion, a sliding component and a driving member. The fixing portion has an inlet port and an outlet port. The sliding component is connected with the fixing portion, and includes a fluid channel. The driving member is used for driving movement of the sliding component, wherein the driving member is not in contact with the fluid channel, the inlet port and the outlet port. | 06-28-2012 |
20120168654 | HYDRAULIC ENGINE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM INCLUDING INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK CONTROL - A hydraulic valve actuation assembly may include a housing, a piston, a supply control valve, a closing control valve, and an opening control valve. The housing may define a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, and a third fluid chamber. The piston may be axially secured to an engine valve and located within the first, second and third fluid chambers. The supply control valve may control a hydraulic fluid supply to the piston. The closing control valve may be located between the supply control valve and the second fluid chamber and may control fluid flow from the second fluid chamber to the supply control valve. The opening control valve may be located between the supply control valve and the second fluid chamber and may control fluid flow from the supply control valve to the second fluid chamber. | 07-05-2012 |
20120175536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A VALVE ACTUATOR - A system and method for testing a valve actuator is provided, where an electrical motor is operatively connected to the valve actuator operatively connected to the valve. The system can include a main motor driver connecting the electrical motor to a primary power source, a first sensor to monitor the primary power source, a second sensor to monitor the flow of current to the electrical motor, a third sensor to monitor the angular rotation of the valve, and an emergency shut down (“ESD”) controller to operate the main motor driver in the event of an alarm condition to actuate the valve to a fail-safe position. The method includes the steps of providing the system, actuating the valve, monitoring the rotation of the valve and generating an alarm if the valve does not rotate in response to the step to actuate it. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175537 | APPARATUS FOR PIPELINE INSPECTION AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An in-line inspection tool for pipeline inspection. The tool comprising a channel through which pipeline fluid can flow through the tool; a flow control valve assembly comprising a valve member which is movable between a closed position and an open position for controlling the rate of flow of pipeline fluid through the channel, the flow control valve assembly further comprising a fluid-filled chamber; and an electrical linear actuator assembly configured to control movement of the valve member from the closed position to the open position, wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly is located in the chamber of the flow control valve assembly, wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly comprises a motor configured to operate the valve member, and wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly defines a flow path to allow fluid from the chamber of the flow control valve assembly to flow through the motor. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181461 | DRIVE MEANS FOR A SLIDE VALVE AND A SLIDE VALVE - The invention relates to a drive means for a slide valve having two parallel spindles ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120181462 | SHOWER WITH WATERWAY SWITCH CONTROLLED BY ELECTRONIC TOUCH - A shower with electronic touch control of waterway switch, has a fixing seat, a power generation mechanism, an effluent unit and a control unit. The fixing seat has a main waterway connecting to the water source and at least two branch waterways, and each the branch waterway is connected to the main waterway through a magnetic valve. The power generation mechanism is fixed in the fixing seat. The effluent unit is fixed to the fixing seat and has effluent functions corresponding to each of the branch waterways. The control unit comprises a circuit board fixed in the fixing seat and a touch panel fixed outside the fixing seat, and the circuit is connected to the power generation mechanism, and the circuit board is connected to the touch panel, and the circuit board is connected to the three magnetic valves with signals to control the magnetic valves with the control signals. | 07-19-2012 |
20120193559 | Water Meter With Integral Flow Restriction Valve - A water meter ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120211683 | VALVE APPARATUS - A valve apparatus includes a valve main body provided with a first inlet and outlet, a valve chamber to which a valve port is open, and a second inlet and outlet connected to the valve port. A valve shaft having a valve body portion for opening and closing the valve port is provided in the valve chamber. A relief valve is provided within the valve body portion to relieve a pressure of the valve chamber to the second inlet and outlet when a fluid pressure of the refrigerant within the valve chamber becomes a predetermined pressure or more in a fully closed state in which the valve port is closed by the valve body portion, thereby to automatically relieve a fluid within a valve chamber without causing a cost increase and an enlargement of size. | 08-23-2012 |
20120211684 | Release Device - A detector ( | 08-23-2012 |
20120228532 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY TRIGGERING WATER DISCHARGE - An apparatus for electrically triggering water discharge is connected to an operating plate ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120248351 | MANUAL/AUTOMATIC AND COLD/HOT FAUCET WITH A CERAMIC VALVE - A manual/automatic and cold/hot faucet with a ceramic valve includes a main body adopting a ceramic valve that is connected with an automatic water exit passage and a manual water exit passage. The ceramic valve has a fixing member and a sliding member, with the sliding member sliding against the fixing member to command water to flow into the automatic water exit passage or the manual water exit passage. So the faucet can give water automatically or manually. As the ceramic valve is excellently resistant to abrasion, the present faucet can thus be durable, not apt to get leaked. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248352 | POSITIONER - A voltage/current converting circuit is provided in a stage prior to a communication circuit. An over-current preventing circuit is incorporated into the voltage/current converting circuit The voltage/current converting circuit converts a DC voltage signal into a DC electric current signal, and converts an AC voltage signal into an AC electric current signal. Moreover, the voltage/current converting circuit keeps the excessively large electric current that would flow into the internal circuitry thereof to no more than a predetermined electric current value (for example, no more than 30 mA) when the positioner is connected in error to the voltage source side without a load resistance connected. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248353 | VALVE APPARATUS - When a valve body is rotated toward a full-close position in a valve-close mode, a control portion controls an electric motor so that the rotating speed of the valve body is lower than that in a valve-open mode. A rotating speed of the valve body around the shaft in the valve-close mode is lower than that in the valve-open mode. Thus, when the seal ring is brought into contact with the inner wall surface, an impact generated therebetween can be moderated. While the valve body is rotated toward the full-close position, a seal ring is gradually elastically deformed. A sliding friction between the seal ring and the inner wall surface can be reduced. | 10-04-2012 |
20120256108 | Flow control actuator - An actuator ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120273702 | Electroactive Polymer Actuators and their use on Microfluidic Devices - Disclosed are electroactive polymer actuators and their use on microfluidic devices. Such actuators can comprise an electrode, an electroactive polymer, and a fluid-conducting channel. The electroactive polymer can be at least partially disposed between the electrode and the fluid-conducting channel. Furthermore, methods for creating a hydrodynamic force in a microfluidic device are disclosed by creating a potential difference across an electroactive polymer disposed on the microfluidic device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120298895 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC DEVICE - An electro-pneumatic device includes a sensor portion and a valve portion. The sensor portion, which includes a sensor, receives and transmits electronic control signals of a plurality of frequencies. The sensor portion is powered by a first of the frequencies of the received control signals. The valve portion electrically communicates with the sensor. The valve portion includes a valve that is alternately set to an open state and a closed state based on a second of the plurality of frequencies of the received control signals. The sensor senses a delivery pressure of the valve and transmits electronic data signals representing the delivery pressure at a third of the plurality of frequencies. | 11-29-2012 |
20120305816 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATABLE VALVE - An electrically actuatable valve for injecting fuel includes a magnetic actuator having multiple components, at least one component of the magnetic actuator having multiple sectors made of soft magnetic material and multiple insulating separating webs. A separating web is situated between each two neighboring sectors and entirely separates the neighboring sectors from one another electrically. | 12-06-2012 |
20120319018 | ELECTROMAGNETIC HYDRAULIC VALVE - An electromagnetic hydraulic valve, having a solenoid ( | 12-20-2012 |
20120326063 | WATER CONTROL CERAMIC VALVE WITH LOWER CERAMIC CHIP HAVING LIMITATION FUNCTIONS - A water control ceramic valve with a lower ceramic chip having limitation functions includes a shell, pedestal, lower ceramic chip, upper ceramic chip, control panel, bearing and brake rod. The lower ceramic chip is assembled directionally over the pedestal, and sealed by the water-stop ring. The top end of the lower ceramic chip is provided with a flat surface. Two water channels and a discharge guide hole are set on the lower ceramic chip correspondingly to two water inlets and a water outlet of the pedestal. A lower ceramic chip spacing ring is positioned securely between the bottom opening of the shell and the pedestal. The spacing ring has a ring wall and limiting flanges protruded from the inner side of the ring wall. The ring wall can be interfaced with the bottom opening of the shell and top surface of the pedestal. | 12-27-2012 |
20130001448 | Processes Utilizing Switch Condensers - Processes for controlling the operation of switch condensers are provided. | 01-03-2013 |
20130009081 | Solenoid Valve and Driver Assistance Device Comprising said type of Solenoid Valve - A solenoid valve includes an armature which is arranged in the region of at least one magnetic coil. At least one radial recess extending essentially in the radial direction, traversing at least in parts the front surface of the armature is provided. A driver assistance device including said type of solenoid valve is also disclosed. | 01-10-2013 |
20130026400 | REMOTE ACTUATION DEVICE FOR SPRAY CANS - A remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans has a spray can holder assembly for holding a spray can, the further including a wireless activator assembly; and a wireless transmitter for remotely activating the wireless activator assembly causing the spray nozzle to be actuated. The spray can holder assembly further has a trigger. The trigger is connected to the wireless activator assembly wherein movement of the trigger actuates a spray nozzle. The wireless activator assembly has a wireless receiver; a power supply; a control circuit; and an actuator. The actuator is connected to the control circuit and wherein upon activating the wireless transmitter a signal is received in the receiver and transmitted to the control circuit to activate the actuator causing the trigger to move activating the nozzle of the held spray can. A remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans wherein the device holds a spray can and the held spray can contains one of the following, paint, insecticide, smoke or simulated smoke. | 01-31-2013 |
20130032737 | BATTERY-POWERED CONTROL VALVE AND OPERATION THEREOF - The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method. The method may include receiving, by a wireless communication device, an instruction to actuate a valve. The method may also include receiving a period of time. The method may also include applying energy from a battery to the valve for the period of time. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032738 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE - In a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, fuel is delivered from a high-pressure pump into a fuel rail. The quantity of the delivered fuel is influenced by a quantity control valve which is activated by an electromagnetic actuating device. The level of control of the quantity control valve during the transition from the closed state to the open state of the quantity control valve is provided in the form of a sufficiently flat, descending progression which allows a robust control of the opening motion with regard to the varying specimen properties. | 02-07-2013 |
20130037731 | REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC VALVE - A refrigerator includes an electric valve that can be transferred into a closed state in response to a closing signal. In order to increase the tightness of the electric valve, the refrigerator includes a valve driver unit which is designed to subject the electric valve in the closed state to a sequence of closing signals. | 02-14-2013 |
20130048890 | FLUID CONTROL ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - A fluid control electromagnetic valve includes a fixed core, a movable valving element, a resin body, a valve seat member, a first sealing member, and a second sealing member. The valve seat member is formed from a material having a smaller linear expansion coefficient than the resin body. The first sealing member is accommodated in the resin body in an elastic compression state to seal a fluid passage and is positioned around the fixed core. The second sealing member is accommodated in the resin body in an elastic compression state to seal the fluid passage. The valve seat member is clamped between the second sealing member and the first sealing member in an axial direction. Elastic restoring force applied by the second sealing member to the valve seat member is larger than elastic restoring force applied by the first sealing member to the valve seat member. | 02-28-2013 |
20130056658 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VALVE ACTUATOR WITH ELECTRO-MECHANICAL END STOP DETECTION DEVICE - An electrically operated valve actuator effective for shifting a valve ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130056659 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE WITH TWO VALVE SLIDES - An electromechanically actuated, hydraulic control valve with a double slide arranged in a valve housing which is in fluid communication with at least three hydraulic-fluid ports wherein a first and a second axially movable valve slide are, independently of each other, arranged to sealingly abut corresponding portions of a double valve seat, each valve slide is provided with a slide nut which is in engagement with an external threaded portion on the valve slide and is connected via transmission means to an actuator, and to each valve slide, a position sensor is connected, arranged to indicate a rotational motion of the slide nut. | 03-07-2013 |
20130062542 | High-Flow Electro-Hydraulic Actuator - Embodiments of the invention provide a high-reliability, cost-effective electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly that is not susceptible to failure caused by contaminated fluid. In particular embodiments, the electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly includes a rotary valve that may be actuated by either a direct-coupled Limited Angle Torque (LAT) motor, a geared, brushless DC motor, or some other rotary electric actuating element with an integrated driver circuit. In particular embodiments, the rotary valve element made up of an outer sleeve element and an inner spool element, with matching ports and slots, respectively. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068975 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A stator is provided with a ring-shaped outer stator-projection and a ring-shaped inner stator-projection. A plunger is provided with a ring-shaped outer plunger -projection and a ring-shaped inner plunger-projection. A magnetic force is generated at three portions between the plunger and the stator. The inner stator-projection has a first tapered surface and the outer plunger-projection has a second tapered surface. The first tapered surface and the second tapered surface confront each other when the plunger moves toward the stator. | 03-21-2013 |
20130075634 | Solenoid valve having flow control function - An electromagnetic valve having a flow control function. A valve body has an inlet, an outlet, a valve chest, and a valve plate contained inside the valve chest. The valve plate opens and closes a valve seat using a movable core in order to control the flow rate of water and to prevent backflow. A first channel is disposed inside the outlet. A flow control means, configured as a single unit, is inserted into the outlet, and includes a mover for opening and closing a flow of water by being detached from and brought into contact with the first channel, a stator disposed coaxially with the mover. The stator allows the mover to be elastic and freely movable using a restoring element. A flow rate control element is supported on the stator, and has a predetermined interval from the stator to form a second channel. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075635 | FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a new type flow control system comprising a valve control circuit and a power source circuit. Two terminals of the primary coil of the power source circuit transformer are respectively connected with two power source circuit FETs, the secondary coil of the power source circuit transformer is connected to the voltage output terminal of the power source circuit through a power source rectification circuit. The gates of the power source circuit FETs are connected with a switching regulator. The AC input terminal of the valve control circuit is connected with a valve control circuit transformer. The primary coil of the valve control circuit transformer is connected with a valve control circuit FET, the secondary coil of the transformer is connected to a mechanical valve through a valve control rectification circuit. A microcontroller outputs PWM signals to the gate of the valve control circuit FET. | 03-28-2013 |
20130087725 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WATER SUPPLY VALVE - An electromagnetic valve. A body includes a valve chest disposed between an inlet and an outlet. A valve seat is opened and closed by a movable core. A lock ring is fitted into the inlet. A finishing member closes the outer end of the inlet, and in cooperation with the stator, forcibly fixes the lock ring and guides the tube to be inserted. A chamber is defined by an extension of the finishing member in the direction away from the inlet. A latch element adjacent to the lock ring limits the deformation of the lock ring in response to changes in the pressure of water. A support element protrudes from the outer circumference of the tube to support the rear end of the latch element. The locking ring is prevented from being deformed, so that the coupling of the tube becomes more structurally stable and secure. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087726 | Electromagnetically Operated Switching Devices And Methods Of Actuation Thereof - An electromagnetically operated switching device comprises an armature ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130092854 | POSITIONER - A variable impedance circuit is provided as an active load between an input line L1 and an output line L2. This circuit has low impedance with respect to a DC electric current signal and has high impedance with respect to an AC electric current signal, structured from a series circuit of resistors R1, R2, and R3 connected between lines L1 and L2; a transistor Q1 having the collector connected to the line L1 and the base connected between the resistors R2 and R3; a resistor R4 connected between the emitter of the transistor Q1 and the line L2; a capacitor C1 with one end connected between the resistors R2 and R3; a resistor R5 connected between the other end of the capacitor C1 and the line L2; a capacitor C2 having one end connected between the resistors R1 and R2; and a resistor R6 connected between the other end of the capacitor C2 and the line L2. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099145 | SOLENOID VALVE - A solenoid valve is proposed, having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape orthogonally in relation to an effective axis of the solenoid valve, it being possible for valve devices of the solenoid valve to be connected to one another by means of joining operations directed substantially in the direction of the effective axis, the valve devices having such peripheral shapes that the valve devices can be centered with respect to one another by means of the joining operations. | 04-25-2013 |
20130134333 | FAILSAFE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH LINEAR ACTUATORS - Failsafe apparatus for use with linear actuators are disclosed. A failsafe apparatus for use with a linear actuator includes a spring to urge a first stem of a device to be operated by the linear actuator toward a failsafe position and a clutch to operatively couple a second stem of the linear actuator to the first stem. The clutch includes a frame coupled to one of the first stem or the second stem and jaws moveably coupled to the frame. The jaws are to engage the other one of the first stem or the second stem to enable the linear actuator to operate the device and to disengage the other one of the first stem or the second stem to enable the spring to move the first stem toward the failsafe position. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134334 | VALVE ACTUATOR - The valve actuator ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130134335 | Method and Device for Controlling a Valve - A method for controlling a valve including a spring, an actuator having an actuator force opposing the spring, and a pin actuatable by the actuator. To open the valve, in a first operating mode a current having a predefined curve is applied to the actuator, starting from a starting value of the current at which the pin is positioned to allow the valve to close, measured values of the current are determined chronologically sequentially, a reference value of the current takes on the current measured value of the current when the measured current deviates from the applied current by a predefined degree. In a second operating mode, a current having a predefined curve is applied to the actuator, starting with the starting value of the current to a final value of the current at which the pin is in a position that prevents the valve from closing. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140477 | ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND CONTROL VALVE INCLUDING THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR - An electric actuator includes a direct current (DC) motor, a deceleration mechanism having an input gear, an intermediate gear, an output gear, and an output shaft, and a return mechanism. The return mechanism includes a first resilient member and a second resilient member. The first resilient member is configured to apply resilient force, which urges a movable body in a direction to return the movable body from its displacement position to initial position, to the output shaft or the output gear. The second resilient member is configured to apply resilient force, which urges the movable body in the direction to return the movable body from its displacement position to initial position, to a motor shaft, the input gear, or the intermediate gear. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146794 | MAGNETIC VALVE AND FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A magnetic valve and a fluid supply system using the same are provided. The fluid supply system includes a flow channel and the magnetic valve. The magnetic valve penetrates through a pipe wall of the flow channel, and includes a driving unit, a first magnet and a second magnet, a cover plate, a first and second spools. A first leaning portion of the first spool is disposed at one end of a first sheath portion. The first sheath portion has a first outlet opening. The second magnet is disposed on a surface of the first leaning portion facing to the cover plate. The second spool sleeves the first spool and has a second outlet opening. The first spool rotates relative to the second spool through a magnetic force to control an overlapping area of the first and second outlet openings, so as to control a flow rate. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153798 | GAS VALVE WITH COMMUNICATION LINK - This disclosure relates generally to valves, and more particularly, to gas valve assemblies. In one example, the valve assembly may include a valve body with an inlet port, an outlet port, and a fluid path extending between the inlet and outlet ports, one or more valves situated about the fluid path, one or more valve actuators for selectively moving respective valves, one or more sensors for sensing one or more parameters within the fluid path, and a controller secured relative to the valve body and in communication with the one or more sensors for determining one or more valve assembly conditions based on the one or more sensed parameters. Illustratively, the controller may be configured to communicate information from the valve assembly to a combustion appliance controller that is located remotely from the valve assembly through a communications interface of the controller and across a communications bus. | 06-20-2013 |
20130168583 | TOUCH SWITCH SHOWER - A touch switch shower includes a shower body and a switch control device. The shower body is disposed with a root waterway, several diversion waterways and an outlet cover unit, each diversion waterway is disposed with an electromagnetic valve to control the on-off thereof. The front side of the outlet cover unit is divided into several touch areas with the same number of electromagnetic valves. The switch control device is disposed at least a processing unit, several touch modules with same number with the electromagnetic valves and a power device connected to the processing unit, the touch layer of the touch module is separately disposed in the corresponding touch area of the outlet cover unit, the processing unit is connected to the touch module in signal way, the processing unit is connected to the electromagnetic valve in signal way. The touch layer is separately disposed in the touch area. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181149 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - An electromagnetic valve includes a rod, an armature fixed to the rod, and a stopper that limits motion of the armature to one side in an axial direction of the rod. The armature has a rod hole through which a fixed potion of the rod extends to be fixed to the armature. The rod includes a flange portion that is located on the one side in the axial direction with reference to the fixed portion. The flange portion is larger than the fixed portion in a radial direction of the rod. The armature includes a contact portion adjacent to an opening of the rod hole that is open toward the one side in the axial direction, and the contact portion contacts the flange portion. | 07-18-2013 |
20130277584 | FLUID POWER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT - A fluid power control system for load handling mobile equipment includes a pair of hydraulic actuators for moving respective cooperating load-engaging members selectively toward or away from each other, or in a common direction, at respective asynchronous speeds to selectively attain either synchronous or asynchronous respective positions of the actuators. The actuators have sensors enabling a controller to monitor their respective movements and correct unintended differences in the actuators' respective movements, such as unintended differences in relative intended positions, speeds, or rates of change of speeds. Respective hydraulic valves responsive to the controller separately and nonsimultaneously decrease respective flows through the respective actuators to more accurately and rapidly correct differences from the intended relative movements of the actuators. | 10-24-2013 |
20130299725 | ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVE WITH A SEALING BALL | 11-14-2013 |
20130313452 | MICROFLUIDIC PRESSURE AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS AND ELECTROSTATIC GATES FOR PNEUMATIC MICROSYSTEMS - An electrostatic actuator is provide that can include a fluidic line, a first electrode, and a second electrode such that a gate chamber portion of the fluidic line is sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrostatic actuator can also include a pressure-balancing channel in fluid communication with the gate chamber portion where the first electrode is sandwiched between the pressure-balancing channel and the gate chamber portion. A pneumatic valve system is provided which includes an electrostatic gate and a fluidic channel fluidly separate from a fluidic control line. A pneumatic valve portion of the fluidic control line can be positioned relative to a portion of the fluidic channel such that expansion of the pneumatic valve portion restricts fluid flow through the fluidic channel. Methods of using an electrostatic actuator and a pneumatic valve system are also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
20130341542 | VALVE ACTUATOR - The valve actuator ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140001383 | EFFICIENT MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC VALVE CONVERSION DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140014861 | ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND MODULE FOR SUPPLYING POWER DURING A POWER FAILURE - An electric actuator is provided having the same configuration whether used as an ordinary electric actuator or as an electric actuator having an emergency shutoff function. A portion for supplying power during a power failure, a power failure detection circuit, and a motor power supply switching circuit are provided in a module detachably coupled to the electric actuator. When failure of primary power is not detected, the power is sent to the electric actuator by the motor power supply switching circuit. When failure of the primary power is detected, secondary power is sent to the electric actuator by the motor power supply switching circuit. In addition, notification of the power failure is sent from the module to the control board of the electric actuator, via a relay connector. After being notified of the power failure, the control board reads a specified aperture during a power failure from a memory, and drives the motor with secondary power from the module as the energy source, thereby setting the aperture of the valve to the aperture during a power failure. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021384 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVE ASSEMBLY - An electronically controlled valve assembly includes an electronically controlled linear actuator having a housing assembly and a rotor disposed within the housing assembly and controllably rotatable relative to the housing in response to a received motor control command. The rotor includes a drive shaft, and an annular bobbin circumferentially disposed about the drive shaft. The bobbin partially defines a receiving cavity between the bobbin and the drive shaft, and a first plurality of threads is disposed at an end portion of the drive shaft. The actuator further includes a stem that is rotationally stationary relative to the housing assembly, and which includes a second plurality of threads configured to cooperate with the first plurality of threads to translate the stem into the receiving cavity in response to the rotation of the rotor. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021385 | DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL WIRELESS CONTROL - Various embodiments are described herein for a system for controlling fluid systems and for remotely controlling fluid control devices. In some described embodiments, the system includes at least one fluid control device, a proportional valve driver coupled to the at least one fluid control device, a wireless network, and at least one user controller device coupled to the proportional valve driver through the wireless network. In some described embodiments, the proportional valve driver comprises a wireless transceiver, a proportional translation unit, and a parameter unit. The proportional valve driver comprises a wireless transceiver operable to establish a communication channel with a user controller, receive a request signal, transmit the request signal to a processor for deconstruction and execution, and transmit a response signal. | 01-23-2014 |
20140097366 | ACTUATING DRIVE OF AN AIR PASSAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to an actuating drive of an air passage device for an engine cooling system of a vehicle, comprising a drive gear to be driven by an electric motor, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and an output element which is operatively connected with the drive gear and is movable with the drive gear along an adjustment path, in order to shift the air passage device between an open position, in which the air passage device is opened in order to allow an air stream to pass through, and a closed position in which the air passage device is closed in order to minimize an air stream. The actuating drive comprises a transmission element arranged between the drive gear and the output element for establishing the operative connection between the drive gear and the output element and an actuator which cooperates with the transmission element such that in a first position of the actuator the output element is directly coupled with the drive gear for movement along the adjustment path and in a second position of the actuator, at least when the output element is located in a predetermined portion of the adjustment path, is movable relative to the drive gear. | 04-10-2014 |
20140103237 | PARKING BRAKE DEVICE - A parking brake device having a bistable parking brake valve, a relay valve, a spring brake and electrically actuable valves, the electrically actuable valves being selectively connectable to the parking brake valve to supply pressure or atmospheric pressure, an outlet of the parking brake valve controls the relay valve, and the relay valve controls the spring brake, in which the parking brake valve has a movable piston, which is loaded by a spring and has two coaxial piston faces which delimit a first space and a second space, in which supply pressure, atmospheric pressure or a pressure which lies between them and which can be fed to the outlet of the parking brake valve can be supplied to the first space in accordance with the position of the piston, and in which the second space can be selectively connected to supply pressure or atmospheric pressure by an electrically actuable valve. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110613 | Wireless Fluid Shut-Off Valve - A low-cost safety valve for gas lines and similar supply lines that can be remotely activated via a secure wireless link employing a low leakage sealing mechanism that is compatible with low energy actuators to for extended battery life. A miniaturized controller and wireless electronics assembly provides the control mechanism for actuating the valve, as well as reporting data regarding the valve status to wireless interrogators or external networks via an ad hoc wireless network. A variety of simple magnetic valve operating mechanisms can be implemented with the miniaturized electronic control circuits and the valve body. Such control actuation mechanisms enable automatic resetting or manual resetting valves. The gas line shut off valve can provide important safety benefits at an affordable price. An RFID transceiver may be included to enable low-power operation and communications using RFID technologies as well as an automatic antenna tuning capability to maximize radio range. | 04-24-2014 |
20140131599 | Expansion Valve Control System and Method for Air Conditioning Apparatus - A method of controlling an HVAC system electronic expansion valve (EEV) includes determining an optimal EEV position for the HVAC system as a function of a variable related to an ambient environment enthalpy and operating the HVAC system as a function of the optimal EEV position. | 05-15-2014 |
20140131600 | DISCHARGE VALVE FEATHER CONTROL - A control system for driving a motor that operates a valve comprises an open control switch operable to generate a first input signal in response to manual activation, a close control switch operable to generate a second input signal in response to manual activation, and a feather control switch operable to generate a third input signal in response to manual activation. The system further comprises a microcontroller operable to generate a feathered control signal in response to receiving a third signal and one of a first and second input signals substantially simultaneously, the feathered control signal operable to cause the drive motor to change the setting of the discharge valve at a feathered speed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140131601 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VALVE - This invention relates to a magnetically actuated valve ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140151587 | CONFIGURABLE PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - A configurable process control device, which includes a field device, such as a valve position controller, that can be configured by a user to emulate any one of a plurality of different types of process control devices, is provided with an electronic display assembly. The electronic display assembly is operatively connected with a control circuit that is arranged to respond to the specific configuration of the field device to cause the electronic display assembly to display information relevant to the specific type of control device the field device has been configured to emulate. The information may include safety certification information specific to each of the different types of process control devices that the field device can be configured to emulate. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151588 | ADJUSTABLE GAS ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - An adjustable gas electromagnetic valve includes a valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and two gas passage, which are a first gas passageway and a second gas passageway between the inlet and the outlet. In the first gas passageway, a gate member and an actuator are provided. The actuator is activated by electrical signals to move the gate member so as to open or close the first gas passageway. As a result, a gas flow provided by the gas electromagnetic valve is adjustable by controlling the actuator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158920 | DIGITAL PROXIMITY SENSOR - An automated plumbing fixture includes a position sensing device. The position sensing device includes a control module including a controller and a digital input connection, a capacitive position sensor module isolated from said control module, wherein said capacitive position sensor module includes a digital output, and a digital communication cable connecting said digital output to said digital input. | 06-12-2014 |
20140183386 | SENSING DEVICE WITH REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION - The presently disclosed subject matter includes a sensor device, and a method of operating thereof. The sensor device comprises a processing unit being operatively connected to a sensor unit comprising a sensor characterized by adaptable sampling frequency. The sensor being configured to periodically sample, in a first sampling frequency, a physical quantity and generate a signal indicative of a detected physical quantity. The processing unit is configured to receive the signal and determine a detected frequency of the signal and to adapt the first sampling frequency to the detected frequency. The adapting comprising calculating a difference between the first sampling frequency and the detected frequency and instructing the sensor to increase the first frequency, if the difference is less than a first predefined value; and to decrease the first frequency, if the difference is less than a second predefined value. | 07-03-2014 |
20140203199 | AUTOMATIC WATER DRAINING DEVICE FOR AIR COMPRESSOR - The automatic water draining device for an air compressor contains an extension pipe having a first end connected to an outlet of the air compressor's air tank; a flow control valve connected to a second end of the extension pipe for controlling the amount of flow through the extension pipe; an electromagnetic valve connected to the second end of the extension pipe; and a circuit board electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve. The circuit board controls the electromagnetic valve so that, when the air compressor is started, the electromagnetic valve is opened for 3 to 5 seconds and then closed, and as such the water and debris accumulated in the air tank is drained. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209824 | Electromechanical Valve - An electromechanical valve includes, in a housing, a core of magnetic material surrounded by a coil to be supplied with excitation current, a valve seat attached to the housing with a space to the core, at least one outlet port in the valve seat and at least one inlet port communicating via the space, and a valve washer of magnetic material suspended in the space to close the outlet port in absence of excitation current to the coil, the valve washer cooperating with the core to open/close the outlet port when excitation current is supplied to the coil. | 07-31-2014 |
20140217316 | HIGH PRESSURE VALVE - Electromagnetically actuable high-pressure valve, having a valve seat which is arranged in a valve chamber and which can be closed off by a sealing element and which is arranged between a low-pressure side (N) and a high-pressure side (H) of the valve, wherein the sealing element is arranged so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position, having a movably arranged armature, and having an electrically energizable coil which is designed and arranged so as to be suitable for acting on the armature, wherein the armature and the sealing element are arranged in the valve chamber. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231683 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Multistage Electronic Controlled Gas Valves - Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of an electronic control unit for controlling an electronic controlled multistage gas valve (MGV) for adjusting gas flow to a gas fired appliance. In an exemplary embodiment, an electronic control unit generally includes an integrated furnace control (IFC) unit, a multistage gas valve control (MGVC) unit electronically coupled to the IFC unit, and a coil electronically coupled to the MGVC unit. The IFC unit is operable for providing at least one power supply signal over a first communication line and at least one pulse width modulated (PWM) duty cycle signal over a second communication line to the MGVC unit for controlling at least one of energizing and de-energizing of the coil. The electronic controlled MGV is adapted to move in response to a magnetic field generated by the coil. | 08-21-2014 |
20140246614 | PIEZOELECTRIC VALVE BASED ON LINEAR ACTUATOR - A piezoelectric valve has a body with an input passage and an output passage each configured to connect to a fluid flow system, a flow control member movable with respect to the valve seat between a fully open position and a closed position and a piezoelectric motor directly connected to the flow control member. The piezoelectric motor has a piezoelectric resonator in which two orthogonal vibrational modes across a length and a width of the piezoelectric resonator are excited, a working element and one or more contact sites providing frictional contact between the working element and the piezoelectric resonator. One of the working element and the piezoelectric resonator is connected to the flow control member and configured to move relative to the other of the working element and the piezoelectric resonator due to the frictional contact, thereby moving the flow control member. | 09-04-2014 |
20140264110 | Flush Actuator - A flush actuator for engaging a flush valve. The flush actuator provides a mechanism assembly for automatically flushing the flush valve. A sensor provides a presence detection to trigger the automatic flushing. Redundant manual activation is provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312251 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - An electromagnetic actuator is provided in which a mobile member is designed to slide inside a ferromagnetic frame along a displacement axis X-X′ between two end positions, when exposed to a magnetic flux circulating in said frame. The frame forms a magnetic circuit that extends in a single loop interrupted by two air gaps, each placed on the displacement axis of the mobile member. At the air gaps the flux generates two transverse magnetic fields in opposite directions. The mobile member includes a permanent magnet, polarized in a pre-determined direction and having an axial dimension such that in each end position, one end of the magnet extends into one of the air gaps and the opposite end of the magnet extends into the other air gap. | 10-23-2014 |
20140319390 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ELECTRORHEOLOGICAL FLUID VALVE - A printed circuit board electrorheological fluid valve and method with spaced, bonded, epoxy printed circuit board laminates defining flow channels therebetween. Electrodes are formed on opposite surfaces of the flow channels and surface pads on a laminate are electrically connected to the electrodes for applying a voltage thereto controlling the flow of electrorheological fluid in the flow channels. | 10-30-2014 |
20140374632 | Thermocouple connector adapted to an electromagnetic gas valve, and thermocouple comprising the connector - A thermocouple connector adapted to an electromagnetic valve, the electromagnetic valve having a quick-connect terminal with a base. The connector has an inner surface that faces the base when the connector is inserted transversally to the connection terminal. The connector includes guiding means that projects out in relation to the inner surface, extending longitudinally in the direction of insertion, adapted to guide the transverse insertion of the connector. The connector is configured to come into contact with the base through the guiding means. | 12-25-2014 |
20150028236 | VALVE ACTUATOR HAVING MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS - A valve actuator including a magnetic angle sensor is disclosed. The magnetic angle sensor may function as an absolute position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may also function as an incremental position encoder. The magnetic angle sensor may generate angular velocity data. The magnetic angle sensor may be used in quarter-turn and single-turn rotary valve actuators. The magnetic angle sensor may also be used in multi-turn rotary and linear valve actuators. | 01-29-2015 |
20150041691 | Diaphragm Valve - A diaphragm valve has a valve housing and a valve member movable relative to said housing. The valve member includes a diaphragm carrier that can be driven to execute a switchover motion having a sealing diaphragm mounted thereon, which delimits a valve chamber in which a valve seat is found. The sealing diaphragm has a sealing section opposite said valve seat belonging at least partially to a loose diaphragm section of the sealing diaphragm, which can lift from the diaphragm carrier to reduce the stress on the sealing diaphragm when said diaphragm carrier is removed from the valve seat during switching. | 02-12-2015 |
20150316051 | PUMP/COMPRESSOR VALVE SEAT - Valve assembly for a pump, the valve assembly including: a valve seat having a valve face ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150316168 | ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE - An electronic expansion valve is provided, a valve rod of which is provided with an axial through-hole in communication with a valve port, and a lateral wall of the axial through-hole of the valve seat is sealed with respect to the valve rod. An end surface of the valve rod includes a sealing surface in sealing contact with an end surface at the valve port, the sealing surface includes a first sealing surface to bear an action force of refrigerant at one connecting port and a second sealing surface to bear an action force of refrigerant at another connecting port, and the effective pressure-bearing area of the first sealing surface is equal to that of the second sealing surface. Further provided is an electronic expansion valve in line contact seal with the valve seat. | 11-05-2015 |
20150345449 | Valve for a Pump - A valve for a pump for delivering fuel includes a closing element mounted in a valve body so as to be movable along an axis, wherein the closing element is designed to close off a duct of the pump, wherein an actuator is provided which is operatively connected to the closing element, wherein the closing element has a first contact surface, wherein the actuator has a second contact surface, wherein the closing element and the actuator are in contact with one another via the contact surfaces, and wherein the contact surfaces are at least partially in the form of spherical surfaces. | 12-03-2015 |
20150369373 | Bending Frame for Extending Travel of an Actuator for a Mechanically Actuated Component - A bending frame extends the travel of an actuator for a mechanically actuated component. The bending frame includes a plurality of bendable longitudinal struts, which are arranged about a longitudinal axis on which the travel of the actuator runs. The longitudinal struts each extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and an application of force enacted by the actuator long the actuation path on the longitudinal struts causes same to bend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Respective cross struts extend out toward the longitudinal axis from each of the longitudinal struts, wherein a first end of a respective cross strut is articulated to a respective longitudinal strut and a second end of the respective cross strut opposite to the first end is provided in order to transmit force to the component in the direction of the longitudinal axis for the purpose of actuation thereof. The longitudinal struts and the cross struts interact with one another such that bending of the longitudinal struts causes the second ends of the cross struts to be displaced in the direction of the longitudinal axis, thereby extending the travel for mechanically actuating the component. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369630 | CHOKE CALIBRATION, POSITION, AND/OR TIME DISPLAY - This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to choke systems for drilling environments. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to choke calibration, position, and time display systems for drilling environments. In some examples, a choke display for providing choke status, position, time, and/or calibration information is provided, in some examples, an apparatus may include a circuit board having a right side and a left side, a first set of sensors disposed adjacent the right side of the circuit board, a second set of sensors disposed adjacent the left side of the circuit board, and a display portion configured to display a first mode and/or a second mode based on an actuation of the first set of sensors and an actuation of the second set of sensors. | 12-24-2015 |
20160018016 | Fluid Routing Device Having A Shape Memory Alloy Member - The subject invention provides a fluid routing device for directing the transportation of a fluid including a housing defining first and second corridors selectively fluidly coupled to one another, and a valve assembly capable of alternating between an open configuration fluidly coupling the first and second corridors and a closed configuration fluidly separating the first and second corridors. A shape memory alloy member alternates between a de-energized state and an energized state. A link is pivotably mounted to the housing and is coupled between the valve assembly and the shape memory alloy member. The link pivots between a first position when the shape memory alloy member is in the de-energized state and a second position when the shape memory alloy member is in the energized state which alternates the valve assembly between the closed configuration and the open configuration for selectively fluidly coupling the first and second corridors. | 01-21-2016 |
20160025229 | PISTON SLIDE VALVE - A piston slide valve including a valve housing, a piston slide mounted movably in the valve housing, which is reciprocally movable in the valve housing and configured to manipulate a fluid flow, and a valve drive. The valve drive includes a rotatable drive shaft, which is mechanically connected to the piston slide via a mechanical coupling. The mechanical coupling includes an actuating element which is eccentrically mounted on the rotatable drive shaft and which engages with a coupling piece that is attached to a radial outside of the piston slide, wherein either the actuating element has a spherical outer surface, which engages into said cylindrical opening of said coupling piece, or the coupling piece has an outer surface, which engages into a cylindrical opening of the actuating element. | 01-28-2016 |
20160033053 | VALVE DEVICE AND METHOD - A valve device, a damper with a valve device, and a method for operating the same are described. The valve device is formed with a flow channel through which a magnetorheological medium flows. A magnetic circuit device provides a magnetic field in the flow channel. The magnetic circuit device includes a hard magnetic magnet component and at least one electrical coil that can be controlled by a control device. The magnetic circuit device has two segments, which differ in the dynamic magnetic properties thereof. Thus, by way of a magnetic pulse that can be output by the electrical coil, a specific inhomogeneity of the magnetic field in the flow channel can be set and can be stored in the hard magnetic magnet component. | 02-04-2016 |
20160053912 | ACTUATING DEVICE - An actuating device for displacing a control device, such as a valve, gate valve, or the like, particularly for use in oil or gas production systems. The actuating device includes at least one torque motor having an electric drive and a thread drive that is rotatable by the electric drive. The actuating device also includes a threaded spindle, a screw nut, a torque control/regulation device, and a position detection device. The threaded spindle is axially displaceable to displace the control device between an advanced position and a retracted position. The torque motor is connected to the threaded spindle or screw nut in a rotationally-fixed manner and the position detection device is assigned to the threaded spindle and screw nut, respectively, to determine the axial position thereof. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053913 | Electric Valve Actuator - An electric valve actuator, including a power output member having a first engagement section; a rod member fixedly disposed on the power output member; a first transmission member pivotally disposed on the power output member and having a second engagement section and a first worm gear section; a second transmission member pivotally disposed on the rod member and having a shaft body section and an eccentric shaft section; a third transmission member pivotally disposed on the eccentric shaft section and having a third engagement section, a lower section of the third engagement section being engaged with the first engagement section, an upper section being engaged with the second engagement section; a fourth transmission member fixedly disposed on the shaft body section and having a second worm gear section; a first worm engaged with the first worm gear section; and a second worm engaged with the second worm gear section. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053914 | Electromagnetic Release for Valve - An emergency shut-off valve assembly includes a valve having a closure assembly that includes a closure member coupled to an arm that rotates about a shaft. The valve assembly also includes an actuation assembly having a securement member coupled to the shaft; and an electromagnet adapted to generate a first magnetic force in a first state and a second magnetic force in a second state. In the first state, a contact surface of the securement member is in contact with and magnetically coupled to a contact surface of the electromagnet such that the closure member, the arm, and the shaft are maintained in the first open position against a rotational force provided by a biasing member. In the second state, the closure member, the arm, and the shaft are rotated into the second closed position by the rotational force provided by the biasing member. | 02-25-2016 |
20160116079 | ARRANGEMENT OF AN ELECTROMAGNET FOR CONTROLLING A CENTRAL VALVE - An arrangement of an electromagnet ( | 04-28-2016 |
20160131268 | SEAT VALVE - A seat valve ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160153580 | ACTUATOR | 06-02-2016 |
20160185208 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL TANK DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING FUEL TANK DEVICE - A method for operating a fuel tank device for a motor vehicle, with a fuel tank to which a tank ventilation line is assigned, and with a tank shutoff valve for adjusting a flow-through cross section of the tank ventilation line is disclosed. The method includes impinging the tank shutoff valve with a first electric voltage for adjusting a first flow-through cross-section of the tank ventilation line and impinging the tank shutoff valve with a second electric voltage for adjusting a second flow-through cross section of the tank ventilation line; when switching from the first flow-through cross section to the second flow-through cross section and/or vice versa, impinging the tank shutoff valve for a defined transition time period with an .transition voltage which lies between the first voltage and the second voltage. | 06-30-2016 |
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