Patent classifications
F16K11/044
Stackable pump and valve coolant modules
A module for a fluid circuit of a vehicle includes a unitary housing. The unitary housing of the module contains a fluid moving device, a fluid control device, and a power sharing connection. The power sharing device is configured to provide power to the fluid moving device and the fluid control device.
DYNAMIC CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
A dynamic control valve assembly for use in filling a liquid carbon dioxide storage and gas delivery system is provided, the assembly comprising: a valve body; an end nut with an inlet port for receiving liquid carbon dioxide; a chamber; an inlet cavity; a liquid port; a gas port; and a dynamic compound valve stem assembly for blocking the gas port while liquid carbon dioxide is delivered through the inlet port and allowing the liquid carbon dioxide to flow through the liquid port for storage in a liquid cylinder, and open the gas port and block the inlet port in order to allow carbon dioxide gasses from boiling liquid carbon dioxide within the liquid cylinder to pass through the gas port for storage in a gas cylinder until system pressure and temperature equilibrium is reached. The dynamic compound valve stem assembly comprises: a stem body having an inlet port poppet and a gas port poppet; an inlet cavity collar; and in some embodiments a collar biasing spring. The compound valve assembly is adapted to block the inlet port upon completion of the delivery of liquid carbon to the system when the system has an initial low pressure. The carbon dioxide gas may then be drawn from the gas cylinder for use in use in carbonated beverages and other applications such as agricultural and medical uses.
MIXING CARTRIDGE WITH WEDGE-SHAPED VERTEBRAL BODIES
A mixing cartridge (1) for a sanitary faucet, comprising at least: a mixing chamber (2) having at least one hot-water inlet (3) for hot water and at least one cold-water inlet (4) for cold water, and a vortex element (5) for at least partially swirling the hot water and the cold water in the mixing chamber (2), wherein the vortex element (5) comprises a plurality of outer wedge-shaped vortex bodies (6) and a plurality of inner wedge-shaped vortex bodies (7).
MIXING CARTRIDGE WITH WEDGE-SHAPED VERTEBRAL BODIES
A mixing cartridge (1) for a sanitary faucet, comprising at least: a mixing chamber (2) having at least one hot-water inlet (3) for hot water and at least one cold-water inlet (4) for cold water, and a vortex element (5) for at least partially swirling the hot water and the cold water in the mixing chamber (2), wherein the vortex element (5) comprises a plurality of outer wedge-shaped vortex bodies (6) and a plurality of inner wedge-shaped vortex bodies (7).
DYNAMIC CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
A dynamic control valve assembly for use in filling a liquid carbon dioxide storage and gas delivery system is provided, the assembly comprising: a valve body; an end nut with an inlet port for receiving liquid carbon dioxide; a chamber; an inlet cavity; a liquid port; a gas port; and a dynamic compound valve stem assembly for blocking the gas port while liquid carbon dioxide is delivered through the inlet port and allowing the liquid carbon dioxide to flow through the liquid port for storage in a liquid cylinder, and open the gas port and block the inlet port in order to allow carbon dioxide gasses from boiling liquid carbon dioxide within the liquid cylinder to pass through the gas port for storage in a gas cylinder until system pressure and temperature equilibrium is reached. The dynamic compound valve stem assembly comprises: a stem body having an inlet port poppet and a gas port poppet; an inlet cavity collar; and in some embodiments a collar biasing spring. The compound valve assembly is adapted to block the inlet port upon completion of the delivery of liquid carbon to the system when the system has an initial low pressure. The carbon dioxide gas may then be drawn from the gas cylinder for use in use in carbonated beverages and other applications such as agricultural and medical uses.
Solenoid valve
A solenoid valve assembly is provided. The solenoid valve assembly includes a pilot assembly, a body, and a main poppet valve assembly. The pilot assembly includes a frame having an external wall and an internal wall forming an annular cavity. The body includes an inlet cavity, a channel, an outlet cavity, and a main poppet valve seat disposed in the channel between the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity. The main poppet valve assembly includes a main poppet valve and two movable sealing elements. The main poppet valve has a cylindrical shape having an internal diameter, an external diameter, and grooves. The main poppet valve is at least partially disposed in the annular cavity and configured to shut the main poppet valve seat. The movable sealing elements are disposed in the grooves to seal the main poppet valve to the external wall and the internal wall of the frame.
Solenoid valve
A solenoid valve assembly is provided. The solenoid valve assembly includes a pilot assembly, a body, and a main poppet valve assembly. The pilot assembly includes a frame having an external wall and an internal wall forming an annular cavity. The body includes an inlet cavity, a channel, an outlet cavity, and a main poppet valve seat disposed in the channel between the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity. The main poppet valve assembly includes a main poppet valve and two movable sealing elements. The main poppet valve has a cylindrical shape having an internal diameter, an external diameter, and grooves. The main poppet valve is at least partially disposed in the annular cavity and configured to shut the main poppet valve seat. The movable sealing elements are disposed in the grooves to seal the main poppet valve to the external wall and the internal wall of the frame.
Valve with anti-cavitation features
An example valve includes: (i) a valve body comprising a supply port and an operating port; (ii) a sleeve comprising a first opening fluidly coupled to the supply port, a second opening fluidly coupled to the operating port, and a seat; (in) a spool configured to move axially within the sleeve, wherein the spool is configured to he seated on the seat of the sleeve when the valve is unactuated, and wherein when the valve is actuated, the spool moves such that a gap is formed at the seat; and (iv) a flow restriction disposed downstream of the gap, wherein when the valve is actuated, fluid is allowed to flow from the supply port through the first opening and the gap and through die flow′ restriction prior to flowing through the second opening to the operating port, such that the flow restriction generates an increased pressure level at the gap.
Valve with anti-cavitation features
An example valve includes: (i) a valve body comprising a supply port and an operating port; (ii) a sleeve comprising a first opening fluidly coupled to the supply port, a second opening fluidly coupled to the operating port, and a seat; (in) a spool configured to move axially within the sleeve, wherein the spool is configured to he seated on the seat of the sleeve when the valve is unactuated, and wherein when the valve is actuated, the spool moves such that a gap is formed at the seat; and (iv) a flow restriction disposed downstream of the gap, wherein when the valve is actuated, fluid is allowed to flow from the supply port through the first opening and the gap and through die flow′ restriction prior to flowing through the second opening to the operating port, such that the flow restriction generates an increased pressure level at the gap.
Valve Assembly and Method
A method for assembling a valve is disclosed. The valve includes a first fluid port, a second fluid port, a fluid path providing fluid communication therebetween, a moveable member, a biasing member and a pressure compensation membrane. The method includes the steps of providing a base member comprising an abutment for receiving a first of the biasing member and the pressure compensation membrane; assembling the biasing member and the pressure compensation membrane with the base member; and affixing a fixing member to the base member to retain the biasing member and the pressure compensation membrane between the fixing member and the abutment.