A multi-port valve assembly, which includes a housing, a rotor disposed in the housing such that the rotor is operable for being placed in a plurality of positions, and a first channel integrally formed as part of the rotor. The multi-port valve assembly includes various ports which are all integrally formed as part of the housing. The rotor is rotated such that the multi-port valve assembly is placed in one of a plurality of configurations having two or more flow paths, providing fluid communication between the various ports. The rotor may include a first side channel, a second side channel fluidically isolated from the first side channel, and where the first side channel and the second side channel are fluidically isolated from the first channel. The rotor may also a first channel and a second channel, and the second channel is fluidically isolated from the first channel.

A multi-port valve assembly, which includes a housing, a rotor disposed in the housing such that the rotor is operable for being placed in a plurality of positions, and a first channel integrally formed as part of the rotor. The multi-port valve assembly includes various ports which are all integrally formed as part of the housing. The rotor is rotated such that the multi-port valve assembly is placed in one of a plurality of configurations having two or more flow paths, providing fluid communication between the various ports. The rotor may include a first side channel, a second side channel fluidically isolated from the first side channel, and where the first side channel and the second side channel are fluidically isolated from the first channel. The rotor may also a first channel and a second channel, and the second channel is fluidically isolated from the first channel.

A control valve includes: a valve housing; a coolant port formed in the valve housing and through which coolant inflows; an oil cooler port formed in the valve housing; a heater port formed in the valve housing; a radiator port formed in the valve housing; a bypass flow path through which the coolant port and the heater port communicate; and a ball valve, wherein the coolant port and the oil cooler port selectively communicate and the coolant port and the radiator port selectively communicate while the ball valve rotates inside the valve housing, wherein a valve inlet which communicates with the coolant port is formed in the ball valve, and a first section outlet, a second section outlet, and a third section outlet, which selectively communicate with the valve inlet are formed consecutively on an outer periphery of the ball valve.

A modular valve system having fixed valve ports with frame openings on the exterior of each port. Corresponding connectors or plugs are designed to fit within the valve ports and be locked in place by a clip passing through the framed openings and around the connector or plug. The internal valve component may be electrically or mechanically controlled. The modular valve system may be connected to a vehicle coolant system to control fluid flow to a heat exchanger or bypassing the heat exchanger.

The present invention relates to a multiway valve for controlling at least one flow of at least one fluid, in particular within a motor vehicle, including at least one housing and one valve member disposed at least in areas within at least one valve space which is configured at least in areas within the housing, and by way of changing a rotary position of the valve member within the valve space about a first rotary axis, at least the amount of an inflow of the fluid from at least one first fluid connector into the valve space and/or at least the amount of outflow of the fluid out of the valve space is adjustable by at least one second fluid connector, and the multiway valve includes at least one insert which is disposed at least in areas between the valve member and the housing and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the housing.

A water-saving accessory for a toilet includes a basin, a three-port valve, and first and second lengths of tubing. The basin has inlet and outlet ports and is configured to be coupled to the toilet bowl or toilet seat. The valve is configured to be coupled to a fluid supply line. The first length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the valve and at a second end to the basin inlet port. The second length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the basin outlet port. The valve can be configured to be coupled to a flush line for the toilet bowl such that fluid is normally supplied from the fluid supply line to the flush line, and to be actuatable to divert fluid from the fluid supply line to the first length of tubing.

A water-saving accessory for a toilet includes a basin, a three-port valve, and first and second lengths of tubing. The basin has inlet and outlet ports and is configured to be coupled to the toilet bowl or toilet seat. The valve is configured to be coupled to a fluid supply line. The first length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the valve and at a second end to the basin inlet port. The second length of tubing is configured to be attached at a first end to the basin outlet port. The valve can be configured to be coupled to a flush line for the toilet bowl such that fluid is normally supplied from the fluid supply line to the flush line, and to be actuatable to divert fluid from the fluid supply line to the first length of tubing.

The disclosure relates to valve assemblies having a valve body including a first port, a second port and a fluid passageway extending therebetween. A valve member, having a through port, is arranged in the fluid passageway and is moveable between an open and closed positions. A sealing arrangement is arranged between the first port and the valve member and includes a sealing member arranged to seal against the valve member such that fluid cannot flow around an outer surface of the valve member. The sealing arrangement includes a sleeve arranged in the fluid passageway between the first port and the valve member. A deformable, incompressible, medium is contained around the sleeve and arranged such that, in use, a fluid within the sleeve exerts an outward pressure on the sleeve causing the sleeve to deform and act on the medium to push the sealing member against the valve member.

A refrigerant control valve apparatus includes a valve body accommodated inside a valve housing, the valve housing being formed with an inlet port and a discharge port. A seal mechanism includes a seal body and a biasing mechanism. The seal mechanism is provided with a first pressure receiving surface receiving pressure of the refrigerant, which acts in a direction same as a biasing direction of the biasing mechanism, and a second pressure receiving surface receiving pressure of the refrigerant, which acts in a direction opposite to the biasing direction of the biasing mechanism. The first pressure receiving surface and the second first pressure receiving surface are formed to include an equal area to each other, and the seal mechanism is accommodated within a seal accommodation space such that pressure of the refrigerant from the inlet port acts on the first pressure receiving surface and the second pressure receiving surface.

A refrigerant control valve apparatus includes a valve body accommodated inside a valve housing, the valve housing being formed with an inlet port and a discharge port. A seal mechanism includes a seal body and a biasing mechanism. The seal mechanism is provided with a first pressure receiving surface receiving pressure of the refrigerant, which acts in a direction same as a biasing direction of the biasing mechanism, and a second pressure receiving surface receiving pressure of the refrigerant, which acts in a direction opposite to the biasing direction of the biasing mechanism. The first pressure receiving surface and the second first pressure receiving surface are formed to include an equal area to each other, and the seal mechanism is accommodated within a seal accommodation space such that pressure of the refrigerant from the inlet port acts on the first pressure receiving surface and the second pressure receiving surface.