Patent classifications
F16K11/166
ENGINE SYSTEM
An engine system includes an internal combustion engine with two sets of cylinders, a turbocharger, two exhaust conduits providing fluid communication between the turbocharger and an exhaust of the cylinders, and an exhaust gas recirculation system including a recirculation valve. Two proportional exhaust valves are adapted to control a flow of exhaust gas in the two exhaust conduits. An actuator includes an output component operating the recirculation valve and the two exhaust valves. In a neutral position, the two exhaust valves are open and the recirculation valve is closed. A first movement of the output component, from its neutral position towards a first position, open the recirculation valve and close a first of the two exhaust valve. A second movement, from the first position and in the same direction as the first movement, close the second exhaust valve and hold open the recirculation valve and closed the first exhaust valve.
SERIES-CONNECTION TYPE SERVO VALVE MECHANISM
Provided is a series-connection type servo valve mechanism. The mechanism includes: a drive motor, a first valve seat, and a second valve seat, a first guide block, a first eccentric wheel, a second guide block, a second eccentric wheel, a first eccentric shaft, a second eccentric shaft, a first valve core seat, a second valve core seat, a first valve core, a second valve core, a first valve rod, a second valve rod, a first valve core plug, and a second valve core plug. The first guide block is capable of driving the first valve core plug through the first valve rod to move and cooperating with the first valve core to open or close an internal channel of the first valve core seat.
Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers
Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). The fluid flow control system includes: (a) a manifold body defining an internal chamber; (b) at least a first port in fluid communication with the internal chamber; (c) at least a first valve (including a first valve activator) controlling fluid flow through the first port; and (d) a movable cam at least partially within the internal chamber. Valve activator surface(s) on the cam interact with the valve activator(s) to selectively open and close valve(s) based on cam positioning.
Switching assembly for pressure relief valves
A switching assembly for diverting fluid flow can include a pair of chambers each having a three-way valve positioned therein. An actuator, which can include a lever and one or more gears, may be coupled with each three-way valve to allow an operator to divert flow through each three-way valve by means of the actuator. The switching assembly can be coupled with one or more pressure relief valves, allowing an operator to safely replace a pressure relief cartridge by diverting flow away from the corresponding pressure relief valve without diverting flow upstream or temporarily shutting off a fluid line.
ENGINE SYSTEM
An engine system includes an internal combustion engine with two sets of cylinders, a turbocharger, two exhaust conduits providing fluid communication between the turbocharger and an exhaust of the cylinders, and an exhaust gas recirculation system including a recirculation valve. Two proportional exhaust valves are adapted to control a flow of exhaust gas in the two exhaust conduits. An actuator includes an output component operating the recirculation valve and the two exhaust valves. In a neutral position, the two exhaust valves are open and the recirculation valve is closed. A first movement of the output component, from its neutral position towards a first position, open the recirculation valve and close a first of the two exhaust valve. A second movement, from the first position and in the same direction as the first movement, close the second exhaust valve and hold open the recirculation valve and closed the first exhaust valve.
Multi-Stage, Multi-Path Rotary Disc
A control valve includes a valve body having a main valve passageway. A flow control assembly is positioned in the main valve passageway and includes a first control element, and a second control element rotatable relative to the first control element between a closed position, a first position, and a second position. In the closed position, the first and second control elements form a plug which prevents fluid flow through the main valve passageway. In the first position, the first and second control elements collectively define a first control passageway therethrough, and in the second position, the first and second control elements collectively define the first control passageway and a second control passageway therethrough.
VALVE DEVICE
A valve device includes a first valve element and a second valve element. The first valve element has a first sliding surface which is opposed to the second valve element. The second valve element has a second sliding surface which is opposed to the first valve element. The first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are configured to slide relative to each other to change an opening degree of an opening between a first flow passage and a second flow passage. An edge portion of at least one sliding surface among the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface is joined to a sloped surface which is sloped by an acute angle relative to a mating sliding surface which is another sliding surface among the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface and mates with the at least one sliding surface.
Valve Actuator
A valve actuator (6) selectively opens and closes a plurality of valves (8). The actuator includes a drive motor (5) that selectively rotates a first rotor (4) about an axis (0) in first and second rotational directions. A second rotor (2) is rotatable about the axis only in the first rotational direction. Actuating fingers (3) are movably mounted in operative connection with the first rotor through drive pins (4a) and are guided to move radially by guides (2a) positioned on the second rotor. A coupling including drive rods (4b) which extend from the first rotor and are movable within arcuate slots (2b) on the second rotor, enables relative rotational movement of the rotors and the outer ends of the actuating fingers to be selectively radially extended and retracted. The outer ends of the actuating fingers are engaged with one or more valves to control the flow of working fluid.
Rotary sampling valve and device equipped with such a valve
The invention relates to a sampling valve and to a device equipped with such a valve notably allowing haematology measurements to be taken from a blood sample. The valve comprise two external parts, one internal part clamped between said external parts, and means for regulating the relative angular position of these parts about an axis of rotation. The internal part has opposite surfaces pressing in a sealed and sliding manner against adjacent surfaces of the external parts. The external parts comprise orifices, loops and ducts, said loops and said ducts being arranged in such a way as to communicate selectively with orifices passing through the internal part. The valve parts have no aliquot return groove or recess or labyrinth, thereby eliminating regions of turbulence. The valve is characterized in that two of the parts are able to rotate about the axis of rotation with respect to one of the said parts which is stationary, the rotary parts preferably being the external parts. The sampling valve also makes it possible to form calibrated volumes of a sample taken in the loops and/or the orifices of the internal part.
Expansion valve with a distributor
An expansion valve (1) comprising an inlet opening (2) and a distributor (4) being arranged to distribute fluid medium received from the inlet opening to at least two parallel flow paths (3). At least two outlet openings (3) are adapted to deliver fluid in an at least partially gaseous state, and each outlet opening is fluidly connected to one of the parallel flow paths. A first valve part (7) and a second valve part (5) are arranged movably relative to each other in such a manner that the mutual position of the first valve part and the second valve part determines the opening degree of the expansion valve. Since the distributor (4) forms part of the expansion valve, it distributes the fluid medium to the parallel flow paths prior to or during expansion of the fluid medium, i.e. while the fluid medium is in a substantially liquid state. This makes it easier to control the distribution of fluid medium to the parallel flow paths in a uniform manner.