Patent classifications
F16K31/52416
Integrated flow control valve and engine system including the same
The integrated flow control valve according to the present disclosure is a cam-lift type integrated flow control valve, and an additional valve is integrally formed with at least one of a plurality of valves, this additional valve is configured to be moved upward and downward in response to vertical movement of the corresponding valve to open and close an additional outlet except for a plurality of outlets which are opened and closed by the plurality of valves. In an engine system according to the present disclosure, a flow of coolant flowing into a heater, an oil cooler, a radiator and an exhaust gas heat exchanger in the engine system is integratedly controlled through control of the above described integrated control valve, so that it is possible to effectively control a flow rate of coolant as well as a temperature of coolant.
Switching valve
A switching valve is constructed such that a rotor is rotatably provided inside a body and a cover member is provided with respect to the body so as to face a table part of the rotor. A gap having a prescribed interval is provided between an upper surface of the table part and the cover member, and a valve body biased toward the cover member side is provided to the table part. When rotating, the rotor does not slide on the bottom surface of the cover member, and leakage of a liquid from an inlet port is prevented due to the valve body seated on and closing an outlet port that is not the outlet port which is provided to the cover member so as to cause the liquid to be outputted therethrough.
Coolant control valve and cooling system having the same
A coolant control valve unit for a vehicle is disclosed. The coolant control valve unit includes a cam having an upper surface to which a driving axle is connected and a lower surface having at least one sloped surface with a profile set in a rotation direction on the basis of the driving axle, a valve provided in a rod supported on one side of the sloped surface, an actuator rotating the driving axle to push the rod along the profile of the sloped surface of the cam to cause the valve to open and close a coolant passage, a cam cover supporting an upper surface of the cam, and an annular cam bearing interposed between the cam cover and the cam, excluding a central region in which the driving axle is formed.
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.
Electronic venting in a saddle fuel tank
A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a saddle fuel tank, a control module, a first and second solenoid, and a first and second vent line. The saddle fuel tank can have a first lobe and a second lobe. The first vent line can have a first vent port located in the first lobe of the saddle fuel tank. The first solenoid is configured to open and close the first vent port. The second vent line can have a second vent port located in the second lobe of the saddle fuel tank. The second solenoid is configured to open and close the second vent port. The control module sends a signal to the first and second solenoids to close the first and second vents upon reaching a full fuel condition.
Control method of cooling system
A control method for a cooling system includes determining, by the controller, whether the output signal of the ambient temperature sensor satisfies a predetermined an ambient low temperature driving condition, determining, by the controller, whether the output signal of the first coolant temperature sensor satisfies a predetermined first low temperature driving condition when the output signal of the ambient temperature sensor satisfies the predetermined the ambient low temperature driving condition and controlling, by the controller, the operation of the coolant control valve unit to open the first coolant passage and the third coolant passage and to close the second coolant passage when the output signal of the first coolant temperature sensor satisfies the predetermined first low temperature driving condition.
Cam actuated coolant control valve
In one embodiment, a thermal management module is disclosed that includes: a housing defining a plurality of ports and at least one camshaft opening, the housing defining at least one chamber; a camshaft extending through the at least one camshaft opening into the chamber, the camshaft including a plurality of cams; a plurality of seal assemblies each surrounding a respective port of the plurality of ports; and a plurality of stoppers each arranged with a respective port of the plurality of ports. In one aspect, at least one port of the plurality of ports includes a guidance finger adapted to guide a respective stopper of the plurality of stoppers. In another aspect, openings defined by at least two ports of the plurality of ports overlap in an axial direction of the openings.
SNAP-FIT LEVER FOR A VALVE ASSEMBLY
A snap-fit lever for actuation of a valve assembly has an elongated valve stem with a ball. The snap-fit lever has a handle portion and a seat portion coupled to the handle portion. The seat portion defines an entry, a retention cavity, and a passage from the entry to the retention cavity. The passage guides the ball from the entry to the retention cavity. The snap-fit lever has deflectable fingers protruding from the seat portion to form part of the retention cavity and the passage. The deflectable fingers deflect to allow the ball to move from the passage into the retention cavity and capture the ball. The deflectable fingers enable rotation of the handle portion about a first axis of the elongated valve stem and allow rotation of the handle portion about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis for moving the elongated valve stem into an actuated position.
SOCKET DEVICE
The present disclosure discloses a socket device comprising a fixing portion. The fixing portion comprises a socket portion, a water inflow passage, a first water outflow passage, a second water outflow passage, a first switching mechanism, a first water dividing passage, and a first control mechanism. The socket portion comprises a switch. The second water outflow passage, the first water outflow passage and the second water outflow passage are switched to be connected to the water inflow passage by the first switching mechanism. The switch is connected to the first switching mechanism to drive the first switching mechanism. The first control mechanism is configured to control the water inflow passage to be connected to the first water dividing passage or control the first water dividing passage to be opened or to be closed.
FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL
An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.