G05D16/04

Hydraulic control valve configured to use a pilot signal as a substitute load-sense signal

An example valve assembly is configured: generate a valve load-sense pressure signal indicative of a pressure level at a workport of an actuator; generate a pilot fluid signal to be communicated to a worksection of a valve assembly to enable shifting a spool in the worksection; compare a first pressure level of the valve load-sense pressure signal to a second pressure level of the pilot fluid signal; and communicate the pilot fluid signal to a load-sense port fluidly coupled to a load-sensing source of pressurized fluid when the second pressure level of the pilot fluid signal exceeds the first pressure level of the valve load-sense pressure signal.

Load-sensing multi-way valve work section

Disclosed is a load-sensing multi-way valve work section comprising a valve body, which comprises a compensation valve and a reversing valve both formed therein, wherein the compensation valve is provided with a compensation valve bore formed in the valve body and a compensation valve spool accommodated in the compensation valve bore, with a compensation valve oil inlet chamber, a compensation valve oil outlet chamber, a spring-side control chamber and a springless-side control chamber all being formed inside the compensation valve bore; wherein the reversing valve is provided with a reversing valve bore formed in the valve body and a reversing valve spool accommodated in the reversing valve bore, the reversing valve spool being configured to control communications among a main oil inlet chamber, a first working oil chamber, a second working oil chamber, a first oil return chamber, a second oil return chamber, a first load-sensing feedback pressure sensing opening and a second load-sensing feedback pressure sensing opening formed in the reversing valve bore, the compensation valve oil outlet chamber being communicated to the main oil inlet chamber; and wherein the load-sensing multi-way valve work section also defines a feedback passage formed within the valve body, the feedback passage being configured to communicate one of the first and second load-sensing feedback pressure sensing openings with the spring-side control chamber depending on a position of the reversing valve spool in the reversing valve bore.

Breathing apparatus equipment
11000714 · 2021-05-11 · ·

There is disclosed breathing apparatus equipment which may be in the form of a waist mountable manifold. The breathing apparatus equipment comprises a manifold having a manifold inlet port for a source of breathable gas and at least one manifold outlet port for delivering breathable gas to a user. The equipment further comprises a strap arranged to be worn by the user, and a holder coupled to the strap and having a socket. The socket is configured such that the manifold can be removably located within the socket in multiple orientations.

Breathing apparatus equipment
11000714 · 2021-05-11 · ·

There is disclosed breathing apparatus equipment which may be in the form of a waist mountable manifold. The breathing apparatus equipment comprises a manifold having a manifold inlet port for a source of breathable gas and at least one manifold outlet port for delivering breathable gas to a user. The equipment further comprises a strap arranged to be worn by the user, and a holder coupled to the strap and having a socket. The socket is configured such that the manifold can be removably located within the socket in multiple orientations.

Hydraulic control system having four-position main pressure regulator
11022155 · 2021-06-01 · ·

A hydraulic control system for use with a transmission of a vehicle powertrain system includes a four-position main pressure regulator that selectively combines input fluid flow and pressure from two independent fluid sources and provides output fluid flow to two dependent sources of the transmission.

Hydraulic control system having four-position main pressure regulator
11022155 · 2021-06-01 · ·

A hydraulic control system for use with a transmission of a vehicle powertrain system includes a four-position main pressure regulator that selectively combines input fluid flow and pressure from two independent fluid sources and provides output fluid flow to two dependent sources of the transmission.

Apparatus and method for flow equipartition

A system includes a first pressure-adjusting device positioned in a first line and a second pressure-adjusting device positioned in a second line. The first pressure-adjusting device is actuated solely via a first pneumatic signal output from a first pilot valve to control a downstream pressure in the first line. The second pressure-adjusting device is actuated via the first pneumatic signal in a first mode of operation, and is actuated via a second pneumatic signal output from a second pilot valve in a second mode of operation to control a downstream pressure in the second line.

Gas regulator internal vent limiting device

A pressure regulator is described. The pressure regulator includes a diaphragm, a vent limiting component, a relief valve stem, and a main spring. The diaphragm has an inner edge that defines a main relief opening. The vent limiting component is positioned within the main relief opening and adjacent to an upper side of the diaphragm about the inner edge. The vent limiting component defines an orifice, wherein the lower side of the diaphragm is in fluid communication with the upper side of the diaphragm through the orifice. The relief valve stem is positioned adjacent to a lower side of the diaphragm about the inner edge. The main spring is configured to provide a force to the vent limiting component to removably secure the vent limiting component to the diaphragm.

Depressurizing A Branch Pipe
20210089060 · 2021-03-25 ·

A method for depressurizing a pipe includes forming, by an ejector assembly, a seal between a first pipe and a second pipe fluidically coupled to the tee pipe fitting. The first pipe flows a first fluid at a first pressure, and the second pipe flows a second fluid at a second pressure lower than the first pressure. The ejector assembly includes a nozzle converging along a flow direction of the first fluid flowing in the first pipe, and a mixing chamber at an outlet of the nozzle, the mixing chamber comprising an outlet is in fluid communication with the second pipe. The method also includes flowing the first fluid from the first pipe into the ejector assembly through the nozzle so that the pressure of the first fluid decreases to a third pressure lower than the second pressure to draw the second fluid into the mixing chamber.

Depressurizing A Branch Pipe
20210089060 · 2021-03-25 ·

A method for depressurizing a pipe includes forming, by an ejector assembly, a seal between a first pipe and a second pipe fluidically coupled to the tee pipe fitting. The first pipe flows a first fluid at a first pressure, and the second pipe flows a second fluid at a second pressure lower than the first pressure. The ejector assembly includes a nozzle converging along a flow direction of the first fluid flowing in the first pipe, and a mixing chamber at an outlet of the nozzle, the mixing chamber comprising an outlet is in fluid communication with the second pipe. The method also includes flowing the first fluid from the first pipe into the ejector assembly through the nozzle so that the pressure of the first fluid decreases to a third pressure lower than the second pressure to draw the second fluid into the mixing chamber.