Patent classifications
F16K2200/204
Plunger actuated valve
A plunger actuated valve system is provided. The plunger actuated valve system includes a discharge valve, a stem extending from the discharge valve, and a suction valve coupled with the stem. The suction valve can be operable to abut against a plunger as the plunger translates in a first direction such that the suction valve is in a closed configuration. The suction valve includes a latching component operable to abut against a catch surface of the plunger when the plunger translates in a second direction opposite of the first direction such that the suction valve translates in the second direction.
Eccentric Backflow Preventer
A backflow prevention device includes a main pipe body extending along a first center longitudinal axis, at least one check valve disposed within the main pipe body, an inlet pipe connected to an inlet side of the main pipe body, and an outlet pipe connected to an outlet side of the main pipe body. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extend along a second center longitudinal axis. The first center longitudinal axis is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in a direction perpendicular to the first and second center longitudinal axes. A center of the valve seat of the at least one check valve is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in the direction perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axes.
DYNAMIC VALVE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
A portable electronic device comprising: an enclosure having an enclosure wall that forms an interior chamber and a sound output port to an ambient environment; a transducer positioned within the interior chamber and dividing the interior chamber into a front volume chamber coupling a first side of the transducer to the sound output port and a back volume chamber coupled to a second side of the transducer; and an electromechanical valve comprising a number of flaps operable to open and close a vent to the interior chamber, the front volume chamber or the back volume chamber.
Self-sealing breakaway valve
The present invention is directed to a self-sealing breakaway valve having a poppet-style design. The breakaway valve may be made from two body portions coupled together by one or more frangible fasteners in order to form a flow path through the breakaway valve. Each body portion may include a valve mechanism responsive to separation of the two body portions from each other to cause closure of the flow path in the respective body portion. The valve mechanisms may be releasably coupled together by a coupling key configured to restrict movement of each valve mechanism, so that the flow path within the breakaway valve remains open. Upon separation of the two body portions from each other, the coupling key may be released from the valve mechanisms allowing for closure of the flow path by the valve mechanisms thereby preventing fluid leakage from the breakaway valve.
CONSTANT FLOW REGULATOR
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a system designed to compensate for flow disturbances when changing a flow rate in the system. The system includes a flow source device having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to receive fluid at a first pressure, and the outlet is configured to output the fluid at a second pressure that is higher than the first pressure. The system also includes a fluid control device having an inlet port and a drain port. The inlet port of the fluid control device is configured to receive flow from the outlet of the flow source device. Further, the system includes a constant flow regulator configured to provide a leakage flow to a drain output. The constant flow regulator is configured to decrease the leakage flow in response to the drain port of the fluid control device.
VALVE ASSEMBLY
A valve assembly for an anti-ice system of an aircraft. The valve assembly comprises: a valve body; a first piston; and a regulating piston. The valve body defines a valve inlet, a valve outlet, a fluid passage between the valve inlet and the valve outlet, and a core portion defining a first chamber by cooperation with the first piston and a regulating chamber by cooperation with the regulating piston. The first piston is moveable between a first position and a second position, and the regulating piston is movable between a first position and a second position. The first piston overlaps the regulating piston when the first piston is its first position and the regulating piston is in its second position.
Pressure-reduction devices for fluid systems
Pressure-reduction devices for fluid systems are disclosed. An example device includes a housing defining an axial fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet. A first plate is fixed to the housing and positioned in the axial fluid passageway. A second plate is positioned adjacent the first plate in the axial fluid passageway. The second plate is moveable relative to the first plate between a first position to move the pressure-reducing device to a closed position to restrict or prevent fluid flow through the axial fluid passageway and a second position to move the pressure-reducing device to an open position to allow fluid flow through the axial fluid passageway.
VALVE SYSTEM
A valve system includes a housing that houses a fluid path having an inlet side and an outlet side, and a fluid purge port disposed at and in fluid communication with the outlet side of the fluid path. The housing includes: an inlet valve disposed in fluid communication with the fluid path at the inlet side and in operable communication with an inlet gear; an outlet valve disposed in fluid communication with the fluid path at the outlet side and in operable communication with an outlet gear; and a control gear disposed in operable communication with both the inlet gear and the outlet gear.
Balance structure for a regulator
A fluid regulator includes an actuator assembly disposed in a valve body. A sleeve includes a cylindrical wall, a first plate, and a second plate. Each of the first plate and the second plate is disposed in a cavity of the sleeve. A stem extends through the sleeve and is axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the body, and includes a passage extending partially through the stem. The actuator assembly includes first and second pistons. First, second, third, and fourth chambers are separately disposed between the sleeve, the first or second plate, or the first or second piston. The first and third chambers are in fluid communication, and the second and fourth chambers are in fluid communication via the passage of the stem. The actuator assembly actuates a control element in response to a fluid pressure receivable in the first, second, third, and/or fourth chambers.
BURST DISC SYSTEMS
A burst disc system can include a plurality of burst discs serially arranged to successively rupture one at a time. Each burst disc can be configured to rupture at one or more set burst pressures. The system can include an indicator configured to allow a user to receive an indication that a last burst disc of the plurality of burst discs has ruptured.