F16K29/02

Valve rotating device

A valve rotating device has an annular main body, an annular cover body, and an annular axial spring element. The main body has multiple pockets of variable depth so that raceways are formed for balls situated therein, wherein tangential springs press the balls against ends of the pockets in the circumferential direction. The cover body is rotatable relative to the main body about an axis and is axially displaceable, and has an annular first support element, an annular second support element, and a connection, wherein the support elements are axially spaced apart from one another and the connection connects the support elements so that they are fixed relative to one another. The axial spring element at a first end rests on an annular stop surface of the main body, and at a second end rests on a surface of the first support element, wherein the axial spring element is situated between the first support element and the second support element. A surface of the second support element facing away from the axial spring element rests against the balls, and the balls and the axial spring element are arranged in an overlapping manner in the axial direction.

Valve rotating device

A valve rotating device has an annular main body, an annular cover body, and an annular axial spring element. The main body has multiple pockets of variable depth so that raceways are formed for balls situated therein, wherein tangential springs press the balls against ends of the pockets in the circumferential direction. The cover body is rotatable relative to the main body about an axis and is axially displaceable, and has an annular first support element, an annular second support element, and a connection, wherein the support elements are axially spaced apart from one another and the connection connects the support elements so that they are fixed relative to one another. The axial spring element at a first end rests on an annular stop surface of the main body, and at a second end rests on a surface of the first support element, wherein the axial spring element is situated between the first support element and the second support element. A surface of the second support element facing away from the axial spring element rests against the balls, and the balls and the axial spring element are arranged in an overlapping manner in the axial direction.

MIXING VALVE WITH ANTI-SCALING FEATURES AND METHODS OF OPERATION

A mixing valve for a water heater appliance includes a valve body that defines a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber being in fluid communication with a cold water inlet conduit and a hot water inlet conduit. A plunger valve is mounted within the valve body and is moveable along a translation axis to regulate a flow of water from the hot water inlet conduit and the cold water inlet conduit. A controller periodically initiates a cleaning cycle wherein the plunger valve is moved through a full range of motion (e.g., full hot to full cold). The cleaning cycle may only be performed if there is no water flowing through the mixing valve, e.g., as determined by temperature sensor measurements.

MIXING VALVE WITH ANTI-SCALING FEATURES AND METHODS OF OPERATION

A mixing valve for a water heater appliance includes a valve body that defines a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber being in fluid communication with a cold water inlet conduit and a hot water inlet conduit. A plunger valve is mounted within the valve body and is moveable along a translation axis to regulate a flow of water from the hot water inlet conduit and the cold water inlet conduit. A controller periodically initiates a cleaning cycle wherein the plunger valve is moved through a full range of motion (e.g., full hot to full cold). The cleaning cycle may only be performed if there is no water flowing through the mixing valve, e.g., as determined by temperature sensor measurements.

VALVE ROTATING DEVICE
20200347755 · 2020-11-05 ·

A valve rotating device has an annular main body, an annular cover body, and an annular axial spring element. The main body has multiple pockets of variable depth so that raceways are formed for balls situated therein, wherein tangential springs press the balls against ends of the pockets in the circumferential direction. The cover body is rotatable relative to the main body about an axis and is axially displaceable, and has an annular first support element, an annular second support element, and a connection, wherein the support elements are axially spaced apart from one another and the connection connects the support elements so that they are fixed relative to one another. The axial spring element at a first end rests on an annular stop surface of the main body, and at a second end rests on a surface of the first support element, wherein the axial spring element is situated between the first support element and the second support element. A surface of the second support element facing away from the axial spring element rests against the balls, and the balls and the axial spring element are arranged in an overlapping manner in the radial direction.

VALVE ROTATING DEVICE
20200347755 · 2020-11-05 ·

A valve rotating device has an annular main body, an annular cover body, and an annular axial spring element. The main body has multiple pockets of variable depth so that raceways are formed for balls situated therein, wherein tangential springs press the balls against ends of the pockets in the circumferential direction. The cover body is rotatable relative to the main body about an axis and is axially displaceable, and has an annular first support element, an annular second support element, and a connection, wherein the support elements are axially spaced apart from one another and the connection connects the support elements so that they are fixed relative to one another. The axial spring element at a first end rests on an annular stop surface of the main body, and at a second end rests on a surface of the first support element, wherein the axial spring element is situated between the first support element and the second support element. A surface of the second support element facing away from the axial spring element rests against the balls, and the balls and the axial spring element are arranged in an overlapping manner in the radial direction.

Spray gun and adjustment valve thereof
10247313 · 2019-04-02 ·

A spray gun includes a spray gun main body and an adjustment valve. The spray gun main body has an air intake passage, a first air outlet passage, a second air outlet passage, and a mounting hole defined therein. The mounting hole is in communication with the air intake passage, the first air outlet passage and the second air outlet passage. The adjustment valve is mounted to the spray gun main body and located in the mounting hole. The adjustment valve includes a first operating member and a second operating member. The second operating member is movably mounted on the first operating member.

Spray gun and adjustment valve thereof
10247313 · 2019-04-02 ·

A spray gun includes a spray gun main body and an adjustment valve. The spray gun main body has an air intake passage, a first air outlet passage, a second air outlet passage, and a mounting hole defined therein. The mounting hole is in communication with the air intake passage, the first air outlet passage and the second air outlet passage. The adjustment valve is mounted to the spray gun main body and located in the mounting hole. The adjustment valve includes a first operating member and a second operating member. The second operating member is movably mounted on the first operating member.

SPRAY GUN AND ADJUSTMENT VALVE THEREOF
20190003599 · 2019-01-03 ·

A spray gun includes a spray gun main body and an adjustment valve. The spray gun main body has an air intake passage, a first air outlet passage, a second air outlet passage, and a mounting hole defined therein. The mounting hole is in communication with the air intake passage, the first air outlet passage and the second air outlet passage. The adjustment valve is mounted to the spray gun main body and located in the mounting hole. The adjustment valve includes a first operating member and a second operating member. The second operating member is movably mounted on the first operating member.

SPRAY GUN AND ADJUSTMENT VALVE THEREOF
20190003599 · 2019-01-03 ·

A spray gun includes a spray gun main body and an adjustment valve. The spray gun main body has an air intake passage, a first air outlet passage, a second air outlet passage, and a mounting hole defined therein. The mounting hole is in communication with the air intake passage, the first air outlet passage and the second air outlet passage. The adjustment valve is mounted to the spray gun main body and located in the mounting hole. The adjustment valve includes a first operating member and a second operating member. The second operating member is movably mounted on the first operating member.