F16K5/04

Stopcock for Beverage Dispenser
20180003303 · 2018-01-04 ·

A stopcock controls the flow of a liquid under pressure through a dispensing tube with an upstream portion separated by the stopcock from a downstream portion. The stopcock includes a housing portion with a chamber defined by a housing peripheral wall surrounding a longitudinal z-axis. The housing peripheral wall has an inner surface of revolution with a housing inlet opening connectable to the upstream portion of the dispensing tube. The stopcock includes an outlet connector connectable to the downstream portion of the dispensing tube and comprising an outlet opening. A plug defined by a plug outer peripheral wall snugly fitting the inner surface of revolution of the housing peripheral wall. The plug can rotate within the chamber about the longitudinal z-axis. The plug has a through-channel extending from an upstream opening located on the plug outer peripheral wall, to a downstream opening, such that the plug can be rotated about the longitudinal z-axis from a flow position to a sealed position, wherein, the plug outer peripheral wall comprises a seal protrusion topped by a ridge and forming a closed loop defining a blank area of the plug outer peripheral wall, such that, in the sealed position, the housing inlet opening of the housing peripheral wall faces the blank area and is circumscribed within the seal protrusion. The plug outer peripheral wall has a flow protrusion topped by a ridge circumscribing the upstream opening such that, in the flow position, the inlet opening of the cylindrical chamber peripheral wall is circumscribed by the flow protrusion, wherein said flow protrusion preferably shares a common portion of protrusion with the seal protrusion.

Valve

A valve includes a housing having a housing cavity and at least two housing openings. A valve body is rotatably provided in the housing cavity and includes a valve body top portion, a valve body bottom portion and a valve body sidewall. The valve body sidewall has an upper valve body sidewall and a lower valve body sidewall which are connected to each other. An outer surface of the upper valve body sidewall is a partial cylindrical surface, and an outer surface of the lower valve body sidewall is shaped to have a gradually decreasing diameter in a direction from top to bottom. A seal is provided on the valve body sidewall and the seal is configured to match with the housing to enable the valve body sidewall to close at least one of the housing openings.

Adjustable multi-port connector and valve
11566741 · 2023-01-31 · ·

A multi-fitting rotatable fluid connection apparatus comprising a fluid entry fitting and first and second fluid discharge fittings. The fluid entry fitting comprises a first end connector threaded for attachment to a fluid source, and first and second distribution connectors. The first fluid discharge fitting has a first intake connector which receives fluid from the first distribution connector. A first rotation member is coupled between the first intake connector and the first distribution connector such that the first fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second fluid discharge fitting has a second intake connector which receives fluid from the second distribution connector. A second rotation member is coupled between the second intake connector and the second distribution connector such that the second fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

Fluid flow control devices and related systems and methods

Fluid flow control devices and related systems and methods may include a body or housing and a plug at least partially positioned in the body or housing to define a flow path. In a position of the plug, the plug and the body or housing may collectively define a fluid flow path.

Rotation-resistant push-on conduit coupling cartridge

The present disclosure relates to a rotary plug valve and, more particularly, to a rotary plug valve having a fluid conduit cartridge including components that are assembled in a manner allowing for the rotation of a valve handle without rotation of the entire valve or supply line. Illustratively, a retainer ring and a backer ring are coupled with a gripper ring positioned therebetween. Coupling of the retainer ring and the backer ring creates compression on locking tabs of the grip ring, holding the locking tabs in place between tangs of the backer ring and preventing rotation of the gripper ring.

Rotation-resistant push-on conduit coupling cartridge

The present disclosure relates to a rotary plug valve and, more particularly, to a rotary plug valve having a fluid conduit cartridge including components that are assembled in a manner allowing for the rotation of a valve handle without rotation of the entire valve or supply line. Illustratively, a retainer ring and a backer ring are coupled with a gripper ring positioned therebetween. Coupling of the retainer ring and the backer ring creates compression on locking tabs of the grip ring, holding the locking tabs in place between tangs of the backer ring and preventing rotation of the gripper ring.

SEALING HIGH PRESSURE FLOW DEVICES

Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.

Hydraulic end assembly structure of a plunger pump

A hydraulic end assembly structure of a plunger pump, comprising a valve housing assembly, a suction gland and a suction pressing cap. The suction gland is connected to the suction pressing cap, and the suction gland is connected to the valve housing assembly through the suction packing seal assembly.

Plug valve for medical technology
11541223 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A connection system for components through which a fluid is passed comprises an actuator and a main housing. The actuator has a cylindrical portion with an outer face. A handgrip is arranged at a first end of the cylindrical portion. In the region of a second end the cylindrical portion has a cavity, which is open towards the second end, and in the region of the second end there are arranged at least two gate-like passage openings for fluid connection. The main housing has a main body and at least two fluid passages arranged laterally on the main body. The main body has a cavity with an open first end, a base in the region of a closed second end, and at least two laterally arranged openings. A substantially cylindrical protrusion is arranged on the base of the main body and a peripheral shaping is arranged in the region of the second end of the actuator, which shaping at least partially surrounds the protrusion and thus forms a counter bearing for the second end of the actuator.

Plug valve for medical technology
11541223 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A connection system for components through which a fluid is passed comprises an actuator and a main housing. The actuator has a cylindrical portion with an outer face. A handgrip is arranged at a first end of the cylindrical portion. In the region of a second end the cylindrical portion has a cavity, which is open towards the second end, and in the region of the second end there are arranged at least two gate-like passage openings for fluid connection. The main housing has a main body and at least two fluid passages arranged laterally on the main body. The main body has a cavity with an open first end, a base in the region of a closed second end, and at least two laterally arranged openings. A substantially cylindrical protrusion is arranged on the base of the main body and a peripheral shaping is arranged in the region of the second end of the actuator, which shaping at least partially surrounds the protrusion and thus forms a counter bearing for the second end of the actuator.