A system and method for a high flow valve includes a seal rod, an armature configured to be connected to and move the seal rod, a valve seal configured to be connected to the seal rod, an exhaust seal seat and a diaphragm. The valve seal is configured to be positioned on the exhaust seal seat and exert an exhaust seal pressure force. The diaphragm is configured to exert a diaphragm force opposite the exhaust seat pressure force to balance the exhaust seal pressure force.
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
F16K 41/10 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube
This present invention relates to a fluid flow control device, such as a valve in an internal combustion exhaust pipe. The fluid flow control device includes a valve assembly and an actuator assembly. The fluid flow control device further includes a cooling ring positioned between the actuator assembly and valve assembly in order to thermally isolate the sensors, controllers and other elements of the actuator assembly from heat that may be present in the valve assembly.
F16K 31/163 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid with a mechanism, other than pulling- or pushing-rod, between fluid motor and closure member the fluid acting on a piston
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves
F16K 49/00 - Means in or on valves for heating or cooling
F01P 1/08 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts for cooling intake or exhaust valves
F02M 26/59 - Systems for actuating EGR valves using positive pressure actuatorsCheck valves therefor
F02M 26/73 - Housings with means for heating or cooling the EGR valve
F15B 15/12 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the oscillating-vane or curved-cylinder type
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
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VALVE ASSEMBLIES WITH CLUTCHES ADAPTED FOR DUAL VALVE MEMBER ACTUATION
A valve assembly (100) includes a valve body (101) that includes a first portion and a second portion, a bore (103), a primary opening (104), and a secondary opening (106). A primary valve shaft (110) is disposed within the bore and has a primary end portion (114). A secondary valve shaft (112) is disposed within the bore and has a secondary end portion (116) facing the primary end portion of the primary valve shaft. A primary valve member (118) is movable relative to the primary opening and coupled to the primary valve shaft. A secondary valve member (119) is movable relative to the secondary opening and coupled to the secondary valve shaft. A clutch (128) is shiftable between a first position enabling the primary valve shaft to move independently of the secondary valve shaft and a second position enabling the secondary valve shaft to move with the primary valve shaft.
F16K 11/052 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with pivoted closure members, e.g. butterfly valves
F16K 11/16 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle which only slides, or only turns, or only swings in one plane
F16K 11/18 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle with separate operating movements for separate closure members
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 49/00 - Means in or on valves for heating or cooling
F02M 26/51 - EGR valves combined with other devices, e.g. with intake valves or compressors
F02M 26/58 - Constructional details of the actuatorMounting thereof
F02M 26/38 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories with two or more EGR valves disposed in parallel
F16K 1/20 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation arranged externally of valve member
F16D 11/10 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts actuated by moving a non-rotating part axially with clutching members movable only axially
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Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds
Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. A product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator includes a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, an output port, and a flow path. The flow path operatively coupling each of the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port to one another. The product manifold includes a plurality of control ports. Each of the control ports fluidly coupling the flow path. The product manifold includes a first orifice disposed in a first portion of the flow path; a second orifice disposed in a second portion of the flow path; and a third orifice disposed in a third portion of the flow path. Each of the first orifice, the second orifice, and the third orifice being formed by an electrical forming process and having a thickness of between about 0.0025 inches and about 0.004 inches.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
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Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds
Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. An example product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator includes a body, a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, an output port, and a flow path. The flow path fluidly couples the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port. The product manifold includes a first control port, a second control port, and a third control port. The first, second, and third control ports fluidly couple the flow path. The product manifold also includes a first solenoid valve assembly, a second solenoid valve assembly, and a third solenoid valve assembly. The first, second, and third solenoid valve assemblies are secured to the body of the product manifold adjacent the first, second, and third control ports, respectively, by a corresponding snap fit connector.
Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. A product manifold (110) for use with a portable oxygen concentrator (100) includes a first product port (130), a second product port (132), an accumulator port (134), an output port (135), and a flow path (136). The flow path operatively coupling each of the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port to one another. The product manifold includes a plurality of control ports (138, 140, 142). Each of the control ports fluidly coupling the flow path. The product manifold includes a first orifice (156) disposed in a first portion (162) of the flow path; a second orifice (158) disposed in a second portion (164) of the flow path; and a third orifice (160) disposed in a third portion (166) of the flow path. Each of the first orifice, the second orifice, and the third orifice is formed by an electrical forming process and has a thickness of between about 0.0625 mm and about 0.1 mm.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
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PRODUCT MANIFOLDS FOR USE WITH PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS AND PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS INCLUDING SUCH PRODUCT MANIFOLDS
Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. An example product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator includes a body, a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, an output port, and a flow path. The flow path fluidly couples the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port. The product manifold includes a first control port, a second control port, and a third control port. The first, second, and third control ports fluidly couple the flow path. The product manifold also includes a first solenoid valve assembly, a second solenoid valve assembly, and a third solenoid valve assembly. The first, second, and third solenoid valve assemblies are secured to the body of the product manifold adjacent the first, second, and third control ports, respectively, by a corresponding snap fit connector.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders pneumatic control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; pneumatic control valves for use in automated production machinery
A system and method for a high flow valve includes a seal rod, an armature configured to be connected to and move the seal rod, a valve seal configured to be connected to the seal rod, an exhaust seal seat and a diaphragm. The valve seal is configured to be positioned on the exhaust seal seat and exert an exhaust seal pressure force. The diaphragm is configured to exert a diaphragm force opposite the exhaust seal pressure force to balance the exhaust seal pressure force.
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
F16K 41/10 - Spindle sealings with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube
A system and method for a high flow valve includes a seal rod, an armature configured to be connected to and move the seal rod, a valve seal configured to be connected to the seal rod, an exhaust seal seat and a diaphragm. The valve seal is configured to be positioned on the exhaust seal seat and exert an exhaust seal pressure force. The diaphragm is configured to exert a diaphragm force opposite the exhaust seal pressure force to balance the exhaust seal pressure force.
F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
F16K 11/06 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
This present invention relates to a remote electro-hydraulic actuator for actuating of mechanical devices, such as a valve in an internal combustion exhaust pipe. The actuator includes a multi-vane rotational assembly that flows the working fluid through strategically sized flow channels within the structure of the rotational assembly. The size of the holes are sized to help the stability of the valve and can also be provided with pressure check valves or reed valves to dampen the rotation of the valve and reduce any instabilities due to pulsations driven back via the output shaft.
F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves
F15B 11/10 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor in which the servomotor position is a function of the pressure
F15B 15/12 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the oscillating-vane or curved-cylinder type
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
F15B 15/22 - Other details for accelerating or decelerating the stroke
F15B 15/28 - Means for indicating the position, e.g. end of stroke
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
F16K 31/54 - Mechanical actuating means with toothed gearing with pinion and rack
F16K 31/163 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid with a mechanism, other than pulling- or pushing-rod, between fluid motor and closure member the fluid acting on a piston
This present invention relates to a fluid flow control device, such as a valve in an internal combustion exhaust pipe. The fluid flow control device includes a valve assembly and an actuator assembly. The fluid flow control device further includes a cooling ring positioned between the actuator assembly and valve assembly in order to thermally isolate the sensors, controllers and other elements of the actuator assembly from heat that may be present in the valve assembly.
F02M 26/73 - Housings with means for heating or cooling the EGR valve
F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves
This present invention relates to a fluid flow control device, such as a valve in an internal combustion exhaust pipe. The fluid flow control device includes a valve assembly and an actuator assembly. The fluid flow control device further includes a cooling ring positioned between the actuator assembly and valve assembly in order to thermally isolate the sensors, controllers and other elements of the actuator assembly from heat that may be present in the valve assembly.
F16K 49/00 - Means in or on valves for heating or cooling
F16K 31/163 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid with a mechanism, other than pulling- or pushing-rod, between fluid motor and closure member the fluid acting on a piston
F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
F15B 15/12 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the oscillating-vane or curved-cylinder type
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
This present invention relates to a remote electro-hydraulic actuator for actuating of mechanical devices, such as a valve in an internal combustion exhaust pipe. The actuator includes a multi-vane rotational assembly that flows the working fluid through strategically sized flow channels within the structure of the rotational assembly. The size of the holes are sized to help the stability of the valve and can also be provided with pressure check valves or reed valves to dampen the rotation of the valve and reduce any instabilities due to pulsations driven back via the output shaft.
F15B 15/12 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the oscillating-vane or curved-cylinder type
F16K 31/163 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid with a mechanism, other than pulling- or pushing-rod, between fluid motor and closure member the fluid acting on a piston
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
F15B 15/22 - Other details for accelerating or decelerating the stroke
F15B 15/28 - Means for indicating the position, e.g. end of stroke
F15B 11/10 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor in which the servomotor position is a function of the pressure
A control valve assembly for a load carrying vehicle that includes a dumping mechanism. The control valve assembly including a housing, a valve, and a biasing device. The valve is movable between a dumping position, and a closing position. The biasing device including a biasing device housing and a piston moveable between a first piston position and a second piston position relative to the biasing device housing. A biasing element is arranged between the biasing device housing and the piston to bias the piston toward the first piston position. The biasing device directly contacts the valve when in the first piston position to inhibit movement of the valve, and the biasing element is calibrated to allow the piston to move to the second piston position when air provided by an air compressor reaches a predetermined pressure, thereby not inhibiting movement of the valve.
A control valve assembly is provided for a load carrying vehicle that includes a storage space and a dumping mechanism. The control valve assembly includes a housing and a sliding valve positioned within the housing and movable between a first position, and a second position. The sliding valve includes a first piston that defines a first piston first surface and a first piston second surface, and a second piston that defines a second piston first surface and a second piston second surface. The first piston second surface faces the second piston first surface. A pilot system includes a first pilot passage in fluid communication with the first piston second surface to selectively actuate the sliding valve toward the first position, and a second pilot passage in fluid communication with the second piston first surface to selectively actuate the sliding valve toward the second position.
F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves
A control valve assembly for a load carrying vehicle that includes a storage space and a dumping mechanism that is movable between an open position that allows access to the storage space and a closed position that inhibits access to the storage space. The control valve assembly includes a housing and a valve that is positioned within the housing and is movable between a first position, wherein the dumping mechanism is moved toward the open position, and a second position, wherein the dumping mechanism is moved toward the closed position. First, second, and third actuation systems are in communication with the valve and are operable to actuate the valve between the first position and the second position.
F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves
