Abstract

A hose coupling for a hydrant has a ventilation device. The ventilation device has a non-return valve that is received in a receptacle incorporated into an outer flange of the hose coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• F16L 33/035 - Hose-clips fixed by means of teeth or hooks

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrant valve system (12), comprising: a hydrant main valve (14), which has a main valve body (16) and a valve seat (18), wherein the main valve body (16) can be moved axially in relation to the valve seat (18); and a housing (19), which defines a clearance volume (20) into which the main valve body (16) can be moved. The hydrant valve system (12) also comprises a sealing body (24), which is provided in the clearance volume (20), wherein the sealing body (24) has a higher density than water.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants

Abstract

A hydrant has a riser pipe and a main valve. The main valve comprises a main valve body, a sealing seat which can be sealed with respect to the main valve body, a valve rod connected at one end to the main valve body, and a spindle arrangement. The spindle arrangement contains a journal/journal support arrangement, comprising at least one journal and at least one journal support arrangement, wherein the journal support arrangement has a first support and a second support against each of which the journal can be brought into contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/08 - Underground hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a hose coupling (10) for a hydrant. The hose coupling (10) comprises a ventilation device (18), which has a non-return valve that is received in a receptacle (22) incorporated into an outer flange (24) of the hose coupling (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
• A62C 33/04 - Supports or clamps for fire hoses
• A62C 35/20 - Hydrants, e.g. wall-hoses, wall units, plug-in cabinets
• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants
• F16K 24/02 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures the enclosure being itself a valve, tap, or cock
• F16K 24/06 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for aerating only

Abstract

The invention relates to a hose coupling (10) for a hydrant. The hose coupling (10) comprises a ventilation device (18), which has a non-return valve that is received in a receptacle (22) incorporated into an outer flange (24) of the hose coupling (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
• F16K 24/02 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures the enclosure being itself a valve, tap, or cock
• F16K 24/06 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for aerating only
• A62C 33/04 - Supports or clamps for fire hoses
• A62C 35/20 - Hydrants, e.g. wall-hoses, wall units, plug-in cabinets
• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrant valve system (12), comprising: a hydrant main valve (14), which has a main valve body (16) and a valve seat (18), wherein the main valve body (16) can be moved axially in relation to the valve seat (18); and a housing (19), which defines a clearance volume (20) into which the main valve body (16) can be moved. The hydrant valve system (12) also comprises a sealing body (24), which is provided in the clearance volume (20), wherein the sealing body (24) has a higher density than water.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrant (10) having a riser pipe (14) and a main valve (16). The main valve (16) comprises a main valve body (18), a sealing seat (20) which can be sealed with respect to the main valve body (18), a valve rod connected at one end to the main valve body (18), and a spindle arrangement (12). The spindle arrangement (12) contains a journal/journal bearing means arrangement, comprising at least one journal (54', 54'') and at least one journal bearing means, wherein the journal bearing means has a first bearing means (58', 58'') and a second bearing means (60', 60'') against each of which the journal (54', 54'') can be brought into contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/08 - Underground hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to an anti-backflow device (12) which is designed for inserting into an internal line of a hose coupling (10) of a hydrant. The anti-backflow device (12) comprises a non-return device (14), which comprises a closing body (16), a sealing seat (18) and a restoring device (20). The restoring device (20) is designed to prestress the closing body (16) in a spring-elastic manner in a sealing position against the sealing seat (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants
• E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons, valves, in the pipe systems
• E03B 9/16 - Devices for retaining foreign matter, e.g. sand
• E03C 1/10 - Devices for preventing contamination of drinking-water pipes, e.g. means for aerating self-closing flushing valves
• F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
• F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems

Abstract

The invention relates to an anti-backflow device (12) which is designed for inserting into an internal line of a hose coupling (10) of a hydrant. The anti-backflow device (12) comprises a non-return device (14), which comprises a closing body (16), a sealing seat (18) and a restoring device (20). The restoring device (20) is designed to prestress the closing body (16) in a spring-elastic manner in a sealing position against the sealing seat (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants
• E03B 9/16 - Devices for retaining foreign matter, e.g. sand
• E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons, valves, in the pipe systems
• E03C 1/10 - Devices for preventing contamination of drinking-water pipes, e.g. means for aerating self-closing flushing valves
• F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
• F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems

Abstract

A shut-off element of a hydrant with a hydrant axis. The shut-off element has a valve stem that is axially movable substantially along the hydrant axis, and a main valve body that can be brought into sealing contact with a sealing surface of the hydrant. The shut-off element has a damping system that is inserted between the main valve body and the valve stem or in a section of the valve stem or between an actuating element of the valve stem and the valve stem or in the actuating element itself, so that the main valve body is coupled to the valve stem axially dampened by the damping system along the hydrant axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants

Goods & Services

Ductile and gray cast iron fittings with all-round coating.

Abstract

A hydrant has a riser pipe and a shut-off element which can be brought from at least one open position into at least one closed position and vice versa. The shut-off element in the closed position seals the interior of the riser pipe from a hydrant inlet. The hydrant comprises at least one first passage, by which the interior can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant, and one second passage, by which the pressurized hydrant inlet can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant, wherein the first passage and the second passage can be brought into operative connection with each other. The operative connection produces a vacuum by water flowing through the second passage such that water in the interior of the riser pipe is led away via the first passage and the riser pipe is thereby drained.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/14 - Draining devices for hydrants
• E03B 9/04 - Column hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a shut-off element (10) for use in a hydrant, the shut-off element (10) comprising a main valve body (12) and a sealing surface (16), which main valve body and sealing surface can be brought into mutually sealing contact, the sealing surface (16) being provided with a cut-out (20) in at least some portions of the inner periphery of the sealing surface, which cut-out is introduced into the sealing surface (16) with varying depth.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• F16K 47/02 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for preventing water-hammer or noise
• F16K 1/42 - Valve seats
• F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve

Abstract

The invention relates to a shut-off element (10) for use in a hydrant, the shut-off element (10) comprising a main valve body (12) and a sealing surface (16), which main valve body and sealing surface can be brought into mutually sealing contact, the sealing surface (16) being provided with a cut-out (20) in at least some portions of the inner periphery of the sealing surface, which cut-out is introduced into the sealing surface (16) with varying depth.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• F16K 1/42 - Valve seats
• F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
• F16K 47/02 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for preventing water-hammer or noise

Goods & Services

Valves of metal other than parts of machines; rotating junctions of metal for pipes. Gas and liquid measuring apparatus and instruments; computer software for computer-assisted design and production. Hydrants, steam generators and water heaters. Installation, maintenance and repair of all kinds for water and gas supply and disposal infrastructures; provision of maintenance and consulting services in the field of leak detection in gas and liquid piping systems. Treatment of waste water, treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services as well as research services and development relating thereto, particularly in the field of leak detection in gas and liquid piping systems; industrial analysis and research services; consulting in the field of environmental protection.

Goods & Services

Programs for electronic equipment and installations for data processing; electronic data media of all kinds; electronic apparatus for wireless reception, storage and transmission of data and messages; apparatus and installations (including components) for recording, backup, transmission, distribution, reception and reproduction of sound, images, data and signals; instruments for measuring radioactivity; precision measuring apparatus; measuring apparatus and instruments. Input and processing of information, particularly compilation and systematization of information in computer databases; services in connection with a database, namely collecting, organizing and systematizing data; data processing for third parties. Transfer of information and data by means of on-line services and the Internet. Design and development of software for evaluation and calculation of data; electronic data storage; technical measuring and testing services; services provided by consultants relating to technical and scientific measurements; research relating to the development of software; development of programs for data processing.

Abstract

The invention relates to a shut-off element (102) of a hydrant (100) with a hydrant axis (A-A). The shut-off element (102) comprises a valve stem (104) that is axially movable substantially along the hydrant axis (A-A), and a main valve body (106) which can be brought into sealing contact with a sealing surface (108) of the hydrant (100). The shut-off element (102) moreover comprises a damping system (110) that is inserted between the main valve body (106) and the valve stem (104) or in a section of the valve stem (104) or between an actuating element of the valve stem (104) and the valve stem (104) or in the actuating element itself, such that the main valve body (106) is coupled to the valve stem (104) axially dampened by the damping system (110) along the hydrant axis (A-A).

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/02 - Hydrants; Arrangement of valves therein; Keys for hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrant (100), which comprises a riser pipe (102), which has an interior (104) and an outside, and a shut-off element (108), which can be brought from at least one open position into at least one closed position and vice versa. The shut-off element (108) is designed in such a way that, in the closed position, the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) can be sealed off from a hydrant inlet (106). The hydrant (100) comprises at least one first passage (114', 114"), by means of which the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant (100), and one second passage (116', 116"), by means of which the pressurized hydrant inlet (106) can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant (100), wherein the first passage (114, 114', 114"; 214; 314) and the second passage (116, 116', 116"; 216; 316) can be brought into operative connection with each other. Said operative connection produces a vacuum by means of water flowing through the second passage (116', 116") such that water in the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) is led away via the first passage (114', 114") and the riser pipe (102) is thereby drained.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/14 - Draining devices for hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrant (100), which comprises a riser pipe (102), which has an interior (104) and an outside, and a shut-off element (108), which can be brought from at least one open position into at least one closed position and vice versa. The shut-off element (108) is designed in such a way that, in the closed position, the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) can be sealed off from a hydrant inlet (106). The hydrant (100) comprises at least one first passage (114', 114"), by means of which the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant (100), and one second passage (116', 116"), by means of which the pressurized hydrant inlet (106) can be fluidically connected to the outside of the hydrant (100), wherein the first passage (114, 114', 114"; 214; 314) and the second passage (116, 116', 116"; 216; 316) can be brought into operative connection with each other. Said operative connection produces a vacuum by means of water flowing through the second passage (116', 116") such that water in the interior (104) of the riser pipe (102) is led away via the first passage (114', 114") and the riser pipe (102) is thereby drained.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 9/14 - Draining devices for hydrants

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a device for locating a leak (L) in a pipeline network (2) for gaseous or liquid media, wherein detector units (20a, 20b) which comprise a sensor unit (3a, 3b), a recording unit (4a, 4b), and a receiving unit (5a, 5b) are provided along the pipeline network (2). In the method a primary signal (9) is detected by the sensor units (3a, 3b), in which primary signal (9) at least vibrations present in the pipeline network (2) are represented. The primary signal (9) is recorded at least in part by the respective recording units (4a, 4b). A secondary signal (8) transmitted by an electromagnetic signal source (1) is received by means of the receiving unit (5a, 5b). The secondary signal (8) is recorded at least in part by the respective recording unit (4a, 4b), and the primary signals (9) detected by different detector units (20a, 20b) are synchronised with the aid of the secondary signal (8), wherein the secondary signal (8) has a characteristic curve which changes over time and at least one signal component in a frequency range from 20 kHz to 3 GHz.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
• G04R 20/00 - Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal
• F17D 5/06 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss using electric or acoustic means

Goods & Services

Adhesives for use in industry; agglutinants for concrete. Pipes of metal, pipes of metal for iron-and-steel metallurgy, metal moldings for building. Blades (tools); hand-operated guns for the extrusion of mastics. Instruments and apparatus for measuring gas and liquids. Hydrants, steam-generating and water supply apparatus. Provision of servicing and repair services concerning detection of leaks in gas and liquid tube systems. Waste water treatment; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design services relating thereto, particularly in the field of detection of leaks in gas and liquid tube systems; industrial analysis and research services; consulting in the field of environmental protection.

Abstract

A sensor arrangement (1) and a method for the permanent remote monitoring of water quality in a water supply line (2) is disclosed. The sensor arrangement (1) comprises a number of sensors (3) for the detection of different attributes of water quality and for providing actual measurement data, a communicating unit (4) for sending the actual measurement data to a central controller (5), and a flow cell (6), which is equipped with a water inlet (7) and with a water outlet (8) that are accomplished to be connectable to a supply tube (9) and respectively to a delivering tube (10) of the water supply line (2). The sensor arrangement (1) according to the invention is characterized in that the flow cell (6) comprises a one-way water flow path (11) that links the water inlet (7) to the water outlet (8), wherein the sensors (3) are arranged one downstream of the other with respect to the water flow path (11) in such a way that their sensing parts (12), which interact with the flowing water, are located in or at least close to a central axis (13) of the water flow path (11) in each case. Also disclosed is a system for early detection of pollutants in a water distribution network (44). The system is based on a number of remote sensors (3) located throughout the water supply network (44). The sensors (3) communicate with each other using a self-organized wireless network, sharing data and control commands. The system enables water suppliers to detect contaminations the very minute they occur.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• G01N 33/18 - Water

Abstract

A vibration sensor arrangement (1) includes a vibrating mass (5) in permanent mechanical contact with a first side (3) of a piezoelectric element (2). The vibrating mass (5) includes a water-proof capsule (6) in which the piezoelectric element (2) is fixed. A dead weight (7) is in permanent mechanical contact with a second side (4) of the piezoelectric element (2) and is arranged in the water-proof capsule (6). A spring (8) is arranged between the dead weight (7) and the vibrating mass (5) and ensures permanent mechanical contact of the two masses (5,7) with the two sides (3,4) of the piezoelectric element (2). The vibration sensor arrangement (1) further includes first and second electric contacts (9,10) for picking up electric signals which are generated by the piezoelectric element (2) and for forwarding the signals to a recording device (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01H 1/12 - Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct conduction to the detector of longitudinal or not specified vibrations

Goods & Services

Computer equipment. Consulting in personnel management; business consulting for companies; data compilation and systematization in a database; consulting in the field of supply services for third parties (purchase of goods and services for other companies). Computer consulting in the field of electronic commerce services; installation, maintenance and preventive maintenance of software for data banks; rental of and provision free of charge of access time to computer networks and databases (computer services).

Goods & Services

Iron castings for industry and construction. Metal treating. Technical consulting.

Abstract

The invention relates to a vibration sensor array (1) comprising an oscillating mass (5) which is in permanent mechanical contact with a first side (3) of a piezo element (2). The oscillating mass (5) encompasses a waterproof case (6) inside which the piezo element (2) is mounted. The inventive vibration sensor array (1) is characterized in that the same is portable while the waterproof case (6) and the stationary mass (7) are configured as a power supply unit for the recording device (11), the stationary mass (7) being provided with at least one battery (12) for operating the recording device (11). Said at least one battery (12) is or can be connected to the recording device (11) via electrical conductors (13, 14).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring arrangement (1) and a method for recording manipulations at a discharge point (2) from fluid lines, said discharge point (2) comprising a closable protective cover (3) in which the operating elements (4) for the discharge point (2) are arranged. The monitoring arrangement is characterised in comprising an alarm element (5) with a power supply (6), a signal generator (7), a switch (8) and a trigger element (9). The alarm element (5) is arranged and has a form such that on opening the protective cover (3) it is separated from the trigger element (9). The switch (8) is provided to determine said separation and to subsequently generate an electrical connection between the power supply (6) and the alarm element (5) and the signal generator (7) can emit a signal which indicates the opening of the protective cover (3) of said discharge point (2). A corresponding monitoring system (21) comprises at least one external alarm element (5) of a monitoring arrangement (1) and a central point for reception and analysis of the signals generated by the signal generators (7) on the alarm elements (5), characterised in comprising a display on which an alarm message on the opening of a protective cover (10) of a discharge point (2) is displayed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind

Goods & Services

Data compilation and systematization in a central database; advertising; commercial business management; corporate administration; office functions, professional business consulting, business organization and management consulting, market research (marketing); consulting in the field of supply services for third parties (procurement of goods and services for other companies). Providing maintenance and consulting services for gas and liquid leakage detection in pipe systems; construction; repair; installation services. Computer consulting services in the field of electronic commercial transaction; software installation, maintenance of computer software, updating of computer software databases; rental and leasing of access time to data networks and databases (computer services) free of charge; scientific and technological services and related research and design services; industrial analysis and research services, in particular for gas and liquid leakage detection in pipe systems.

Goods & Services

Tubes of metal, metallurgy pipes, mouldings for building. Instruments and apparatus for measuring gas and liquids. Hydrants, steam-generating and water supply apparatus. Provision of servicing and repair services concerning detection of leaks in gas and liquid tube systems. Waste water treatment; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and related research and design services, in particular in the field of detection of leaks in tube systems for gas and liquids; industrial analysis and research services; consulting concerning environmental protection.

Goods & Services

Measuring apparatus and instruments; radio receivers; devices, apparatus and instruments for recording or exploitation of noises and vibrations; data processing apparatus and computers; computer software.

Goods & Services

Tubes revêtus intérieurement de fonte grise et de fonte à graphite sphéroïdal.