Abstract: A washer fluid distribution device includes a plurality of nozzle units formed consecutively, a transfer conduit configured to pass through the plurality of nozzle units and having one end fluidly connected to an introduction part, the introduction part located at one end of the transfer conduit and configured to allow a washer fluid to be introduced from a washer pump, a plurality of discharge holes configured to correspond to the number of the nozzle units in the transfer conduit and having different angles based on a center of the transfer conduit, and a controller configured to control a rotation angle of the transfer conduit to allow the discharge holes to correspond to the nozzle units in response to a user's request.

Abstract: A control knob for controlling the operation of a component of a household appliance is disclosed. The control knob includes a body configured to be attached to a rotatable rod extending from the appliance. A locking element reversibly secures the body in at least one rotational position. The locking element is movable between a first position and a second position. The locking element is configured to engage with a notch to rotatably secure the body in the at least one rotational position when the locking element is in the first position, and to disengage from the notch to permit the body to be rotated when the locking element is in the second position.

Abstract: A leak detector structure includes a base, a valve cylinder assembly, a rotary latch and an expansion member, the base includes a valve body, an inlet joint and an outlet joint, a receiving channel is defined in the valve body. The valve cylinder assembly includes a valve cylinder, a rotatable handle and a torsion spring, the valve cylinder is inserted in the receiving channel and connected with the rotatable handle, a communicating channel is defined in the valve cylinder, the communicating channel is operably passable or blocked with respect to the inlet joint and the outlet joint, and the torsion spring is fixed to the rotatable handle for pre-twisting. The rotary latch is pivotally connected to the base, and the rotary latch includes a snapping portion for engagement with the corresponding rotatable handle and a passive arm extended from the snapping portion.

Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a valve assembly which includes a valve shaft, and a valve head extending from the valve shaft, wherein the valve head defines first and second through-apertures extending along a width direction and a slot extending along a height direction, a longitudinal cross-section of the first and second through-apertures being partially received within the slot.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to butterfly valves, generally including a body assembly and handle assembly. The body assembly generally includes a body, a disc rotationally disposed inside an opening of the body, a cog, and a stem passing through the disc and the body. The handle assembly generally includes a handle body and a force ring. The stem can be rotationally interlocked relative to the disc and the handle assembly. The cog and the force ring can engage to rotationally secure the disc relative to the body. The handle assembly can include a lever and a grip, the force ring, the lever and the grip being pivotally secured relative to each other. The body can include a male radial protrusion and the body assembly can include a liner with a female radial groove. Methods of assembling and positioning a butterfly valve are also provided.

Abstract: A two-stage valve system includes a safety latch configured to at least partially cover an actuation lever, such as a foot pedal, to prevent inadvertent operation of the actuation lever. The safety latch needs to be lifted to a certain level to gain access to the actuation lever in a first stage, and then the actuation lever is operated to actuate a valve assembly in a second stage.

Abstract: A ball valve including a valve body with connection portions, one or more threaded ring-nuts screwable to the connection portions to connect them, a control handle and a ring-nut spanner tool suitable for engaging the ring-nut to screw and unscrew the ring-nuts from the connection portions. The ring-nut spanner tool is housed in a rest position in the control handle and can be moved from the rest position to a working position outside the control handle. In the working position, the ring-nut spanner tool can engage the ring-nut.

Abstract: A switchbox for monitoring the position of a manual quarter-turn valve has a housing mountable to the valve to be monitored/controlled. A handle-driven shaft extends through the housing, with one end of the shaft couplable to the valve stem such that movement of the shaft moves the valve stem. One or more shaft position sensor switches interact with a cam on the shaft to signal shaft position and/or provide control signals. A plate coupled to the shaft articulates within a recess on the surface of the switchbox to limit motion of the valve to an operable range, such as between full ON and full OFF. The switchbox has a pair of lock tabs with lock apertures. A lock aperture in the plate is alignable with the lock tab apertures to receive a pin or padlock for locking the valve in a selected position. A potentiometer can be utilized in place of a switch as a shaft position sensor. The switchbox may be used with an original or new handle and may feature detents to allow a range of valve settings.

Abstract: A switchbox for monitoring the position of a manual quarter-turn valve has a housing mountable to the valve to be monitored/controlled. A handle-driven shaft extends through the housing, with one end of the shaft couplable to the valve stem such that movement of the shaft moves the valve stem. One or more shaft position sensor switches interact with a cam on the shaft to signal shaft position and/or provide control signals. A plate coupled to the shaft articulates within a recess on the surface of the switchbox to limit motion of the valve to an operable range, such as between full ON and full OFF. The switchbox has a pair of lock tabs with lock apertures. A lock aperture in the plate is alignable with the lock tab apertures to receive a pin or padlock for locking the valve in a selected position. A potentiometer can be utilized in place of a switch as a shaft position sensor. The switchbox may be used with an original or new handle and may feature detents to allow a range of valve settings.

Abstract: A conventional rotary valve in which is provided with a locking mechanism for fixing the degree of aperture so as to prevent misoperation and reduce accidents caused thereby, and even a previously installed valve can be converted to a valve having a locking mechanism, simply by replacing the handle alone. In a rotary valve wherein a valve element that is engaged with a stem is turned by turning the stem, which is connected to a handle, so as to open and close the valve, and having a top flange that is provided on a neck of a valve body that supports the stem, a notch is formed at the peripheral edge of the top flange, and a locking member, having a protrusion that can be latched in the notch in the top flange by way of a torsion spring, is pivotably supported at the center of the handle or on a grip portion thereof.

Abstract: A valve having an improved multiple position notch plate providing a large number of selectable valve positions with enhanced strength, including in the travel stop limiting the range of movement of the valve handle connected to the valve member. The notch plate includes a plurality of intermediate notches extending only partially through a radial outer periphery thereof, at spaced locations along an arcuate path of movement of a detent element in connection with the valve handle. In one embodiment, the intermediate notches are disposed in radial outer tips of fingers defining a plurality of through notches extending completely through the notch plate, also for receiving the detent element for holding the handle. As a result a greater number of valve positions can be achieved, with robustness and strength to withstand hammer blows, kicking and the like.

Abstract: A lever actuated pneumatic deadman valve for use in connection with pneumatic blasting equipment is ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue and strain on the operator. The valve is shaped to fit comfortably in the hand of the operator, with a spring biased lever hinged for action to fit the natural movement of the hand. A detent button is sized and positioned for easily accommodating single-handed operation. Another important feature of the deadman valve is the reconfiguration of the valve cartridge with an offset port to produce a cyclonic flow around the spool for reducing the wear on the spool.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.

Abstract: A handle (1) for valves (4) comprising a connecting region (2) for connecting the handle (1) to a spindle (5) of the valve (4), an actuating arm (3) for actuating the valve (4), a locking lever (8) arranged resiliently in the actuating arm (3) for engaging the actuating arm (3) and a locking and guide disc (16) for locking and guiding the handle (1), the locking and guide disc (16) having a greater external diameter than the connecting region (2) and being arranged to be able to be connected to a flange region (12) of the valve (4).

Abstract: A regulator valve includes a duct, a valve element, and an actuator. The duct has an inner surface defining a flow passage. The valve element is movably disposed within the flow passage between an open position, in which fluid is permitted to flow through the flow passage, and a closed position, in which fluid is restricted from flowing through the flow passage. The actuator is coupled to the valve element and at least facilitates movement thereof between the closed and open positions and locking of the valve element in an intermediate position therebetween. The actuator comprises a shaft and a locking system. The shaft is coupled to the valve element and moves therewith. The locking system is coupled to the shaft and is activated when the valve element is in the intermediate position, to thereby at least inhibit movement of the shaft and the valve element.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body having a fluid chamber and a fluid inlet and fluid outlet. A poppet assembly is movably disposed within the chamber and includes a poppet head. The chamber includes a valve seat and is interposed between the fluid inlet and outlet. An actuator is attached to the poppet assembly. A lock-out mechanism is connected with the actuator for placing the valve into a closed position with the poppet head positioned against the valve seat. The lock-out mechanism includes a shaft member that is movably attached to the valve apparatus. When the shaft member is in a first position, the actuator is permitted to cause desired poppet assembly movement with the valve. When the shaft member is in a second position, the actuator and poppet assembly position within the valve is fixed with the poppet head seated against the valve seat.

Abstract: A handle (2) as actuating device for valves (1) is proposed, comprising a fastening head (10) for fastening to a spindle (7) of the valve (1) and an actuating arm (11) for rotatably actuating the spindle, the spindle (7) being arranged in a valve housing (5) so as to be rotatable about the axis of rotation of a sealing part, the actuating arm (11) being arranged to be movable perpendicularly to the axis of the spindle (7) from a closed position into an open position of the valve (1). The actuating arm (11) has means (14) for preventing the actuation of the handle (2), the fastening head (10) has a fastening means (21) for fastening the handle (2) to the valve spindle (7), and the handle (2) has a sealing plate (15) for sealing the fastening means (21).

Abstract: A handle assembly mountable on a valve is disclosed. The assembly includes a head having a receptacle engageable with a rotatable shaft on the valve and a grip projecting outwardly from the head to facilitate turning of the head for actuating the valve. An arcuate slot is positioned in the head, the slot having a curvature matched to the arcuate motion of the handle when used to turn the valve shaft. A limit post is attached to the valve and projects through the slot. A jam nut is mounted on the post adjacent to the head. When tightened against the head the jam nut fixes the position of the head relatively to the valve. A bolt is positioned within the slot and retained by a nut. The bolt is movable along the slot to a predetermined position where it can be temporarily fixed by tightening the nut. The bolt acts as a memory stop when it engages the limit post as the head is turned.

Abstract: A locking device for a butterfly type valve is provided with an actuating shaft extending through a bore provided in a conduit in which the valve is located; the inner end of the shaft carries a locking arm that is movable upon rotation of the shaft between a locking and unlocking position relative to the valve.

Abstract: Fill valve 10 controls the flow of propane from a fill line FL to a control valve CV mounted on a propane use tank T. The fill valve includes a valve body 12 having a propane inlet 20, an elongate sleeve 24 and a discharge housing 22 surrounding the elongate sleeve and having a thread 30, 19 for interconnection with a mating thread in the control valve. The sleeve 24 may be secured to the body 12 by a swaging operation. A nose tip 26 is secured to the elongate sleeve and has an external surface 68, an annular seal 70 for sealing engagement with the control valve, and a fill valve seat 100 defining a portion of a flow passage 92 therethrough. Valve stem 18 extends through the valve body and the elongate sleeve and is axially moveable between opened and closed positions. A lower end of the valve stem is positioned within the nose tip. A fill valve seal 76 is carried on the valve stem for sealing engagement and disengagement with the fill valve seat 33.

Abstract: A valve having a housing from which projects a stem rotatable about an axis has an actuating assembly with an abutment ring fixed on the housing, formed with an annular slot, and having an abutment projecting radially into the slot. A knob mounted on and rotatable with the stem adjacent the ring carries a single-arm abutment lever pivoted on the knob and having an end engaged in the slot and displaceable radially between a radial outer position angularly engageable with the abutment and a radial inner position so that when the end is in the outer position rotation of the knob is blocked by engagement of the lever end and the abutment. A spring braced between the knob and lever urges the end into the outer position. A radially displaceable button on the knob engageable with the lever is radially inwardly displaceable to move the lever into its inner position.

Abstract: A water valve has a fixed valve housing, a knob pivotal on the housing about a knob axis and formed with a radially throughgoing aperture, and an abutment projecting radially from the housing. The aperture passes the abutment on rotation of the knob on the housing about the knob axis. A pivot on the knob defines a rocker axis adjacent the aperture and substantially parallel to but offset from the knob axis. A rocker pivotal on the pivot about the rocker axis has an end displaceable radially through the aperture between an inner position engageable with the abutment on movement of the window past the abutment and a position not engageable with the abutment on such movement. A spring braced between the rocker and the knob urges the rocker into the inner position.

Abstract: A tap attached to one end of a water pipe or a connecting pipe of a water dispenser, and controlling the flow of water or liquid by opening and closing an outlet by the operation of a handle actuated by the leverage, the tap including a body having a shaft with a compression spring, connected to a packing used for opening and closing the outlet, and a lid serving to support a support point when turning or, or off the tap; a push handle mounted on the upper portion of the body and having a shaft connecting boss coupled to the front end of the shaft, a downward rotation stopper, an upward rotation stopper, a push portion, and a race formed on its middle; and an auxiliary handle inserted into the race of the push handle and varying the support point of the push handle according to its two-stage operation, thus controlling the opening/closing of the packing with safety.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve is provided comprising a valve seat inside a housing for defining a passage opening in the housing and a valve seal positioned against the valve seat for closing off fluid flow. A push rod extends from the valve seal and through the passage opening. The push rod is moveable for moving the valve seal off the seat to open the valve. The valve seal is restricted to substantially axial movement, preferably by a spring biasing the valve seal against the valve seat which spring is sized so as to engage the walls of the passage. A cam shaft rotatably mounted in the housing is provided for moving the push rod upon rotation of the cam shaft. A handle is non-rotatably connected to the shaft for rotating the cam shaft. A latch may be provided for releasably locking the handle in a position where the valve is open. A safety may also be provided on the latch arm so as to prevent the handle from being moved accidentally.

Abstract: Fill valve 10 controls the flow of propane from a fill line FL to a control valve CV mounted on a propane use tank T. The fill valve includes a valve body 12 having a propane inlet 20, an elongate sleeve 24 and a discharge housing 22 surrounding the elongate sleeve and having an external left-hand thread 30 for interconnection with a mating thread in the control valve. A nose tip 26 is secured to the elongate sleeve and has an external surface 68, an annular seal 70 for sealing engagement with the control valve, and a fill valve seat 100 defining a portion of a flow passage 66 therethrough. Valve stem 18 extends through the valve body and the elongate sleeve and is axially moveable between opened and closed positions. A lower end of the valve stem is positioned within the nose tip. A handle is pivotably connected to the valve stem. A fill valve seal 76 is carried on the valve stem for sealing engagement and disengagement with the fill valve seat 100.

Abstract: An indexable latching handle assembly for quarter-turn rotary valves which permits the arc of operation to be oriented as necessary to avoid surrounding obstacles and enhance ease of operation. This handle assembly has a latching device capable of latching the valve in the closed position or in the open position and is readily disengaged without regard to the orientation of the handle on the valve.

Abstract: A faucet for controlling the dispensing of liquids includes a valve body having a valve chamber with a valve element movable between first and second positions for controlling flow between an inlet and the outlet. An operating stem extends from the valve element to a position exteriorly of the body through a bonnet connected to the body. A safety-type cam actuator is joined to the stem and is pivotally movable to selectively move the valve element between the first and second positions if it is first moved inward radially of the stem. Wall forming portions extending outwardly from an insert located between the bonnet and the body to define guide surfaces closely adjacent the stem and the cam actuator to prevent undesired tilting of the stem and the cam actuator.

Abstract: An apparatus receiving a valve stem through a central support tube includes a housing extending upwardly relative to a rear distal end of the support tube. The valve stem includes a truncated conical handle mounted at an outer distal end of the valve stem, with a plurality of spring legs mounted adjacent a forward distal end of an exterior surface of the support tube projecting into the handle to frictionally engage an interior surface of the handle retarding rotation thereof preventing children and the like from inadvertent and unauthorized rotation of a hot water handle of a hot water valve minimizing injury. Displacement of the spring fingers relative to the handle is effected by lifting of a lift handle mounted to an upper distal end of the control housing.

Abstract: A butterfly valve having a central cavity larger than the access ports. A disc is disposed within the central cavity to sealingly engage the interior of the valve. A molded elastomeric liner covers the interior of the valve and the disc. By utilizing a central cavity of larger cross sectional area than the access ports, internal valve and downstream pipe turbulence is reduced resulting in increased component lifetimes.

Abstract: A valve has a housing to which a 360 degree notch plate is integrally connected. A valve member mounted within the housing control fluid flows and rotates though substantially 90 degrees between maximally open and closed positions. A valve stem extends upwardly from the valve and through an opening formed in the notch plate. A handle is releasably secured to the valve stem immediately above the notch plate and has a spring-biased pivoting arm which cooperates with the notches to permit the angular position of the handle and consequently the valve member to be incrementally adjusted and locked. The upper surface of the notch plate has four distinct quadrants, and a number of holes formed at predetermined locations, a different pair of holes being associated with and positioned to either side of each quadrant. The valve stem is shaped to receive the handle in only predetermined angular orientations relative to the valve member.

Abstract: An abrasive blasting system which includes an improved mixing and control valve assembly together with an improved manually operable discharge nozzle assembly. The mixing and control valve assembly comprises a housing defining first and second chambers connected by a generally circular opening. An abrasive particle inlet and an outlet are formed in the second chamber. A stem extends axially through the opening between the first and second chambers to define an open annular passageway through which pressure fluid supplied to the first chamber passes in a swirling motion to mix with the abrasive particles in the second chamber and impel them out the outlet. A valve member carried by the stem is arranged for selective engagement with the outlet to stop flow through the assembly.

Abstract: A manually actuated fluid flow control valve assembly and method of making same are provided wherein the valve assembly has an associated support structure and has a manually operated handle operatively connected to a closure device for the valve assembly and the handle is manually movable between an open and closed position thereof which define corresponding open and closed positions of the closure device and wherein the valve assembly has a manually releasable means which includes automatic lock means for automatically locking the handle once the handle and its closure device are in a closed position. In accordance with another embodiment of this invention an improved manually operated handle is provided for such valve assembly, and such handle has a weakened portion which assures easy shearing thereof under certain conditions.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for manually locking a pilot valve in an "in service" position independent of an actuating, or pilot fluid pressure. The apparatus may be either manually disengaged or will be automatically disengaged whenever the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined level. The device includes a valve manipulating knob attached to the exterior end of a valving element for manually shifting the element from a normally closed position to the in service position. The knob includes an "L" shaped locking member which conforms to the contour of the knob, and is adapted to pivot towards the valve body and lock the valving element out in the "in service" position. This pivotal member includes an indicating surface visible from the front when the valving element is locked in an "in service" position. The locking member is comprised of a fusible material selected to yield at a predetermined temperature so as to return the valve to an operating mode responsive to the pilot fluid pressure.

Abstract: A torque transmitting assembly for effecting rotation of a valve member such as a butterfly valve is hermetically sealed to the valve housing. It includes a rotor member having a plurality of circumferentially spaced permanent magnets of opposite polarity and a driver magnet assembly having a like plurality of circumferentially spaced permanent magnets of opposite polarity facing the magnets mounted to the rotor. The two sets of magnets are separated by a stainless steel separator which hermetically seals the rotor. The driver magnet assembly is rotatable about the separator so that magnetic coupling forces effect a following rotation of the rotor and hence of the valve member. A magnetic indicator may be used to identify the rotational position of the rotor. The entire assembly is hermetically sealed and no packing is required. The assembly is especially useful to control a valve in a hazardous environment wherein no leakage of the fluid being controlled by the valve member is permissible.

Abstract: A safety interlock for power tools for preventing inadvertent operation of the tool; the interlock must be moved before the tool control throttle can be actuated.

Abstract: An adjustment control for a thermostatic valve consists of a non-rotatable component to the valve on which is mounted a rotatable knob for setting the temperature control, the knob having a maximum rotation of about one revolution. A releasable auxiliary device is provided which is operable between the component and the knob at a predetermined intermediate rotational position of the knob to limit the rotation of the latter.

Abstract: An automatic safety mechanism for airless spray equipment such as airless spray guns of the type having a trigger mechanism for actuating a gun spraying mechanism is provided. The safety mechanism comprises a lock mechanism for automatically locking the trigger mechanism in an "off" or non-spraying position upon full release thereof, including a locking member spring biased and disposed so that upon full release of the trigger mechanism the locking member is automatically operatively interposed between the trigger mechanism and hand-grip element of the spray gun to obstruct actuating movement of the trigger mechanism. The locking member is adapted for simple manipulation by the spray gun operator to disengage the lock mechanism and permit actuating movement of the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: A high-pressure liquid-jet gun has a pistol-type housing provided with a valve having an actuation member displaceable between a closed position and an open position to release liquid from an end of the housing. A safety lever is displaceable on the housing between a safety position relatively far from the barrel of the housing and a use position lying against this barrel. A spring urges this safety lever into the safety position. A trigger is pivoted on the safety lever and has a formation which is engageable only in the use position of the safety lever with the actuation member. This trigger can be displaced in the use position of the safety lever between an advanced position with the formation engageable with the actuation member but with this actuation member in the closed position, and a drawn-back position with the formation pressing the actuation member of the valve into the open position.

Abstract: A combination gladhand and shutoff cock includes a dust cover attached to the shutoff cock operating handle and closing the gladhand body air outlet when the shutoff cock is in a closed position. There is a latch effective between the shutoff cock handle and the gladhand body holding the shutoff cock in a closed position and a further latch between the shutoff cock handle and the gladhand holding the handle in an open position.

Abstract: The power tool has a drive motor and a turn-on switch device activatable for turning on the drive motor. A manual activator is mounted for swinging movement in a predetermined plane of motion and in a predetermined direction from a normal position to an activating position in which it activates the turn-on switch device. The manual activator is so arranged and configurated as to be depressible in the predetermined direction by a hand of the user of the power tool. A safety device prevents unintentional activator depression and includes a blocking structure. The blocking structure is mounted for swinging movement relative to the manual activator in generally the predetermined plane and in the predetermined direction from a blocking position in which it prevents activator depression to an unblocking position in which it permits such depression.

Abstract: An improved petcock for controlling the flow of a liquid from a container. The petcock includes a housing comprising an inlet and outlet passage joined at their inner ends by a frusto-conic valve chamber opening external of the housing through a circular passageway. A valve member shapped to conform to the walls defining the valve chamber and circular passageway and positioned therein so as to provide sliding contact therewith when the valve member is selectively rotated. The valve member includes a bore through its base portion for passing liquid when aligned with the inlet and outlet passage and restricting fluid flow when misaligned. Sealing means is provided for sealing the housing to the tank, between a portion of the valve member and the valve chamber and between the circular portion of the valve member and an outer housing cover. Locking means is provided to selectively lock the valve member in either an "on" or "off" selected position.