Abstract: Disclosed is a step actuator. The step actuator includes a housing; a stator installed in the housing; a rotor positioned radially inward from the stator, the rotor rotating and protruding from one side of the housing; a bearing installed at one side of the housing so as to be coupled with the rotor; a bearing cover coupled with one side of the housing to restrain movement of the bearing; a screw member coupled with the rotor to linearly move according to rotation of the rotor; and a mounting member coupled to the bearing cover to support the screw member.

Abstract: Electric valve actuator, comprising: a stem (41, 43) for moving a valve member between open and closed positions; a drive assembly for moving the stem comprising an electric motor (31); a biasing assembly (5) adapted to act on the stem to urge it toward a failsafe position; and a fail-safe shutdown system to allow the biasing assembly to urge the stem toward the failsafe position, comprising a first latching unit (7) mounted movable in translation in the housing and a second latching unit (8) mounted on the housing for latching engagement with the first unit, whereby the stem can be moved free from the action of the biasing assembly in the latched state of the first and second latching units; and the drive assembly and the stem are mounted integral in translation with the first unit (7), which is mounted integral in translation with the biasing assembly.

Abstract: A torque control system is configured to automatically determine the fully open position and fully closed position of the valve without the need of manual operation of the valve. In addition, a control unit of the torque control system can obtain a control parameter based on a driving device operation signal detected by a detection unit, and output a control command to a driving unit to change an operation parameter of the driving device, so that the torque applying by the driving device on the valve can be adjusted, therefore the torque control system of the present application can accurately output the operating torque required by the valve, so that there is no circumstances that the operating torque is too large to damage the valve or the operating torque is too small to be unable to drive the valve.

Abstract: A 2-phase outer ring switched reluctance motor is suitable for use as a low-speed and high-flow rate fan, causes a difference in electrical angle of 180° when two armatures are fitted and coupled along an axial direction at the upper and lower sides thereof one by one and eliminates the difference in electrical angle when two outer ring rotors are fitted and coupled along an axial direction at the upper and lower sides thereof one by one, so as to enable the same to be easily assembled into a 2-phase motor and ensure a firm assembled state, simplifies a structure for detecting an excitation section by modularization in which sensors are provided at each armature and objects to be sensed are provided for each outer ring rotor, and escapes from an unstartable state by using a forward rotation sensor and a reverse rotation sensor.

Abstract: A motor-operated valve configured to control the flow rate during a normal flow and pass the fluid so as to minimize pressure loss during a reverse flow, and a refrigeration cycle using the same, are provided. It is configured such that during a normal flow, the fluid is made to flow only from between the main valve member and the orifice to perform flow rate control, and during a reverse flow, all or a majority of the fluid is made to flow to a bypass channel without being passed through the orifice to decrease pressure loss as much as possible. A check valve member which closes the bypass channel during a normal flow and opens it during a reverse flow is provided in the valve main body.

Abstract: An illustrative method for operating a valve, where the valve includes a valve seat, a valve plunger and a stepper motor for moving the valve plunger from a first position into a second position in which the valve plunger is pressed against a valve seat and for compressing a flexible element assigned to the valve plunger in said second position. The stepper motor may be driven a defined number of steps (NTOTAL) in order to move the valve plunger into the second position and to compress the flexible element. The method may include: driving the stepper motor a first number of steps (N1) at a first current level (I1); driving the stepper motor a second number of steps (N2) at a second current level (I2); and driving the stepper motor a third number of steps (N3) at a third current (I3) level.

Abstract: When a valve body is rotated toward a full-close position in a valve-close mode, a control portion controls an electric motor so that the rotating speed of the valve body is lower than that in a valve-open mode. A rotating speed of the valve body around the shaft in the valve-close mode is lower than that in the valve-open mode. Thus, when the seal ring is brought into contact with the inner wall surface, an impact generated therebetween can be moderated. While the valve body is rotated toward the full-close position, a seal ring is gradually elastically deformed. A sliding friction between the seal ring and the inner wall surface can be reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a vacuum valve apparatus and method to provide a vacuum to equipment. The vacuum valve can include an air port tube, a vacuum port tube, a motor, and a control arm coupled to the vacuum port tube and the motor. The motor can cause the control arm to move in an arc in order to flex the vacuum port tube and selectively create the vacuum and vent the vacuum provided to the equipment.

Abstract: A valve control apparatus sets a certain soft landing start target position to a drive control unit for carrying out driving of a DC motor 2 as a target open position in response to a fully close command, and sets the target open position which the valve control apparatus acquires by gradually decreasing the soft landing start target position to the above-mentioned drive control unit at a time when the difference between an actual open position and the soft landing start target position becomes equal to a first threshold.

Abstract: A rotational moving point of a connection between a rod and a valve swings between a full open point, at which the valve is fully opened, and a full close point, at which the valve is fully closed. An apex of this swing is set at a point, which is between the full close point and a half point and satisfies a relationship of ?P>?A where ?P denotes an angle that is defined between a first imaginary line, which connects between a bearing center of a rod bearing and the full open point, and a second imaginary line, which connects between the bearing center and the apex of the swing, and ?A denotes an angle that is defined between the first imaginary line and a third imaginary line, which connects between the bearing center and the full close point.

Abstract: A magnetic sensing surface of a stroke sensor is placed in an angular range between a first imaginary line and a second imaginary line. The first imaginary line is an imaginary line that coincides with a center line between first and second magnets of a magnetic movable body when a wastegate valve is placed to have a full close degree of the wastegate valve. The second imaginary line is an imaginary line that coincides with the center line between the first and second magnets when the wastegate valve is placed to have a half degree between the full close degree and a full open degree of the wastegate valve.

Abstract: A current detection unit detects an electric current caused by superimposing a direct current from a direct-current power source on an alternating current from an alternating-current power source and supplied through a brush to a direct-current motor. An extracting unit extracts an alternating-current component of the detected electric current. An angle detection unit detects a rotation angle of the motor according to the extracted alternating-current component. A direction detection unit detects a rotative direction of the motor according to a change pattern of the extracted alternating-current component. A core of the motor has slots each defined between adjacent two of teeth. The slots respectively accommodate phase coils respectively wound around the teeth. Turns of the phase coils are different from each other.

Abstract: A damper actuator motor device includes a fan brake device which is secured to a motor rotor shaft and is configured to reduce motor rotation speed in a preferential direction. Preferably, the fan brake device has an asymmetric configuration, and is adapted to gather air radially in an enclosed cavity and discharge it axially in one direction. The fan device preferably is adapted to project a size that takes up more than half of the space of the cavity. When the motor is back driven, the fan brake device causes differentially pressure and air resistance in a confined area, producing a drag and braking force that increases with motor speed. The invention can be applied to motor actuators used to control air dampers and other valves in gas or fluid delivery systems. The invention can also be used to reduce water hammer in water delivery systems.

Abstract: A method is described for controlling the operation of a metering valve driven by a stepper motor, a position sensor normally providing position information to allow control over the metering valve in a closed loop manner. The method comprises the steps of: performing a calibration operation to derive a relationship between stepper motor position and metering valve position; controlling the operation of the metering valve in a closed loop manner; and controlling the operation of the metering valve in an open loop manner in the event that the position sensor output is thought to be unreliable; wherein, when operating in the open loop manner, the metering valve is moved to a desired angular position by using the relationship derived in the calibration operation to determine the stepper motor position associated with the desired metering valve position and moving the stepper motor to the determined stepper motor position.

Abstract: To provide a motor-driven valve with a small number of parts, with excellent assemblage, capable of maintaining a large valve port diameter even downsized, and to prevent deterioration of housing environment due to sound caused by the impact and shortened life that are generated by collisions of closing limit stopper parts.

Abstract: A piezoelectric valve is provided that includes a valve body includes a plug and a drive body coupled to the valve body and operable to cause the rotatable plug to rotate about a rotational axis. The drive body includes a shaft disposed along the axis, the shaft statically coupled to the plug and rotatably coupled to the drive body. The drive body also includes a rotor assembly disposed about the axis and rotatably coupled to the drive body. The drive body further includes a first piezoelectric actuator disposed about the axis and statically coupled to the drive body, the first piezoelectric actuator configured to frictionally engage an inner surface of the rotor assembly. The drive body additionally includes a second piezoelectric actuator disposed about the axis and statically coupled to the shaft, the second piezoelectric actuator configured to frictionally engage the inner surface of the rotor assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a proportional control valve for the variable hydraulic adjustment of the damping force of a shock absorber, for which purpose the proportional control valve has a throttle function which can be set by varying the strength I of the electric current. The invention provides that on the basis of an instantaneous level of the electrical current Iist the proportional control valve is first closed by increasing the current to a maximum current strength Imax for a short time period toverdrive in order to change the damping force F, and the proportional control valve is then opened again by reducing the current strength I to a defined average current strength I in which the proportional valve assumes an intermediate position which results in a volume flow Q which corresponds to the desired change in the damping force F.

Abstract: A valve actuator operates a valve, such as a drain valve of an industrial washing machine. The valve actuator has a permanent magnet DC motor which drives a gear train which rotatably drives an output shaft. The output shaft is engaged with the drain valve and moves the drain valve to open and closed positions as desired. The valve actuator also has a controller which controls operation of the valve actuator. The controller provides power to the motor only when needed to open and close the drain valve. The controller does not provide power to the motor when the drain valve is in the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A synchronous motor and a valve having a valve actuator and valve assembly is provided. The valve actuator includes the synchronous motor. The synchronous motor utilizes a magnetic coil, a stator and a rotor to generate rotational movement to drive the valve member for the valve assembly. The valve has a normal state in which the valve is maintained when power is not supplied to the motor. The valve has a non-normal actuated state when power is supplied to the motor. The motor is stalled in the non-normal state to maintain the valve in that state. The rotor includes a rotor shaft that passes through a magnetic hub of the stator. The rotor shaft is supported by a plurality of plastic and/or nylon bearings to prevent corrosion therebetween when the rotor shaft and bearings remain in a substantially fixed orientation for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A current detection unit detects an electric current caused by superimposing a direct current from a direct-current power source on an alternating current from an alternating-current power source and supplied through a brush to a direct-current motor. An extracting unit extracts an alternating-current component of the detected electric current. An angle detection unit detects a rotation angle of the motor according to the extracted alternating-current component. A direction detection unit detects a rotative direction of the motor according to a change pattern of the extracted alternating-current component. A core of the motor has slots each defined between adjacent two of teeth. The slots respectively accommodate phase coils respectively wound around the teeth. Turns of the phase coils are different from each other.

Abstract: A stepper motor and controller are provided for controllably adjusting the angular displacement of a rotor. The stepper motor has a plurality of stator coils that are configured to effect rotation of the rotor upon application of a voltage thereto. The stepper motor further includes one or more sensing coils, where rotation of the rotor generates an induced voltage in the one or more sensing coils. A controller is included for processing the induced voltage signals, and is configured to output a constant vector value that does not change in value where the induced voltage signals are indicative of the rotor rotating in a continuous manner, and to output a diverging vector value where the induced voltage signals are indicative of the rotor being inhibited from rotating. The controller is configured to determine the rotor's angular displacement from the constant vector value, and to detect occurrence of the rotor being inhibited from rotating from a diverging vector value.

Abstract: The present invention describes a valve actuator having a first motor (30) for moving a valve element and a second motor (30?) for energizing a failsafe spring (130). The second motor is operated independently from the first, thus allowing the valve element to be moved between its open and closed positions while the spring is energized. In an emergency, the spring will be de-energized and move the valve element to its failsafe position no matter the position of the valve element.

Abstract: Electric drive for a switching valve, the switching valve having such a drive, and a regenerative thermal oxidizer including the switching valve and drive system. The electric drive system allows for the starting and stopping of the rotation of a rotary valve with accurate positioning. The stopping of the valve includes dissipation of the kinetic energy of the valve by electric means. The valve is allowed to move vertically and oscillating rotary motion is possible. The drive system preferably includes a gear, gearbox, variable speed drive and at least one positioning sensor. Valve acceleration and deceleration can be carried out in a controlled fashion and with repeatability, so that the final end position of the valve is consistent. The accommodation of vertical movement of the valve is also within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: A magnetically-coupled actuating valve assembly. The actuating valve can be used to control the action of an actuator, such as a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. The valve assembly is especially well-suited to use with a damping cylinder of an electronically controlled prosthetic knee. A drive motor is coupled to and actuates a valve body portion of the assembly by means of magnetic attraction and, therefore, the valve assembly operates without the need to physically couple the drive motor to the valve body. The design of the present invention can reduce or eliminate working fluid leaks typically associated with a physical coupling. The design of the present invention may also obviate the need to submerge the drive motor in the working fluid, which typically reduces motor efficiency and may pose a fire hazard.

Abstract: An arrangement for adjusting the angle of rotation of a camshaft (5) relative to a crankshaft is provided. The arrangement requires many components, which partially also require different operational conditions. The new arrangement is structured in a modular fashion, so that the components of the arrangement are no longer arranged inside a common housing, but rather are separately constructed according to their function and/or operational conditions, for example, they are used jointly by other control or adjustment devices. It is particularly advantageous that such arrangements can be produced in a reduced size and in a more cost effective manner and can be used for adjusting the valve play of internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a motor brake structure including: a rotor; a rotor axis relatively fixed to the rotor; a soft material brake having a central portion thereof into which the rotor axis is inserted, the soft material brake rotating identically with the rotor axis; and a case formed at an outer side of the brake, wherein the soft material brake has a base part having a mortise into which the rotor axis is inserted; a flexible part circularly extended from an end of the base part; and a friction part extended from an end of the flexible part, having a friction surface formed at an outer circumference thereof, and large-sized relative to at least the flexible part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic servo valve, and more particularly, to a pneumatic servo valve, wherein displacement of a spool due to flow force of a fluid is prevented by firmly holding the spool just after position control for the spool is completed, thereby ensuring the stability of a valve system, and an encoder is employed as a spool position detecting means.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a fully-integrated actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes, within a single housing assembly, a torque source, a position sensor, a gear train, and an output shaft. The torque source is adapted to receive one or more position control signals and, in response, to supplies a drive force. The position sensor is coupled to receive the drive force and, in response, supplies a signal representative of valve position. The output shaft is coupled to receive the drive force from the torque source, and thereby selectively moves the valve, upon receipt of the drive force, between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A controller for an electromagnetic actuator comprises a pair of springs acting on opposite directions, and an armature connected to the springs. The armature is held in a neutral position given by the springs when the armature is not activated. The actuator also comprises a pair of electromagnets for driving the armature between two end positions. In response to a release of the armature held in one of the end positions, the controller applies brake to the armature according to a load condition of the armature. In high-load conditions, the valve can surely be opened without additional electric power. In low-load conditions, the armature is prevented from colliding with a yoke of the electromagnet. The application of brake includes over-excitation operation, flywheel operation and suspension of power supply. In the over-excitation operation, voltage is applied to the electromagnet corresponding to one of the end positions from which the armature is released for a first period.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for automotive air duct damper, and more particular to an actuator for automotive air duct damper with a new structure which allows a precise control on the flow of the air supplied in the indoor space of a car and which is improved in durability. The actuator for automotive air duct damper according to the invention, includes a driving motor and a power transmitting mechanism for transmitting the torque of the driving motor to a damper, said power transmitting mechanism being provided at its final stage with the damper for opening and closing air duct, wherein said actuator further comprises a rotary member provided on a free end of the rotation shaft of the driving motor, and an optical sensor disposed so as to interact with the rotary member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for automotive air duct damper, and more particular to an actuator for automotive air duct damper with a new structure which allows a precise control on the flow of the air supplied in the indoor space of a car and which is improved in durability. The actuator for automotive air duct damper according to the invention, includes a driving motor and a power transmitting mechanism for transmitting the torque of the driving motor to a damper, said power transmitting mechanism being provided at its final stage with the damper for opening and closing air duct, wherein said actuator further comprises a rotary member provided on a free end of the rotation shaft of the driving motor, and an optical sensor disposed so as to interact with the rotary member.

Abstract: An electromotive servo drive includes a drive motor having an external rotor and a drive train in driving relationship with the drive motor and having an output member operatively connected to a control element to be adjusted. A locking device having a brake element is movable between a release position in which the rotor is free to rotate and an operative position in which the rotor is locked in place. Operatively connected to the brake element is a reset spring for maintaining the rotor at a standstill, when the reset spring is under tension, wherein the reset spring tensioned by turning an actuating shaft by hand.

Abstract: Particle trapping means for trapping worn particles of a commutator is provided in a power source side case mounted on a motor case of a DC motor.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for operating an actuator which is used to open and close valves in pipelines in order to avoid pressure surges and resonances during the closing operation in pipelines to be shut off. The closing operation of the valve is subdivided into two closing phases (S1 and S2). During the first closing phase (S1), the actuating element is moved at maximum actuating speed down to a predefinable position (P) of the actuating element, starting from the open state of the valve. From this position (P), the actuating speed of the actuating element is reduced continuously and steplessly with a predefinable gradient. Additionally when the actuating speed in the second closing phase is reduced to a predefinable constant value the method and apparatus may include a third phase during which the actuator maintains that speed value until the valve is closed.

Abstract: An airtight blade valve device for exhausting dust includes two faceplates, two side plates, plural threaded rods, a rotor and a speed-reducing motor. The two faceplates and the two side plates are assembled together by the threaded rods to make up a closed casing having an inlet and an outlet. The rotor is pivotally fitted between the two faceplates, consisting of a spindle and plural blades, and the spindle has a plurality of cut surfaces for the blades to be respectively secured thereon. Each blade has its peripheral edge respectively contact closely with the faceplate and the side plate to form closed spaces. At least one blade of the rotor will contact the arcuate portion of either of the two side plates when the rotor rotates to any position. Thus, the blades are rotated, exhausting out dust in an airtight condition.

Abstract: A pressure transducer for the production of a controlled under or overpressure comprises a valve to which compressed air can be applied, a motor for adjusting the position of the valve block, a sensor for measuring the pressure to be controlled and an electronic controller. The valve comprises a valve block working together with a valve seat. The rotational movement of the shaft of the motor is converted into a longitudinal movement of the valve block by means of a coupling. Between the shaft of the motor and the valve block, a spring is inserted which applies a mechanical load to the motor so that the motor does not reach the set speed given by the controller but turns slower. The load on the motor is dependent on the position of the valve block. For the controller, this is equivalent to a linearization of the characteristic curve of the regulated system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a ventilation damper unit utilizing a direct coupled two-position rotary damper actuator with a DC solenoid is disclosed. The actuator acts to rotate the output coupling, and in turn, the damper shaft to open the damper. After approximately 95 degrees +/−3 degrees of output coupling rotation, a limit switch is activated and a DC solenoid equipped with a full way bridge rectifier extends to a brake rotor to lock the damper into position. Simultaneously power is shut-off to the actuator motor assembly to reduce electrical consumption. Upon complete power failure to the actuator unit, such as during a fire and smoke emergency, the DC solenoid is spring returned allowing the damper to be spring returned to a closed position, thus preventing flow of air and smoke through a building and starving a fire of oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ABS solenoid valve. The ABS solenoid valve comprises: a housing coupled within a modulator block; a receiving unit disposed within the housing; a plunger mounted on the receiving unit and having a projection in one end; a compressive spring coupled with the plunger adjacent to the projection; a valve seat supported by the compressive spring and received within the housing; a coupling channel disposed within the valve seat; an orifice communicating with the coupling channel of the valve seat and coupling with a side of the housing; a flow path disposed within the orifice; a channel pipe communicating with the flow path, a flow groove disposed in an outer periphery of the valve seat; and a discharge port disposed in the housing and the orifice and communicating with the flow groove of the valve seat. The channel grooves are disposed in the outer periphery of the valve seat to simplify a fabricating process.

Abstract: An electrically operated valve actuator with an eddy current clutch is disclosed. The use of the eddy current clutch provides an actuator that can control the rate of closing of the valve in a predetermined linear manner to avoid slamming the valve shut in an emergency shutdown.

Abstract: A fail safe valve actuator is disclosed that is powered by an electric motor which drives through a wrap spring clutch and a centrifugal brake configured to absorb a portion of the energy released when the power fails and the valve stem is moved rapidly to its fail safe position by an actuator spring. The valve member is held in operating position by a solenoid. When power fails, a spring moves the valve stem in the other direction to move the valve member to its fail safe position. A torque limiting device is mounted adjacent the output end of a gear train to protect the gear train and the electric motor from the high torque created when the valve stem abruptly stops moving when the valve member reaches its operating position.

Abstract: A power supply motor brushes 25 for a current carrying device is arranged in a sensor power supplying unit 21 with a sensor. This allows connecting terminals 5 of the sensor power supplying unit 1 and receiving connectors 7 of a DC motor unit 6, which are arranged in proximity to motor brushes 9 of the DC motor unit 6 and which are connected to the connecting terminals 5, to be dispensed with. These components are required in a conventional device in order to supply a current from a power supply terminal 2 to the motor brushes 9.

Abstract: A variable displacement compressor includes a swash plate and a displacement control valve. The swash plate is moved between a maximum inclination position and a minimum inclination position in accordance with the pressure in a crank chamber. The control valve changes the crank chamber pressure to change the swash plate inclination. The control valve includes a valve body and an electromagnetic actuator for moving the valve body. Movement of the valve body is controlled according to current supplied to the actuator. The control valve also includes a fluid damper for applying fluid resistance to the valve body. The fluid resistance prevents the valve body from moving too quickly. The fluid damper therefore prevents the crank chamber pressure from being suddenly changed. Also, the fluid damper prevents the swash plate inclination from being suddenly changed. Instead of using the fluid damper, the sudden movement of the valve body may be prevented by controlling current supplied to the electromagnetic actuator.

Abstract: A device for controlling the movement of a damper mounted in a housing includes a shaft rotatably secured to the damper for pivoting the damper between an open position and a closed position. A lever arm is mounted on the shaft for rotation therewith and a spring is connected between the housing and the lever arm for normally urging the damper towards the open position. A motor is mounted on the housing and is actuable to overcome the force of the spring to move the damper to the closed position. A force translation arrangement is disposed between the motor and the lever arm for translating the driving force of the motor when the motor is energized to move the damper to the closed position, and for gradually braking the motor when the motor is de-energized and the spring returns the damper to the open position.

Abstract: A water shut-off system incorporates a water shut-off valve utilizing a pair of adjacently disposed electrodes, a transmitter and a receiving means. The water shut-off valve is in the form of a ball valve. A timing logic causes current to flow to a valve driving motor as electric pulses.

Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a reduction gear train, a motor structure, and a braking means. The reduction gear train transmits at least a rotation force in a first rotational direction supplied from a drive source. The reduction gear train is imparted with a returning tendency in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The motor structure has an output shaft rotatably connected to the reduction gear train. The braking means has field magnets, an armature coil, a braking circuit, and either one of a fixed resistor, a variable resistor, a rectifying diode, a Zener diode, a varister, a constant-current diode, a light-emitting diode, and a lamp bulb.