Abstract: A directional valve for adjusts a fluid flow, such as a coolant flow, is between at least two operating states. The valve includes a valve housing, an adjustable valve member, and a slotted link guide adapted to push the valve member into a sealing contact switching state with the valve housing and to guide the valve member into a releasing operating state shifted back with respect to the sealing contact operating state.

Abstract: A machine includes a tool housing defining a housing cavity; a first tool coupled to a first linear drive mechanism, the first tool linearly repositionable along an axis by the first linear drive mechanism about and between a first retracted position and an extended position, the first tool positioned within the housing cavity in the first retracted position, the first tool positioned external to the housing cavity in the extended position; and a second tool coupled to a second linear drive mechanism, the second tool linearly repositionable along the axis by the second linear drive mechanism about and between a second retracted position and a sealing position, the second tool positioned within the housing cavity in the second retracted position, the second tool positioned external to the housing cavity in the sealing position.

Abstract: A valve assembly is adjustable in three independent ways allowing it to provide a variable input volume. The valve assembly has a base and an entrance plate. An outer guide, an inner guide and a shaft, each with a passage, are held together and the shaft is rotatable between the guides. The valve is open when the passages of the inner guide plate and shaft are aligned and closed when the passages are not aligned. The shaft RPM determines how many times per minute the valve opens. The open/closed ratio of the valve assembly determines how long the valve is open during each half revolution. The location of the shaft up or down in relationship to the inner guide determines what percentage of possible flow passes through the valve during each half revolution. The valve assembly can be used with either a gas or liquid medium.

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

Abstract: A valve seat (10) comprises a substantially annular rigid scaffold member (12) and a substantially annular elastomeric sealing member (14) sealingly mounted on top of the rigid scaffold member. The valve seat has an outer peripheral surface for cooperation with the valve body of a valve assembly, and the elastomeric sealing member defines an inner sealing surface of the valve seat for cooperation with a valve closure disc of a valve assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for installing a single valve assembly into in-service pipelines are presented using conventional hot tap technology. In one embodiment, the single valve assembly may comprise a removable cartridge assembly that comprises a wedge assembly that is rotated from an open position to a closed position and movable from a first unexpanded position to a second compressed position that sealingly engages one or more sealing elements to the valve body or housing to prevent fluid flow in the pipeline. The cartridge assembly is configured to be removed from the valve body for repair, maintenance, or replacement without additional line stops or interruptions to the in-service pipeline.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removing fluid from fluid valves are described. An example apparatus for controlling fluid flow includes a fluid regulator having a body defining an inlet port, an outlet port and an aperture therebetween. The body further defining a bore fluidly coupled to a valve and at least one of the outlet port or the inlet port. The valve is to enable fluid contained within the body to be removed therefrom.

Abstract: A valve and valve cartridge assembly can provide an opening and closing operation with a low torque. The valve and valve cartridge assembly can be switched between a first transmission relationship and a second transmission relationship, and the first and second transmission relationships are formed between the top of the valve cartridge and a transmission device. The first transmission relationship is established so that the valve cartridge is driven to rotate axially. The second transmission relationship is established so that the transmission member drives the valve cartridge to carry out a squeeze sealing movement.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a valve seal for a ball valve includes a ball configured to mate with a tail piece, an annular seat ring to facilitate the mating of the ball with the tail piece, the seat ring having an angled wall having a first groove for accommodating a first seal and a second groove for accommodating a second seal, the first seal having a different Young's modulus from the second seal.

Abstract: An air compressor system includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a butterfly valve coupled to the inlet and movable between a closed position and an open position, and an actuator coupled to the butterfly valve and operable to apply an actuator force to the butterfly valve to move the actuator and the butterfly valve to a desired position between the closed position and the open position. A feedback actuator is coupled to the actuator and is operable to apply a variable secondary force to the butterfly valve in opposition to the actuator force, the secondary force varying in response to the position of the butterfly valve.

Abstract: A valve core assembly and a valve adopting the valve core assembly. The valve core assembly comprises a valve core (4) and a transmission member (7) having a common axis, and a sliding ejector pin (6) arranged along an axis perpendicular to the common axis. The valve core assembly is disposed inside a valve body (1) and is rotatable about the common axis upon engaging with the valve body (1). The valve core (4) has one concave portion, and the transmission member (7) is at least partially placed inside the concave portion.

Abstract: A method of operating a rotary valve using a variable dome seating pressure to provide a minimum seating force for each position of the valve is described.

Abstract: A valve cartridge assembly comprises a valve cartridge (9) and a transmission device. A recess (90) is formed on the top of the valve cartridge. The transmission device is provided in the recess (90) of the valve cartridge. A first transmission relationship and a second transmission relationship are formed between the transmission device and the recess (90) of the valve cartridge. The first transmission relationship is established so that the transmission device drives the valve cartridge (9) to rotate axially. When the movement in the first transmission relationship is ended, the relationship between the transmission device and the valve cartridge (9) switches from the first transmission relationship to the second transmission relationship. The second transmission relationship is established so that the transmission device drives the valve cartridge (9) to carry out a squeeze movement, and the squeeze movement enables the valve cartridge to have a moving component at least in an axial direction.

Abstract: A butterfly valve comprises a valve body, a seat ring mounted on a flow passage of the valve body, a disc rotatably mounted to the valve body and configured to open and close the flow passage by being attached to the seat ring; and a driving device configured to linearly move and rotate the disc so as to prevent interference between the disc and the seat ring when the flow passage of the valve body is open and closed.

Abstract: A ball valve having a reduced sized is provided, that includes a first shaft that extends into a housing accommodating a valve body along a rotational axis of the valve body and is connected to the valve body; and a second shaft that extends into the housing to be oppositely located to the first shaft and is rotatable about an axis line, and has a pressing part that projects radially outwardly from at least a part of the outer circumference of the second shaft. The ball valve is capable of instantly and securely opening and closing communication passages, and changing the direction of fluid flow, while being capable of minimizing the wearing of a seat member for shutting off the communication passages, by having a valve body rotatable while being kept out of contact or substantial contact with the seat member.

Abstract: A slide arrangement for blocking or closing off a channel disposed between a coal pulverizer and coal dust burners, and conveying a gas having a high proportion of coal dust. The slide arrangement includes a housing disposed in the channel wall and a shroud or steel structure laterally connected to the housing. A passage for a slide plate is provided in a wall of the housing facing the shroud or steel structure. The passage can be closed off by a closure member except for a narrow gap. The closure member has a circumferential seal that rests against the rearward side of the housing wall. The closure member also has a wear plate that when the closure member is closed is flush with the inner side of the housing wall and forms a smooth passageway.

Abstract: A shut-off valve disposed between openings formed to a vacuum chamber includes a casing, a valve body disposed inside the casing and having a shaft rotating around a central axis of the valve body, a drive unit for driving the valve body to rotate the shaft, and an open/close mechanism provided for the shaft for opening and closing each of the openings. The open/close mechanism includes a sheet member mounted to the shaft so as to protrude outward in a radial direction of the shaft to thereby close each of the openings, an urging member urging the sheet member inward or outward in the radial direction of the shaft, and a seal member connected to the sheet member so as to be associated therewith and forming a sealed space between the sheet member and the shaft, which is formed with an air passage communicating with the sealed space.

Abstract: Valve and valve lift system suitable for use in a regenerative thermal oxidizer, and oxidizer including the switching valve. The valve of the present invention exhibits excellent sealing characteristics and minimizes wear. In a preferred embodiment, the valve is sealed with pressurized air during its stationary modes, and unsealed during movement to reduce valve wear.

Abstract: Valve and valve lift system suitable for use in a regenerative thermal oxidizer, and oxidizer including the switching valve. The valve of the present invention exhibits excellent sealing characteristics and minimizes wear. In a preferred embodiment, the valve is sealed with pressurized air during its stationary modes, and unsealed during movement to reduce valve wear.

Abstract: The device concerns a device for adjusting the relative distance or position between a check valve and the base on which it rests when it is closed. Said device consists of a valve body (1), a valve shaft (5), a check valve (5) and two bearings (2 and 3) and a base (6). The inner bores of the bearings are offset relative to their external diameter. The adjustment is carried out by appropriately positioning the bearings inside the valve body. The device is particularly designed for rotating butterfly or ball taps and valves.

Abstract: A lightweight flow control valve for use in cooling towers is provided. The valve includes a lightweight, thin-walled valve body having a flow bore, an inlet port, and an outlet port. The outlet port is disposed in a substantially perpendicular relationship relative to the inlet port. The valve body has a substantially frusto-conically shaped interior surface defining the flow bore. A lightweight, thin-walled barrel having an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet is disposed within the flow bore of the valve body. The inlet of the barrel is concentrically positioned relative to the inlet port of the valve body and the outlet of the barrel is disposed in a substantially perpendicular relationship relative to the inlet of the barrel.

Abstract: An improved hydraulic valve comprising a housing having a first coupling end and a second coupling end is provided. The housing includes a receiving recess having an opening atop. The lower section is provided with a cone-shape wall. The inner wall of the middle section defines a plurality of spines, and the upper section having a threaded portion. A controlling tap has a cone-shape body which is provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening is disposed compactly within the cone-shape wall of the housing. The controlling tap is connected with a stem having a spiral rib in the middle portion. A handle is connected to the top of the stem. A stopping collar having a plurality of spines at the outer peripheral portion is disposed within the middle section of the receiving recess of the housing wherein the spines of the stopping collar can be readily meshed with the spines of middle section of the receiving recess of the housing.

Abstract: A self adjusting ball valve assembly having a ball valve body, a shaft assembly or shaft mounted to the ball valve body, a spherical segment carried by the shaft, and elements for adjusting the position of the shaft. The ball valve body has a port for fluid transit therethrough and a first through passage, located concentrically about a body axis. The shaft rotatably mounts through the first through passage along a shaft axis, which is maintained parallel but offset from the body axis. The spherical segment mounts to the shaft and radially extends from the shaft axis within the ball valve body, and includes a portion for sealing engagement with the port, upon rotation of the shaft through a predefined angle. The adjustment elements automatically adjust the offset between the body axis and the shaft axis to enhance the sealing engagement between the spherical segment and the port.

Abstract: An adjustable ball valve assembly having a vertically tapered chamber and an adjustment mechanism is provided. The adjustable ball valve includes a vertically tapered chamber, a ball disposed within said chamber, a valve stem connected to said ball, seat members, which include a rigid, solid support frame encapsulated in a polymeric material, supporting and sealing the ball and having a vertical taper corresponding to the chamber taper, locking members to prevent horizontal or rotational movement of the seat members and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the seat members vertically within the chamber. The seat members are encapsulated by means of an injection molding process. The process includes providing an injection mold having, among other features, pins which position the support frame to provide for even application of the polymeric material to the support frame.

Abstract: Face valve apparatus having a plurality of valve stations each of which includes a replaceable pad that is behind and in contact with a planar face of a continuously moving valve section having a plurality of inlet ports in a circular array about a rotational axis for the movable valve section. Each of the valve stations are removably mounted to a fixed support by a plurality of fasteners that are accessible for operation from behind the support. Each pad defines an inlet port disposed in front of said support and operatively positioned so that for part of each revolution fo the movable valve section, each of the inlet ports communicates directly with the outlet port.

Abstract: A valve mechanism for installation in a pipe line for controlling the movement of a flowable material therein which comprises a central body section with end sections connected thereto and forming therewith a valve stopper chamber, the end sections each having an associated annular projection extending into the valve stopper chamber with fluid-flow passages extending outwardly therefrom; a valve stopper in the chamber having a flow passage extending therethrough and sealing surfaces bounding the flow passage; a structure for moving the stopper to a valve open position substantially aligning the stopper flow passage with the end section flow passages, and to a valve closed position blocking the end section flow passages; and a gasket encircling each end section projection and thrust structure operable to press the gaskets against the stopper sealing surfaces when the stopper is in valve open and valve closed positions.

Abstract: An improved plug type valve of the type having seat and reseat retractable seals, the plug assembly having a tapered faceted cylindrical plug with a waterway therethrough. A first pair of shut-off slips is positioned on the plug for axial movement, relative to the plug, wherein the plug surfaces adjacent the shut-off slips are tapered for retracting the shut-off slips as the plug is moved vertically in a first direction relative to the inlet and the outlet of the valve. A pair of thru-bore slips are positioned on the plug adjacent the waterway for relative axial movement therebetween. The plug surfaces adjacent the thru-bore slips are tapered for retracting the thru-bore slips as the plug is moved vertically in a second direction, relative to the inlet and outlet of the valve. The thru-bore slips have a thru-bore aperture to permit flow through the waterway without leakage around the plug and thus the interior of the valve body, when the waterway is aligned with the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: This invention relates to ball valves. One problem with conventional ball valves is that opening and closing the valve causes the valve seal to scrape across the valve seat. This reduces the life of the seal. This scraping problem can be eliminated by retracting the seal from the seat before turning the valve.In this invention, the ball valve has two coaxial handle assemblies. The outer, lever, assembly turns the valve closure member within its housing. The inner, handwheel, assembly is used independently to retract or extend the valve seal from or to the valve seat. The retraction or extension is achieved by use of a jack-screw shaft which pushes the seal in and out. The jack screw shaft is driven by a series of gears--a first bevel gear, a ring gear, and a second bevel gear--driven by the inner handle assembly. The ball valve is also provided with an inspection port. This port permits inspection, repair, or replacement of the valve seal while the valve is in use in its open position.

Abstract: A valve, such as a compressor or line service valve, for use in refrigeration or air conditioning fluid circuits having an improved flow for improved energy efficiency is disclosed. The valve incorporates a rotary ball member with a 90.degree. fluid passage diameter that is equal to or greater than the diameter of the fluid line that it services. Rotation of a primary actuator stem rotates the ball member to open and close the valve. An annular ball seal provides a seat against which the ball may be positively sealed. A secondary stem is aligned on an alternate axis from the primary stem that is preferably collinear with a fluid line. The secondary stem effectuates a positive engagement between the rotary ball member and the ball seal. A plunger cooperates with locator indentations and a groove in the rotary ball member to center the ball within the valve and align its fluid passage with fluid line connectors.

Abstract: A ball valve having a main body portion with a throughbore and a rotatable ball valve closing off the throughbore. The ball is of resilient plastic and is comprised of a pair of interconnected sides defining a slot therethrough. The valve body portion has cams associated with the throughbore engageable with the ball side when the same is rotated. The sides, in a first position, close off the throughbore, the cams engage the flexible sides and camming the same into fully seated closure of the throughbore. When rotated away from engagement with the cams, the slot in the ball valve is aligned with the throughbore allowing fluid flow therethrough.

Abstract: A mechanical closure assist is provided for a valve having a valve casing with a wall and an internal surface defining a valve seat. A disc is pivotable within the casing from an open position to a closed position. The disc defines front and back faces. The front face defines a sealing surface for sealingly contacting the valve seat when the disc is in the closed position. A reciprocating rod is movable at least partly laterally relative to the flow path, from a retracted position clear of the flow path to an extended position where the rod bears on the back face of the disc to urge the sealing surface of the disc into engagement with the valve seat. The rod advancing structure can be mounted directly on the valve casing or an adjacent section of conduit. The rod can be inclined or the rod can be provided with a wedging shape such that lateral advance of the rod urges the disc sealing surface closed in a direction parallel to axial flow through the valve.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to a ball valve of the type comprising a ball member (83, 85) provided with two axially displaceable sleeves (66A, 66B) adapted to be displaced outwards to sealing engagement against seats provided in the surrounding valve housing (76) in the open position of the valve, so as to form a flow passage (73) through the valve, and which comprises a hollow drive axle for the rotary movement of the ball member between open and closed position and a drive spindle (12, 69) through the hollow drive axle, adapted to bringing about the axial displacement movement of the sleeves. On the drive spindle (69) and for rotation together with it there are provided two preferably disc shaped, first cam members (68A, 68B) on either side of the sleeves (66A, 66B) and the sleeves are provided with corresponding and cooperating second cam members (67A,67B) for the axial displacement by rotation of the drive spindle (69) in relation to the ball member (83, 85).

Abstract: A valve wherein a spherically shaped half ball element is arranged for rotation between open and closed positions with respect to a tubular seat element. Metal-to-metal sealing elements are disposed between the tubular seat and the valve body to develop an axial force in one direction when energized. A wedge element acts on the ball element to energize the metal-to-metal sealing elements and provide a rotation stop for the ball element. The ball element is truncated and attachable to a drive member which allows for shift of the ball element in open and closed positions. Metal-to-metal seals are provided throughout the valve.

Abstract: A ball valve having a spherical valve body which is rotarably mounted in a valve box and rotation of the spherical valve body controls a fluid to flow or stop. The spherical valve body provides sub-valve plates which may be pressed against valve seats so as to close a flow passage of the ball valve.

Abstract: A stop valve is disclosed which includes a means for venting fluid to the exterior of the valve housing if the valve is not properly adjusted, thereby providing a readily detectable visual indication that the valve needs to be readjusted or retightened. In another aspect, the invention includes a hygienic shutter assembly which seals the juncture between the shutter and its associated backing plate in a manner which eliminates crevices and sharp angles within which dirt and debris can accumulate.

Abstract: A water flow regulating device which comprises a casing having a control chamber at the upper middle for holding a regulating valve and a division wall at the lower middle to block up the water outlet from the water inlet thereof. A teflon washer is set inside the control chamber and squeezed by the regulating valve, which has two through-holes disposed in alignment with the two through-holes on the bottom of the control chamber respectively in communication with the water inlet and the water outlet. The regulating valve is secured to the casing by a lock nut and is confined by a control ring to rotate on the teflon washer within a fixed range for controlling the alignment of its two through-holes with the through-holes on the teflon washer and the through-holes on the control chamber so as to regulate water flow rate from the water inlet into the water outlet.

Abstract: Self supporting, non-lubricated retractable seal double block and bleed plug valve wherein an improved plug configuration provides direct bearing surface support for the plug along at least a portion of the radial surface of the plug. The remaining radial surface of the plug may be optionally relieved to avoid scuffing the swept seating area of the interior valve body surface. By utilizing the novel plug configuration for direct plug bearing support, the present invention obviates the need for a lower trunnion and does away with the need for high load-bearing bushings. In all other respects, the operation of a plug valve, utilizing the plug of the present invention, remains substantially the same as it would be for a prior art plug valve. In fact, it is possible to substitute a novel plug configuration of the present invention for a prior art plug configuration for retrofitting existing valves of the type herein disclosed.

Abstract: A lift-turn valve actuator is provided for tapered plug valve and slip assemblies that accomplishes vertical movement of the plug and retraction of the slips from sealing engagement with the valve body prior to rotation of the plug member 90.degree. to its open position. The valve actuator assembly includes inner fitting inner and outer sleeve members each having cam slots formed therein with the cam follower of a valve actuating stem being engaged with both cam slots. Rotation of the outer sleeve member with respect to the static inner sleeve imparts initial vertical movement to the actuator stem, valve stem and valve plug for slip retraction as an initial component of movement followed by simultaneous rotational and upward movement of the plug member until the plug member has rotated 90.degree. to its open position.

Abstract: A multi-port valve internally supports a rotatable trunnion having an elbow passage between a nozzle portion of the trunnion and a lower end outlet that communicates with a test port of the valve body. The outer end of the nozzle has an axially reciprocable hollow seal piston with a seal support ring whose outer face is formed with an endless groove to receive an O-ring. An actuating shaft is coaxially mounted in an upper end of the trunnion and has a lower end with an eccentric pin engaged in a slot of the seal piston to reciprocate the seal piston into and out of sealing registration around a port selected by rotation of the trunnion. External ends of the actuating shaft and trunnion are respectively drivably coupled to a coaxial sprocket wheel and geneva wheel. A housing on top of the valve contains an input rotor fitted with a cam and a drive roller for engaging radial slots of the geneva wheel alternately with cam engagement of the dwell notches of the geneva wheel.

Abstract: A new and improved valve apparatus and method of operating same that moves a flow closure assembly between open and closed positions with a minimum of frictional resistance while effecting a forcible engagement with both upstream and downstream valve seats when in the closed position. The preferred ball-type flow closure assembly is formed of two pivoted sections that are forcibly moved axially or tilted to sealingly engage the longitudinally spaced valve seats to provide upstream and downstream sealing by the valve in moving between an intermediate position and the closed position. The opening to closing movement is effected by rotating the valve actuator stem through an arc slightly greater than a quarter turn to provide a fast response operation. The valve actuator further includes a two part guide means which effects tilting of the ball sections only after or before rotational movement to insure that the ball is released from sealing engagement with both seats by only axial movement.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ball valve structure and a well safety valve utilizing the improved ball valve. The improved valve includes a metal seat member having a resilient section and control arms, which may be positioned to initially sealingly engage the seat with the ball and to compress the seat resilient section to control the force sealingly engaging the seat with the metal ball and thereby limit frictional forces opposing opening rotational forces when pushing on the seat to open the valve. The control arms are positioned by rings threaded on the seat above the control arms and below a shoulder in each arm. When the seat is moved down to open the ball valve, opening rotational forces are imparted to the valve ball through both the seat and control arms. The well safety valve utilizing the improved ball valve structure includes an annular metal valve and means increasing the force sealingly engaging the seat with the valve ball as pressure below the closed ball valve increases.

Abstract: Selective retraction of a spring-biased valve seat from slidable sealing engagement with a ball valve member is effected by a threaded retraction tool inserted through a threaded retraction port normally sealed by a removable sealing screw and gasket. The tapered distal end of the tool contacts a radially outward-facing and convex camming surface of the valve seat that tapers toward the forward/sealing end of the seat. Rotation of the tool in a direction to increase insertion causes the distal end of the tool to slide along the camming surface while forcing the valve seat away from the valve ball in opposition to the resilient bias sealing force. The taper in the camming surface may be provided as a smooth generally parabolodial configuration or as discrete surface segments subtending different respective cam angles with a reference plane oriented perpendicular to the direction of the spring bias force.

Abstract: In a valve of the ball or globe type operating means are provided to cause movement of the closure member in an angular mode about an axis of rotation and in a radial direction with respect to such axis in order that the closure member may be removed from the seat prior to subtantial angular movement. The operating means comprises two concentric stems one of which comprises an eccentric portion journalled with the closure member which eccentric portion provides the radial movement. The housing comprises an inspection port against which the closure member may be sealed while the valve remains open permitting inspection and replacement of the main seal through the inspection port while fluid continues to flow through the valve.

Abstract: An improved plug-type valve of the type having a plug connected to slips wherein opening and closing the valve involves both vertical and rotational motion of the plug, the novel features of the invention residing in geometrical characteristics of plug, slips and valve body to make the vertical motion of the plug, both prior to and subsequent to the rotation of the plug and slips, unidirectional. Thus, unlike prior art plug-type valves wherein opening the valve may require a sequence comprising vertical upward motion, rotation and vertical downward motion, in the present invention the opening sequence comprises vertical upward motion, rotation and vertical upward motion. This unidirectional vertical component of plug motion both before and after plug and slip rotation, significantly reduces the complexity and cost of the operator or actuator to which the plug is connected by the trunnion.

Abstract: A flow control apparatus for use primarily in plug-type valves provides means for continuously varying the flow rate of fluid through the valve while using the same operator that is used to control the open and closed position of the valve. The invention utilizes a globe valve-type throttling plug which requires no special mechanism to coordinate the throttling motion of the valve. Only the plug and lower plate of the valve body are modified relative to existing plug valves to achieve a unique flow control capability. The plug of the invention provides distinct inlet and outlet channels separated by a flow control passage which may be selectively obstructed by a fixed flow control element which is an integral portion of an inverted lower trunnion extending from the bottom plate of the valve body. The vertical position of the plug with the plug rotated for alignment with the inlet and outlet of the valve, determines the degree of flow through the plug.

Abstract: A rotary plug valve has a frusto-conical valve plug (4) received within a frusto-conical valve chamber with a tapered valve liner (3) being provided between the two. The chamber and the plug are oppositely tapered so that by axial movement of the plug the valve liner can be wedged into tight sealing engagement with the external surface of the valve plug and the internal surface of the valve chamber. The liner and the valve plug are insertable and removable as a unit from the frusto-conical chamber.

Abstract: A plug valve assembly employs a stem having a threaded end, and a shiftable locking key to alternatively interengage the plug with either the stem or the bonnet. When the plug is locked to the bonnet by the key, the threaded part of the shaft will initially lift it from its seat; shifting the key will permit the plug to be rotated by the shaft to open the valve, and the interengagement established by the key will enable return of the plug to orient it for closure.

Abstract: The device comprises a body (1) provided with two coaxial circular openings (3, 4) for connecting two sections of pipe, wherein each opening has an oblique seat (5, 6) receiving a wedge formed of two counter-seats (9, 10), a spherical ball (11) and a cage (12) in which the ball carries elastic means (23) which exert a pressure from said wedge on its seats (5, 6), and a rod (26) enabling said wedge to be unwedged, said ball being provided with a rotation shaft (13) and springs (18) enabling the counter-seats to be detached from the ball in the unwedged position of the wedge.

Abstract: This invention relates to a butterfly valve comprising a floating disc wherein the seating pressure between the valve seat and the rim of the floating disc is relieved prior to the rotation of the disc for opening and closing, and the seating pressure is established after the disc is rotated to the fully closed position. The floating disc butterfly valves taught by this invention comprise a floating disc mechanically connected either to a valve stem supported at both ends or to double cantilever valve stems. A small amount of the axial movement of the valve stem results in either the establishment or relief of the seating pressure between the rim of the floating disc and the valve seat disposed in the valve body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a valve handle having the dual function of rotating the valve stem for opening and closing of the valve and of moving the valve stem in the axial direction over a small distance for relieving and establishing the seating pressure between the valve seat and the blocking body such as the floating disc in the floating disc valve and the ball-plug in the ball-plug valve.