Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: A tie down locking mechanism includes a first plate including a first cavity and a first aperture, a second plate including a second cavity and a second aperture, and a spring mechanism that biases the first and second plates into a first position and that moves the first and second plates into a second position when the bias is overcome with an application of force. Each cavity includes an interior portion connected to an opening on a perimeter of the respective plate. When the first and second plates are in the first position, the openings of the first and second cavities are aligned and the apertures are not aligned. When the first and second plates are in the second position, the openings of the first and second cavities are not aligned and the apertures are aligned.

Abstract: A valve system includes a cam that has a shaft portion with an opening configured to receive a motor shaft, where the opening is off-center within the shaft portion. The system also includes a connecting rod assembly mounted to the shaft portion of the cam, where the connecting rod assembly includes a flexible one-piece connecting rod. The system further includes a valve mounted to an end of the flexible one-piece connecting rod such that rotation of cam results in translation of the valve.

Abstract: A valve with a valve housing having a first connection along a first axis, a second connection along a second axis and a valve seat which surrounds the first connection arranged in the flow path of a flow chamber. A valve part is displaceable along a movement axis such that a closure surface can interrupt and release the flow path. A motorized drive unit to displace the valve part having a valve rod with a contact element, the drive unit has a guide mechanism with an actuating element configured to rotate about an actuating axis defining an outer track. The distance of the track from the actuating axis is adjustable by a rotation of the actuating element about the actuating axis. A rotation of the actuating element of the valve part is movable so that the interruption or release of the flow path can be provided thereby.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular serviceable cartridge assembly for a respirator exhalation unit that is simple in construction and that allows quick-connect of an exhalation valve cartridge in a mask to minimize the need for reconfiguration when changing personal protective equipment, and that allows for easy removal and breakdown for servicing and/or replacement of individual components of the exhalation valve without modifying or replacing other elements of the protective mask. The assembly may be convertible from a negative pressure valve assembly to a positive pressure valve assembly, and vice versa, and a grill may be provided on an outlet side of the cartridge assembly, the rotation of which converts the assembly from a negative pressure valve to a positive pressure valve.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes: a drive section; body provided with first port, second port, and valve seat; and valve element formed columnar-shaped and coupled with the drive section, and the valve element includes annular sealing protrusion annularly protruding from end face located on side facing the valve seat, the sealing protrusion being provided at leading end with annular sealing portion to be pressed against the valve seat for sealing and at least the annular sealing protrusion is made of fluororesin. The valve element is configured such that the annular sealing portion is radially displaced with displacement amount of no more than 6.175 ?m when the annular sealing portion is pressed against the valve seat by the drive section so that abrasion caused by deformation of the valve element in valve closing is restrained and generation of particles is prevented.

Abstract: An optical access apparatus for receiving an endoscope to permit visualization during passage through tissue includes an access member dimensioned for insertion through body tissue. The access member defines a longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal opening for receiving an endoscope. The access member has a closed penetrating end adapted to pass through tissue. The closed penetrating end is transparent to permit visualization of tissue with the endoscope. The optical access apparatus further includes a locking collet coaxially mounted relative to the longitudinal axis of the access member and a manual member mounted adjacent the locking collet and operatively engageable therewith. The locking collet has internal surfaces defining an internal passage to permit passage of the surgical instrument.

Abstract: A flow-diverter assembly includes a housing having a discharge port, a valve piston located in the housing, and a barrel cam coupled to the valve piston. The valve piston includes a valve body in fluid communication with an internal flow passage of the housing, and is movable axially along a longitudinal axis of the housing between an open position, where a vent of the valve body is fluidly coupled to the discharge port, and a closed position, where the vent of the valve body is substantially sealed from the discharge port.

Abstract: A diaphragm valve includes a valve body, a diaphragm, a bonnet, an operation mechanism, and a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a clamping member for integrally sandwiching and fixing, from both right and left sides, circumferential edges of both the bonnet and the valve body. A circular pressing member for pressing a circumferential edge of the diaphragm from above is interposed between the diaphragm and the bonnet and has convex portions and concave portions. The convex portions fit into notches provided at the circumferential edge of the diaphragm or the valve body, and the concave portions are fitted by protrusions provided at the circumferential edge of the diaphragm or the valve body.

Abstract: A control device may include an actuator for actuating a final control element on a cooling system of an internal combustion engine and a sensor for scanning a position of the final control element. A method for checking the control device may include the steps of triggering the actuator with a predetermined control signal, determining a progression of the control position scanned by the sensor, and determining the functional capability of the mechanical coupling of the actuator to the final control element on the basis of the predetermined control signal and the determined progression.

Abstract: The device according to the invention includes a hollow body delimiting an inner passage. It further includes an assembly for maintaining the material in position in the inner passage. The maintaining assembly includes a radially compressible member delimiting, when idle, a through passage aperture of the material, and a radial compression member compressing the compressible member, radially movable relative to an axis of the passage aperture to outwardly compress the compressible member. It includes a member for actuating the or each compression member, radially movable relative to the body to cause the compression member to go from a radially retracted position, in which the section of the passage aperture is maximal, to a position radially deployed in the compressible member, in which the section of the passage aperture is minimal.

Abstract: A valve for pressurized fluid, with or without incorporated pressure-reducing valve, comprising a body accommodating a fluid circuit having an upstream end designed to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstream end designed to be placed in communication with a using device, the circuit comprising an isolation valve element in order to selectively close off the circuit, the valve element being controlled by a lever mounted so as to pivot on the body between a rest position in which the isolation valve element is held in a position of closing the circuit and an active position in which the lever moves the isolation valve element into a position of opening the circuit , wherein the lever comprises at least one opening, wherein the valve comprises a functional abutment mounted on the body and wherein only in the rest position the opening accommodates within it a portion of the functional abutment mounted on the body.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a valve-seal on a valve member that moves between an open and a closed position within a valve support housing for controlling fluid flow, particularly for use as a shut-off valve. In many embodiments, advancing the valve member sealingly engages the valve-seal with a valve seating area of the housing to close the valve and shut-off fluid flow through the housing, while retracting the valve member moves the valve-seal away from the seating area to allow fluid flow around the valve-seal and through the valve-seating area. In many embodiments, the valve member includes a proximal handle and angled ramp that engage with a helical ramp of the housing to translate rotation of the handle into axial movement of the member between open and closed positions.

Abstract: An intermediate lever arrangement for a mechanically-controllable valve drive arrangement, includes a pivot lever arrangement. At least one intermediate lever(s) comprising a working cam is configured to be in an operative connection with the pivot lever arrangement. A bearing shaft is arranged on the at least one intermediate lever(s). An engagement element comprising a circumferential point is mounted in the at least one intermediate lever(s) arrangement so as to rotate about an axis of rotation. A fixing device is arranged on the bearing shaft. The fixing device is configured to fix the engagement element in a defined position. A device is configured so that the circumferential point of the engagement element, upon a rotation by an angle a, describes a curved shape which deviates from an arc of a circle.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an actuator and valve arrangement.

Abstract: A product transfer valve (1) includes a valve body (3), an inlet port (2), an outlet port (18). A safety interlock mechanism includes a segmented collar (22) with internal threads (23) for mounting the valve to a connection. A safety collar (6) is axially movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and causes movement of the segmented collar. An interference member (12) engages the safety collar (6) to prevent inadvertent radial outward movement of the internal threads on the segmented collar until the safety collar is moved to the valve closed position.

Abstract: A valve for pressurized fluid comprising a body (1) accommodating a fluid circuit (2) having an upstream end (3) designed to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstream end (4) designed to be placed in communication with a using device, the circuit (2) comprising an isolation valve element (5) in order to selectively close off the circuit (2), the valve element (5) being controlled by a lever (8) mounted so as to pivot on the body (1) between a rest position in which the isolation valve element (5) is held in a position of closing the circuit (2) and an active position in which the lever (8) moves the isolation valve element (5) into a position of opening the circuit (2).

Abstract: A valve has a valve member (17) that is moveable along a first axis in a valve chamber ( ) between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the valve member is displaced from the valve seat such that a fluid inlet (pi) is connected to a fluid outlet (p2). In the closed position the valve member (17) is sealed against the valve seat so that the fluid path is closed. First (12) and second (46) opposed stacks of disc spring apply unequal loading resulting in a biasing force that biases the valve member towards the closed position. A first piston member (15) is movable in a first bore (14) relative to the valve member (17) and for moving the valve member in a first direction along the first axis. A second piston member (16) is movable in a second bore relative to the valve member (17) for moving the valve member along the first axis in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: An actuator for operating a fill valve of a bottle filling machine, said actuator having a camshaft provided with a cam fork on its inner end adapted to engage cam follower means on a fill valve, and having a trip lever on its outer end adapted to engage a rotating shoulder means on a turntable of the machine, the camshaft being rotatable within a sleeve bearing, wherein a braking means comprising a helical wave spring is mounted over the camshaft to provide a desired frictional resistance to rotation of the camshaft within the bearing for preventing rotational drift of the cam fork from its desired operating position.

Abstract: An air discharge system for an aviation turbomachine compressor is disclosed. The discharge system includes at least one discharge valve. Each valve includes a valve body suitable for moving between an open position and a closed position of the discharge valve, a camshaft including a cylindrical rod carrying a cam mounted to bear against the valve body in such a manner that rotating the camshaft causes the valve body to move between its open and closed positions, and a device for keeping the cam bearing permanently against the valve body. The discharge system further includes at least one main electric motor having its rotor suitable for driving the camshaft of each discharge valve in rotation, and an electronic control system for controlling each main electric motor.

Abstract: A handle assembly for providing dual flush functionality to a flush valve. The handle assembly comprising a handle and a plunger engagable with each other. The plunger axially slidable in a bush disposed between the handle and the flush valve. The bushing having a passage for receiving the plunger. The plunger having a first and a second axis along which the plunger may travel through the passage. Movement of the handle moves the plunger from first axis to the second axis wherein actuation of the flush valve by the plunger along the first axis results in a different flush volume than actuation along the second axis.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for substantially improving the energy efficiency of swimming pools having in-floor cleaning systems. Comprehensive data is provided demonstrating the improvement in cleaning capacity realized in a typical prior art pool before and after conversion to the present invention. Methods are disclosed for the reallocation of all or a substantial part of the increase in cleaning capacity toward a proportionate reduction in energy consumption by reducing the run time or operating speed of the pool pump motor while maintaining the same or a higher level of cleaning capacity achieved by the prior art.

Abstract: A rotary pinch valve includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet; the valve body supporting a pinch tube and a pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms, the pinch tube forming part of an axial flowpath from said inlet to said outlet. A valve actuator dial is received on the valve body and formed with a pair of internal cam lobes engageable, respectively, with cam follower surfaces on each of the pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms upon rotation of the valve actuator dial to pivot the pair of pinch arms from an open position out of engagement with the pinch tube to a closed position where the pinch arms engage and close the pinch tube to thereby shut off flow through the valve body.

Abstract: A valve structure is provided for controlling the discharge flow from a mixing apparatus. The mixing apparatus includes a mixing bowl with a discharge opening therein. The valve includes a paddle member dimensioned to conform to and close the discharge opening in the mixing bowl. A first actuator is provides for selectively moving the paddle member between a closed position, wherein the paddle member overlaps and covers the discharge opening, and an open position, wherein the paddle member is displaced from covering the discharge opening. A second actuator mechanism is provided for selectively moving the paddle member into a sealing engagement with the bowl discharge opening, when the paddle member is in the closed position, and displaced from engagement with the bowl opening, prior to movement of paddle member to the open position by the first actuator.

Abstract: A valve assembly for selectively enabling discharge of fluid includes a plurality of valves that are selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position and a cam that selectively actuates the valves. The cam is moveable between a first position in which fluid is sealed from discharge by the valves and a second position in which the valves are in the open position. An electrical actuator and a manual actuator are connected to the cam, with both the electrical actuator and the manual actuator being separately operable to move the cam into the second position upon actuation. The valve assembly may further include a housing within which the valves are disposed for movement.

Abstract: A drain plug has a stud that has a head and a shaft joined to the head. A resilient swell sleeve is frictionally mounted on the shaft and is sized to fit within a drainage hole. First and second cams are mounted on the shaft. The first cam abuts the swell sleeve and does not rotate with the shaft. The second cam rotates with the shaft. Rotating the stud in a first direction causes the first and second cams to engage each other so as to produce an axial force that causes the swell sleeve to swell so as to create a seal between the swell sleeve and the drainage hole. Rotating the stud in a second direction terminates the axial force thereby allowing the swell sleeve to return to its normal shape so that the drain plug can be loosened from the drainage hole.

Abstract: A control valve unit for a liquid circuit of an internal combustion engine, includes a valve housing (1) having at least one inlet opening (2) or outlet opening (2?) and at least two outlet openings (31, 32, 33) or inlet openings (31?, 32?, 33?) and at least two closing elements (41, 42, 43) actuated by a control device (22). The closing elements selectively open or close an associated outlet or inlet opening. The closing elements may be continuously adjusted between maximum open and closed positions. The control device (22) includes at least one displaceable or rotatable cam (6) and includes at least two cam tracks (71, 72, 73), each of which is assigned to a closing element (41, 42, 43) and acts on at least one driving pin (11) that is in contact with said closing element (41, 42, 43). The cams (6) are adjusted by an actuator (8).

Abstract: A mechanically controllable valve drive for a reciprocating piston engine configured to adjust a gas exchange valve includes the gas exchange valve, a cam assembly comprising a camshaft and at least one cam for the gas exchange valve, a valve, a valve lift adjustment assembly, a drag lift assembly, and a device. The valve lift adjustment assembly comprises a valve lift adjustment device, and an intermediate lever assembly comprising at least one intermediate lever comprising a working curve comprising curve portions. The valve lift adjustment assembly is configured to shift the valve between a zero lift and a maximum lift. The drag lever assembly is operatively connected to the working curve.

Abstract: A device, and a valve including such a device, for converting a pivoting movement of a pinion into a translational movement of a slide. The pinion is mounted to pivot relative to a slide mounting member including a fixed tubular wall. The tubular wall is provided with at least one cam surface acting on a follower roller mounted on a mounting part connected to the pinion in rotation and to the slide in translation. The pinion is carried by the mounting member coaxially with the tubular wall.

Abstract: Inline valve assembly having a body with an axial bore and guide slots extending in a direction perpendicular to the bore, a flexible tubular liner having an axially extending flow passageway with a generally cylindrical side wall disposed in and supported by the bore, throttling pins mounted in the guide slots in engagement with the side wall on opposite sides of the liner, and cam members rotatively mounted on the valve body for urging the pins together against the side wall to restrict flow through the passageway.

Abstract: Dosing chambers, for use with pressurized water filters of the type used with ponds, require isolation before accessing to prevent water egress. The invention comprises a chamber in which dosing substances may be placed, a water inlet and a water outlet, a lid for sealingly closing the chamber, a valve for closing the water inlet and an interlock means for operating the valve to close the water inlet as the lid is removed, so that when dosing substances are placed into the chamber pressurized water is prevented from issuing through the inlet.

Abstract: A flow controller controls flow through a deformable conduit by compressing the conduit. The conduit may be compressed along a section of its length. The controller may include a cam driven by an actuator, the cam driving a clamp to compress the conduit. The actuator may be a dial. The cam may be shaped such that the flow rate varies linearly with rotation of the dial. The controller may include a clicker to allow the controller to be set in a number of different positions, allowing ease of adjustment and preventing drift or accidental adjustment of the flow rate.

Abstract: A multifunction relief valve includes a relief chamber having an introduction port and a relief port for introducing and relieving pressure fluid; a back pressure chamber formed on one end side of the relief chamber; a piston which is movably provided in the back pressure chamber and divides the back pressure chamber into a first back pressure chamber and a second back pressure chamber; a first spring which is provided in the first back pressure chamber and exerts a biasing force in a direction in which the relief port is closed; a second spring which is provided in the second back pressure chamber and biases the piston in the direction in which the relief port is closed; and a pilot pressure supply port formed in the first back pressure chamber. The pressure fluid introduced into the first back pressure chamber via the pilot pressure supply port changes the relief pressure.

Abstract: A rotationally actuated flapper valve including a flapper; a sinuous edge perimetrically about the flapper; and a congruous sinuous edge disposed at another component of the valve, the component being rotatable to misalign the congruous sinuous edge with the sinuous edge of the flapper whereby the flapper is urged out of a closed position and method.

Abstract: A product transfer valve (1) includes a valve body (3), an inlet port (2), an outlet port (18). A safety interlock mechanism includes a segmented collar (22) with internal threads (23) for mounting the valve to a connection. A safety collar (6) is axially movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and causes movement of the segmented collar. An interference member (12) engages the safety collar (6) to prevent inadvertent radial outward movement of the internal threads on the segmented collar until the safety collar is moved to the valve closed position.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a valve, such as a ball valve as is typically employed as a through-hull valve on a vessel, equipped with a handle for manual operation, and further equipped with an electric drive capable of opening and closing the valve upon receipt of a control signal. The valve of the present invention also incorporates a status sensor and transmitter capable of reporting the current status of the valve and its associated drive system. Preferably, the valve of the present invention also incorporates a power source, such as a battery, capable of operating the electric drive in the event that power from an external source becomes unavailable.

Abstract: A fluid control system may comprise a pressurized fluid path; at least two sensors for determining a state of fluid within the main fluid path; an isolation valve; and fluid-filled connection paths between the main fluid path and each of the at least two sensors. The connection paths may comprise first sensing tubes connected between the main fluid path and the isolation valve; the isolation valve; and second sensing tubes connected between the isolation valve and the at least two sensors. Upon closure of the isolation valve, the connection paths may be interrupted so that the sensors may be isolated from the main fluid path and so that they may be removed from the system without a need to de-pressurize or drain the fluid from the main fluid path of the system.

Abstract: A valve unit capable of being implanted in a patient and having adjustable performance settings, such as pressure settings and/or flow control, to regulate passage of a bodily fluid. A casing defines a port for the bodily fluid, and a valve mechanism positioned at the port includes a movable valve member. The valve unit further includes a rotor disposed at a first location in the casing and having an axle which turns about an axis of rotation. The rotor defines a plurality of arcuate, radially flat cam surfaces. Each cam surface occupies an arc about the axis of rotation. A spring arm unit is disposed at a second location in the casing having a cam follower arm in slidable contact with the cam surfaces of the rotor and having a resilient spring element applying a closing effect with the movable valve member to establish a performance setting for the valve unit.

Abstract: A control valve unit for a liquid circuit of an internal combustion engine, includes a valve housing (1) having at least one inlet opening (2) or outlet opening (2?) and at least two outlet openings (31, 32, 33) or inlet openings (31?, 32?, 33?) and at least two closing elements (41, 42, 43) actuated by a control device (22). The closing elements selectively open or close an associated outlet or inlet opening. The closing elements may be continuously adjusted between maximum open and closed positions. The control device (22) includes at least one displaceable or rotatable cam (6) and includes at least two cam tracks (71, 72, 73), each of which is assigned to a closing element (41, 42, 43) and acts on at least one driving pin (11) that is in contact with said closing element (41, 42, 43). The cams (6) are adjusted by an actuator (8).

Abstract: A ball valve having a cam element, and a ball having a left arm and a right arm with a slot between each arm. A terminal portion of each arm is positioned adjacent the cam element. The cam element is shaped so that, when the ball is rotated from the open condition to the closed condition, the cam element forces the arms through three distances of separation. A first distance, when the ball has undergone no rotation from the fully open condition. A second distance, when the ball has undergone some rotation from the fully open condition towards the closed condition but has not reached the closed condition. A third distance in which the ball has undergone rotation to the closed condition. The third distance is greater than the first distance, and the second distance is greater than the third distance.

Abstract: An improved multi-port water distribution valve is disclosed together with the improved cam mechanism that significantly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the valve when used to distribute water to multiple sets of pop-up cleaning heads incorporated into the in-floor cleaning system of a swimming pool. Two forms of prior art distribution valves are disclosed as is the improved cam mechanism that, when used to replace the prior art cam in these devices, significantly improves their performance. Comparative data is provided demonstrating the results achieved with two different prior art valves operated with and without the improved cam. Embodiments of the invention suitable for use in existing six-port and five-port distribution valves are disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable automatic recirculation valve includes a valve body, a main valve disk, a bypass valve and a dynamic adjustment assembly. The main valve disk is positioned within the valve body and opens in response to fluid flow between a main inlet and a main outlet. The bypass valve controls the flow of fluid between the main inlet and the recirculating outlet. A dynamic adjustment assembly, housed within the valve body controls the operating lift associated with the maximum opening of the bypass valve to regulate fluid flow capacity to the recirculating outlet.

Abstract: A gate valve for a system controlling cooling in a turbomachine is disclosed. The gate valve includes a gate mounted so that it can pivot about an axis between a position in which it shuts off an air passage orifice and a position in which it opens the orifice, and a rotating device for rotating the gate about the axis. The rotating device includes two superposed coaxial rotary members collaborating with one another via cam surfaces designed such that rotating the first rotary member from the shut-off position causes a translational movement of the second rotary member and of the gate along the axis of rotation followed by a rotation of this member and of the gate about this axis.

Abstract: Eccentrically actuated microvalves and micropumps. Microfluidic channels are formed in multi-layered laminar assemblies with at least one layer including an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the microvalves and micropumps are controlled by eccentrically driven actuators, including in some embodiments cam-driven actuators. A cam-driven actuator activates a microvalve by pressing on the elastomeric layer, deforming the elastomeric layer so that it meets a second layer at a location within the channel, thereby either partially or completely obstructing the flow of liquid through the channel at that location, i.e. “pinching” the channel. The actuator is moved into position by a cam, which includes detents that allow the actuator to move away from the first layer or raised areas that force the actuator to move toward the first layer. Some embodiments include multiple microvalves, in which case a single cam, controlled by a single position-control mechanism, is able to control multiple microvalves.

Abstract: A rotary pinch valve includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet; the valve body supporting a pinch tube and a pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms, the pinch tube forming part of an axial flowpath from said inlet to said outlet. A valve actuator dial is received on the valve body and formed with a pair of internal cam lobes engageable, respectively, with cam follower surfaces on each of the pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms upon rotation of the valve actuator dial to pivot the pair of pinch arms from an open position out of engagement with the pinch tube to a closed position where the pinch arms engage and close the pinch tube to thereby shut off flow through the valve body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water flow control valve, which has an improved structure, thus reducing manufacturing costs and increasing the reliability of products. To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the water flow control valve includes synchronous motors (20), which generate drive forces in directions opposite each other, an eccentric cam (30), which is provided between the synchronous motors (20) and converts a direction in which the drive force is transmitted, a power transmission unit (50), which is in rolling contact with the eccentric cam and adjusts the amount of fluid that flows through a housing using operation of the eccentric cam, and ratchet gears (40), which are provided between the synchronous motors and the eccentric cam and transmit the drive force of one of the synchronous motors while preventing the drive force of the remaining synchronous motor from being transmitted in a no-load operation manner.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic valve train is configured to change valve lift and valve opening/closing timing according to operation state of an engine. The electro-hydraulic valve train includes a valve stem having a valve head formed at a lower end thereof and a big-diameter stem formed at a middle portion thereof, the big-diameter stem having a larger diameter than the other portion, a swing arm having a roller contacting with a cam of a camshaft and an end connected to the valve stem, the one end being adapted to pivot with respect to the other end according to a rotation of the cam so as to move the valve stem upwardly or downwardly, a first brake unit enclosing the valve stem and adapted to perform brake operation in a case that the valve stem moves upwardly, and a second brake unit mounted at the other end of the swing arm and adapted to selectively move the other end of the swing arm upwardly or downwardly and to perform brake operation in a case that the other end of the swing arm moves downwardly.

Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes a high cam and a low cam fixed side by side to a camshaft, an outer body pressed by the rotation of the high cam, and has a crossbar formed at the bottom of the front end, an inner body, of which the front end protrudes further than the outer body, the lower front end is provided with a valve member, the upper rear end is hinged to a lost motion hinge shaft coaxially with the rear end of the outer body, and the lower rear end is pivotally connected to a hinge member, and a latching portion inserted into the inner body and selectively connected to the crossbar of the outer body to move the inner body dependent on movement of the front end of the outer body, wherein the lost motion hinge shaft is disposed in the same direction as a hinge point between the inner body and the hinge member with respect to the camshaft.

Abstract: A fluid chamber couples cylindrical input and output lines. The chamber has a closed lower end and an open upper end. A closure plate covers the upper end. The plate has a primary and secondary slots. A finger assembly has primary and secondary fingers. The fingers extend through the slots with upper ends of the fingers above the chamber and lower ends within the chamber. A block, fabricated of elastomeric material, couples the fingers at intermediate extents of the fingers. The block is positioned upon the closure plate. The elastomeric material covers the lower ends of the fingers. An aperture has a spacer. The aperture is formed in the lower end of the primary finger in axial alignment with the output line. A drive mechanism moves the upper ends of the fingers to pivot the lower ends of the fingers.

Abstract: A control valve includes a wall defining a chamber having an inlet end, a middle portion and an outlet end in axial alignment. A valve seat and a valve plug are proportioned to fit the valve seat arranged in axial alignment within the chamber. At least one of the valve seat and valve plug is configured for axial movement towards the other. Relative movement between the valve plug and valve seat is enabled by a cam mechanism including a first shaft assembly extending axially along the chamber and fixed to one of the valve plug and valve seat. A cam is operable with the first shaft assembly to separate or draw together the valve seat and valve plug along the axis of the chamber. A second shaft assembly is coupled to the cam and extends through the middle portion of the chamber wall terminating in a free end attachable to a rotary actuator.