Abstract: A pressure limiting valve has a piston sliding inside a piston bore in a piston guide. A valve spring and a spring plate move in a spring sleeve which has an adjusting screw at an end opposite the spring plate. The spring plate has flow-through openings. The piston extends into a blind bore in the spring plate. The piston guide, which forms the bottom of the spring chamber, has a funnel-shaped recess which extends to the inside wall of the spring sleeve. The spring plate support surface for the valve spring is below the top of the piston.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulator of compact construction including an improved diaphragm-valve assembly interposed between a flow body and a second body cap element. The flow body has an inlet and outlet passage and a valve cavity with a centrally disposed ported valve insert to allow the regulated passage of fluid. Mounted to the flow body, the cap element confines a diaphragm of the diaphragm-valve assembly and houses an adjustable coil-spring biased against the assembly. The diaphragm-valve assembly includes a ring-shaped diaphragm element interlocated between a circular element central to the diaphragm and a diaphragm compression limiting clamp plate ring. The circular element has a central recess over the valve insert which houses a spring-backed self-aligning ball valve element having a flat chordal surface adjacent the insert.

Abstract: A spring retainer for a poppet valve having a valve stem and a groove in the valve stem. The poppet valve is biased by a valve spring. The spring retainer includes a one-piece annular body having an opening through which the valve stem extends. The body has a spring flange encircling the body. The spring flange has a surface agains which the valve spring acts. The surface lies in a plane. The body further has members which deflect outwardly as the valve stem is inserted into the opening. The members snap into the groove to lock the retainer to the valve stem. The members include a plurality of fingers extending inwardly toward the opening and extending upwardly from the plane. Each of the fingers has an upper surface which tapers upwardly and inwardly as it extends from the spring flange and an inner surface for engaging the valve stem.

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines having a high-pressure chamber, which is intermittently brought to high fuel pressure, and which communicates via a pressure line with an injection point of an engine, and having a pressure valve, inserted into the pressure line. This pressure valve comprises a valve body and a valve seat onto which a valve member is pressed by the force of a valve spring. The valve spring is located in a recess of a pressure valve holder, which communicates with the injection line via an axial conduit. A transitional region leading from the diameter of the axial recess to the diameter of the conduit is embodied with a cone shape or a truncated cone shape.

Abstract: A self-locking valve spring retainer (30) operatively retaining a return spring (28) on the stem (20) of a poppet valve (16) comprises an annular base ring (48) from which three flexible arms (52) upwardly extend. A locking step (66) projects radially inwardly from each of the arms (52) to provide an engaging ledge (70) which interlocks with a corresponding mating projection (68) of the valve stem (20). An annular waisted hinge (86) is formed between the three arms (52) and the base ring (48) to ease stresses on the retainer (30) as the arms (52) are blossomed outwardly during installation and removal. The annular base ring (48) is fabricated from a first organic polymeric material capable of deformation thus permitting the arms (52) to flex outward therefrom.

Abstract: Adjustable flow control valves are disclosed for controlling the flow of syrups and diluents at a corresponding predetermined constant flow rate regardless of the pressure of the fluid being controlled. The valves include a cylinder and piston assembly in which the piston has an inlet orifice and controls outlet ports from the cylinder to maintain a constant flow rate. Dual spring arrangements provide for adjusting the range of flow rates which the valve can accommodate in connection with varying pressure and varying viscosity of the liquid being controlled, and variable piston orifice arrangements are disclosed for the same purpose. An improved cylinder construction comprising sleeve and bonnet components is disclosed and provides for the outlet ports from the cylinder to be provided in the bonnet component.

Abstract: A toggle linkage check valve includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve assembly disposed within the housing. The valve assembly includes (i) a sealing plug adapted for movement between a first, closed position for preventing flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet, and a second, open position for substantially permitting flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet, and (ii) a spring assembly removably disposed within the valve assembly. The spring assembly contacts the sealing plug and biases the sealing plug towards the first, closed position. The spring assembly comprises a rod member and means for biasing the rod member toward the sealing plug. In the second, open position of the sealing plug, the rod member lies at an acute angle to a plane of the sealing plug.

Abstract: The object is to shorten the installation length of the pump. The high-pressure pump has a pump housing with a bore, in which a pump element having a cylinder, a piston longitudinally movable therein and an outlet valve is received. The cylinder is screwed into the bore and axially fixed at a bore step. The outlet valve has a ball, received in a hollow-cylindrical extension of the cylinder and loaded on its end remote from the valve seat by a leaf spring secured to the cylinder. The hydraulic high-pressure pump is usable in particular in motor vehicle brake systems having an anti-lock and possibly traction control system.

Abstract: A novel valve, including a restoring spring which is pressed into a spring chamber opening and is held in the spring chamber opening by a radially oriented tension on one end of the spring; the depth to which the restoring spring is pressed determines the magnitude of the spring force acting upon the valve closing part. By dispensing with an adjusting sheath, not only is the danger of chip formation in the press-fitting operation lessened, but the production cost of the valve is reduced substantially as well. The valve is used as a fuel injection valve for fuel injection systems.

Abstract: Valve assembly includes a stem having a first section toward the cam and a second section toward the valve face, the first section having a larger diameter than the second section. A housing defines a closed chamber having a first bore which closely receives said first section and a coaxial second bore which closely receives the second section. As the cam rotates to lift the valve face from the valve seat, the first section acts as a piston which increases pressure of hydraulic fluid in the chamber to provide a spring force to return the valve.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated directional control valve has a housing having a chamber, a control slider guided in the housing so as to be longitudinally movable, a restoring device centering the control slider and including a restoring spring and a spring plate, a magnet having an armature which can deflect the slider into a working position against a force of the restoring spring, a pressure tube communicating with the chamber in the housing via a pressure medium and receiving the armature. The pressure tube receives the restoring spring and the spring plate in its interior. The pressure tube also has a support which prevents the spring plate from falling out.

Abstract: A toggle linkage check valve includng a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a sealing plug disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a first, closed position for preventing flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet, and a second, open position for substantially permitting flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet. The check valve includes a spring assembly removably disposed within the housing. The sealing plug is mounted upon the spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a rod member and a means for biasing the rod member toward the sealing plug. In the first position of the sealing plug, the rod member lies substantialy perpendicular to a plane of the sealing member across the inlet, and in the second position of the sealing plug, the rod member lies at an acute angle to the plane of the sealing member.

Abstract: A return spring assembly for use in an engine intake throttle valve return device comprising a spring holder sleeve (17) including an inner and outer sleeves (18,20) placed over a throttle valve shaft (3) and connected at one end to each other so that the inner and outer sleeves (18,20) are spacedly and concentrically held. Inner and outer torsion coil springs (8,9) are supported on the inner and outer sleeves (18,20), respectively, and connected between an intake barrel (1) and the valve shaft (3) for urging the throttle valve (2) to its closed position. An eccentric radial flange (22) which may be circular, oval or polygonal is provided on the outer sleeve (20) for holding the outer torsion coil spring (9). The eccentric flange (22) extends continuously over the entire circumference of the outer sleeve (20) and has a maximum outer diametrical dimension substantially equal to the inner diameter of the outer torsion coil spring (9).

Abstract: A sealing assembly for valves incorporates an annular rigid seat member forming a reference face sealing surface and having a circular seal recess receiving a circular sealing member and a circular seal retainer member which project forwardly of said reference surface for sealing engagement with said working surface. The sealing element forms radially inner and outer stepped sealing surfaces which establish sealing engagement with the working surface of the valve element at various pressure conditions. The rigid seat element defines a cylindrical outer spring retainer recess which receives a plurality of compression springs for spring urged movement of the seat assembly toward the working surface of the valve element. A spring retainer and positioner element formed of a thin strip of sheet material defines spaced spring receptacles separated by spacer segments.

Abstract: A device is set forth for interrupting a material flow by means of a shutter 5 fastened on a spindle 11, which spindle 11 is rotatably supported in a housing 1 of the device. The device is provided with a torsion spring 33 which is elastically deformable through rotation of the spindle 11, with substantially equal amounts of mechanical energy being stored in the torsion spring 33 through elastic deformation in a first position of the shutter 5. The material flow is shut off during this operation, and in a second position of the shutter 5 the material flow begins. The spindle 11 is provided with a permanent magnet 57 having pole shoes 61, 63 which are held against stops 109, 115 of a magnetic yoke 99 in the first position under the influence of the magnetic field of the magnet 57, and which are held against stops 111, 113 of the yoke 99 in the second position. The yoke 99 is provided with an electric coil 121.

Abstract: A check valve assembly adapted for use in a fire protection system includes a housing defining an inlet, an outlet, a seat and a chamber. A clapper or valve element is mounted within the chamber for movement towards and away from the seat. A parallelogram linkage supports the clapper. A pair of draw bars extend diagonally between opposed links. Each draw bar defines a stop. A coil spring encircles the draw bars and engages the stops. Expansion of the coil spring forces the draw bars apart and resiliently biases the clapper or valve element against the valve seat.

Abstract: An normally closed-type fluid control valve, having a guide standing through a counter member on the side of an upper surface of a valve base is provided with a cylindrical member having an engaging portion at its lower end and movable up and down on an inner the side thereof. Cylindrical member is provided with an actuator therewithin so that the actuator may be held by the cylindrical member. A support member 051452225 is fixed in position by means of the counter member and the guide is inserted into a hole opened at a position below a lower end portion of the actuator.

Abstract: A self-locking valve spring retainer (30) operatively retaining a return spring (28) on the stem (20) of a poppet valve (16) comprises an annular base ring (48) from which three flexible arms (52) upwardly extend. A pair of axially spaced locking steps (66, 68) project radially inwardly from each of the arms (52) to provide barbed engaging ledges (74, 76) which interlock with a correspondingly shaped valve stem (20). An annular waisted hinge (86) is formed between the three arms (52) and the base ring (48) to ease stresses on the retainer (30) as the arms (52) are blossomed outwardly during installation and removal. A metallic anti-wear plate (88) is secured to the top of each arm (52). An installation and removal tool (92) for the retainer (30) comprises three wedge-shaped prongs (98) insertable within the three expansion slots (54) separating the three arms (52) for blossoming the retainer (30) prior to insertion and removal.

Abstract: A backflow preventor with increased performance, and increased ease of installation is provided. The check valves are configured to assist in redirecting flow along the desired pathway, when they are in the open position. The pathway is designed so that the number of changes of flow direction of the average streamline flow is reduced, preferably being about 180.degree.. The check valves are configured to reduce or eliminate divergent flow around the edges of the valve disks. A check valve with a reduced hold-open pressure includes a biasing device, such as a spring, directly connected to a pivoting clapper at one end and to the valve body at the other end. No intervening pivoting links are used between the spring and the clapper. Preferably, the clapper is connected only by being pivoted to the valve body and by the spring connecting it to the valve body.

Abstract: A center flow ball valve assembly includes a pre-loaded spring positioned in line with the valve fluid inlet port for seating the ball in the valve orifice, the spring configured in stepped diameter coil sctions including a smaller diameter ball mounting section for cradling the ball and a larger diameter pedestal section which straddles the inlet port, the spring, with actuation of the ball valve permitting fluid to pass with minimum pressure drop through an unobstructed circumferential path between the different diameter coil sections.

Abstract: An adjustable pressure check valve comprises a generally cylindrical body having a throughbore communicating with an inlet and an outlet at opposite ends thereof, an annular valve seat in the throughbore, a valve member having a sealing surface for engagement with the seat disposed in the bore for movement into and out of engagement with the seat, a compression spring disposed in the throughbore for biasing the valve member into engagement with the seat, and an adjusting member for adjusting the biasing force of the spring on the valve member.

Abstract: A toggle linkage check valve including a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a sealing plug disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a first, closed position for preventing flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet, and a second, open position for substantially permitting flow of liquid between the inlet and the outlet. The check valve includes a spring assembly removably disposed within the housing. The sealing plug is mounted upon the spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a rod member and a means for biasing the rod member toward the sealing plug. In the first position of the sealing plug, the rod member lies substantially perpendicular to a plane of the sealing member across the inlet, and in the second position of the sealing plug, the rod member lies at an acute angle to the plane of the sealing member.

Abstract: A plate valve comprises a first and third plate which enclose a second plate, the second plate including a metering element having a lesser thickness than the second plate such that the metering element does not contact either of the first or third plates. The valve element is disposed within the second plate such that the valve element stokes without contacting the first and third plate regardless of the fluid pressure of the fluid being metered. The valve element is suspended by a pair of arms arranged perpendicularly to the flow of the fluid being supplied to the valve to be metered thereby.

Abstract: In a mechanical component, a component body includes an opening, a first bore located at the opening and having a diameter of D.sub.1, and a second bore located on the opposite side of the first bore from the opening and having a diameter of D.sub.2, where D.sub.1 is larger than D.sub.2. A step is formed through which the first and second bores are connected to each other. An annular dish-shaped plate is urged against the step of the component body until the dish-shaped plate is deformed into a planar-plate configuration, to bite an outer periphery of the dish-shaped plate to a periphery of the first bore. Thus, an annular element formed by the dish-shaped plate is fixedly mounted to the component body. If the above-mentioned support structure is applied to a valve spring of a hydraulic pressure control valve, it is possible to surely stabilize the support of the valve spring.

Abstract: Two components, such as a support tube (4) and handset (2) of a herbicide delivery lance, are interconnected in a manner which provides an electrical connection between leads (56, 38) in the tube (4) and the handset (2) respectively. Fluid communication is also provided between a flexible tube (44) in the tube (4) and a passage (26) of the handset (2). The leads (56) on the tube (4) are connected to two terminal plates (58) situated on the outer surface of the tube (4). These terminal plates (58) move into position opposite bosses (32) on a sleeve (28) provided on the handset when the tube (4) is pushed into the sleeve (28). Screws (40), engaging bushes (36) accommodated in the bosses (32), are then screwed into contact with the terminal plates (58) to secure the tube (4) in position. The screws (40) also complete the electrical circuit between the leads ( 56, 38). One of the components includes a valve (16, FIG. 5) which includes an operating member (110).

Abstract: A thermostatic expansion valve adapted for refrigerant flow at low flow rates includes a body (12) with an inlet (14) and an outlet (16). The body includes an orifice (24) and a cylindrical chamber (20). A movable metering pin (26) includes a needle head portion (28) which is movable into said orifice. A power element assembly (46) is operative to move the metering pin to enable refrigerant flow through the orifice. The metering pin also includes a cylindrical body portion (30) positioned in the cylindrical chamber of the body. An outer wall of the cylindrical body portion of the metering pin is disposed from an inner wall of the cylindrical chamber to form an accurately sized yet very small opening. The valve enables accurate superheat control at low flow rates through the valve.

Abstract: Conventional tappet retainer assemblies for a fuel injection pump typically include a blind radial passage formed in a tappet. Only one opening in the passage is available for inserting and removing a ball bearing or spring and stop pin which must be held in place before the tappet is inserted in a housing bore. In such an arrangement, the ball bearing or compressed spring and stop pin are prone to pop or fall out before the passage opening is closed by an internal wall of the housing bore. The present invention provides an improved tappet retainer assembly which includes a housing, a tappet, a stop device, and a biasing device. The tappet includes an internal passage which allows the stop device and biasing device to be communicated to their final assembled position in the internal passage while the tappet is already inserted in a bore of the housing.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly for controlling the recirculation of exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine has an electrically operated valve member that meters flow of exhaust gas through an exhaust gas chamber. A valve member has a valve stem extending to an actuator which is isolated from the base housing the exhaust gas, and the valve is surrounded by a pair of spring-biased seals that seal openings around the valve stem into the actuator and the exhaust gas chamber. The seal closing the actuator opening has an inverted, cup-shaped configuration which encloses the valve stem between the actuator and the base thereby preventing impingement thereon of contaminants which could be carried into the actuator.

Abstract: A check valve with a reduced hold-open pressure includes a biasing device, such as a spring, directly connected to a pivoting clapper at one end and to the valve body at the other end. No intervening pivoting links are used between the spring and the clapper. Preferably, the clapper is connected only by being pivoted to the valve body and by the spring connecting it to the valve body.

Abstract: A high pressure lubricant fitting or check valve comprises an internal retainer generally in the form of a parallelipiped to prevent spring deformation and undesired plugging off during use. An inlet connects to a high pressure grease source for introduction of grease through an inlet passageway axially aligned with a larger diameter outlet passageway. The passageways are separated by a valve seat. A rigid retainer threadably mounts within the outlet passageway and defines dual flow paths of similar dimension and configuration. A ball valve which selectively blocks the valve seat to control fluid flow is biased by a spring coaxially mounted upon a rigid stem emanating from the retainer. Fluid flow is established about the outer periphery of the valve ball and around the spring and through the dual flow paths. In response to inputted lubricants, the ball and spring are forcibly deflected downwardly and limited by the rigid stem.

Abstract: An electromagnetic proportional pressure control valve includes a housing, and a spool slidably received in the housing. The spool has a pair of first and second pressure receiving portions which are equal to each other in effective pressure receiving area. A primary pressure in a primary port is applied to the first pressure receiving portion, and a secondary pressure in a secondary port is applied to the second pressure receiving portion. A form due to the primary pressure acts on the spool in a direction to increase the secondary pressure, and a force due to the secondary pressure acts on the spool in a direction to decrease the secondary pressure. A force of a spring and a force of an electromagnetic actuator also act on the spool in the opposite directions. A variation in the primary pressure directly appears in the secondary pressure.

Abstract: A valve for an automotive brake master cylinder piston is disposed at the end of forward stroke of the brake master cylinder piston in a passage defined along the axis of the master cylinder piston and communicating mutually an oil reservoir and an oil outlet, and is adapted to close and open the passage when abutting upon the departing from a side wall surface of the end of forward stoke of the master cylinder piston in accordance with a forward stroke motion and a return stroke motion of the master cylinder piston.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve comprises a housing having a slider opening and at least two pressure medium chambers, a control member which is longitudinally movable in the opening so as to at least control a communication between the two pressure medium chambers, the control member having two opposite ends, a rotation preventing element provided on one of the ends of the control member, a coupling part which is arranged on the control member non-rotatably and longitudinally displaceably relative to the latter, and a structural member which is arranged radially to the control member so as to guide the coupling part longitudinally displaceably and non-rotatable relative to the housing.

Abstract: A cup-shaped spring holder having a flange on the outer periphery on the open end side is secured on the end portion of a valve shaft which protrudes outwardly from a carburetor barrel, with a clearance for coil insertion provided between the barrel and the open-end side. An outer torsion coil spring is fitted in the aforementioned spring holder to restrain an axial shift of the spring. And one end of an inner torsion coil spring fitted on the aforementioned shaft end portion is led out through the aforementioned clearance and retained by a spring retainer on the aforesaid barrel. Because of the above-described constitution, this invention features simple construction, easy manufacture, increased mechanical strength, a less number of components parts required, easy assembly, and improved valve shaft strength.

Abstract: An improved valve apparatus and a method of operation thereof having a spring retainer member means suitable for accommodating a spring means therein for operably coupling thereabove a pipe coupling body means are disclosed. Inside the pipe coupling body means is a ball headed member means having an aperture passing therethrough for blocking off or allowing passage of medium through the pipe coupling body means. The spring retainer member means is turned in one direction in order to allow unimpeded passage or to control the amount of flow thereof of said medium and can be rapidly and efficiently sprung back to its original position in order to completely block off the passage of said medium through the pipe coupling body means for a rapid and efficient "on-off" control thereof.

Abstract: An electro-pneumatic transducer comprises a moving coil supported by the baffle plate covering a nozzle with the baffle plate consisting of a disk spring being concentrically arranged with respect to the nozzle.

Abstract: A dosing or atomizing pump for liquid, creamy or pasty media has, in addition to its outlet valve provided on the pump chamber an additional valve provided in the pump operating pushbutton and closes the discharge opening directly at its mouth. By means of the hydraulic pressure, the additional valve body is operated by means of a differential piston. In a variant, the valve body can be a functional part of an atomizer nozzle. The additional valve prevents drying or other negative influencing of the medium in the discharge passage.

Abstract: A means of providing a lash cap for the poppet valve of an internal combustion engine. The lash cap is positively retained on the distal end of the valve stem by retaining an annular projection on the lash cap within a mating cavity in otherwise conventional valve keepers. Alternatively, the lash cap is retained by a projection on the interior of the valve keeper which mates with a cavity in the lash cap.

Abstract: The check valve employs a helical tension spring which is connected at one end to the valve lid on the axis of the valve lid and at the opposite end via a ring on the axis of the valve body. Wedge-shaped elements are provided in the lid to engage with an annular groove in the spring and similar wedge-shaped elements are provided in a hub of the ring to engage with the second end of the spring. A rubber member may also be inserted within the windings of the spring to reduce the flow cross section through the valve body.

Abstract: An inhalation/exhalation valve for use in conjunction with a medical respiration apparatus to maintain an adjustable positive end expiration pressure through incorporation of novel valving elements including a novel, adjustable spring for establishing and maintaining the threshhold pressure of exhalation and a novel flow control valve disk structure which utilizes the dynamic pressure of exhalation flow to assist in providing control over and fine adjustability of the valve disk motion and which further permits continuous supply flow during both the inhalation and exhalation portions of the patient's breathing cycle.

Abstract: A fluid pressure control valve includes a housing having an inner hole and a plunger movably disposed in the inner hole, the housing having inlet and non-pressure chambers defined herein at one end of the plunger and an outlet chamber defined therein at the opposite end of the plunger, the housing also having a passage communicating the outlet chamber with the inlet chamber. A valve device is disposed in the passage and openable and closable in response to movement of the plunger. A preloading spring is disposed in the housing for normally urging the plunger in a direction to open the valve device. The housing comprises a cylindrical member having one open end and a cover member closing the open end. A spring seat is disposed in the cylindrical member in engagement with the cover member, the preloading spring acting between the spring seat and the plunger. The spring seat is force-fitted in the inner hole of the housing or in the cover member.

Abstract: A proportional-control solenoid-actuated fluid valve, capable of governing relatively large volumes and rates of flow swiftly and accurately with expenditure of relatively little electrical power, includes a movable valving member positioned by an armature having a substantially frictionless spring suspension, the armature being under influence of a special force-counterbalancer in the form of a bellows proportioned and disposed to exert upon it, automatically, neutralizing forces which are substantially equal and opposite to unavoidable pressure-induced imbalances afflicting the valving member. The same pressures which tend to unbalance the valve member are impressed upon opposite sides of the bellows, one through an enabling bleed port, and resulting forces developed by the bellows over a defined area are exerted upon the armature mechanically in a counterbalancing sense.

Abstract: A constant flow valve comprising a valve casing having a flow passage having a curve due to a partition arranged between an inlet flow passage and an outlet flow passage, a chamber located above and between the inlet flow passage and the outlet passage, and an opening communicating the inlet flow passage with the chamber and tapered from the downstream side toward the upstream side; a cap attached to the valve casing and supporting a cylinder arranged coaxially with the opening and able to move forward and backward, and having a sealing surface at the lower end thereof which is pressed against a valve seat of the opening; a valve plug slidably fitted in the cylinder and having a through hole communicating with the opening, and arranged coaxially with the opening so that an orifice is always defined between the opening and the end of the valve plug; and a spring arranged between the valve plug and the cylinder, to bias the valve plug away from the opening.

Abstract: An improved valve apparatus and a method of operation thereof having a spring retainer member means suitable for accommodating a spring means therein for operably coupling thereabove a pipe coupling body means are disclosed. Inside the pipe coupling body means is a ball headed member means having an aperture passing therethrough for blocking off or allowing passage of medium through the pipe coupling body means. The spring retainer member means is turned in one direction in order to allow unimpeded passage or to control the amount of flow thereof of said medium and can be rapidly and efficiently sprung back to its original position in order to completely block off the passage of said medium through the pipe coupling body means for a rapid and efficient "on-off" control thereof.

Abstract: An adjustment assembly for axially positioning the spool and associated centering spring within the bore of a valve body includes a cylindrical sleeve disposed around and connected to the cylindrical surface of the spool. The cylindrical sleeve includes radial surfaces that act to adjust the spring seats for the centering spring so that axial movement of the cylindrical sleeve results in axial movement of the spool and the spring seats for the centering spring.

Abstract: In a spring suspension of an actuating piston, essentially consisting of a spring plate, a control spring acting on the spring plate and a nut as connection between actuating piston and spring plate, an intermediate underlay (5) is arranged between spring plate (2) and nut (4). The supporting surfaces of the intermediate underlay (5) with respect to the spring plate (2) and the nut (4) are formed by several mutually offset rolling elements (6a, 6b).

Abstract: An improved solenoid poppet valve includes an endless magnetic gap loop which overlies the valve chamber. The axis of the poppet valve intersects the magnetic gap and can be self centered by the energizing of the solenoid. The valve chamber can be sealed from the solenoid coil and magnetic poles using a relatively thin isolating material which can be fully supported by the magnetic pole structure. A novel dual rate spring combination supports and centers the poppets in the valve chamber. The spring provides one force to maintained the valve in the closed position and a second, greater force to "kick" the poppet away from the magnetic poles when the solenoid is deenergized. In alternative embodiments, the valve of the present invention can control the flow of one or several fluids. Yet other embodiments can provide several valves to control the flow of a single fluid.

Abstract: The mechanism includes one member which may occupy one of two fixed positions and can be caused to change over from one position to the other at will. In order to accomplish rapid change over with minimum energy input and minimum impact, an elastic suspension of this member is provided and so arranged that the changeover process is substantially a half cycle of oscillation in which the moving member starts and ends with no or little speed of motion. The moving member is captured in the vicinity of, and held at the fixed positions, against the force exerted by the elastic suspension by mechanisms exerting short range forces upon it.

Abstract: A flexible beam arrangement functioning as a valve member guide in a pressure relief valve for maintaining proper alignment of a valve member and a valve seat is disclosed wherein one end of the flexible beam is affixed to a valve housing and the other end thereof is fixed to the valve member so that opening and closing of the valve is associated with a flexing of the beam, however sliding motion of the valve member relative to the guide is eliminated. This assures an accurate reseating of the valve member on the valve seat. In the preferred form the flexible beam is formed as a relatively flat disc with an outer peripheral portion being the one end that is fastened to the housing and a central portion being the other end which is fastened to the valve member. Fastening of the other end to the valve member may be accomplished by a shoulder and snap ring arrangement so that the valve member may rotate about its axis relative to the disc, however, axial valve movement requires flexing of the disc.

Abstract: A bimetal steam trap is disclosed, which includes a temperature-responsive valve arrangement and a bimetallic column formed of a plurality of pairs of bimetallic discs which are superposed with each other. The valve arrangement has a valve element normally biased by a spring toward its open position, which biasing force is overcome by the thermal expansion axial thrust generated by the bimetallic column when condensation temperature within the steam trap is above a predetermined level. To permit an axial displacement of the valve element in precise alignment with associated valve opening, an elongate valve member is provided at one end with the valve element, and serves to support the bimetallic column as an integrated sub-assembly.