Abstract: A capacity control valve in which control precision is high is provided. A capacity control valve V includes a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure Ps passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure Pc passes, a pressure drive portion that receives a force in the contracting direction from the suction fluid, and a main valve formed by a valve element that receives a force in the valve opening direction from the pressure drive portion, and a valve seat with and from which the valve element is brought into contact and separated. The valve element is arranged to receive a force in the closing direction from the control fluid.

Abstract: A diaphragm valve includes: a valve main body having formed therein a valve chamber, and an inflow passage and an outflow passage being in communication with the valve chamber; an annular valve seat formed in the valve chamber; a diaphragm contacting and separating from the valve seat; and a drive unit driving the diaphragm. The drive unit has a drive unit housing attached to the valve main body so that an outer peripheral edge portion of the diaphragm is sandwiched between the valve main body and the drive unit housing, and the drive unit housing is formed of an electroconductive fluorine resin material.

Abstract: This valve includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a seat with a liquid passage, a plug movable between i) an open position and ii) a closed position, and a biasing member for urging the plug toward the closed position. The valve includes an actuating member having a face which sustains an actuating pressure. The actuating member is movable between i) an actuation position for opening the plug and ii) a rest position. The valve operates, selectively: in a feed mode, where the plug is open and the actuating member is at rest, the liquid flowing in one direction throughout the second chamber, or in a latch mode, where the plug is closed and the actuating member is at rest, no liquid flowing in the valve, or in a drain mode, where the plug is open, the liquid flowing in the reverse direction throughout the second chamber.

Abstract: A regulator controls a pressure of fluid. The regulator includes a body having a cavity formed therein, an inlet through which the fluid flows, an outlet through the fluid discharged, and a pilot fluid inlet; a first diaphragm located in the cavity and partitioning the cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet, the second chamber being in fluid communication with the pilot fluid inlet; a first biasing mean located in the first chamber and configured to bias the first diaphragm; and a second biasing mean located in the second chamber and configured to bias the first diaphragm by being displaced based on pilot fluid pressure of the pilot fluid.

Abstract: Cooling air conveyed through a cooling duct 3 is supplied to a discharge lamp 10 via a cooling air exit 21 having a plurality of flow paths 23a to 23c partitioned by a partition plate 22. An air flow direction changeover section 24 changes a flow path through which the discharge lamp is supplied with the cooling air from the cooling air exit. An air flow blocking ball 25 in the air flow direction changeover section moves by its own weight through a guide portion 26 to thereby block the flow path of the cooling air exit. This allows the cooling air to be directed specifically toward an upper side 11a in a direction of gravity of a lamp bulb of the discharge lamp to eliminate a temperature difference, even if a mounting style of the discharge lamp is varied among desk mounting, ceiling mounting, and vertical mounting.

Abstract: A flow control device is capable of performing accurate flow control over a wide pressure range. The flow control device includes: a housing; a diaphragm splitting the housing into a gas chamber side to which gas is introduced and a fluid chamber side through which fluid passes, and being activated by the differential pressure generated between the gas chamber side and the fluid chamber side; and a valve body which operates in integration with the diaphragm to regulate the flow of the fluid introduced to the fluid chamber side. The diaphragm includes: a base part provided in a substantially central part of the diaphragm; and a thin film part provided on the outer rim of the base part. An opposing surface which is provided on the fluid chamber side to oppose the diaphragm includes a retaining form which retains the shape of the thin film part deformed by the differential pressure.

Abstract: Apparatus and a control system for monitoring (preferably digitally) and/or controlling pressure to a pneumatic load such as a proportional fluid control valve and using a measurement input from a fluid measurement device that responds to a flow rate, the liquid measurement input being used to control the pressure to the pneumatic load so that pneumatic load may be increased or decreased (to proportionally open or close the pneumatic valve) to change the flow rate of the fluid to a desired rate. The pneumatic load can also be adjusted (to proportionally open or close the pneumatic valve) to accommodate changes in temperature and viscosity of a fluid.

Abstract: Valve module for influencing a fluid supply of a fluid-operated load, comprising a valve housing with a valve chamber being connected to an inlet port and an outlet port and a pilot chamber being connected to an operating port, comprising a valve member which is movably adjustable between a blocking position and a release position and further comprising an actuator which is motion-coupled to the valve member, wherein a position of the actuator and the valve member can be set as a function of a pressure applied to the pilot chamber, and further comprising a sensor device for detecting a position of the valve member and/or the actuator along a movement axis, and the sensor device comprises an electric coil arrangement which forms a ring around at least one fluid port from the group comprising the operating port, the inlet port and the outlet port.

Abstract: A flow controller includes a flow detection unit that includes a detection unit for detecting the flow rate of a fluid; and a flow control unit that is coupled to the flow detection unit and that is capable of adjusting the flow rate of the fluid. The detection sensor constituting the detection unit includes a thermal flow sensor using MEMS technology, and the flow rate of the fluid that has been detected by the detection sensor is output to a control unit. In addition, in the flow control unit, the supply state of air to a supply room is switched by each of a supply-use solenoid valve and an exhaust-use solenoid valve, and on the basis of the supply state of the air, a control valve opens and closes.

Abstract: A regulator (108) comprising a first chamber (132), and second chamber (134) and an actuator (130). The second chamber (134) is coupled to the first chamber (132) through an aperture (156). The actuator (130) is arranged to the adjust the size of the aperture (156) according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber (132) and a pressure reference (36). The rate of change of the cross sectional area of the aperture (156) is arranged to have a non-linear response to a change in the pressure differential.

Abstract: Bonnet apparatus to provide live-loading to a seal are described herein. An example bonnet assembly includes a housing having a recessed opening to define a shoulder and a sealing disc disposed within the recessed opening. A biasing element is disposed in the recessed opening between a flange of the sealing disc and the shoulder of the housing to provide a load to a seal to be disposed between the housing and the fluid device. The biasing element biases the sealing disc away from the housing and the biasing element enables the sealing disc to move within the recessed opening relative to the housing when the bonnet assembly is coupled to the fluid device.

Abstract: A regulator having a valve body defining a flow-path for a fluid and having a valve seat, an actuator casing coupled to the valve body, a control member disposed within the actuator casing and adapted for displacement relative to the valve body and the valve seat for regulating a flow of the fluid through the flow-path by moving between an open position and a closed position wherein the control member engages the valve seat, and a spring operatively coupled to the control member and biasing the control member toward the open position. The control member includes a surface facing the valve seat that is recessed. The recessed surface may be a counter-bore, or may have a convex shape, conical shape, or other appropriate recessed surface. So configured, the regulator displaced improved stability in high inlet pressure, low output pressure, high flow rate implementations.

Abstract: A pneumatic pressure regulating valve, the opening of which can be automatically changed in a pressure-related manner, including a control diaphragm that is subjected to a reference pressure, to the gas pressure as well as to a governor spring, wherein a change in the differential pressure causes an adjustment of the control diaphragm and the latter itself or a closing element actuated by it changes the opening through an outflow cross-section, and wherein a structure that is arranged adjacent to the outflow cross-section on the diaphragm side forms a stop for the control diaphragm or for the closing element in the closed position of said control diaphragm.

Abstract: A flow control device comprises an inlet port through which fluid is supplied, an outlet port through which the fluid is delivered, a valve body which is arranged in a passage between the inlet port and the outlet port so as to open and close the passage, the flow control device further comprising a valve body guide means which urges downwardly and pulls upwardly the valve body so as to allow the fluid in the passage to flow at a flow rate which is lower than a basic control rate of the flow control device.

Abstract: The bypass valve system of a turbo-charged engine includes a compressor coupled between an air intake and a cylinder. The system also includes a bypass valve coupled in a bypass passage between an intake manifold and the air intake. The bypass valve is configured to selectively open and close the bypass passage in response to a change in pressure downstream of the compressor. A throttle position sensor is configured to generate an electric signal that is proportional to a degree of opening of a throttle valve. Also, an electronic control unit (ECU) is configured to output an activating signal when a sudden closure of the throttle valve is detected based on the electric signal. Finally, a solenoid valve is configured to supply pressure downstream of the compressor to the bypass valve when it receives the activating signal.

Abstract: A fluid flow regulator having a chamber comprising a port opening and a tapered pin disposed within the opening, for controllably restricting the cross-sectional flow area through the port. The tapered pin moves relative to the bore of the port that it is disposed in, under the influence of a pressure responsive diaphragm. A spring biases the pin towards the diaphragm. The diaphragm's movement is unaffected by any misalignment of the diaphragm with respect to the tapered pin and port, and the tapered pin's movement is unaffected by any diaphragm movement not in line with the port.

Abstract: A valve seat apparatus comprised of a plastic material of sufficient mechanical rigidity for stable attachment to a stem assembly and acts as a carrier to transmit an actuating force within a valve body while possessing the resiliency required to provide a sealing surface and combines such sealing surface and carrier portion into a contiguous unit wherein interaction between the aforementioned valve seat apparatus and the corresponding sealing member within the valve body control the flow of fluid and fluid pressure.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling flow of gases and liquids includes a valve housing having a first end wall, a second end, and a peripheral wall such that a lumen is defined within the valve housing. Each of the first and second ends has an opening extending therethrough. A pipe extends into the lumen and is integrally coupled to the valve housing. The pipe has a free end positioned within the valve housing. A valve is positioned in the valve housing and is adapted for selectively opening and closing the opening in the first end wall. A resiliently expandable jacket is in fluid communication with the free end of the pipe. A pressurized fluid may be placed in communication with the pipe such that the resiliently expandable jacket expands to selectively position the valve in an open or closed position with respect to the opening in the first end wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for regulating the pressure and/or flow of a gas stream, which device comprises a housing (9, 109) which is provided with a pressure-regulating chamber (4, 104), at least part of whose wall comprises a diaphragm (10, 110), which diaphragm (10, 110) is subjected, on the side remote from the pressure-regulating chamber (4, 104), to an adjustable prestressing force, the pressure-regulating chamber comprising an inlet opening (3, 28, 128) for a gas and an outlet opening (5, 29, 129) for a gas, it being possible for at least one of the openings (3/5, 28/29, 128/129) to be completely or partially closed off with the aid of a displaceable closure member (15, 115) which is connected to the diaphragm (10, 110) in such a manner that the position of the closure member is dependent on the displacement of the diaphragm.

Abstract: An expansion valve 1 comprises a square-column-shaped valve body 10, and a spherical valve means 30 housed within a valve chamber 20 opposing against a valve seat 22. A working shaft 50 coming into contact with said valves means 30 connects to a stopper member 60, thereby transmitting to the valve means 30 the movement of a diaphragm 230 being displaced by the pressure change in a pressure chamber 240 of a power element 200. A lower housing 220 of the power element 200 is provided with an opening portion and claws, which enable the power element to be coupled to a mounting unit 100 formed to the top portion of the valve body 10. An elastic packing member 150 enables the element to be securely and airtightly coupled to the body. According to the present invention, the assembling of the valve is simplified and the manufacturing cost is reduced.

Abstract: A high-pressure primary fluid control valve and a multi-pressure selector fluid control valve are disclosed for operating a fluid-actuated device. Preferably a spherical ball-poppet and frusto-conical valve seat adapted for substantially line-contact therebetween are provided with an upstream flow area adjacent the line-contact in order to substantially minimize sonic flow damage to the actual sealing surface of the valve seat by shifting it away from such line-contact seating. Preferably, the ball-poppet is movable within a poppet guide that is allowed to float radially in order to allow the ball-poppet to be substantially self-centering with respect to the valve seat. In addition, cross-over leakage is preferably negated by closing an exhaust ball-poppet just prior to opening a supply ball-poppet. These principles and features are equally applicable to either or both of the primary or the multi-pressure selector fluid control valves.

Abstract: A high-pressure fluid control valve is disclosed for operating a fluid-actuated device. Preferably a ball-poppet and frusto-conical valve seat adapted for substantially line-type contact therebetween are provided with an upstream restricted flow area in order to substantially minimize sonic flow damage to the actual sealing surface of the valve seat. Preferably, the ball-poppet is movable within a poppet guide that is allowed to float radially in order to allow the ball-poppet to be substantially self-centering with respect to the valve seat. In addition, cross-over leakage is preferably negated by closing an exhaust ball-poppet just prior to opening a supply ball-poppet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve incorporating a flexible diaphragm, and improves upon known diaphragm valves to permit the use of a diaphragm-controlled valve in systems for which such valves were not previously suitable or utilized. There is provided a valve which includes a housing (2, 3, 34) having a hollow interior within an outer housing surface (31), a diaphragm (1a, 1b) extending across the interior and creating a diaphragm control chamber (10) within the interior, a valve seat (4) against which a part (1a) of the diaphragm can seal, a first conduit (5) leading around at least part of the valve seat, a second conduit (6) leading to within the valve seat, and a diaphragm control means (8, 9, 91, 92, 101, 111, 112), wherein the diaphragm control chamber is isolated from the first and second conduits. A valve unit and a lower control system are also disclosed, utilizing one or more valves as herein described.

Abstract: A back pressure control valve which accurately controls pressure of fluid on a primary side but is not affected by pressure variations on a secondary side. The back pressure control valve 10 has a first chamber 12, a second chamber 14, a flow path 16 with a valve seat 17, a valve mechanism 20 with a rod portion 21 with a valve portion 22, a first diaphragm 30 within the first chamber which is provided with a first pressure adjusting mechanism M1, and a second diaphragm 40 within the second chamber which is provided with a second pressure adjusting mechanism M2.

Abstract: A bellows-type pressure responsive valve comprising bellows 66 of a closed structure as a pressure sensing element adapted to vary an opening amount of the valve by transmitting expansions and contractions of the bellows 66 to a valve body 61 by means of a valve rod 65 which is supported on a valve housing 51 so as to move in a valve lifting direction, characterized in that the bellows 66 and the valve rod 65 are spherically connected by means of a spherical coupling structure which is incorporated at a connecting portion of the bellows 66 and the valve rod 65 and composed of a ball 77 which is rotatably disposed coaxially with the valve rod 65, and a spherical recess 78 which is formed at a closed end face 67a of a bellows body 67 of the bellows 66 at a central position thereof. With this structure, centripetal motions of the bellows and the valve rod are automatically effected by means of the spherical coupling between the bellows and the valve rod.

Abstract: A variable displacement type refrigerant compressor including a compressor housing having internally a compressing mechanism for compressing a refrigerant, a displacement varying mechanism for adjustably varying an amount of the refrigerant compressed and discharged by the compressing mechanism, and a displacement control valve unit controlling the operation of the displacement varying mechanism, which is an assembly of a pressure sensing mechanism formed by a flanged bellows element, a valve element, a valve seat having a port cooperating with the valve element, and a valve rod engaging the pressure sensing mechanism with the valve element, and are assembled by using a fixing screw member and a jig tool in position in a pressure sensing chamber, a valve chamber, and a valve rod bore coaxially formed in the compressor housing by drilling or boring from two sides of the compressor housing.