Abstract: A pump system/method configured to provide substantially constant flow of concrete, cement, or other material is disclosed. The system integrates a trapezoidal cutting ring and spectacle plate in conjunction with lofted transitional interfaces to the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and output ejection port to ensure that pressurized discharge concrete material is not allowed to be relaxed nor backflow into the material sourcing hopper. The trapezoidal cutting ring is configured to completely seal off the trapezoidal spectacle ports as it smoothly transitions between the hydraulic pump input ports during cycle changes thus generating a more uniform output flow of concrete while eliminating hopper backflow and hydraulic fluid shock. A control system is configured to coordinate operation of the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and cutting ring to ensure that output ejection port pressure and material flow is maintained at a relatively constant level throughout all portions of the pumping cycle.

Abstract: A manifold of a valve conducting gas or liquid has a passage with an inlet and at least one outlet. The passage changes direction from the manifold inlet to the manifold outlet over a length of the passage. The cross-section of the manifold in the region where the passage changes direction, merges in a plurality of sequential sectors from an almost round or oval cross-section over a plurality of cross-sections that are flattened on the inner manifold side again into an almost round or oval cross-section. In the region of the flattened cross-section of the passage, the cross-sectional contour has a plurality of arcuate sections that are continuous with one another.

Abstract: A concrete pump system/method configured to provide substantially constant flow of concrete or cement material is disclosed. The system integrates a trapezoidal cutting ring and spectacle plate in conjunction with lofted transitional interfaces to the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and output ejection port to ensure that pressurized discharge concrete material is not allowed to be relaxed nor backflow into the material sourcing hopper. The trapezoidal cutting ring is configured to completely seal off the trapezoidal spectacle ports as it smoothly transitions between the hydraulic pump input ports during cycle changes thus generating a more uniform output flow of concrete while eliminating hopper backflow and hydraulic fluid shock. A control system is configured to coordinate operation of the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and cutting ring to ensure that output ejection port pressure and material flow is maintained at a relatively constant level throughout all portions of the pumping cycle.

Abstract: A fluid rotary machine with a decreased footprint and a reduction in the number of parts. The fluid rotary machine has four heads wherein double-headed pistons are disposed inside cylinders in a crisscross arrangement. The rotational balance between rotational parts including the double-headed pistons is achieved only by first and second balance weights which are inserted and incorporated into both ends of a crank shaft coupled eccentrically to a shaft. The shaft is rotated for the double-headed pistons to linearly reciprocate in the cylinders. The fluid rotary machine has rotary valves for switching between the suction and discharge operations of the fluid for each cylinder chamber. The rotary valves are incorporated into a case to be coaxial and integrally rotatable with the shaft.

Abstract: A device for metering out a flowable mass, especially a mass containing fat, for producing confectionery products, for example to a nozzle for extruding a mass into a mold. The mass traverses an inlet opening (13) and enters a chamber (8) from where it can be extruded through an outlet opening (14) by a plunger (7). A rotary piston (12) is associated with the plunger (7) and closes the outlet opening (14) in a position of use and the inlet opening (13) in a second position of use. The rotary piston (12) has a recessed portion (16 to 19) which extends from a front edge (15) of the rotary piston (12) towards its peripheral surface (25).

Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping fluid comprising a pumping chamber, a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a valving mechanism, and a drive piston or pumping chamber wall including a deformable surface configured to provide elastohydrodynamic lubrication during operation.

Abstract: In a multi cylinder thick materials pump for feeding concrete in particular, whose at least two feeding cylinders feed the thick material from a pre filling container into a feed line, and a shift valve for alternatively connecting the feeding cylinders, having a feed line associated with it, comprising at least two rotationally movable valve bodies, each comprising a straight transfer section between each one of the feeding cylinders and the feed line, connected downstream of the feeding cylinders to a collector tube, the shift valve including at least one, but preferably two rotationally movable rotating slides each of them comprising a straight transfer section for connecting the feeding cylinder respectively associated with it to the feed line, and at least one section blocking the connection. Also a process for operating of this thick materials pump for continuous feeding is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical pump device comprising a rotary valve (13) having preferably only one rectilinear channel (20) which respectively connects the inlet (4) and the outlet (7) of the pump device, or connects the inlet to a pump chamber (15), or said pump chamber to the outlet, upon rotation of the rotary element (19) of the valve. The invention enables a medical pump device to be especially easily produced, said pump device being preferably inserted between an infusion syringe driver or an infusion container and a catheter, and being used to supply small quantities of liquid in an accurately dosed manner.

Abstract: In a multi cylinder thick materials pump (1) for feeding concrete in particular, whose at least two feeding cylinders (3, 5) feed the thick material from a pre filling container (7) into a feed line, and a shift valve (9) for alternatively connecting the feeding cylinders, having a feed line associated with it, comprising at least two rotationally movable valve bodies, each comprising a straight transfer section (15L, 17L) between each one of the feeding cylinders and the feed line, connected downstream of the feeding cylinders to a collector tube (19), the shift valve (9) according to the invention comprising at least one, but preferably two rotationally movable rotating slides (15, 17; 15?, 17?; 15?, 17?), each oft them comprising a straight transfer section (15L, 17L) for connecting the feeding cylinder respectively associated with it to the feed line, and at least one section blocking the connection. Also a process for operating of this thick materials pump for continuous feeding is described.

Abstract: A pump apparatus is provided which comprises a first displacement pump and a ceramic valve construction formed of a ceramic rotor, a ceramic stator having flat surfaces which are positioned in sealing relationship and a second displacement pump having check valves. The first displacement pump comprises a reciprocating first piston within a housing having an interior wall spaced apart from the piston. The position of the first piston and the position of the rotor are controlled to effect desired fluid flow through the stator. The first piston and a second piston of the second displacement pump are reciprocated by a common motor.

Abstract: A pump apparatus is provided which comprises a displacement pump and a ceramic valve construction formed of a ceramic rotor and a ceramic stator having flat surfaces which are positioned in sealing relationship. The displacement pump comprises a reciprocating piston within a housing having an interior wall spaced apart from the piston. The position of the piston and the position of the rotor are controlled to effect desired fluid flow through the stator.

Abstract: A pivot pipe for a two-cylinder thick material sludge pump is designed to reduce the rate of wear of the sealing surfaces and flow bores of the pivot pipe and cooperating outlets on the two pump cylinders. As the pivot pipe oscillates from one pump cylinder to the other pump cylinder the contacting sealing surfaces are subjected to abrasion and impact wear. The present invention limits the rate of wear between the contacting sealing surfaces and a portion of the flow bore by fixing monolithic wearing rings on the upstream end of the pivot pipe and on the outlets of the two pump cylinders. The monolithic wearing rings are made of a hard materials such as cemented tungsten carbide.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for concretizing vertical shafts having a depth of e.g. 500 m or more. The concrete is conveyed to a low-lying application site (20) in the shaft by a concrete column that is situated in a downpipe (30). Delivery of concrete is guaranteed without separation (demixing) or clogging of concrete. The concrete is removed in portions of from the succeeding concrete column at the output end of the downpipe (30), is separated from the concrete column, is depressurized and it subsequently conveyed to the application site.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatus for dispensing material onto substrates. A dispensing system is provided for dispensing a metered quantity of dispensing material onto a substrate. The dispensing system includes a dispensing pump, a container, coupled to the dispensing pump, to contain the material prior to dispensing, and a computer control system to control operation of the dispensing pump.

Abstract: A material feed container (20), especially for thick material pumps, comprising a lower container component (38) that is upwardly open and a motor-driven agitator (44) that extends through the lower container component (38) in-between two side walls (50). In order to make the inside of the container easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance purposes, the agitator (44) is provided with a pivot bearing (56) and a drive motor (48) which together form a structural unit which is detachably connected to the lower container component (38). The container is also provided with a top piece (40) that is open towards the top and bottom, can be detachably arranged on the top edge of the lower container component (38) and can be connected to the lower container component (38) and/or agitator unit if so desired.

Abstract: A two-cylinder thick-matter pump for continuous delivery of thick matter is characterized in that a reversing valve (5) has a diverter housing (8, 8′) with at least four openings (a-b), the diverter (6, 6′) disposed in the diverter housing (8, 8′) is swiveled with its outlet opening in front of the cylinder openings and has an inlet opening (RE) which is firmly connected with the suction pipe (3), the cavity (H) in the diverter housing (8, 8′) being constantly under delivery pressure, and at least one shut-off element (10) being provided for closing the suction pipe (3) and/or the first and/or second openings (a , b) of the diverter housing (8, 8′).

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods of dispensing liquids. In one embodiment, the system includes a pump with a removable pump module with at least one displacement piston and at least one piston valve. A motor and base assembly provide the supporting components of the pump which can be used in environments where precise small volumes of ultra-pure liquids must be transferred from a reservoir to a point of use. The preferred embodiment of the system prevents contaminants and air bubbles from being introduced into the liquid to be dispensed by placing a filter across the discharge line downstream from the pump, and providing a separate drawback line for performing the drawback of the liquid in the dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods of dispensing liquids. In one embodiment, the system includes a pump with a removable pump module with at least one displacement piston and at least one piston valve. A motor and base assembly provides the supporting components of the pump, which can be used in environments where precise small volumes of ultra-pure liquids must be transferred from a reservoir to a point of use. The preferred embodiment of the system prevents contaminants and air bubbles from being introduced into the liquid to be dispensed by placing a filter across the discharge line downstream from the pump, and providing a separate drawback line for performing the drawback of the liquid in the dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: A apparatus for feeding concrete and other thick materials from a container into a feeding pipe by two feeding cylinders which are alternately connectable by a switching device to the container or the feeding pipe. The feeding pistons of the feeding cylinders alternately perform a suction stroke and a pressure stroke, with the average piston speed being at least temporarily greater during the suction stroke than during the pressure stroke. A continuous feeding flow is achieved in that during the switching period t.sub.u of the switching device the two feeding cylinders are substantially separated from the container at least temporarily and are short-circuited together to form a joint conenction with the feeding pipe. In this state, the one feeding piston is still finishing its pressure stroke while the other feeding piston already begins its pressure stroke at the same time.

Abstract: A thick matter pump, especially a concrete pump, including a material feed container, two conveyor cylinders opening at the front into the inside of the material feed container, a swivelling pipe, one end of which alternately in pulses communicates with the frontal apertures in the conveying cylinder and the other end being connected to a conveyor pipe and with a closable cleaning aperture in the appropriate pipe wall arranged near the end of the conveyor pipe or in a section of the swivelling pipe outside the material feed container. A cleaning cartridge can be connected to the cleaning aperture having a compressed air and/or pressurized water connection while the feed pipe and/or the swivelling pipe can be closed on the conveyor cylinder side by means of a blocking system.

Abstract: A single-piston, multimode fluid displacement pump comprising an elongated chamber, a piston reciprocally mounted within the chamber, a driving mechanism axially aligned with the chamber and piston for accurately positioning the piston within the chamber so as to define a measured fluid displacement, and ports for aspirating and dispensing fluid.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston pump provides pulsation free delivery of liquid. It is suitable for use in compact environments or for the delivery of small amounts of liquid, as in chromatographic analysis devices. The pump includes two pistons with pumping chambers that are alternately connected to inflow and outflow lines through a control valve. The control valve moves between a first position in which inflow is directed to the first piston chamber and outflow to the second piston chamber, and a second position in which outflow is directed to the first piston chamber and inflow is directed to the second piston chamber. Each outflow pulse from the piston is sustained longer than each inflow pulse, and the outflow pulses are staggered and partially superimposed to provide substantially pulsation free delivery of liquid from the pump. A rotating cam moves the pistons of the pumps and the control valve between their operating positions described above.

Abstract: A positive displacement pump is disclosed having a pump body, a cylinder member rotatably accommodated within the pump body and a piston member within the cylinder member. At least a portion of the cylinder member is rotatable about the cylinder axis in step with the reciprocal motion of the piston relative to the cylinder. The rotatable portion of the cylinder has as least one flow port which communicates with the working volume of an intake or discharge port for material being pumped. The rotatable portion of the cylinder preferably has two flow ports, one which will communicate with the intake port and the other which will communicate with the discharge port.

Abstract: A rotary plug 1 has recesses 5 debouching on its side face 12 which are in communication with the inlet 6 and recesses 5 debouching on its side face 13 which are in communication with the outlet 7. These recesses 5 pass across a port 4 which permits passage to and from a unit consisting of cylinder 2 and piston 3.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of bi-directional aseptic volume filler cylinders, that are able to provide measured volume fillers as the piston is driven in both directions by providing an aseptic disk value which is able to direct material in the desired directions. Both sides of the chamber are able to draw material from a single passage and output material to a single passage.

Abstract: A reciprocatory piston type compressor having a compressor body in which a low pressure suction chamber for the refrigerant before compression, a discharge chamber for the refrigerant after compression, and a plurality of axial cylinder bores receiving a corresponding number of reciprocatory pistons are provided therein, and a rotating plate suction valve capable of mechanically and forcibly opening suction ports in synchronism with the suction stroke of the reciprocatory pistons to thereby permit the refrigerant gas before compression to be drawn into the cylinder bores without time delay. A discharge valve capable of mechanically and forcibly open the discharge ports in synchronism with the discharge stroke of the pistons is also provided in the compressor body.

Abstract: In a pump for thick matter with delivery cylinders (1, 2), in particular a two-cylinder concrete pump, which in order to control the flow of thick matter, incorporates a distributing regulator (11) that is connected permanently at an outlet opening (8) with the pump-side end (9) of a delivery line (7) and which incorporates at least one inlet opening (12) where it is sealed on the web (29) between the thick-matter flow passage openings (16, 17) from the delivery cylinders into a supply tank (6), the thick-matter flow passage openings (16, 17) and the inlet opening (12) of the distributing regulator (11) being of identical outline and area, the distributing regulator (11) connecting adjacent thick matter flow passage openings (16, 17) alternately with the delivery line (7) and the supply tank (6) by a rotating movement, the present invention provides for the fact that the thick-matter flow passage openings (16, 17) together with their associated delivery cylinder openings (22, 23) are each connected through a

Abstract: A metering pump for highly viscous fillings has a crankshaft-type drive for a back-and-forth movement of a piston (1) in a cylinder (2) and a drive for a forward-and-backward rotational movement of a rotary slide valve (4) derived from this. The rotary slide valve (4) has openings and the housing of said rotary slide valve has connections for a suction line (7) and a discharge line (8) for the piston/cylinder unit (1, 2). A plate cam, coupling assembly (14) and clamping lever (25) engaging with the turntable (4) are provided for the rotational movement of the rotary slide valve (4). The coupling assembly (14) has a pivoted lever (20) having an articulated joint (21) formed on one end which in turn is formed on a bearing block (19), arranged locally fixed and slideable. An adjusting drive (30) for altering the position of the bearing block (19) is provided independent from the crankshaft-type drive.

Abstract: A slurry pump for mixing concrete includes a charge funnel, a pair of discharge cylinders, and a discharge line operable with each other to form a slurry flow control. A control valve has an exit port connected with the discharge line and an entrance port that is alternatively positioned in front of an opening of each discharge cylinder. A pair of gate valve disks are positioned one on each side of the entrance port. The size of each gate valve disk conforms to a surface between the discharge cylinder openings such that in a change-over midpoint of the control valve the openings of the discharge cylinders are sealed off by the gate valve disks, and the entrance port and the control valve is sealed off on the surface between the discharge cylinders for the execution of a partial stroke a discharge cylinder piston which compresses the drawn in slurry. A compensation cylinder prevents slurry interruptions during the change-over the control valve.

Abstract: A fluid transport device for compressing or pumping a work fluid comprises a rotating coupling having an off-center first gear, a fixed internal second gear of twice the pitch diameter of the first gear, and a housing having a diametrical channel with a sliding piston disposed therein. A crank-like connector rotatably coupled with the first gear has a depending lug engaged within a hole in the piston and acts to drive the piston to and fro within the channel. First and second chambers are defined to either side of the piston, with the terminal ends of the chambers defined by the wall of the housing each having an egress aperture and an ingress chamber. A slotted depending rim of the coupling alternately obturates the egress aperture of one chamber and the ingress aperture of the other in step with the intake and expulsion stroke of the piston in each chamber.

Abstract: A tube switch for a double-cylinder sludge pump is provided including a swing pipe, a wearing ring and an elastic member. The swing pipe is adapted to swivel in front of a center plate and includes an extension portion having an inner surface. The wearing ring is supported between the end of the swing pipe and the center plate and is axially movable relative to the swing pipe. The wearing ring has a recess formed at one end thereof, defined by a sloped boundary surface. The swing pipe is adapted to receive the end of the wearing ring including the recess therein. The recess thus defines an annular space between the swing pipe and the wearing ring with the inner surface of the extension portion of the swing pipe facing the annular space. The elastic member includes a radial inner surface and a sloped front end surface that corresponds to the boundary surface of the wearing ring. The elastic member is supported between the swing pipe and the wearing ring within the annular space.

Abstract: In a thick materials pump with paired, preferably parallel, feed cylinders, which alternatingly deliver and intake, and with a slide, which pivots on the axis of a central channel and, for each pair of feed cylinders, connects, by way of a branch channel, the given feed cylinder with a fixed feed conduit connecting to the central channel, while, simultaneously and by means of a sealing control surface provided on the inner wall of the slide housing for each branch channel receiving the thick material and provided with an aperture for each branch channel, closing a second branch channel of the slide and freeing the intake feed cylinder, while identical pressures are developed in the branch channels of equal length, the invention is characterized by the facts that the branch channels (7, 8) are essentially aligned and, in each case, form a right angle with the central channel (9), and that the sealing control surfaces (18, 20) on the slide housing (21) are cylindrically arched.

Abstract: A conveyance pump having a substantially constant output pressure. The pump includes a chamber having a circular periphery. A vane is mounted within the pump chamber for oscillation through an arc and a valve chamber includes opening to each boundary of this arc, and with input and output conduits. Within the valve chamber is a valve which may move between two positions, allowing communication between alternate pairs of openings and conduits. An hydraulic motor is connected to the vane to cause its oscillation between the limit positions, and a motor rotates the valve between its positions. In operation the vane will rotate, drawing material from the input opening into the pump chamber behind the advancing vane, and pushing, and thus pressurizing, the material out of the pump chamber in front of the advancing vane and out of the output opening. Reversing the vane continues this process.

Abstract: A material-feeding container is disclosed for two-cylinder thick-matter pumps having feeding cylinders that open into the container. Inside the container is arranged a switchable guide-tube linked to the feeding line and alternatively movable between the openings of the feeding cylinders. A cleaning and servicing opening that can be closed with a cap provided with an agitator is arranged in each side wall. When the closing cap hinged on the material-feeding container is opened, the agitator pivots out of the container through the servicing opening, making the switchable guide-tube and its wearing parts freely accessible from the outside.

Abstract: An improved pumping device for delicate or easily damaged products is provided with a hopper, or other system for holding the products, and at least one, and preferably two, synchronized piston pumps positioned proximate to the bottom of the hopper. The piston pumps displace the product from the interior of the hopper into a consolidating feed manifold where the product is then dispensed through a discharge conduit into suitable receptacles. Each of the piston pumps preferably includes a pump cylinder with a fixed, elongated, cylindrical sleeve housing and an elongated rotatable cylindrical sleeve positioned within the sleeve housing, both enclosing a piston chamber. A first longitudinal opening or access port is formed in the fixed sleeve housing and a corresponding second longitudinal opening or access portion is formed in the rotatable sleeve.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus for aseptic volumetric packaging has a fixed means for forming a flow of sterile air to the apparatus, a feed member, at least one pumping member which is movable relative to the flow of sterile air, at least one filler spout and at least one dispenser member attached to the pumping member and the filler spout and disposed so as to be alternatable between positions connecting the feed member to the pumping member and the pumping member to the filler spout. The pumping member comprising a cylinder connected to the dispenser member, a piston mounted to slide inside the cylinder, a drive rod fixed to the piston and connected to an actuator device, and an enclosure fed with sterile air and mounted adjacent the cylinder. The enclosure surrounds the drive rod of the piston and is fed with sterile air from the flow of sterile air by a fan member associated with the pumping member.

Abstract: Improved apparatus (10) for pumping of a viscous, flowable material which minimizes the problem of large pressure fluctuations in downstream conduits (16). The apparatus (10) preferably includes a twin piston cement pump (12) and a flexible material delivery conduit (16). A surge control apparatus (14) operatively couples the pump (12) and the conduit (16). The surge control apparatus (14) includes a primary material-conveying body (40) with an elongated surge chamber (46) extending outward from the primary body (40). The surge chamber (46) includes a slidable piston (48) and means for filling a portion of the chamber with a pressurized fluid (62).

Abstract: A multi-cylinder piston pump of rotary slide valve design for conveying free flowing materials, in particular concrete, comprises a rotary slide valve (33, 36) connected to the piston (48, 49) and their cylinders (44, 45) with which it pivots. The feeder hopper (4) of the pump is equipped with a stirrer (5) which is actuated only when the pump is in operation. The rotary slide valve (33, 36) is located outside the feeder hopper (4). During the delivery stroke, the axis of the delivery cylinder is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the adjacent conical pressure pipe (18). This pump is of simpler design than known pumps and is therefore more reliable and requires less maintenance.

Abstract: A pipe switch for two-cylinder thick-material sludge pumps comprises a pivot pipe (1) pivotable in front of a wear plate (8). A wear ring (22) is disposed axially slidable to a limited amount against the spring force of a rubber-elastic sealing ring (3) on the cylinder-side end of the pivot pipe (1). At least one stabilization ring (26', 26"), made of steel, is connected and attached to the sealing ring (3). Said stabilization ring (26', 26") is disposed in the region of one of the two front faces of the sealing ring (3). This measure achieves a permanently sealing and wear-balancing effect even in case the sealing rings exhibit an elongated extended cross-sectional form in the axial direction.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transporting particulate material through a pipeline. The particles have a size distribution which provides a solids density of at least 85%. The particular have a maximum size of 20% of the bore.

Abstract: A pumping unit for the filling of containers in packaging machines, in particular of foodstuffs with fluid behavior with the presence of suspended particles, which allows reliable operation under aseptic conditions, and which is easily cleanable. The conical shutter of the pumping unit, selectively connecting the pumping piston to the product intake duct and to the product delivery duct, is movable backwards from its seat, so as to allow an easy and reliable cleaning of unit's body, with no danger of product deposit with consequent loss of aseptic conditions.

Abstract: An axial piston device with a plurality of mechanically actuated, rotory valves having their front faces sealing for the control of flows of fluid is suggested for the connection of ports of its housing to ingoing and outgoing passages of a combustion engine or of other pump arrangements, motoring or transmission arrangements. The device includes working chambers which periodically contract and expand their volumes to take in and expel flows of fluid from the working chambers to and through the valves to the ports and for reversed flow direction. The device is thereby specifically suitable for the communication to external combustion chambers which burn coal powder fuel and which are provided with means to remove, in the external combustion chamber or in a passage, unclean particles from the hot gases before they enter into the expander unit of the device.

Abstract: A metering pump including adjacent valve and pump chambers, the valve chamber having inlet and outlet connections and a valve plug angularly shiftable in the valve chamber to communicate said connections with opposite sides of the plug upon angular shifting of the plug, and a reciprocatory piston in the pump chamber, there being fluid communication between opposite ends of the pump chamber and the valve chamber on opposite sides of the valve plug, so that piston reciprocation in both directions moves fluid in the inlet connection and out the outlet connection upon shifting of the valve plug.

Abstract: In positive displacement pumps using double pistons for the alternating supply of pasteous material from two supply cylinders through a pivotable feed tube arranged in a feed chamber spaced at a radial distance from a controllably positionable shaft, the supply end of the feed tube is subjected to wear, which can impair the seal of the pump, and result in bleeding off of the pasteous material. In the inventive pump the supply conduit is connected to the pivotable feed tube through a pivotably arranged connecting member, through which adjustment of a sealing ring disposed in a rear wall of the feed chamber, and abutting a ring-shaped and also easily replaceable wear-resistant ring-shaped member is facilitated, while also permitting easy replacement of the sealing ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sealing in the zone of contact between the mouths of alternately charging and discharging delivery cylinders of a concrete pump and a swinging pipe that is alternately movable to alignment in front of the cylinder that is discharging at the time. It comprises an annular seal body so supported at the mouth zone of the delivery cylinder as to be slidable between a sealing position projecting into the rear end portion of the swinging pipe and a withdrawn releasing position in which it is spaced from the swinging pipe so as not to interfere with its swinging. The seal body is maintained in its withdrawn position whenever the swinging pipe is moving, thus substantially avoiding abrasion.

Abstract: A pumping system for various flowables utilizes a dual alternating piston pump in communication with a tank hopper having flowable material inlet and delivery lines and an internal oscillating elbow conduit equipped with a pressurized wear plate which is moved cyclically into and out of registration with the cylinders of the dual alternating piston pump. A vacuum pipe rising from the tank hopper having a floating check valve and a suction shut off valve communicates with a vacuum pump external to the tank hopper through a filter. The evacuated tank hopper is enabled to fill itself immediately with flowable material and maintain a full condition while the dual alternating piston pump is pumping material through the delivery line with high efficiency. When vacuum to the tank hopper is shut off, the dual piston pump can be reversed to pump through the suction line while drawing in material through the delivery line.

Abstract: A high pressure meter pump system with improved accuracy is provided by subdividing a large meter pump capacity into metered subvolume charges which are incrementally delivered to a high pressure slave pump.This enables the pump sytem to achieve improved accuracy independent of flow rate and therefore increasing the range of flow rates available with acceptable accuracy. Additionally, the pump system self-primes independently of flow rate and therefore does not require degassing of the solvent being pumped.

Abstract: A slurry pump having a pair of cylinders aligned one on either side of a centrally-disposed oscillating-deflector element; each cylinder has a housing in which are defined co-axial, registering hydraulic and slurry cylinder bores, and a piston rod having, at one end thereof a hydraulic piston head slidably movable within the hydraulic cylinder bore and having, at its other end a slurry piston head slidably movable within the slurry cylinder bore.

Abstract: A two-cylinder pump for heavy flowable materials, such as concrete, comprising a shutter mechanism which is pivotable across an apertured face plate, the shutter mechanism being sealed against the face plate by means of a cutting ring which is axially movable relatively to the shutter mechanism and is supported thereon with its rear side engaging a rectangular-section flexible rubber ring, whereby the cutting ring is urged resiliently against the face plate, means for locating the cutting ring, along a portion of its length, on the shutter mechanism, a seating for the flexible ring on the cutting ring which includes an annular extension which partly overlaps the longer cross-sectional side of the flexible ring in the axial direction, a seating for the flexible ring on the shutter mechanism which includes an annular extension which partly overlaps the longer cross-sectional side of the flexible ring in the axial direction, said annular extensions partly overlapping the ring from opposite sides thereof so that

Abstract: The valve has a shutter mechanism which is movable within a housing and is provided at one end with at least one inlet which is movable across one or more housing openings and at the opposite end with an outlet surrounded by a sealed contact joint which is movable across a delivery pipe opening in the housing. This sealed contact joint surrounds the delivery pipe opening in the housing and contacts either the inside wall of the housing or a face plate arranged on the inside wall of the housing in all intermediate and final positions of the shutter mechanism. With the aim of reducing wear and producing a permanent seal, the sealed contact joint is in the form of a compressible sealing ring with a slotted or kidney-shaped cross-section which serves to wipe the flat and smooth face plate or inside wall of the housing.