Abstract: A magnetically operated valve having a permanent magnet with constant remanence wherein the permanent magnet is formed with an annular configuration and is located in one end of a tubular core guide member which operates to guide a movable core member forming the valve body. The permanent magnet is produced from a rare earth/cobalt alloy and secures the valve in at least one of a plurality of switched positions and a ferromagnetic circuit is formed with sheet metal sheets extending to form the outer portion of the ferromagnetic circuit with the movable core member forming the inner part thereof. The permanent magnet is inserted in cutout portions of the sheet metal sheets which form the outer part of the ferromagnetic circuit.

Abstract: The magnetic valve with electronic control for increasing the attractive output has an energizing coil (AE), which is supplied in the attracting phase with an increased energizing current via a closed switch (T2). In the maintenance phase, the energizing coil (AE) is supplied with a maintenance current, via a compensating resistor (RV) and with the switch (T2) opened, which is lower than the energizing current. For the purpose of controlling the switch (T2), a timing circuit is provided which includes a resistor (R2) and a capacitor (C2). The magnetic valve is selectively drivable with alternating current or direct current. A portion of the energizing coil (AE) is made up of the compensating resistor (RV), which is embodied as a resistor wire and wound up on the energizing coil (AE).

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve for handling fluid media has a valve mechanism which includes at least one valve seat and a valve-closing member which cooperates with the valve seat or seats. The motion of the valve-closing member is controlled by linkage that is connected to the moving arm of an electromagnet, while a return spring urges the armature in the direction opposite to the magnetic force. In order to permit the seating of the armature against a stop at the limit of its energized travel, while exerting a calibrated force on the valve seat, the armature is permitted to travel beyond the point at which the valve-closing member is arrested. The additional motion of the armature takes place against the force of an auxiliary spring which compresses during that part of the motion. When the coil is de-energized, the auxiliary spring urges the armature back into direct contact with the linkage, whereafter the motion transfer is loss-free.

Abstract: There is provided a control valve arrangement for dental equipment which comprises a plurality of modular type assemblies having at least three functional zones with the modules including inter-connecting passageways and disposed so as to handle a plurality of separately controlled pressurized media. Provision is also made to rotate a particular module about an X axis to modify the operation of that module.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve is equipped with a signal generator which operates in dependence on the positions assumed by the internal valve mechanism and which represents a relatively small unit which is attached in various positions to the housing of the magnetic actuator mechanism of the valve. The signal generator has at least one electrical switch which is actuated mechanically by a pin which transmits the motions of the armature to the switch without any appreciable interference with the operation of the magnetic mechanism. The switch is mounted within a housing on an insert which may be located in various positions relative to the housing and may suitably be a microswitch. Thesignal generator housing is sealingly attached to a mounting bracket which, in turn, is mounted on the housing of the magnetic actuator of the valve. The passage of the actuating pin is sealed against the outside by appropriate seals.

Abstract: Plastic seals for use in valves which handle chemically reactive and aggressive media are described. These seals have a base layer made from porous PTFE and a covering layer of smooth, dense PTFE. The two layers are suitably sintered together. The seal is held in a seal holder which may be injection molded around the seal and may be made from a similar material. During the production of the base layer, the PTFE material is mixed with a flushable filler material which leaves a structure of pores in the layer after removal. These pores impart to the base layer an elastic property.A method for joining the seal to the seal carrier and a method for forming annular seals are also described.