Abstract: A solenoid valve device includes a body including a gas passage and an accommodation portion communicating with the gas passage, a solenoid valve that is accommodated in the accommodation portion and that controls flow of gas by opening and closing the gas passage, a sealing member disposed between the accommodation portion and the solenoid valve to maintain airtightness of the gas passage, and a solenoid that generates power for the solenoid valve to open and close the gas passage, wherein the body is provided with a communication hole that allows communication between inside and outside of the accommodation portion; the solenoid includes a connection terminal portion extending toward the communication hole; and a connector is accommodated in the communication hole in a manner such that rotation of the connector in a circumferential direction about an axis of the communication hole is suppressed.

Abstract: Valve trim apparatus for use with fluid valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cage to be positioned in a fluid flow passageway of a valve body. The cage having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The cage including columns extending between the first end and the second end at an angle relative to a primary fluid flow path of the cage. Each of the columns includes fluid flow passageways extending through the column from an outer peripheral surface of the column to an interior surface of the column. The columns are radially spaced about a circumference of the cage body to define fluid flow passageways between the columns.

Abstract: A solenoid actuator includes a housing, a solenoid coil carried within the housing. An armature is carried within the housing and acted upon by the solenoid coil. A torque transfer arrangement of the solenoid actuator is configured to produce a rotational torque output upon an actuation of the armature. A firing pin is in contact with the torque transfer arrangement such that the rotational torque output produced by the torque transfer arrangement linearly transitions the firing pin from an unfired position to a fired position.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods used to minimize force variation from a solenoid through an operating stroke. The systems and methods generate a near constant or substantially constant force solenoid assembly which can be used in a force driven device, such as, for example, a pressure regulator for accurately controlling pressure in a pressurized flow system. The systems and methods are based on an initial solenoid characterization and include an application of springs and placement of the solenoid within the system at a gap distance to minimize variation in force in the operating stroke of a commercially available solenoid.

Abstract: A pressure equalization valve comprises a first pressure cylinder, a second pressure cylinder, an aperture, and a stationary member. The stationary member is located between the first pressure cylinder and the second pressure cylinder. The second pressure cylinder is located within the aperture. A primary piston is located within the first pressure cylinder and a secondary piston is located within the second pressure cylinder. A stem is directly connected to the aperture and the primary piston. The stem includes a fluid passage between the first pressure cylinder and the second pressure cylinder. When a pressurized fluid is introduced into the first pressure cylinder, the pressurized fluid pushes the primary piston and the stem to open the aperture in a linear direction, the pressurized fluid travels to the second cylinder through the fluid passage and pushes against the aperture in the same direction as said first piston further opening the aperture.

Abstract: A solenoid valve has a housing, which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an electromagnetic drive, which comprises a solenoid with a fixed core and a movable armature, wherein the armature interacts with a valve seat. A pressure compensation chamber which is bordered by a membrane is formed in the armature, wherein the pressure compensation chamber is in fluid connection in terms of flow with the fluid inlet by means of a pressure compensation channel.

Abstract: An electric valve and a control method therefor are disclosed. The electric valve comprises a mechanical valve body, a motor (1), a valve switch state detection apparatus, a control line (9) and a control circuit (80). The motor and the mechanical valve body are in transmission connection; the control line is electrically connected to the control circuit; the control circuit comprises a drive module (2) and a power supply module (5); and the motor, the valve switch state detection apparatus and the power supply module are respectively connected to the drive module. The control circuit further comprises a backup power supply (90) electrically connected thereto.

Abstract: An electrically operated gas flow regulating valve causes a needle valve body to move axially by the rotation of an electric motor through a motion conversion mechanism. The mechanism includes: a rotating body rotated by the electric motor; a cylindrical cam body prevented from rotating; a cam pin which is engaged with a spiral cam groove formed in the cam body and which is fixed to the needle valve body. The cam body is divided into two parts of a forward-side half part and backward-side half part with the cam groove serving as a boundary. The backward-side half part is urged by a coil spring in the forward direction such that the cam pin is pinched between the forward-side side edge of cam groove formed in the forward-side half part and the backward-side side edge of cam groove formed in the backward-side half part, thereby restraining the occurrence of hysteresis.

Abstract: Mass flow controllers and control valves are disclosed. A control valve includes a poppet including a plurality of vertical flow channels, and the control valve also includes an orifice element that includes a plurality of vertical flow channels extending from a bottom surface of the orifice element, through the orifice element, to a top surface of the orifice element. The vertical flow channels of the orifice element are axially misaligned with the vertical flow channels of the poppet to prevent gas from flowing through the orifice element when the gap between the top surface of the poppet and the bottom surface of the orifice element is closed.

Abstract: A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position.

Abstract: An irrigation control device comprises a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to receive control signals from an irrigation control unit and to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of both the coil and the control circuitry, the housing including a threaded end configured to thread the irrigation control device to a valve assembly to be actuated by the electromagnetic flux of the coil.

Abstract: A motor-less pump includes: (a) a housing having an inlet provided to allow fluid flow into the housing and an outlet provided to allow fluid flow out of the housing; (b) an elastic diaphragm positioned in the housing such that motion in the elastic diaphragm drives the fluid flows at the inlet and the outlet of the housing; and (c) one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators each being provided on a surface of the elastic diaphragm, wherein the mechanical responses to electrical stimuli applied on the EMP actuators cause the motion in the diaphragm. The EMP actuators may include one or more bimorphs.

Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, a fluid flow control apparatus may comprise a fluid network including a plurality of parallel branches, each parallel branch of the plurality of parallel branches being fluidly coupled between an inlet and an outlet of the fluid network. Each parallel branch of the plurality of parallel branches may comprise a pressure-independent flow control device configured to limit fluid flow through the respective parallel branch to a reference flow amount irrespective of a pressure at the inlet of the fluid network.

Abstract: An electronic expansion valve with high flow control precision, comprises a valve seat (1) and a valve rod (3). A through groove (11) penetrating the top and bottom of the valve seat is formed on the valve seat (1). A bearing seat (2) matching the through groove is inserted in the through groove (11). The bearing seat (2) includes a seat body (23), a through hole, (21) passing through the seat body, is formed in the seat body (3), and the through hole (21) matches the valve rod (3). An internal thread segment (24) is formed in the middle of the inner wall of the through hole (21). A matched straight tube is welded to the bottom of the through groove (11). The outer wall of the valve seat (1) is provided with a side hole communicated with the through groove (11), and a matching elbow pipe (4) is welded to the side hole. An isolating sleeve (10) is welded to the outer wall of the valve seat (1).

Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetically operable valve device, comprising a valve housing (10) which has a first fluid connection (P) and a second fluid connection (E), each designed for controlled opening and closing by moving a closure unit (30), and at least one further fluid connection (A) provided on the valve housing, which forms a fluid channel (46) to the first or second fluid connection that can be intermittently interrupted by the closure unit.

Abstract: Provided is a variable-capacity compressor control valve that can secure the attraction force of an electromagnetic actuator and can improve the actuation property without increasing the body size. A sub valve element or a cylindrical upper end portion thereof, which is a magnetic body made of the same magnetic material as or a different magnetic material from that of a plunger, is fixed to the inner periphery of the upper end portion of the plunger that is opposite an attractor.

Abstract: Hydraulic valves for dampening pressure spikes and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a hydraulic valve for dampening pressure spikes includes a valve body, a poppet at least partially inside the valve body, and a pilot piston at least partially inside the valve body and away from the poppet. The pilot piston contacts the poppet in response to a pressure spike.

Abstract: Provided is a variable-capacity compressor control valve with a simple configuration that can increase the attraction force of an electromagnetic actuator and thus can reduce the size of the control valve. A sub valve element that is a magnetic body made of the same magnetic material as or a different magnetic material from that of a plunger, which is adapted to move a main valve element in the direction to open or close the valve orifice, is fitted in and fixed to the plunger.

Abstract: The present specification is directed to a valve that has an orifice closing member adjacent to an orifice through which fluid can flow, a displacement member having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is adjacent to the orifice closing member when the valve is in an open position, a first magnet and a second magnet where the first and second magnets are sufficiently proximate to the displacement member to exert a magnetic force on the displacement member, and an actuator for generating a magnetic field to move the displacement member toward the first magnet, cause the first portion to press against the orifice closing member, and cause the orifice closing member to close the orifice.