Abstract: In an aspect, an actuator is provided and includes an axial flux motor and an epicycloid gear arrangement. The axial flux motor has a motor stator and a rotor, the rotor defining a rotor axis and having a motor output shaft. The motor output shaft has a first shaft portion that is coaxial with the rotor axis and a second shaft portion that is offset from the rotor axis. The epicycloid gear arrangement includes a ring gear, a cycloid gear, and a gear arrangement output member. The cycloid gear is rotatably mounted to the second shaft portion of the motor output shaft such that rotation of the motor output shaft drives the cycloid gear about the ring gear. The gear arrangement output member is driven rotationally by the cycloid gear about a gear arrangement output member axis that is fixed.

Abstract: An improved stopcock valve, including a valve body, the valve body having at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port, the valve body having an internal cavity in communication with the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port and, a rotatable interference body having a through-bore therein, the rotatable body having an external surface, the through-bore having a first opening to the surface and a second opening to the surface, the interference body positioned within the internal cavity of the valve body, the external surface including a first tapered groove in communication with the first opening and a second tapered groove in communication with the second opening, the grooves arranged to be in communication with the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port upon rotation of the body.

Abstract: A single-use centerbody assembly for a valve includes: a centerbody, including: a process surface and a back surface; at least one inlet orifice disposed in the centerbody, and at least one outlet orifice disposed in the centerbody separate from the at least one inlet orifice; a peripheral surface extending between the process surface and the back surface; an inlet fitting extending from the peripheral surface; and an outlet fitting extending from the peripheral surface; a control diaphragm facing the process surface, a perimeter of the control diaphragm being bonded to the centerbody so as to define a seal that blocks the passage of fluid; and a backside diaphragm positioned facing the back surface, a perimeter of the backside diaphragm being bonded to the centerbody so as to define a seal that blocks the passage of fluid.

Abstract: A valve unit for a vehicle thermal management system. The valve unit includes a first valve body, a second valve body, and a housing structure. The first valve body and the second valve body are arranged within the housing structure and rotatably arranged in relation to the housing structure between different valve positions around a common rotational axis. The first valve body is connected to an actuator for rotational displacement of the first valve body around the rotational axis, and the second valve body is connected to the first valve body via a spring. The second valve body is configured for being rotatably displaced around the rotational axis by the spring upon rotational displacement of the first valve body. The housing structure includes a first mixing chamber arranged in connection to the first valve body and a second mixing chamber arranged in connection to the second valve body.

Abstract: A barbell with rotating hand grip including a frame assembly, a cover assembly, and a pivot assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame that is coupled at the uppermost side of the engine air filter housing, wherein the frame includes an opening that becomes the intake of said housing. The frame includes knuckles that are adapted to receive a cap, wherein said cap is coupled into said knuckles by means of a pin, allowing the cap to be opened and closed by a spring-loaded mechanism. The cap is opened by means of the air intake pressure of the engine of a vehicle to prevent water from entering inside the engine, thereby the cap when opened activates an alarm to notify the user when water is inside the engine air filter housing.

Abstract: A check valve for cryogenic fluid includes: a valve body which is formed to have an inlet and an outlet open at both ends thereof, a valve seat which is formed inside the valve body to communicate with the inlet; a disk which is pivoted up and down at the upper end thereof about a pivot axis provided in the valve body to open and close the valve seat; and a sealing member which is made of a metal material shrinkable by cryogenic fluid introduced through the inlet, is provided in the circumferential direction of the valve seat, and when the disk closes the valve seat, is brought into close contact with the edge portion of the disk to produce sealing effects.

Abstract: A gas lift valve including a body with interior charging chamber; a housing defining a bore in fluid communication with the charging chamber; a plug positioned within the bore and an a first O-ring forming a seal between an external surface of the plug and an interior surface of the bore, a crush washer is positioned between the plug and a surface of the housing; and a cap positioned with respect to the housing such that the plug is positioned within the cap interior bore and a second O-ring forms a seal between a first external surface of the housing and a first interior surface of the cap.

Abstract: A pressure compensation element for installation in a housing wall, comprising a base part and a cover part arranged on the base part, wherein at least one gas exchange channel, in which a gas-permeable membrane is arranged, is provided in the pressure compensation element centrally in the middle with respect to the axis of the gas flow direction, wherein the base part has, on its side facing the cover part, in the gas exchange channel or at its end, a retaining grid on which the membrane is arranged, and wherein the base part has on the outside a circumferential annular collar through which gas exchange openings lead. The base part has on its nozzle at least two groups of radially outwardly facing locking elements, wherein the locking elements of the respective groups have a uniform height in themselves but a height which is different from the respective locking elements of the other groups.

Abstract: A non-circular disconnect, comprising: a male body to insert into a non-circular female disconnect; a male poppet, wherein: when the non-circular disconnect is not inserted into the non-circular female disconnect, the male poppet is held in place, via spring force, at an opening of the non-circular male body to create a seal to prevent leakage; and when the non-circular disconnect is inserted into the non-circular female disconnect, the male poppet is pushed inwards, to allow for liquid to flow through the non-circular disconnect, by a plunger in the non-circular female disconnect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic pressure retaining control device, which comprises: a valve seat, a magnetic valve cover, and a trigger magnetic member for repelling the magnetic valve cover; the magnetic valve cover and an open end of the valve seat are movably connected; when the magnetic valve cover is in an open state, the trigger magnetic member is opposite to an end surface of the magnetic valve cover away from an inside of the valve seat. A cylindrical magnet is also arranged in the valve seat. By the magnetic between the trigger magnet and the magnetic valve cover, and the magnetic between the magnetic valve cover and the valve seat, a reliable guarantee for the closure between the magnetic valve cover and the valve seat is provided. The valve seat and the valve cover are tightly closed under different conditions.

Abstract: The hydraulic pressure relief depressurization valve assembly for quick coupling which is object of the present invention comprises a depressurization valve assembly (100) and (200) that can be assembled in any quick coupling that has a directional body (10) and (60), generally fixed to a manifold with access to the tank (20), an intermediate sleeve (30) and (80) and a port (40) for connection to the hydraulic system, inside which is a relief valve (50) and (90), that moves axially, provided with directional holes that make it possible to relieve the pressure during the connection and disconnection action (during the manual push and pull movement), so as to minimize the pressure forces and facilitate the installation and replacement or changing of hoses on the hydraulic line.

Abstract: A valve assembly (300) comprising a valve body (302) and a mono-material plunger (304). The valve body (302 has a primary opening (314) and a secondary opening (315) that are axially spaced apart. The plunger (304) comprises a primary seal 5 portion (316) and a secondary seal portion (317). The plunger (304) comprises the following operational positions with respect to the valve body: a transit seal position in which the primary seal portion (316) of the plunger (304) is in contact with the valve body (302) in order to occlude the primary opening (314); and a fluid flow position in which the plunger (304) is maintained in the fluid flow position by an external force 10 and a force caused by a pressure differential across the valve assembly (300).

Abstract: The present application concerns a valve, and particularly position indicating assembly for use therewith. The position indicating assembly comprises a first end engageable with a valve member of the valve, an opposite second end displaceable with respect to a body of the valve in response to displacement of the first end, and an elongate bendable portion, extending between the first end and the second end, configured, upon movement of the valve member, to transmit forces operating along the elongate bendable portion, at least from said first end to said second end, so as to displace said second end, the elongate bendable portion being further configured for damping forces operating transversely thereto by reversibly bending.

Abstract: A one-way valve is provided. The one-way valve includes a housing and a valve core assembly. The housing is provided with a valve port. A ratio of a wall thickness of the housing to an outer diameter of the housing is in a range of 0.08 and 0.12. The valve core assembly is movably disposed in the housing and configured to open or seal the valve port.

Abstract: A valve includes a valve body having first and second fluid ports extending to a valve cavity, a seat carrier subassembly installed in the valve cavity and including a seat carrier body with a first annular inner wall defining a first flow aperture aligned with the first fluid port and a valve seat disposed in an annular recess surrounding the first annular inner wall, and a second annular inner wall defining a second flow aperture aligned with the second fluid port. A valve element is disposed within the valve cavity and is movable between a closed position sealing against the valve seat and an open position permitting fluid flow across the valve seat between the first and second flow apertures. An outer periphery of an orifice restriction is seated against an interior portion of one of the first annular inner wall and the second annular inner wall.

Abstract: To provide a simple-structured check valve unit that allows for retention of a seat relief in an attachment part of a plunger bore, facilitates production without increasing components, and prevents deformation of the plunger. The check valve unit includes the seat relief and a cap member. The plunger has an outlet relief hole in the attachment part for communication between the inside and outside of the plunger. The cap member includes a cap top, an oil flow portion, and a skirt wall. The skirt wall includes a plurality of outwardly raised contact surfaces and a plurality of inwardly raised contact surfaces. The circumscribed circle of the outwardly raised contact surfaces has a larger radius than the inside radius of the attachment part, and the inscribed circle of the inwardly raised contact surfaces has a smaller radius than the outside radius of an engaging part of the seat relief.

Abstract: A fuel cell comprising a fuel pressure regulator apparatus on a fuel input line of the fuel cell, the apparatus comprising a first and a second valve connected in series by a fluid flow path defining an open volume between the two valves a pressure monitor device downstream of the second valve; and a controller connected to each valve for opening and closing each valve in a pulsed manner.

Abstract: A cylinder valve includes a valve body, a valve pin, and an elastic biasing member. The valve body includes a distal chamber, a proximal chamber disposed along a main axis, and an intermediate chamber extending along the main axis between the distal chamber and the proximal chamber. The valve pin is movably arranged through the distal chamber, the proximal chamber and the intermediate chamber and is movable along the main axis between a closed position and an open position. The elastic biasing member is arranged in the distal chamber and is configured to elastically bias the valve pin towards the closed position.

Abstract: A method of storing fluid from an oil well includes the steps: providing storage tanks; providing a diversion tank; coupling a fill manifold to the storage tanks and to the diversion tank, the fill manifold having a first control valve controlling flow of the fluid to the storage tanks, the fill manifold having a second control valve controlling flow of the fluid to the diversion tank; associating a sensor with at least one of the storage tanks without accessing a top of any of the storage tanks, the sensor being configured to determine a volume of the fluid within at least one of the storage tanks; associating a control system with the fill manifold and the sensor; and actuating the first and second control valves using the control system in response to at least one detection by the sensor to ensure that the storage tanks are not overfilled.

Abstract: A tapping armature for liquid containers, in particular for being connected to the outlet port or the outlet opening of a transport and storage container for liquids, the tapping armature comprising an armature housing in which a valve body pivotable by means of a valve shaft and serving to open and close a flow cross section of an outlet tube is disposed, a connection end of the valve shaft for being connected to the valve body being disposed in the outlet tube of the armature housing and an operating end of the valve shaft protruding from the armature housing through a housing dome formed on the armature housing. A form-fitting engagement is established between the housing dome and a valve shaft portion housed in the housing dome in order to axially secure the valve shaft in the armature housing.