Abstract: A directional control valve wherein the valve includes a body having radial directed ports disposed therein. The valve also includes a sleeve disposed in the body, the sleeve having radial directed ports disposed therein in general alignment with the ports in the body. The valve further includes a spool slidably disposed within the sleeve to direct a high pressure operational fluid and a discharge fluid to the desired ports in the sleeve and body. A method that includes the step of directing a high pressure operational fluid to a desired location via a directional control valve. The method also includes the step of redirecting the high pressure operational fluid to a second desired location via the directional control valve. The method further includes the step of directing an exhaust fluid, via the directional control valve, to a desired location.

Abstract: Pressure regulation valves are disclosed. An example pressure regulation valve includes a valve housing, and a control body positioned in the valve housing. The control body is movable between a first position and a second position based on (a) a first pressure differential between a first variable-pressure location and a second variable-pressure location and (b) a second pressure differential between the second variable-pressure location and a control volume of the valve housing. The control body when in the first position fluidly couples the first variable-pressure location to the control volume. The control body when in the second position restricts fluid flow between the first variable-pressure location and the control volume.

Abstract: A disposable valve assembly configured for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The disposable valve assembly may include a stem comprised of thermoplastic material, a spring stanchion configured to receive the stem and allow movement of the stem in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion, a spring configured to contact that spring stanchion and the stem. In some embodiments, a lubricant is disposed on the stem, the spring stanchion and/or the spring. The disposable valve assembly may also include an antimicrobial agent disposed in the lubricant, or in the thermoplastic material and/or can be coated thereon. A method for manufacturing the disposable valve assemblies for use with an endoscope may include several steps.

Abstract: A valve may have a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The valve may include a valve stem having a lumen extending from a first opening at a proximal portion of the valve stem to a second opening at a distal end of the valve stem. A plurality of seals may be positioned relative to the valve stem. The valve stem and seals may be configured so that a fluid entering the inlet is prevented from flowing to the outlet in a first position of the valve stem and relative to the inlet and the outlet. The valve stem and the seals may be configured so that a fluid entering the inlet flows to the outlet in a second position of the valve stem relative to the inlet and the outlet, the second position being more distal than the first position relative to the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A drop-in valve assembly for a lube flow control valve for an OE valve body. The OE valve body has a bore that communicates with a solenoid inlet port, first and second cooler inlet ports, and a first sump port. A sleeve is configured to be positioned in the bore. The sleeve has openings configured for fluidly communicating with the solenoid inlet port, the first and second cooler inlet ports, and the first sump port therethrough. A valve member is configured to be positioned in the sleeve in the bore and to axially move therein between first and second positions. Moving the valve member from the first position to the second position at least partially reduces fluid communication from the first cooler inlet port to the first sump port and at least partially increases fluid communication from between the first cooler inlet port and the second cooler inlet port.

Abstract: A valve includes a thermostatic element made of thermally expandable material, including a fixed part, fixedly connected to a housing, and a movable part, movable along an axis. The valve further includes a plug movable axially relative to a plug seat, fixedly supported by the housing, to control a flow of fluid between two chambers of the housing. The valve further includes a sleeve movable along the axis between a first configuration, wherein the sleeve is pressed against a sleeve seat fixedly supported by the housing distinctly from the plug seat, to prevent the fluid from flowing between the two chambers, and a second configuration, wherein the sleeve is moved away from the sleeve seat. The plug is connected to the movable part and to the sleeve so that during the expansion of the thermally expandable material, the movable part opens the plug to an intermediate position.

Abstract: A dampener assembly includes a capsule housing an internal piston and spring, the spring positioned within and between both the piston and capsule. The capsule is generally cylindrical with an opening at a first end to accept the piston into an inner cylindrical channel of the capsule. A vent is positioned along a second end of the capsule to release pressure as the piston moves back and forth along the inner channel in response to fluid pressure in a transmission and counteracting force from the spring. The capsule is installed in either a reamed or unreamed bore and acts as a new bore. The dampener assembly is sealed to the bore by one or more elastomeric rings.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for clamping flexible tubing includes a base member including a pair of sidewalls and a bottom that extends between the sidewalls. At least one of the sidewalls includes a clamp latching feature that extends inward from an inner surface of the at least one of the sidewalls. A locking lever is located between the sidewalls and is pivotally connected to the sidewalls at a pivot location such that the locking lever pivots relative to the base member. The locking lever includes a lever catch feature configured to cooperatively mate with the clamp latching feature.

Abstract: An electronic relief valve device includes an electronic control module including a driving motor and a pressure transducer electrically connected to a control circuit board, a three-way pipe connected to the pressure transducer and having a gas release aperture formed in a gas channel thereof, and a slidable member sleeved on the gas channel and closing the gas release aperture. When the pressure value of gas of an external inflatable object (such as a tire) is greater than a pressure relief value set in the control circuit board, the control circuit board controls the driving motor to drive the slidable member away from the gas release aperture of the three-way pipe, allowing the gas inside the inflatable object to release through the gas release aperture of the three-way pipe. Thus, accurately determining if to activate an automatic gas release operation can be achieved.

Abstract: An electronic timer for mitigation of a solenoid valve water hammer effect is provided. The electronic timer comprises a housing defining an internal receiving space, a water pipe extending through the housing with an inlet section and an outlet section connected by a water control section aligned with the internal receiving space, a solenoid control valve integrated into the water control section to regulate fluid flow, a control interface provided on the housing, and a water hammer suppressor positioned between the solenoid control valve and the inlet section. The water hammer suppressor consists of a fluid passage and a buffer assembly, wherein the fluid passage establishes hydraulic communication with the water control section to allow fluid ingress, and the buffer assembly functions to attenuate transient pressure surges, thereby mitigating the water hammer effect.

Abstract: A controller of a substrate processing apparatus executes: a first process in which a processing fluid is supplied to a processing container in a first period until a pressure in the processing container is increased and the processing fluid in the processing container reaches a supercritical state; a second process in which the processing fluid is supplied to the processing container at a flow rate larger than a flow rate of the processing fluid supplied to the first fluid ejector in the first process, in a second period; and a density adjustment process in which after ending of the first process and before starting of the second process, the density adjustment mechanism makes a difference between a density of the processing fluid present in the upstream region of a second opening/closing valve and a density of the processing fluid present in the processing container smaller than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A modular system having an assembly for manufacturing valves of two different valve types including a valve basic unit having a housing, an actuator base, and a piston/spindle unit with a piston displaceable in the housing. An end face of the piston and an end face of the actuator base define a pressure chamber. The actuator base and the housing delimit a dead space chamber on a side of the actuator base facing away from the piston. The actuator base includes at least one passage opening between the dead space chamber and the pressure chamber. Closure members for manufacturing a first valve type are each inserted into one of the passage openings to seal it in a gas-tight manner and to permanently disconnect the dead space chamber from the pressure chamber in terms of flow. For manufacturing a second valve type, the passage openings are left open.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first and a second faucet tube coupled with a swivel bearing assembly wherein the first faucet tube is rotatable relative the second faucet tube about the swivel bearing and a portion of the swivel bearing is configured to be at least partially tapered at a distal end to provide a sealing resistance between a fastener and a coupling member of the swivel bearing assembly.

Abstract: Methods and systems are herein provided for a hydraulic smart valve. In one example, a hydraulic valve system comprises a hydraulic solenoid valve comprising a valve body and a spool; a bi-directional actuator; and a controller with instructions stored thereon to determine a position of the spool via inductance variance of the bi-directional actuator.

Abstract: A hydraulic distributor includes at least one main spool configured to define a delivery branch, and a discharge branch, a feed branch and a pressure compensator configured such that a local pressure acts on a first side thereof and a maximum Load Sensing pressure acts on a second side characterizing either the working pressure of the hydraulic section, in the case in which there is only one hydraulic section, or, in the case in which there is a plurality of hydraulic sections, each one defining a respective characteristic pressure, of the maximum pressure among the characteristic pressures of the hydraulic sections. The pressure compensator is arranged such as to respectively intercept said delivery branch and said discharge branch.

Abstract: A temperature control system. The temperature control system includes a plurality of liquid pipelines and a multi-port valve. The multi-port valve includes a valve body and a valve core. The valve body has a mounting cavity, and the valve core is mounted in the mounting cavity. The valve body includes a body and a block-shaped additional portion, the mounting cavity is located on the body, and the block-shaped additional portion is attached to at least a part of a side wall of the body. The valve body includes a plurality of vias, and each via penetrates the block-shaped additional portion and a corresponding side wall of the body. Each liquid pipeline is configured to communicate with one via, there is a battery pack on at least one liquid pipeline, and the temperature control system is configured to control a temperature of the battery pack.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for liquid control are provided. A liquid control apparatus may be for selectively treating and/or substituting a liquid flow from at least one of a plurality of supply lines. The ultimate liquid flow is for dispensing to a user by way of a liquid supply fixture such as a tap. The apparatus comprises a liquid conditioning module for connection in-line with at least one of the plurality of supply lines. The liquid conditioning module receives a diverted liquid flow of the at least one supply line from an upstream portion of the supply line. It then outputs a selectively treated and/or substituted liquid flow for returning to a downstream portion of the supply line for dispensing to the user. The apparatus has at least one flow sensor, each flow sensor associated with one of the plurality of supply lines. It has a controller, the controller configured to receive information indicative of the liquid flow of at least one of the plurality of supply lines from the at least one flow sensor.

Abstract: A drain system comprises a frame configured for placement over a drain opening of a drain body. The frame has a wall portion and is movable over the drain opening for at least lateral adjustment relative to the drain opening during installation. A tray is removably positionable on the frame. The tray includes a wall portion and a plurality of support members distributed and spaced around an underside of the tray. The plurality of support members extend downwardly from the underside of the tray. The plurality of support members can be configured to interface with at least part of the frame such that a plurality of fluid paths are defined between the tray and frame when the tray is positioned on the frame. At least some of the plurality of fluid paths can extend around and under the tray and are in fluid communication with the drain opening.

Abstract: Technologies for variable retarder control include a control valve for controlling operation of a hydraulic retarder. The control valve includes a valve body having a retarder valve including multiple ports and a valve bore extending through the ports. A valve spool is located in the valve bore and movable to selectively block or connect one or more of the ports. The ports include a retarder-out port and an exhaust port, which are fluidly coupled to each other via an exhaust passageway. In use, the exhaust passageway bleeds lubrication fluid from the retarder-out port to the exhaust port as the valve spool is moved from a fully-off position to a fully-on position. The exhaust passageway is shaped so as to provide a linear relationship between the positioning of the valve spool between the fully-off and fully-on positions and the power of the hydraulic retarder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a selectable variable orifice valve having a detent configuration that allows for selection of various preset flow rates through the valve. The detent configuration as described herein includes one or more ramped teeth that are configured to fit into one or more ramped slots, and the slots are located so as to correspond to a predetermined flow rate setting of the valve. Each flow rate setting of the valve corresponds to an amount of a flow path of a valve member that aligns with an open flow path of a valve body. The valve configuration as described herein may be adjusted with or without application of an axial pressure.