Abstract: A valve arrangement (10) for industrial automation, including at least one pneumatic valve module (4) with a module housing (5), the valve module (4) having a working port (2), an electric drive device, and at least one actuator element (6) which is arranged in the module housing (5), can be positioned, in particular proportionally, by means of the electric drive device and via whose position a valve module output pressure at the working port (2) and/or a flow rate through the working port (2) can be set, wherein the valve module (4) further has a valve module pressure sensor (7) for detecting the valve module output pressure, the valve arrangement (10) further including a diagnostic device (8) which is configured to provide a diagnostic function on the basis of the detected valve module output pressure, the diagnostic function including a failure prognosis of the valve module, a compressed air leakage detection, a compressed air consumption detection and/or a compressed air consumer localization.

Abstract: A spring retainer and a stabilizer for securing a solenoid in a transmission fluid valve body, the valve body having a pair of bores therein collinear with one another and collinear with a movable valve stem, and a slot in the valve body between the bores. The retainer has an inverted U-shaped body having front and rear walls each having a top and a pair of depending legs defining free ends. The front and rear walls are connected at their free ends at a bend. The stabilizer has an inverted U-shaped body corresponding to the spring retainer body and is positioned in the spring retainer between the front and rear walls. A method for stabilizing a solenoid in a valve body is also disclosed.

Abstract: A choke valve comprising: a body having an axial through hole and a radial entry port; a valve seat coaxially housed in the body axial through hole on a first side of the radial entry port; a pressure balanced valving member axially reciprocable within the body axial through hole between a first sealing position bearing against the valve seat and a second position spaced away from the seat; an actuator housing operably connected to the valving member; and a detachably connected reinforcement member detachably connected to the actuator housing and increasing the axial load that the actuator housing can take before failure of the actuator housing.

Abstract: An encapsulated valve system includes a first housing portion having a first facing surface, the first facing surface comprising a plurality of branch pathways formed as a recess within the first facing surface. The valve system further includes a second housing portion having a second facing surface, the second facing surface comprising a plurality of branch pathways formed as a recess within the second facing surface. A disposable conduit is configured to be interposed between the first and second housing portions and disposed within the recess of the first facing surface and the recess of the second facing surface. The disposable conduit is thus sandwiched between the first and second facing surfaces. A plurality of pinch valve actuators are mounted on one or both of the first housing portion and the second housing portion, the plurality of pinch valve actuators configured to pinch the disposable conduit at selective branch pathways.

Abstract: A water supply system for an aircraft has water lines which lead to a consumer group with at least one water consumer and at least one buffer upstream of the at least one water consumer. A discharge line discharges water from a water tank into the water lines and a feed pump in the discharge line supplies water from the water tank into the water lines. Each of the water lines is a flexible hose made of plastic with an internal diameter of at least 4 mm and a length of at most 100 m, and the feed pump is configured to convey water from the water tank into the water lines at a pressure of at most 25 bar and a flow rate of at most 1.4 liters per minute.

Abstract: A vehicle may include: a fuel tank; a first fuel inlet connected to the fuel tank and configured to connect to a fuel supply nozzle; and a second fuel inlet connected to the fuel tank and configured to connect to the fuel supply nozzle. An inner diameter of the second fuel inlet may be smaller than an inner diameter of the first fuel inlet.

Abstract: A control valve structure, a using method thereof, a microfluidic chip, and a nucleic acid extraction device. The control valve structure includes: a cover plate layer, a first channel layer, a first adhesive layer, a second channel layer, at least one valve core, and at least one elastic film. When the valve core is embedded in the first limiting hole, the elastic film seals the first limiting hole, and the second limiting hole, the first through hole and the liquid outlet channel form a sample liquid flow channel; and when the valve core is embedded in the second limiting hole, the elastic film seals the second limiting hole so as to block the sample liquid flow channel.

Abstract: A vehicle may include: a fuel tank; a first fuel inlet connected to the fuel tank and configured to connect to a fuel supply nozzle; and a second fuel inlet connected to the fuel tank and configured to connect to the fuel supply nozzle. An inner diameter of the second fuel inlet may be smaller than an inner diameter of the first fuel inlet.

Abstract: A fluid valve having a magnetic drive unit for a valve closing body is provided. The drive unit can include a core, a coil partially surrounding the core, and an armature movable by the energization of the coil and the resulting magnetic force, wherein a bearing portion can be provided at the armature, which bearing portion comprises a bearing area, by which the armature is pivotably mounted on a main body of the drive unit.

Abstract: An expansion sleeve apparatus comprising one or more layers configured from a material having a scalable volumetric porosity and enhanced noise reduction properties, wherein the expansion sleeve surrounds a flow control valve that is operable with a bidirectional flow of fluid through the flow control valve.

Abstract: A combination valve including an electromagnetic shut-off valve and an integrated pipe-break protection includes an inflow and an outflow, between which a first flow path is defined, a sealing surface arranged in the first flow path, a movable sealing body including a main seat and a pilot seat, between which a pilot bore is defined as a second flow path, a closing spring, an armature with a sealing surface and a magnetic coil. The sealing body closes the first flow path in the closed position by abutting the main seat against the sealing surface and closes the second flow path by abutting the sealing surface against the pilot seat. The closing spring presses the sealing surface of the armature against the pilot seat of the sealing body and the main seat of the sealing body against the sealing surface. An opening spring presses the sealing body into the open position.

Abstract: A vacuum breaker valve includes a valve body and a vacuum breaking device mounted in the valve body. The valve body has a periphery provided with multiple air vent holes corresponding to the vacuum breaking device. The vacuum breaking device includes a mounting barrel, an elastic member, a braking member, a mounting plate, a water stop gasket, and a water inlet disk. The vacuum breaking device is assembled previously and then directly fitted into the valve body to construct the vacuum breaker valve. Thus, the vacuum breaking device and the valve body are combined together for a whole sale or the vacuum breaking device and the valve body are sold individually.

Abstract: There is provided an automated bi-stable valve system. The system includes a bi-stable valve mechanism with bi-stable valves. Each of the bi-stable valves is configured to switch between a valve closed state and a valve open state. The system includes a control system coupled to the bi-stable valve mechanism and configured to operably control the bi-stable valve mechanism. The control system includes, (i) at least one traversable bridge apparatus, and (ii) a valve switch mechanism attached to the traversable bridge apparatus, and movable, via the traversable bridge apparatus, over the bi-stable valves. The valve switch mechanism is configured to switch the bi-stable valve(s) between the valve closed state and the valve open state, to allow for selective control of one or more adhesion zones on the bi-stable valve mechanism. The adhesion zone(s) correspond to adhesion area(s) on a surface of a material to be selectively picked up and placed.

Abstract: A valve base 15 has: a valve base main body 20 on which a connector accommodating portion 37 and a board installing hole 38 are formed; a board assembly 42 provided with a plurality of output terminals and a plurality of input terminals connected to the output terminals by output wirings, and attached to the board installing hole 38; a relay connector 41 provided with a solenoid-side connection portion connected to a solenoid terminal and a board-side connection portion connected to the output terminals, and attached to the connector accommodating portion 37; and a through hole 55 provided on the valve base main body 20 so as to communicate with the connector accommodating portion 37, and exteriorly exposing a part of the relay connector 41. A manifold electromagnetic valve is formed by striking the valve bases 15 against each other. A type of solenoid valve is indicated by the relay connector 41 attached to the valve base 15.

Abstract: A capacity control valve includes a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure passes, a valve element configured to be driven by a solenoid, a spring that biases the valve element in the direction opposite to the driving direction by the solenoid, and a CS valve formed by a CS valve seat and the valve element and configured for opening and closing a communication between the control port and the suction port by movement of the valve element. The capacity control valve further includes a pressure receiving portion to which force in accordance with discharge pressure is applied in the axial direction of the valve element.

Abstract: A valve including a housing, a rotating member positioned within the housing, and an actuator engaged with the rotating member. The rotating member has a generally cylindrical form and a cavity extending through a portion of the generally cylindrical form in a direction generally perpendicular to an axis of the generally cylindrical form. The rotating member is positioned within the housing such that, during operation of the valve, the actuator rotates the rotating member within the housing about the axis of the generally cylindrical form, and upon completion of about 90° of rotation of the rotating member about the axis, the cavity becomes aligned within the housing to change the valve from an open condition to a closed condition, or vice versa. The rotating member includes inorganic fibers and a binder. Methods of making and using the valve are also contemplated.

Abstract: A fluid flow control system serving as an inflow port from a fluid reservoir (R) to the interior of a production pipe (S) is in the form of a housing (3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3j, 3k, 3l). The housing has a primary flow path (18) and a secondary flow path (19). The secondary flow path is in fluid communication with a chamber (B) in which is arranged an actuator (5) for a valve device (4), the valve device arranged to open and close the primary flow path. At least one flow restrictor (1,2) is arranged in the secondary flow path, the flow restrictor arranged to provide a pressure to chamber (B) sufficient to actuate the valve to an open position when the fluid flowing through the secondary flow path is oil, and a pressure sufficient to actuate the valve to a closed position when the fluid has a viscosity and/or density less than oil.

Abstract: A valve operating device includes a base having a housing thereon. A motor, a motor controller unit, and a human machine interface controller are disposed in the housing. A display device mounted on top of the housing is controlled by the human interface controller to display control screens and receive user input. The operator controls operation of the device at a home control screen, which displays information regarding the exercise of the valve as it is acquired. Data configuration and storage functions are controlled via a valve data record screen and identifier screens accessible from the home control screen.

Abstract: A valve operating device includes a defining a transverse axis extending from a first end to a second end. A motor is positioned within the housing. The motor includes a motor output shaft configured to drive at least one gear disposed within the housing. The at least one gear is configured to rotate a key extending substantially perpendicular to the transverse axis to engage a valve. A motor controller unit drives the motor in either a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction at a variable motor speed to deliver up to a torque limit. A user interface comprises a first motor activation throttle configured to drive the motor in the clockwise direction at a user-controlled speed when activated. A second motor activation throttle drives the motor at a user-controlled speed in the counter-clockwise direction when activated.

Abstract: The present technology provides for a microfluidic substrate configured to carry out PCR on a number of polynucleotide-containing samples in parallel. The substrate can be a single-layer substrate in a microfluidic cartridge. Also provided are a method of making a microfluidic cartridge comprising such a substrate. Still further disclosed are a microfluidic valve suitable for use in isolating a PCR chamber in a microfluidic substrate, and a method of making such a valve.