Abstract: An improved fill cap for delivering a fluid from a fluid transporting mechanism to a fluid tank is disclosed. A connection plate is coupled to an opening of the fluid tank and a probe is disposed within the fluid tank and coupled to the connection plate at a first distal end. The fluid flows into the fluid tank through an outlet at a second distal end of the probe. A valve is disposed at the second distal end of the probe and is movable between an open position and a closed position to control fluid flow out of the probe outlet. An arm is coupled to the valve and moves the valve between the open and closed positions and a float is coupled to the arm that moves the arm depending on the level of fluid in the fluid tank.

Abstract: A integrated fluid conduit is provided having two or more internal conduits, the size and shape of the internal conduits is designed to optimize the hydraulic diameter of each conduit based on the needs of the system. The integrated fluid conduit is advantageously manufactured according to additive manufacturing techniques which enable formation of off-center and/or non-concentric internal conduits adapted to specific applications requiring turns such as the fuel delivery system or the hydraulic system of/on a gas turbine engine for an airplane.

Abstract: A pressing-controlled valve for fluid has a valve casing, valve seat, fixed valve plate, movable valve plate, driving piece, press structure and a pulling structure, wherein the valve seat is assembled on one end of the valve casing. The fixed valve plate, movable valve plate and driving piece are disposed in the valve casing. The fixed valve plate is in watertight contact with the valve seat, and the movable valve plate and valve plate overlap. A flow channel for fluid is formed among the valve seat, fixed valve plate and movable valve plate. The driving piece is in contact with the movable valve plate. The pulling structure includes a shaft lever and drawing piece. The press structure pulls the shaft lever to move, and the shaft lever pulls the drawing piece through a pull rod, so that the driving piece drives the movable valve plate to slide laterally.

Abstract: A fluid valve use in a turbomachine in a high temperature location includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a fluid circuit defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a solenoid including a solenoid casing. The solenoid is disposed between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. The solenoid is configured to move a valve member between a closed position, at least one partially open position (e.g., any number of suitable positions), and a fully open position to selectively meter fluid flow through the fluid circuit. The fluid valve can include a valve casing, wherein the solenoid and valve member are disposed in the valve casing.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes a main body block including a first flow passage, and a second flow passage, a first and second fluid control units installed on an installation surface of the main body block. The first and second flow passages include a first portion extending along a first direction and a second flow passage portion orthogonal to the first direction. The second portion is formed of a hole extending from a side surface of the main body block and a sealing member.

Abstract: A faucet including a base, an arm including a first end supported by the base, and a sprayer assembly supported by a second end of the arm. The first end of the arm is pivotable about a first pivot axis, and the sprayer assembly is pivotable about a second pivot axis.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a self-sealing valve for an inflatable body such as a toy balloon is disclosed. The method comprises immersing a mold in an immersion bath of an elastomeric material in liquid form and heating the mold in a heating device until a hollow tube element of an elastomeric material with a proximal end, a distal end, a cylindrical portion at the proximal end, a flat portion at the distal end having two flat sides, and a transition portion between the cylindrical portion and the flat portion is formed. The cylindrical portion is open at the proximal end and the flat portion is closed at the distal end with an opening on at least one of its flat sides. The valve is inserted in an inflatable body with the flat and transition portions of the hollow tube element located inside the inflatable body.

Abstract: A control valve (10) includes a valve body with a plurality of ports (A, B, C, D, E, F) and a plurality of annular flow passages (53, 55,57). A piston (34) which includes a plurality of annular flow passages and a longitudinal flow passage is selectively movable within a bore (32) within the valve body through operation of a valve controller (70). The valve controller is selectively operative to control the position of the piston so as to enable liquid flow through a plurality of flow paths. A pump controller is operative to selectively control operation of a water well pump that supplies water to the control valve.

Abstract: An exemplary valve control system includes a master controller that wirelessly communicates with a plurality of slave controllers. The slave controllers are each associated with respective devices and sensors. In exemplary arrangements a valve slave controller is associated with a motor that controls a condition of a valve. An exemplary control valve includes a valve body with a plurality of ports (A, B, C, D, E, F) and a plurality of annular flow passages. A piston is selectively movable within a bore within the valve body through operation of the motor and valve slave controller. The valve slave controller is selectively operative to control the position of the piston so as to selectively enable liquid flow through the valve.

Abstract: A control valve (10) includes a valve body with a plurality of ports (A, B, C, D, E, F) and a plurality of annular flow passages (53, 55,57). A piston (34) which includes a plurality of annular flow passages and a longitudinal flow passage is selectively movable within a bore (32) within the valve body through operation of a valve controller (70). The valve controller is selectively operative to control the position of the piston so as to enable liquid flow through a plurality of flow paths. A master controller wirelessly communicates with a plurality of slave controllers, including the valve controller. The master controller is operative to control conditions of the valve and an associated liquid treatment tank.

Abstract: A respirator directional valve (10) includes a valve housing (12), a plurality of valve flaps (16-18), which can be moved by a gas stream or by a flowing medium and are arranged at the edge, and a number of support surfaces (20-22) as a valve seat. A number of support surfaces (20-22) corresponds to a number of valve flaps (16-18). Each valve flap (16-18) is adapted to a surface of a respective support surface (20-22). The support surfaces (20-22) are sloped in relation to a cross-sectional surface through the valve housing (12). The support surfaces (20-22) together form a tip pointing in the flow direction of the respirator directional valve (10). A method for manufacturing such a respirator directional valve (10) is provided including method features relating to the use of such a respirator directional valve (10).

Abstract: A control valve (10) includes a valve body with a plurality of ports (A, B, C, D, E, F) and a plurality of annular flow passages (53, 55, 57). A piston (34) which includes a plurality of annular flow passages and a longitudinal flow passage is selectively movable within a bore (32) within the valve body through operation of a valve controller (70). The valve controller is selectively operative to control the position of the piston so as to enable liquid flow through a plurality of flow paths. The valve controller further includes a installable and removable valve controller housing (74) which is releasibly engageable with a valve base (72). The valve may include a changeable multi-piece piston and changeable injector and plug components to adapt the valve to different flow and fluid mixing requirements.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a first port that receives a first gas at an input pressure, a second port that receive a second gas at a regulating pressure, a third port in communication with the first port via an orifice and that outputs the first gas at an output pressure and a piston movable along an axis and configured to control the passage of gas through the orifice between the first port and the second port, such that the output pressure of the gas is dependent on the axial position of the piston. The valve also in include a resilient member configured to bias the piston and the valve comprises a chamber at least partly defined by the piston and in fluid communication with the second port, such that the force exerted by the gas within the chamber on the piston acts against the action of the resilient member.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve configured to vent a pressurized tank in the event of a fire is provided. The pressure relief valve includes a body, a vent passage, a plug and a latch. The vent passage is disposed through the body. The vent passage can be placed in fluid communication with an internal volume of a tank and with the atmosphere. The plug is moveably mounted in the vent passage. The latch has a blocking member disposed in contact with a control end of the plug in a first configuration and out of contact with the control end in a second configuration. The second configuration allows movement of the plug in the vent passage. One or both of a shape memory alloy wire and a trigger piston is configured to actuate the latch from the first to the second configuration. The shape memory alloy wire is configured to shorten when exposed to a temperature above a threshold temperature. The trigger piston moves, e.g.

Abstract: A hydraulic system is described, in particular for a motor vehicle transmission, with an actuator, a valve, a pressure supply line and a tank line. The actuator may have a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber, which can have pressure applied for actuation of the actuator, wherein the pressure chambers, the pressure supply line and the tank line are each connected to a port (A, B, P, T) of the valve. The valve may have several different switching positions, in which the pressure chambers with the pressure supply line or the tank line are selectively connected to each other or shut off from each other.

Abstract: A transport element support assembly comprises a front plate, a back plate, and a grommet. The front plate has a first opening and a first set of holes. The back plate has a second opening and a second set of holes. A chamber is formed by the first opening and the second opening and is configured to hold a transport element. The grommet is positioned within the chamber. The transport element support assembly formed by the front plate, the back plate, and the grommet is configured to provide electrical isolation between the transport element and an aircraft structure.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for storing a fluid in a storage vessel in liquefied form and delivering it in gaseous form to an end user through a supply line. The system comprises a pressure relief circuit for returning the fluid from the supply line to the vessel when predetermined conditions are met. The pressure relief circuit comprises a return line connected to the supply line and the storage vessel, a diversion line to divert the fluid elsewhere and a switching device operable to direct the fluid to either one of the lines, as a function of predetermined conditions.

Abstract: An improved method of delivering fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank. A tank filled with fluid is coupled to a manifold through a fluid delivery coupling having a first pressure relief valve set at a first predetermined pressure threshold disposed between the tank and the manifold. The fluid is directed back to the tank through a first re-circulation inlet when the first pressure relief valve opens. A second pressure relief valve is disposed between the manifold and the tank and directs fluid back to the tank when back-pressure in the manifold exceeds a second predetermined pressure threshold. The manifold is coupled to a fluid transporting mechanism which is fluidically coupled to the fluid tank. fluid flows out of the manifold into the fluid transporting mechanism, through a fill cap and into the fuel tank.

Abstract: A wrench for securing, actuating and preventing tampering with a fire hydrant is disclosed. In useful embodiments, the wrench can be a two-ended wrench having a loop that encloses a pentagonal opening at either end of an elongated handle, where the handle can include in a nonterminal portion a slot. In a locking mode, the wrench can accept at a first end an actuating nut of the fire hydrant and can be locked in place by inserting a locking arm of a padlock through an eye bolt that is secured to a side of the fire hydrant and inserted through the slot. The wrench can be unlocked and removed, whereupon a second end can be used to turn the actuating nut as well as to remove water outlet caps and adjust nozzles.

Abstract: A diaphragm control valve includes a diaphragm valve and a valve control. The diaphragm valve includes a valve housing having a flow channel, a diaphragm, and an actuator. The valve control comprises an actuating element. The valve control comprises a correction element and provides a plurality of predefined correction characteristic lines. The valve control is arranged such that a user can select one of the correction characteristic lines, and the correction element along with the selected correction characteristic line determines a corrected position set value from a preset position set value. The actuating element is configured to determine a manipulated variable from the corrected position set value and to control the actuator using the manipulated variable such that the diaphragm control valve has a predetermined diaphragm control valve characteristic line.