Abstract: A locking system and a method for using the same are provided. The locking system including a solenoid actuated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism having an armature coupled to a first end of a bell crank and a locking pin coupled to a second end of the bell crank. The activation of the solenoid linearly drives the armature in a first direction along a first axis and the locking pin in a first direction along a second axis where the first axis is generally perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A flow control module is provided. The flow control module includes a housing as well as an on/off solenoid assembly and a proportional solenoid assembly mounted to the housing. A flow body is situated within the housing and is interposed between the on/off solenoid assembly and the proportional solenoid assembly. The flow body provides for flow management of a flow of fluid through the housing.

Abstract: A flow control module is provided. The flow control module includes a housing as well as an on/off solenoid assembly and a proportional solenoid assembly mounted to the housing. A flow body is situated within the housing and is interposed between the on/off solenoid assembly and the proportional solenoid assembly. The flow body provides for flow management of a flow of fluid through the housing.

Abstract: A solenoid operated valve constructed in accordance with the teachings herein utilizes multiple solenoids which each actuate their own respective valve member. There is a one-to-one relationship of valve members to solenoids. This same one-to-one relationship exists between the valve members and a plurality of passages arranged along a flow path through the valve. Each solenoid is operable to independently move its associated valve member from a closed position, where the valve member is seated against a partition wall defining the passage to entirely prevent fluid flow through its associated passage (or only allow for a controlled leakage flow), and an open position, where the valve member allows fluid flow through its associated passage.

Abstract: A locking system and a method for using the same are provided. The locking system including a solenoid actuated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism having an armature coupled to a first end of a bell crank and a locking pin coupled to a second end of the bell crank. The activation of the solenoid linearly drives the armature in a first direction along a first axis and the locking pin in a first direction along a second axis where the first axis is generally perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A bridge structure is utilized on a circuit board. The bridge structure includes a first element, a second element and a gap between the first element and a second element. Soder paste is capable of flowing when the circuit board is heated, such that the paste on the first element comes into contact with paste on the second element. The paste solidifies when cooled such that solidified paste serves to connect the first element and the second element. The first and second elements can be L-shaped.