Abstract: The invention is directed to a device (2) for regulating the pressure and/or flow of pressurized gas, comprising a body (4) with a gas inlet (6), a gas outlet (8) and a gas passage (10, 26) connecting the outlet (8) with the inlet (6), a gas shut-off device comprising a seat (22) in the passage (10) and a movable closure element (24) cooperating with said seat (22) and a piston (12) carrying the closure element (24) and delimiting with the body (4) a low pressure chamber (28) downstream of the shut-off device (22, 24). The body (4) comprises a first portion (41) with the seat (22) and the inlet (6) and a second portion (42) housing the piston (12) and delimiting the low pressure chamber (28). The second portion (42) is movable relative to the first portion (41) between a closed position, and an open position.

Abstract: A cover for a tap of a gas cylinder, the cover comprising a shell for housing the tap, the shell comprising a front area for an indicator, a wheel for adjusting the outlet pressure and/or flow rate, and/or at least one outlet connector of the tap. The front area of the shell is a part that is distinct from, and configured to be attached to, the rest of the shell.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hand-wheel for adjusting an outlet pressure and/or a flow-rate of a tap for a gas cylinder, the hand-wheel comprising a body; and a transparent cover fixed on the body. The hand-wheel further comprises indicia arranged between the transparent cover and the body so as to be visible by a user but not in contact with the fingers of the user. The invention is also directed to a tap for gas cylinder, comprising such a hand-wheel, as well as to a tap assembly comprising such a tap and a cover housing the tap.

Abstract: A gas storage assembly. The assembly comprises a gas cylinder, a tap fixed to the gas cylinder, a cover with a shell protecting and housing the tap. The shell includes a front face with a hand-wheel and connecting plugs, a rear face on the opposite of the front face, a first element, and a second element. The rear face comprises a rear opening formed in both the first element and the second element which are an upper half shell and a lower half shell respectively. A rear closure part closes the rear opening and is removably mounted to the lower half shell and to the tap. The opening provides a wide view for mounting and testing the tap when mounted to the gas cylinder.

Abstract: A tap for gas cylinder, comprising a body with an inlet, an outlet and a passage connecting the inlet with the outlet; an electronic indicator of the status of the tap and/or cylinder, the indicator being mounted on the body; a pressure sensor electrically connected to the electronic indicator and providing to the indicator the gas pressure at the inlet. The pressure sensor is mounted on the body at a location that is distinct from the mounting location of the electronic indicator. The invention is also directed to a tap assembly comprising the above tap and a cover housing the tap.

Abstract: A device for regulating the pressure and/or flow of pressurized gas, comprising a body with a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a gas passage connecting the outlet with the inlet, a pressure reducer and a flow selector arranged downstream of the pressure reducer, a hand-wheel rotatably mounted on the body and cooperating with the flow selector for adjusting the flow, and a pressure indicator located at the center of the hand-wheel. The device comprises also a shaft rigidly fixed to the body and rotatably bearing the hand-wheel, the shaft supporting the pressure reducer and comprising a gas channel fluidly connected to the gas passage in the body.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover (4) for a tap of a gas cylinder (6), comprising a shell (7, 8) for housing the tap; and a hook (12) pivotally mounted on the shell (8), configured for securing the gas cylinder (6) to a horizontal bar (28). The shell (8) comprises reservations (30) on its external surface configured for receiving the hook (12) in a folded position so as to generally conform to said external surface. The invention is also directed to a gas storage assembly comprising a gas cylinder (6), a tap and a cover (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for regulating the flow rate and/or pressure of a fluid, such as valve for a pressure gas cylinder, comprising a reducing valve including a first plug designed to be moved in the normal flow direction of the fluid during closure. The reducing valve also comprises a plunger to which the plug is coupled. The face of the plunger that is oriented towards the first plug defines a regulation chamber together with the body. The aforementioned face also comprises a seal that engages with a corresponding surface of the body such as to form a second plug for maintaining residual pressure. The regulation device also comprises a means for preloading and releasing a spring acting on the opposite face of the plunger.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device (2) for regulating the pressure and/or flow of pressurized gas, comprising a body (4) with a gas inlet (6), a gas outlet (8) and a gas passage (10, 26) connecting the outlet (8) with the inlet (6), a gas shut-off device comprising a seat (22) in the passage (10) and a movable closure element (24) cooperating with said seat (22) and a piston (12) carrying the closure element (24) and delimiting with the body (4) a low pressure chamber (28) downstream of the shut-off device (22, 24). The body (4) comprises a first portion (41) with the seat (22) and the inlet (6) and a second portion (42) housing the piston (12) and delimiting the low pressure chamber (28). The second portion (42) is movable relative to the first portion (41) between a closed position, and an open position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover (4) for a tap of a gas cylinder (6), comprising a shell (7, 8) for housing the tap; and a hook (12) pivotally mounted on the shell (8), configured for securing the gas cylinder (6) to a horizontal bar (28). The shell (8) comprises reservations (30) on its external surface configured for receiving the hook (12) in a folded position so as to generally conform to said external surface. The invention is also directed to a gas storage assembly comprising a gas cylinder (6), a tap and a cover (4).

Abstract: A device for regulating the pressure and/or flow of pressurized gas, comprising a body with a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a gas passage connecting the outlet with the inlet, a pressure reducer and a flow selector arranged downstream of the pressure reducer, a hand-wheel rotatably mounted on the body and cooperating with the flow selector for adjusting the flow, and a pressure indicator located at the center of the hand-wheel. The device comprises also a shaft rigidly fixed to the body and rotatably bearing the hand-wheel, the shaft supporting the pressure reducer and comprising a gas channel fluidly connected to the gas passage in the body.

Abstract: A tap for a pressurized gas cylinder that includes a body with a gas inlet, a gas outlet, a gas passage connecting the inlet to the outlet, a device for maintaining residual pressure arranged on the gas passage, and a shut-off valve for closing the gas passage, downstream from the device for maintaining residual pressure. A wheel for controlling the tap acts on the shut-off valve and on the device for maintaining residual pressure via control rods. The wheel comprises sliding tracks for the control rods and a first position for filling the cylinder wherein the device for maintaining residual pressure is deactivated and the shut-off valve is open, a second position for closing the cylinder wherein the device for maintaining residual pressure is activated and the shut-off valve is closed, and a third position wherein the device for maintaining residual pressure is activated and the shut-off valve is open.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for regulating a pressurized gas, said device including: a stopper (4) engaging with a seat (5) and capable of closing a pressurized gas passage; a so-called low-pressure chamber (29) downstream from the seat (5), the low-pressure chamber including a plate (27) to which the stopper (4) is coupled, and the plate being subjected to the force of a spring (30) housed in said chamber (29) and arranged concentrically relative to the seat (5) and the fastening means (28) thereof. The chamber (29) is defined by a diaphragm (26) in free contact with the plate (27). The opposite surface of the diaphragm (26) is subjected to the force of a spring (20) having a prestress which is adjustable via control means (13, 14). The control means are indexed according to two positions: a first prestress release position for ensuring the closure of the device at the stopper (4), and a second calibrated prestress position of the diaphragm (26) corresponding to the regulator operational position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for regulating the flow rate and/or pressure of a fluid, such as valve for a pressure gas cylinder, comprising a reducing valve including a first plug designed to be moved in the normal flow direction of the fluid during closure. The reducing valve also comprises a plunger to which the plug is coupled. The face of the plunger that is oriented towards the first plug defines a regulation chamber together with the body. The aforementioned face also comprises a seal that engages with a corresponding surface of the body such as to form a second plug for maintaining residual pressure. The regulation device also comprises a means for preloading and releasing a spring acting on the opposite face of the plunger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve for a gas cylinder pressure. It includes a body with a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a gas passage connecting the net to the outlet. The valve comprises a residual pressure holding disposed at the gas passage. It also comprises a valve for closing the gas passage downstream of the residual pressure holding. A flywheel control valve acts on the valve and on the holding device via a residual pressure control rod and, respectively. The steering wheel includes sliding tracks for the control rods. It comprises a first position of the bottle filling device where the residual pressure holding is turned off and the valve is open, a second dosed position of the bottle where the holding device is active residual pressure valve and is closed, and a third operative position where the holding device is active residual pressure and the valve is opened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve device including a built-in expansion valve and a flow selector. The valve function is provided by a blocker mounted so as to be inverted. The expansion valve is arranged laterally and communicates with a high-pressure chamber immediately downstream from the blocker and with a low-pressure chamber via a side passage. A device for mechanically controlling the blocker is provided in a chamber sealingly separated from the high-pressure chamber and from the low-pressure chamber. A flow selector in the form of a disc with a calibrated opening is provided in the low-pressure chamber, the disc engaging with a passage directly linked to the outlet of the device. The mechanical control device engages with a control pin of the disc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for regulating a pressurised gas, said device including: a stopper (4) engaging with a seat (5) and capable of closing a pressurised gas passage; a so-called low-pressure chamber (29) downstream from the seat (5), the low-pressure chamber including a plate (27) to which the stopper (4) is coupled, and the plate being subjected to the force of a spring (30) housed in said chamber (29) and arranged concentrically relative to the seat (5) and the fastening means (28) thereof. The chamber (29) is defined by a diaphragm (26) in free contact with the plate (27). The opposite surface of the diaphragm (26) is subjected to the force of a spring (20) having a prestress which is adjustable via control means (13, 14). The control means are indexed according to two positions: a first prestress release position for ensuring the closure of the device at the stopper (4), and a second calibrated prestress position of the diaphragm (26) corresponding to the regulator operational position.