Abstract: A number of variations may include an actuator and valve arrangement.

Abstract: A coupling device for a valve arrangement includes a valve. The valve includes a valve shaft. The valve includes a first cavity, having a first shaped cross-section, extending into a portion of the valve shaft and having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The valve includes a valve plate, having a second CTE. The valve plate includes a second cavity, having a second shaped cross-section. The valve includes a coupling device, having a third CTE, a first end having a first shaped cross-section, for engagement with the first cavity, and a second end having a second shaped cross-section for engagement with the second cavity. At a first operating temperature the coupling device will have a clearance within at least one of the first or second cavities. At a second operating temperature, the coupling device does not have clearance within the first or second cavities.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an actuator and valve arrangement.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising a retention device comprising a plurality of members, including an arch member and a spring member defining multiple contact points.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an actuator and valve arrangement.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an actuator and valve arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an actuator assembly (10) having an actuator device (26) operably associated with a housing (16), one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) operably associated with the actuator device (26), a bearing member (76) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), and a cam (66) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), for translating rotary motion of the gear members (46, 48, 52) to axial motion. When the actuator 0 device (26) is actuated, the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) rotate, causing the bearing member (76) to move on the cam (66).

Abstract: A method including obtaining information representative of the amount of oxides of nitrogen and the amount of particulate matter being produced by a combustion engine, and adjusting the amount of oxides of nitrogen and the amount of particulate matter being produced by the combustion engine by controlling the amount of combustion engine exhaust gas re-circulating through an EGR cooler and through an EGR cooler bypass line using the information.

Abstract: One embodiment includes product comprising a valve housing constructed and arranged to have a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a third fluid port secured therein; a first valve disposed in one of the first fluid port, second fluid port or third fluid port and constructed and arranged to block or control flow of fluid there through, the first valve having a first face; a valve actuator shaft extending into one of the first fluid port, second fluid port, or third fluid port and operatively connected to the first valve; a second valve connected to the first valve by a stem portion different from the shaft, the second valve having a first face being constructed and arranged to be rotatable with the first valve and the valve shaft so that the shaft is rotatable to move the first valve between closed and open positions, the second valve is moved to a position that will block at least a portion of another of the first valve port, second valve port, or third valve port to restrict the flow of fluid there th

Abstract: A control valve (32) that has a valve (34) that moves in relation to a rigid pressure balancing component (33). The pressure balancing component (33) and the valve (34) are connected by a valve insert (47). The control valve (32) has a pressure balancing component (33) in order for a similar pressure to be applied to both the pressure balancing component (33) and the valve (32). Use of a rigid material will increase the durability of the pressure balancing component (33). The pressure balancing component (33) is formed as part of the actuator (31) or part of the armature (45).

Abstract: A valve module for a combustion engine breathing system, and products and systems using the same.

Abstract: Many devices, such as a turbocharger, use an apparatus to control their functions. For example, pneumatic and electric actuators are used to provide positional control of a mechanism on the turbocharger. The actuator must connect to the vehicles electrical system to provide suitable communication and control of the actuator. They must also have internal control and interconnection of devices such as sensors, electronic control unit, external electrical connector, and internal electrical connections. The electrical connections, placement of sensor, and placement of the controller are critical to the performance, reliability, and cost of the actuator. The control and interconnection system will provide the aforementioned requirements including a “quick connect” capability for electrical connections and ease of assembly.

Abstract: A valve module for a combustion engine breathing system, and products and systems using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an actuator assembly (10) having an actuator device (26) operably associated with a housing (16), one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) operably associated with the actuator device (26), a bearing member (76) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), and a cam (66) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), for translating rotary motion of the gear members (46, 48, 52) to axial motion. When the actuator 0 device (26) is actuated, the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) rotate, causing the bearing member (76) to move on the cam (66).

Abstract: A control valve (32) that has a valve (34) that moves in relation to a rigid pressure balancing component (33). The pressure balancing component (33) and the valve (34) are connected by a valve insert (47). The control valve (32) has a pressure balancing component (33) in order for a similar pressure to be applied to both the pressure balancing component (33) and the valve (32). Use of a rigid material will increase the durability of the pressure balancing component (33). The pressure balancing component (33) is formed as part of the actuator (31) or part of the armature (45).

Abstract: A pressure regulator is associated with a solenoid-operated valve that is operated by a pulse waveform at a fundamental frequency substantially greater than the frequency response of the valve mechanism. This substantially attenuates solenoid pulsations and applies a predetermined pressure differential across the valve mechanism to accomplish improved flow control accuracy. The invention is especially advantageous for purging fuel vapor to an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A pressure regulator is associated with a solenoid-operated valve that is operated by a pulse waveform at a fundamental frequency substantially greater than the frequency response of the valve mechanism. This substantially attenuates solenoid pulsations and applies a predetermined pressure differential across the valve mechanism to accomplish improved flow control accuracy. The invention is especially advantageous for purging fuel vapor to an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A pressure regulator is associated with a solenoid-operated valve that is operated by a pulse waveform at a fundamental frequency substantially greater than the frequency response of the valve mechanism. This substantially attenuates solenoid pulsations and applies a predetermined pressure differential across the valve mechanism to accomplish improved flow control accuracy. The invention is especially advantageous for purging fuel vapor to an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: The purge valve embodies a solenoid that has a linear force vs. current characteristic acting on the armature. Effects of hysteresis are minimized by certain constructional features and the manner of operating the valve by an associated control circuit.

Abstract: An automotive emission control module has an emission control valve containing a main flow passage having a valve member that controls fluid flow through the flow passage. An internal pressure sensing passage communicates pressure at one side of an orifice in the main flow passage to a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor and a fluid pressure regulator valve are integrated with the body of a fluid-pressure-operated actuator that operates the valve member. The module is calibrated and tested in a test stand, and can be re-calibrated after installation in an automotive vehicle.