Abstract: A centrifugal pendulum which is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, having a pendulum body and a pendulum flange. The pendulum body includes a first pendulum body part and at least one second pendulum body part. The pendulum flange includes a first pendulum flange part and at least one second pendulum flange part. The first pendulum flange part is at least partially spaced apart axially from the second pendulum flange part. The pendulum flange is positioned axially between the two pendulum flange parts. The first pendulum body part is coupled with the flange so that it is movable to a limited extent. The second pendulum body part is connected to the first pendulum body part.

Abstract: A bumper clip having rubber or elastomeric bumpers for use with a pendulum assembly for attachment to the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The bumper clip is has particular application for use with pendulum carriers that are formed from stamped steel. By using the stamped steel carrier, more room is created to provide a more robust bumper. The pendulum carrier bumper clip can be either two separate, L-shaped clips or a single U-shaped clip. If the pendulum carrier bumper clip includes two separate clips, each clip includes a bumper surface to which the bumper is attached and an attachment leg for attachment of the clip to the pendulum carrier and to the crankshaft by a fastener such as a bolt. The bumper surface has a channel through which the pendulum carrier passes, thus dividing the bumper surface into two surfaces. A bumper is attached to each surface.

Abstract: A flywheel (6) is provided that comprises a rotatable shaft (7). At least one end of the rotatable shaft (7) is provided with a recess (51) and two magnets (15, 20, 31, 36). The flywheel (6) is provided with support means (18, 23, 34, 39) with the support means comprising: a first arrangement (18, 34) of magnets (17, 33) for vertical stabilization of the shaft (7); and a second arrangement (23, 39) of magnets (22, 38) for horizontal stabilization of the shaft (7). The first of the two magnets (15, 31) of the shaft (7) interacts with the first arrangement (18, 34) and the second of the two magnets (20, 36) interacts with the second arrangement (23, 39).

Abstract: Disclosed is a V-ribbed belt comprising a profiled driving side that has a PK profile and is designed to transmit force to mating pulleys, and a substantially smooth rear side opposite the driving side; the coating of the V-ribbed belt has a thickness of more than 1.5 mm, and the elastomer mixtures of the base (1) and the coating (2) contain EPM and/or EPDM and the coating is essentially formed without fibres.

Abstract: A wedge assembly for holding a rope in a socket includes an inner wedge. The inner wedge includes a tapered body and a threaded hole. The inner wedge includes a first guide feature and a second guide feature. The wedge assembly includes a first outer wedge and a second outer wedge, each outer wedge including a receiving feature. The receiving features of the first outer wedge and the second outer wedge are configured to receive the first guide feature and second guide feature. The wedge assembly includes a fastener configured to actuate the inner wedge between the two outer wedges.

Abstract: A device for guiding a long object includes links. Each link has a pair of link portions opposite to each other in a first direction. The links are coupled together while being arranged in series in a second direction. At the opposite ends of each link in a third direction, the two link portions are coupled to each other by a pair of arms. The space defined and surrounded by the link portions and the arms constitute an accommodation space for accommodating long objects. The link portions have restricting portions, which restrict pivoting motion range of link portions adjacent in the second direction. Engagement between the restricting portions of adjacent link portions restricts the pivoting motion range to a predetermined angular range. The link portions have a resistance applying portion, which applies rotational resistance.

Abstract: An assembly method for a planetary roller speed changer is provided. The planetary roller speed changer includes a plurality of planetary rollers that is in rolling contact with both an input shaft and a fixed ring and an output shaft supported by a housing and rotating along with the planetary rollers. An assembly apparatus includes an adjustment apparatus that enables positions of the fixed ring and the housing to be adjusted and a measurement apparatus that measures irregularity of rotation of the output shaft. In an assembly step, the fixed ring and the housing are fixed at a position where the irregularity of rotation of the output shaft is minimized.

Abstract: A transmission having a first input shaft, a second input shaft, an output shaft, a first clutch, and a second clutch, wherein each one of the input shafts in connectible to the crankshaft of a drive motor by one of the clutches, wherein each one of the input shafts is connectible to the output shaft by means of gearwheel pairs to transmit torque, wherein a respective actuatable selector fork is provided to connect respective groups of two gearwheel pairs to the input shaft to transmit torque, wherein every gearwheel pair is assigned a transmission ratio, wherein a number of transmission ratios that are gradational relative to one another is provided, wherein the two transmission ratios of a group of gearwheel pairs are a first transmission ratio (N) and the one after the next (N+2), with N an integer number, in particular N=1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Abstract: A shifting device includes a first shifting element operable to establish a torque-proof, positive-locking connection between a first element and a second element. A second shifting element is operable to establish a torque-proof, positive-locking connection between the second element and a third element. The first element is coupled to the third element such that displacement of the first element by a common actuating element in one of a first and a second displacement direction provides rectified displacement of the third element. The third element is coupled to the first element such that displacement of the third element by the common actuating element in one of the first and second displacement directions provides rectified displacement of the first element. The second element is fixed in position in both the first and second displacement directions. A related transmission is also provided.

Abstract: Provided, is a simple-structured tensioner that can. favorably expel the air that has entered an oil pressure chamber, while enabling a reduction in size in the axial direction, and in processing and assembling workload. The tensioner 10 includes a relief mechanism made up of a relief hole 22 and a disc-like orifice member 60. A first main surface 61 of the orifice member 60 is provided with an outer circumferential annular groove 61a formed along an outer peripheral edge and a communication groove 61b that extends from a central portion of the first main surface 61 to the outer circumferential annular groove 61a, The orifice member 60 has a plurality of notches 63 arranged along a circumferential direction in the outer peripheral edge of the orifice member 60.

Abstract: In an aspect, a tensioner is provided for tensioning an endless drive member that is engaged with a rotary drive member on a shaft of a motive device. The tensioner includes a base that is mountable to the motive device, a ring that is rotatably supported by the base in surrounding relationship with the shaft of the motive device and which is rotatable about a ring axis, a tensioner arm pivotally mounted to the ring for pivotal movement about an arm pivot axis, and first and second tensioner pulleys. The first tensioner pulley is rotatably mounted to the tensioner arm. The tensioner arm is biased towards a first span of the endless drive member on one side of the rotary drive member. The second tensioner pulley is rotatably mounted at least indirectly to the ring and is biased towards a second span of the endless drive member on another side of the rotary drive member.

Abstract: A guiderail for a traction drive comprising a supporting body including a first surface with a recess that includes a first corresponding cavity. The guiderail further includes a slideway lining configured to contact the first surface, wherein the slideway lining includes a second surface that includes a locking hook that is formed on a first edge of the second surface and protrudes out from the first surface, wherein the locking hook is configured to engage with the recess to prevent the slideway lining from slipping off the supporting body.

Abstract: A transmission system includes: first and second transmission members to be selectively coupled to each other or decoupled from each other. The first transmission member includes at least one gripping device having a plurality of spaced gripping elements, and the said second transmission member includes a plurality of coupling elements receivable in an interleaved manner between the gripping elements of the gripping device. The gripping elements of the gripping device being displaceable by a lateral compressive force (a) to displace them towards each other to firmly grip the coupling elements of the second transmission member and thereby to establish a non-slip coupling between the two transmission members; and (b) away from each other to decouple the two transmission members from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slider driving mechanism on a CNC assembly machine for assembled camshaft. The mechanism includes a servo motor (1), the host frame (5), ball screw (6), linear guides (9) and the slider body (8), wherein, the servo motor (1), ball screw (6) and linear guides (9) are mounted vertically on the host frame (5). The servo motor (1) connects with the ball screw. The slider body (8) connects with both the ball screw (6) and the linear guides (9). It is driven by a ball screw (6) and moves along a linear guides (9) in the vertical direction. The present invention is novel. It not only can greatly improve the assembly speed of cam, hexahedron on assembled camshaft and improve productivity, but also can eliminate complex gear system. It makes the manufacturing and processing more simple. The installation is also more convenient. It can further improve product quality and manufacturing precision of assembled camshaft.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission where the spool is locked at the first position and the switching pressure can regulate the belt holding force of the primary pulley or the secondary pulley without switching a position of the spool when the engagement pressure is supplied to the second working oil chamber, and the spool is not locked at the first position and the switching pressure can switch the spool to the second position against the urging member when the engagement pressure is not supplied to the second working oil chamber.

Abstract: A torque converter comprising a torque input element (19), an impeller wheel (3) rotationally coupled to the torque input element (19) and able to hydrokinetically drive a turbine wheel (4), a torque output element (8), clutch means (10, 38) movable between an engaged position in which the torque input element (19) and the torque output element (8) are rotationally coupled through damping means (12, 43, 44, 45), and a disengaged position in which the torque input element (19) and the torque output element (8) are rotationally coupled through the impeller wheel (3) and the turbine wheel (4), with a first bearing (31) being axially mounted between the impeller wheel (3) and the reactor (5), with a second bearing (31?) being axially mounted between the reactor (5) and the turbine wheel (4).

Abstract: A torque converter, including: an axis of rotation; a cover arranged to receive torque from an engine and including a first indentation; an impeller shell fixedly secured to the cover; at least one impeller blade fixedly secured to the impeller shell; a turbine including a turbine shell and at least one turbine blade fixedly secured to the turbine shell; and a lock-up clutch including a first carrier plate fixedly secured to the cover and including a first protrusion disposed in the first indentation and a clutch plate non-rotatably connected to the first carrier plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved, integrated electronically controlled hydraulic-based torque distribution system and related method. The torque distribution system of the present disclosure includes an electric motor that drives a pump that generates hydraulic pressure used to selectively activate a clutch pack to transfer torque to the wheels of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A family of axle assemblies that employ a modular concept to maximize part commonality amongst the several axle assemblies. The axle assemblies have a housing assembly that employs a main housing that is formed from a casting that is common to all of the axle assemblies.

Abstract: An individual chain wheel for a bicycle front crank arrangement for engaging in a drive chain includes a plurality of teeth formed on a circumference of the chain wheel and having a first and a second group of teeth. The teeth of the second group of teeth are arranged in an alternating manner between the teeth of the first group of teeth. Each tooth has a load flank via which force is transmitted between an adjacent roller of the drive chain and the respective tooth. Each tooth of the first group may also have at least one profile with an opening in the vicinity of the flank, in which a portion of an inner link plate of the drive chain, which portion protrudes beyond the roller, engages.

Abstract: A transmission oil feeder for a motor vehicle includes an input member defining a rotating shaft. An output member defines a rotating shaft. A gearing arrangement connects the input member to the output member. An oil feeder tube is disposed within a central bore of at least one of the input member or the output member. The oil feeder tube is in communication with a supply of lubricating oil. Multiple apertures are created through a wall of the oil feeder tube at a bottom of the oil feeder tube enhancing gravity flow of the lubricating oil out of the apertures. The apertures are individually prepositioned proximate to one of multiple gear sets of the gearing arrangement. Each of the apertures of the oil feeder tube deliver a portion of the supply of lubricating oil to the one of the multiple gear sets.

Abstract: A cover positioned over one or more fasteners that attaches a component to a shaft. The cover is positioned over the one or more fasteners to prevent interaction between the one or more fasteners and a hydraulic fluid as the component moves through the hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A transmission system may include a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear and a baffle. The second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, and includes a plurality of gear teeth arranged in a circumferential array. The baffle includes a baffle wall and a baffle outlet. The baffle wall is arranged next to and covers a subset of the gear teeth. The baffle outlet forms a lubricant outlet passage that extends through the baffle wall.

Abstract: An automatic transmission (1) includes first, second, and third planetary gear sets (10, 20, 30) and a lubricant feed passage (L2). The first and second planetary gear sets (10, 20) form a two-stage planetary gear set (40). The third planetary gear set (30) is adjacent to the two-stage planetary gear set on one axial side of the automatic transmission. The lubricant feed passage (L2) feeds a lubricant to a bearing (25) of the second planetary gear set located on an outer periphery of the two-stage planetary gear set (40). The lubricant feed passage feeds the lubricant from a first inlet (37e) to the bearing via a first oil passage (37f) and oil passages (26a, 26b, 26c) in a pinion shaft. The first inlet (37e) is formed on a side of a carrier body (37) opposite to the two-stage planetary gear set and on an inner periphery of the automatic transmission.

Abstract: A ball screw device includes an elongated shaft having an outer groove, a ball nut having a screw hole for receiving the elongated shaft and having a passage communicating with the screw hole of the ball nut, and a lubricating device includes an oil distributing member engaged into the ball nut and having one end portion engaged into the ball nut for engaging with the groove of the elongated shaft, and a spacing element is attached onto an outer peripheral portion of the distributing member, and the spacing element includes an end portion engaged into the ball nut for engaging with the elongated shaft and for spacing the distributing member from being engaged with the elongated shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control element, in particular, a switching device, for manually controlling and/or activating functions in a motor vehicle, comprising a lever. The lever is mounted on a support such that the lever can be adjusted in at least one direction from a neutral position to an adjustment position. The lever interacts with a pressure element which is guided in a gate track of a gate and is resiliently loaded, in particular, in such a way that a return force in the direction of the neutral position acts on the lever when it is adjusted. A cam is present in the gate. The cam, in the neutral position, acts upon the lever in order to reduce play such that the lever is biased in the direction towards the adjustment position.

Abstract: A cruise control system of a motor vehicle includes additional functionality to address increasing vehicle speed on a down gradient. A downshift is commanded upon detection of repeated or prolonged activation of a speed-down control, the additional engine braking reducing vehicle speed to cruise speed in a manner which is within driver expectation.

Abstract: A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a first solenoid control module, a fault diagnostic module, and a second solenoid control module. The first solenoid control module controls a plurality of solenoids to shift gears in a transmission. The fault diagnostic module diagnosis a fault in a transmission control system based on an operating parameter of the transmission control system. The second solenoid control module selectively controls the plurality of solenoids to shift gears in the transmission when a fault in the transmission control system is diagnosed.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply breaker circuit diagnosing technique capable of accurately detecting functional failure of a power supply relay of an electronic control device for a vehicular automatic transmission, and capable of reliable transition to a fail-safe state, without requiring a change in the internal configuration of the current electronic control device, and with a minimum of system modification. By utilizing a network communication channel such as a CAN implemented on an electronic control device (ATCU) for a vehicular automatic transmission, and using another electronic control device as an ATCU monitor device, the other electronic control device which is on the monitoring side controls a breaker circuit of the ATCU. The other electronic control device on the monitoring side breaks the breaker circuit of the ATCU for a certain period, and makes a diagnosis by detecting communication loss from the ATCU.

Abstract: A control device for a continuously variable transmission, which sets a target input rotational speed, or a target value of an input rotational speed of the continuously variable transmission mounted on a vehicle, such that a speed ratio is changed in a stepped manner and which controls the continuously variable transmission such that the input rotational speed becomes equal to the target input rotational speed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shift device of a dual clutch transmission capable of simplifying a configuration of a shift control mechanism of the transmission and contributing to saving costs by sharing odd-stage and even-stage select mechanisms and individually including an odd-stage shift mechanism and an even-stage shift mechanism. The shift device of a dual clutch transmission includes: a select guide block 20 moving in a straight direction by a driving of the select motor 10; a pair of control shafts 50 and 60 each shaft-moving in a select direction by the straight movement of the select guide block; and a pair of odd-stage and even-stage shift motors 30 and 40 each providing a shaft rotating force to the pair of control shafts 50 and 60 in a shift direction.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device where the engagement pressure which is supplied from the first solenoid valve is supplied to the synchronization mechanism in the case where the signal pressure is not supplied to the switching valve, and the engagement pressure which is supplied from the first solenoid valve is supplied to the engagement element and the source pressure is supplied to the synchronization mechanism as the engagement pressure in the case where the signal pressure is supplied to the switching valve.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is gear actuator for dual clutch transmission, including: a driving motor having a driving shaft formed with gear part, a pair of first and second gears gear-coupled to the gear part, first and second guide cams respectively connected to the first and second gears to rotate, a first power transfer unit transferring or cutting off the power from the driving motor to the first guide cam according to rotating direction of the first gear, a second power transfer unit transferring or cutting off the power from the driving motor to the second guide cam according to rotating direction of the second gear, a first finger shaft linearly moved by rotation of the first guide cam and performing a selection operation of an odd-numbered stage, and a second finger shaft linearly moved by rotation of the second guide cam and performing a selection operation of an even-numbered stage.

Abstract: A method of controlling a transmission park control system for a vehicle comprises receiving a shift request from a transmission controller, wherein the shift request is not completed by the transmission and reporting the shift request from the transmission controller to the transmission park control system. Various vehicle sensors are monitored to detect motion of the vehicle. Detected motion and the shift request are compared to determine that a transmission park control brake action is desired. A brake system is requested to apply one of an electronic parking brake and/or a vehicle service brake to bring the vehicle velocity to zero and hold the vehicle velocity at zero.

Abstract: A cover assembly for restricting access to an access opening includes a cover member and a flexible member. The cover member includes a central covering portion surrounded by an outer peripheral collar portion defining a passage, and a tab affixed to the collar portion, with the tab including at least one tab aperture. The flexible member extends through the passage and has a first end extending outward of the passage and including at least one flexible member aperture, and a second end secured to the collar portion. When the first end of the flexible member is pulled, the collar portion of the cover member is constricted, and one of the at least one flexible member apertures is aligned with one of the at least one tab apertures to receive a locking member therethrough, thereby securing the collar portion in a constricted condition.

Abstract: A gasket for use in an ultraviolet light source is provided. The gasket includes a body portion formed of an elastomeric material. The body portion is electrically conductive.

Abstract: A self-adjusting seal for sealing a joint. The joint includes a support member, a mis-alignable component, and a changeable gap between the support member and the mis-alignable component. The seal includes a first part having a generally annular configuration formed of a resiliently crushable material and defining a planar outer seal face to statically seal to the support member and a first seal part opening extending therethrough. A second seal part axially adjoins the first part. The second seal part has a generally annular configuration formed of a rigid material and a second seal part opening extending therethrough in axial alignment with the first seal part opening. The first and second seal part openings define a non-rotation feature to prevent rotation of the seal on the support member, the second seal part defining a planer inner seal face configured to dynamically and sealingly interface with the mis-alignable component.

Abstract: A non-conductive multi-layered ringed sealing gasket for mating pipe joints along a piping assembly comprising at least two mutually joined ring-shaped bodies. The ringed sealing gasket can be comprised of a metal and the bottom gasket section is separated from the top gasket section by an inner portion that is comprised of one or more non-conductive materials that are ductile but do not flow during dynamic motion and forces associated with the motion of the pipe joints wherein at least one layer of the inner portion includes rings with toroidal wrapped fibers having voids filled with adhesives such that shear forces occurring during movement of the piping assembly are distributed predominantly in the tensile direction along the axial length of the fibers, thereby eliminating cracking of the gasket under excessive loads.

Abstract: A mechanical seal includes a sleeve in sealing engagement with a rotating shaft of a piece of equipment and one or more primary or secondary sealing faces urged toward one another by a plurality of spring members. A gland detachably attached to a housing of the piece of equipment. A clamp ring is provided with one or more setting members detachably attached to the clamp ring and the gland to restrict axial and rotational movement and to render internal dimensions independent of the tolerances and assembly accuracy of the piece of equipment.

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a cover. A panel sealing apparatus includes the seal assembly. The apparatus includes a wall defining an orifice and the cover is disposed through the orifice. The cover includes a collar and a flange extending outwardly away from the collar. The cover defines an aperture through the collar and the flange. The assembly also includes a plate overlapping the flange and defining a hole. The collar of the cover is disposed through the hole. The assembly further includes a seal defining a passageway. The cover is disposed through the passageway. The assembly also includes a bushing defining an opening. The collar of the cover is disposed through the opening such that the bushing surrounds the collar. At least one of the plate and the bushing is configured to allow movement of the cover independently of the seal.

Abstract: A mechanical seal (100) includes: a rotating ring (110); a stationary ring (120); a floating ring having an annular sliding portion (131) in which a sliding surface (131a) slides on the rotating ring (120), and a pressed portion (132) in which a pressed surface (132a) makes contact with the stationary ring (120), the floating ring sealing a sealed fluid via the sliding surface (131a) of the sliding portion (131) and the pressed surface (132a) of the pressed portion (132), wherein in the floating ring (130), a size of an area of an end surface in the axial direction on a fluid side L which is a surface that receives fluid pressure of the sealed fluid in a direction toward a side of the rotating ring (110), and a size of an area of an end surface in the axial direction on the fluid side L differ from each other.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a sliding part is provided with a mechanism to generate dynamic pressure by means of relative sliding of a pair of sealing faces of the sliding part, which is characterized in that one sealing face is provided with a land 10 for generating dynamic pressure facing the high-pressure fluid side and a seal area 11 facing the low-pressure fluid side, wherein the land 10 and seal area 11 are positioned away from each other in the radial direction and the areas of the sealing face other than the land 10 and seal area 11 are formed lower than these areas to constitute fluid communication paths 12. The fluid communication paths 12 are provided with spiral grooves 13 for discharging fluid. The fluid entering the grooves for generating dynamic pressure formed on the sealing face is allowed to circulate.

Abstract: A sleeve mountable on a rotatable shaft and configured to form a non-contacting seal with a seal ring surrounding and radially spaced from the sleeve, the sleeve including a radially inner surface configured to be mounted on the rotatable shaft, a radially outer surface, an axially inner surface between the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface, an axially outer surface between the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface and a bore configured to provide fluid communication between gas at the axially inner surface of the sleeve and the radially outer surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: A valve for control of fluid flow in a fire protection system, having a body forming a fluid path between an inlet and an outlet connected via a seat, and a clapper with a bottom sealing surface and a top with a latch abutment portion. The valve further comprises an arm coupled to the valve body about a hinge point and having a closure end with an optional roller or ball. The arm is movable to engage the clapper and maintain the clapper closed, or to disengage and allow the clapper to open. The arm is disposed such that the opening force on the clapper is transferred primarily directly to the body, providing large closing force against the clapper, requires relatively small force to dislodge the arm, and in many embodiments substantially isolates the closing force from the force required to dislodge the arm.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a valve for gas under pressure, for example at temperatures below ?100° C., comprising a body with a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a passage connecting the inlet with the outlet; a shut-off device for closing the gas passage; a spindle designed for operating the shut-off device; and at least one gasket between the spindle and the body. The valve further comprises at least one cavity around the spindle for accumulating particles separated from the at least one gasket while operating the spindle and the shut-off device, for example at temperatures below ?100° C.

Abstract: An expanding gate valve assembly includes a segment and a gate. Inner faces of the segment and gate are configured for slidable contact and angled faces of the segment and gate are configured for slidable contact to form a first gate assembly interface. The first gate assembly interface can further include a tab on the gate configured to contact a base surface of the segment to form a second gate assembly interface. A spring can be coupled between the gate and the segment to maintain at least the first gate assembly interface. The tab can be disposed below the segment to provide a lifting engagement with the base surface of the segment. The first gate assembly interface can be ledge-free.

Abstract: A system includes at least one tube forming a portion of a transportation path, wherein the tube is maintained as a low-pressure environment, a propulsion system configured to propel at least one capsule through the tube, a levitation system configured to levitate the capsule within the tube, and at least one tube sealer arranged along the at least one tube and configured to selectively create an airlock in the at least one tube.

Abstract: A valve having an inlet, exhaust, control port, and diaphragm. The diaphragm moves between an open position, in which the inlet and exhaust are in fluid communication, and a closed position, in which the diaphragm blocks fluid from flowing between the inlet and the exhaust. The diaphragm moves from the closed position to the open position when an inlet force due to pressure at the inlet is greater than the sum of the biasing force and a control port force due to pressure at the control port. The valve is operable to automatically drain contaminants from a vehicle air reservoir when the vehicle's emergency brakes are set. To reduce noise, the diaphragm of the valve is preferably in tension when in the closed position, and/or the diaphragm opens a limited distance when in the open position so that a back pressure is generated at the inlet.

Abstract: A multi-position fluid valve includes a valve body, a guiding member and an actuator. The valve body has having a main portion, a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet and a second fluid outlet. The guiding member is movably received in the main portion, and includes a guider body. The guider body has a guiding inlet, a first guiding outlet and a second guiding outlet. The guiding inlet communicates with the fluid inlet. The first guiding outlet selectively communicates with the first fluid outlet. The second guiding outlet selectively communicates with the second fluid outlet. The actuator is connected to the guiding member and operatively mounted on the valve body to selectively move between at least a fully-closed position, a first single opening position, and a fully-opened position.

Abstract: A poppet valve is provided wherein the poppet and seat are integrally aligned to a bore within a housing of the valve. The poppet is configured to reciprocate within a guide also aligned to the bore, and a spring is provided between the guide and the poppet to bias the poppet against the seat. The poppet guide is positioned, with respect to the bore, by having an alignment portion thereof fixed in a feature of the housing in which it extends, and a second housing secures the feature in the first housing. A pilot, selectively positionable by a piston, is provided to mechanically move the poppet off of the seat.