Abstract: A spool valve includes a spool in a spool insertion hole defined in a valve body. The spool is configured to be moved by an electric motor via a ball-screw to a first position where an input port is in communication with an output port, while the output port is not in communication with a drain port, and to a second position where the input port is not in communication with the output port, while the output port is in communication with the drain port.

Abstract: A transmission case 210 supports a shift shaft 222 that constitutes a part of a speed change operation mechanism 220, and which receives an operating input and transmits a speed change motion of a transmission 201. A part of a transmission holder 162M in which part the shift shaft 222 is disposed includes a shaft insertion opening portion 162g that the shift shaft 222 is disposed so as to pass through.

Abstract: A vehicle parking mechanism according to the disclosure is a mechanism provided in a vehicle power transmission device that transmits power output from an electric motor to left and right axles and through two planetary gear mechanisms and a differential device, wherein, in a carrier of one of the two planetary gear mechanisms and, a piston engaged and disengaged with and from a carrier of the other is slidably provided, wherein the piston is engaged with the carrier of the other planetary gear mechanism when a vehicle is stopped, and wherein the piston is disengaged from the carrier of the other planetary gear mechanism other than when the vehicle is stopped.

Abstract: A gear indicator illumination unit for a vehicle, particularly for an automatic vehicle, is shown. The gear indicator illumination unit provides basic lighting and individual spot lighting from a plurality of different lighting devices, particularly in the form of LEDs. The gear indicator illumination unit has a plurality of lighting devices for indicating the gear and a memory for saving parameters and/or characteristic curves of the lighting devices.

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a housing, a piston rod, and an end gland. The housing defines a housing bore that extends along a first axis between a first housing end and a second housing end. The piston rod is at least partially disposed within the housing bore. The piston rod defines a piston bore that extends from a first piston end towards a second piston end along the first axis. The end gland has a first end gland surface that engages the piston rod and a second end gland surface that engages the housing bore. The end gland defines a first gland groove that extends from the first end gland surface towards the second end gland surface. The first gland groove is arranged to receive a self-lubricating filler that engages the piston rod. A self-lubricating bushing may also be provided to deposit a lubricant into the piston bore.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing between a valve body which is movably disposed in a valve box and which controls the flow of a fluid, and a tube which is connected to the valve box or is a part of the valve box and through which the fluid flows, is provided. The sealing device includes: a first seal portion which is a resin annular plate or film and is to be closely contacted with the outer surface of the valve body; and a cylindrical second seal portion which is formed from a material more flexible than that of the first seal portion, contacts the inner outer surface of the tube, and prevents the fluid from leaking from the tube. The first seal portion and the second seal portion are integrally joined. A flange joined to the first seal portion is formed on an edge of the second seal portion.

Abstract: An annular seal including a body defining a central lumen and a weakened portion disposed around the central lumen. In an embodiment, the weakened portion includes at least one aperture or a plurality of apertures. In a further embodiment, the apertures may be identical to one another. An annular seal including a body defining a central lumen bounded by a sidewall, wherein the body has a dual-elastic modulus profile including a first elastic modulus, S1, as measured along the sidewall prior to assembly with an inner component, and a second elastic modulus, S2, as measured along the sidewall after assembly with the inner component, and wherein the first elastic modulus is less than the second elastic modulus.

Abstract: A seal includes a support ring; a sealing ring locked with the support ring to form an enclosed space therebetween, the sealing ring including at least one seal lip; and an energizer held in the enclosed space and contacting the sealing ring.

Abstract: A wheelend assembly seal between the hub of a wheelend and a spindle shaft is provided. The wheelend assembly seal is a seal device having at least a static seal structure, a wear ring, and a dynamic seal structure. The dynamic seal structure comprises a resilient member that is biased such that in an uninstalled state, the resilient member diverges from an axially extending portion of the dynamic seal structure. When installed, the resilient member is compressed to be approximately parallel the axially extending portion and forms a seal between the surface of the resilient member and the outer surface of the spindle shaft.

Abstract: A sealing device for a drive shaft is disclosed and described. The sealing device for a drive shaft comprises a housing disposed to surround the drive shaft between the inner space and the outer space, a plurality of sealing members axially separated from each other between the housing and the drive shaft to seal between the housing and the drive shaft, fixing ring members interposed between the plurality of sealing members to maintain the separation distance between the sealing members, and a fixing member secured to the housing to apply an axial pressure to the plurality of sealing members and fixing ring members, wherein a concave-convex section is formed on at least one of the close surfaces of the fixing ring member and the sealing member, which face each other.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus and techniques for operating an electromagnetic cartridge seal. Embodiments include operating a cartridge seal in one of a plurality of modes, and receiving a signal at a force applying mechanism of the cartridge seal, the force applying mechanism being coupled to a primary sealing component of the cartridge seal. Embodiments also include controlling the force applying mechanism based at least in part on the received signal.

Abstract: A bonded seat for a butterfly valve can comprise a first axial end and a second axial end distal from the first axial end; a central section between the first axial end and the second axial end, the central section defining a radially inward surface and a radially outward surface, the radially inward surface defining a fluid bore therethrough from the first axial end to the second axial end, the radially outward surface defining a plurality of annular ribs.

Abstract: A new design for a gate valve comprises a rotating shaft with a head that can be mated to a drill bit, allowing the valve to be operated by use of a powered rotary tool such as an impact drill rather than the more difficult, traditional manual wheel or wrench. The shaft rotates freely while remaining mated to the gate valve, which in turn moves up or down to open or close the valve.

Abstract: A ball valve positioned between a first line and a second line includes a housing and a ball disposed a ball disposed within the housing. The ball includes a bore and is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The ball valve also includes an annular seat disposed between the housing and the ball. The annular seat includes a first annular sealing ring extending circumferentially about a radially-outer surface of the annular seat and an axially-extending passageway extending through the annular seat to enable fluid flow from a valve cavity to an annular space between the annular seat and the housing. The first annular sealing ring, the axially-extending passageway, and the annular space facilitate movement of the annular seat away from the ball as the ball rotates from the closed position toward the open position.

Abstract: A vacuum-based energy-saving large-capacity precision pressure regulation valve includes a base valve seat, a middle valve seat, and a pressure regulation seat. The base valve seat includes a main channel that receives a primary-side pressure and a secondary-side pressure to flow therein and includes a valve port piston arranged in the base valve seat to form a valve port opening. The valve port piston is rotatably coupled to a sealing straight rod that is coupled to a main diaphragm. The main diaphragm is clamped between the middle valve seat and the base valve seat to form a vacuum pressure chamber. A balance diaphragm is clamped between the middle valve seat and the pressure regulation seat. An atmosphere passage is connected to a space below the balance diaphragm. A guide passage and a feedback passage are in communication with the vacuum pressure chamber and the main channel.

Abstract: An igniter 40 activated blocking device 10 blocks a fluid line 4 adapted to carry fluid. The blocking device 10 has a housing 30 disposed about the fluid line, a piston 20 housed in the housing, and an igniter 40 that when activated propels the piston 20 to block the fluid line 4. The igniter 40 generates a shock wave to move the piston 20 to block the line. The piston 20 crushes or squeezes a portion of the line 4 to close the line.

Abstract: A nozzle housing for a servo valve includes a circumferential wall defining a return passage extending along a longitudinal axis (A) for holding a return nozzle, the return passage having an opening for fluid communication with a spool valve and a return port for fluid communication with atmosphere, a first plate extending across the return passage, the first plate engaged with the circumferential wall and disposed between the opening and the return port, and a second plate extending across the return passage. The second plate engages with the circumferential wall and disposed between the first plate and the return port, the first plate has at least one first aperture, and the second plate has at least one second aperture that is misaligned with the at least one first aperture such that there is no linear axial flow path between the return port and the opening.

Abstract: A fluid switch-over device of the type that may be used in sanitary shower devices, the fluid switch-over device including a housing body which includes a fluid inlet channel and a plurality of fluid outlet channels arranged fluidically in parallel, a switch-over body which includes a fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet and a fluid duct from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet and is disposed within the housing body to be translationally movable axially parallel and rotationally movable in a combined manner in relation to a longitudinal axis between at least two different operating positions. The switch-over body in each of the different operating positions is in fluid connection with the fluid inlet channel via its fluid inlet and differentially unblocks or blocks at least partially a fluid connection of its fluid outlet to the respective fluid outlet channel. An actuation unit for actuating the switch-over body includes an operating element disposed on the housing body to be user-operable.

Abstract: The mixing cartridge comprises: —a cartridge body (1); —an actuation lever (5) —a fixed plate (2) placed within the cartridge body (1) and comprising inflow input openings and an output opening for the outflow of mixed water; and —a movable element comprising a movable plate (4) provided within the cartridge body, coupled to the actuation lever to be moved on or with respect to the fixed plate and internally defining a mixing chamber (41) open towards the fixed plate and which selectively communicates or blocks the communication of said input openings with the output opening. The mixing cartridge comprises a flow rate limiting arrangement placed within the cartridge body in the path followed by the water flow between said inflows and said outflow, so that the flow rate of said water is limited.

Abstract: A check valve comprises a valve housing defining a valve opening; and a flapper element. The flapper element has a proximal end, and is pivotally mounted to the valve housing adjacent the periphery of the valve opening at its proximal end for pivotal movement between a closed position, in which it blocks the flow of fluid through the valve opening and a fully open position in which it permits the flow of fluid through the valve opening. At least one spring damping element is located between the flapper element and the valve housing for providing a damping force resisting the pivotal movement of the flapper element towards its open position. The at least one spring damping element being operable to produce a damping force only over a final range of the pivotal movement of the flapper element as it approaches its fully open position.

Abstract: A valve housing for a check valve comprises a housing body defining a valve opening and a first pin extending across the valve opening defining a pin axis (A). The valve housing further comprises a pair of first pin support elements provided on the housing body on opposing sides of the valve opening and extending towards the first pin, the first pin support elements for contacting and supporting an under side of the first pin. The valve housing further comprises a pair of first pin location elements provided on the housing body on opposing sides of the valve opening, each first pin location element comprising a strip element having a mounting portion mounted to the housing body and a locating portion which extends over an upper side of the first pin and around at least an upper circumference thereof to locate the first pin.

Abstract: A high pressure cartridge inflator has a body including an air inlet port connectible to a high pressure cartridge, an air outlet port connectible to a valve of an object to be inflated, an air discharge port, and defining a first channel extending from the air let port to the air outlet port and a second channel extending from the first channel to the air discharge port. A pressure indicator is disposed within the body and is fluidly connected to the first and second channels. A safety device is disposed in the second channel and is configured to selectively prevent and allow high pressure air in the high pressure cartridge to flow out of the body through the air discharge port.

Abstract: An internal valve including a valve body, a poppet valve coupled to the valve body, a bleed valve, a stem slidably disposed in the valve body and operatively coupled to the bleed valve. The stem is shiftable from a first position wherein the poppet valve and the bleed valve are both closed, to a second position wherein the bleed valve is open, and a third position wherein the bleed valve is closed, the poppet valve is open, and the poppet valve may shift toward the closed position and the bleed valve may open in response to a pressure change. A spring seat is coupled to the stem via a retaining feature such that the spring seat is movably disposed in the valve body, and a spring is operatively coupled to the stem via the spring seat and configured to bias the stem toward the first position.

Abstract: A rupture disk assembly comprises: a single-part or multi-part body with an opening that forms an outlet for a conduit or a container; a rupture disk that closes the opening and bursts subject to the action of a rupture pressure in order to unblock the opening; an actuator to reduce the rupture pressure, wherein the actuator includes a plunger to reduce the rupture pressure on the rupture disk, the plunger being configured to strike against the rupture disk; and a housing to receive the actuator, the housing including a housing opening for the plunger.

Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel passage for conveying a hydrocarbon fuel. The hydrocarbon fuel is reactive with oxygen to form carbonaceous deposit. A device is disposed in the fuel passage such as to be exposed to the hydrocarbon fuel. The device includes first and second surfaces that are spaced from each other by a clearance gap into which the hydrocarbon fuel can infiltrate. The first and second surfaces are in sliding motion with respect to each other when the device is in operation. A frangible fluoropolymer coating is disposed on at least one of the first or second surfaces along the clearance gap. The coating is subject to the carbonaceous deposit adhering thereon. The coating is configured to allow portions to release by shearing off with the carbonaceous deposit under stress from the sliding motion to uncover a newly exposed face of the coating.

Abstract: One or more techniques regarding an atmosphere controlling manifold are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can regard a manifold that can comprise a first channel connected to a first inlet port. The manifold can also comprise a second channel connected to second inlet port. Further, the manifold can comprise a third channel connecting the first channel, the second channel, and an outlet port. Additionally, the manifold can comprise a valve connected to the third channel and regulating fluid communication through the third channel. Moreover, the first channel, the second channel, and third channel can be defined within a body of the manifold.

Abstract: A valve cartridge for a magnet valve has a capsule, an armature movable within the capsule, a valve insert, and a valve body. One end of the valve insert inserted into the capsule, and a valve seat of the valve body inserted into a second end of the valve insert. The armature moves a plunger within the valve insert. The plunger has a base body and a closing body. A closing element of the closing body sealingly plunges into the valve seat. The base body includes an equalization groove, which enables volume equalization between a sealing region and an armature chamber. The plunger has a closed cylindrical outer contour on the end thereof facing the armature, which forms a radial guide of the plunger in the valve insert, and an axial recess, which overlaps with the equalization groove and is connected to the armature chamber via a radial recess.

Abstract: An example valve includes a main stage, a pilot stage, and a solenoid actuator. The main stage includes a sleeve and a piston axially movable within the sleeve. The piston defines a cavity therein. The pilot stage includes a pilot pin received at, and axially movable in, the cavity of the piston, where the piston forms a pilot seat at which the pilot pin is seated when the valve is in a closed state. The solenoid actuator includes a solenoid coil, an armature, and a solenoid spring. The solenoid spring applies a biasing force in a distal direction on the pilot pin to seat the pilot pin at the pilot seat. Energizing the solenoid coil causes the armature to move in a proximal direction, thereby reducing the biasing force that the solenoid spring applies on the pilot pin.

Abstract: A flow control valve including a main valve and a pilot valve for controlling a piston of the main valve. The valve maybe controlled through a control system based o{circumflex over (?)}pn measured pressures or temperatures in a system supplied or controlled by the valve. The valve may be operated as a pressure independent control valve, using pressure measurement from a supply line and exit line or return line of a hydronic HVAC system as inputs to the control system, which is operable to maintain a constant pressure drop across the system, or the valve may be operated as a temperature independent control valve, using temperature measurements from a supply line and exit line or return line of a hydronic HVAC system as inputs to the control system which is operable to maintain a constant temperature drop across the system.

Abstract: Provided is an electrically-driven flow rate control valve capable of controlling a flow rate of fluid while application of a high pressure of the fluid to a sub valve body connected to an electric motor is suppressed. A flow rate control valve includes a casing, an elevation drive device, and a main valve body. When the sub valve body moves upward by the elevation drive device, oil in a back pressure chamber is discharged. Moreover, the oil in a first oil chamber flows into the back pressure chamber while the flow rate of the oil is regulated. A balance among pressures in the back pressure chamber, the first oil chamber, and the second oil chamber changes, and the main valve body opens. When the main valve body is closed, a direct application of the pressure of the back pressure chamber to the sub valve body is blocked.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an overload protection valve for automatic release of a load. The valve may include an outer housing having an end wall, a cam, and inner slide, and an overload spring. The inner slide may include a side wall, a shelf area, an internal barrier, an inlet and an outlet. Each of the inlet and outlet may include an opening through the side wall, and the inlet and the outlet may be separated by the internal barrier. The overload spring may be arranged between the end wall and the shelf area, and may define a load on the valve which will cause the valve to open. The cam may be configured such that when the valve is closed, the defined load will cause the cam to rotate thereby allowing the openings of the inlet and outlet to be in fluid communication and open the valve.

Abstract: A security blow-out-proof valve assembly is provided that includes a valve body, valve stem, and a head. The valve body contains a valve member movable between open and closed positions within the valve body. The valve stem extends from the valve body and moves the valve member between open and closed positions within the valve body. The head located on the valve stem is selectively movable relative to the valve stem and selectively moves the valve stem. When the head selectively moves the valve stem the head moves the valve member between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A discharge for a fluid system has an inlet and an outlet in which a fluid flows from the discharge inlet to the discharge outlet. The discharge inlet has a inlet cross-sectional area. The discharge outlet has a plate. The plate has a plurality of radially extending ribs. The radially extending ribs are equiangularly spaced about a center axis of the plate. The radially extending ribs define a plurality of radially extending slots between the equiangularly spaced apart ribs. The radially extending ribs are dimensioned such that a sum of an area of all of the radially extending slots is greater than the discharge inlet cross-sectional area. When the fluid flows through the plate slots from the discharge outlet, it has a discharge coefficient of greater than 0.4.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting a line includes a connector for detachable connection of a line, a line that can be connected to the connector, and an intermediate element for connection to the connector and the line. The intermediate element is secured on the line in such a manner that it separates the line and the connector from one another.

Abstract: A pipe system can include a coupling having an axis, axial ends and a bore. Each axial end can include a coupling spline groove formed in the bore, and a seal groove axially inboard of the coupling spline groove. The seal groove can be configured to house a seal. At least two pipes can be configured to be inserted into different axial ends of the coupling and be secured therein with retainers. Each pipe can include a pipe spline groove, a band groove axially adjacent to and radially shallower than the pipe spline groove, and a band mounted in the band groove.

Abstract: A profile clamp having a clamp band with two tensioning jaws which are connected to one another via a tensioning device. The clamp band has two band halves which are flexibly connected to one another via a connecting portion. An annular sealing element is arranged in the clamp band. The sealing element has an outer circumferential surface. The sealing element has at least one clip element. The at least one clip element encompasses the clamp band adjacent to the connecting portion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for additively manufactured tubular passages, additively manufactured manifolds, and additively manufactured heaters are provided.

Abstract: To provide a fluid supply apparatus capable of preventing inconveniences cause by cut of a signal line when a filling hose is separated through an emergency separation pipe joint. The fluid supply apparatus (100: fluid supply apparatus for supplying fluid such as hydrogen gas and gasoline) includes a supply system for transporting fluid such as hydrogen gas and gasoline in a housing main body while measuring flow rate of the fluid; a control mechanism for controlling the supply system; a hose (2) introduced from the supply system and having a nozzle (1) at an end thereof; and a signal line (3) along the hose (2), wherein the signal line (3) is detachable.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a body, a fitting, and a stopper assembly. The body has a first end and a second end. The body includes a connector portion positioned at the first end, a nozzle portion positioned at the second end, and an intermediate portion connecting the connector portion to the nozzle portion. The connector portion includes a peripheral wall having a crimped end that defines a fluid inlet. The nozzle portion defines a fluid outlet. The connector portion, the intermediate portion, and the nozzle portion cooperatively define a fluid flow path extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The fitting is disposed within the peripheral wall. The fitting is held within the peripheral wall by the crimped end. The stopper assembly is coupled to the body along the intermediate portion. The stopper assembly is configured to facilitate selectively restricting a flow along the fluid flow path.

Abstract: A flexible conduit for transporting fluids in a fluid system, such a fluid system on an aircraft, and methods of assembling the flexible conduit described. The flexible conduit can include a flexible inner hose for transporting a fluid. The flexible inner hose can be surrounded by a flexible outer wall which can contain any leakage of fluid from the flexible inner hose. The flexible inner hose and the flexible outer wall can be coupled on each end to ferrules. Swage rings can be swaged to secure the flexible inner hose and the flexible outer wall to the ferrules.

Abstract: A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser-induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

Abstract: A pipe coupling assembly for coupling a first end portion of a first pipe with a second pipe includes a socket formed on an end of the second pipe and a locking ring. The socket includes a rim defining an end opening through which at least a portion of the first end portion is inserted, the rim including a rim sealing surface adapted to form a liquid-tight seal around the first end portion. The socket also includes a sleeve portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior space for receiving the first end portion, the interior surface comprising at least two socket sealing surfaces adapted to form a liquid-tight seal around the first end portion. The locking ring is adapted to cause the rim sealing surface to compress to form a liquid-tight seal around the first end portion.

Abstract: A leak-proof fluid transfer assembly including a thermoplastic tube, a thermoset tube, and connector coupling the thermoplastic tube and the thermoset tube, where the fluid transfer assembly is adapted to maintain a substantially leak-proof fluid connection between the thermoplastic tube and the thermoset tube after autoclave sterilization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sound absorber comprising a housing with an inlet for connection with the exhaust gas line of a suction gripper, the housing comprising at least one elastic segment comprising at least one though hole, and also to a process of sound absorption for a suction gripper. The application of pressurized exhaust gas to the elastic segment leads to its expansion and to enlargement of the opening of the through hole. The expansion and/or the elasticity of the elastic segment in which the through hole is arranged, and the passing of the exhaust gas through the opened through hole in the elastic segment reduce the sound emitted along with the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion of metal which will be in contact with aqueous, and possibly acidic, solution comprises contacting the metal with a corrosion inhibiting composition containing more than 30% by weight of one or more organic corrosion inhibiting constituents which are water-insoluble hydrophobic material, and a corrosion inhibitor which contains one or more polymerisable groups containing double or triple bonded carbon, before contacting the metal with the aqueous solution. The method may be used to protect coiled tubing used for matrix acidizing of an oil well by propelling a slug of the corrosion inhibiting composition along the coiled tubing before pumping acid through the tubing.

Abstract: A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a laminate surrounding the core and bonded to the core. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet, a scrim, a porous media sheet, and a polymeric film sheet bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate may include a closure flap that is configured to adhesively seal opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. The closure flap may be configured to include a curl that provides a greater closure flap adhesive seal.

Abstract: A gas cylinder quick release device has an upper bearing plate, and a lower annular collar arranged below the upper bearing plate on an axis common to the upper bearing plate and the lower annular collar. A handle is mounted to move between a first position and a second position. Movement of the handle from the first position to the second position imparts axial displacement of the upper bearing plate and the lower annular collar away from each other along the axis. The lower annular collar moves downward along the axis when the lower annular collar is axially displaced away from the upper bearing plate.

Abstract: A rotating module comprising a mandrel and at least one rubbing element in provided. The at least one rubbing element is sleeved on the mandrel. The diameter of a pivoting space defined by an arcuate arm of the at least one rubbing element is smaller than the diameter of the mandrel so that the at least one rubbing element and the mandrel are assembled with interference fit.

Abstract: A foot having a base portion and a handle, the handle being pivotally attached to the base portion at a first end and including a gripping portion at a second end, said handle further comprising a centrally deployed securing member attached to the gripping portion, the handle being movable between a first position in which the foot is removable from a leg and a second position in which an end of the securing member is secured within a securing recess in the leg portion whereby the foot is secured to the leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic tripod wherein at least one leg section of at least one leg of the tripod is deployed by hydraulic means in a predetermined sequence. The present invention may also relate to a stabilization platform having at least one hydraulic leg. The hydraulic tripod provides a semi-automated solution for the deployment of at least one leg of a tripod. The semi-automated deployment allows the user a hands-free experience and allows for correct positioning of the head member from the start of assembly with no further iterative adjustment. During use the user manually engages a handle and an input device adjoined to a head member of the hydraulic tripod. As a result of the manual engagement of the input device, a characteristic of a hydraulic cylinder is altered resulting in the initiation, stopping or manipulation of the deployment of the at least one leg section.