Abstract: A drive train for an electric vehicle, including at least one transmission, with at least one power electronics system and a housing. A transmission compartment and a power electronics system compartment are provided in the housing in particular adjacently situated horizontally. The transmission and/or at least two gearwheels for forming at least one gear stage of the transmission is situated in the transmission compartment and the power electronics system is situated in the power electronics system compartment. The transmission compartment and the power electronics system compartment are separated from one another by a partition wall. The transmission includes an oil sump, which in particular is formed by the housing, and a collection container, so that during operation of the transmission, transmission oil present in the oil sump may be spun upwardly by at least one of the gearwheels and thus be supplied to the collection container.

Abstract: A hydraulic assembly of an electrically operable axle drive train having at least one electric machine and having a control unit, the hydraulic assembly including a first hydraulic pump for conveying a first hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic reservoir into a first hydraulic path, which is coupled to a first hydraulic connection point of a first switching valve, wherein the switching valve has a second hydraulic connection point, which is coupled to a second hydraulic path, the second hydraulic path connecting the second hydraulic connection point to a first cooling fluid connection point of the electric machine, and the electric machine including a second cooling fluid connection point, which is connected to a third hydraulic path coupled to a third connection point of the first switching valve, and wherein the first switching valve has a fourth hydraulic connection point, which is coupled to a fourth hydraulic path leading into the hydraulic reservoir.

Abstract: A control system of a vehicle includes an automatic transmission provided with a plurality of friction engagement elements changeable between engaged and disengaged states, and configured to form a plurality of gear stages by changing a combination of three friction engagement elements to be selectively engaged among the friction engagement elements, and a controller which controls the change between the engaged and disengaged states of each friction engagement element. The controller performs a neutral control in which, for setting the automatic transmission to a neutral state in which a driving force of a drive source is not transmitted to driving wheels, while two of the three friction engagement elements engaged when forming each gear stage are kept engaged, the remaining one of the three friction engagement element is disengaged. The two friction engagement elements engaged during the neutral control are common in at least two adjacent gear stages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for heating a transmission (1) for a working machine having a plurality of hydraulically actuated shifting elements (8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13). The method involves the sending (III) of a closing signal for closing shifting elements (8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13) in order to block the transmission (1). In addition, the method entails pulsed actuation (V) for opening and closing of at least one of the closed shifting elements (8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13) while the transmission (1) remains blocked. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a control unit which is designed to carry out such a method, and to a transmission for a working machine with such a control unit.

Abstract: A valve includes a housing. A stroking valve is operatively connected to the housing for valve stroking movement relative to the housing in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the housing. The stroking valve has an open position for flow through the housing and a closed position for blocking flow through the housing. The stroking valve is configured to make sealing contact with a second face seal between the seal block and the stroking valve after a first portion of a stroke from the open position to the closed position prior to making sealing contact with a first face seal between the stroking valve and the housing.

Abstract: A valve cartridge (11) for a live insertion valve (10) for a pipe (102) is provided, the valve cartridge (11) comprising a valve member (14), wherein the valve cartridge (11) is configured such that, in use, the valve member (14) is moveable between an inactive state in which the valve member (14) permits a flow of fluid through a pipe (102), and an active state in which the valve member (14) blocks a flow of fluid through a pipe (102). The valve member (14) comprises a first seal (18) and a second seal (20), wherein the valve cartridge (11) is configured such that, in use, the first seal (18) is arranged to block a flow of fluid along said pipe (102) and the second seal (20) is arranged to block a flow of fluid in a direction transverse to said pipe (102) when the valve member (14) is in the active state. The second seal (20) is at least partially seated on the first seal (18) or vice versa. The valve cartridge (11) provides effective scaling of the pipe (102).

Abstract: A valve comprising a valve body and a gate. The valve body defines a valve port and a guide channel. The gate is configured to slide along the guide channel between an open and closed configuration. A guide assembly within the guide channel of the valve comprises a track mounted in the guide channel, a gap defined between the guide channel and the track, a barrier covering the gap, and a cured adhesive within the gap.

Abstract: A valve and a method of manufacturing the valve with an adjustable guide assembly is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve body, a gate, and a guide assembly. The valve body defines a valve port and a guide channel. The gate is configured to slide along the guide channel in the valve body between open and closed configurations. The guide assembly comprises a track and a seat. The track comprises an adjustment plate coupled to the track. The adjustment plate of the track is mounted in the guide channel to seal a portion of the gate slideably captured in the guide channel. The seat engages and seals the gate in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A ball valve assembly includes a ball configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The ball valve assembly also includes an annular seat configured to engage the ball and a rotatable ring having a first engagement feature. In addition, the ball valve assembly includes a non-rotatable ring positioned adjacent to the rotatable ring. The ball valve assembly also includes a drive plate non-rotatably coupled to the ball. The drive plate includes a second engagement feature, and the second engagement feature is configured to engage the first engagement feature to drive the rotatable ring to rotate in response to rotation of the drive plate. Furthermore, the ball valve assembly includes a bearing element configured to drive the rotatable ring and the non-rotatable ring away from one another to compress the annular seat against the ball in response to rotation of the rotatable ring.

Abstract: A valve (100) for a pneumatic system (250) of a vehicle (200a), in particular a utility vehicle (200b) includes a shuttle member (130) with a lip seal (132) integral with the shuttle member (130). The valve includes a cylinder (110), a pressure supply port (120) to supply pressurized air (150) to the cylinder (110), and the shuttle member (130) being movably arranged within the cylinder (110). The shuttle member (130) is adapted to be moved by the supply of the pressurized air (150). The shuttle member (130) includes the radial lip seal (132) integral with the shuttle member (130). The lip seal (132) and shuttle member (130) may be part of a one-piece elastic element (131).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for fluid valves with automatic draining diverters.

Abstract: A multi-mode control module for selectively controlling a flow of one or more fluids through a thermal management system is disclosed. The control module includes a fluid valve system in fluid communication with one or more fluid manifolds. The fluid valve system includes at least one fluid valve assembly disposed in a housing defining a plurality of flow paths. Each fluid valve assembly includes a plurality of flow control members in stacked relationship moveably disposed and selectively positionable within the housing to achieve various operating modes of the control module, and thereby, the thermal management system.

Abstract: A check valve includes a valve element and a valve body having a body housing, an annular valve seat insert, a bushing, and a biasing member. The body housing includes an outer circumferential wall extending between an inlet port and an outlet port to define a valve cavity therebetween. The valve seat insert is seated in a body seat surface surrounding the inlet port. The bushing is disposed in the valve cavity and defines a central bore, with the bushing including an outboard end surface axially engageable with the valve seat insert. The biasing member is disposed between a bearing portion of the body housing and an inboard end of the bushing to allow for axial movement of the bushing with respect to the body seat surface. The valve element extends through the bushing central bore and is movable between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: Methods and systems include a check valve including a valve body formed from a resilient material, the valve body having an inlet side and an outlet side. The valve body includes a rim forming an outer periphery of the valve body, and a hinge section comprising an annular groove formed on the inlet side of the valve body radially inward of and adjacent to the rim. The valve body also includes a plurality of lips formed at a center of the valve body by one or more slits extending radially outward from the center of the valve body towards the hinge. The hinge section is co-planar with the plurality of lips when in a closed position.

Abstract: A combination regulator valve for conveying fluid is disclosed. A valve for conveying fluid includes a body, a bonnet secured to the body, a diaphragm compressed between the bonnet and the body, and a bonnet screw that is ring-shaped and configured to thread into the body to secure the bonnet with respect to the body.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a casing, and a piezo actuator that is housed in the casing and held at one end side of the casing to extend toward another end side of the casing, where the casing has a vent hole.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a housing having a cavity and including a port forming an opening in the cavity, and a piezoelectric assembly disposed at least partially in the cavity. The piezoelectric assembly comprises an elongated piezoelectric layer, a sealing pad, and an electrical contact. The electrical contact is configured to receive a voltage signal, and when the piezoelectric assembly receives the voltage signal at the electrical contact the piezoelectric layer deforms to cause the sealing pad to selectively seal or unseal the port.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solenoid assembly includes providing a valve unit with a solenoid valve; selecting a connector assembly from a plurality of connector assemblies, each of which provides a different plug connection with contacts for receiving respective electrical signals for the solenoid valve; and detachably mounting the selected connector assembly on the provided valve unit to obtain the solenoid assembly. The valve unit or the selected connector assembly includes a printed circuit board with electronic components configured to process the electrical signals received by the plug connection and to generate control signals for controlling the solenoid valve.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a system including a rotation motor configured to rotate a valve seal holder, the valve seal holder having at least one pass-through interface and closed-off interface, a camshaft coupled to the valve seal holder, and a controller communicatively coupled to the rotation motor and the camshaft. The controller is configured to separate at least one of the pass-through interface or the closed-off interface of the valve seal holder from the seat configured to interface with the external system. The controller is configured to rotate, using the rotation motor, the valve seal holder until at least one of the pass-through interface or the closed-off interface is aligned with the seat. The controller is configured to compress the at least one of the pass-through interface or the closed-off interface against the seat to create a seal over the seat.

Abstract: A fluid control valve improves position stability of a displacement expanding mechanism, and includes an actuator for driving the valve body, and the displacement expanding mechanism interposed between the valve body and the actuator to expand displacement of the actuator and transmit the displacement to the valve body. The displacement expanding mechanism includes an input member that is displaced upon receiving a driving force from the actuator, and a plurality of lever members that are disposed around a central axis of the valve body between the input member and the valve body, and expand displacement of the input member and transmit the displacement to the valve body. The plurality of lever members each have a contact surface with which the input member comes into contact to serve as a force point portion. The contact surface forms a downward gradient toward the central axis of the valve body.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to a cover for valves. The valve cover has two separate and distinct body's that are hingedly connected about a screw. The valve cover has a first body and a second body. The first and second body both bear a set of parallel walls that are connected by way of a connecting panel from the first end to the second end of each body. Each of the parallel walls have a notch cut into them that allow a transparent body panel to be placed that allows the user to see through the walls of the first body to see the valve contained within.

Abstract: This sound quality evaluation method for a wastegate valve comprises: a vibration data acquisition step for acquiring a plurality of pieces of vibration data that indicate vibration occurring in a wastegate valve and that are in a prescribed time period during which the degree of openness of the wastegate valve changes; a POA data acquisition step for acquiring POA values at a prescribed frequency band of 0.5 kHz or greater from a plurality of frequency spectra attained by performing frequency analysis on each of the plurality of pieces of vibration data; and a vibration noise evaluation step for evaluating vibration noise occurring in the wastegate valve on the basis of the plurality of POA values.

Abstract: An auto bit check feature for pneumatic valve verification as coupled with a gas line that may be coupled with a semiconductor device process chamber. The gas line can be charged to keep a connected valve closed, where activation of a solenoid forces the gas to bleed out and open the valve. The pneumatic gas line may be is purged to keep a connected valve closed, where activation of the solenoid forces gas to flow in the line and apply a pressure to open the valve. One or more airlines may be coupled between solenoid and the valve, depending on the type of solenoid and/or valve. Described is a method to auto verify that a valve is correctly connected to a specific solenoid in a pneumatic bank. The method can enable verification that a particular solenoid opens a desired valve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing that includes a body section, a mounting section, and an object support. The body section has a body first end extending to a body second end, which defines a longitudinal axis. The body section includes a cable tie guide configured for receiving a cable tie, the cable tie guide includes a channel portion that extends along the body section longitudinal axis. The mounting section may include a connector configured for attachment to a workpiece. The object support and the body section define a cradle therebetween. The object support includes a stand-off member and a cradle arm. In aspects, the fixing includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, which are joined at a breakable portion.

Abstract: A cradle mount fixing that includes a cradle section, a mounting section, and a cable tie portion. The cradle section defines a channel that is configured for receiving a component. The cradle section includes a body section, a first cradle portion, and a second cradle portion. The first and second cradle portions define first and second cradles. The first and/or second cradle portions include cradle arms that may define inwardly extending retainer tabs that are configured for retaining the component in the first and/or second cradles. The mounting section is configured for attachment to a workpiece to secure the fixing to the workpiece. The mounting section connects to the cradle section. The cable tie portion may be integrally formed with the cradle section. The cable tie portion is configured to wrap around and secure the component to the body section.

Abstract: An assembly configured to be press joined with a pipe by a pressing tool includes a piping component, which includes a body, a first end having a rim and an inner surface having a plurality of grooves, and a sealing recess wall positioned between the first end and the body and defining a sealing recess. The assembly also includes a sealing element received within the sealing recess of the piping component and having a sealing element thickness. The sealing element thickness of the sealing element is about equal to and not less than a Minimum Sealing Element Thickness Value of the sealing element.

Abstract: A tube-attached coupling structure is provided by using a piping coupling with good compatibility, workability and processability. A manufacturing method of the tube-attached coupling structure includes a step of preparing a photocurable gel-like body in a hollow cylindrical shape, a step of fitting the photocurable gel-like body in the attaching hole, a step of inserting an end portion of a connection tube into a hollow hole of the photocurable gel-like body, and a step of curing the photocurable gel-like body by irradiating the photocurable gel-like body with light.

Abstract: A press-fitting joint for combined pipeline includes a pipe coupling, a sealing ring, a gear ring and an elastic gasket. An inner face of the gear ring is provided with a plurality of embedded teeth arranged towards an axis, a press-fitting section of the pipe coupling is provided with a circumferential groove on an inner surface thereof, the sealing ring, the elastic gasket and the gear ring are mounted in the circumferential groove and arranged sequentially along an axial direction from an outer side to an inner side, an outer end face of the gear ring is axially matched with an outer sidewall of the circumferential groove, and an inner sidewall of the circumferential groove is axially matched with the sealing ring, outer circumferential faces of the gear ring, the elastic gasket and the sealing ring are in contact and matched with a bottom face of the circumferential groove.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid device coupler and a fluid device coupling structure which can achieve satisfactory workability while saving space without reducing sealing performance. The fluid device coupler 10 according to the present invention is to couple a connecting portion 55 of opposed fluid devices 50, and comprises a coupling base 20 having a depressed part 21 at least partially curved in an arc shape, a first end edge 22 and a second end edge 23 continuous with an inner surface of the depressed part, and an opening portion 24 formed between the first end edge and the second end edge to allow the insertion of the connecting portion of the fluid devices, and a blockage member 30 protrudable from the first end edge side toward the second end edge side and retractable from the second end edge side toward the first end edge side, the blockage member being configured to shut the opening portion of the coupler in the state protruding from the first end edge side.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising a body having a first mating surface, a first piping extending through the body and having a second mating surface facing the first mating surface, a retaining collar around the body, a second piping having an end between the retaining collar and the body, and at least one seal between the first piping and the second piping to create a watertight seal.

Abstract: A rotary joint capable of measuring a rotation angle with high accuracy is provided.

Abstract: A ligature resistant quick disconnect assembly includes a base having a base inlet and a base outlet allowing for the flow of water through the base. A nozzle is connected to the base at the base outlet, and a positive shutoff valve is positioned within a nozzle valve opening defined in the nozzle. An insert is removably connectable to the nozzle. When the insert is not connected to the nozzle, the positive shutoff valve is arranged in a closed configuration that does not allow water to pass through the nozzle. When the insert is inserted into the nozzle, the positive shutoff valve is moved to an open configuration that allows the flow of water through the nozzle and to a hose attached to the insert.

Abstract: A fastening device for a suction hose includes a main body having a first fastening interface configured to fasten the main body to a handheld power tool and/or to an additional handle, in particular in a manner detachable without the use of tools. The main body further includes a second fastening interface configured to fasten the suction hose to the main body, in particular in a manner detachable without the use of tools. The fastening device also includes a joint unit configured to movably connect the suction hose to the handheld power tool and/or to the additional handle.

Abstract: A clamping device for fluidically and mechanically connecting two hose barbs. The clamping device includes a seal and a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from a mounting condition to an assembled condition. In the mounting condition, the hose barbs can be inserted into the clamping device, while in the assembled condition, those hose barbs are locked in place in a position in which free ends of the hose barbs face each other and a seal coaxially aligns and fluid-tightly connects the free ends.

Abstract: A hose weight has a tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has a first side, a second side, and a gap extending between the first and second sides. A closure member is configured to engage the first side and the second side across the gap, the closure member rotatable about the longitudinal axis between an open position wherein the gap is exposed and a closed position wherein the gap is covered.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a fastener free joining system, includes, a first tubular shell-type component having a first plurality of teeth defined in a first free end, each tooth extending along a respective tooth axis oblique to an axis of the first component by an angle ?. The first plurality of teeth is configured to engage with a plurality of complimentary teeth defined in a second free end of a second tubular shell-type component, such that, when engaged, the first plurality of teeth is configured to remain engaged with the plurality of complimentary teeth under axial load.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing grommet arrangement comprising a sealing grommet (1) which is designed as a corrugated tube having a constant outer diameter over its length, one end of which grommet projects through an opening (12) in a housing wall (10), and on which grommet a retaining ring (6) for retaining the sealing grommet (1) on the housing wall (10) is positioned. The retaining ring projects, by means of the inner contour of its through-opening (7), radially inwards into a corrugation trough (2) of the sealing grommet (1), and can be connected to the housing wall (10) so as to close the opening (12) in the housing wall (10).

Abstract: Disclosed are a sterile connection member and a sterile connection apparatus. The sterile connection member includes a main body. A first surface of the main body is connected to an external pipeline. A fluid channel is arranged inside the main body. The fluid channel penetrates from the first surface to a second surface of the main body. The second surface includes at least one first hook and/or at least one second hook. The first hook is matched with a second hook of the main body of another sterile connection member to form a buckle connection, and/or the second hook is matched with a first hook of the main body of another sterile connection member to form a buckle connection. The sterile connection member further includes an unlocking hole formed in the main body and communicating with the buckle connection.

Abstract: An aseptic junction device for a tube includes a tubular insert having a first end segment and a second end segment, an annular body mounted on the second end segment of the insert, and an annular sealing element. A maneuvering sleeve is rotatably mounted between a connection position and a disconnection position, and is coupled to the insert so that a rotation of the sleeve from the connection position to the disconnection position leads an axial movement of the body from a projecting position to a flush position. A coupling is arranged to allow decoupling of the junction device and another junction device, only when the sleeve is in the disconnection position.

Abstract: An automatic fluid flow measuring system for detecting a fluid weight change of a fluid collection system includes a load cell configured to detect a downward force and a ring connector configured to releasably couple to the load cell. The load cell can include a plate movable along a transverse axis orthogonal to a face of the plate. The plate can include a first electrical contact. The ring connector is configured to transition between an unlocked position and a locked position on the load cell. The ring connector can include a second electrical contact configured to communicate with the first electrical contact in the locked position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low-spill coupling assembly including a female coupling device and a male coupling device.

Abstract: An air valve connector includes a head and a switching assembly. The head has a first insertion hole, a second insertion hole, a communicating passage, and an inlet hole. The first insertion hole is provided with a first airtight portion disposed between the communicating passage and the inlet hole, and a second airtight portion disposed between the inlet hole and the first port. The switching assembly includes a plunger movably disposed in the first insertion hole to alternately abut against the first airtight portion or the second airtight portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low-spill coupling assembly including a female coupling device and a male coupling device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low-spill coupling assembly including a female coupling device and a male coupling device.

Abstract: This document describes fluid handling couplings. For example, this document describes fluid handling couplings that include manually openable valves and that are configured for aseptic fluid handling usage. In some embodiments, the valves are manually openable by rotation of a collar of the fluid handling couplings.

Abstract: A Robotized manifold system including a pipe matrix including a first series of pipes extending according to a first direction and being comprised in a first layer of the pipe matrix and a second series of pipes extending according to a second direction transverse to the first direction and extending in a second layer of the pipe matrix, the pipe matrix being organized according to at least two walls extending transversally to each other or at least one curved wall, each wall including a portion of the first layer and the second layer; a plurality of bistable valves being distributed on the at least two walls or at least one curved wall, each bistable valve including a shutter body configured to constitute a portion of a pipe of the first series and a portion of a pipe of the second series in a line position and to link the pipes of the first series and second series in a transverse position; a robot with an arm configured to individually actuate each shutter body of the bistable valves.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated expansion kettle, including a kettle body, a coolant flow channel passing through a chamber is provided inside the kettle body; at least one group of gas-liquid separation mechanisms is provided on the coolant flow channel; each group of the gas-liquid separation mechanism includes a first opening provided on the coolant flow channel for liquid in the chamber to flow into the coolant flow channel and a second opening for liquid in the coolant flow channel to flow into the chamber, and a pressure at the first opening is greater than a pressure at the second opening. A cooling system is also disclosed, which includes a motor cooling circuit, a battery cooling circuit and the expansion kettle. A vehicle is also disclosed, which includes the cooling system.

Abstract: A cartridge shell for a suction or discharge stabilizer dampening pumped fluid pressure pulsations at an inlet or outlet of a reciprocating pump includes a head including a protrusion, an annular shell of deformable material of a deformable multi-ply material coupled to the protrusion, a plug coupled to the annular shell of deformable material at an opposite end of the annular shell of deformable material from the protrusion, and a cellular foam included within the interior of the annular shell of deformable material.

Abstract: An appliance includes a metallic outer wrapper having sidewalls, a wrapper backwall and a machine wall. At least one metallic inner liner has liner walls and a liner backwall, wherein the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner are coupled together at a trim breaker to define a structural cabinet having a hermetically sealed interior cavity defined between the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner. The trim breaker defines a front face of the structural cabinet. At least one trim breaker conduit extends through the wrapper and liner backwalls wherein the trim breaker conduit defines a conduit through the structural cabinet, and wherein the structural cabinet is hermetically sealed at the trim breaker conduit.

Abstract: A reinforced load mounting system that is releasably coupled and decoupled from a portable device with a supporting system having a channel to slidably engage a mounting system. The channel further an overarching wing on both sides of the channel under which an inner mounting plate of the mounting assembly can be constrained in the channel in at least an outward second direction. The mounting assembly further includes an outer mounting plate that overlaps the overarching wings on both sides of the channel. The wings are thus slidably engaged with the mounting assembly but restrained in a wing opening between the inner and outer mounting plates. A large force that would otherwise bend the wing outwardly is countered by a resulting force from the overarching outer mounting plate of the mounting assembly to keep the portable device coupled with the mounting system.