Abstract: An electromagnetic valve device including armature means (12, 14), which are movable along an axial direction for actuating a valve gate assembly group (28) in reaction to energizing stationary spool means (16), and which are accommodated in an actuator housing (17, 19, 20, 22) preferably as a component unit and/or module in conjunction with the spool means and stationary core means and take up an inserted and/or retracted armature position (FIG.

Abstract: A valve includes a flow chamber, an actuating chamber, and an opening. An actuating element can close or open the valve opening. An SMA element can move the actuating element in the opening direction. The flow chamber and the actuating chamber are separated by a separating wall. A first area of the flow chamber is attachable to an air supply unit to supply air to the flow chamber. A second area of the flow chamber is attachable to a media reservoir and is connectable to atmosphere to release air from the flow chamber via an opening. An actuator is pivotable on the valve housing via a second end section, and has a first end section coupled adjacent a first end of the actuating element so that the opening to the atmosphere is either released or closed.

Abstract: A valve includes a flow chamber and an actuating chamber, and a connecting valve opening. An actuating element can close or open the valve opening. An SMA element and a restoring element move the actuating element in opposite directions. A first area of the flow chamber is attachable to an air supply unit, and a second area of the flow chamber is attachable to a media reservoir and to atmosphere to release air from the flow chamber via an opening. An actuator coupled with the actuating element selectively connects the opening to atmosphere or closes the opening. A first check valve prevents fluid from flowing back from the second area of the flow chamber through the valve opening into the first area of the flow chamber when the actuating element is in the opening position.

Abstract: A method of assembling a solenoid valve assembly is disclosed. The method includes inserting an axial end of a valve housing partially through an aperture of a tab. The axial end of the valve housing extends partially through an opening of a solenoid housing. An interlocking element is positioned in a first axial end of the solenoid housing. The method includes inserting a petal of the valve housing into a pocket of the interlocking element. The method includes engaging the interlocking element with an installation tool and rotating the installation tool to rotate the interlocking element and the valve housing until a lip of the solenoid housing is axially positioned between (1) the petal of the valve housing and (2) a protrusion of the tab, such that the valve housing, the tab, and the solenoid housing are fixed to each other.

Abstract: A method for fabrication of a lab-on-a-chip system makes use of first and second mold parts, which are adapted to join each other to form a cavity to accommodate a positioning means and a support structure. The method includes receiving the chip in the positioning means, forming the cavity by joining the first and second mold parts, securing the chip with a fluid port of the chip to rest on the support structure for the support structure to mask the fluid port, introducing a molding material into the cavity to over-mold at least part of the chip and a volume extending away from the chip, separating the first and second mold parts, and extracting the chip from the mold. A fluid channel is formed by the support structure.

Abstract: The present invention is part of the field of flowrate mixing and adjusting devices and in particular relates to a new device for mixing and adjusting the flow of liquids with electronic control of the temperature and of the flowrate, for domestic and/or industrial plumbing systems. The device is modular and stackable.

Abstract: A method of rebuilding a pressure control solenoid includes uncrimping a housing of the solenoid, and disassembling the solenoid. An original spool valve of the solenoid is removed from a hydraulic bore of the solenoid. The hydraulic bore is reamed such that an inner diameter of the bore is enlarged. A replacement spool valve is inserted into the hydraulic bore. An outer diameter of the replacement spool valve is larger than an outer diameter of the original spool valve.

Abstract: A containment housing includes a hexagonal portion configured to receive a linear variable differential transformer. The containment housing also includes a housing contact flange adjacent to the hexagonal portion. The housing contact flange has a flange face. The containment housing further includes an external threaded portion formed between the flange face and a containment housing end. The external threaded portion is configured to engage a fuel control housing portion of a fuel control. A length is defined between the flange face and the containment housing end, and a ratio of the length to a width of the housing contact flange is between 8.22 and 8.94.

Abstract: A control valve for hydraulic media is provided. The control valve includes a valve body having four ports. A first seat, a second seat, and a dual seat are positioned in the valve body between the ports. Two poppets, each including a disc and a cup, with a spring located therebetween, are arranged on a cylindrical pin with an enlarged engagement portion that is slidably supported within the valve body. A solenoid assembly movable in an axial direction within the valve body contacts the cylindrical pin and adjusts the position of the discs and cups of the poppets with respect to the seats of the valve body to minimize unwanted leakage between the ports. This configuration comprises four variable orifices that cooperate to provide controlled flow during different energizing phases of the solenoid assembly.

Abstract: A valve is provided. The valve includes a body defining an interior and apertures, additional bodies each having opposed, open ends and being respectively coupled to each of the apertures at one of the respective open ends to define a flow path through each of the additional bodies and into the interior and a valve member. The valve member is disposable in first and second positions in the interior. In the first position, the valve member fluidly couples pairs of the additional bodies with one another via first combined flow paths that crisscross through the interior. In the second position, the valve member fluidly couples different pairs of the additional bodies with one another via second combined flow paths that are substantially parallel through the interior.

Abstract: A mixing valve for a faucet includes a body configured to receive therein end portions of a fluid supply line and a fluid outlet line, and a coupler. The coupler is configured for insertion through a sidewall of the body to engage features of the fluid supply line and the fluid outlet line so as to retain the fluid supply line and the fluid outlet line within the body.

Abstract: A bypass directional control valve has a valve sleeve, and two sets of outlet ports on each of two axial sides of the inlet ports. The outlet and the inlet ports all are formed to be cylindrical holes, and a diameter of the inlet ports is greater than a diameter of the outlet ports. A valve sleeve, a spool, a fluid flow system and a method are all also disclosed.

Abstract: A three-port valve including a casing and a movable element received in the casing. The casing includes a fluid inlet, first and second fluid outlets, a first fluid-flow passage between the fluid inlet and the first fluid outlet, and a second fluid-flow passage between the first and second fluid outlets. The movable element includes a rod, a first valve member fastened to a first end of the rod and configured to be received towards the rod in a first valve seat for closing the first fluid-flow passage, and a second valve member fastened to a second end of the rod and configured to be received towards the rod in a second valve seat of the casing for closing the second fluid-flow passage. The valve also includes at least one diaphragm spring supporting the movable element in a plane substantially perpendicular to a movement axis between first and second positions.

Abstract: A water divider includes a water divider shell with openings formed on two ends and sides. A fixed water dividing device and a rotated water dividing device are disposed inside the water divider shell. A first through hole is disposed between the side and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the side through hole opening position of the first through hole corresponds to the position of the opening disposed on the side of the water divider shell. A second through hole is disposed between the top end and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the top end through hole opening of the second through hole corresponds to the top end opening of the water divider shell. A third through hole is disposed on the rotated water dividing device, the bottom end through hole opening of the third through hole corresponds to the bottom end opening of the water divider shell.

Abstract: A servo minimum pressure valve assembly includes a servo minimum pressure sleeve and a servo minimum pressure valve spool. The servo minimum pressure sleeve includes an inlet aperture, a first window set, a second window set, and a third window set. A ratio of an outlet window diameter of the first window set to an outlet window diameter of the second window set is between 2.34 and 2.65. The outlet window diameter of the second window set is greater than an outlet window diameter of the third window set. The servo minimum pressure valve spool is configured to move bi-directionally along a longitudinal axis of the servo minimum pressure valve sleeve. The servo minimum pressure valve spool includes a cylindrical portion to control a fluid flow between the inlet aperture of the servo minimum pressure sleeve and the first, second, and third window sets of the servo minimum pressure sleeve.

Abstract: A metering valve assembly includes a metering valve sleeve and a metering valve spool. The metering valve sleeve includes an inlet window set and an outlet window set with a first outlet window having a first logarithmic contour and a second outlet window having a second logarithmic contour. A ratio of an inner width of the first outlet window to an inner length of the first outlet window is between 1.48 and 1.52. A ratio of an inner width of the second outlet window to an inner length of the second outlet window is between 2.21 and 2.29. The metering valve spool includes first, second, and third cylindrical portions. The metering valve spool is configured to move bi-directionally along a longitudinal axis of the metering valve sleeve and control fluid flow between the inlet window set and the outlet window set relative to the first, second, and third cylindrical portions.

Abstract: A dual diaphragm valve (100) includes a valve bore (40) extending between a first seal face (55) and a second seal face (56). A first port (36) and a second port (38) are in fluidic communication with the valve bore (40) through the first seal face (55) and the second seal face (56). The dual diaphragm valve (100) further includes a first diaphragm (47) positioned substantially at the first seal face (55), a second diaphragm (49) positioned substantially at the second seal face (56), and a valve plunger (24) configured to move substantially reciprocally in the valve bore (40). The first diaphragm (47) seals the first seal face (55) when the valve plunger (24) moves toward the second seal face (56) and the second diaphragm (49) seals the second seal face (56) when the valve plunger (24) moves toward the first seal face (55).

Abstract: A method for securing a faucet assembly to a counter top. The faucet assembly has downwardly depending threaded inlets for the hot and cold water. Flexible water hoses are secured to the hot and cold water under sink valves and the upper ends of the flexible hoses are extended through a hot water opening and a cold water opening in the counter top. Hollow cylinder cold flexible polymeric sleeves are pressed over the hot and cold water threaded inlet nipples. The assembly is then pushed down over the counter top so that the flexible sleeves form a tight frictional fit in the counter top openings.

Abstract: A manifold for accommodating at least one fluid is constructed of a plurality of modules that can be interconnected and configured to create a customized manifold. Couplers interconnecting a flow cavity of each module can be selected to determine fluid flow characteristics between module flow cavities. Each module has one or more valve ports. Valves or other flow accommodating apparatus are attached to the manifold via adapters. A first end of each adapter is sized and configured to engage a valve port, and a second end engages the attached apparatus.

Abstract: A manifold for accommodating at least one fluid is constructed of a plurality of modules that can be interconnected and configured to create a customized manifold. Couplers interconnecting a flow cavity of each module can be selected to determine fluid flow characteristics between module flow cavities. Each module has one or more valve ports. Valves or other flow accommodating apparatus are attached to the manifold via adapters. A first end of each adapter is sized and configured to engage a valve port, and a second end engages the attached apparatus.

Abstract: A configurable control valve for use with air brake systems is provided. This control valve includes: a first or top body portion, a second or bottom body portion, and a connector for attaching the first body portion to the second body portion. The first body portion may include an actuator or handle having either a linear translation a rotational translation, and the second body portion may include either horizontal or vertical port configurations. The connector cooperates with the first body portion and the second body portion to provide complete 360° lateral rotation of the body portions relative to one another.

Abstract: A converter valve allows product dispenser operator to change from a first fluid source to a second fluid source without fluid crossover. The converter valve includes a first port in fluid communication with a dispense point, a second port in fluid communication with a first fluid source having a first fluid, and a third port is in fluid communication with a second fluid source having a second fluid. The converter valve includes a passage between the first and second ports, and a plug in fluid communication with third port. The second and third ports of the converter valve are disposed symmetrically about the first port, and, accordingly, the converter valve is rotatable about the first port. As such, the converter valve delivers the first fluid to the dispense point, and delivers the second fluid through the passage to the dispense point when the converter valve is rotated.

Abstract: A rotary slide valve, in particular for speed-dependent power steering systems in motor vehicles, has a torsion bar, a rotary slide, and a control bushing. The control bushing is pressed onto a pinion and the torsion bar is inserted into a torsion bar bore of the pinion. The control bushing is connected rotation-fast to the pinion by shaping. The torsion bar has teeth that are pressed into the torsion bar bore of the pinion and that connect the torsion bar to the pinion rotation-fast.

Abstract: A converter valve allows product dispenser operator to change from a first fluid source to a second fluid source without fluid crossover. The converter valve includes a first port in fluid communication with a dispense point, a second port in fluid communication with a first fluid source having a first fluid, and a third port is in fluid communication with a second fluid source having a second fluid. The converter valve includes a passage between the first and second ports, and a plug in fluid communication with third port. The second and third ports of the converter valve are disposed symmetrically about the first port, and, accordingly, the converter valve is rotatable about the first port. As such, the converter valve delivers the first fluid to the dispense point, and delivers the second fluid through the passage to the dispense point when the converter valve is rotated.

Abstract: A method of forming a wear resistant component includes providing a base material, depositing a strengthening layer on the base material, and vapor depositing an amorphous diamond layer on the strengthening layer.

Abstract: A chatter resistant shuttle valve is provided to direct fluid flow from at least two sources of pressurized fluid to a downstream apparatus. The shuttle valve includes a valve body with a shuttle valve member movably mounted inside. A dampening chamber is provided which dampen opening movement of the shuttle as it moved from a closed position on one side of the shuttle toward a closed position on the other end of the shuttle. One or more dampening chambers may be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw-in valve comprising a screw-in component, a sleeve with at least two connection openings to which a pressure load can be alternately applied, and a valve piston held for axial displacement in the sleeve for opening and closing a flow connection between the connection openings. In order to further develop the screw-in valve so as to reduce the risk of impairing movement of the valve piston on account of misalignment of the screw-in component, it is proposed, in accordance with the invention, that the sleeve be mounted so as to be axially immovable but displaceable and/or pivotable perpendicularly to the screw-in direction of the screw-in component relative to the screw-in component.

Abstract: A solenoid operated spool valve has a dampening reservoir formed at one end of the spool and which is ported for immersion in a fluid sump. The reservoir port is oriented vertically above the spool and a cap with an offset port is received over the reservoir port to baffle fluid flow from the reservoir and prevent the reservoir from draining when the port is fluid starved in the sump.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a valve having at least one valve opening surrounded by at least one valve seat and an elongated valve member able to be brought into different positions by pivoting. In order to adjust the switching stroke of the valve member the valve member is, for instance using a laser, locally and briefly heated until superficial plastification occurs so that in the direction of the pivoting movement performed in operation it experiences a permanent flexural deformation.

Abstract: A hydraulic spool lock with a hydraulic spool housing, first and second hydraulic spools mounted within the hydraulic spool housing for independent selective movement with respect to the hydraulic spool housing, and a lock plunger movable mounted to the hydraulic spool housing. The present invention allows independent movement of the spools with respect to the hydraulic spool housing when the hydraulic spool lock is in the unlocked position. The present inventions prevents movement of the spools with respect to the hydraulic spool housing when the hydraulic spool lock is in a locked position.

Abstract: An injection pump assembly 10 in a chemical delivery system for simultaneously delivering reagents into a combinatorial reactor system having multiple injectors. The assembly 10 has a plurality of injectors 12, each injector 12 being in fluid communication with one of the multiple reactors. Each injector 12 has (1) a pump 14 in which a plunger 18 sealingly moves to ingest, store and discharge a flushing solvent 20; (2) a pipette assembly 22 for loading, storing, and discharging one or more reagents into one of the reactors in the combinatorial reactor system, first and second reservoirs for retaining some of the reagents; (3) one or more hollow needles 32, each for selectively delivering a reagent 24 to the first 28 or the second 24 reservoir; (4) a first valve 34 positioned downstream of the first 28 reservoir; and (5) a second valve 36 positioned downstream of the second 30 reservoir. When each valve 34, 36 is in a closed position, the reagents 24, 48 can be stored in isolation from each other.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for isolating hydraulic devices in a stacked hydraulic circuit of modular design employing an isolator valve module which enables partial and/or complete isolation of components in a hydraulic system to be isolated for inspection, testing, maintenance or replacement, by selective operation of the isolator valves in the isolator valve module. The isolator valve module may be a sub-plate module supporting other modules or a plurality of stacks of modules or may be a “sandwich” type module sandwiched between a sub-plate and another module or between two sandwich-type modules.

Abstract: A gear meshing with a pinion controls the angle of rotation of a valve element which is brought into sliding contact with a valve seat, thereby controlling the opening and closing of a communicating hole of outflow pipe. During welding the valve seat plate and a housing, a hook portion of an upper portion of the gear is retained by a retaining portion to cause the valve element to be spaced apart from the valve seat. After natural cooling, the pinion is remotely operated by an electric motor to rotate the gear, thereby canceling the holding. A resilient arm causes the gear to be disengaged from the retaining portion by its urging force, brings the valve element into pressure contact with the valve seat, and allows the opening/closing operation to function smoothly.

Abstract: A multi-use sterile access/GMP diaphragm valve housing having a valve housing block having a main flow axis. The housing having a main flow valve mounting surface formed parallel to the main flow axis. The housing having a first port and an opposing second port. The housing having a first passage extending from the first port to the main flow valve mounting surface. The housing having a second passage extending from the main flow valve mounting surface to the second port. The housing having a main flow weir between the first and second passages. The housing having first and second planar lands formed upon the valve housing block adjacent the first passage for forming a third passage through a respective one of the lands in fluid communication with the first passage. The first and second planar lands are disposed orthogonal to each other and parallel to the main flow axis.

Abstract: A 3-way valve for controlling the flow between first and second ports and a common port. The 3-way valve comprising a valve body having an integral flow portion and a valve stem having first and second valve members. The valve stem is pressfit assembled into the flow portion of the valve body where at least one of the first valve member and the flow portion momentarily deforms. The valve stem operates between a first position where fluid is allowed to flow between the common port and the second port and a second position where fluid is allowed to flow between the common port and the first port.

Abstract: A directional seat valve has a valve housing having a pressure connector for supplying pressure medium to the valve housing, a tank connector for returning pressure medium to a pressure medium tank, and a working connector for supplying pressure medium to a working device. The valve housing has a valve bore. Shaped parts with a valve seat are press-fit into the valve bore. A valve body in the valve bore controls together with the valve seats the pressure medium flow between the connectors. The seat valve is assembled by press-fitting the first shaped part with its valve seat into the valve bore, inserting the valve body into the valve bore, and press-fitting the second shaped part with its valve seat into the valve bore. The press-fit insertion depth of the first and second shaped parts in the valve bore is selected based on the position of the armature push rod.

Abstract: A solenoid operated pressure control valve of the type using a spool valve member for controlling flow from a source inlet to a control outlet port and to an exhaust port. The solenoid has a reduced area portion of the flux collector in magnetic loop forming an annular air gap remote from the working air gap. The reduced flux across the annular air gap compensates for the rapid flux increase as the working air gap closes.

Abstract: A solenoid valve is mounted in the bore of a ferromagnetic journal. Mounting the solenoid valve in the journal conserves space on the firewall of a vehicle where the solenoid is typically located. Journal mounting also minimizes the length of the air line necessary to supply air to the solenoid valve. Use of a ferromagnetic journal as part of the magnetic circuit allows full use of the journal bore for the components of the solenoid valve. A leak vent path is provided as well as a principal vent path in the flux flanges of the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve controls the flow of air through a seal which engages a rotating coupling of a clutch which operates a fan.

Abstract: An engine oil solenoid actuated control valve includes a molded one-piece member that defines a check valve-receiving region and a coil bobbin region of the solenoid. The check valve-receiving region includes an integral check valve-receiving receptacle associated with an exhaust port of the control valve. A check valve is received in the receptacle. A solenoid armature is received in the coil bobbin region on which a solenoid coil is wound. The molded one-piece member receives a fluid port-forming sleeve member that provides a supply port and control port. A spool valve is received in the port-forming sleeve member and includes a spool valve end connected to the armature of the solenoid. The spool valve includes first and second lands that are moved relative to the respective fluid supply port and control port to control fluid flow at the control port.

Abstract: A directional seat valve has a valve housing having a pressure connector for supplying pressure medium to the valve housing, a tank connector for returning pressure medium to a pressure medium tank, and a working connector for supplying pressure medium to a working device. The valve housing has a valve bore. Shaped parts with a valve seat are press-fit into the valve bore. A valve body in the valve bore controls together with the valve seats the pressure medium flow between the connectors. The seat valve is assembled by press-fitting the first shaped part with its valve seat into the valve bore, inserting the valve body into the valve bore, and press-fitting the second shaped part with its valve seat into the valve bore. The press-fit insertion depth of the first and second shaped parts in the valve bore is selected based on the position of the armature push rod.

Abstract: A steering valve (1) for power-steering gears contains two valve elements (4, 8), which are rotatable relative to each other. A corresponding centering unit (16) contains two centering elements (17, 18), which are rotation-fixed relative to the valve elements (4, 8) and which—together with the valve elements (4, 8)—are rotatable and axially displaceable relative to each other. Both centering elements (17, 18) feature radially aligned grooves, between which anti-friction elements (26) are inserted. Assembly is broken down into the following stages: The two valve elements (4, 8)—without centering unit (16)—are centrally aligned and linked via torsion bar spring (12). Separate from the steering valve (1), the two centering elements (17, 18) are pre-assembled in an assembly fixture and aligned in their mechanical center together with the anti-friction elements (26).

Abstract: An engine oil solenoid control valve includes a molded one-piece valve nozzle and coil bobbin member that defines a valve nozzle and a solenoid coil bobbin and also defines an integral check valve receiving receptacle at an exhaust port and first and second valve seats for controlling valve stroke. A ball valve is disposed between the valve seats. A simple cylindrical armature rod can be used together with molded integral recesses that balance hydraulic pressure on the armature to prevent a hydraulic lock condition.