Abstract: A plurality of valve assemblies are provided to a base, and an air-supply flow path for supplying compressed air to each valve assembly is formed in the base. A main flow path communicating with the air-supply flow path and communicating with a pilot air-supply flow path is formed in an air supply block. When the compressed air is supplied to the air-supply flow path and the pilot air-supply flow path from the main flow path, a manifold solenoid valve becomes an internal pilot type. An external pilot flow path communicating with the pilot air-supply flow path is formed in an external pilot block, and when the external pilot block is provided, communication between the main flow path and the pilot air-supply flow path is shut off, and the manifold solenoid valve becomes an external pilot type in which the pilot pressure is supplied from the external pilot flow path.

Abstract: A plurality of solenoid valves are installed on a valve mount surface of a manifold base to receive a pressure fluid supplied from a supply passage of the manifold base via a supply communication hole. A stop valve base connected to a side surface of the manifold base has a stop valve mount surface formed on the upper surface to the side of the valve mount surface. The stop valve is attached to the stop valve mount surface to open and close the supply communication hole by pushing and pulling the stop valve from a side with the solenoid valve.

Abstract: A retrofit valve assembly for a frost-resistant hydrant comprises ceramic valve disks and a hydrant adapter to enable the valve assembly to be readily retrofit to existing frost-resistant hydrants produced by different manufacturers.

Abstract: A blood sampling device for allowing a fluid pressure measurement and a fluid sample to be taken from a patient, having an inlet port configured to receive blood from the patient, an outlet port configured to be coupled to a monitoring channel having an infusion fluid, a sampling port configured for extraction of blood from the patient, a sampling channel configured to self-flush, after extraction, the blood with the infusion fluid, and an auxiliary channel for self-flushing the sampling channel.

Abstract: An electropneumatic central unit for a commercial vehicle is made up of modules with electrical and/or pneumatic components. The individual modules are arranged in module housings detachably connected to each other in a defined position, on which standard pneumatic connectors and electrical connectors are arranged such that, on connection of the module housings, corresponding connectors, arranged on opposing connection surfaces of the module housings, form direct mutual electrical and pneumatic connections.

Abstract: A modular valve system includes at least one valve housing (40) having standard rate quantities on its opposite ends (38, 42), both on the inner peripheral side and on the outer peripheral side and inside the housing (52). Modular valve components, such as a valve piston (46), at least one energy accumulator (26), a pilot-controlled element, and at least one fluidic connection are mounted in the housing. The housing provides for fixing the valve embodied in the form of a screw-in cartridge for connection to other components.

Abstract: A valve control device. In some embodiments, the valve control device includes a housing with bore sections and a slide movable relative to the bore sections, first and second flow holes for connection of a feed line from a fluid pressure hose with one actuator, or of the actuator to a return line, wherein in each case one of the connections is made and the other is interrupted, and first and second valve elements assigned to the flow holes, wherein each valve element has a closed position and a connecting position. In the connection position of the first flow hole, the second valve element is in the closed position and pressed onto a valve seat at a bore section. In the connecting position of the second flow hole, the first valve element is in the closed position and pressed onto a valve seat at a bore section.

Abstract: A fluid transport/containment apparatus includes a fluid-bearing module and an actuation module. The fluid-bearing module includes a substrate and fluid transport/containment elements distributed therein, with one or more of the fluid transport/containment elements having microfluidic dimensions. The actuation module is detachably secured to the fluid-bearing module such that the actuation elements are operatively interfaced with the fluid transport/containment elements.

Abstract: Valve arrangement for spray damping units of printing machines with at least one valve for controlling a flow of liquid, in which the valve includes a housing with an inlet and outlet, into which a valve body arrangement is inserted with the help of a fast-action closure.

Abstract: Manifolds are designed to deliver fluid through multiple orifices of the manifold such that for a given inlet fluid pressure the fluid being output from the multiple orifices has a desired mass flow profile. The desired mass flow profile includes a desired mass flow rate and a desired direction and distribution of flow in three-dimensional space. The manifold is first modeled as a two-dimensional representation to determine manifold parameters necessary to achieve the desired mass flow profile within the two dimensions. Then, the manifold is modeled as a three-dimensional representation based on the parameters previously determined for the two-dimensional representation to determine manifold parameters of the third dimension that are necessary to achieve the desired mass flow profile within the three dimensions.

Abstract: A universal valve for refrigeration systems including an investment-cast, stainless-steel valve body, a piston and one of a plurality of an anodized aluminum adapter plates. Each adapter plate configured to be removed and replaced with another to operate the valve to perform a different function. The investment-cast, stainless steel valve body includes an inlet and an outlet which each include a flangeless distal end configured, as cast, with an unmachined, weldable rim for integration without mechanical connections in a leak-free configuration.

Abstract: A male coupling member is provided that is selectively couplable to a first female coupling member (for 25 MPa, for example) and a second female coupling member (for 90 MPa), which handle different fluid pressures. When the male coupling member is coupled to the first female coupling member, a second O-ring that is provided for the second female coupling member is prevented from being displaced by the fluid supplied from the first female coupling member.

Abstract: A pressurized fluid line servicing tool assembly consists of a tool insertion adaptor, a cap removal tool and a plug setting tool. The tool insertion adaptor connects to a pipe of a pressurized fluid line and enables tools to be inserted and removed without releasing pressurized fluids, such as natural gas, to atmosphere. It has a tool insertion chamber which is divided into an upstream portion and a downstream portion by a valve. The cap removal tool connects to the tool insertion adaptor to enable service personnel to pass a cap removal wrench through the valve to remove a cap from an end of the pipe of the pressurized fluid line. The plug setting tool connects to the tool insertion adaptor to enable service personnel to pass a torque settable plug through the valve to set a plug into the end of the pipe.

Abstract: A modular hydraulic power mechanism provides hydraulic power to a snowplow system for use in moving a snowplow. The hydraulic power mechanism includes a base unit including a base plate, a hydraulic reservoir and a hydraulic pump unit. To the base unit may be added a first hydraulic module that can be mounted to the base plate and that is designed to meet a specific hydraulic need, such as up and down motion, for the snowplow of a first snowplow system. To the same base unit a second hydraulic module may be mounted that is designed to meet a different hydraulic need, such as side to side motion, for the first snowplow system. Alternately, to the same base unit one or more hydraulic modules can be mounted to the base plate in order to provide all the hydraulic needs of a second snowplow system, such as a V-plow.

Abstract: An assembly mounts between the drain pan that collects condensate water from an air conditioner and the drain line. It includes a housing with a first end connected to the pan. A second end connects to the drain line. A shut off valve shuts off the passage to the pan while maintenance is performed. A connector is mounted on the housing between the valve and the second end. It is a female member of a quick-connect coupling. A male member of the coupling may be plugged in with a single motion to seal it in place. Male members have different terminations, including a barbed tube for resilient tubing, a compressed air tire valve for delivering gas, a female water hose coupling, a tapered funnel for the nozzle of vacuum/blower, and a water sensor.

Abstract: A washing machine outlet box includes a housing having a bottom wall containing multiple openings and two valve mount inserts insertable into selective openings for supporting water shut off valves therein. The two valve mount inserts may be individual valve mount inserts that are separately insertable into two of the openings or the two valve mount inserts may be joined together for insertion into at least one of the openings as a unit. A drain pipe may be connected to another opening in which the two valve mount inserts are not inserted. A twist on and twist off test cap may be used to seal off the drain pipe opening during pressure testing of a sanitary drainage system to which the drain pipe is connected.

Abstract: A valve construction kit is provided for the production of valve clusters respectively having several juxtaposed plate-like valve units. Each valve unit comprises a core module having a valve spool and a frame-like encasing element surrounding the core module. The construction kit furthermore comprises several encasing elements differing at least as regards the consistency of the their material and of different types so that it is possible to produce valve units for different applications owing to the selected combination with core modules.

Abstract: To obtain a manifold type solenoid valve assembly in which an solenoid valve which is equipped with an output port and an solenoid valve which is equipped with no output port are mixed and mounted on a common manifold base. On a valve mounting part of the manifold base which has a plurality of the valve mounting parts of the same type, a first solenoid valve which is equipped with an output port for external piping connection is mounted and a second solenoid valve which is equipped with no output port is indirectly mounted through an intermediate block which is indirectly equipped with an output port for the second solenoid valve.

Abstract: A series of cell fill valves are interconnected by tubing and T-connections, one to each battery cell. Each cell fill valve is controlled by a ball in a seat in a single fill opening. The ball is controlled by a float on a pivotable lever arm with an end finger which holds the ball up to admit water with the float down and allows the ball to lower onto the seat as the cell fills causing the float to rise to a shutoff level when the cell is filled to a desired level.

Abstract: Devices and methods for evenly distributing sludge, including manure and industrial sludge, to numerous hoses, over a large range of sludge supply pressures. Some devices include a housing having an inlet for receiving sludge under pressure and several outlets disposed outwardly through the housing cylindrical wall for coupling to hoses. The devices can include a rotating plate within the housing sweeping one or more baffles over the outlets to momentarily occlude the outlets and reduce flow through the occluded outlets. The baffles can include a first portion secured to the plate and a second portion removably secured to the first portion and/or the plate. Changing the total length of the baffles can change the affective cross-sectional area of the outlets available for flow at any instant in time.

Abstract: A three-wedge double block isolation chamber including a body with an internal chamber bounded by an inlet and an outlet having a wedge assembly positioned in the chamber. The wedge assembly may be configured as either a blind wedge assembly to block the flow of liquid through a pipeline; a flow-through wedge assembly to permit flow of liquid through a pipeline; or a meter wedge assembly to meter the flow of liquid through the pipeline. The wedge assembly includes an upstream wedge, a downstream wedge, and a force wedge. The wedge assembly seats in the internal chamber of the body. The upstream wedge and the downstream wedge each include a seal and are positioned respectively against the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: There is provided a fluidic device that is small, that can reduce contamination inclusion, and that can improve efficiency. A fluidic device includes a first constituent member internally having a first channel, and a mounting substrate internally having a second channel, the first constituent member being mounted on the mounting substrate. The mounting substrate has a storage portion for storing a fluid which is supplied to the first channel and a collecting portion for storing a fluid which is discharged from the first channel. The second channel has a supplying channel portion connected to the storage portion and a collecting channel portion connected to the collecting portion. The supplying channel portion and the collecting channel portion are connected to each other via the first channel.

Abstract: A system for enabling a distribution of fluids includes a backplane and at least two component bases. Each component base has a first flange segment on one side and a second flange segment on an opposite side. Each of the first flange segment and the second flange segment has through holes formed therein. Fasteners secure the two component bases to the backplane. The fasteners extending through the through holes formed in the first flange segment of a first component base and through holes formed in the second flange segment of a second component base and into the backplane. Methods of assembling a distribution system are further provided.

Abstract: A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different lengths may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure.

Abstract: A kit of parts for configuring and assembling a shut-off valve in the field has a valve body, a plurality of connection fittings, and a plurality of gaskets. The connection fittings each have a first end with a common configuration adapted to fit into any of three ports provided in the valve body. The connection fittings have second ends with different configurations adapted to connect with any of a variety of conduit configurations which may be encountered in the field.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes at least one multiport valve for controlling and applying pressure to a pneumatic unit and a base plate having passageways for supplying compressed fluid to a multiport valve and for draining compressed fluid from the multiport valve. Interposed between the base plate and the multiport valve is a grid plate for functional differentiation of the valve assembly and determination of the valve assembly function.

Abstract: To construct solenoid valves used as a solenoid assembly by assembling the solenoid valves in a group so that both collective wiring and individual wiring can be performed and the solenoid valves can be simultaneously cut off from a collective wiring power supply and an individual wiring power supply. An individually receiving connector for connecting an individual feeding connector, a switching member being able to be freely shifted between a first operational position where the connection of the individual feeding connector to the individual receiving connector is prohibited and a second operational position where the connection is allowed, and a switch operating in response to operation of the switching member are provided in a solenoid valve connected to a power supply by collective wiring.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electro-pneumatic retarder control (EPRC) valve for a pneumatic retarder that controls the speed of railroad cars in a marshaling yard. The EPRC valve has a housing that generally encloses and protects its various components. The housing has a lid that can be opened to gain access to a control panel mounted on an interior door. The control panel includes a display, keyboard and programmable logic controller or PLC module that can be adjusted to set the desired pressure levels of the retarder. The EPRC valve has a modular pressure control assembly that includes an intake and exhaust manifold, a retarder supply and return manifold and several interchangeable control lines formed by like-shaped control valves and components. A pilot air control assembly enables the PLC module to selectively open and close the control valves and lines to deliver or release pressurized air to the retarder.

Abstract: A solenoid valve includes a main valve unit including a spool for switching a channel, and a solenoid operating unit for driving the spool, the main valve unit includes manual buttons capable of manually switching the spool, and a safety member movably disposed, and this safety member can be moved between a locking position for locking the manual buttons in an inoperative state by locking the safety member in the manual buttons and an unlocking position for unlocking the lock by disengaging the safety member from the manual buttons.

Abstract: A blood sampling device for allowing a fluid pressure measurement and a fluid sample to be taken from a patient, having an inlet port configured to receive blood from the patient, an outlet port configured to be coupled to a monitoring channel having an infusion fluid, a sampling port configured for extraction of blood from the patient, a sampling channel configured to self-flush, after extraction, the blood with the infusion fluid, and an auxiliary channel for self-flushing the sampling channel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an subsea valve assembly having a fixed orifice insert that can be removed and replaced using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The valve assembly includes a removable orifice insert holder and a threaded receptacle housing into which the removable orifice insert holder is received. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) installs the removable orifice insert holder into the threaded receptacle in situ. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can remove an existing removable orifice insert by removing the removable orifice insert holder and replacing the removable orifice insert holder with another the removable orifice insert holder that has been pre-assembled at the surface with a removable orifice insert of a different size. Thus, the valve assembly according to the present invention can be used to control the flow rate of a subsea fluid using a replaceable fixed orifice insert.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multi-path joint is disclosed. A housing is formed having a plurality of lead-in ports, a main path, connecting to each lead-in port, and a lead-out port. The housing is formed by connecting a plurality of blocks, each block having at least one lead in port and portion of the main path with at least one block having a lead out port that forms the end-point of the main path.

Abstract: A coupling solenoid valve having a main valve unit and a solenoid operating unit, of which both side faces in the valve-width direction correspond to a first coupling face and a second coupling face for coupling another solenoid valve, wherein a binding member is movably attached to the main unit, this binding member is provided with an engaging hook protruding on the first coupling face side, a hook-engaging portion is formed on the second coupling face side of the main valve unit, and the hook is engaged with the engaging portion of the adjacent solenoid valve, thereby coupling the adjacent solenoid valves so as to be mutually connected.

Abstract: A coupling solenoid valve, of which both side faces in the valve-width direction are coupling faces for coupling another solenoid valve, including a main valve unit for switching a fluid channel using a spool, and a solenoid operating unit for driving the spool, wherein a housing of the main valve unit is divided into plurality of blocks, a valve hole for accommodating the spool is formed in a center block, a bottom block is made up of a synthetic resin, plurality of coupling communication holes are formed in this bottom block, and also a connection tube is formed in an integrated manner.

Abstract: A housing of a multi-path joint is divided into a plurality of blocks in correspondence with the number of lead-in ports, and a reverse-stop valve for preventing mixed fluid in the main path from flowing backward is provided between the lead-in ports and the main path. Each of the plurality of blocks formed by dividing the housing is provided with a connecting section for positioning when joining to adjacent blocks, and a holding unit is provided for connecting all the blocks in their respective connecting sections and maintaining a connected state between them. According to this multi-path joint, mixed fluid which flowing along the main path, does not flow backward to lead-in ports, and therefore, the atmosphere in the lead-in ports is stabilized. In addition, the multi-path joint is highly functional, being speedily adaptable to the number and shape of the paths on the lead-in port side.

Abstract: A modular component connector substrate assembly for mounting thereon of at least one fluid control component, the assembly including at least two substrate blocks or one substrate block and an end block, all in fluid communication with each other via internal passages, with a separate fluid pressure connector fluidically interconnecting and fixedly spacing adjacent ones the substrate blocks and/or end blocks with adjacent substrate blocks, wherein the conduits connected by the pressure connector all being located in a common internal plane and thus being capable of extending in any of the compass directions (N,S,E,W) within this common plane. The bottom surfaces of the substrate and end plates abut mounting plates configured to the existing ANSI/ISA SP76 specification.

Abstract: A block for a modular fluid block assembly is disclosed. The block includes first and second opposed faces and first and second apertures from the first face to the second face for receiving a fastener. Each aperture includes a first end and a second end and a head receiving cavity disposed adjacent the first end. The block further includes a fluidic passage passing from the first face to the second face and a pair of fastener receiver cavities in the first face. The block further includes a pair of head receiving cavities in the second face.

Abstract: A method for converting a balanced valve assembly from a normally open position to a normally closed position, and a method for converting a balanced valve assembly from a normally closed position to a normally open position is shown. The method allows the same balanced valve body to be used with both normally open position and normally closed position by changing the connection of the plug and stem assembly and by replacing the cap and bonnet assemblies.

Abstract: A sleeve valve has a valve body and a flow passage through the valve body. The flow passage has a longitudinal axis, a valve plug positioned therein, and a slidable sleeve received therein. The sleeve is movable in an axial direction between an opened and a closed position relative to the valve plug. An interchangeable first valve plug end portion is removably mounted to part of the valve plug in the flow passage. The first end portion is removable and replaceable with another second valve plug end portion to change at least one performance characteristic of the sleeve valve. The valve plug of the sleeve valve can be selectively interchanged with a plug selected to provide one or more desired performance or flow characteristics, whether to reduce the effects of wear or to change the valve performance.

Abstract: The invention is a valve shut off device that is easy to install and remove. The valve shut off device has at least one sensor, a receiver a set of interchangeable adapters, and a motor unit. The motor unit is attached to a valve handle by an adapter, and the sensor can communicate to activate the motor. When the sensor detects a leaking substance, the motor unit is activated and turns the valve handle to the “off” position. The adapters allow easy installation and removal of the valve shut off device. Additionally, the adapters accommodate a variety of valves making the system universal. Among other things, the valve shut off device allows a property owner to be absent from his or her property without the risk of a leak causing extensive damage.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve system has a plurality of pairs of 3 port, 2 position (3/2) control valves (6, 6?) each valve being movable between its two positions by a pair of electrically-operable actuators (1, 2). A logic controller selectively generates electrical control signals for independently controlling operation of the pairs of 3/2 control valves, and a circuit means (11) is associated with each 3/2 control valve pair (6, 6?) to receive the control signals and provide electrical outputs to eit actuators (1, 2) of each 3/2 control valve of each pair. Variable switch means (14) forming part of the circuit means (11) pr the actuators (1, 2) to which the output is applied. Varying the switch means (14) programmes the fluid output mode of each 3/2 control valve pair to provide any one of a number of different effective valve types.

Abstract: A ball stop valve (10) allows liquid to enter a reciprocating piston pump when internal suction is great enough to raise the ball (13) and create a space between the ball (13) and a seat (9). This invention allows the user to easily insert or remove rings (15) into the ball inlet valve, either above or below the ball (13), so that the space between the ball (13) and the seat (9) can be adjusted. The valve (10) is easily accessible to the user and all components of the ball valve (10) are removable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure control apparatus for controlling the pressure at an output port without reducing the effective sectional area by controlling a main valve through the switching operation of a small-sized directional control valve, wherein the main valve has any of the following functions, i.e. a function of-providing a valve full-open position, a function of reducing pressure, and a function of providing a valve full-closed position. When a diaphragm chamber is placed at the secondary pressure by switching the directional control valve, the primary pressure is reduced by the main valve, and a predetermined reduced pressure is outputted. When the diaphragm chamber is at the primary pressure, the main valve is fully closed. When the diaphragm chamber is at the atmospheric pressure, the main valve fully opens, and hence the primary-side fluid flows to the output port as it is.

Abstract: A valve body is provided that be used as a balanced normally open valve, a balanced closed valve, or as a three way valve. The valve body incorporates a valve plug provided with a pressure port such that pressure chambers are created in the valve body when the valve is being used as either a normally open valve or a normally closed valve.

Abstract: In a fluidic device, a space (35) is formed in a passage block (26) to which a plurality of fluidic modules are connected and which is provided, in its inside, with fluid passages (43, 47, 51) for connecting the plurality of fluidic modules to one another. An internal body (36) is received in the space (35). Channels (37, 38, 39) are formed in an outer surface of the internal body so that the channels (37, 38, 39) constitute part of the fluid passages.

Abstract: A system for automated treatment of fluids having interchangeable process modules (39, 40, 41, 42, 43), which are arranged next to each other, and which are respectively provided with a control unit and a fluid unit. The fluid unit is controlled by the control unit in order to carry out a module-specific process function during the treatment of the fluids. The control units are interconnected via a data bus (48), which is common to the process modules (39, 40, 41, 42, 43), and the fluid units are interconnected by a fluid bus (49) that has several channels. A fluid bus section is provided for at least one part of the channels inside each process module (e.g., 42). This section has fluid bus interfaces (52) at the ends thereof. A connection unit (51) is configured to be mounted between the respectively adjacent fluid bus interfaces (52) of two successive process modules (e.g., 41, 42) in at least two different mounting positions.

Abstract: A kit of parts for configuring and assembling a shut-off valve in the field has a valve body, a plurality of connection fittings, and a plurality of gaskets. The connection fittings each have a first end with a common configuration adapted to fit into any of three ports provided in the valve body. The connection fittings have second ends with different configurations adapted to connect with any of a variety of conduit configurations which may be encountered in the field.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve having a modular design that allows the release pressure of the valve to be altered during assembly is provided by the present invention. The valve includes a serrated valve tube that fits inside of a valve body. A spring retainer ring fits on an outside diameter of the serrated valve tube such that it is held in position by interacting with the serrations. The release pressure of the valve is altered by changing the position of the spring retainer ring on the serrations. In addition, a variety of different spring types and configurations can be utilized in conjunction with the spring retainer ring position to select one of a large number of different release pressures for the valve during assembly.

Abstract: A gas conversion assembly generally has a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The assembly includes a control mechanism for regulating the flow of gas from the inlet to the outlet. The control mechanism is constructed and arranged to adjust from regulating the flow of a first gas to regulating the flow of a second gas. The control mechanism has an actuator for switching the control mechanism from its first arrangement for regulating a first gas to its second arrangement for regulating a second gas.

Abstract: A fluid control system that includes a fluid manifold having a plurality of manifold bodies fastened to each other end-to-end so as to form at least first and second passages extending continuously through the manifold and each of the bodies. A plurality of solenoid valves are each mounted on a side of an associated body with valve ports opening into the body to the fluid passage(s) that extend through the manifold. An electrical connection arrangement is mounted at one end of the manifold for receiving control signals from an external source. A plurality of circuitboards are disposed one within the second passage of each body, with each of the circuitboards including male and female connectors at opposed ends for connecting the circuitboards in series with each other to the electrical connection arrangement at the end of the manifold. A third connector on each circuitboard extends laterally from the circuitboard for connection to the solenoid valve mounted on the side of the associated manifold body.