Abstract: A valve device with pressure-reducing function, comprised of at least one logic valve (V1); one lock valve (V2); and one pressure-reducing valve (V3), wherein the inlet (1) of the logic valve (V1) may be connected to a pressure supply source (HD), characterized in that the outlet (V1.2) of the logic valve (V1) and the outlet (V3.1) of the pressure reducing valve (V3) are connected together to an outlet or user port (A); and that the lock valve (V2) is connected with its inlet (V2.1) to the inlet (V1.1) of the logic valve (V1) as well as to a control side (V1.3) of the same, and with its outlet (V2.2) to an inlet (V3.2) of the pressure-reducing valve (V3).

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a control system network architecture for a fluidic control system such as a hydraulic or pneumatic control system. The architecture includes a plurality of clustered control-component nodes with each node being alternatively configurable to independently control the operation of multiple single-acting controlled endpoint devices or a double-acting controlled endpoint device. Each node includes control-components including a solenoid, one or more valve spools independently controllable by the solenoid, and a low-level controller operable to control the solenoid. The solenoid, valve spools, and low-level controller are clustered together and physically co-located as a unit. The nodes are arranged in a control block with each node being uniquely identifiable for data communication via a data communication network. The data communication network may include a Controller Area Network (CAN).

Abstract: Methods for deploying a coiled tubing string into a wellbore include providing a coiled tubing having a distal end and an opposing end connected with a reel, providing a tool including a tool body, a valve operable under wellbore pressure disposed within the tool body, and a first fluid passageway and a second fluid passageway defined within the tool body. Fluid communication is established through the distal end of the coiled tubing and the first fluid passageway and the second fluid passageway, and the coiled tubing and tool are deployed into the wellbore.

Abstract: A downhole flow control apparatus comprising: at least one tubular body locatable at a zone of a well, the tubular body having a longitudinal through bore and one or more transverse ports and a port covering device which, in use, is movable from a lower position in which the or each port is covered to an upper position in which the or each port is open; and at least one plugging device which is operable to travel downhole from the surface to locate within and seal the through bore of the tubular body, the plugging device including moving means to cause the port covering device to move from the lower position to the upper position thus allowing fluid communication between the through bore and the or each port.

Abstract: Three-way valve with a valve housing and a closing body arranged in a longitudinally movable manner in the valve housing. An inlet channel, a first outlet channel and a second outlet channel are formed in the valve housing. The closing body interacts by longitudinal movement with a first valve seat formed in the valve housing and thereby opens and closes a first hydraulic connection between the inlet channel and the first outlet channel. Furthermore, the closing body interacts by longitudinal movement with a second valve seat formed in the valve housing and thereby opens and closes a second hydraulic connection between the inlet channel and the second outlet channel. A throttle is formed in the second hydraulic connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration generator, an more particularly to a technology in which an actuating shaft protrudes from the opposite ends of a housing such that vibrations generated from the actuating shaft are alternately output in opposite directions of the housing so as to improve vibration efficiency and such that a single vibration generator simultaneously applies the vibrations to a plurality of external objects so as to additionally enhance an economic effect. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a technology in which an actuating shaft protrudes from the opposite ends of a housing, thereby enabling stable installation. In addition, the present invention relates to a technology in which a fluid supply tube is configured to be movable in the axial direction of an actuating shaft so as to prevent breakage of the connected portion of the fluid supply tube, which might otherwise occur during the operation of the vibration generator.

Abstract: A valve system, including first, second, third and fourth ports, a first flow path connecting the first and second ports, a second flow path connecting the third and fourth ports, with valves connected in the first and second flow paths, and energizable to block the same. A third flow path connects the first and second ports and a fourth flow path connects the third and fourth ports. The third and fourth flow paths are more restricted than the respective first and second flow paths. A fifth flow path connects the first and fourth ports and a sixth flow path connects the second and third ports. When the third and fourth flow paths are open, the first, second, fifth, and sixth flow paths are blocked. When the first and second flow paths are open, the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth flow paths are blocked. When the fifth and sixth flow paths are open, the first, second, third, and fourth, flow paths are blocked.

Abstract: A compensator spool of a load sensing valve device has a pressure chamber, a compensator throttle portion, a pressure introduction chamber, a pressure introduction port, a maximum load pressure introduction chamber, and a selector valve. A groove is formed around the pressure introduction port, and a groove moves relatively to a passage communicating with an actuator so as to reduce an area of an opening of the pressure introduction port when the compensator spool moves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve unit for modulating the pressure in a pneumatic brake system, comprising a brake pressure inlet, a brake pressure outlet, a vent outlet, a diaphragm inlet valve, a diaphragm outlet valve, and a pilot valve for each diaphragm valve, the pilot valves being arranged in an elongate valve housing (having a main housing and a housing cover. The inlet valve pilot valve and the outlet valve pilot valve are arranged substantially centrally above the diaphragms of the inlet valve and the outlet valve in the housing cover and with the actuation axes of the pilot valves running parallel to the parting plane, and the housing cover includes a central insert which has valve bores and control channels and into which the solenoids and the mechanical components of the pilot valves are inserted, the central insert being encapsulated with a plastic material.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes: hydraulic actuators; a control valve for controlling the hydraulic actuators; a tank for storing a hydraulic operation fluid; a variable displacement pump for supplying the hydraulic operation fluid to the hydraulic actuators; a regulator for controlling the variable displacement pump; a pilot pump for discharging a hydraulic pilot fluid; a load sensing system for maintaining a differential pressure to be a constant pressure, the differential pressure being obtained by subtracting a second signal pressure from a first signal pressure that is the discharge pressure of the variable displacement pump, the second signal pressure being the maximum one of the load pressures generated in the hydraulic actuators; a signal tube for sending the second signal pressure to the regulator; a throttle provided on the signal tube; and a warm-up circuit for supplying the hydraulic pilot fluid to a downstream side of the throttle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flow control valve adapted for use as a flow-dividing and flow-combining valve in hydraulic devices, comprising: a valve body having a first longitudinally extending bore, an outer spool slidably positioned within the bore, the outer spool having an axially extending passageway, a pair of axially extending inner spools slidably positioned within the passageway, the valve body having a first port and a pair of second ports, the outer spool having at least a first opening communicating with the first port and with the passageway, and at least two pairs of second openings therethrough. At least one second opening of each pair is of non-constant longitudinal section narrowing from the outer face of the outer spool on at least a part of the thickness of the second opening, so that a lateral side of the second opening offers an obstacle where a part of the fluid flow entering the second opening crashes before entering the inner spool.

Abstract: A pilot signal block assembly includes at least two base blocks arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first direction and having a plurality of receiving holes configured to move a spool therein in one direction, a plurality of cartridge blocks arranged on a surface of the base block to be spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the cartridge blocks including a signal passage which is in fluid communication with the corresponding receiving hole to supply a pilot oil to the corresponding receiving hole, and a plurality of electro proportional pressure reducing valves installed in the cartridge blocks respectively and controlling an opening rate of the signal passage in proportional to an electric control signal.

Abstract: Provided is a driving device for a working machine, which can drive one or more hydraulic pumps in a large capacity range of as high efficiency as possible. In a driving device for a hydraulic excavator, a controller (41) is provided with a first target delivery-flow-rate setting unit (41a) that computes a first target delivery flow rate of pressure oil, which is to be delivered from at least one of variable displacement hydraulic pumps (2a-2f) to a hydraulic actuator, according to a lever stroke from one of control devices 40a,40b and corresponding one of preset efficiency values set beforehand for the hydraulic pumps.

Abstract: A cushion valve includes a housing having a pair of primary chambers and a pair of secondary chambers. A first spool and a pair of second spools are arranged in the housing. Biasing members are respectively arranged between the first spool and the second spool and between the first spool and the second spool. A first internal passage communicating with a tank port is formed at the first spool. Each of the second spools includes a land portion configured to open or close an opening formed between the primary chamber and the corresponding secondary chamber. A second internal passage including a restrictor is formed at each of the second spools. When one of the second spools moves toward the first spool, the first internal passage communicates with the secondary chamber located at the other second spool side.

Abstract: A retarder control valve assembly and system for controlling speed of rail cars, utilizes cartridge valves carried in a manifold body including piping and pilot control apparatus, but no wearing surfaces, dynamic seals, or moving parts. The cartridge valves are replaceable without replumbing, and include all moving valve elements and dynamic seals. The valves each include a piston controlled poppet carried on a spool movable within a cartridge body to open and close the valve and supported to withstand high side loads. The pressure sensing and feedback to the retarder system controller is at the manifold, in a pressure spike attenuating circuit having a phase modulating capability to mimic retarder pressure remotely.

Abstract: A pneumatic control valve includes a first valve body, a pushing block, a rotating block, a second valve body, an end cover, and a piston. The first valve body defines a first gas inlet and a receiving hole. The first valve body forms a plurality of guiding ribs evenly positioned on the inner surface of the receiving hole away from the first gas inlet, and each of the guiding ribs forms an inclined surface at a distal end thereof. The pushing block and the rotating block are slidably received in the receiving hole. The second valve body is connected to an end of the first valve body adjacent to the receiving hole of the first valve body. The end cover is fastened on an end of the second valve body away from the first valve body. A pneumatic control system using the pneumatic control valve is also provided.

Abstract: A valve assembly for regulating the pressure of a pressure medium (2) of a pressure medium pump (3) to at least one first consumer (4) includes a pilot-controlled pressure control valve (5) with a main piston (6) acted on by the pressure medium (2) and a pilot piston (7). A pressure chamber (8) between a piston back side (9) of the main piston (6) and the pilot piston (7) can be relieved. A relief valve (10) is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to the pressure chamber (8), opens when pressure at the load sensor (LS) represents an out-of-operation mode of the consumer (4), and recirculates pressure medium (2) having a low pressure to a pressure medium reservoir (11) or to the pressure medium pump (3). The relief valve (10) closes when the pressure at the load sensor (LS) represents an in-operation mode of the consumer (4).

Abstract: A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a pump, a tank, a displacement actuator having first and second chambers, a regeneration valve, and a load-holding valve. The hydraulic system may also have a displacement control valve including a valve element, and a stationary cage portion at least partially forming a high-pressure passage fluidly connecting the pump and valve element, a low-pressure passage fluidly connecting the valve element and tank, a first displacement actuator passage fluidly connecting the valve element and first chamber, a second displacement actuator passage fluidly connecting the valve element and second chamber, a load-holding control passage fluidly connecting the valve element and load-holding valve, and a regeneration control passage fluidly connecting the valve element and regeneration valve.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a first piston with a smaller diameter and a second piston with a larger diameter that switch a spool between a first switching position at one end and a second switching position at the other end, and a return spring that moves the spool to a neutral switching position are provided, at the neutral switching position, some of a plurality of ports communicate with one another and remaining ports are closed; at the first switching position, the communication-and-closure relationship of the plurality of ports is the reverse of that in the neutral switching position; and at the second switching position, all the plurality of ports are closed, and when the spool is switched to the neutral switching position and the first switching position, only the first piston is operated, and when the spool is switched to the second switching position, the second piston is operated.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are direct to a valve system for actuating the piston of a piston cylinder arrangement for a hydraulic or fluid device, and for actuating the piston cylinder arrangement for actuating the movable contact piece of a high-voltage circuit breaker. The system including a main control valve arrangement, having two 2/2-way valves used as main valves and which can be controlled by a pilot control valve arrangement. The main control valve arrangement directs a path for the high pressure fluid to the chamber above the piston and connects the chamber to a low-pressure tank for discharging the chamber above the piston. Two 2/2-way valves which form the pilot control valve arrangement are associated with the main control valve arrangement such that the 2/2-way valves direct or supply either a high-pressure control pressure or a low-pressure control pressure to the main control valve arrangement.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve device has a valve housing (10) in which an activating piston (16) is guided in a movable manner. The activating piston (16) is actuatable by an actuating device (18) and activates a pilot valve (20) to connect a fluid port (T) in the valve housing (10) to a fluid chamber (22) of a shut-off piston (24). The shut-off piston (24) activates at least one fluid-conducting connecting line (1, 2) of the valve device and has a fluid conducting control line (26) opening from the connecting line (1, 2) into the fluid chamber (22) of the shut-off piston (24).

Abstract: A valve arrangement is provided for selectively connecting a source of fluid pressure to a consumer in order to actuate the consumer in a predetermined direction. The valve arrangement utilizes a valve cone arranged in the valve body which connects the valve ports with each other when the valve cone is in its open position, and is actuated by a holding force which is greater than the force acting on the pressurized fluid side of the valve cone and dependent on the medium pressure in the input port.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device includes a trim cartridge, a diaphragm assembly, and a control element. The trim cartridge defines a cartridge supply port and an upper planar surface. The cartridge supply port is disposed along a supply path of the volume booster and the upper planar surface is disposed along an exhaust of the volume booster. The diaphragm assembly defines an exhaust port on the exhaust path. The control element is movably disposed in the trim cartridge and includes a supply plug, an exhaust plug, and a stem. The supply plug engages the cartridge supply port and the exhaust plug engages the exhaust port. The exhaust plug further includes a lower planar surface that is coplanar with the upper planar surface of the trim cartridge.

Abstract: A combined hydraulic integrated control valve block system includes pilot control valve group, control valve subassembly, combination of valve blocks which are connected with external part for installing the pilot control valve group and the control valve subassembly. The pilot control valve group includes multiple pilot control valves and the standard installation surface for the pilot valve is formed on the valve block. The control valve subassembly includes multiple two-way cartridge valve control subassemblies. The valve block is formed with one or two external installation surfaces, the inner side of which has P, T, A and B main channels and multiple pilot control channels.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a valve arrangement for actuating a piston cylinder arrangement, that includes a pilot control valve arrangement and a main control valve arrangement, wherein both the pilot control and main control valve arrangement include a 3/2-way valve as a pilot control valve and as a main control valve. Each valve has a control-pressure, high-pressure, and low-pressure connection. Said connections are connected to each other such that the main control valve is controlled via the control-pressure connection of the pilot control valve and the pressures on the control-pressure connection of the pilot control valve and the pressures on the control-pressure connection and on the high-pressure connection of both valves, are statically inverted relative to each other. The 3/2-way valves are designed as seat valves and are only hydraulically connected to each other.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device having a body having a inlet connection, an outlet connection, a discharge port and a booster module disposed within the body. The booster module including a control element and an actuator element having a noise-reducing trim element with a supply path extending between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. The noise-reducing trim element being coupled immediately adjacent to the discharge port such that the noise-reducing trim element distributes a fluid flow to the discharge port via the exhaust path into a plurality of fluid jets to substantially inhibit jet recombination at the discharge port.

Abstract: A minimum pressure shut-off valve closes off fuel flow responsive fuel pressure being below a predefined pressure. A sleeve includes at least a first flow window and a second flow window. The second window includes a notch providing a flow area based on an axial position of a spool moveable within the sleeve.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device includes a body having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a discharge port. A supply path extends between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and a booster module is disposed within the body. The booster module includes a control element and an actuator element and defines an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. A supply port is disposed within the booster module along the supply path between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and at least a first damping means operatively connected to the booster module.

Abstract: It is addressed to provide a hydraulic control valve for preventing high-speed rotation of a valve body of a check valve incorporated in the hydraulic control valve of a type that pressure oil is supplied from a tandem, path and a parallel path via the check valve. A check valve unit is constituted by a main unit and a valve body of a first check valve. A throttle is provided on a right side of an O-ring groove. On a main unit side, there is formed a cylindrical housing portion in which a threaded portion is formed on an outer peripheral portion for fixation to a casing of the hydraulic control valve. On an inner peripheral surface of the housing portion, a groove is formed in an axial direction. Meanwhile, the valve body of the first check valve has a rib. At a time of assembly, the rib, is inserted into the groove of the main unit as indicated by an arrow.

Abstract: To provide a decompression switching valve that enables reduction in the running cost and initial cost, by saving of air consumption and simplifying and downsizing of equipment. A decompression switching valve includes one valve hole, a main valve body having air supply ports, a first output port, a second output port, and an air exhaust port which are communicated with the valve hole, and a first spool and a second spool which are slidably provided in the valve hole, adjacent to each other, wherein the first spool forms a switching valve section that selectively connects the first output port to an air supply port or the air exhaust port, and wherein the second spool forms a decompression valve section that reduces the pressure of compressed air having been input from the air supply port and outputs the pressure from the second output port.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve device has a fluid port arrangement (10) with various ports extending at least partially in the valve housing (14), and has a movable control device (18) for at least partially activating the ports. The control device (18) can be acted on at two opposite control sides with a control pressure (XA, XB) of an activation unit (46). A valve device of narrow construction and functionally reliable is created by a media-conducting duct (66) with a guide path extending at least partially as an open duct channel that can be closed off by a cover part or by other housing parts of the multi-part valve housing (14), to conduct the control pressure (XB) from the activation unit (46) to the assignable control side of the control device (18).

Abstract: A directional valve for controlling an actuator by means of pressurized medium, including: a spool fitted to move axially inside the directional valve; a first position of the spool, in which the spool tends to be set; and a second position of the spool, to which the spool can be moved by a pilot control force. Additionally, the directional valve includes a metering orifice placed in the pressure port or in the first work port or in the second work port or in the tank port, and across which a pressure difference is effective. The spool further includes a second position, to which the spool can be moved by a pilot control force. When the spool is in at least the second position, the directional valve is fitted to generate a compensating force proportional to said pressure difference, to move the spool to compensate for the flow.

Abstract: A hydraulic pilot valve arrangement for pilot-controlling a valve includes at least one pilot valve configured to be activated electromagnetically in a pulse-width-modulated fashion. The pilot valve is configured to be activated ballistically or inversely ballistically. A hydraulic valve arrangement including the hydraulic pilot valve arrangement also has a valve configured to be pilot-controlled by the pilot valve arrangement.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve is provided, which can prevent the occurrence of overload by relieving hydraulic fluid of a return line in which the overload occurs due to an inertial force of a rotator when a hydraulic motor that is operated by the hydraulic fluid supplied from a hydraulic pump stops halfway.

Abstract: A directional control valve arrangement includes a directional control valve with a valve spool. Using the directional control valve, it is possible to control a pressure-medium connection between a pressure port, a tank connection, and at least one working connection. A blocking valve is situated in a working passage that is connected to the working connection. The pressure in the working passage can be reduced using a pressure-release unit; the pressure-medium connection between the working passage and the tank connection is blocked by the valve spool. The pressure-relief unit has an intermediate space which is formed in the pressure-medium flow path between the blocking valve and a control edge of the valve spool that blocks the working passage to the tank port, the intermediate space being provided to accommodate a compression volume of the working passage.

Abstract: A valve system for activating a piston of a piston-cylinder arrangement for a hydraulic or fluid device includes a pilot control valve including 3/2-way valve and a main valve arrangement having a first and a second main valve. The first and second main valves include 2/2-way valves, wherein in a first position the pilot-control valve is configured to move the first main valve into an open position so as to direct a path for a high pressure fluid to a space above the piston, and wherein in a second position the pilot-control valve is configured to connect the space to a low-pressure tank so as to relieve a pressure in the space above the piston via the second main valve, and wherein the pilot-control valve is configured to open the second main valve and configured to close the first main valve.

Abstract: A control valve assembly for a load carrying vehicle that includes a dumping mechanism. The control valve assembly including a housing, a valve, and a biasing device. The valve is movable between a dumping position, and a closing position. The biasing device including a biasing device housing and a piston moveable between a first piston position and a second piston position relative to the biasing device housing. A biasing element is arranged between the biasing device housing and the piston to bias the piston toward the first piston position. The biasing device directly contacts the valve when in the first piston position to inhibit movement of the valve, and the biasing element is calibrated to allow the piston to move to the second piston position when air provided by an air compressor reaches a predetermined pressure, thereby not inhibiting movement of the valve.

Abstract: A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve assembly for regulating the pressure of a pressure medium (2) of a pressure medium pump (3) to at least one first consumer (4), comprising a pilot-controlled pressure control valve (5), a main piston (6) acted on by the pressure medium (2), and a pilot piston (7), wherein a pressure chamber (8) between a piston back side (9) of the main piston (6) and the pilot piston (7) can be relieved, is characterized in that a relief valve (10) is connected in a fluid-conducting e manner to the pressure chamber (8), which valve opens when pressure medium pressure is present at the load sensor (LS), which represents an out-of-operation mode of the consumer (4), and recirculates pressure medium (2) having a low pressure to a pressure medium reservoir (II) or to the pressure medium pump (3), and the relief valve (10) closes, when the pressure medium pressure at the load sensor (LS) represents an in-operation mode of the consumer (4).

Abstract: A bleed valve control system for mounting to a support structure adjacent to a fan air plenum within an aircraft includes a bleed valve module, a pneumatic valve controller, and a fan air duct. The bleed valve module includes a pipe, a plurality of bleed valves connected to the pipe, and a plurality of pneumatic actuators connected to the bleed valves. The pneumatic valve controller includes a plurality of electrical control elements and a cooling shroud. The cooling shroud is attached to the pipe and at least partially surrounds the plurality of electrical control elements. The fan air duct connects the cooling shroud to the fan air plenum such that fan air flows through the cooling shroud to cool the plurality of electrical control elements.

Abstract: A main control valve is actuated by a pilot fluid control signal between open and closed positions to supply fluid to an actuator such as a valve actuator. A stack of logic control valves is supported on the main valve- and controls the flow of the pilot signal. Each of the logic control valves has a housing of common design. Intermediate flow-directing plates of different designs provide fluid communication between adjacent housings. The stack has a common pilot feed passage and a common exhaust passage that are each defined by an annular clearance around supporting tie bars that pass through bores in the stack. Each plate has apertures that form part of the exhaust and pilot feed passages and an aperture that interconnects the returning pilot signal with the pilot inlet of the next valve in the stack. The arrangement allows for simplification of the design of the apparatus with a single housing design and multiple plate designs.

Abstract: A valve arrangement for placing a supply of motive fluid in alternating communication with first and second motive fluid chambers. The valve arrangement includes a power valve including a supply chamber, a pilot chamber, and a shiftable member separating the supply chamber from the pilot chamber. The valve arrangement also includes a pilot valve actuable between an on condition in which the pilot valve generates a pilot signal that shifts the power valve, and an off condition in which the pilot valve does not generate the pilot signal. At least a portion of the pilot valve is exposed to motive fluid, and the portion of the pilot valve exposed to motive fluid includes surface areas giving rise to a net zero actuating force arising from pressure of the motive fluid. Because there is no biasing force on the pilot valve, the pilot valve is shifted between the on and off conditions without significant resistance.

Abstract: A valve arrangement for placing a supply of motive fluid in alternating communication with first and second motive fluid chambers. The valve arrangement includes a power valve including a supply chamber, a pilot chamber, and a shiftable member separating the supply chamber from the pilot chamber. The valve arrangement also includes a pilot valve actuable between an on condition in which the pilot valve generates a pilot signal that shifts the power valve, and an off condition in which the pilot valve does not generate the pilot signal. At least a portion of the pilot valve is exposed to motive fluid, and the portion of the pilot valve exposed to motive fluid includes surface areas giving rise to a net zero actuating force arising from pressure of the motive fluid. Because there is no biasing force on the pilot valve, the pilot valve is shifted between the on and off conditions without significant resistance.

Abstract: The present invention involves several different embodiments related to a crossover switching valve. The crossover switching valve is preferably designed to receive fluid from a reservoir, or other fluid source, and direct the inflow and outflow of the fluid between the valve and one or more pumps. In one embodiment, the valve is configured to provide a substantially continuous flow rate when used in connection with a double acting pump. In another embodiment, the valve preferably includes an inflow port, an outflow port, and first and second ports configured to be fluidly connected to at least one pump. Another embodiment of the present invention is a conduit that preferably provides fluid communication between the first and second ports. Yet another embodiment is a fluid director that is preferably configured to alter flow of fluid through the conduit. In some embodiments, the inflow port is in fluid communication with the first port while the outflow port is in fluid communication with the second port.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device such as a volume booster has an inlet, an outlet and an exhaust port all for an operating fluid. A pilot inlet receives a pilot pressure signal which operates a valve stem actuator via a piston. The valve stem is operable to open a supply valve between the inlet and outlet and, separately and independently, to open an exhaust valve disposed between the outlet and the exhaust. In a further position both the valves are closed. Movement of the stem in a reciprocal manner by the piston causes a respective annular shoulder to engage a respective valve and lift it off a valve seat against the force of a biasing spring. A first fluid leak path is provided between the valve stem and the supply valve for allowing fluid to leak through the supply valve chamber when the supply valve is open and a second fluid leak path is defined by the exhaust valve for allowing fluid to leak through the exhaust valve chamber.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated valve assembly includes a valve body having a slidable main valve member and a pilot valve body mechanically connected to the valve body including a slidable pilot valve member. A first solenoid operated valve connected to the pilot valve body when energized directs pressurized fluid to move the pilot valve member between pilot valve open and closed positions. A second solenoid operated valve connected to the valve body when simultaneously energized with the first valve directs the fluid to move the main valve member between valve closed and open positions. A third solenoid operated valve connected to the pilot valve body when energized and when both the first and second solenoid operated valves are de-energized directs the fluid to move the pilot valve to the pilot valve open position and the main valve member to the valve closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve system comprising a housing, an actuator, a main valve disposed between an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber, and a pilot chamber. Said pilot chamber is linked with the outlet chamber via a main valve, comprising at least one pilot valve member and one valve body linked with the electromagnetic actuator, and with the inlet chamber via at least one connecting channel. The invention is characterized in that the stationary seat of the main valve is formed by an insert that is mounted in the; housing of the valve system. The main valve member is impinged upon on its diametrically opposed surfaces by the pressure present in the inlet chamber and the pressure present in the pilot chamber. The pilot chamber is linked with the inlet chamber via a connecting channel that extends through the main valve member. The pilot valve member is formed by the insert mounted in the housing of the valve system or by the housing.

Abstract: A joystick controller is provided in a hydraulic circuit having a pair of hydraulic actuators and oriented with respect to the operator so that movement of a control lever of the joystick controller relative to a reference axis oriented perpendicular to the operator results in control signals being generated and delivered to the first and second main control valves so that the respective cylinders are moved in a direction that is intuitive to the operator. For example, forward movement of the control lever results in both hydraulic actuators moving in the same forward or downward direction and movement of the control lever rearwardly results in both actuators moving in the rearward or upward direction. Likewise, movement of the control lever along an axis that is oriented forty five degrees from the reference axis results in control of one of the actuators independent of the other one.

Abstract: An actuator assembly has a first and second pilot valve. Each valve has inlets in communication with a fluid supply source and outlets in communication with the control valve. An in-line actuator housing disposed between the fluid powered device and a low connector supports the pilot valves. An elongated sleeve being axially slidably mounted over the in-line housing covers the in-line housing. A radially extending actuating member is coupled to the elongated sleeve whereby movement of the sleeve in one direction operates the first pilot valve to provide a fluid pressure necessary to actuate a first portion of the control valve so that fluid pressure is introduced into the fluid-powered device on the front side of the piston, and movement of the sleeve in the opposite direction causes operation of the second pilot valve so that fluid pressure is introduced into the fluid powered device on the back side of the piston causing the fluid powered device to move in a direction opposite of the first direction.

Abstract: A joystick controller is provided in a hydraulic circuit having a pair of hydraulic actuators and oriented with respect to the operator so that movement of a control lever of the joystick controller relative to a reference axis oriented perpendicular to the operator results in control signals being generated and delivered to the first and second main control valves so that the respective cylinders are moved in a direction that is intuitive to the operator. For example, forward movement of the control lever results in both hydraulic actuators moving in the same forward or downward direction and movement of the control lever rearwardly results in both actuators moving in the rearward or upward direction. Likewise, movement of the control lever along an axis that is oriented forty five degrees from the reference axis results in control of one of the actuators independent of the other one.