Abstract: A reciprocating compressor includes a linear motor having a piston reciprocating inside a cylinder. A cylinder head is provided with suction and discharge orifices. A valve means is mounted inside the cylinder and has an operative position, seated against the discharge orifice. The operative position is defined when the top of the piston is within a certain distance from the cylinder head. The distance is defined, so that, at the end of the compression stroke of the piston, a determined pressure is reached inside the cylinder, and the pressure results in a force on the piston. The force is opposite to a force which is impelling the piston and which is sufficient to interrupt its compression stroke before impacting the cylinder head.

Abstract: A reed valve includes a generally wedge shaped reed cage or block defining a fluid flow passage and having substantially coplanar discharge ports. A reed is mounted at a common hinge end to the reed cage and has a plurality of petals each of which overlies a corresponding one of the ports. The petals have predetermined edge profiles to establish different transverse widths at their hinge axes so that the petals overlying outer low pressure zones in the reed cage lift from their port closing positions at a lower fluid pressure than the petals that overlie higher pressure zones in the reed cage, thereby providing multiple stage lifting and reflex action by the reed petals relative to the reed cage ports.

Abstract: A compressor includes a particularly shaped discharge valve which extends into the discharge port. The shaped valve includes a convex portion on the seat side of the valve which extends downwardly into the discharge port. The shaped valve furthermore includes a concave portion on the seat side of the valve that begins where the convex portion ends. The beginning of the concave portion on the seat side of the valve is located so as to prevent flow separation of the refrigerant when flowing along the convex portion of the valve as it leaves the compression chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: A valve assembly is provided for permitting the introduction of a surgical instrument into a patient's body while providing a substantial seal about the instrument. The valve assembly includes a sealing gasket assembly providing a fluid tight seal before instrument insertion, and is configured and dimensioned for accommodating an instrument and providing a substantial fluid tight seal after insertion of an instrument. The valve assembly may further include a deformable sealing member having a substantially central aperture for accommodating the instrument. The sealing member provides a substantial seal about the instrument when the instrument is passed therethrough impeding the egress of fluids and gasses through the valve assembly.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston machine (1) with at least one inlet and/or outlet valve that has a strip, tongue or lamella shaped closing member (5). The opening movements (8) of the closing member (5) are limited through a stroke restrictor (6) assigned to each valve. The stroke restrictor (6) has or defines at least one ventilation hole (8) inside the contact area of the closing member (5). This ventilation hole (8) prevents the formation of air cushions (7) between the closing member (5) and the corresponding stroke restrictor (6) effectively. In the absence of the ventilation hole (8), the air cushion (7) can limit the opening movements of the closing member (5) prematurely, which in turn could lead to the generation of additional noise.

Abstract: This invention is an effective engine induction valve which provides a decrease in engine blowback while maintaining engine power. This valve uses a moveable member made from a heat-setting material, this member being bent into an elliptical curve when the member is in the closed position. This elliptical curve has an included angle at the edge of the member which opens toward the engine, this orientation being beneficial in reducing blowback. Using springs to limit the force attaching the moveable member to the valve body prevents unwanted buckling of this member when exposed to elevated temperature and fuel. An embodiment is described which provides a valve with a uniform frequency response at various operating conditions, especially different temperatures.

Abstract: A valve assembly (9) comprising a reed (11), a port (13) which is opened and closed by the reed (11), and damper means (15) for the reed (11), the damper means (15) comprising a tube which is in communication with the port (13) on a side of the port (13) remote from the reed (11), and the tube being of such a size that, in use of the valve assembly (9), the tube contains sufficient fluid to provide substantial damping for the reed (11).

Abstract: A diaphragm valve assembly includes a diffusing screen, and a generally spherical lightweight membrane that provides a 360° circular seal. Spring loading enables variable resistance to be placed on the seal to allow the operator to adjust the internal pressures in an engine by metering the intake and exhaust cycles to obtain maximum performance characteristics from the subject engine.

Abstract: A hermetic compressor includes a compressing chamber and a valve plate forming suction and discharge ports communicating with the chamber. A discharge valve has one end fixed to the valve plae and a free end that is flexible to open and close the discharge port. A discharge backer has one end fixed to the valve plate and is positioned to limit the opening movement of the discharge valve. The discharge backer includes integral protrusions projecting toward the discharge valve. One of the projections is in constant contact with the discharge valve and forms a fulcrum therefor.

Abstract: The stratified two cycle engine comprises: a cylinder having an upper end and a lower end, a head at the upper end and fuel and air intake ports at the lower end; at least one spark plug mounted in the head; a sleeve in the cylinder having an upper end and a lower end and the cylinder having exhaust ports at the upper end which are covered and uncovered by the upper end of the sleeve; a piston in the sleeve and connected to a crank shaft; a first exhaust manifold at one side of the cylinder at the upper end thereof adjacent one exhaust port in the cylinder and having first exhaust gas throttle valve means associated therewith; at least a first and a second fuel and air intake manifolds at one side of the cylinder and at the other side of the cylinder in communication with first and second fuel and air intake ports in the cylinder; throttle valve means in each intake manifold; a reed cage assembly in each intake manifold adjacent the associated intake port for injecting a fuel and air mixture into the cylinder

Abstract: Between a cylinder block and a housing, there is disposed a valve base plate. The valve base plate is formed with mutually isolated first and second intake openings for fluidly communicating each of piston chambers in the cylinder block with an intake chamber defined in the housing. A reed valve element is incorporated with each piston chamber. The reed valve element is arranged to open the first and second intake openings with the aid of a fluid when the piston is moved away from the reed valve element and close the first and second intake openings with the aid of the fluid when the piston is moved toward the reed valve element. Due to provision of the two, viz., first and second intake openings, opening movement of the reed valve element is carried out along with a twisting motion of the same.

Abstract: A compressor including a valve plate held between the body and the head with the interposition of a first and a second flat sealing gasket. The compressor further includes a thin-sheet aspiration valve associated with an aspiration hole provided on the valve plate. The entire valve is accommodated within a recessed area provided on a surface of the valve plate that is turned toward the body of the compressor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, especially an air entry and air exit ventilation valve for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (1) and at least one closing flap (2) which rests against transversal elements (5) of the housing (1) when in an inoperative position and which is connected to the housing (1) over a supporting area. According to the invention, the housing (1) and the closing flap (2) are produced in a two-component injection molding method, whereby the housing (1) is comprised of a hard material component, and the closing flap (2) is comprised of a material component that is softer than said hard material component. The supporting area of the closing flap (2) and/or of the area of the housing (1) interacting therewith comprise(s) at least one retaining profile which engages inside at least one recess.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a refrigerant compressor which can improve a response of a discharge valve while intending to maintain a strength and a workability of a valve restricting plate and an accuracy of finished shape without increasing a thickness.

Abstract: A valve for use in laminated plastic microfluidic structures. The valve comprises first, second, and third layers of flexible material separated by first and second spacing layers to form microfluidic channels, and having an actuator section to selectively isolate the microfluidic channels from each other. The structure can also be used as a recirculating pump.

Abstract: In the suction valve structure of the piston type compressor of the present invention, the primary suction valve 38 is a flexible deforming valve composed of a deforming section 381, which is supported and bent by a cantilever method, and a closing section 382 which connects with a forward end of the deforming section 381 and closes the primary suction port 21. The auxiliary suction valve 39 is a flexible deforming valve composed of a deforming section 391, which is supported-and bent by a cantilever method, and a closing section 392 which connects with a forward end of the deforming section 391 and closes the auxiliary suction port 22. In the present invention, the length of the deforming section 381 of the primary suction valve 38 is approximately the same as that of the deforming section 391 of the auxiliary suction valve 39, however, the width of the deforming section 381 of the primary suction valve 38 is made larger than that of the deforming section 391 of the auxiliary suction valve 39.

Abstract: A one-way valve includes a plate and a flexible vane. The plate has a vent opening of a first size and shape. The plate has a first curvature. The flexible vane has a second curvature distinct from the first curvature. The vane is fixed to the plate in a manner facilitating the deflection of the vane between an open position and a closed position. The vane is in a bent condition in the closed position. The vane conforms to the first curvature of the plate over the vent opening, and covers the vent opening in the closed position. The vane is elastic throughout a range of deflection associated with the vane moving between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A piston-type compressor has a cylinder block in which two or more compression chambers each permits a piston to reciprocate, so as to compress a refrigerant drawn into the cylinders from a suction chamber. The suction chamber is formed in an cylinder head and communicates fluidly with the cylinders through suction ports in a valve plate. Each of the suction ports is opened and closed by a suction reed valve. Each cylinder also has a valve stop portion and recess constructed for stopping movement of the suction reed valve when the valve reaches the open position separated from the valve plate. The valve stop construction includes a concave portion which enlarges an effective passage area thereof, and a stop portion which restricts the bending amplitude of the reed valve to an appropriate degree and is surrounded by the concave portion. By this structure, excess stress to the reed valve may be avoided and the noise and the vibration of the reed valve may be suppressed simultaneously.

Abstract: The discharge port 27 comprises a tapered first diameter-increasing portion 28 and a tapered second diameter-increasing portion 29. The cross-sectional areas of the first diameter-increasing portion 28 and the second diameter-increasing portion 29 increase from the upstream toward the downstream of the discharge port 27. The rate of increase of the cross-sectional area of the second diameter-increasing portion 29 is designed so as to be greater than that of the first diameter-increasing portion 28. The second diameter-increasing portion 29 is connected to the first diameter-increasing portion 28 and the maximum cross-sectional area of the first diameter-increasing portion is equal to the minimum cross-sectional area of the second diameter-increasing portion.

Abstract: An improved floor drain for buildings, basements, exterior paved areas, and the like. The invention provides floor drain assemblies and floor drains providing improved drainage performance, particularly where drainage is an irregular occurrence, and having unprecedented simplicity and reliability. Floor drains according to the invention comprise side port drain valves adapted for disposition within floor drains, the drain valves generally comprising non-horizontal drain ports, one or more sealing surfaces disposed between the ports and a drain conduit, a stop adapted for sealing engagement of the sealing surface, and means to urge the stop into sealing engagement of the sealing surface. Floating, spring-loaded, or flexible elastic valves stops, among others, may be used; any of them may be tailored for opening under a selected hydrostatic pressure.

Abstract: A ventilation assembly, such as for ventilating the interior of a motor vehicle body, comprises a frame moulded from rigid thermoplastics material defining side walls, end walls and a dividing wall which form apertures controlled by flap valves. The flap valves can be moulded in situ from flexible material but which is not compatible with the rigid material of the frame and therefore does not adhere to it during the moulding process. The material of the flap valves is provided with a series of holes through which protrude studs having enlarged heads to form hinges to enable the flap valves to flex between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the flap valves seal against seats. Other embodiments are shown in which the flap valves can be moulded of rigid material with hinge formations arranged to hingeably interlock with corresponding formations on the frame.

Abstract: A compressor includes a normally open discharge valve assembly for controlling compressed refrigerant flow from the discharge chamber through the compression members. This controlling of flow results in an increased performance for the compressor by reducing recompression volume and the elimination of reverse rotation at shut down. The discharge valve assembly includes a valve seat, a valve plate and a valve stop secured within a recess formed within the compressor. The valve stop and the valve seat include a contoured surface which is engaged by the valve plate when it opens and closes. The contoured surface control the movement of the valve plate.

Abstract: A check valve attached to an inner wall of a main body of a fuel tank ensures a sufficient seal of the main body from outside, without increasing the required number of parts. The check valve communicates with a fuel conduit of a fuel inlet pipe and functions to prevent liquid fuel and fuel vapor in the main body from flowing through the fuel inlet pipe and being released to the outside. The check valve is opened by a flow of fuel in the fuel inlet pipe and allows the flow of fuel to be introduced into the main body. The check valve includes a casing with a fuel outlet, a valve disc, and a fixation plate. The valve disc is movable between an open position and a closed position to open and close the fuel outlet of the casing. The fixation plate has one end inserted in an end of the casing and the other end welded to the main body. This arrangement enables the main body to be securely sealed from the outside.

Abstract: An electric refrigeration compression, in particular for household refrigerating and deep-internal freezing appliances, including an outer casing, an internal body, a piston displaceable within a cylinder, a first seal, a valve spring, a valve plate provided with a refrigerant suction bore and a valve head, wherein the value plate is provided with two recesses on its side facing the valve spring and is designed so that two laterally outwardly projecting parts of the same spring are inclined and can be inserted in the recesses and clamped therein such that a portion of the remaining surface of the valve spring is movably arranged in a position tightly abutting on the valve plate surfacer facing the interior of the cylinder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve device for a hermetic reciprocating compressor, more particularly, a valve device for a hermetic reciprocating compressor in which a seat portion of a valve plate, an intake portion and a discharge passport have an area for restraining a resonance sound and an impacting sound. The valve device of a hermetic reciprocating compressor in which an outlet valve and an keeper are fixed to one side of a valve plate, and an intake valve is coupled to a cylinder block to be closely contacted with the other side of the valve plate, is characterized in that the valve plate has an intake port which is opened/closed by a driving of the intake valve and has a diameter of 5.0-6.0 mm, a seat portion to which the intake valve is closely contacted and an external diameter of 6.2-7.2 mm, and an exhausting pass port which has a diameter of 3.5-4.5 mm.

Abstract: A water heater includes a spud connected to a tank wall and surrounding an opening in the tank wall. A support surface is provided in the spud, preferably by the tank wall, that supports a heat trap within the spud. A pipe is inserted into the spud and a portion of the heat trap is disposed between the end of the pipe and the support surface. The heat trap preferably includes and elongated portion that acts as a dielectric between the tank and the pipes.

Abstract: A oxygenator for oxygenating water in swimming pools. The oxygenator includes a chamber which has a port outwardly extending therefrom for drawing air into the chamber. A venturi is extended through the chamber. The venturi has opposite inlet and outlet ends, opposite generally frusta-conical inlet and outlet portions and an intermediate portion interposed between the inlet and outlet portions of the venturi. The intermediate portion of the venturi has a plurality of spaced apart apertures therethrough to permit passage of air in the chamber into the intermediate portion of the venturi.

Abstract: Improved membrane valve for transferring fluids or gases in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors, including a method and system for manufacturing a membrane valve and a membrane valve with applications for use in several motors, particularly in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors which use, as a refrigeration fluid, an appropriate type of gas thus promoting the refrigeration physical affect. The above mentioned gas is to be transferred from one chamber to the other, according to a pre-determined frequency, when utilized in conjunction with a piston. A body and a membrane are produced from substantially thin metallic plates separately in accordance to an available process and subjected to rounding in order to eliminate live comers, and then juxtaposed thus composing the valve, with the above mentioned membrane on one side, fitted to the body which is fixed through a connection process and, on the other side, left free to oscillate, thus allowing the passage of a fluid such as a refrigeration gas.

Abstract: A flap-type pressure relief valve for venting of pressure out of, for example, an automobile passenger compartment has a flap assembly manufactured by a co-molding operation and inserted into a valve housing to block the flow of air therethrough. The valve flap assembly includes a flap carrier frame formed from a relatively rigid plastic in the first shot of a two-shot co-molding process, and at least one flap formed from a relatively flexible plastic in the second shot. The co-molding joins the flap to a first perimeter wall of the frame along an edge of the flap, and the flap is sufficiently flexible to bend about a line adjacent the edge. In a two flap version, a second flap co-molded into connection with a second perimeter wall of the frame. The resulting flap assembly can be easily connected with the separately-molded valve housing by securing the frame to the housing such that the flaps are positioned over valve seat within the housing.

Abstract: An electrically-operated sealed compressor includes a cylinder, a cylinder head mounted on the cylinder and having a suction chamber and first and second discharge chambers, a piston accommodated in the cylinder, and a valve mechanism. The valve mechanism includes a suction muffler and a valve plate having at least one suction port, first and second discharge ports, and first and second pass holes. The first discharge port and the first pass hole communicate with the first discharge chamber, while the second discharge port and the second pass hole communicate with the second discharge chamber. The valve mechanism also includes first and second discharge valves mounted on the valve plate and accommodated in the first and second discharge chambers, respectively, a suction reed having a reed valve for selectively opening and closing the suction port, a discharge gasket for sealing the valve plate and the cylinder head, and a discharge muffler.

Abstract: A resonator for a rotary compressor is provided to prevent generation of impact exciting force and pulsation sound occurred due to pressure pulsation and reduce a noise of a low frequency band generated in the compressor by forming a curved portion at a narrow unit of the resonator which is a pressure pulsation inflow path and controlling the ratio of a diameter to a length of each of the narrow unit and a resonance unit, for thereby smoothing the inflow of the pressure pulsation generated from a pressure chamber. To achieve such a resonator, in a resonator for a rotary compressor, which consists of a narrow unit serving as an inflow path of pressure pulsation which is generated from a compressor and communicating with an exhaust outlet and a resonance unit for reducing a noise by attenuating the pressure pulsation element flowed through the narrow unit, the improved resonator for the rotary compressor according to the present invention includes a curved portion formed at an end portion of the narrow unit.

Abstract: A water heater including a water-tight tank, a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet in the tank. A first heat trap assembly is mounted at the cold water inlet and a second heat trap assembly is mounted at the hot water outlet. The first and second heat trap assemblies are adapted to allow flow of water both into and out of the tank when hot water is drawn out of the hot water outlet. The first and second heat trap assemblies are adapted to reduce convection heat loss from inside the tank when the water heater is in a stable condition, i.e., when water is not being drawn out of the hot water outlet. The heat trap assemblies are comprised of a housing member having a flange and a cylindrical body formed integrally therewith and a bushing member having a flange and a cylindrical body formed integrally therewith. The body of the bushing member is securely mounted inside the body portion of the housing member.

Abstract: An air valve for an inflatable device, which includes a valve block having two downward locating plates, a valve cap detachably closed on the valve block, and a valve flap fastened to an inside annular flange inside the valve block and turned to close/open the air passage through the valve block, wherein the valve flap has a finger rod raised from a free flap portion thereof for the holding of the hand to turn the free flap portion of the valve flap downwards from a close position to an open position, enabling the free flap portion to be forced through the gap between the locating plates and then stopped at the locating plates in the open position.

Abstract: A head cover assembly for a compressor according to the present invention includes a valve plate mounted onto the compressor cylinder having a first side, a second side, a first bore, and a second bore, a first valve connected to the first side of the plate for controlling flow through the first bore, and a second valve connected to the second side of the plate for controlling flow through the second bore. The first and second valves are attached substantially adjacent the center of the plate using a single fastener. A cover is mounted onto the second side of the valve plate. The cover includes a continuous side wall which surrounds the first and second bores, an enclosure wall extending between the top edge of the side wall thereby enclosing a volume above the valve plate, and a divider wall which extends between the side wall through the enclosed volume to define an intake volume and an exhaust volume.

Abstract: A reed valve is disclosed for use with a pump having a casing. A check valve unit is provided within the casing for preventing counterflow of fluids to be carried. A suction port communicates with a suction line into which the fluids to be carried flow, and a discharge port communicates with discharge line from which the fluids to be carried out are discharged. Reed valves are mounted on the suction port and on the discharge port of the check valve, respectively, in such a manner that the reed valves cover the suction port and the discharge port so as to be able to open and close. Each reed valve includes a first reed valve and second reed valve. The first reed valve is made of pliable material, and is formed to have a size capable of covering the entire respective suction port and discharge port. The second reed valve is smaller than first reed valve and is superposed on the first reed valve to engage the first reed valve such that the first reed valve can open and close, while enhancing sealability thereof.

Abstract: A unidirectional fluid valve for use with a respirator includes a flexible flap initially formed as a flat resilient member. A valve body has a flat valve seat to support the flexible flap. The flexible flap is contoured to make contact with the valve seat when a fluid is not passing through the valve body, and free to lift from the valve seat when a fluid passes through the valve body. The valve body additionally includes an arm located off center relative to the flap and the arm extends inwardly in the valve body to contact the flexible flap off center to push the flexible flap at a position to deform the flexible flap to contour a concave configuration for the flexible flap and provide a secured end and a free end for the flap. In this way the flexible flap is normally pushed into sealing engagement with the flat valve seat when fluid is not passing through the valve body and is free to move away from the valve seat when fluid passes through the valve body.

Abstract: A coolant supply apparatus for a linear compressor which includes a stator mounted at one side of a flange for generating a magnetic field therearound and a horizontal operating unit which reciprocates horizontally. The horizontal operating unit includes a magnet disposed inside the stator and a piston, which is integral with the magnet and reciprocates horizontally within a cylinder. The coolant supply apparatus further includes a coolant oil pocket for guiding a predetermined amount of coolant oil to an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder in cooperation with a suction force of the piston and for cooling a heat generated in the cylinder. A plurality of coolant oil sucking/discharging holes are formed at the cylinder in order for the coolant oil filled in the coolant oil pocket to be introduced between the cylinder and the piston therethrough.

Abstract: A suction valve for an axial piston compressor has a leaf spring fixed at one end, which spring at one end is fixed with a fixed portion between valve plate and cylinder block, at its other end covers over the suction valve opening with a closure portion and has an intermediate portion connecting these portions. The intermediate portion is located substantially outside the cylinder cross-section. A stop for the suction valve leaf spring is arranged in the region of the cylinder wall facing the fixed portion. This produces an optimum filling of the cylinder and thus an improvement in the efficiency of the compressor, as is especially desirable for refrigeration compressors.

Abstract: A discharge valve assembly for use in a fluid displacement apparatus having a suction chamber and a compression chamber on one side of a valve plate, a discharge chamber on the other side of said valve plate, and a passage which is formed in the valve plate extending between said compression chamber and the discharge chamber and has an open end through which discharge fluid flows. The discharge valve assembly comprises an elastic valve member disposed on the valve plate. One end of the valve member is secured to the valve plate. The elastic valve member is capable of bending to open and close the passage. A stabilizing device is disposed on the elastic valve member for stabilizing movement of the elastic valve member.

Abstract: A flap-type pressure relief valve particularly intended for relieving overpressure conditions in a vehicle passenger compartment includes a frame having an integral peripheral sealing gasket that is formed on the frame by being injection molded directly thereto. The frame is molded from a relatively rigid plastic and the gasket is molded from a plastic that is significantly more resilient and flexible but selected to permanently bond to the plastic of the frame when brought into contact therewith under injection molding conditions.

Abstract: A plate-type valve and method of using same to control fluid flow are disclosed, wherein the plate-type valve contains:a first valve plate having a first channel formed therein;a second valve plate having a second channel formed therein and a valve seating portion;a flexible member having a movable free end and being disposed between the first channel and the second channel, the movable free end of the flexible member being disposed for movement onto and off of the valve seating portion by means of an actuating force such that movement of the movable free end onto the valve seating portion prevents fluid flow between the first channel and the second channel and movement of the movable free end off of the valve seating portion allows fluid flow between the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: A compressor comprises a plurality of compression chambers used for compressing gas. A gas chamber includes one of a suction chamber for supplying the gas to the compression chambers and a discharge chamber for receiving the compressed gas from the compression chambers. A plate member is located between the compression chambers and the gas chamber. The plate member has a plurality of ports respectively arranged in association with the compression chambers for connecting each compression chamber with the gas chamber. A plurality of valve flaps are respectively arranged in association with the ports. Each of the valve flaps faces the plate member to selectively open and close the associated port. Each valve flap has a proximal end supported on the plate member. The plate member has at least one groove formed thereon and facing the proximal end of each valve flap. Foreign matter enters between the proximal end of each valve flap and the plate member and is collected by the groove.

Abstract: An improved reed valve assembly for a compressor (10) includes a substantially annular reed tip support seat (36) which nonconcentrically surrounds a round discharge port (32). The radial width of the support seat (36) varies continually from a greatest width nearest the distal edge of the reed tip (24') to a least width diametrically opposed thereto. The greatest width is sufficient to support the reed tip (24') in the area where it needs the greatest support, but is narrower everywhere else, so as to reduce contact area, noise and opening resistance.

Abstract: An improved reed type compressor discharge valve assembly uses a conventional reed and reed stop, but increases flow efficiency past the reed with a uniquely configured valve plate port. The valve plate port has an elongated ovoid or teardrop shape, oriented colinear to and symmetrical to the reed. A greater surface area is thus opened to the underside of the reed, compared to a round port, and the wider end of the port is located beneath the higher lifting free end of the reed, providing for a larger, more efficient flow path.

Abstract: A compressor comprising a compressor housing including a cylinder block forming seven cylinders equiangularly spaced apart and extending axially therein. Each of the cylinders is slidably fitted with a piston, and a drive mechanism is coupled to the pistons to reciprocate them within the cylinders to create fluid suction and discharge. The drive mechanism includes a drive shaft rotatably supported in the housing and coupling means for converting the rotary motion of the drive shaft to reciprocating motion of the pistons. The coupling means may also include a rotor coupled to the drive shaft and a slant plate having a surface disposed at an inclined angle relative to the drive shaft. A valve plate fabricated from steel having a hardness in a range of about 120 to 450 Hv seals the cylinders, such that fluid is compressed between each of the pistons and the valve plate.

Abstract: A valve mechanism of a refrigerant compressor is disclosed. The compressor invention includes a valve plate which is disposed between a compression chamber and a suction chamber of the and has an inlet port formed there-through for fluid communication between the suction and compression chambers, and a flap type suction valve which is located on the side of the valve plate adjacent the compression chamber and has a proximal portion secured to the valve plate and a flexible distal portion movable between closed position thereof where the fluid communication is shut off and open position where the fluid communication is established. The valve plate is provided with a rib-formed support for supporting the suction valve when it is closed against the inlet port opening. The supporting rib extends approximately to the center of the inlet opening on the side of the inlet port adjacent the suction valve to provide a point of support at the center of the inlet opening.

Abstract: A reed for use in a reed valve which includes a resilient planar member having a first edge portion by which the member may be attached to an associated reed cage and an opposed second edge portion. The reed includes a generally arch shaped cut in the member defining in the member spaced hinges extending generally intermediate the first and second edge portions on each side of the arch shaped cut and also defining a portion within the member that opens upon bending of the member intermediate the first side and the second side. In some forms of the invention the generally arch shaped cut has two ends and the two ends are closer to the second edge portion than the remainder of the generally arch shaped cut. Some embodiments of the invention may have a plurality of additional generally arch shaped cuts disposed therein.

Abstract: In a diaphragm pump flap valves accommodated in a pump head are provided which have a valve disk in which are situated valve flaps (14) circumscribed by partial ring-shaped recesses. These are respectively flexibly connected with the remaining valve disk (15) by means of a web (17). The valve disk is clamped between pump head elements in an area circumscribing each respective valve. In order to avoid material displacements and deformations resulting from the clamping from acting upon the web and the valve flap (14), it is provided that an opening (19) of the valve disk (15) is situated in a connecting area between valve flap (14), web (17) and outer clamping (18), facing away from the valve flap (14). Material displacements originating from the clamping area (18) can thereby no longer influence the valve flap (14) and the web (17), since a transmission of these material deformations is interrupted in the area of the opening (19).

Abstract: A composite relatively flexible resilient flap member has a movable flap and is formed of composite reinforcing fibers such as nylon, carbon or polyester impregnated with elastomeric flexible fuel resistant material. A rigid sheet member formed of composite material comprising reinforcing fibers such as glass, carbon, polyester and nylon and epoxy stiffens the flap. The flap overlies a fuel fill opening in a support plate with a major portion of the flap member fixedly overlying the plate. The flap is offset in an opening of a mounting plate secured to the support plate. The stiffened flap member is preformed with a bend to form a resilient biased hinge when flattened, the hinge being spaced from the fuel fill opening. The flap member and rigid member have low inertia to assist in rapid closure. Other embodiments are disclosed. A fuel cell tank breather vent has a tube with a male valve slug having an elongated shank.

Abstract: A uni-directional fluid valve particularly for use as an exhalation valve for a filter mask comprises a flexible flap attached at one end to a concave portion of a seat. The mounting of the flap imparts to it a transverse curvature, stiffening the flap sufficiently for it to remain seated in the absence of a pressure differential across it even when orientated with the seat above the flap.