Abstract: A fluid management assembly and a thermal management system. The fluid management assembly has a first chamber and a first valve core located in the first chamber. The fluid management assembly has a throttle chamber. The first valve core has a conduction channel. The first chamber can communicate with other portions by means of a throttle channel or the conduction channel.

Abstract: In accordance with an example, a process control system includes a fluidic line having a longitudinal axis and including a fluidic connection. The fluidic connection has an axis angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the fluidic line. The process control system includes a primary block valve having an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port is coupled to the fluidic connection. The process control system includes a monoflange including a male portion forming an inlet port and including an external threaded surface. The monoflange includes an outlet and a flanged interface surrounding the outlet port of the monoflange. The monoflange includes a bleed port. The monoflange includes a bleed valve adapted to control fluid flow from the bleed port and a secondary block valve adapted to control fluid flow from the outlet port. The external threaded surface of the male portion threadably engages the outlet port of primary block valve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a port system for facilitating mixed solid/liquid content discharge from a portable tank especially vacuum tank trailer, discharge system. The system provides an enlarged sloped tank outlet system that overcomes the deficiencies of convention systems.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for instant beverage machines includes a tank, a water extraction pipe contained in the tank, a flow-meter connected to the extraction pipe, a pump, a first vibration-damping valve, a boiler, a second relief and safety valve, a water/steam faucet, a third beverage flow valve, and a recovery tank.

Abstract: A water diverting device comprises an inlet, two outlets, an upper and a lower sealing seats respectively for the outlets. The device further comprises a water diverting switch that fits with the sealing seats and used to switch over the outlets. The switch includes a sliding shaft and fixed base with a sliding through hole. The switch is provided with a retaining hook for holding the sliding shaft up and down direction. On the surface of the sliding shaft, there are the first and second stop positions for the hook part of the hook, first and second unidirectional slide channels. The switch has a spring pushing the shaft from its head towards its tail. The head of the shaft connects with a valve core, and positions of the sealing seats correspond with travel of the valve core. The water discharge direction is changed over by a diverting switch.

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: A poppet valve assembly to control a pneumatic actuator may include a housing having a central bore. A first module may be disposed within the central bore, and the first module may have a first and second poppet valve. A second module may also be disposed within the central bore, and the second module may have a third and fourth poppet valve. A supply of pressurized fluid may be in fluid communication with a plurality of control valves such that pressurized fluid from the control valves opens and closes the poppet valves. The supply of pressurized fluid may also be in fluid communication with the first module and the second module such that the opening and closing of the poppet valves controls the position of the pneumatic actuator.

Abstract: A device for adjusting and throttling the flow-rate of a fluid, particularly medical oxygen and compressed gases in general, which comprises a valve body which defines an input port and an output port for a fluid at high pressure; the input port is controlled by a high-pressure flow control element; an input duct is also provided for a low-pressure fluid which is connected to a rotating body with a control port which can be arranged at the calibrated holes provided in an adjustment disk and connected to at least one output duct; a single actuation handwheel is further provided which drives the high-pressure flow control element and the rotating body.

Abstract: A combination check valve and relief valve has a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, and a valve chamber operatively interposed between the inlet and outlet. A check valve may be integrated with the relief valve and therefore simplify a hydraulic system. The valve includes a relief valve member which is within the valve chamber. The valve also includes a resilient member with a first end and a second end. The first end of the resilient member operatively engages the relief valve member. The valve includes a setting member pressure-fit within the valve chamber to operatively engage the second end of the resilient member. The resilient member is resiliently biased between the setting member and the relief valve member to bias the relief valve member against a relief valve seat, whereby, when pressurized fluid communicates with the inlet, the resilient member is compressed, and the relief valve member disengages its seat to enable the fluid to pass through to the outlet.

Abstract: A fluid isolation valve having a valve body with a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid drain port with a valve in the fluid drain port. The valve body also defines a fluid flow channel, a drain flow channel and a valve portion, wherein the valve portion is disposed in the valve body to be communicated with the first fluid flow port, the second fluid flow port and the fluid drain port. A flow diversion device is also provided and is disposed within the valve portion. The flow diversion device is configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, such that when the flow diversion device is in the first configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the second fluid flow port. Consequently, when the flow diversion device is in the second configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the fluid drain port. The fluid flow can be decrease or stop by use of the valve within the fluid drain port.

Abstract: A fluid isolation valve having a valve body with a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid drain port with a valve in the fluid drain port. The valve body also defines a fluid flow channel, a drain flow channel and a valve portion, wherein the valve portion is disposed in the valve body to be communicated with the first fluid flow port, the second fluid flow port and the fluid drain port. At least one flow diversion device is also provided and is disposed within the valve portion. The flow diversion device is configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, such that when the flow diversion device is in the first configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the second fluid flow port. Consequently, when the flow diversion device is in the second configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the fluid drain port. The fluid flow can be decreased or stopped by use of the valve within the fluid drain port.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the flow-rate of a fluid, particularly medical oxygen and compressed gases in general, which comprises a valve body which defines an input duct for a low-pressure fluid which is connected to a rotary flow control element, which has an output port which can be arranged at the calibrated holes of a flow-rate adjustment disk; the calibrated holes are connected to an output duct; an actuation handwheel is also provided which is functionally associated with the rotary flow control element; the actuation handwheel comprises means for positioning the flow control element so that the output port is arranged at at least one of the calibrated holes.

Abstract: A line pressure diverter for placement between a rupture line and a rupture disc associated with a reactor. The line pressure diverter comprising a first passage, a second passage, a vacuum breaker and a check valve. The first passage being positioned to be in fluid communication with the rupture line at a first end and with a rupture disc at a second end. The second passage being positioned to be in fluid communication with the first passage and positioned at an angle relative to the first passage. The vacuum breaker being positioned so as to extend through and into the second passage. The check valve being positioned to be in fluid communication with the second passage, the check valve being rated at a rating below that of a rupture disc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exhaust gas control (EGC) valve. The EGC valve comprises a valve housing having at least one inlet port, at least one outlet port, and a flow channel having a centerline extending between the ports. A valve seat is adjacent an opening in the at least one outlet port. The EGC valve further comprises a rotatable actuator shaft offset from the centerline. At least one L-shaped valve armature is operably connected to the actuator shaft. The valve armature has a first leg and a second leg. The first leg is connected to the actuator shaft so that rotation of the actuator shaft in a first direction positions the second leg into sealing engagement with the valve seat to close the flow channel.

Abstract: The present invention is a device which includes a connecting coupling for connection with hydromassage water circulation pipes, the connecting coupling having first coupling portion with a first aperture connected with an inlet of a hydromassage orifice, a second coupling portion with a second aperture axially opposed to the first aperture, and at least a third coupling portion with at least a third aperture, arranged at an angle with respect to the first aperture, the third aperture connected with a water circulation pipe. The device also includes a plug, capable of closing the first aperture, which is axially movable, within a coupling chamber, between the first and the second aperture and which is supported by a stem placed axially through the second aperture. Externally to the coupling, a mechanism is provided which is capable of displacing the stem of the plug axially, so as to bring the plug alternately against the first aperture, or below, at some distance from the latter.

Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly for controlling gas supply includes a lower cover formed with a first chamber at an end thereof, a second chamber located adjacent to and communicating with the first chamber, a third chamber located adjacent to the second chamber, a fourth chamber located adjacent to and communicating with the third chamber, and a fifth chamber located at another end thereof and communicating with the fourth chamber, a base plate fixedly mounted on a bottom of the lower cover, a diaphragm mounted between the base and the bottom of the lower cover, a spring arranged between the base plate and the diaphragm, an upper cover formed with a first cavity at an end thereof, a second cavity at an intermediate portion thereof and a third cavity at another end thereof, whereby the solenoid valve assembly can be used for controlling for controlling gas supply to a main and an auxiliary burners as desired.

Abstract: A blower arrangement for detachment of a metallized belt from a sheet and for creating a braking force on a sheet, which belt and sheet are situated between platens of a press in a machine for printing sheet elements which comprises a bar arrangement near the exit of the press in which is provided a series of nozzles having the form of flattened parallelpipeds, each of these nozzles being sealed by a translational mobile cylindrical valve member movable perpendicular to an air supply duct with the valve member having a communication passage. The plane of the jets coming from the nozzles is directed approximately horizontally between the metallized belt and the sheet.

Abstract: According to the present invention, water regulation assemblies disposed in the water supply path of conventional fixtures are modified to include a pressure relief assembly which permits release of water under elevated pressures. A shut-off seal of a fixture is by-passed by a pressure relief water path which opens in response to elevated pressures. This permits relief of elevated pressure in water supply lines which might otherwise produce a burst event within the water supply lines. The path includes a stopper having a compressed channel that opens to release water at the elevated pressure.

Abstract: A gas inlet (4) an inlet passage (8), a stop valve (7), an outlet passage (9) and a gas outlet (5) are communicated orderly with one another within a valve casing (3). The outlet passage (9) is communicated with the inlet passage (8) through a gas charging passage (10). A check valve (11) for blocking a flow from the inlet passage (8) to the outlet passage (9) is arranged in the gas charging passage (10). When a vacant gas cylinder (1) is charged with a high-pressure gas, the charge gas is supplied to a gas charging mouthpiece (17) connected to the gas outlet (5) while the stop valve (7) is kept closed. Thereupon, an interior space (A) of the gas cylinder (1) is charged with the charge gas from the outlet (5) through the check valve (11) and the gas inlet (4) in order.

Abstract: A quick connect fluid coupling equipped with a check valve and a service valve includes a housing that has a primary passage and an auxiliary passage arranged in a T-shape construction. The primary passage is provided with a check valve and an outlet end adapted to receive a male connector member in a locking engagement. The outlet end is arranged at 90.degree. with the inlet end of the primary passage. The auxiliary passage is equipped with a service valve adapted for receiving a fluid pressure detecting head at an outlet end and shares the same inlet end with the primary passage.

Abstract: An inner body 3 of a single lever faucet contains channels 29 for cold and hot water, and carries a mixing valve 11 with an operating lever 1. The inner body fits within a casing 2, and is equipped with a quick coupling 16 on the discharge nozzle side. Attachment members 4, 5, 6 for mounting the inner body of an armature connection unit 7 in a building wall 23 are designed for flexible connection in a rotational direction, and are removable in an axial direction. The resulting single-point armature can be economically manufactured and mounted quickly without problems in the construction trade.

Abstract: An intake bypass valve comprising a primary tubular member, the member having a cavity at its central extent for the receipt of a spherical ball; a secondary tubular member coupled to the primary member, the secondary member adapted to direct the fluid from the central extent of the primary member; and a spherical ball rotatably positioned within the recess of the primary member, the ball adapted to be rotated about an axis, the ball having a central aperture therethrough with a diameter, the ball also having a clapper plate pivotally located in the wall of the ball, the clapper plate including a spring adapted to resiliently urge the plate into a closed position wherein its exterior surface is co-extensive with the wall of the ball, the plate adapted to be moved into an open position wherein the clapper plate is located within the aperture of the ball.

Abstract: Exhaust directing mechanisms are useful for directing exhaust gas flow from an inlet to either a vehicle dump body or a muffler means. A valve mechanism for a vehicle includes a valve body having a valving element mounted within the valve body and being rotatable to a first position upon movement of a dump body to a raised position to direct exhaust from an engine to a muffler. With the dump body in the lowered position the valving element is in the second position to direct exhaust to the dump body. This arrangement of components provides for rotation of the valving element to direct exhaust flow to the dump body or to the muffler.

Abstract: A multiple electromagnetic valve comprises a yoke and a port structure held by the yoke. The structure has therein a chamber from which two passages extend to the outside. Two electromagnets are mounted on the yoke, and two armatures for use with the electromagnets are pivotally supported by the yoke. The armatures are pivoted in a first direction when the electromagnets are energized. Springs are employed for biasing the armatures to pivot in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. Two valve bodies are respectively held by the armatures and arranged to close terminal ends of the passages when the armatures are pivoted in the first direction.

Abstract: A grain chute valve providing an enclosed valve member which will avoid leakage of grain between the valve member and the walls of the valve. Either two-way or three-way valves can be produced using the enclosed valve member of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shower brush and liquid soap dispenser combination for use in a shower. The soap dispenser has an inlet end which is connectable to the main water supply of the shower and an outlet end which is connectable to the brush. The inlet end of the dispenser includes a venturi feed to a liquid soap container in the dispenser such that water flowing through the water supply and into the soap dispenser draws liquid soap by suction through the venturi feed from the liquid soap container. The liquid soap is mixed with the water to form a soap and water mixture which is then fed by the water supply through the dispenser to the brush.

Abstract: A manifold fitting for a compressed air tank having an elongate main body with a passage therethrough from one end to the other. The main body has an end portion at one end of the passage adapted for attachment of the fitting to a tank and a second end portion at the other end of the passage. The main body further has an outlet member, a valve member, and a pressure relief safety valve, each of which are threaded into lateral openings in the main body. A fourth threaded lateral opening is provided for a pressure gauge.

Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a valve means operable to control the spillage of fuel from a high pressure pump. The valve means includes first and second valve elements connected by a pivotal beam carried on a pivot movable in the direction of valve closure when an actuator is energized. The first valve element is biased by a spring to the open position and through the beam the second valve element is held in the closed position by the pressure developed by the pump and the second valve element is urged to the open position by the pressure but can be held closed against the pressure by the actuator. When the actuator is de-energized the second valve element is urged open by the pressure to lower the pressure and the spring then opens the first valve element and closes the second valve element.

Abstract: A valve construction having a housing provided with a chamber and ports leading to the chamber and having an axially movable piston unit disposed in the chamber to interconnect certain of the ports together in relation to the axial position of the piston unit that is caused by a condition responsive device and a spring operatively associated with the piston unit, the piston unit comprising a plurality of pistons disposed in spaced substantially parallel relation and being secured together to be axially moved in unison in the chamber under the influence of the condition responsive device. The spring comprises a single coiled compression spring telescopically receiving the pistons therein, the pistons being of different lengths.

Abstract: A valve consisting of a rotating flapper type valve which covers an inlet d outlet opening in a missile base and being held open by the insertion of an inlet fitting of a supply duct into the valve for supplying conditioned air into a missile and the valve having spring means biasing it in the closed direction against the action of the supply duct and latch means which latches the flapper type valve in the closed position when said supply duct has been removed from the air inlet opening of the valve.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a vehicle includes a valve including a valving element movable to a first position upon movement of a portion of the vehicle body to a raised position, whereby exhaust from the vehicle engine is directed to a muffler, while with the portion of the vehicle body in a lowered position and with the valving element moved to a second position, the engine exhaust is directed partially through the muffler, and partially through a member of the body portion. An over-center spring is connected to the valving element to bias it towards its first and second positions whereas a plunger is connected to the valving element to move it to its second position in response to lowering of the vehicle body.