Abstract: A fitting device for delivering mixed water, comprising a first inflow line for feeding hot water and a second inflow line for cold water, wherein the first and second inflow lines lead into a mixing chamber for mixing cold and hot water, wherein provision is made of a first shut-off device for controlling and/or for shutting off the flow from the first inflow line into the mixing chamber, wherein the first shut-off device has a temperature-sensitive element to control the flow from the first inflow line in a manner dependent on the temperature, wherein the second inflow line has an inflow to the mixing chamber that is formed independently of the first shut-off device, wherein the mixing chamber has an outlet line for the outflow of the mixed water, wherein provision is made of a temperature-setting device for setting the temperature of the mixed water.

Abstract: Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.

Abstract: A cooktop, defining top and bottom surfaces, may include: cooking zones and a cavity in the top surface; and a device for operating and controlling the cooktop and for permitting downward exhaust of cooking vapors. The device may include, in order from the top surface, an apparatus holding elements that heat the cooking zones and control and monitor electronics for the cooktop, a first cooking vapor intake chamber in fluid communication with the cavity, a fan housing for a radial fan, and a second cooking vapor intake chamber in fluid communication with the cavity. The fan housing may be in fluid communication with the first and second intake chambers. The first intake chamber may be configured to divide the cooking vapors into a first portion, to be conveyed downward into the fan housing, and a second portion, to be conveyed upward into the fan housing through the second intake chamber.

Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve having a manually operable actuator for user selection of water temperature and flow rate, where the actuator is configured to permit both simultaneous and independent adjustment of the water temperature and the flow rate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent thermostatic water outflowing device in the field of sanitary wares. By using said intelligent thermostatic water outflowing device, the defects of the current thermostatic water outflowing devices are overcome, such as a relatively complicated whole structure, a high cost and a poor applicability to ordinary valves. The intelligent thermostatic water outflowing device of the invention comprises a body provided with a hot water inflowing passage, a cold water inflowing passage and a water outflowing passage, and a valve core assembly provided between the cold water inflowing passage, the hot water inflowing passage and the water outflowing passage within the body. The present device further includes a motor, a water temperature control circuit and a temperature sensor. The valve core rod of the valve core assembly is connected with the output shaft of the motor fixed within the body.

Abstract: A constant temperature and balanced pressure valve core with single handle comprises a valve cover, and a temperature adjusting assembly, a thermo-sensitive element, a put-off spring, an adjuster, combined in the chamber of the valve cover from top to bottom; and the valve cover is provided with a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and an water outlet; wherein the valve core also comprises a water division mechanism and an compacting sealing part; the water division mechanism matches with the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet, forming the cold water passage and hot water passage, and provides a cold water control port and a hot water control port that respectively match with the cold water passage and the hot water passage; the compacting sealing part forms seal with the inner wall of the valve cover, and holds the water division mechanism in the valve cover; the adjuster matches with the thermo-sensitive element and the put-off spring, and on the action of the thermo-sensitive element and the put-off

Abstract: A successive type constant temperature valve core with single handle comprises a valve cover, a temperature adjusting assembly, a thermo sensitive element and a control assembly for hot and cold inlet water, combining in the chamber of the valve cover from top to bottom, wherein, the control assembly for hot and cold water inlet comprises a holder of the thermo sensitive element, an adjuster, a put-off spring, a buffer spring and a holding piece.

Abstract: A device including a primary fluid inlet, a secondary fluid inlet, a mixing chamber connected to the primary fluid inlet via en ejector nozzle and to the secondary fluid inlet, a fluid outlet connected to the mixing chamber for outflow of gas from the mixing a chamber, a valve arrangement having a valve member arranged to influence the secondary fluid inlet so as to adjust the amount of gas entering the mixing chamber from the secondary fluid inlet and a a temperature-dependent regulator connected to the valve arrangement for controlling the position of the valve member and thereby the amount of gas entering the mixing chamber from the secondary fluid inlet in dependence upon the temperature of the gas flowing through the primary fluid inlet or the fluid outlet. An aircraft anti-icing system including such a device and the use thereof.

Abstract: The cartridge comprises two ceramic disks (20, 24) for regulating the temperature and flow of a mixture (M) of two entering fluids. In order to ensure that the temperature of the mixture remains lower than a predetermined value, the cartridge comprises thermostatic means (16) designed for, in the event of a high-temperature mixture, automatically shutting off, upstream from these disks, the circulation of the entering fluid (C) of the highest temperature.

Abstract: A hot water-water mixing faucet holds a control valve body in a balanced position between a bias spring and a temperature-sensitive coil spring. An adjusting screw 6a supports the bias spring in an axial direction to change setting of the supporting position of the bias spring, and a rear end side of the bias spring is supported by a supporting member which is formed separately from the adjusting screw. The supporting member is slidably inserted in the axial direction into a through-hole provided on the adjusting screw and is connected detachably to the adjusting screw by an abutting section provided in an area protruding from the through-hole toward the bias spring side. A lifting spring biases the supporting member to pull the supporting member back toward the side opposite to the bias spring to the adjusting screw 6a.

Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve having a manually operable actuator for user selection of water temperature and flow rate, wherein said actuator is configured to permit adjustment of water temperature and flow rate either independently of each other or simultaneously.

Abstract: A fluid delivery control system including a rotatable flow control member to provide a flow control signal to a controller and a rotatable temperature control member to provide a temperature control signal to a controller.

Abstract: Thermostatic mixing valves and systems for mixing fluids of dissimilar temperature are disclosed. A thermostatic mixing valve in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include an elongated valve body defining a cold fluid inlet, a hot fluid inlet, a mix fluid outlet and a mixing chamber, a fluid flow regulator for adjusting the flow of cold and hot fluid injected into the mixing chamber, and temperature selection means for adjusting the temperature of fluid contained within the mixing chamber. The valve body may have a vertical, in-line configuration wherein the hot fluid inlet, mixing chamber, and mix fluid outlet are substantially axially aligned along a vertical longitudinal axis of the valve body, allowing hot fluid to pass substantially vertically through the valve body towards the mix fluid outlet.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a thermostatic mixer, including a device for the dynamic regulation of the cold water flow which supplies the mixer. A resistance is generated to the flow of cold water supplied to the thermostatic mixer when small flows of mixed water are required, and said resistance is lifted or reduced when large flows of mixed water are required. Said operation is automatically carried out by devices for dynamic regulation of flow, whereby the flow cross-section provided for the incoming cold water is reduced when the drawn flow is reduced and a larger flow cross-section reestablished when a larger flow is required.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a water circulation system includes a bypass valve with an inlet and an outlet that permits recirculating flow of water from a hot water line of the water circulation system. The valve assembly also includes a shut-off valve with a valve body having a hot water inlet and a hot water outlet configured to be coupled to a fixture of the water circulation system. The shut-off valve is located proximate the fixture and operating in an open position allowing water to flow to the hot water outlet and a closed position restricting water from flowing to the hot water outlet. The shut-off valve is configured to move automatically from the open position to the closed position in a controlled manner to limit discharge, from the hot water outlet, of water having a temperature below a desired level.

Abstract: A fluid delivery control system including a rotatable flow control member to provide a flow control signal to a controller and a rotatable temperature control member to provide a temperature control signal to a controller.

Abstract: An automatic compensating valve, e.g., for individual shower and tub/shower combination fixtures, has a valve body defining cold and hot water inlet flow passageways, a mixing chamber, a mixed temperate water outlet flow passageway, and an axial bore. The valve includes a plunger that defines, with other elements of the valve, a first orifice for communication of the cold water inlet with said mixing chamber and a second orifice for communication of hot water inlet with mixing chamber. The plunger is mounted within a mixing subassembly for axial movement within the bore, including in response to temperature of water within the mixing chamber to vary the ratio of flow of cold water through the first orifice to flow of hot water through the second orifice. The first orifice and the second orifice are arranged for flow of water transverse to axial movement of the plunger within the bore.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a dual control thermostatic mixer with a regulator suited to stabilize the mixed water temperature upon exit, using a stabilizing mechanism and a switching device for choosing either spout or handset flow. It has a main body (A), a close, setting and commutation valve (B), a switch handle lever (C) and a water temperature-regulating knob (D). The main body of the mixer (A) has central part internally divided and separated by four ringed chambers were the switching valve set (B) operates. The switching valve set is made of a thermostatic regulator and a switching device that allow to regulate the water's temperature keeping it constant for use with a handset or directly to the spout.

Abstract: In a hot and cold water distribution system, cooled down water in the hot water distribution line is automatically drained toward the cold water distribution line by a connection system consisting essentially of a centrifugal pump in series with a valve oriented to prevent the flow of cold water into the hot water distribution line or of hot water into the cold water distribution line by the same valve.