Abstract: The utility model discloses a three way valve, which includes a three way valve body, and the three way valve body is provided with a water inlet channel, partition are provided in the center of the three valve body, and two water outlets are provided on the partition, and two water outlets are connected separately to two water outlet channels; A rotor is arranged above the partition, and the eccentric position of the bottom of the rotor is provided with a sealing leather bowl. When the rotor is rotated, the sealing leather bowl can sequentially seal the two water outlet. The utility model is capable of sequentially sealing the water outlet by the rotating rotor and the leather bowl synchronously rotating with the rotor, and can form two water outlet channels to separately discharge water or simultaneously discharge water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinged valve, comprising a handle, a valve body, a valve stem, a valve core, sealing rings, guide and a valve cover. The valve core is connected to the valve body by means of a hinge such that the valve core will be rotated around a rotation axis of the hinge. A locking hook and a positioning hole are provided on the valve stem. A positioning column, elastic buckles and guiding slot are provided on the guide. The positioning column is connected to the positioning hole of the valve stem and the guide is elastically assembled to the body of the valve stem under the effect of the elastic buckles of the guide, such that the guide and the valve stem will move synchronously without motion relative to each other. Rotating shafts and a guiding post are provided. The rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the connecting holes.

Abstract: A charging device may include an actuating device for actuating a control device. The actuating device may be coupled to the control device via an actuating rod. The actuating rod may be coupled to the control device via a guide piece rotatably mounted at two points in an outer actuator lever.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a valve-seal on a valve member that moves between an open and a closed position within a valve support housing for controlling fluid flow, particularly for use as a shut-off valve. In many embodiments, advancing the valve member sealingly engages the valve-seal with a valve seating area of the housing to close the valve and shut-off fluid flow through the housing, while retracting the valve member moves the valve-seal away from the seating area to allow fluid flow around the valve-seal and through the valve-seating area. In many embodiments, the valve member includes a proximal handle and angled ramp that engage with a helical ramp of the housing to translate rotation of the handle into axial movement of the member between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A flow rate control valve, which is capable of controlling the flow rate of a fluid that flows between a pair of ports by displacing a rod, includes a valve mechanism in an axial direction. The valve mechanism includes a body having the ports and a pair of fluid passages through which fluid supplied from the ports flows. The valve mechanism includes a sub-body disposed in an interior of the body, and in which the rod is screw-engaged in an advancing and retracting manner. The valve mechanism also includes a tubular shaped seat connected to an end of the sub-body, including a seat structure to seat the rod thereon, and a hole that communicates between one of the fluid passages and another of the fluid passages.

Abstract: The sanitary fitting has a control cartridge which is arranged in an end region of a fitting housing and defines a longitudinal axis (A). The control cartridge and an end, on this side, of the fitting housing are covered by a fitting cap. The fitting cap has a through-passage, through which an actuating shaft of the control cartridge is connected to an actuating lever which is arranged outside the fitting cap, said actuating shaft being pivotable about a pivot axis (B) that runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis (A). A deformable, annular covering element according to the invention is fastened by way of a first rim, facing the control cartridge, to a supporting ring arranged on the control cartridge, and engages in a sealing manner by way of a second rim around the actuating shaft or a connecting element seated thereon.

Abstract: A valve system (1) and a fluid flow system, in particular for an offshore installation, with a valve system (1) are disclosed. The valve system (1) comprises a valve housing (2) defining a fluid inlet (3) for receiving a fluid medium, and a fluid outlet (6) for delivering a fluid medium; at least one valve element (7) arranged in an interior part of the valve housing (2), the valve element(s) (7) being movable relative to the valve housing (2), the position of the valve element(s) (7) relative to the valve housing (2) determining a flow rate of fluid medium through the valve system (1) from the fluid inlet (3) towards the fluid outlet (6); a moving mechanism (4) arranged to cause movements of the valve element(s) (7); and a sealing member (5) arranged in an interior part of the valve housing (2), the sealing member (5) being capable of separating the interior of the valve housing (2) into a first part comprising the fluid inlet (3) and the fluid outlet (6), and a second part.

Abstract: A faucet, which includes a seat defining a bore, and a one-piece construction metallic valve stem movable toward and away from the seat, the improvement comprising retainer structure associated with a lower end portion of the structure defining a head to locate in axial alignment with the bore, and a shank, and a non-metallic elastomeric O-ring installed on the shank, the O-ring sized to fit the bore between the head and stem structure above the shank, the O-ring received in the bore and captivated to directly seal off between the shank and the bore, seating with the bore, and a second O-ring carried by the stem and sealing off between the stem and a second bore defined by a bonnet as the first defined O-ring is moved by the stem toward and away from the first defined bore.

Abstract: The invention relates to pipeline accessories and can be used for working medium flow control in pipelines in particular the pipelines having a high pressure and flow rate of working fluid. Technical result is achieved due to the fact, that the inventive valve comprises a body provided with inlet and outlet holes, a valve seat, a closure, connected to a drive and seal assemblies, where the body comprises a cylindrical insert and the closure is embodied in the form of a hollow sleeve consisted of two coupled cylindrical parts, the external diameter of the part thereof contacting the body constituting 0.9-1.1 of the internal diameter of the part thereof contacting the insert. Said invention makes it possible to reduce the forces for moving the closure and increase the stable operation of the valve. The inventive valve is characterized with respect to existing valves in that it ensures the stability of operational characteristics at any pressure of the medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid flow control valve for regulating the flow of fluid, and a method for assembling the valve. The fluid flow control valve includes a housing having a generally spherical exterior portion sized to pivotally cooperate within a coupling oriented at an opening of a pressurized fluid duct. A control member is provided having a retaining member received within an outlet end of a central bore of the housing. The control member is provided with a knob for manual rotation. A closure member is threadably engaged within the housing or the control member and is fixed for axial translation relative to the other. The closure member is further adapted to sealingly engage with an inlet end of the housing central bore. Rotation of the control member provides axial displacement to the closure member for varying flow of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: A needle valve assembly for providing fluid flow control includes a motor; an internally threaded valve body; and an externally threaded plunger threadably engaged with the internally threaded valve body and rotatably and reciprocally driven by the motor, wherein the valve body including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a flow chamber therebetween, the flow chamber including a flow chamber wall and a flow chamber outlet, the plunger including a flexible needle member reciprocating within the flow chamber outlet to provide variable flow control therethrough, the flexible needle member including a lip seal engageable with the flow chamber wall during reciprocation of the plunger and flexible needle member to provide a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A valve, such as a liquid level sight glass gage valve, has a valve unit and a passageway that extends through the valve unit. The passageway has a stem receiving area, a seal receiving area, and a bonnet receiving area that has a non-circular inner perimeter. A packing assembly is provided to isolate the bonnet receiving area from the fluid path. A bonnet is located within the bonnet receiving areas and has a non-circular outside surface for mating relationship with the non-circular inner perimeter of the valve unit. A valve stem is in sealing relationship with the packing assembly and selectively engages a valve seat. The stem threadably engages the bonnet. A bonnet nut is threadably received on the valve unit for securing the bonnet within the valve unit and allowing axial movement of the bonnet against the packing assembly, thereby effecting compression of the packing.

Abstract: A valve for a pressurized container includes a valve housing having a central bore and a port in the for connection of a nozzle. Preferably, the valve has a unidirectional stepped valve housing. In the housing is a central bore that includes an upper portion, lower portion and a middle portion. The lower portion is narrower than the middle portion which in turn is narrower than the upper portion. The port is provided in the middle portion of said housing to facilitate connection of a nozzle to the valve. The valve has a t-stem with a lower end having a key-way and a cavity for receiving the upper portion of the valve seat. The valve seat provides the primary valve seal when the valve is closed. The upper portion of the valve seat has a geometry for engaging the t-stem to provide a locked assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary device and method for microfluidic transport is disclosed as providing inter alia a passive check valve (100), a fluid inlet channel (210), a fluid outlet channel (220) and a pumping cavity (240). The fluid inlet channel (210) is generally configured to flow a fluid through the check valve (100). The check valve (100) generally provides substantially passive means for preventing or otherwise decreasing the incidence of purged outlet fluid re-entering either the pumping cavity (240) or the fluid inlet channel (210). Accordingly, the reduction of backflow generally tends to enhance overall pumping performance and efficiency. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve micropump operation in any microfluidic application.

Abstract: Governor valve device for a pressure fluid operated tool having a ball valve (23, 24), the valve ball (24) of which is provided in a cavity (25), open towards the seal ring (23) of the valve, in a movable piston (26). A spring-loaded member (30) urges the valve ball against the seal ring. By movement of the piston, the ball can be moved out of and into, respectively, a sealing position against the seal ring in order to permit and to prevent, respectively, the passage of pressure fluid to a drive chamber (17) in the tool.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve which is mechanically programmable to enable the control of flow rate and/or timing of the supply of fluid therethrough. The valve comprises a housing having an inlet and outlet portion. An axially extending passageway within the housing is in fluid communication with the inlet portion. A fluid flow control and timing mechanism is disposed within the axially extending passageway and configured to travel a defined path(s) along the axis thereof when pressurized fluid is supplied to the passageway. The fluid flow control and timing mechanism is configured to cooperate with the outlet portion to control the timing and flow rate of fluid therethrough. To enable the flow control mechanism to traverse the defined path(s) of travel, a biasing mechanism is associated with the fluid flow control and timing mechanism to respond to the application of pressurized fluid into the axially extending passageway.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel faucet with a non-circular slider assembly to which a resilient seat-washer is attached. In a preferable embodiment of the invention the slider assembly has a hexagonal cross-section. In embodiments of the invention the slider assembly is driven by a rotatory stem operated with a handle. The rotatory stem is provided with a helical groove mating with a faucet body of a complementary shape so that upon rotation of the stem the slider assembly is advanced towards or withdrawn from a sealing seat. Thus, when the handle of the stem is rotated by a user, the stem and the hexagonal slider assembly associated with it, are moved by the interacting force generated between the pair of helical threads, towards or away from the seat depending on the rotation direction.

Abstract: A torch valve for pressurized fuel includes a valve body having a central, axial bore and a valve needle threadedly mounted in the bore for selectable axial positioning in the bore. A inlet portion of the bore forms an inlet connectable to a source of pressurized fuel. A second portion of the bore carries the valve needle. An outlet passage communicates with the bore at a point approximately where the second portion joins the first portion. The outlet passage extends laterally from the bore to open at an outlet orifice on the outer surface of the valve body. The outlet orifice includes means for attaching a torch and igniter assembly to the valve body. The needle includes a stem that terminates in a needle tip. An annular ridge extends from the stem spaced from the tip and defines a first groove between the ridge and stem. A second groove is formed in the stem spaced from the first groove. Each of the first and second grooves carries a resilient sealing ring.

Abstract: A flow selector valve is described in which a valve housing with a central bore is provided. The housing includes a plurality of axially spaced discharge openings and an intake opening openly communicating with the central bore. An elongated spool member, complementary to the central bore of the valve housing is slidably mounted in the central bore for axial movement therein. The spool member includes an internal chamber extending axially from a closed end within the spool member to an open end. The open spool end is in open communication with the intake opening of the housing. The spool member also includes at least one gate opening between the external spool surface and its internal chamber. A driver is connected to the spool member for selectively moving the spool member axially within the bore.

Abstract: A butterfly valve (30) in which an actuator (38) is secured to the plate (36). The actuator (38) is carried with the plate (36) when the latter moves. The plate (36) may be revolvable and translatable relative to the shaft (42). The actuator (38) may be used to open and adjust a pilot valve (94) secured to and carried with the plate (36), and to revolve or translate the plate (36) relative to the shaft (42) in order to vary hydrodynamic torque exerted on the plate (36).

Abstract: The invention is a butterfly-type check valve (8) wherein the valve plate (18) moves translationally relative to a pivot axis (90) and incident to its own rotational movement. The invention employs biasing means (102, 104, 108) for initiating movement of the valve plate when the latter is at a closed rotational position, thereby eliminating the need for a pilot valve.

Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A valve seat formed from the valve body between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet for the passage of fluid therebetween. A movable valve member formed from ceramic material is positioned in the valve body between the valve seat and the fluid outlet for controlling the flow of fluid through the valve seat. The valve member is axially movable relative to the valve seat, with the quantity of fluid flowing through the seat to the fluid outlet being directly proportional to the distance between the valve member and the valve seat.

Abstract: A butterfly-type check valve (8) in which a valve plate (18) moves translationally relative to a pivot axis (90) and incident to rotational movement (118) of the plate. The translational movement is effected by mechanical links (38, 40) which are pivotally secured to the plate and a support assembly (52, 54, 56, 76, 78). The translational movement is guided by two trunnions (30, 32) pivotally secured to the support assembly, and two rods (20, 22) rigidly secured to the plate and extending through the trunnions.

Abstract: A butterfly valve method and apparatus (10) employing a variably positionable pivot shaft (30). The apparatus (10) comprises a duct (16), a valve plate (12), and a pivot shaft (30). Near closed rotational positions of the valve plate (12), the plate is pivotally supported by a support shaft (18) which is movably secured to the duct (16). Over a substantial range of open rotational positions, the valve plate (12) is pivotally supported by the pivot shaft (30), which is translationally movable relative to the valve plate (12) so that fluid-dynamic torque exerted on the plate can be altered. The method comprises the steps of rotationally moving the valve plate (12) away from the closed position whereby fluid-dynamic torque is increased, and translationally moving the pivot shaft (30) relative to the valve plate whereby the torque is then decreased.

Abstract: A butterfly valve includes a duct defining a fluid flow path and a plate-like valve member pivotal in the duct to in one position span and close the latter. The valve member is pivotal to a second position spanning the duct and extending parallel to the flow path to allow fluid flow therein. Means are provided for altering the effective area distribution of the valve member about its pivot axis to decrease the operating torque required by the inventive valve in comparison with conventional butterfly valves.

Abstract: A brake bleeder valve includes a spring biased ball check valve which allows bleeding of brake wheel cylinders by a single individual. The brake bleeder valve has an elongated generally cylindrical body terminating at a lower end in a conical tip dimensioned for engagement in a complementary formed valve seat in a brake wheel cylinder. An intermediate portion of the body has external threads for engagement with complementary formed threads in a brake wheel cylinder. An upper end of the body terminates in a frusto conical hose fitting and an enlarged hexagonal wrench flat portion is formed between the hose fitting and the intermediate threads. An enlarged diameter spherical seat is formed within the hose fitting and movably receives a spherical spring urged check ball. An O-ring around the body portion prevents air leakage past the threads. The central bore has a laterally extending outlet adjacent the conical tip portion.

Abstract: A drain and shutoff valve assembly for a water pressure tank. The lower end of the tank is provided with a non-circular opening within which the drain and shutoff valve assembly is mounted. The assembly includes a plastic body having an outer non-circular section, which is received within the opening in the tank, and an inner section having a larger cross-sectional area than the outer section. The valve body is provided with a drain passage which can be opened and closed by a needle-type valve. An annular seal is disposed between the inner section of the body and the inner surface of the tank, while a retaining clip is engaged with a groove in the outer section of the body and bears against the outer surface of the tank to hold the valve body in position within the tank opening.

Abstract: A valve and handle assembly is disclosed for controlling the flow of breathing oxygen from lightweight oxygen cylinders. The valve provides a stem extending from the valve formed with a plurality of barbs which provide ramps and shoulders. The stem also provides opposed wrenching flats. A handle formed of polyvinyl chloride or the like is provided with a through bore having ramps and shoulders proportioned to mate with ramps and shoulders on the stem. The handle also provides opposed flats. The handle is sufficiently elastically deformable to allow it to be assembled on the stem by axial movement. After assembly, the shoulders on the handle engage shoulders on the stem to permanently secure the handle in position. When installed, the handle returns to a substantially unstressed condition so that crack-inducing stresses do not exist in the material forming the handle and a permanent, strong connection is provided between the handle and the stem.

Abstract: The valve includes a valve member adapted to be moved axially between open and closed positions in a valve housing when the valve member is rotated. The valve member includes a passage for admitting air into a vacuumized vessel and includes a separate passage for draining liquid from the vessel when the valve member is in its open position. An O-ring establishes a primary seal between the valve member and the valve housing and is retained within the housing in all positions of the valve member.

Abstract: A closing and filling unit having a piston valve (22) whose closure member (28) is provided with axial openings. A rotatable and slidable element (32) is provided for actuating the valve. Arrangements (35, 40, 41, 33, 36) are provided for utilizing the pressure of the fluid to force the element (32) into engagement with the piston (28). The device is adapted to be detachably fixed to the body of the valve by means of a screw-threaded boss through which extends an actuating rod (37) which is rigid with a piston (36) sliding in a chamber (33).

Abstract: A large manually operated leak-proof corrosion-proof low-cost shut-off or stop valve for handling high pressure refrigerant liquids and/or gases comprises a valve body formed of two sheet metal hemispheres welded to the periphery of a circular metal valve plate having a fluid passage therethrough and hollow cylindrical metal tubes welded to the hemispheres along the edges of circular holes cut in the hemispheres. One tube on each hemisphere serves for fluid flow. Another internally and externally threaded tube on one hemisphere serves as a valve sleeve through which a rotatable and axially shiftable externally threaded valve spindle extends. The inner end of the valve spindle is secured to a valve disc which releasably engages a valve seat around the fluid flow passage in the valve plate. The outer end of the valve spindle is secured to the hub of a hand-wheel which is rotatable to open and close the valve.

Abstract: A large manually operated leak-proof corrosion-proof low-cost shut-off or stop valve for handling high pressure refrigerant liquids and/or gases comprises a valve body formed of two sheet metal hemispheres welded to the periphery of a circular metal valve plate having a fluid passage therethrough and hollow cylindrical metal tubes welded to the hemispheres along the edges of circular holes cut in the hemispheres. One tube on each hemisphere serves for fluid flow. Another internally and externally threaded tube on one hemisphere serves as a valve sleeve through which a rotatable and axially shiftable externally threaded valve spindle extends. The cylindrical inner end of the valve spindle extends into a cylindrical recess in a valve disc which releasably engages a valve seat around a fluid flow passage in the valve plate.

Abstract: A novel variable proportioning valve for balanced pressure proportioning systems and variable liquid proportioning system incorporating such a valve. The valve is adjustably operable in a system to proportion or meter two liquids, for example, at constant pre-selected percentages with a resultant substantially constant or fixed ratio of the liquids even under varying flow conditions. The principles can be used with different and additional fluids. The variable proportioning valve incorporates in the body thereof a flow control plug coacting with an outlet port to control net outlet flow, and the plug is capable of having such configurations and sizes whereby relative motion between the valve plug and the port can provide a wide range of flow outputs of different specific characteristics. The valve has a construction permitting ease of disassembly for valve plug removal and replacement for purposes of repair, or for altering the operating characteristics of the valve, and therefore, that of the system.

Abstract: Valve apparatus for controlling flow of particulate material, such as sand or other abrasive material, from a tank or hopper. The valve has a unitary plunger which is movable axially with respect to a lateral particulate material inlet between positions closing and opening the inlet, the plunger being moved by rotation of a threaded portion of the plunger through an internally threaded cap or bonnet opening. The valve body passage through which the plunger is disposed, and the plunger itself, are formed to have abrasion-resistant surfaces. A lateral air pipe nipple sealed to the valve body receives the abrasive material flowing through the valve for use in sand blasting operations.

Abstract: An all-plastic valve including a molded plastic housing, a molded plastic retaining nut, and a molded plastic valve stem.

Abstract: A three way cock for filter press plates comprising a cock body defining a cylinder portion, a foot portion extending parallel to the cylinder portion, for applying the cock to the side of the plate, and a flange portion connecting the cylinder portion and foot portion through which extend a pair of fluent passages that connect the bore of the cylinder portion, and upper and lower ports formed in the cock cylinder portion with correspondingly located fluent passages of the plate. The cock cylinder portion has reciprocably mounted in same a spool valve member that shifts longitudinally of the cylinder portion under the action of opposed cam surfaces formed in the cylinder portion, and an end cap received over the upper end of the cylinder portion through which the valve member extends for keying connection to an operating knob for turning the valve member to move it between the three operating positions of the cock.