Abstract: A valve actuator includes a housing, a motor disposed on the housing, a driving gear coupled to a motor shaft of the motor, a transmission gear which is in external contact with the driving gear and rotates according to a predetermined gear ratio when the driving gear rotates, an output shaft including a main body and a plurality of protrusions radially protruding from the main body and spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction, an output gear coupled to the output shaft and in external contact with the transmission gear, a stopper disposed in the housing and limiting a rotation radius of the output gear, and an elastic member disposed between a lower portion of the plurality of protrusions and a lower plate of the housing.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a valve assembly having a ring gear, an array of first rotary valve bodies, an array of second rotary valve bodies, and a sealing plate. Each of the first rotary valve bodies includes at least one first flow path formed therethrough and each of the second rotary valve bodies includes at least one second flow path formed therethrough. The sealing plate includes a plurality of flow openings formed axially therethrough with each of the flow openings configured to provide fluid communication between one of the first flow paths of the array of first rotary valve bodies and one of the second flow paths of the array of second rotary valve bodies. Rotation of the ring gear causes selective rotation of the first and second rotary valve bodies to alter the flow configuration present between the arrays of the first and second rotary valve bodies.

Abstract: Technologies are described for a bonnet assembly of a diaphragm valve. The bonnet assembly may comprise a handwheel. The bonnet assembly may comprise a housing. The housing may include a housing base. The housing base may include a top, a bottom, and four sides. Body stud heads of body studs of a body assembly may be in contact with an edge of the top of the housing base. The bonnet assembly may be configured to secure to the body assembly with the body stud heads at least partially exposed.

Abstract: A diaphragm assembly for a mass flow controller is disclosed. The diaphragm assembly includes an aperture, side walls extending from the aperture and disposed about a central axis, the side walls including multiple convolutions, and a poppet including an interior surface facing the aperture and exterior sealing surface. At least a portion of the diaphragm assembly moveable extends and retracts within a control valve cavity of the mass flow controller. A push rod extending from the interior surface of the poppet moves, responsive to an actuator of the mass flow controller, to enable the exterior sealing surface of the poppet to open and close a flow path through the control valve cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ball valve, including a drive mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a valve body assembly and a valve core component. The transmission mechanism is configured to drive the valve core component to act through the drive mechanism. The valve body assembly includes a first valve body component and a second valve body component. The first valve body component is fixedly connected to the second valve body component. The valve body assembly is formed with a containing cavity. The transmission mechanism includes a first gear ring, and at least part of the valve core component is fixedly connected to or in position-limiting fit with the first gear ring. The valve core component includes a platform part and a plane part. The platform part is located at or adjacent to a rotating center of the valve core component.

Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.

Abstract: A valve device is provided with a valve body driving member rotated by driving force from a drive source, and a valve body rotating in a circumferential direction integrally with the valve body driving member. Fitting parts fitted one another are formed in the lower surface of the valve body driving member and the upper surface of the valve body. The valve body has hole parts formed therethrough in the axial direction thereof. Groove parts that are flow channels linking from the outer peripheral surface of the valve body to the hole parts are formed in the upper surface of the valve body. The fitting parts and the groove parts on the valve body side have connecting parts that are portions where the fitting parts and the groove parts are formed continuously in the upper surface of the valve body without being separated by other elements constituting the valve body.

Abstract: A brushless servo includes a housing, a motor, a printed circuit board (PCB), a servo output shaft and a gear transmission mechanism that are accommodated within the housing. The motor includes a motor output shaft that is arranged in parallel with the servo output shaft. The gear transmission mechanism includes a number of gearsets that connect the motor output shaft to the servo output shaft. Each gearset has a gear and a pinion that is smaller than the gear, and each of a first one of the gearsets and a last one of the gearsets is arranged in a manner that the gear is below the pinion thereof. Each of the rest of the gearsets is arranged in a manner that the gear is above the pinion thereof.

Abstract: A faucet connector comprises a pipe set having one or more branch pipes connected to a main connecting pipe. The faucet connector also comprises one or more valves each disposed with a water stoppage mechanism and a driving element. A casing set is disposed with one or more than one rotational base. One or more knobs each has a handle and a driving element and respectively and rotationally fits onto the corresponding rotational base. The driving element of each of the knobs is respectively linked to the driving element of the corresponding valve, and a pivot of each of the knobs is inclined at an angle with a pivot of the corresponding valve.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and controlling fluid flow comprises an orifice plate defining a variable opening, wherein the orifice plate includes an outer assembly comprising a central opening and an inner assembly extending through the central opening. Another embodiment comprises a plurality of blades disposed parallel to each other, wherein the blades are pivotable along its longitudinal axis and include at least one low-flow blade or partial blade and a plurality of high-flow blades The flow device regulates high and very low volumes of fluid with precision, inexpensively, with superior acoustics, reduced energy, a simpler design, and prevents building infiltration. The high turndown device permits use at lower velocities, thereby reducing noise generation and eliminating need for sound-attenuating liners. The high rangeability device combines several part numbers into fewer parts, thereby streamlining product portfolios.

Abstract: A fluid monitoring apparatus includes a housing and a tracer sensor attached to an exterior of the housing. The housing has at least one flow passage for a fluid sample and a port for the tracer sensor to monitor the fluid sample in the housing. In one example, the monitoring apparatus may include a plurality of tracer sensors attached to the housing, wherein the tracer sensors are interchangeably attached to the housing. In one embodiment, the monitoring apparatus may be attached to a first well for detecting the presence of a tracer in the first well, wherein the tracer is supplied from a second well.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate generally to portable devices for controlling operation of a valve. The apparatus may comprise a main body, an anchoring portion, a contacting member, and a gear assembly. The anchoring portion may be securable to the main body and operable to restrict a movement of the main body relative to the valve body. The contacting member may be securable to the main body and rotatable relative to the main body. The contacting member may be operable to contact with a portion of the control member. The gear assembly may be configurable to provide, from an output portion, one or more of a plurality of selectable output torques to the control member via the contacting member based on an input torque received from an input portion. The magnitude of each selectable output torque may be greater than or equal to the magnitude of the input torque.

Abstract: A rotationally adjustable valve is disclosed whereby the user is able to control the flow of fluids from complete shutoff to maximum flow by rotating the adjustment means of the valve, said rotation being axial to the flow of the fluid. Additionally, the user is able to attach high and low pressure test probes directly to the valve, as it is rotatably adjusted, so that additional equipment is not required next to the valve. An embodiment of this invention includes the use of an adjustable Cv disk to set the maximum flow of the valve, rather than just create a simple 180° on/off, very similar to a current 90° ball valve that this device will replace.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas control device for an internal combustion engine includes a common valve body for controlling a flow in an exhaust-gas channel and for controlling a flow in a bypass channel. The valve body is rotatably arranged in a housing and controls outlet openings of the exhaust-gas channel and of the bypass channel. In one rotational position, the valve body closes an inlet channel by a base and thus interrupts the flow. At the same time, the exhaust-gas channel and the bypass channel are separated from each other.

Abstract: The invention provides a hard seal plug valve, comprising a valve body, wherein a tapered plug is arranged in the valve body, a bonnet is arranged at an upper part of the valve body, a drive valve rod penetrates the bonnet, an elastic hold-down mechanism is sheathed on the drive valve rod and arranged on a plug bearing seat, the plug bearing seat is connected with the tapered plug, and the plug bearing seat is held down when the elastic hold-down mechanism extends; and the hard seal plug valve characterized in that a telescopic mechanism is sheathed on the drive valve rod, the plug bearing seat is pushed upward when the telescopic mechanism extends, a valve rod bearing seat is arranged at the bottom of the drive valve rod, ends of the valve rod bearing seat pass through a planetary reduction mechanism, and the tapered plug is connected with the planetary reduction mechanism and rotates with the drive valve rod by the planetary reduction mechanism.

Abstract: A diaphragm valve has a valve body with a passage to be opened to allow fluid to pass through the valve body and to be closed to prevent fluid from passing through the valve body, and has a bonnet assembly with a pressure ring to load and unload a diaphragm based on a first spring constant to seal a peripheral portion of the diaphragm, and a compressor to close or open the passage of the valve body. The valve body and bonnet assembly have a connection that allows the valve body and bonnet assembly to be substantially fixed together with a second spring constant that is substantially higher than and independent from the first spring constant.

Abstract: The safety protection device contains a control unit, a transmission unit, and a throttle unit. The control method contains the following steps: step A: setting a condition parameter X of the control unit; step B: engaging the safety protection device into an operational mode; step C: determining if an external condition X0 satisfies the condition parameter X; if yes, continuing to the step D; otherwise, returning to the step B; and step D: turning off the throttle unit through the transmission unit driven by the control unit. A valve is configured inside the throttle unit and connected to a base through a driving device and to the transmission unit. The control unit contains an energy storage/release device configured on the throttle unit. A moveable block is configured inside the energy storage/release device. The transmission unit, together with the block, controls the open and close of the valve.

Abstract: A valve device for controlled introduction of a blowing medium into plastic parisons, includes at least one controllable valve body, at least one actuating device, and a control device for controlling the actuating device. The actuating device is at least indirectly operatively connected to the valve body, and includes at least one piezoelectric actuator, wherein by actuation of the actuating device and control of the piezoelectric actuator, which is associated therewith, by the control device in dependence on the current impressed into the piezoelectric actuator and/or the voltage applied thereto, the valve body can be moved from an open position into a closed position and vice versa, and in the closed position a main flow path for introduction of the blowing medium into the plastic parisons is closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for housed or housingless valves; in particular for valves for pipelines for transporting liquid or gaseous medium, preferably for pipelines above a nominal diameter of DN 100 or channels, having a drive motor, having a gearing (2), and having an emergency running drive (3) by means of which the gearing (2) can be actuated independently of the drive motor, wherein as a drive motor a servo motor (4) is provided which has a measuring device which determines the respectively present position of the servo motor (4) in relation to its initial position and outputs corresponding measured values, a working memory is provided into which the measured values of the measuring device of the servo motor (4) are written, an electronic control unit (8) is provided which reads out the measured values of the measuring device of the servo motor (4); and performs position control of the servo motor (4) and therefore of the actuating device on the basis of the measured values from the

Abstract: A hemostatic valve apparatus used in medical procedures that provides rapid activation of a sealing mechanism resulting in lower blood loss during use of the sealing device. The valve apparatus incorporates an actuator and two mechanisms that counter-rotate opposite ends of a sealing tube.

Abstract: Valve device is provided with poppet valve for opening and closing flow path. Thread part is formed on shaft of this poppet valve, and driving gear is screwed into this thread part. Driving gear is rotated via pinion by motor, and thereby the poppet valve is moved to advance and retreat so as to control opening and closing of the flow path. Driving gear is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the pinion and the axial direction of the poppet valve while remaining engaged with pinion, and is normally held at a predetermined non-operating position by spring (biasing means). With this, even when the poppet valve is seated on the valve seat and has stopped moving, the driving gear moves, when further rotated, against the biasing force of spring from the non-operating position in the axial direction, and absorbs an impact that is applied to the driving means or the like. Damage of the driving means and the like due to the impact load can be prevented.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a valve system is provided. The handle assembly includes a first gear coupled to an input shaft, a handle coupled to the input shaft, a second gear coupled to an output shaft and positioned to engage the first gear, and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: A shutter valve for regulating pressure and controlling fluid flow comprising: an actuator ring comprising a plurality of gear teeth, the gear teeth driven by a mating gear; a plurality of arm pin bosses, each pin boss affixed within an inside circumference of the actuator ring, each arm pin boss further comprising a hinge pin aperture; three or more pivot arms, each pivot arm having a first end and a second end, the first end forming a hinge and mounted to a hinge pin aperture of an arm pin boss; three or more obturator elements; and a housing defining a cavity for holding the actuator ring, the pivot arms and the obturator elements.

Abstract: A valve opening and closing mechanism includes: an input shaft 2 driven by a power source; two or more output shafts 5, 6 respectively including valves 3, 4; power transmission members that transmit power from the input shaft 2 to the respective output shafts 5, 6 with varying a phase of the power; and preload application members that apply preloads respectively to the output shafts 5, 6 and the power transmission member in opposite directions. The output shafts 5, 6 may be separated from the power transmission member.

Abstract: A low-cost safety valve for gas lines and similar supply lines that can be remotely activated via a secure wireless link employing a low leakage sealing mechanism that is compatible with low energy actuators to for extended battery life. A miniaturized controller and wireless electronics assembly provides the control mechanism for actuating the valve, as well as reporting data regarding the valve status to wireless interrogators or external networks via an ad hoc wireless network. A variety of simple magnetic valve operating mechanisms can be implemented with the miniaturized electronic control circuits and the valve body. Such control actuation mechanisms enable automatic resetting or manual resetting valves. The gas line shut off valve can provide important safety benefits at an affordable price.

Abstract: The invention provides a motor-operated valve including a planetary gear mechanism achieving a greater reduction gear ratio without increasing the number of teeth of the gears, thereby enabling downsizing. In a planetary gear mechanism 1, a sun gear 91 functioning as an input gear receives smaller load than an internally toothed output gear 45, so gears (second planet gears 95) having a smaller module are connected to the planet gears 93, and the sun gear 91 is in engagement with the second planet gears 95. The sun gear 91 is formed of a same module as the second planet gears 95. The rotation of the sun gear 91 is reduced in speed and transmitted to the second planet gears 95, and rotation of the second planet gears 95 rotated at a reduced speed is further reduced by the slight difference in the numbers of teeth of the ring gear 44 and the internally toothed output gear 45 before being output.

Abstract: A device for airflow regulation in an air damper is disclosed. The device includes a twist sleeve of flexible material, the cross section of which substantially conforms to an outer tube in which the flow takes place, one end of the twist sleeve being disposed on the inner side of the outer tube and the other end of the twist sleeve being disposed in a tube sleeve which can be rotated under an axial displacement controlled in relation to the rotation. The outer diameter of the tube sleeve is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer tube, so that the tube sleeve slides easily in the outer tube. The tube sleeve is provided with a helical slot. The rotation of the tube sleeve is achieved by a gearwheel adapted to cooperate with the helical slot to pull around the tube sleeve.

Abstract: A coaxial valve for regulating and blocking a fluid medium having a valve housing having at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening and a flow duct connecting the inlet opening to the outlet opening; a tubular valve sleeve disposed in an axially movable manner in a portion of the flow duct and having an inflow and an outflow opening for the medium, wherein the inflow and outflow openings open into the flow duct; a closure member disposed in the valve housing and arranged coaxially with the valve sleeve and configured to close the inflow opening; and a drive configured to axially move the valve sleeve and having an electric servomotor and a transmission part coupled between the servomotor and the valve sleeve, the transmission part configured to transmit an axial movement to the valve sleeve.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprising an adapter plate assembly comprising an adapter plate, a bonnet with a center and a threaded shaft extending through the center of the bonnet; an actuation assembly comprising an outer enclosure and an outer magnetic cartridge that is magnetically coupled to an inner magnetic cartridge; and an inner valve assembly comprising an inner enclosure and a planetary gear subassembly comprising one or more planetary gears.

Abstract: A valve including a body that defines first and second ducts that open out into a third duct. The first duct is provided with a first shutter and the second duct is provided with a second shutter connected to drive means arranged to move the shutters in a normal mode of operation in which the second shutter is in the closed position and the first shutter is adjustable in position between an open position and a first closed position, a stop mode in which the second shutter is in its closed position and the first shutter is in its first closed position, and a secondary mode of operation in which the second shutter is in its open position and the first shutter is in a second closed position.

Abstract: A valve assembly for the coolant system of an internal combustion engine including a housing, at least two coaxially disposed rotary valves journaled in such housing, each of such valves having an axially disposed fluid passageway communicable with an inlet port of such housing and at least one passageway communicating with the axially disposed passageway and communicable with an outlet port of the housing upon a particular orientation of such valve, and a drive gear operatively connected to such valves, operative to rotate such valves to different degrees.

Abstract: A full flow quick connect fluid coupling that reduces spillage using a convex and a concave ball valve mounted each in a separate coupling body that are joined together where the ball valves seal together and are sequentially rotated using one activation lever to first rotate a first ball valve 90 degrees and then rotating a second ball valve 90 degrees using a gear drive mechanism. A handle button release lock and a secondary handle lock ensure that the valves are not opened until the bodies are joined and locked together in sealing engagement. A lock mechanism is used to lock the bodies together and to provide a lock tab that prevents the ball valves from being opened until the lock mechanism is closed.

Abstract: A device, and a valve including such a device, for converting a pivoting movement of a pinion into a translational movement of a slide. The pinion is mounted to pivot relative to a slide mounting member including a fixed tubular wall. The tubular wall is provided with at least one cam surface acting on a follower roller mounted on a mounting part connected to the pinion in rotation and to the slide in translation. The pinion is carried by the mounting member coaxially with the tubular wall.

Abstract: A valve has a body having a rotatable valve element. A drive mechanism has a drive input member and a drive output member that are coupled to the valve element for rotating the valve element. A shear member is operatively located within the drive mechanism between the drive input member and the drive output member for shearing in the event the force to rotate the valve element is excessive. The valve has indicia indicating open and closed positions for the valve element. An indicator is mounted to output drive member to properly align with the indicia regardless whether the shear member has sheared or not.

Abstract: A low-cost safety valve for gas lines and similar supply lines that can be remotely activated via a secure wireless link employing a low leakage sealing mechanism that is compatible with low energy actuators to for extended battery life. A miniaturized controller and wireless electronics assembly provides the control mechanism for actuating the valve, as well as reporting data regarding the valve status to wireless interrogators or external networks via an ad hoc wireless network. A variety of simple magnetic valve operating mechanisms can be implemented with the miniaturized electronic control circuits and the valve body. Such control actuation mechanisms enable automatic resetting or manual resetting valves. The gas line shut off valve can provide important safety benefits at an affordable price.

Abstract: A firefighting fluid delivery device includes a device body with a fluid passage through which a fluid flows, a fluid flow restrictor member pivotable about a pivot axis to selectively open or close the passage to thereby open or close the device, and an actuator for selectively pivoting the fluid flow restrictor member. The device further includes a sealed rotary sensor that is rotatably coupled to the fluid flow restrictor member for detecting the rotary position of the fluid flow restrictor member to thereby determine the opened or closed state of the device.

Abstract: A valve and a hydraulic controller are provider. The valve may combine a rotary-to-linear converter with the hydraulic controller to provide for at least two mechanisms for actuating the valve. Additionally, the valve may include a mechanical lock mechanism suitable for securing the valve at a desired flow position. The mechanical lock mechanism may also provide overload protection. That is, the mechanical lock mechanism may “slip” or disengage if torque forces reach undesired levels. The hydraulic controller may enable a “stepping” mode of control and “fast actuation” mode of control. The “stepping” mode may deliver a discrete quantity of a fluid, while the “fast actuation” mode may deliver a continuous quantity of the fluid.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising a first flange, second flange, ball, inner magnetic cartridge, outer magnetic cartridge, and planetary gear assembly. The inner magnetic cartridge is situated inside of the outer magnetic cartridge, and the inner and outer magnetic cartridges actuate the valve. The planetary gear assembly is situated between the inner magnetic cartridge and the ball. The planetary gear assembly comprises one or more planetary gear phases, each planetary gear phase comprising a step-down gear. Each planetary gear phase comprises one or more planetary gears that engage with the inner teeth of the outer ring of the planetary gear assembly and with a step-down gear. The invention further comprises a pressure equalization system comprising inner and outer equalization tubes, a piston situated between the inner and outer equalization tubes, and either a piston spring or spring washer stack that biases the piston in the direction of the clean oil.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising a first flange, second flange, ball, inner magnetic cartridge, outer magnetic cartridge, and planetary gear assembly. The inner magnetic cartridge is situated inside of the outer magnetic cartridge, and the inner and outer magnetic cartridges actuate the valve. The planetary gear assembly is situated between the inner magnetic cartridge and the ball. The planetary gear assembly comprises one or more planetary gear phases, each planetary gear phase comprising a step-down gear. Each planetary gear phase comprises one or more planetary gears that engage with the inner teeth of the outer ring of the planetary gear assembly and with a step-down gear.

Abstract: A valve assembly (1) comprising a valve housing (2), a stem (4) that is disposed perpendicular to the direction of flow within the valve housing (2), and a blocking member (3) which can be movably connected to the stem (4). The stem (4) is provided with a device (5) for limiting torque.

Abstract: A rotary valve adapter assembly comprising an adapter plate configured to attach to a rotary valve body, a torque multiplier assembly comprising one or more planetary gear subassemblies, each of which comprises a sun gear, ring gear, and a plurality of planetary gears, a magnetic actuator assembly comprising two sets of magnetically coupled magnets, and a shaft. The magnetic actuator assembly interfaces with the torque multiplier assembly such that when the magnets of the magnetic actuator assembly rotate, they cause the sun gear of a first planetary gear subassembly to rotate and the planetary gears to walk on the ring gear. The shaft interfaces with the carrier of one of the planetary gear subassemblies such that when the carrier rotates, the shaft also rotates, thereby causing the valve to open and close. The assembly further comprises a pressure equalization system comprising a piston and piston spring or spring washer stack.

Abstract: Valve controllers and methods of their use are described. Valve controllers of the type described herein can be used to operate valves that are out of manual reach by the operator. One embodiment of a valve controller includes proximal and distal controller heads connected to each other via a hollow elongate shaft. Each of the proximal and distal controller heads includes a rotatable pulley wheel that is connected to a valve control engagement member for engaging a handle of a valve operable to shift the valve from a first position to a second position. The rotation of the proximal and distal pulley wheels, and thereby the proximal and distal engagement members, is coupled via a cord that runs through the hollow elongate shaft and around a circumferential portion of each pulley wheel.

Abstract: A method for determining information regarding a final position of an element of a gear, in particular a drive gear wheel, the information regarding the final position representing a stop position of a throttle valve at a mechanical stop, includes moving the element from a starting position in the direction of the final position, until the element comes to a standstill despite a specified supply of drive energy; determining information regarding the position of the element at standstill despite the supply of drive energy; and determining the information regarding the final position in that information of a correction distance is applied to the information regarding the position of the element, in particular subtracted, counter to the direction of the final position at standstill despite the supply of drive energy.

Abstract: Three-way valve with two flaps comprising common control means (9) for the two flaps and actuation means (12, 13, 50) arranged each to drive, pivotwise, one of the two flaps, from one to the other of its open and closed position of one of the pathways, with a temporal phase-shift, such that, in a first stage the common control means pivot the second flap, the first flap remaining in a waiting position under the action of return means, and in a second stage, said control means, while continuing to pivot the second flap, begin to pivot the first flap, characterized in that said second actuation means (12, 50) comprises a return driving means (71) making it possible to pivot the second flap (5) to its first position under the action of the common control means (9) in the case of a failure of said return means.

Abstract: Three-way valve with two flaps comprising single control means (9) for the two flaps and actuation means (12, 13, 50) arranged each to drive, pivotwise, one of the two flaps, from one to the other of its open and closed position of one of the pathways, with a temporal phase-shift, characterized in that it comprises maximum displacement end-stops for each of said actuation means, the end-stop (31) of the second actuation means (12, 50) corresponding to a fully closed position of its flap and the end-stop of the first actuation means (13) being positioned beyond the position of said first actuation means when the second actuation means (12, 50) is on its end-stop (31), the kinematic chains linking the first and second actuation means to the single control means operating nominally.

Abstract: A device includes a stem hub attached to a fitting body. A rotatable stem is located at least partially within the stem hub. Rotation of the rotatable stem operates a blocking element located in the fitting body. In an embodiment, an upper stem is coupled to a first end portion of the rotatable stem so that rotation of the upper stem rotates the rotatable stem. A metal seal is located on the stem hub. A portion of the upper stem presses the metal seal between the upper stem and the stem hub when the upper stem is moved towards the stem hub. An operating mechanism moves the upper stem towards the stem hub and away from the stem hub. The upper stem is moved by the operating mechanism in a direction normal to the rotational axis of the rotatable stem and the upper stem.

Abstract: The invention provides devices that are attached to an extruder making the operation thereof more efficient and convenient and allowing for a quick change over of parts used to make various products prepared in the extrusion process. A high pressure relief assembly is attached to the extruder that allows for the rapid release of pressure from the extruder at the end of the process by venting product under pressure from the extruder and the extruder also has attached thereto a quick assembly locking device that allows for the exchange of assemblies, such as a density control assembly and other assembles, without the removal of nuts, bolts, and clamps by attaching the assembly to an arm that can be moved in and out of place in front of the extruder and wherein the device has a locking mechanism that seals and releases the assembly from the extruder.

Abstract: A valve with a dual rotational valve member is provided. The valve includes a first valve member and a second valve member. An actuation arrangement is operably positioned between the first valve member and the second valve member to rotate the first valve member in a first direction and the second valve member in a second direction opposite the first direction. This counter-rotation of the first and second valve members selectively aligns or misaligns a pair of flow ports of the first valve member with a pair of flow ports of the second valve member. When the pairs of flow ports are aligned, the flow path of the valve allows for straight through flow of a fluid through the valve thereby decreasing turbulence, back pressure, and noise.

Abstract: An isolation valve has a housing having a vent path and a sealing member that opens and closes the vent path. The sealing member is driven by a motor via a gear arrangement that links the sealing member with the motor. The motor drives the gear arrangement in a first direction to open the vent path and a second direction to close the vent path. During operation, a motor current rises when the sealing member reaches the first position and/or the second position. The controller detects the motor current rise and changes operation of the motor (e.g., stops the motor) in response.

Abstract: The device includes a spindle rotatably supported perpendicular to a value displacement direction and is made of a first spindle part and a second spindle part. The two parts are provided with outside threads configured in opposite directions to each other. On the first spindle part, a first nut having a complementary inside thread is applied. On the second spindle part, a second nut having a complementary inside thread is applied. The first nut includes a first bearing for the rotatable support of one end of a first connecting rib. The second nut comprises a second bearing for the rotatable support of one end of a second connecting rib. The other end of the first connecting rib and the other end of the second connecting rib are rotatably supported on a third bearing. Parallel to the spindle, on the side thereof facing away from the valve member, a stop is provided for the first nut and for the second nut, the stop surface extends perpendicular to the displacement direction of the valve member.