Abstract: A fluid drain system is provided, comprising: a fluid reservoir having at least two sumps including a first sump having a first hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir and a second sump having a second hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir; a first drain plug having a first end with a first drive feature configured to be operated with a tool for insertion and removal of the first drain plug into and out of the first hole of the fluid reservoir and a second end with a second drive feature; and a second drain plug having a first end with a third drive feature configured to be engaged by the second drive feature of the first drain plug for insertion and removal of the second drain plug into and out of the second hole of the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A fluid drain system is provided, comprising: a fluid reservoir having at least two sumps including a first sump having a first hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir and a second sump having a second hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir; a first drain plug having a first end with a first drive feature configured to be operated with a tool for insertion and removal of the first drain plug into and out of the first hole of the fluid reservoir and a second end with a second drive feature; and a second drain plug having a first end with a third drive feature configured to be engaged by the second drive feature of the first drain plug for insertion and removal of the second drain plug into and out of the second hole of the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: The flow rate controlling device according to the present invention comprises: a base that has an opening portion a ring member that is provided encompassing the opening portion and that can rotate around the opening portion a motor for rotating the ring member, and a plurality of blade members that are supported on the base to the outside of the opening portion in the radial direction, and that can rotate around rotary shafts that are parallel to the axis of the opening portion, wherein: groove portions are formed in the ring member; protruding portions that can slide within the groove portions are formed on the blade members; and the motor rotates the ring member to slide the protruding portions within the groove portions to rotate the plurality of blade members to open and close the opening portion.

Abstract: The driving mechanism has a tubular housing coupled to a control valve and housing an activating cylinder and an activated cylinder, cooperating with each other and respectively coupled to a rod of a wheel and a sealing device. The driving mechanism presents: an inoperative condition, in which the activated cylinder is maintained in a closing position of the control valve; a first operative condition, obtained by the rotation of the activating cylinder in a first sense and in which the activated cylinder is maintained in a first opening position, until the activating cylinder is rotated in an opposite sense, returning the activated cylinder to its closing position; and a second operative condition, obtained by rotation of the activating cylinder in a second sense and in which the activated cylinder reaches a second opening position, from which it is automatically displaced back to its closing position, in a timed manner.

Abstract: A system including a stem guide system, including a stem guide, and a sleeve coupled to the stem guide, wherein the sleeve is configured to rest within a valve stem groove of a valve stem.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to a refrigerator and a method of controlling the same. The refrigerator includes a dispenser passage, a water supplier for supplying sterilizing water or rinsing water to the dispenser passage, a drain for draining the sterilizing water or the rinsing water that is supplied to the dispenser passage, and a controller for performing a sterilization cycle and controlling the water supplier and the drain to perform a rinsing cycle after completing the sterilization cycle, wherein the sterilization cycle is a cycle of keeping the sterilizing water in the dispenser passage and then draining the sterilizing water, and the rinsing cycle is a cycle of supplying the rinsing water to the dispenser passage and draining the rinsing water therefrom.

Abstract: A valve includes a valve body and a handle operably connected to the valve body. The handle has a shut position that prevents fluid flow through the valve body and an open position that permits fluid flow through the valve body. A shut detent is configured to engage with the handle in the shut position, and the valve further includes structure for biasing the handle toward the open position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ventilation valve arrangement (1) with two valve openings (5, 6) in a valve plate (3), the opening degrees of said openings being controllable by means of a valve element, which is rotatable in relation to the valve plate (3). It is endeavored to create a large range of control opportunities in a cost-efficient manner. For this purpose it is provided that in parallel to at least one valve opening (5, 6) a ventilation channel (9) is arranged, whose flow cross-section is adjustable by means of a motor controlled valve (10). The ventilation valve arrangement (1) can be dimensioned so that at the same time it serves as underpressure valve for a transport container.

Abstract: Redundant metal-to-metal seals for use with internal valves are described. A plug having redundant sealing functionality for use with a poppet of an internal valve includes a tapered surface to sealingly engage a seat of the poppet. Additionally, the plug includes a seal adjacent the tapered surface and disposed in a groove defined by the plug to sealingly engage the seat.

Abstract: A valve element opening/closing device may include a main body formed with a space, an inflow pipe and an outflow pipe which are connected to the main body, a valve element for opening and closing a flow passage, and a drive part for driving the valve element to open and close the flow passage. The valve element may be arranged on an inflow pipe side with respect an opening of the main body to which the inflow pipe is connected. The valve element is preferably arranged within the inflow pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to winterize a recreational vehicle having plumbing lines. A hose may be attached to an air compressor and a recreational vehicle winterizer fitting may be attached between the hose and a freshwater inlet connection port of the recreational vehicle. The winterizer fitting may include a nib, a landing, a first transition, a second transition, and a body having a male connector and a fifth chamber. A pressure gage, a butterfly valve, and an antifreeze additive system may be attached to the body of the winterizer fitting.

Abstract: A valve element opening/closing device may include a valve element for opening and closing an opening part, a drive mechanism for operating the valve element, and a motor for the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism may include a cam engagement part formed in the valve element, and a cam member rotationally driven by the motor. A cam face is formed in the cam member to be inclined to a direction of a rotation center axis of the cam member and engaged with the cam engagement part, and a turning preventing part restricting turning of the valve element is provided to move the valve element linearly. Further, the opening part may include a hollow pipe, a plate provided with a mounting hole into which the pipe is inserted, and a valve seat. The valve seat is provided with a projecting part and the brazing material is restricted to flow out to an abutting face of the valve seat by the projecting part.

Abstract: A frozen beverage machine includes a process control block having a plurality of inlets for receiving ingredients and a plurality of outlets. A mixing block has a plurality of inlets connected to the process control block outlets such that ingredients flowing through the mixing block are mixed together therein. At least one freezing chamber is connected to the mixing block outlet to receive the mixed ingredients therefrom, and a refrigeration system is arranged to refrigerate the freezing chamber. A dispensing valve and a drain valve are connected to the freezing chamber. A controller is connected to the process control block to control operation of the frozen beverage machine. The beverage machine includes an automated sanitizing system operated by the controller, in which the beverage mixture is drained from the freezing chamber via the drain valve, and a cleaning solution is pumped into a cleaning solution inlet of the mixing block and into the freezing chamber to sanitize the machine.

Abstract: An on-off valve that operates between an open position and a closed position, particularly with high-pressure working fluids. The on-off valve has a valve body that defines a valve cavity. A valve poppet is slidably mounted within the valve cavity. A bushing is mounted with respect to the valve body and divides the valve cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber. One end of the valve poppet is positioned within the first chamber and an opposite end of the valve poppet is positioned within the second chamber. The valve body has an inlet and an outlet, which communicate with each other in the open position of the on-off valve. A spring urges the valve poppet into the first chamber. In the closed position of the on-off valve, the valve poppet closes the outlet. An actuating pin is slidably mounted with respect to the valve body. In the closed position, the actuating pin seals the passage of the valve poppet.

Abstract: A valve hamper assembly for a glassware machine having a camming surface and a movable follower surface engaging the camming surface. A movable valve is operatively connected to the follower surface. A movement device is operatively connected to the follower surface for moving the follower surface along the camming surface to cause movement of the valve.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a freezing compartment, a fresh food compartment, and a damper for opening/closing a freezing compartment passage and a fresh food compartment passage through which a cooling air via an evaporator flows, including a freezing compartment fan installed in a cooling air duct for the freezing compartment, a fresh food compartment fan installed in a cooling air duct for the fresh food compartment, and a single damper for opening/closing the freezing compartment passage and the fresh food compartment passage.

Abstract: Apparatus including a building; and a system which includes a water line comprising a water supply line substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building for supplying water at a pressure in a first pressure range; a pump substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building, wherein the pump has an inlet operably attached to the water line and an outlet for delivering water at a pressure higher than the pressure in the first pressure range through a fluid line at a higher pressure than the pressure in the first pressure range, wherein the fluid conduit is substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building and is operably attached at one end to the pump outlet and operably connected to at least one system outlet; a connector for selectively, operatively connecting or disconnecting a spray wand to at least one system outlet; a cleaning chemical supplier for operably introducing a cleaning chemical into fluid passing through the fluid conduit; and a wireless remo

Abstract: A safety valve having a valve body movable toward and from a valve seat with a spring bearing against a spring seat and pressing the valve body against the valve seat has a rotary knob on the housing having a portion engaging a boss on the valve body to slide the valve body away from the valve seat upon rotation of the knob.

Abstract: A cleaning system which is centrally and permanently installed in homes or commercial buildings and is connected to the water line therein. The system includes a pump operably attached to the water line and one or more freeze-proof valves are connected to the outside wall of the building or to an adjoining building. A fluid conduit is operably attached to the pump outlet and at the other end to the inlet of the freeze-proof valve. A spray wand, including an outlet nozzle, is attached to the freeze-proof valve on the outside of the building or buildings and includes structure for easily connecting or disconnecting such spray wand so that it can be removed when not in use and used at any one of the freeze-proof valve outlets. One or more chemical solutions can be selectively introduced into the fluid passing through the high pressure line.

Abstract: A gas control valve includes a bore and a room formed in the upper portion and lower portion and includes a valve seat formed between the hole and the room, and includes an inlet and an outlet pathway. A plate is slidably engaged in the room and has two posts slidably engaged in the body. A ball member is supported on the plate for engaging with the valve seat so as to block the passagewayu from the room to the bore. A rod is slidably engaged in the bore for disengaging the ball member from the valve seat. The ball member is forced to engage with the valve seat in order to block the gas passageway so as to prevent the gas from flowing through the outlet pathway when the gas has a pressure large enough to force the ball member to engage with the valve seat. The plate may be adjusted relative to the valve seat in order to adjust the distance between the ball member and the valve seat.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container having an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve, has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin, for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. The dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing the pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container so that its contents flow. The valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system. The pin is preferably mounted to an x-shaped support.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container which has an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve. The dispenser has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. Preferably, the dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing an engaging pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container such that its contents can flow. The dispenser valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system.

Abstract: An electric forced air heating device using PTC elements for heating and having a fixed volume of airflow established by a blower driven at a constant rate. A pair of parallel air paths are established in the device, with one air path having the PTC elements fixedly located therein. A laterally movable damper is used to control airflow through the two air paths, and is positioned proximate the PTC elements a fixed distance therefrom so that as the damper is shifted, airflow proportionally increases through one of the air paths and proportionally decreases through the other air path to control the heat output of the PTC elements. The energization of the PTC elements and blower is controlled by a switch activated by movement of the damper.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerating chamber, a damper for opening and closing a cooling air supply channel, and an actuator for displacing the damper. A spring biases the damper closed. The actuator includes a rotary knob which rotates a cam disk. Rotation of the cam disk in one direction opens the damper against the spring bias. The knob includes a plurality of recesses which are selectively engageable by an elastic pin to yieldably retain the knob in various positions of damper adjustment.

Abstract: A foot-controlled water faucet for regulating the outflow of water from a water faucet by means of air pressure comprises a compressing bladder connected with an air bladder in the water faucet by a passageway, a valve block, a ring body and a knob associated in proper order to form the water faucet. When stepping on the compressing bladder by foot the air inside is compressed and is squeezed to the air bladder in the water faucet via the passageway. The air bladder expands and pushes the platform as well as the stem in the ring body and the valve block respectively downward. The stem moves away from the opening of the valve block and water flows out. Water is stopped by releasing the compressing bladder which sucks back the air from the air bladder that is then contracts and allows the stem to move back to the original position. It can also be controlled by hand as an ordinary water faucet.

Abstract: A water tap for water flow control, which utilizes a handle to control the movement of a valve element via a pressure rod, wherein the obliquely leftward or rightward moving range of the handle determines the spirally upward or downward moving range of the pressure rod to directly control the angle of deviation of the valve element so as to further control the quantity of water which flows out of the water tap.

Abstract: A carburetor comprising a main body portion defining a carburetor mixing passage having an air intake side and an engine outlet side, a fuel pump, a throttle shutter mounted within the carburetor mixing passage between the air intake side and the engine outlet side. The carburetor has a metering chamber for supplying fuel from the fuel pump into the carburetor mixing passage via a main discharge port, the main discharge port opens into the carburetor mixing passage on the air intake side of the throttle shutter. A starting fuel supply passage extends from the pressure side of the fuel pump to the carburetor mixing passage. A means is provided for selectively opening and closing the starting fuel supply passage such that when the throttle is in a partially opened position and the starting fuel supply passage is open, the fuel pump causes fuel to be injected through the starting fuel supply passage into the carburetor mixing passage.

Abstract: An actuating mechanism for a hydraulic control system including a valve body having one or more valves slidably arranged therein. Each valve is movable along a linear path in a manner regulating fluid flow through the valve body as a function of the linear position of the valve. The actuating mechanism includes a rotatable cam for selectively positioning each valve relative the valve body. Each valve is operatively connected to the cam such that each valve is positioned as a function of cam rotation. The cam is rotated about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the linear path of each valve.

Abstract: A disposable syrup package includes an integral disposable valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a conduit through the discharge wall of a container which is opened or closed by a cam associated with a rotatable plate. The conduit may be formed in a spring locked plug or may include a resilient tube.

Abstract: The operating valve for a domestic pressure cooker has a movable body provided with a cone-point valve pintle which rests on the nozzle for the discharge of steam from the pressure cooker. The movable valve body has a lateral steam discharge opening of dissymmetrical shape so that the escaping steam produces a torque which tends to cause pivotal displacement of said movable valve body about its axis. The movable valve body has an abutment lug which cooperates with a stationary stop in order to prevent pivotal displacement of the valve body under the action of the torque aforesaid.

Abstract: A receptacle for accumulating spilled liquids about the inlet pipe of a storage tank is slidably fitted within a stationary housing. The receptacle includes an outlet spout connected to the inlet pipe. A center pipe fits within the spout for connection to a supply line. Liquid flows from the supply line through the center pipe into the tank inlet pipe. Spillage is collected in the receptacle and, if desired, permitted to flow into the tank via valved passages in the receptacle bottom.

Abstract: An improved mechanical control device for ball valve type valve systems operable by one hand, in which actuation of the valve ball is caused by squeezing a pair of levers, one fixed lever rigidly attached to the valve housing, the other movable lever pivotably attached to the valve housing and upon squeezing, causing a gudgeon pin to translate, which in turn causes the valve ball to rotate.

Abstract: A valved device for dispensing multiple closely spaced streams of liquid from a plurality of dispensing orifices. The device includes selectively actuatable valve needles associated with each of the dispensing orifices for controlling liquid flow from the orifices. A pair of oscillatable cam shafts, each having multiple cam surfaces of different configurations, controls actuation of the valve needles.

Abstract: The valve for dispensing liquids which contain or are free from gas, more especially drinks containing carbon dioxide, from containers, comprises a housing with a socket which can be fitted on to the container opening, a riser duct which opens into the socket and to which is connected a riser extending into the container, a dispensing duct which extends to the lateral face of the housing and is connected to said riser duct, and a valve member which is displaceable in a bore between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: An access fitting for a hydraulic system including a valve element shiftable to a sealing or blocking position within the hydraulic circuit upon a conduit being attached to the access fitting wherein the valve element automatically seals a portion of the hydraulic circuit from the access conduit when attached to the access fitting.

Abstract: A combination gladhand and shutoff valve for use in tractor and/or trailer applications has a gladhand body with an air inlet and an air outlet. A seal member is positioned at the air outlet and there is a chamber within the body which connects the inlet and outlet. A valve plug is movable within the chamber toward and away from the seal member along a path coaxial with the outlet and the seal member. The valve plug has portions thereon which cooperate with the seal member to close the outlet. A handle is located outside of the gladhand body and is operatively associated with the valve plug for effecting movement thereof between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A valve operator having a piston or diaphragm and connected polygonal piston rod which supplies reciprocable motion to a key or follower which acts within a spiraled slot formed in a coupling member attached to a valve gate to rotate the valve gate to a desired angular position. One embodiment includes means to bias the piston and the valve gate in a desired angular position from closed to open or therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved clutch retention feature of a hand control valve. The hand control valve has a rotatable control member and a stationary member. There is a rotatable plate or disc which interlocks with the rotatable hand control member and a stationary plate or disc which interlocks with the stationary member. Adjacent surfaces of the stationary and rotatable plates are in sufficient frictional contact to maintain the hand control valve in the position set against system forces and yet be overcome by hand rotation of the rotatable control member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fog generating apparatus having adjustable metering valve in which the liquid atomized at the nozzle of the apparatus is drawn past a valve opening of adjustable size and flows through the cooperating valve stem to a conduit leading to the atomizing nozzle.

Abstract: An automatic transmission power train including an improved torque-pressure transducer incorporating dual concentric outer turbine and inner transducer shafts, secured together at their input ends, and having a regulating valve mounted in the center of their output ends, with the axial movement of the regulating valve being controlled by a plurality of spring-loaded, axially aligned cam members, each having oppositely disposed tabs formed thereon for alternately extending through one set or both sets of oppositely disposed relatively movable longitudinal slots formed in the two shafts, with the spread of the cam members being changed by camming action in response to the relative twists of the concentric shafts, and the regulated transducer pressure thus produced being directed to a modulator valve assembly for transmittal to the conventional transmission shift valves.