Abstract: A control device for a gas generator for controlling a volumetric flow of a fluid, which is stored under pressure, for filling an airbag of a motor vehicle, with a valve arrangement. To reduce a response time of a main valve piston, the valve arrangement has a means for controlling a fluid pressure in a control chamber, wherein the means for controlling a fluid pressure is configured to bring or hold the fluid pressure in the control chamber to/at a pressure which lies in a predefined tolerance range around an activation pressure of the main valve piston.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic valve that has a two-stage con-struction that provides for higher fluid flow and lower power consumption. The present disclosure also relates to a hydraulic valve that may be constructed to include a pilot-poppet, a pilot-poppet valve seat, and a main-poppet. The main-poppet may be mechanically isolated from the pilot-poppet by the pilot-poppet valve seat.

Abstract: A flush valve has a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, and a piston disposed in the valve body between the inlet and the outlet. A surface is disposed in the valve body for seating the piston. The surface tapers inwardly as it passes into the outlet wherein the taper improves the flow characteristics of fluid passing by the taper thereby minimizing water hammer and leakage therethrough.

Abstract: A valve has a valve body including a main chamber having a first port and a second port, and a main poppet disposed within the main chamber. The main poppet includes a first surface forming a control chamber within the main chamber. The valve has a first passage communicating the control chamber with the first port, and a second passage communicating the control chamber with the second port. The valve also includes a pilot valve having a pilot poppet for controlling fluid flow from the control chamber to the first port through a third passage, and to the second port through a fourth passage, respectively. The valve may further have a feedback spring coupled between the main poppet and the pilot poppet to provide a force relative to a distance between the main poppet and the pilot poppet.

Abstract: A counter-flow prevention valve is disposed within a body of a pilot-type channel valve. While electrical power is applied to a solenoid coil and the pilot-type channel valve is opened, i.e., while a gas is flowing through the counter-flow prevention valve and the gas is expanding, heat generated by the application of electrical power to the solenoid coil is conducted via the body and is effectively transferred to the counter-flow prevention valve. Therefore, even if the gas contains water vapor and even if this gas is cooled due to significant expansion, the water vapor can be prevented from freezing within the counter-flow prevention valve. Moreover, the volume of the pipe between the pilot-type channel valve and the counter-flow prevention valve is small, thereby resulting in a fast rise in pressure within the pipe and a quick opening of the counter-flow prevention valve, which provides an excellent valve-opening response.

Abstract: A dispensing system for petrol pumps, comprising a pump, a dispensing valve in a petrol pump nozzle and an electrically controllable solenoid valve (10), characterized in that the solenoid valve (10) includes a directly acting principal valve (18) and a bypass valve (30) arranged so as to bypass the principal valve (18), and a solenoid drive (34) by which in case of a differential pressure present above the sealing seat (24) of the principal valve (18) at first only the bypass valve (30) is able to be switched to the open position, and only after a pressure compensation has, occurred at the sealing seat (24) of the principal valve (18) by the opening of the bypass valve (30) is the principal valve (18) also able to be switched to the open position.

Abstract: An on-off valve that operates between an open position and a closed position, particularly with high-pressure working fluids. 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. A spring urges the valve poppet into the first chamber. 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. An actuator is used to operate the actuating pin between the open position and the closed position of the on-off valve.

Abstract: A fluid control valve has a valve member which, on closing creates a stagnation zone between the valve member and a surface within the valve. In the stagnation zone fluid pressure is greater than it is in an adjacent constriction zone. This causes the valve to close slowly, thereby reducing the likelihood that water hammer will occur on closure of the valve. The design of the valve member also reduces resonances which can cause annoying noises and premature wear. A flow restriction chamber further slows closure of the valve. The fluid control valve may be controlled by a conventional 3-way pilot valve. Preferably the fluid control valve is used with a pilot valve according to the invention having a rocker member which, on actuation, first closes an inlet valve member and then opens an outlet valve member. The pilot valve may be used in other situations where a 3-way valve is needed.

Abstract: A flow regulator for automotive vehicles of the type having a computer-controlled emission control system. The flow regulator has an electric vacuum regulator (EVR) valve that regulates the vacuum signal provided to a vacuum regulator valve in accordance with the current signal supplied to the EVR valve by the engine controller unit. The vacuum regulator valve includes a control chamber and a valve chamber that are separated by a movable diaphragm valve assembly. The preload on a biasing spring acting on the diaphragm valve assembly can be adjusted during calibration of the flow regulator for setting a first calibration point. An adjustable flow restrictor provided in the inlet portion of the vacuum regulator valve can be varied during calibration for setting a second calibration point. In addition, an anti-permeation filter is provided for inhibiting the venting of fuel vapors to atmosphere that have permeated through the diaphragm valve.

Abstract: A sprinkler valve suitable for flows from about one (1) to two (2) gallons per hour to thirty (30) to forty (40) gallons per minute. A double diaphragm utilizes a principle of differential areas to create force for any non-zero pressure through the valve. This feature, in conjunction with momentary fluid flow in the solenoid circuit, is responsible for complete regulation of the flow characteristics of the valve. The requirement for large shut-off springs and flow control adjustment screws has been eliminated. The flow may be determined by the size of the valve. The need for solenoid springs has been eliminated. In one embodiment two (2) separate diaphragms utilize a principle of differential areas to create force for any non-zero pressure through the valve. This feature, in conjunction with momentary fluid flow in the solenoid circuit, is responsible for complete control of the flow characteristics of the valve.

Abstract: A sprinkler valve suitable for flows from about one (1) to two (2) gallons per hour to thirty (30) to forty (40) gallons per minute. A double diaphragm utilizes a principle of differential areas to create force for any non-zero pressure through the valve. This feature, in conjunction with momentary fluid flow in the solenoid circuit, is responsible for complete regulation of the flow characteristics of the valve. The requirement for large shut-off springs and flow control adjustment screws has been eliminated.

Abstract: The valve needle of a gas sealing valve for plastic processing plants may be controlled by a control valve, which in turn is controlled by a working gas volume in order to prevent formation of internal waviness in injection molded articles even under very high gas pressures and to assure high flexibility in production without refitting delays. During plastic mass injection the valve needle seals tightly. During gas return the valve needle remains open until the gas bubble in the mold cavity is completely emptied.

Abstract: A flush valve including a housing, a removable partition sealingly engaging said housing and defining a primary chamber and a control chamber; the housing including an inlet port in the primary chamber for connection with a source of flushing fluid, and an outlet port in the primary chamber for dispensing the fluid; a valve element connected with the partition for closing the outlet port; first biasing means for producing a force on the partition to urge the valve element to close the outlet port; a passage interconnecting the primary control chambers for enabling equalization of pressure therebetween; an actuator mechanism including an actuator valve connected with the control chamber and an actuator member for setting the actuator valve to the open position to vent the control chamber and enable the valve element to move away from the outlet port and open the flush valve; and an actuator control mechanism driven by the partition as the valve element moves away from the outlet port, for driving the actuator