Abstract: The invention relates to an air intake regulator for a compressor. The pressure in an oil separator is sent into the rear chamber of a jack having a membrane, which controls the acceleration or the slowing of a motor driving a compressor. A front chamber is placed under compression by the intake of the compressor. A selectively operable valve selectively interrupts the flow of air drawn in through an air filter.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for monitoring the cavitation parameters of a positive displacement fuel pump. A flow proportional to the flow of the pump is branched off a supply line to a cavitation venturi at a pressure lower than the supply pressure, while regulating the proportional flow and the venturi so that the latter attains its cavitation range prior to the cavitation of the positive displacement pump. In this range, the pressure at the inlet of the venturi is equal to the critical feeder pressure of the volumetric pump. The difference between the supply pressure of the positive displacement pump and the pressure of the inlet of the venturi is detected and a control signal generated to activate an alarm or increase the pressure of the supply fluid.

Abstract: In a reciprocating piston air compressor, air is induced via an intake valve in the compressor cylinder head and, in addition, air which has been pre-compressed on the rear side of the piston is forced into the cylinder space via slots in the cylinder wall controlled by the piston. The delivery and the efficiency of the air compressor are improved according to the invention by the provision that the pre-compression of the air occurs by means of a turbo-compressor and that during the return stroke of the piston, the cylinder space is connected with an additional clearance space via an opened control valve in the cylinder head, by means of which the hot compressed air which has not been expelled is replaced by cooler air.

Abstract: A vacuum pump comprises a suction nipple valve including a cylinder, a piston slidably received therein and a movable valve closing member operatively connected to the piston. The vacuum pump further has a pressure medium conduit having a first end communicating with the cylinder; an inlet opening at a second end of the conduit for pressure medium to flow through the inlet opening to the piston; a control arrangement for closing and opening the inlet opening dependent upon run or standstill of the vacuum pump. In the closed state of the inlet opening an oil quantity is maintained above the inlet opening.

Abstract: The valve, in the exemplary embodiment shown, comprises a gas inlet or intake valve for use with a gas compressor. It has a valve body with a gas inlet opening and a gas discharge opening, the latter for communication with the gas inlet of a compressor. A pair of concentrically-engaged pistons, relatively movable therebetween, cooperate to open, close, and throttle communication between the valve inlet and discharge openings. A first, compression spring, reactive from the valve body, urges the piston pair in a first closure disposition, to prevent gas flow through the valve body, and a second, compression spring, reactive from one of the pistons of the pair thereof, urges the other piston to a second, open disposition, to accommodate gas flow through the valve body.

Abstract: A pressure regulator for a pump aspirating a working fluid from a tank comprises a throttle valve at a junction between an inlet pipe extending from the tank and an outlet pipe terminating at the intake port of the pump. The discharge port of the pump is connected to a control port of the regulator housing in line with the inlet pipe, this control port being separated by a partition with a narrow passage from a chamber containing the shiftable valve body. The passage accommodates a small-diameter rod which has a flat tail penetrating that passage only when the discharge pressure of the pump has reached a certain threshold above a point at which that pressure has caused the rod to move the valve body into a blocking position against a countervailing spring pressure. This establishes a connection between the discharge and intake ports of the pump preventing further rises in the pump's delivery pressure.

Abstract: A multiple cylinder rotary compressor in which a capacity control is effected in response to a fluctuating load so that a saving of energy to be consumed is intended by means of such control that a supply of a low-pressure refrigerant gas is interrupted with respect to eigher compression element of at least two compression elements in the multiple cylinder rotary compressor etc.

Abstract: A multiple cylinder rotary compressor in which a capacity control is effected in response to a fluctuating load so that a saving of energy to be consumed is contemplated by detecting a rotational frequency of the driving shaft or a temperature of the car interior and the like, whereby a supply of a low-pressure refrigerating gas is ceased with respect to some cylinders in a plurality of the cylinders.

Abstract: A capacity control for a multi-cylinder refrigeration compressor includes a modulating valve disposed between a suction manifold and less than all of the cylinders of the refrigeration compressor. The modulating valve regulates the flow of refrigerant gas from the manifold to the cylinders in communication therewith, with the valve functioning to increase the flow of refrigerant gas to the cylinders as the load on the refrigeration unit increases and to decrease the flow of refrigerant as the load on the refrigeration unit decreases.

Abstract: In a scroll compressor, means for maintaining the motion of an orbiting plate in fixed angular relationship to a stationary plate and for modulating the capacity of the compressor. The orbiting and stationary plates include intermeshed wrap elements of similar spiral shape about an axis. A coupling ring is slideably disposed between the plates and sealingly encloses the wrap elements. Four slots are provided in the coupling ring, aligned at right angles to each other and spaced apart around its inner circumference. Three segments, extending outward from the wrap elements, sealingly engage these slots. The fourth slot is engaged by a sliding key attached to one of the plates. The segments separate a first and a second fluid inlet and cooperate with the slots in the coupling ring to constrain the orbiting plate's motion in fixed angular relationship to the stationary plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for unloading a scroll compressor to modulate its capacity by separately controlling fluid flow into first and second inlets. The first and second inlets are disposed diametrically opposite each other in a fixed scroll plate, and are enclosed by a perimeter wrap which extends from the radially outer end of the fixed spiral shaped wrap element. A compliant sealing member is provided between the inner surface of the perimeter wrap and the outer flank surface of the orbiting scroll wrap to interrupt fluid flow between the two inlets through this area. Valves connected to the first and second inlets selectively control the flow of suction fluid into fluid pockets being formed between the radially outer ends of the orbiting and fixed wrap elements to unload the compressor over an extended range of its rated output capacity.

Abstract: One or more pressure regulators limit the operating pressure of fluid supplied to a fluid pressure operated device from a common pump and control the level of the operating pressure through pilot valves connected to the regulators. Each fluid operated device is connected by its regulator to a common fluid reservoir when flow is blocked in the pump pressure and suction lines to limit the operating pressure while minimizing pump drive energy loss.

Abstract: A suction regulator for a compressor, in particular a screw compressor with oil injection, having an element which opens and closes the suction inlet to the compressor. The element closes the inlet due to the bias of a spring, opens the inlet against the bias of the spring in response to compressor discharge pressure and is positioned to regulate the suction in response to the system line pressure.

Abstract: A compressor comprises a main compressor body of compressing air, an unloader valve device provided at the suction side of the main compressor body, a bleeding pipe provided between the ejection side of the main compressor body and the unloader valve device, and a controlling valve mechanism provided inside the bleeding pipe. The controlling valve mechanism opens by detecting the fluid pressure at the ejection side of the main compressor body. Further, the unloader valve device has a check valve which opens upon-no-load operation and stopping of the operation of the main compressor body, a main valve which opens due to the air released through the bleeding pipe when the controlling valve mechanism opens, a bleeding passage for releasing the released air supplied to the suction side of the check valve, and a relief passage which communicates when the main valve opens, to release the released air to the suction side of the main compressor body.

Abstract: An improved device for regulating the output a compressor arrangement in which a regulator is connected to a throttled balancing pipe interconnected between the suction and the discharge of the compressor arrangement.

Abstract: An improvement in a gas turbine engine fuel system of the type having an air pump delivering a stream of pressurized air at pump discharge pressure to a powdered coal manifold which manifold meters powdered coal into the airstream for delivery to and combustion in a combustor maintained at engine compressor discharge pressure, the improvement residing in the provision of an inlet restricting valve at the air pump inlet responsive to compressor discharge pressure and to pump discharge pressure to control the airflow inlet area to the pump so that pump discharge pressure varies directly with compressor discharge pressure and is maintained in excess of compressor discharge pressure by a constant amount sufficient to establish optimum airflow to the combustor.

Abstract: In an hydraulic system an unloader valve is disposed in a supply line between a pump and an hydraulic accumulator. The unloader valve is operative to prevent the accumulator from being overcharged and to allow the pump to re-charge the accumulator should the pressure stored therein fall below a desired minimum value. The unloader valve incorporates a control valve comprising a spool and a pressure responsive slave which is operated by fluid pressure under the control of the control valve. The spool is movable between a first position in which the accumulator is isolated from the slave so that pump pressure is supplied to the accumulator and acts through a membrane on a trapped volume of gas under pressure, and a second position in which fluid pressure from the accumulator acts on the slave to unload the pump. The membrane of the accumulator acts directly on the spool to control movement of the spool between the two positions.

Abstract: A rotary oil sealed compressor including an unloader valve to restrict or close the compressor intake when the compressor pressure rises above the normal working pressure (i.e. when the demand for compressed air drops or ceases) and a minimum pressure valve arranged to ensure that the pressure within the compressor never drops below a predetermined minimum value, further includes venting means responsive to the rise in pressure in the compressed air supply line above a predetermined value exceeding the normal working valve arranged to vent the delivery and compression spaces of the compressor. Thus under no-load conditions the pressure within the compressor is reduced to a relatively low level which considerably reduces the power consumed when the compressor is idling.

Abstract: A multi-cylinder reciprocating compressor is disclosed which is provided with an unloader valve for blocking the flow of suction gas to at least one of the cylinders to reduce the compressor capacity. The unloader valve is disposed at one end of a cylinder bank and comprises an unloader piston and an unloader port which is an integral part of the cylinder bank. A chamber in which the unloader piston and unloader port are located is formed in the cylinder bank with its axial center in parallel alignment with the axial center of all the cylinders in that bank. This improved efficiency, facilitates ease of manufacture, and reduces associated costs.

Abstract: A back-flow prevention valve assembly is disclosed for use with a vacuum pump or the like and employs a valve element movable between positions opening or closing a passageway through the assembly. In the event of pump failure, a control valve, which is operated by fluid from the pressure side of the pump, vents ambient air behind the valve element to assist it in moving rapidly to the closed position to prevent backflow. After resumption of pumping, a controlled withdrawal of ambient air behind the valve element delays opening of the valve until the pump has created a sufficient vacuum to minimize influx of air upstream when the valve opens.

Abstract: A compressor having an inlet valve which includes a valve housing and a control tube having a portion adapted to be in communication with a source of fluid. A piston is normally spring biased away from a valve element which is adapted to be alternately placed in sealing contact with a valve seat and withdrawn from such contact. The piston and valve element are movably mounted on the exterior of the control tube. Orifices in the control tube are adapted to control movement of the piston against the bias of the spring and also to provide a modulating influence as well as additional pressure balancing characteristics. The valve is also adapted to function as a bypass valve, a check valve and a blowdown function.

Abstract: An oil-cooled compressor including a main body driven by a motor for compressing gas and being cooled by oil, an oil tank for removing oil from the gas compressed in the main body and discharged therefrom, and a suction mechanism for supplying oil from the oil tank and gas into the main body. The suction mechanism includes a suction gas throttling mechanism, operable in response to the pressure of the compressed gas discharged from the main body. The motor is controlled by a temperature switch responsive to the temperature of the oil and a pressure switch which is responsive to the pressure of the compressed gas only at a pressure range which is lower than that of the compressed gas actuating the suction gas throttling mechanism.

Abstract: An oil cooled compressor including a compressor member driven by a motor, an oil tank receiving oil therein and removing oil from the gas discharging out of the compressor member, an oil supplying device for supplying the oil in the oil tank into the compressor member, and a pressure responsive control device for controlling the operation of the compressor member. There are provided a first temperature detector detecting the temperature of the oil, a second temperature detector detecting the temperature of the gas, and a temperature responsive control device restricting the function of the pressure responsive control device in response to the temperatures detected by the first and second temperature detectors.

Abstract: A reciprocating gas compressor of the multicylinder, radial type is disclosed which includes unloading means for selectively shutting off suction gas flow to one or more of the cylinders in order to vary the capacity of the compressor. The unloading means include a valve element having a flat, planar surface which is movable between first and second positions with respect to a generally planar valve seat surrounding the inlet of the suction flow passage means, which inlet is spaced radially from the crankshaft axis and lies in a plane substantially perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: A close-off valve for suction pipes to establish communication between a source of pressure and a consumer of pressure, such as a hydraulic pump. The valve makes it possible to disconnect the consumer in a simple and reliable manner, that is without leakage of the pressure, in addition to which it allows a liquid, such as oil, in certain quantities to flow through the valve above the valve disc, when the latter assumes the position in which it closes the outlet of the valve. For this purpose the valve comprises a solenoid valve which controls a flow of pressurized air to the valve housing in order to actuate the valve disc closing off said communication. In addition, the valve is arranged with through-passage means above said disc in order to allow passage-through of a certain amount of liquid, when the valve disc is in its closing position.

Abstract: A refrigerant compressor which automatically adjusts the suction amount of the refrigerant gas according to the variation of the operative conditions of the refrigerating system. The compressor is provided with a detector (sensor) such as bellows, bimetals, etc., which are variable in form according to the variation of pressure or temperature of the refrigerant gas caused by the variation of operative conditions of the refrigerating system, and with a device which is actuated by the deformation or form-variation of the detector for varying the flow passage area of the refrigerant gas at the suction port of the refrigerant gas to the compressing chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: A cylinder unloading mechanism for a multi-cylinder compressor including a block having a plurality of cylinders. Each cylinder is closed by a valve plate having suction and discharge ports communicating with the cylinder and respectively having spring-biased suction and discharge valves. A cylinder head is secured to the valve plate and has suction and discharge chambers respectively communicating with the suction and discharge ports. Suction and discharge passages respectively communicate with the suction and discharge chambers in the head. A partition in the head divides the suction chamber into first and second sections respectively communicating with the suction port and suction passage, the partition having an unloading port communicating with the two sections of the suction chamber.

Abstract: A suction control valve adapted to be connected to the suction side of a compressor and comprising a valve housing, in which a valve seat is formed, which co-operates with a valve body which, in its opened position, brings the suction side of the compressor into open communication with the atmosphere. Said valve body is attached to a valve stem which, in its longitudinal direction, is slidably guided in the valve housing for the displacement of the valve body from the closed position to the open position and vice versa. A continuous bore in the valve stem is at one end in open communication with the suction side of the compressor, and opens at the other end into a diaphragm chamber, which is located on the side of a diaphragm facing away from the valve body, which diaphragm is fixed to the valve stem, while the diaphragm chamber is connected to a conduit, which accommodates a stop valve.

Abstract: A waste gas recovery system employs a compressor which takes in waste gas from an inlet knock-out drum and passes compressed gas to a heat exchanger which cools the gas prior to passage through a further outlet knockout drum. The compressor is driven at a speed which is selected in accordance with the sensed pressure of the incoming waste gas and a valve progressively controls the supply of gas to the compressor inlet in accordance with the sensed pressure. Liquid condensate from the knock-out drums collects in a header tank. A temperature sensing and control arrangement injects liquid from this tank at the inlet to the compressor in the event of an excessive temperature rise at the outlet of the compressor. Gas is also re-circulated from the output of the system to the compressor inlet should the injection of liquid be insufficient to reduce the temperature rise.

Abstract: In the embodiment shown, the invention comprises a suction/check valve interposed in a gas inlet channel, the channel being open at one end for communication with the atmosphere, and at the opposite end for communication with a gas compressor inlet port. The valve has a bleed hole formed therein for slowly blowing down the compressor receiver at shutdown. A second check valve is operatively interposed between the receiver and the atmosphere for depressurizing the receiver when the compressor unloads. A conduit which communicates with both valves provides a valve-operating, fluid, pilot-pressure to close off the suction/check valve, and to interdict its bleed hole, and to open the second check valve, with compressor unloading.

Abstract: A waste gas recovery system employs a compressor which takes in raw waste gas from an inlet knock-out drum and passes compressed gas through a heat exchanger to an outlet knock-out drum. The temperature at the outlet of the compressor is sensed by a device which operates valves to inject liquid coolant into the compressor inlet and to re-circulate gas back from the outlet of the outlet knock-out drum to inhibit an excessive temperature rise. A pressure-sensing device senses the pressure of the gas passing into the compressor and controls both the speed of the compressor and an adjustable throttle valve to regulate the gas flow. The throttle valve is closed automatically should there be a fall in the pressure of the gas at the inlet below a safe level. In this event, further pressure-sensing devices act additionally to close the recirculating gas valve and a further valve in the main inlet flow path to reliably isolate the compressor.

Abstract: A fuel pump assembly for supplying fuel to a gas turbine engine has a centrifugal pump, including an impeller, that furnishes the necessary pressure for engine operation at high engine speeds. A vane pump, attached to the back side of the impeller of the centrifugal pump, supplies fuel to the engine for starting and acceleration to idle. The vane pump is of the type having a stationary centrally disposed cam and an annular rotor with radially inwardly directed vanes which ride over the surface of the cam. Before idle speed is attained, the vanes which are substantially hydraulically balanced and made of a light plastic material are adapted to lift off the surface of the cam without the need of pressure relief behind the vanes.

Abstract: A fluid system (10) has a shutoff valve (13) positioned between a fluid tank (11) and the intake side of a pump (12). The valve (13) includes a valve spool (21) movable between a first position at which an inlet port (18) connected to the fluid tank (11) is blocked from communication with an outlet port (19) connected to an intake side of the pump (12) and a second position at which the inlet port (18) is in communication with the outlet port (19). A passage (26) connects the outlet port (19) to a first chamber (23) at one end of the valve spool (21) while a port (27) connects the discharge side of the pump (12) to a second chamber (24) at the opposite end of the valve spool (21). A spring (29) resiliently urges the valve spool (21) to the first position.

Abstract: A fuel feed system having a fuel tank and a pump for pumping up fuel from said fuel tank and for feeding the same to a combustor, characterized in that there is provided between said fuel tank and said pump, a negative pressure actuating valve which is closed against fuel pressure in said fuel tank but opened by a negative pressure created by said pump.

Abstract: In a compressor unit of a type wherein the ratio of delivery pressure relative to intake pressure, i.e., pressure ratio, is required to be as uniform as possible during unloaded and loaded operating conditions, as is in screw compressors of dry type, solenoids are used to drive an intake throttle valve and a pressure relief valve in such a manner that, when the throttle valve is closed, the pressure relief valve is opened to avoid an increase of the pressure ratio. When signals are produced to close the throttle valve and open the pressure relief valve, the solenoids are instantanously operative to close the throttle valve and open the pressure relief valve.

Abstract: A method of regulating the output quantity of compressed medium of single and multi-stage screw and turbo compressor systems, comprises, throttling the suction to the compressor systems with a throttling valve by fluid-pressure operation of the valve, sensing the pressure of the discharge of the compressor systems, closing the throttle valve in accordance with the pressure which is sensed and bleeding the medium after it is passed through the compressors and in a proportion to the pressure which is sensed and only after the throttling valve is moved through a proportional closing movement. The device for operating the compressor systems for regulating the quantity of medium includes a throttle valve in the suction having a valve member movable between opened and closed positions and with a control piston connected to the throttle valve to shift the valve member.

Abstract: A vacuum pump assembly is provided which includes a built-in pneumatic valve for closing the suction port of a vacuum pump of the assembly with an auxiliary valve being provided for controlling operation of the pneumatic valve. An electromagnetic valve is utilized as the auxiliary valve and a generator coupled with the shaft of the vacuum pump generates electric current in accordance with the operating stages of the pump in order to control the auxiliary valve.

Abstract: A rotary air compressor system of the screw type having an intake valve designed to have a closed condition at start-up, and having intake valve controls for effecting an initial lubrication and cooling of the compressor at start-up and a reduced strain on the motor.

Abstract: A control circuit is disclosed for a sleeve-type pinch valve and which control circuit utilizes an internal vacuum condition in a main supply line in which the valve is disposed to retain the elastomeric sleeve of the valve open. A check valve is provided in the control circuit to prevent backflow of material from the main supply line into the control circuit and pinch valve. A unique check valve disclosed for this purpose includes an expandable tubular diaphragm of elastomeric material normally closed at one end and which opens cylindrically so as to impose no restriction to one-way flow of material therethrough. The one end collapses when flow is interrupted, thus to prevent backflow through the valve.

Abstract: A magnet is fixed to a rotor shaft and a ferromagnetic cup which is magnetically coupled to the magnet is urged opposite to the direction of rotation of the rotor shaft by a spring. An occluder plate is fixed to the cup and is movable into alignment with a fluid inlet to block the same. As the speed of the automobile and thereby the compressor rotor shaft speed increase the magnetic fields resulting from eddy currents induced by the magnet in the cup increase and the degree of magnetic coupling thereby increases so that the cup is rotated further against the force of the spring causing the occluder plate to block the inlet to a greater extent so that the compressor output and thereby the cooling effect of the air conditioner are maintained at a substantially constant value.

Abstract: A compressor intake throttle valve is positioned in accordance with the inlet suction of the compressor, regulating the volume of inlet air in accordance with the load on the compressor. A relief valve connected with the compressor outlet opens when the compressor outlet pressure exceeds a set value and vents compressed air to the compressor intake passage at a point between the throttle valve and the compressor inlet, closing the throttle valve.

Abstract: A rotor is eccentrically mounted in a bore of a housing and formed with radial slots in which vanes are slidably retained. A lubricant passageway leads from an oil sump through the radially inner portions of the slots to a fluid inlet, the oil sump communicating with a fluid outlet. The high pressure in the outlet forces oil through the lubricant passageway to lubricate the vanes and urge the vanes into sealing engagement with the inner wall of the bore. Oil sucked from the inlet into the bore lubricates the outer ends of the vanes and is recovered at the outlet and returned to the oil sump. A check valve at the inlet closes when the compressor is stopped to prevent discharge of fluid and oil out the inlet. An equalizing valve acting integrally with the check valve connects the inlet to the outlet when the compressor is stopped to prevent oil from filling the inlet.

Abstract: A positive displacement gas compressor includes an inlet throttling valve which has an actuator responsive to a pressure fluid signal for closing the throttling valve. A control circuit for supplying pressure fluid to close the throttling valve includes a time delay device and a pilot operated valve which vents the pressure fluid signal holding the throttling valve closed after a predetermined time period commencing with startup of the compressor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a multiple-plant gas-producing facility which is subject to wide variations in the demand for its output. The invention is particularly applicable to an oxygen-producing facility for a steelmaking operation in which there are two independently operable oxygen-producing plants. It is impractical to shut down an oxygen-producing plant when its output temporarily is not needed. During periods of reduced demand conventional practice is to operate one plant at its normal rate to supply the needed oxygen and operate the other plant at a reduced rate and waste excess oxygen which cannot be liquefied and stored. The invention provides a way of combining the outputs of two plants, whereby both plants can operate at reduced rates during periods of reduced demand, and large scale waste is avoided.

Abstract: An automobile engine driven fuel pump operates to cause alternate fuel pumping and fuel vacuum cycles in a fuel pumping chamber and concurrent alternate air vacuum and air pumping cycles respectively in an air pumping chamber and also to maintain a normally closed fuel control valve open in the fuel supply conduit to the pump during the fuel vacuum and air pumping cycles completely independently of the fuel pumping cycles. If the engine stalls, as for example in the event of a collision or automobile roll-over, the pump will stop and the control valve will close to prevent fuel leakage from the supply conduit. Pressure in the supply conduit also urges the control valve to its closed position.

Abstract: A helical screw air compressor unit has a rotary capacity control valve, a compressor inlet throttling valve, and a pressure relief valve for venting the compressor discharge conduit. A control circuit senses pressure in the compressed air supply system downstream of the compressor and operates the capacity control valve, inlet throttling valve, and pressure relief valve in a predetermined sequence to provide an improved power consumption characteristic for variable demand compressor applications. The control circuit includes a hydraulic control valve and an actuator for operating the rotary capacity control valve to regulate compressor throughput to maintain a predetermined pressure without overpressuring the supply system during operation at conditions of reduced demand for compressed air.

Abstract: Fluid motor means having a sectional housing containing a fluid flow passage therebetween is provided. The passage has a cross section which varies in response to load changes, along with means in the passage for varying the flow of pressure fluid to the motor in response to said load changes. Expansion or fluid chambers are preferably used to couple input and output members in a manner responsive to torque changes.

Abstract: A variable displacement hydraulic system includes a charge system having a substantially constant charge pressure, a reciprocating piston type pump having a drive chamber in communication with the charge system, and a control valve regulating the flow of fluid from the charge system to the inlet of the reciprocating piston type pump which is manually movable from a closed fluid blocking position through a first range in which it varies and controls the quantity of fluid flowing to the pump inlet and a second range in which it varies the control of pressure of fluid flowing to the pump inlet at flow rates greater than those obtainable in the first range.

Abstract: An automotive fuel system which has a fuel tank, a fuel pump, a fuel metering device for metering fuel flow to an associated fuel-consuming engine, and a fuel reservoir (such as, for example, a carburetor fuel bowl), has a valving assembly interposed generally between the outlet of the fuel tank and the inlet of the fuel pump with such valve assembly being responsive to, for example, the associated vehicle experiencing a crash impact or a roll-over condition whereupon such valving assembly becomes effective to prevent further flow of fuel from the fuel tank into the fuel reservoir.

Abstract: A radial piston pump wherein the drive shaft for the pistons in radially extending cylinders of the housing has an eccentric which moves the pistons outwardly against the opposition of springs. The inlet port of the housing communicates with the cylinders by way of a first passage which contains a reciprocable valve member and can discharge fluid directly into one of the cylinders. The other cylinders receive fluid from the first passage by way of an annular space which surrounds or is adjacent to the inner end of the shaft and bores which are machined in the housing to connect the annular space with the other cylinders. The outlet port of the housing can receive pressurized fluid from the cylinders by way of check valves. The valve member is biased by a spring to normally assume a first position in which it allows fluid to flow from the inlet port to the cylinders as long as the pressure at the outlet port is within a first range of pressures.