公开(公告)号：US07819133B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US11529783

申请日：2006-09-29

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert Endres

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert Endres

IPC分类号： F16K37/00

CPC分类号： F16K37/0008 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0033 ,  Y10T137/8275 ,  Y10T137/8359 ,  Y10T137/86614

摘要： A controller for controlling a valve is disclosed including a manifold assembly, a valve position indicator and a trigger assembly. An operating media distribution system is disposed in the manifold assembly and an electronic control unit is disposed in the controller. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system to activate an actuator which opens or closes the valve. The trigger assembly includes a cylinder adapted to receive an actuator shaft and provide a self setting mechanism corresponding to the stroke length of the actuator shaft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于控制阀的控制器，其包括歧管组件，阀位置指示器和触发器组件。 操作介质分配系统设置在歧管组件中，并且电子控制单元设置在控制器中。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以控制经由操作介质分配系统的操作介质流动，以启动打开或关闭阀门的致动器。 触发器组件包括适于容纳致动器轴并提供对应于致动器轴的行程长度的自动调节机构的气缸。

公开(公告)号：US20080078462A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11529783

申请日：2006-09-29

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert J. Endres

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert J. Endres

IPC分类号： F15B13/043

CPC分类号： F16K37/0008 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0033 ,  Y10T137/8275 ,  Y10T137/8359 ,  Y10T137/86614

摘要： A controller for controlling a valve is disclosed including a manifold assembly, a valve position indicator and a trigger assembly. An operating media distribution system is disposed in the manifold assembly and an electronic control unit is disposed in the controller. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system to activate an actuator which opens or closes the valve. The trigger assembly includes a cylinder adapted to receive an actuator shaft and provide a self setting mechanism corresponding to the stroke length of the actuator shaft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于控制阀的控制器，其包括歧管组件，阀位置指示器和触发器组件。 操作介质分配系统设置在歧管组件中，并且电子控制单元设置在控制器中。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以控制经由操作介质分配系统的操作介质流动，以启动打开或关闭阀门的致动器。 触发器组件包括适于容纳致动器轴并提供对应于致动器轴的行程长度的自动调节机构的气缸。

公开(公告)号：US20100155632A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12716049

申请日：2010-03-02

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert J. Endres

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert J. Endres

IPC分类号： F16K31/12

CPC分类号： F16K37/0008 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0033 ,  Y10T137/8275 ,  Y10T137/8359 ,  Y10T137/86614

摘要： A controller for controlling a valve is disclosed including a manifold assembly, a valve position indicator and a trigger assembly. An operating media distribution system is disposed in the manifold assembly and an electronic control unit is disposed in the controller. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system to activate an actuator which opens or closes the valve. The trigger assembly includes a cylinder adapted to receive an actuator shaft and provide a self setting mechanism corresponding to the stroke length of the actuator shaft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于控制阀的控制器，其包括歧管组件，阀位置指示器和触发器组件。 操作介质分配系统设置在歧管组件中，并且电子控制单元设置在控制器中。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以控制经由操作介质分配系统的操作介质流动，以启动打开或关闭阀门的致动器。 触发器组件包括适于容纳致动器轴并提供对应于致动器轴的行程长度的自动调节机构的气缸。

公开(公告)号：US07647940B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11435976

申请日：2006-05-17

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan

IPC分类号： F15B13/043

CPC分类号： F16K37/0033 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  F16K37/0083 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  Y10T137/7504 ,  Y10T137/7668 ,  Y10T137/7761 ,  Y10T137/7762 ,  Y10T137/86614 ,  Y10T137/8663

摘要： An apparatus for controlling a valve including an enclosure that defines first and second chambers, an indicator proximate the first and second chambers, an operating media distribution system that is disposed in the first chamber, and an electronic control unit disposed in the second chamber. The operating media distribution system includes a manifold block that has an exterior surface, and a plurality of operating media distribution cartridges exchangeably disposed with respect to the manifold block. The manifold block defines a plurality of holes, an operating media supply passage and an operating media exhaust passage. Each of the plurality of operating media distribution cartridges is disposed in a respective one of the plurality of holes and includes a cylinder and a spool assembly that is disposed in and displaced relative to the cylinder. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制阀的装置，包括限定第一和第二室的外壳，靠近第一和第二室的指示器，设置在第一室中的操作介质分配系统以及设置在第二室中的电子控制单元。 操作介质分配系统包括具有外表面的歧管块和相对于歧管块可交换设置的多个操作介质分配盒。 歧管块限定多个孔，操作介质供给通道和操作介质排气通道。 多个操作介质分配盒中的每一个设置在多个孔中的相应一个孔中，并且包括一个缸体和一个卷轴组件，该组件设置在缸体中并相对于缸体移动。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以通过操作介质分配系统来控制操作介质流。

公开(公告)号：US20060272710A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11435976

申请日：2006-05-17

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan

IPC分类号： G05D7/06

CPC分类号： F16K37/0033 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  F16K37/0083 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  Y10T137/7504 ,  Y10T137/7668 ,  Y10T137/7761 ,  Y10T137/7762 ,  Y10T137/86614 ,  Y10T137/8663

摘要： An apparatus for controlling a valve including an enclosure that defines first and second chambers, an indicator proximate the first and second chambers, an operating media distribution system that is disposed in the first chamber, and an electronic control unit disposed in the second chamber. The operating media distribution system includes a manifold block that has an exterior surface, and a plurality of operating media distribution cartridges exchangeably disposed with respect to the manifold block. The manifold block defines a plurality of holes, an operating media supply passage and an operating media exhaust passage. Each of the plurality of operating media distribution cartridges is disposed in a respective one of the plurality of holes and includes a cylinder and a spool assembly that is disposed in and displaced relative to the cylinder. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制阀的装置，包括限定第一和第二室的外壳，靠近第一和第二室的指示器，设置在第一室中的操作介质分配系统以及设置在第二室中的电子控制单元。 操作介质分配系统包括具有外表面的歧管块和相对于歧管块可交换设置的多个操作介质分配盒。 歧管块限定多个孔，操作介质供给通道和操作介质排气通道。 多个操作介质分配盒中的每一个设置在多个孔中的相应一个孔中，并且包括一个缸体和一个卷轴组件，该组件设置在缸体中并相对于缸体移动。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以通过操作介质分配系统来控制操作介质流。

公开(公告)号：US08141583B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12716049

申请日：2010-03-02

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert Endres

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Eric Jordan ,  Robert Endres

IPC分类号： F16K37/00 ,  F16K31/14 ,  F16K31/12

CPC分类号： F16K37/0008 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0033 ,  Y10T137/8275 ,  Y10T137/8359 ,  Y10T137/86614

摘要： A controller for controlling a valve is disclosed including a manifold assembly, a valve position indicator and a trigger assembly. An operating media distribution system is disposed in the manifold assembly and an electronic control unit is disposed in the controller. The electronic control unit operates at least one electromagnetic valve to control operating media flow via the operating media distribution system to activate an actuator which opens or closes the valve. The trigger assembly includes a cylinder adapted to receive an actuator shaft and provide a self setting mechanism corresponding to the stroke length of the actuator shaft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于控制阀的控制器，其包括歧管组件，阀位置指示器和触发器组件。 操作介质分配系统设置在歧管组件中，并且电子控制单元设置在控制器中。 电子控制单元操作至少一个电磁阀以控制经由操作介质分配系统的操作介质流动，以启动打开或关闭阀门的致动器。 触发器组件包括适于容纳致动器轴并提供对应于致动器轴的行程长度的自动调节机构的气缸。

公开(公告)号：US08967590B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13038116

申请日：2011-03-01

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  William D. Ferraz

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  William D. Ferraz

IPC分类号： F16K31/02 ,  F01D15/00 ,  F01D15/10

CPC分类号： F01D15/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F05D2220/20 ,  F05D2220/62 ,  F05D2250/82

摘要： A micro-power generator is integrated in a pneumatic valve controller, such that the micro-power generator is powered by the same compressed air supply used to operate the valve. The micro-power generator includes a micro-turbine connected to a DC power generator, and a source of compressed air is used to drive the micro-turbine to generate power via the generator. The system may include a valve controller pneumatically connected to the compressed air supply. The valve controller may include electronics for displaying a condition of the controller. The system can include an electronic field device in communication with the valve controller for displaying a condition of the valve controller. The micro-turbine generator can be electrically connected to the field device to provide power to the electronic field device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

摘要翻译： 微型发电机集成在气动阀门控制器中，使得微型发电机由用于操作阀门的相同的压缩空气供给。 微型发电机包括连接到直流发电机的微型涡轮机，并且使用压缩空气源来驱动微型涡轮以经由发电机发电。 该系统可以包括气动地连接到压缩空气供应的阀控制器。 阀控制器可以包括用于显示控制器的状况的电子装置。 该系统可以包括与阀控制器通信的电子现场设备，用于显示阀门控制器的状态。 微型涡轮发电机可以电连接到现场设备以向电子现场设备提供电力。 公开和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20090088906A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12236680

申请日：2008-09-24

申请人： Leo Minervini ,  Daniel W. Mrozinski

发明人： Leo Minervini ,  Daniel W. Mrozinski

IPC分类号： G05D7/00

CPC分类号： F16K37/0083 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  Y10T137/0324

摘要： A method associated with a valve controller configured to capture dynamic process conditions for monitoring, diagnosing and maintaining a valve assembly through knowledge-based valve performance criteria. The method includes determining the open and closed positions of a process valve. Measuring the peak torque value required by an actuator to open and close the process valve. Measuring the supply and exhaust pressure required by an actuator to open and close the valve. Determining a deviation zone associated with the peak torque value to open the valve where an alarm is triggered when the torque value falls outside the deviation zone. Creating the dynamic baseline over Nth process cycles when the valve is installed in-line.

摘要翻译： 与阀控制器相关联的方法，其被配置为捕获用于通过基于知识的阀性能标准来监测，诊断和维持阀组件的动态过程条件。 该方法包括确定过程阀的打开和关闭位置。 测量执行机构打开和关闭过程阀所需的峰值扭矩值。 测量执行器打开和关闭阀门所需的供气和排气压力。 确定与峰值扭矩值相关联的偏差区域，以在扭矩值落在偏差区域之外时打开触发报警的阀门。 在阀门安装在内的第N个工艺循环中创建动态基准线。

公开(公告)号：US20140069508A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13606499

申请日：2012-09-07

申请人： Leo Minervini

发明人： Leo Minervini

IPC分类号： F16K37/00

CPC分类号： F16K37/0091 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  Y10T137/0324

摘要： A method associated with a valve package having a process valve, an actuator and a controller. The method includes obtaining a baseline signature corresponding to opening or closing the valve as the valve moves from a first position to a second position. The method also includes obtaining an operating signature corresponding to values associated with the baseline signature each time the valve moves from the first position to the second position. In addition, the operating signature is compared to the baseline signature. The method further includes determining if one or more of the values associated with the operating signature is within an acceptable range from the corresponding one or more values in the baseline signature.

摘要翻译： 与具有过程阀，致动器和控制器的阀组件相关联的方法。 该方法包括当阀从第一位置移动到第二位置时获得对应于打开或关闭阀的基线签名。 该方法还包括在每当阀从第一位置移动到第二位置时获得对应于与基线签名相关联的值的操作签名。 此外，将操作签名与基线签名进行比较。 该方法还包括确定与操作签名相关联的值中的一个或多个是否在基线签名中相应的一个或多个值的可接受范围内。

公开(公告)号：US09133959B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13606499

申请日：2012-09-07

申请人： Leo Minervini

发明人： Leo Minervini

IPC分类号： G08B21/00 ,  F16K37/00

CPC分类号： F16K37/0091 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  Y10T137/0324

摘要： A method associated with a valve package having a process valve, an actuator and a controller. The method includes obtaining a baseline signature corresponding to opening or closing the valve as the valve moves from a first position to a second position. The method also includes obtaining an operating signature corresponding to values associated with the baseline signature each time the valve moves from the first position to the second position. In addition, the operating signature is compared to the baseline signature. The method further includes determining if one or more of the values associated with the operating signature is within an acceptable range from the corresponding one or more values in the baseline signature.

摘要翻译： 与具有过程阀，致动器和控制器的阀组件相关联的方法。 该方法包括当阀从第一位置移动到第二位置时获得对应于打开或关闭阀的基线签名。 该方法还包括在每当阀从第一位置移动到第二位置时获得对应于与基线签名相关联的值的操作签名。 此外，将操作签名与基线签名进行比较。 该方法还包括确定与操作签名相关联的值中的一个或多个是否在基线签名中相应的一个或多个值的可接受范围内。