Abstract:
In various implementations, an electronic actuator may be coupled to a valve to provide the ability to shut off anhydrous ammonia flow through the valve (e.g., in emergencies). The valve may be coupled to anhydrous ammonia tanks, such as nurse tanks and/or storage tanks. The electronic actuator may include a handle and a bracket. The handle and the bracket may include at least two attractive components that are magnetically attracted to each other upon application of an electric current and the valve may be open. When the electric current is cut, the attractive components of the handle and the bracket may not be magnetically attracted to each other and the valve may be shut off. A controller (e.g., a switch) may be coupled to the electronic actuator to allow control of the electric signal to the electronic actuator.
Abstract:
A valve device having a valve housing (10), in which fluid ports (P, A, T) are provided and in which at least one valve piston (12, 14) can be moved longitudinally, which valve piston either separates at least two of the fluid ports (P, A, T) from one another or interconnects them as a function of its travel position, and having at least one latching device (16, 18) for each valve piston (12, 14) for the detachable fastening of the respective valve pistons (12, 14) in one of its travel positions, which latching device has at least one latching means (20), which can be brought into a latching position (22), which is characterized in that, as part of the respective latching devices (16, 18) for detachably fastening the respective valve pistons (12, 14), at least one control body (24) that can be moved independently of the respective valve pistons (12, 14) is provided, which control body is set up such that, in at least one blocking position, it prevents the relevant latching means (20) disposed in the latching position (22) from leaving the latching position (22) by blocking the latching means (20) is disclosed.
Abstract:
A valve actuator for a valve has an electric motor which comprises a rotor and a stator, and further a magnetic detent brake with at least one detent magnet for holding the rotor in a detent position. The least one rotor magnet is arranged on the rotor and co-operates with the detent brake.
Abstract:
A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
Abstract:
A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank, a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoid can be configured on the check valve. The solenoid can have a pin configured to extend into the valve body and engage the floating main valve in a locked position.
Abstract:
A shunt valve assembly includes an electromechanical brake mechanism that locks a position of a pressure setting mechanism within a shunt valve assembly. The electromechanical brake can maintain the position of the pressure setting mechanism in the presence of a relatively strong magnetic field to maintain a set pressure differential within the shunt valve assembly. In certain cases, the shunt valve requires repositioning of the pressure setting mechanism within the shunt valve assembly to adjust a fluid flow rate through the shunt valve assembly. A clinician can activate an external controller to transmit a signal to the shunt valve assembly through magnetically coupled antennas between the controller and the shunt valve. The shunt valve assembly utilizes the signal to activate the braking mechanism and unlock the pressure setting mechanism. The clinician then operates the controller to non-invasively reposition the pressure setting mechanism and adjust the pressure at which the shunt valve opens.
Abstract:
A fire hydrant security system for mounting on a standpipe of a fire hydrant wherein the hydrant has a mounting surface with holes therethrough and a bonnet mounted on the mounting surface, the bonnet surrounding a valve operating spindle assembly. The system includes a security gap which is surrounded by a protective collar spaced from the security cap to define an annular gap. An operating tool having a socket which fits into the gap and surrounds the security cap is used to couple the security cap to the valve operating spindle to open the fire hydrant. The protective collar is preferably made of forged ductile iron and is bolted to the fire hydrant by being bolted to a mounting surface on the standpipe or by being secured by bolts to the bonnet. The security cap is thus protected from blows by sledge hammers wielded by vandals and water thieves.
Abstract:
A magnetically locked fluid valve having a particular utility in a fire hydrant to prevent unauthorized usage thereof. The fire hydrant includes an operating nut mounted on top of one end of a hydrant actuator shaft, and a magnetic lock is located in immediate proximity thereto. A shaped magnet is adapted to be placed around the actuator shaft adjacent to the magnetic lock, after which a wrench can be applied to the operating nut to control operation of the fire hydrant. The magnetic lock includes magnetic tumblers which are shifted in position in response to placement of the magnet on the actuator shaft. The actuator shaft includes an upper section coupled to the operating nut and a lower section coupled to the hydrant valve. The magnetic lock is positioned between the upper and lower shaft sections, and the upper shaft section is freely rotatable relative to the lower section when the magnet is removed, but is locked relative thereto when the magnet is positioned thereon.
Abstract:
The apparatus comprises a leverage including at least two parallel arms pivotally mounted at their central portions, having one pair of the ends threof spread by the end piece of a driving rod and actuated, for instance, by a solenoid. The opposite pair of ends of the arms is operatively connected with a driven rod by means of wedge type engagement. Rollers are interposed between the contact surfaces of the arms and the respective rods. The mechanism cuts down the amount of energy required for transmitting a command, offers fast action and reliability.
Abstract:
The plug valve disclosed includes a spring loaded locking detent which can be disengaged from the valve plug to unlock it, only by means not readily apparent to the layman, such means being a magnetized implement.