Abstract:
A multistage proportional valve (10) for controlling the pressure of a fluid inside a container (12) includes a fluid outflow passageway (22) having an exhaust opening (24), an actuatable fluid inflow passageway (38) having an intake opening (46) and an actuatable exhaust cover (30) for selectively closing said exhaust opening (24). The fluid outflow passageway (22), actuatable fluid inflow passageway (38) and actuatable exhaust cover (30) are interconnected and configured such that in response to an actuating force reaching a first pre-determined threshold the valve (10) displaces the exhaust cover (30) to allow the fluid inside the container (12) to exhaust there from through the fluid outflow passageway (22). In response to the actuating force reaching a second pre-determined threshold the valve (10) displaces the fluid inflow passageway (38) to allow pressurized fluid to flow there through inside the container (12).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a control valve apparatus (1) providing reciprocal motion, comprising a spool (2) and sleeve (3), a passage (4) for fluid, which is hydraulic fluid in the embodiment, the passage (4) being openable and closable by the spool (2) and sleeve (3), ports (A, B, C) for fluid, and at least one seal (5, 6), the arrangement being such that a seat of one seal (5) reacts with a seat of another (6) whereby to open the another seal (6).
Abstract:
A flow rate servicing directional control valve for a hydraulic circuit can service a pressure oil to two actuators, can be compactly formed and have a return oil from one actuator outflow to a tank. In the construction of the directional control valve, first and second spools (22, 23) are inserted into a spool (21) of a valve block (20) such that the first spool (22) is set in a neutral position by a first spring (36) and is adapted to be moved by a pressure oil in a second pressure receiving section (47) to a position where it supplies pressure oil to the actuators and that the second spool (23) is set in a neutral position by a second spring (41) and is adapted to be moved by a pressure oil in a first pressure receiving section (42) to a position where it allows a return oil to outflow to a tank and to be moved by a pressure oil in a third pressure receiving chamber (52) to a position where it supplies a pressure oil to the actuators.
Abstract:
A hydraulic control system includes a first motor, a second motor, a pump operatively associated with the first motor, a first coupling valve operatively associated with the second motor, first parallel valves operatively associated with the second motor, and a first switching valve operatively associated with the first coupling valve and the first parallel valves. The first switching valve is configured to switch the first coupling valve between a first coupling state and a second coupling state opposite the first coupling state and to switch the first parallel valves between a first parallel state and a second parallel state opposite the first parallel state. While the first parallel valves are in the first parallel state a portion of the output of the first motor drives the second motor while the first parallel valves are in the second parallel state, the output of the pump drives the second motor.
Abstract:
A valve assembly may include a main housing and first and second electro-statically actuated valves. The main housing may define at least three chambers, with a first chamber configured to be coupled to a high pressure supply port, a second chamber configured to be coupled to an output port, and a third chamber configured to be coupled to a low pressure exhaust port. The first electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the first and second chambers, and the first electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber responsive to a first electrical signal. The second electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the second and third chambers, and the second electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the second chamber and the third chamber responsive to a second electrical signal. Related methods are also discussed.
Abstract:
A valve assembly may include a main housing and first and second electro-statically actuated valves. The main housing may define at least three chambers, with a first chamber configured to be coupled to a high pressure supply port, a second chamber configured to be coupled to an output port, and a third chamber configured to be coupled to a low pressure exhaust port. The first electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the first and second chambers, and the first electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber responsive to a first electrical signal. The second electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the second and third chambers, and the second electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the second chamber and the third chamber responsive to a second electrical signal. Related methods are also discussed.
Abstract:
A valve assembly (10) has a single piece body (12) that houses a plurality of hydraulic valves. Each valve includes a spool (44, 46, 48) which controls the flow of fluid between a pair of work ports (24-29) in one side (14) of the body and a pump inlet (20) and a tank outlet (22). The valves are operated by selectively applying pressurized fluid to one end or the other of the spool. That pressure is provided by a conduit or a pilot valve that is attached to a control port (30-35) in the one side of the body. Because the majority of the connections to the valve assembly are made to the one side of the body access is only require to that side.
Abstract:
A two stage valve assembly (10) responsive to signals from a control system for supplying pressurized fluid to one of two load lines. The first stage (14) includes a torque motor that directs pressurized fluid from a jet pipe toward a receiver assembly having two receiver ports and a bleedoff area disposed between and separating the receiver ports. The second stage assembly includes two spool/sleeve assemblies (18, 20) that control the flow of pressurized fluid to and from the two load lines. The receiver assembly controls the spool/sleeve assemblies (18, 20) such that at most only one of the load lines is pressurized at a time. Cartridges may be inserted in the spool/sleeve assemblies (18, 20) to linearize the relationship between input current from the control system and the output force of an unequal area actuator (200) connected to the load lines.
Abstract:
A main valve (16) includes a product pressure inlet (18), an outlet (20), a movable closure member and a pressurized head volume above the closure member. Product pressure relief flow through the main valve is controlled by a modulating, pressure operated pilot relief valve (14) that includes a piston chamber (36) with a reciprocally mounted pilot piston (42). The chamber is in fluid communication with the pressurized head volume and with the outlet and inlet of the main valve. An inlet valve (92) controls flow from the inlet of the main valve into the chamber and is actuated by the pilot piston. The pilot piston includes first and second surfaces (46) and effective areas DELTA A exposed to the pressure in the piston chamber and an end isolated from the piston chamber and in fluid communication with the main valve inlet.
Abstract:
Ensemble de vanne servant a commander l'application d'une aspiration et d'un soufflage d'air a contre-courant a un moule d'ebauche d'une machine de formage d'articles de verre. L'ensemble comprend un corps (1, 2, 3, 4) dans lequel sont enfermees une premiere vanne permettant de commander l'application de l'aspiration, une deuxieme vanne (6) permettant de commander l'ecoulement de l'air de soufflage a contre-courant, et une troisieme vanne (7) servant a tirer l'air d'un moule d'ebauche. Le corps (1, 2, 3, 4) possede une chambre centrale (32) au travers de laquelle l'aspiration est appliquee lorsque la premiere vanne (5) est ouverte, au travers de laquelle l'air de soufflage a contre-courant passe lorsque la deuxieme vanne (6) est ouverte, et au travers de laquelle on extrait l'air du moule lorsque la troisieme vanne (7) est ouverte.