Abstract:
A two-stage valve comprises a housing fitted with an inlet port extending to an inlet chamber and configured for coupling to an upstream liquid supply line, and an outlet port extending from an outlet chamber and configured for coupling to a downstream supply line; a high flow-rate path extending between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber fitted with a hydraulic element configured for selectively admitting liquid flow therebetween at a demand position defined by substantially high flow; a pressure regulating unit configured for controlling a pressure regulating flow path providing direct or indirect flow communication between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber for allowing liquid flow therebetween at a leak position defined by substantially low flow rates.
Abstract:
A static-fluid-pressure-driven rotary motor includes a casing, which defines a chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and at least one rotor assembly rotatably mounted within the casing. The rotor assembly includes a rotor, a plurality of barrier elements associated with, and extending outwards from, the rotor, and a resilient seal associated with at least an outer edge of each of the barrier elements. As the rotor turns about its axis of rotation, the outer edges of the barrier elements passing in proximity to a facing wall of the casing chamber against which the resilient seals for a sliding seal while accommodating variations in clearance between the outer edge of the barrier element and the facing wall of the casing.
Abstract:
The hydroelectric generator of the present invention provides a pre-sealed, watertight device in which the rotor that includes the induction magnets is deployed within the main flow passage of the pipeline and thereby sealed within the pipeline, and he induction coil assembly is deployed outside of the pipeline such that the fluid is sealed within the pipeline away from the induction coils.
Abstract:
The self-powered non-contact water outlet appliance of the present invention is configured so as to be deployed at a point of use as a unitary housing that encases a power supply unit and a flow control system. The power supply unit includes a pipeline-deployed electric generator deployed in a fluid flow passage configured in the outlet appliance and a power storage device that is charged by the electric generator. The generator is operatively responsive to a flow of fluid through the fluid flow passage. The flow control system includes an electronically actuated fluid flow control valve configured to control a flow of fluid through the outlet appliance, at least one sensor configured to sense a necessity to actuate the flow control valve, and a management system configured to manage operation of the flow control valve conditional to output received from the at least one sensor. Therefore, the water outlet appliance of the present invention may be connected to substantially any suitable water system supply pipeline at the point of use by performing a single connection action.
Abstract:
A static-fluid-pressure-driven rotary motor includes a casing (12, 121), which defines a chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and at least one rotor assembly (10) rotatably mounted within the casing. The rotor assembly includes a rotor, a plurality of barrier elements (14) associated with, and extending outwards from, the rotor, and a resilient seal (24) associated with at least an outer edge of each of the barrier elements. As the rotor turns about its axis of rotation, the outer edges of the barrier elements passin in proximity to a facing wall of the casing chamber against which the resilient seals for a sliding seal while accommodating variations in clearance between the outer edge of the barrier element (14) and the facing wall of the casing (12, 12').
Abstract:
The subject of the invention is an engine that is actuated by a fluid under pressure, preferably water, and comprises one or more oscillating, connecting-rod assemblies (13), including a cylinder (14) and a piston (15), and at least one or more cranks (16) driven by the connecting-rod assemblies (13). For each connecting-rod assembly (13), a preferably stationary valve (20) controls the feed and the discharge of the pressure fluid to and from it, synchronically with the angular position of the corresponding crank (10), and acts as the pivot about which connecting-rod assembly (13) oscillates. The engine can be applied for producing mechanical work in any apparatus, for example in sprinklers, concrete mixers, apparatus for winding cables or garden hose reels, and so on, or for the production of electrical energy. The actuating fluid can be used, after its discharge from the engine, for purposes for which high pressure is not required.
Abstract:
Ride-on toys and garden tools operated solely by household water pressure, a ride-on toy or a garden tool according to the invention includes: (i) a stationary element (322); (ii) a movable element (320) movably connected to the stationary element; (iii) water pressure operating means (326) for moving the movable element with respect to the stationary element; (iv) a water inlet (328) for directing the household water into the operating means, the water inlet being in communication with a household water source; (v) a water outlet (336) for directing the household water out from the operating means; and (vi) a valve (338) for controlling the flow of the water through the operating means.
Abstract:
A water-powered turbine motor includes a casing having a bottom drainage opening, and a rotor having a plurality of blades rotatably mounted within the casing. Associated with the casing is an inlet nozzle for connection to an external source of water to generate a stream of water directed towards the blades so as to rotate the rotor. A reservoir is deployed beneath the bottom drainage opening for receiving water draining from the casing. A drainage outlet is formed in the reservoir for allowing drainage of water from the reservoir to a remote drain.
Abstract:
A two-stage valve comprises a housing fitted with an inlet port extending to an inlet chamber and configured for coupling to an upstream liquid supply line, and an outlet port extending from an outlet chamber and configured for coupling to a downstream supply line; a high flow-rate path extending between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber fitted with a hydraulic element configured for selectively admitting liquid flow therebetween at a demand position defined by substantially high flow; a pressure regulating unit configured for controlling a pressure regulating flow path providing direct or indirect flow communication between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber for allowing liquid flow therebetween at a leak position defined by substantially low flow rates.
Abstract:
A system for delivering moisturizing liquid to the lips of a subject includes an applicator for applying the moisturizing liquid to the lips supported by a support structure so that at least a part of applicator is deployed so as to engage a recess between the lips of subject without obstructing contact between the subject's upper and lower lips. The proximity of the applicator to the lips allows the use of simple contact-based implementations of the applicator. At the same time, disruption of speech and other normal oral movement is minimized by avoiding any obstruction to contact between the lips.