公开(公告)号：WO2013028493A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2012051294

申请日：2012-08-17

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  CHASE RANDY L ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  THAU LAWRENCE W ,  BIERY WAYNE M ,  MADARA SCOTT D ,  KUEHNER RYAN D

Inventor： CHASE RANDY L ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  THAU LAWRENCE W ,  BIERY WAYNE M ,  MADARA SCOTT D ,  KUEHNER RYAN D

IPC: F16L21/02

CPC classification number: F16L51/00 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L27/12

Abstract: An expansion joint is used to accommodate changes in length of above- ground pipe lines due to thermal expansion. A tube is surrounded by a ring attached to a sleeve. One end of the tube is attached to a pipe of the pipeline, one end of the sleeve is attached to another pipe of the pipe line. The tube and the ring and sleeve are movable axially relatively to one another when the pipe line expands or contracts linearly. A seal between the ring and the tube ensures fluid tightness of the joint.

Abstract translation: 膨胀节由于热膨胀而适应地上管线长度的变化。 管子被一个连在一个套筒上的环包围。 管的一端连接到管道的管道，套筒的一端连接到管道的另一个管道。 当管线线性膨胀或收缩时，管和环和套筒可相对于彼此轴向移动。 环和管之间的密封确保接头的流体密封性。

公开(公告)号：WO2006009614A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：PCT/US2005019863

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  WILK JR CHARLES E ,  CUVO ANTHONY J ,  SUN JIANYONG ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R

Inventor： WILK JR CHARLES E ,  CUVO ANTHONY J ,  SUN JIANYONG ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R

IPC: F16L43/00 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L37/091

CPC classification number: F16L37/091

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe segments together is disclosed. The coupling is derived from a standard fitting and has a housing with a socket and an expanded region adjacent to the socket. Three shoulders are positioned within the expanded region. A sealing member and two support washers are positioned within the expanded region, each engaging a shoulder. A retainer is positioned in the expanded region between the two support washers. A lip, positioned at the end of the expanded region, extends radially inwardly and captures the sealing member, washers and retainer within the coupling. The retainer has a plurality of radial teeth angularly oriented to engage a pipe and prevent its removal from the coupling. One of the washers is kept in spaced relation from the other washer by a shoulder to prevent contact with the retainer upon assembly which may otherwise inhibit the teeth engaging the pipe.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将管段连接在一起的联接器。 联轴器来自标准配件，并且具有带有插座的壳体和与插座相邻的扩展区域。 三个肩膀位于扩张区域内。 密封构件和两个支撑垫圈位于扩张区域内，每个接合肩部。 保持器位于两个支撑垫圈之间的扩张区域中。 位于扩张区域端部的唇缘径向向内延伸，并将联接器内的密封构件，垫圈和保持器捕获。 保持器具有多个径向齿，其成角度地定向以接合管并防止其从联接件移除。 其中一个垫圈通过肩部与另一个垫圈保持间隔开，以防止在组装时与保持器接触，否则可能会阻碍接合管道的齿。

公开(公告)号：WO2008033241A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：PCT/US2007019327

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  WESTON RICHARD R ,  CAROM TERRANCE M

Inventor： WESTON RICHARD R ,  CAROM TERRANCE M

IPC: F16K1/22

CPC classification number: F16K47/023 ,  F16K31/602

Abstract: A valve actuator is disclosed for use with short throw valves. The actuator includes a plate perpendicular to the valve stem that has a slot formed of regions having different radii of curvature centered on the valve stem. An eccentric cam is attached to a handle mounted on the valve stem. The cam extends through the slot and is rotatable for positioning at a radius corresponding to the radius of the different slot regions. When the cam is rotated so that it may traverse a slot region, the handle can be turned to move the valve closing member through an angle subtended by the slot region. This permits the valve to be opened or closed in a step-wise fashion and prevents rapid opening and closing of the valve that can cause a water hammer effect.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于短路阀的阀致动器。 致动器包括垂直于阀杆的板，其具有由具有以阀杆为中心的不同曲率半径的区域形成的槽。 偏心凸轮连接到安装在阀杆上的手柄。 凸轮延伸穿过狭槽并且可旋转以便以对应于不同槽区域的半径的半径进行定位。 当凸轮旋转以使其可以穿过狭槽区域时，可以转动手柄以使阀关闭件移动通过槽区域对着的角度。 这允许阀以逐步的方式打开或关闭，并且防止阀的快速打开和关闭，从而导致水锤效应。

公开(公告)号：WO2008100300A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2007022766

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  IDE STEPHEN R ,  REILLY WILLIAM J ,  BALLARD ROBERT J

Inventor： IDE STEPHEN R ,  REILLY WILLIAM J ,  BALLARD ROBERT J

IPC: B05B1/26

CPC classification number: A62C35/58 ,  A62C37/08

Abstract: A sprinkler having a design such that they can be arrayed where the coverage of each exceeds 80 square feet - preferably less than 200 square feet in extra hazard or high piled storage environments up to ceiling heights of 25 feet or greater, including ceiling heights of approximately 30 feet or greater and being adapted to control through the maintenance of the heat release rate for the prescribed period of time established by NFPA- 13 standards for what are termed "Extra Hazard" and "High Piled Storage" occupancy in which sprinklers preferably having a K factor of 18-40 through the selective combination of pressure and trigger-speed provide sufficiently large drops of water to permit the same to maintain sufficient size and density after contacting the structural members generally encountered in warehouse-type facilities to be able to penetrate the fire plume. Specifically, in its preferred embodiment if the pressure is 7-10 psi, a diagonal line emanating from the center of the deflector to the edge of the obstruction (A) is greater than 3 times the height or 3 times the width of the obstruction.

Abstract translation: 具有这样的设计的喷洒器，使得它们可以排列在每个覆盖范围超过80平方英尺 - 优选小于200平方英尺的额外危险或高堆积存储环境中，直到25英尺或更大的天花板高度，包括大约的天花板高度 30英尺或更大，并且适于通过维持在NFPA-13标准为规定的时间段维持所谓的“额外危险”和“高堆存储”占有率，其中喷洒器优选地具有 通过压力和触发速度的选择性组合，18-40的K因子提供足够大的水滴以使其能够在接触通常在仓库型设施中遇到的结构构件之后保持足够的尺寸和密度，以能够穿透 火羽。 具体地，在其优选实施例中，如果压力为7-10psi，则从偏转器的中心到障碍物（A）的边缘发出的对角线大于该阻塞的宽度的3倍或3倍。

公开(公告)号：WO2008088443A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2007023765

申请日：2007-11-13

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  WESTON RICHARD R

Inventor： WESTON RICHARD R

IPC: F02M9/08

CPC classification number: F16K1/18 ,  F16K1/222 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  Y10S261/12 ,  Y10S261/56

Abstract: A valve is disclosed having a valve closing member that divides the valve bore into passageways of unequal cross sectional areas when in an open position. A venturi is positioned within the valve bore upstream of the valve closing member. The throat of the venturi may be within one pipe diameter of the valve closing member. The venturi is offset from the bore centerline so as to align with the larger of the two passageways. Turbulence is reduced allowing more accurate pressure measurements to be made within the venturi yielding more accurate determination of volumetric flow rates.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有阀关闭件的阀，该阀关闭件在处于打开位置时将阀孔分成不等横截面积的通道。 文氏管定位在阀关闭构件上游的阀孔内。 文丘里管的喉部可以在阀关闭构件的一个管直径内。 文氏管从孔中心线偏移，以便与两个通道中较大的通道对齐。 湍流减少允许在文氏管内进行更精确的压力测量，从而更精确地测定体积流量。

公开(公告)号：WO2005114026A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2005016386

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  GIBB JOHN ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  PIGOTT MICHAEL S

Inventor： GIBB JOHN ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  PIGOTT MICHAEL S

IPC: F16L23/00 ,  F16L3/00 ,  F16L17/00 ,  F16L17/025 ,  F16L21/02 ,  F16L21/06 ,  F16L23/032 ,  F16L23/04 ,  F16L23/08 ,  F16L23/18 ,  F16L25/14 ,  F16L33/04

CPC classification number: F16L21/02 ,  F16L17/04 ,  F16L21/005 ,  F16L21/065 ,  F16L23/08 ,  F16L23/18 ,  F16L25/14 ,  Y10T29/53987

Abstract: A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling is formed from an arcuate band that surrounds and defines a central space. The band has first and second ends in facing relation. arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements extend lengthwise along the band. The arcuate surfaces have radii of curvature greater than the radii of curvature of the pipe element outer surfaces, allowing pipe elements to be inserted within the central space. The band has adjustably tightenable connection members mounted at each end. When the connection members are tightened, the ends are drawn toward one another, and the arcuate surfaces on the band deform and conform to the radius of curvature of the outer surfaces of the pipe elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可变形的机械管接头。 耦合由围绕并限定中心空间的弧形带形成。 乐队的第一和第二端面对面。 接合管元件外表面的弧形表面沿着带长度延伸。 弧形表面具有大于管道元件外表面的曲率半径的曲率半径，允许管道元件插入中心空间内。 带子具有可调节地紧固的连接构件，每个端部安装。 当连接构件被紧固时，端部彼此拉伸，并且带的弓形表面变形并且与管元件的外表面的曲率半径一致。

公开(公告)号：WO0210623A8

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：PCT/US0141346

申请日：2001-07-11

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  MCLENNAN W ROSS ,  WESTON RICHARD R

Inventor： DOLE DOUGLAS R ,  MCLENNAN W ROSS ,  WESTON RICHARD R

IPC: F16K41/04 ,  F16K5/00

CPC classification number: F16K41/046

Abstract: A valve having a valve closing member (16) rotatably supported on one or more valve stems (22) which are positional infinitely adjustable is disclosed. The valve has a valve body defining a bore (14) with an upper passageway extending from the bore. A valve stem (22) extends coaxially through the passageway and rotatably supports the valve closing member in the bore. A cartridge (24) is coaxially located within the passageway between the valve body and the stem. The cartridge captures the valve stem and engages the passageway via screw threads (30) allowing for infinite positional adjustment. The cartridge also houses bearings (38) for rotation of the stem and seals (40, 42, and 44) for sealing the passageway. The valve body may have a second passageway coaxially aligned with the first passageway in which a second valve stem is located. The second stem (60) engages the passageway via screw threads allowing for infinite positional adjustment. The adjustable stems allow the valve closing member to remain perfectly centered within the bore for maximum valve operational life.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种阀，其具有可旋转地支撑在位置无级可调的一个或多个阀杆（22）上的阀关闭构件（16）。 阀具有限定孔（14）的阀体，其具有从孔延伸的上通道。 阀杆（22）同轴地延伸穿过通道，并且可旋转地支撑在孔中的阀关闭构件。 盒（24）同轴地位于阀体和阀杆之间的通道内。 墨盒捕获阀杆并通过螺纹（30）接合通道，允许无限位置调节。 该墨盒还容纳用于旋转阀杆和密封件（40,42和44）的轴承（38），用于密封通道。 阀体可以具有与第一通道同轴对准的第二通道，第二通道中第二阀杆位于该第一通道中。 第二杆（60）通过螺纹接合通道，允许无限位置调整。 可调节的阀杆允许阀门关闭件在孔内保持完美的中心，以实现最大的阀门使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：WO2012075095A2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2011062563

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  NOVITSKY MICHAEL R ,  HAAS EARL ,  WILK CHARLES E JR ,  MADARA SCOTT D ,  CUVO ANTHONY J ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R

Inventor： NOVITSKY MICHAEL R ,  HAAS EARL ,  WILK CHARLES E JR ,  MADARA SCOTT D ,  CUVO ANTHONY J ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  B21B17/10 ,  B21D41/00 ,  F16L9/02

CPC classification number: F16L21/06 ,  B21B23/00 ,  B21D15/06 ,  B21D17/04 ,  B21D22/16 ,  B21D39/046 ,  B21D41/00 ,  B21D41/023 ,  F16L17/025 ,  F16L17/04 ,  F16L21/022 ,  F16L23/08 ,  F16L25/12

Abstract: A pipe element has a circumferential shoulder at one end. The shoulder has an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A groove is positioned adjacent to the shoulder. The groove has a floor surface with an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A bead is positioned contiguous with the groove. The bead has an apex with an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A combination of roller tools is used to cold work pipe elements and impart a desired shape to the sidewall in one method of manufacture. In another method, a spin forming tool is revolved in an orbit of increasing diameter within the pipe element captured within a die.

Abstract translation: 管件在一端具有周向肩部。 肩部的外径大于管件的外径。 凹槽位于肩部附近。 凹槽具有地板表面，其外径小于管件的外径。 珠子与凹槽邻接放置。 胎圈的顶点的外径大于管道元件的外径。 在一种制造方法中，使用滚轮工具的组合来冷加工管元件并赋予侧壁所需的形状。 在另一种方法中，旋转成形工具在模具内捕获的管元件内以增加直径的轨道旋转。

公开(公告)号：WO2006135891A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：PCT/US2006023014

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  REILLY WILLIAM J ,  BALLARD ROBERT J ,  BLEASE KEVIN J ,  IDE STEPHEN R

Inventor： REILLY WILLIAM J ,  BALLARD ROBERT J ,  BLEASE KEVIN J ,  IDE STEPHEN R

IPC: A62C35/00 ,  A62C2/00 ,  A62C99/00

CPC classification number: A62C31/005 ,  A62C31/02 ,  A62C35/60 ,  A62C35/64 ,  A62C99/0072 ,  B05B1/265 ,  B05B7/08 ,  B05B7/0853 ,  B05B7/0892

Abstract: A fire suppression system is disclosed. The system includes a source of pressurized gas and a source of pressurized liquid. At least one emitter is in fluid communication with the liquid and gas sources. The emitter is used to establish a gas stream, atomize and entrain the liquid into the gas stream and discharge the resulting liquid-gas stream onto the fire. A method of operating the system is also disclosed. The method includes establishing a gas stream having first and second shock fronts using the emitter, atomizing and entraining the liquid with the gas at one of the two shock fronts to form a liquid-gas stream, and discharging the stream onto the fire. The method also includes creating a plurality of shock diamonds in the liquid-gas stream discharged from the emitter.

Abstract translation: 公开了灭火系统。 该系统包括加压气体源和加压液体源。 至少一个发射器与液体和气体源流体连通。 发射器用于建立气流，雾化并将液体夹带到气流中，并将所得液态气流排放到火上。 还公开了一种操作该系统的方法。 该方法包括使用发射器建立具有第一和第二冲击前沿的气流，在两个冲击前沿中的一个上雾化和夹带液体以形成液态气体流，并将流体排放到火上。 该方法还包括在从发射器排出的液态气体流中形成多个冲击金刚石。

公开(公告)号：WO2008030392A3

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2007019132

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: VICTAULIC CO OF AMERICA ,  DOLE DOUGLAS R

Inventor： DOLE DOUGLAS R

IPC: F16L23/00

CPC classification number: F16L27/1012 ,  F16L25/12

Abstract: A coupling assembly is disclosed for joining pipe elements to one another end-to-end. First and second rings are attached to an end of each pipe element. Each ring has an outwardly facing surface with a groove which receives a sealing member. A band is positioned in overlying relation surrounding the rings when the pipe ends are arranged in end-to-end relationship. The band has an inwardly facing surface engaged with the sealing members. The band also has oppositely disposed end faces. End plates are attached to each end face. The end plates project radially inwardly in overlapping engagement with the rings to retain the pipe elements in end-to-end relation within the band.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种联接组件，用于将管道元件端对端地彼此连接。 第一和第二环连接到每个管道元件的一端。 每个环具有带有接收密封构件的凹槽的面向外的表面。 当管端以端对端关系布置时，带以环绕环的上覆关系定位。 带具有与密封构件接合的面向内的表面。 该带也具有相对设置的端面。 端板连接到每个端面。 端板径向向内突出并与环重叠接合，从而将管件保持在带内端对端的关系。