Machine tools, namely, vices and clamps for the precision clamping of work pieces; clamping machines, namely, metal clamps for holding piece parts on machine tool tables; workpiece clamping attachments being parts of machines, namely, machine tools being clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; workpiece clamping attachments for machines, namely, machine tools being clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; clamping devices being parts of machines, namely, machine tools being clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; clamping devices for use with machine tools, namely, metal clamps for holding piece parts on machine tool tables; clamping tools for holding piece parts during machining, namely, machine tools being clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; precision machine tools for machining workpieces, namely, machine tools being clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces Metal vice jaws; vice claws of metal; structural and replacement parts for metal vices and metal vice claws
A solenoid assembly (100) is provided that includes a frame (104), a coil (106) positioned proximate the frame (104), and a core (114) defined by the coil (106). A plunger (108) is actuatable between at least a first position and a second position, and a guide (109) is at least partially disposed within the core (114). The plunger (108) is disposed at least partially within the guide (109). A housing (102) at least partially houses the frame (104), the coil (106), the guide (109) and the plunger (108), and the guide (109) is prevented from rotating independently of the housing (102).
A stretch cylinder (300) is provided that includes a barrel (101) and an actuatable stretch rod (102) that extends and retracts from the barrel (101). The stretch cylinder (300) further comprises a front end cover (308) and a rear end cover (310) that are attached to opposing ends of the barrel (101). An internal fluid conduit (306) with the barrel (101) fluidly connects the front end cover (308) to the rear end cover (310). At least one valve has a body defined by the front end cover (308).
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
A power cylinder (100) is provided that includes a body (102) having a bore (106) therein, a piston rod (104) longitudinally reciprocable within the bore, and extending axially from the body. The power cylinder further comprises a groove (126) defined by the piston rod, wherein the groove is situated proximate a distal end of the piston rod, and wherein the groove circumscribes the piston rod. The power cylinder also comprises a bumper (122) having a size and dimension to engage the groove, wherein the bumper engages the groove, and wherein a face (136) of the bumper engages the body when the piston rod is in a substantially retracted position.
A valve provided according to an embodiment comprises a first chamber with first and second fluid ports. A second chamber having an exhaust port is in fluid communication with the first chamber. A first seal with the first chamber is configured to open and close on a first valve seat, the first seal biased in the closed position. A passage connects the first fluid port and the second fluid port so that the first fluid port is in communication with the second fluid port when the first seal is in the closed position. The passage allows equilibrium between the first fluid port and the second fluid port. A second seal is biased in a closed position, adapted to fluidly connect the first valve chamber with the exhaust port when a positive fluid flow from the first chamber biases the second seal in an open position.
A valve (100), including a fluid inlet (104), a fluid outlet (106) and an inlet seat (110) formed in a body (102) is provided. The valve (100) includes a base (108), a shuttle (112), a spring (116), and an o-ring (118). The base (108) includes a base seat (122). The shuttle (112) includes a valve seal (114) that may come to rest on the inlet seat (110) or base seat (122). The valve seal (114) is biased against the inlet seat (110). O-ring (118) is situated on the valve seal (114). The valve seal (114) may include a bleed hole. The valve may include a reset.
F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems
F16K 17/30 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in one direction only spring-loaded
An auto brake module (210, 310, 410) in a brake system (200, 300, 400) with a brake pipe (160), a brake cylinder pipe (170), and a brake cylinder (110) having a brake spring (114), a spring release chamber (116) and a service brake chamber (118), wherein the brake cylinder pipe (170) is fluidly coupled to the service brake chamber (118), the auto brake module (210, 310, 410) is provided. The auto brake module includes a brake spring release valve (212, 312) fluidly coupled to the spring release chamber (116) and the brake pipe (160) and a brake apply valve (214, 314) fluidly coupled to the spring release chamber (116), wherein the brake spring release valve (212, 312) is adapted to fluidly couple the brake pipe (160) to the spring release chamber (116) and the brake apply valve (214, 314) is adapted to exhaust the spring release chamber (116).
B60T 13/10 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release
An electromagnet assisted pressure-actuated valve (200) is provided. The electromagnet assisted pressure-actuated valve (200) includes a housing (201) with a pilot fluid pressure port (202), a first process fluid port (203), and a second process fluid port (204). The electromagnet assisted pressure-actuated valve (200) further includes a poppet member (205) movable within the housing (201) and a control chamber (220) in fluid communication with the pilot fluid pressure port (202) and with a first cross- sectional area (205a) of the poppet member (205). A permanent magnet (251) is provided that is coupled to one of the housing (201) or the poppet member (205). An electromagnet (250) is also provided that is coupled to one of the housing (201) or the poppet member (205) opposite the permanent magnet (251).
A multiple-stage fluid operated actuator (100) is provided. The multiple-stage fluid operated actuator (100) comprises a housing (101) including a first bore (212) with a first cross-sectional area and a second bore (215) with a second cross-sectional area. The multiple-stage fluid operated actuator (100) further comprises a piston assembly (210) including a first piston (210a) movable within the first bore (212) and a second piston (210b) movable within the first and second bores (212, 215). The piston assembly (210) separates the first and second bores (212, 215) into a first fluid chamber (214a) selectively in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source (220) or an exhaust, an airtight second fluid chamber (214b), and a third fluid chamber (214c) selectively in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid source (220) or the exhaust.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
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CAPACITIVE LINEAR DISPLACEMENT SENSOR AND CYLINDER DEVICE
A capacitive linear displacement sensor (100) includes a plunger (106), a capacitance grid (107) formed on the plunger (106), a capacitance sensor ring (126), wherein the plunger (106) is configured to move through the capacitance sensor ring (126), and a capacitive sensor portion (127) formed on an inner surface of the capacitance sensor ring (126) and configured to interact with the capacitance grid (107). The capacitive sensor portion (127) generates two positionally-varying capacitance signals related to a displacement of the plunger (106). A fluid cylinder (700) including the capacitive linear displacement sensor (100). A method of forming the capacitive linear displacement sensor.
G01D 5/241 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A manually-locking linearly-actuated hand valve (100) is provided according to the invention. The hand valve (100) includes a valve body (102) including a valve chamber (130), a linearly-actuated valve member (140) located within the valve chamber (130) and configured to move linearly between two or more valve member positions. The linearly-actuated valve member (140) includes one or more stop structures (144) formed at predetermined locations. The hand valve (100) further includes a manual lock key (120) configured to internally engage the one or more stop structures (144) of the linearly-actuated valve member (140) and therefore physically block movement of the linearly-actuated valve member (140) in one or more predetermined lock positions of the two or more valve member positions.
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
F16K 35/02 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation to be locked or disconnected by means of a push or pull
A needle valve (100) is provided according to the invention. The needle valve (100) includes a valve body (102) including a valve bore (104) and a valve seat (107). The needle valve (100) further includes a non-rotating needle (120) configured to move substantially axially in the valve bore (104) relative to the valve seat (107) and with the non-rotating needle (120) being blocked from rotating. The needle valve (100) further includes a knob (160) rotatably coupled to the valve body (102) and configured to be manually-operated, with rotation of the knob (160) moving the non-rotating needle (120) substantially axially, without the knob (160) moving axially with respect to the valve body (102).
F16K 31/50 - Mechanical actuating means with screw-spindle
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AN ALIGNABLE ELECTRIC CONNECTOR, AN ELECTRIC CONNECTOR SYSTEM, AND A METHOD FOR CONNECTING AN ALIGNABLE ELECTRIC CONNECTOR WITH A SECOND ELECTRIC CONNECTOR
The present invention relates to an alignable electric connector (5), an electrical connector system, and a method for connecting an alignable electric connector (5) with a second electric connector (105). The alignable electric connector (5) is configured mount to a support structure (201) and connect with the second electric connector (105). The alignable electric connector (5) may be provided with one or more orienting structures (59, 60, 61) that mate with one or more other orienting structure (203, 110, 100) when the alignable electric connector (105) is oriented to mate with the second electric connector (105). The alignable electric connector (5) may be rotatably mounted to the support structure (201) and rotated to orient the alignable electric connector (5).
The present invention relates to a fluid control device that includes a fluid control body (202) that is provided with a first side, which includes an inlet port (204), and a bottom side that forms a valve cavity (203). The inlet port (204) forms an opening in the first side. The opening is provided with an upper edge (226) and a lower edge (224) and is coupled to the valve cavity (203). A valve facing side (207) is formed in the valve cavity (203) and configured so that a generally straight path is provided through at least part of the inlet port (208) to a valve seat (222) located on the valve facing side (207).
F16K 1/08 - Special arrangements for improving the flow, e.g. special shape of passages or casings in which the spindle is perpendicular to the general direction of flow
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LUBRICATING SIGHT DOME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SIGHT DOME
A lubricating sight dome and a method of operating the sight dome are disclosed. The sight dome (200) comprises an inner body (202), an outer body (204), an adjusting screw (206), a lower sealing member (208) and an upper sealing member (210). The sight dome (200) has multiple control features that control the flow rate of the lubricant. A first control feature controls the rate of flow of the lubricant over a first adjustment range and a second control feature controls the rate of flow of the lubricant over a second adjustment range.
A control valve (100,200) with a two-piece shifting mechanism is provided. The special control valve has two levers, one is a sealing lever (106,206) and the other is a shifting lever (104,204). The sealing lever (106,206) has a channel (116,216) on one of its ends to couple together different ports (SP, S, P, IS) to change the airflow direction. Each lever has its own axis. The shifting lever and the sealing lever interact through an oval opening (114) and a cylindrical boss (112), obtaining two angular range motions. When a small angular input is put on the shifting lever it will produce a large angular output at the second end of the sealing lever. It will achieve a multiple-position switching.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
F16K 11/076 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution
F16K 11/16 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle which only slides, or only turns, or only swings in one plane
A fluid control device is disclosed that is configured to vent pilot volume through an exhaust port or exhaust passageway (140) integrated into the fluid control device. The fluid control device has a fluidic switch (112) configured to switch a pilot volume into the exhaust port or exhaust passageway (140) when a signal port or signal passageway (114) is de-pressurized. The fluidic switch (112) couples the signal port or signal passageway (114) to the pilot volume when the signal port or signal passageway (114) is pressurized.
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
F16K 31/124 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston servo actuated
F15B 13/042 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure
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A MODULAR ROTARY CONNECTION SYSTEM WITH A SEPARATE LOCKING PIECE
A modular coupling system comprises a connector (200, 201) having a generally cylindrical center section (224) with a bore (208) extending from a front face (206) of the connector (200, 201) through to a back side of the connector. The connector (200, 201) has a first (220) and a second wing (222) extending from the generally cylindrical center section (224) of the connector (200, 201). A first flange (202) extends from a front side of the first wing towards a top side of the connector (200, 201), and a second flange (204) extends from a back side of the first wing towards a bottom side of the connector (200, 201). A third flange (202) extends from a front side of the second wing towards the bottom side of the connector (200, 201), and a second flange (204) extends from a back side of the first wing towards the top side of the connector (200, 201).
F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
F16L 37/244 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe
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A FLUID CONTROL DEVICE WITH A NON-CIRCULAR FLOW AREA
A fluid control device with a non-circular flow passageway is disclosed. The fluid control device has an inlet port (318) formed on a first side (314) of a fluid control body. A valve cavity (320) is formed in the bottom of the fluid control body. The inlet port is coupled to the valve cavity with an inlet port opening. A valve seat (316) is formed in the valve cavity with a non-circular shaped valve seat passageway (310). An outlet port (306) is formed on a second side (312) of the fluid control body. The outlet port is coupled to the non-circular shaped valve seat passageway (310) by an outlet port passageway (308).
F16K 1/30 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces specially adapted for pressure containers
F16K 1/06 - Special arrangements for improving the flow, e.g. special shape of passages or casings
A self-vacuum arrangement (200) for pneumatic equipment is provided. A Venturi device (202) having first and second ports (208, 210) and a central tap (212) is provided. A first check valve (204) having a first port (214) operably coupled with the central tap (212) of the Venturi device (202) is configured to prevent pneumatic flow from the central tap (212) through the first check valve (204). Optionally included is a second check valve (206) having a first port (216) operably coupled with the first port (208) of the Venturi device (202), and a second port (218) operably coupled with the second port (210) of the Venturi device (202).
H01L 21/68 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for positioning, orientation or alignment
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A voice coil actuator having a magnetic core comprising a plurality of permanent magnets separated by a plurality of pole pieces. The polarity of the permanent magnets alternate such that the north and south poles of the magnets adjacent to the pole pieces face each other. The magnetic core is encased in a cylindrical shell that has a magnetic flux guide at both ends. A cylindrical moving coil is installed in an air gap between the magnetic core and the shell and is captured between the two flux guides. Members are attached to the coil and extend through holes in one of the flux guides.
A system and method for an asymmetric K-ring is disclosed. The system and method is for forming a K-ring with the dynamic sealing surface (514) closer to one edge or face (506) of the k-ring than the other edge or face (504). The asymmetrically placed dynamic sealing surface creates a larger bevel (510) on one side of the k-ring thereby reducing the sealing force produced by the K-ring when pressure is applied to the side of the K-ring with the larger bevel .
An operator (1656) for a valve that has a guiding ramp (1484) for alignment of a connector (1686) on a double solenoid PC board (1664) is disclosed. The connector (1686) from the double solenoid PC board (1664) mates with or couples to a connector (1686) on a single solenoid PC board (1662) mounted inside the operator (1656). The guiding ramp aligns the connector (1686) from the double solenoid PC board (1664) as it is being inserted into the single solenoid operator (1656).
A valve island that has the PC board (1724) captured in the expansion station is disclosed. The PC board (1724) is held into the expansion station by a feature on the PC board that interferes with the inside of the wire-way of the expansion station sub-base.
A valve island that has vented non-active areas (748, 750) is disclosed. The valve island has a plurality of active gas passageways (740, 736, 737) that are coupled together between components. At the junction between the different components the active fluid passageways (740, 736, 737) are surrounded by a sealing surface. The sealing surface essentially surrounds some non-active areas (748, 750). The non-active areas (748, 750) are vented to the outside air through one or more passageways. The non-active areas (748, 750) may be recessed from the sealing surface.
A valve that has the solenoids (1008) aligned at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the valve operator (1056) is disclosed. By aligning the solenoid (1008) at 90 degrees the fluid passageways (1387) in the valve operator (1056) are simplified and the operator body (1370) is easier to mold.
A valve island that has a pilot fluid passageway (742) located on the side of the sub-base is disclosed. The pilot fluid passageway (742) is formed into one side of the sub-base and couples the front end of the sub-base with the back end of the sub-base. A gasket or sealing device may be used to help form a seal around the pilot fluid passageway when the sub-base is joined to a mating part.
A double solenoid PC board (1564) that has a long narrow section (1588) extending from the main section is disclosed. The long narrow section (1588) has a connector (1587) at the tip. The connector (1587) at the tip of the long narrow section (1588) is configured to mate with or couple to a mating connector (1686) on a single solenoid PC board (1662) in a double solenoid valve.
A valve is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The valve comprises a piston (104), a housing (106) surrounding the piston (104), an inlet (108) capable of allowing fluid into the valve, an exhaust (110) capable of allowing fluid out of the valve, a light source (112) capable of emitting light directed at the piston (104), and a light sensor (114) capable of measuring an intensity of the light received from the light source (112), said intensity varying based on the position of the piston (104) within the housing (106). A piston assembly is also provided according to an embodiment of the invention, in which a light source 608 and a light sensor 610 may be used to determine the position of the piston. A system is provided for obtaining and analyzing operational status information is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. An action may be automatically taken depending on the analyzed operational status. A method is provided for automatically performing a diagnostic operation on a valve. A safety protocol may be executed based on the outcome of the diagnostic operation.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
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