Hose motion regulation system and method for control valve

Abstract

A hose movement regulation system for a control valve. The hose movement regulation system includes a tracking track assembly, a plurality of vehicle-mounted components coupled to the tracking track assembly, and a driving modular assembly adapted to be coupled to the control valve. The fastening assembly includes at least one movable clamping base mounted on the movable vehicle-mounted component, and the slave modular assembly includes a straightening component and a bending component. The hose is disposed within the straightening component and the bending component, and is clamped to the plurality of vehicle-mounted components by the fastening assembly. So configured, the slave modular assembly is driven by the driving modular assembly to regulate the movement of the hose along a path defined by the tracking track assembly, and the straightening component keeps the movement of the hose in a single plane, preventing radial movement of the hose.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to control valves and, more particularly, to flexible hose motion regulation systems and methods for control valves, such as rotary valves. Background Art

[0002] Process control systems often use control valves such as rotary valves, including ball valves, butterfly valves, eccentric disk valves, eccentric plug valves, etc. to control the flow of process fluids. Rotary valves often include a valve trim assembly having a valve seat disposed in a fluid path and surrounding a flow orifice, and a fluid control element (e.g., a valve disc, a valve ball, etc.) disposed in the fluid path and rotatably coupled to the body of the valve via a shaft. To control the flow of fluid through certain rotary valves, the position of the fluid control element can be changed from a closed position, in which the fluid control element is sealingly engaged with the valve seat, thereby preventing the fluid from flowing through the flow orifice, to a fully open or maximum flow rate position, in which the fluid control element is spaced apart from the valve seat, thereby allowing the fluid to flow through the flow orifice.

[0003] In certain specific applications of process control, the fluid must always remain in the liquid or gas phase in the process line. In one example, steam is used as a medium to keep the fluid temperature at a desired high point. For example, when certain equipment such as valves are introduced into the process, the entire internal parts that are in direct contact with the fluid must be heated by steam.

[0004] In some rotary valves, such as the rotary valve 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , steam is often pressurized into a port 12 disposed on a drive shaft 14 of the rotary valve 10, which is separate from a steam line (not shown). The steam then flows through a passage 16 disposed in the drive shaft 14, and extends into a valve disc 18 of the rotary valve 10, and finally flows out of a port 20 disposed on a follower shaft 22. A fixed flange 24 is used as an inlet for the steam input and is adapted to be connected to a steam line (not shown).

[0005] In some examples, referring now to Figures 3 and 4, a flexible hose 26 has been used to connect with the fixed flange 24 and the drive shaft 14 of the rotary valve 10. During a typical operating cycle, the drive shaft 14 rotates from a closed position, such as the 0 degree position, to an open position, such as the 90 degree position. In operation, this opening and closing cycle of the rotary valve 10 may occur more than 100 times per day.

[0006] However, existing flexible hoses are not designed for specific control equipment and process configurations, and most of them have designs that are different from each other. The supplier of the existing flexible hoses for control valve equipment provides some instructions for flexible hose installation and connection, but only provides very basic guidance, which often cannot be used for specific conditions. Therefore, existing flexible hoses 26 are used in an arbitrary manner without considering the safety and reliability of use. For example, and as described in Figures 3 and 4, flexible hoses 26 are often significantly twisted in different motion planes during use. In addition, the end 28 of flexible hose 26 also rotates with the rotation of drive shaft 14. This inappropriate configuration causes hose damage and shortens the service life of both flexible hose 26 and control valve 10. Summary of the invention

[0007] According to a first exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, a hose motion regulating system for a control valve includes: a tracking track assembly, a plurality of vehicle-mounted components, the plurality of vehicle-mounted components being coupled to the tracking track assembly, and a driving modular assembly, the driving modular assembly including a driver block coupled to a vehicle-mounted component among the plurality of vehicle-mounted components and being adapted to be coupled to a valve shaft of a control valve. The fastening assembly includes at least one movable clamping base mounted on a movable vehicle-mounted component among the plurality of vehicle-mounted components and at least one fixed clamping base. In addition, the slave modular assembly includes a straightening component and a bending component, and the hose is disposed within the straightening component and the bending component of the slave modular assembly and is clamped to the plurality of vehicle-mounted components by the fastening assembly. So configured, the slave modular assembly is driven by the driving modular assembly to regulate the movement of the hose along a path defined by the tracking track assembly, and the straightening component keeps the movement of the hose in a single plane, preventing radial movement of the hose.

[0008] According to a second exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, a control valve includes a valve body defining a control channel and a control element disposed in the control channel via a valve shaft to control the flow of fluid in the control channel. A hose motion adjustment system is coupled to the valve shaft and includes a tracking track assembly and a plurality of vehicle-mounted components coupled to the tracking track assembly. The drive modular assembly includes a driver block coupled to a vehicle-mounted component and a valve shaft in the plurality of vehicle-mounted components, and the fastening assembly includes at least one movable clamping base mounted on a movable vehicle-mounted component in the plurality of vehicle-mounted components and at least one fixed clamping base. The slave modular assembly includes a straightening component and a bending component, and the hose is coupled to the plurality of vehicle-mounted components via the fastening assembly. In such a configuration, the slave modular assembly is driven by the drive modular assembly to adjust the movement of the hose along a path defined by the tracking track assembly so that when the control valve moves from a closed position to an open position, the hose moves along the path in a direction toward the bending component. In addition, the straightening component keeps the movement of the hose in a single plane, preventing radial movement of the hose.

[0009] According to another exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling the movement of a hose used with a control valve includes: coupling a hose movement adjustment system to a valve shaft of the control valve, disposing a hose within the hose movement adjustment system, and maintaining a fixed position of the hose when steam is injected into the flexible hose and the control valve is in a closed position. The method also includes: when the control valve moves from the closed position to the open position, the hose is moved in a direction along a predetermined path at least partially defined by a curved section and at least one straight track of a tracking track assembly of the hose movement adjustment system via at least one vehicle carrier. The method also includes: maintaining the movement of the hose in a single plane via a straightening component from a modular assembly of the hose movement adjustment system to prevent twisting of the hose.

[0010] In further accordance with any one or more exemplary aspects, the hose motion regulation system, control valve, or any method of the present disclosure may include any one or more of the following preferred forms.

[0011] In some preferred forms, the tracking track assembly includes a pair of straight tracks arranged parallel to each other and a curved section attached to one of the straight tracks in the pair of straight tracks, the curved section including a 90-degree curved track. In addition, the plurality of vehicle carriers may include six vehicle carriers: a first pair of vehicle carriers arranged on a first straight track in the pair of straight tracks, a second pair of vehicle carriers arranged on a second straight track in the pair of straight tracks opposite to the first pair of vehicle carriers, and a third pair of vehicle carriers arranged on the curved section of the tracking track assembly. In addition, the drive modular assembly may also include: a drive head coupled to the vehicle carrier and a drive arm having a first end coupled to the drive block and a second end coupled to the drive head, the drive arm fixing the drive block to the drive head. In addition, the drive head of the drive modular assembly may be arranged on a first movable vehicle carrier in a pair of vehicle carriers mounted to the curved section of the tracking track assembly, and the first vehicle carrier in the pair of vehicle carriers may be coupled to a second movable vehicle carrier in a pair of vehicle carriers mounted to the curved section of the tracking track assembly via a live bolt.

[0012] In some other preferred forms, the fastening assembly may further include a first movable clamping base and a second movable clamping base, the first movable clamping base being attached to a first movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on the curved section of the tracking track assembly, and the second movable clamping base being attached to a second movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on the curved section of the tracking track assembly. In addition, the fastening assembly may further include a first fixed clamping base coupled to a fixed end of the hose and a second fixed clamping base coupled to an end of the straight track of the tracking track assembly. In addition, the fastening assembly may further include a movable component and a locking mechanism, the movable component being mounted to at least one movable clamping base, and the locking mechanism being mounted to the movable component. The movable component may be adapted to slide on at least one movable clamping base along the radial direction of the curved section of the tracking track assembly to compensate for the radial displacement of one of the plurality of vehicle carriers when moving from the curved section of the tracking track assembly to the straight section. Further, the locking mechanism of the fastening assembly may include one or more of the following components: a lower clamping member, an upper clamping member, a recessed portion, and a gasket, wherein the lower clamping member is mounted to at least one movable member, the upper clamping member is attached to the lower clamping member, the recessed portion is formed in a central portion between the lower clamping member and the lower clamping member, the recessed portion is used to receive a portion of the hose, and the gasket is arranged between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member.

[0013] In other preferred forms, a straightening component can be arranged on each straight track of the tracking track assembly so that the movement of the hose remains in a single plane and the hose is prevented from twisting. In addition, the curved component can include a plurality of subcomponents, and the plurality of subcomponents can include a first subcomponent, which is arranged at a 0 degree position relative to the annular portion of the hose arranged in the curved component. The diameter of the annular portion can be equal to the required minimum dynamic radius. In addition, the plurality of subcomponents can also include a second subcomponent arranged at a 45 degree position relative to the annular portion, a third subcomponent arranged at a 90 degree position relative to the annular portion, a fourth subcomponent arranged at a 135 degree position relative to the annular portion, and a fifth subcomponent arranged at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion. In addition, the curved component can include a plurality of subcomponents, each of which has a positioning roller and a clamping roller, the clamping roller is arranged on the bearing bracket and the positioning roller is coupled to the arm bracket, and the arm bracket is attached to the base plate of the bearing bracket. In addition, the curved component can include one of the first curved component or the second curved component. The first curved component can be arranged at a 0 degree position relative to the annular portion of the hose, the radius of the annular portion being equal to the minimum dynamic radius, and at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion. The second curved component can be arranged at one or more of the following positions relative to the annular portion: a 45 degree position, a 90 degree position, and a 135 degree position.

[0014] In yet other preferred forms, coupling the hose motion regulating system to the valve shaft of the control valve may include one or more of the following steps: fastening a driver block to the valve shaft of the control valve, mounting a tracking track assembly to a bracket, and mounting a plurality of vehicle carriers to the tracking track assembly. Additionally, coupling the hose motion regulating system to the valve shaft of the control valve may include attaching a straightening component and a bending component to the tracking track assembly, disposing a hose within the straightening component and the bending component, the hose bending according to a minimum dynamic radius when disposed within the bending component, and mounting a driver head to a vehicle carrier of the plurality of vehicle carriers and mounting a driver arm to the driver head and the driver block. Additionally, the method may also include coupling the hose to the valve shaft via a fitting and connecting an external steam line to an inlet flange of the hose motion regulating system. Further, when the control valve moves from a closed position to an open position, the hose is moved in a first direction along a predetermined path at least partially defined by a curved section of a tracking track assembly of the hose movement adjustment system via at least one vehicle carrier, including: moving a first movable vehicle carrier from a 0 degree position to a 45 degree position along the curved section, and simultaneously moving a second vehicle carrier from a 45 degree position along the curved section to a 90 degree position along a straight track of the tracking track assembly.

[0015] In yet other preferred forms, moving the hose in one direction along a predetermined path defined by a curved segment of a tracking track assembly of the hose motion regulation system when the control valve moves from the closed position to the open position may include moving a first cart carrier from a 0 degree position to a 90 degree position along a straight track of the tracking system while simultaneously moving a second movable cart carrier from a 45 degree position along the straight track to a further position along the straight track. Additionally, the method may further include moving the hose in a second direction along a predetermined path defined by at least one straight track and the curved segment of the tracking track assembly via at least one cart carrier when the control valve moves from the fully open position back to the closed position, the second direction including a direction away from the curved component.

[0016] Furthermore, moving the hose along the predetermined path in the second direction when the control valve moves from the open position back to the closed position includes: moving the first movable vehicle carrier from a 90 degree position along the straight track to a 0 degree position along the curved segment, and simultaneously moving the second movable vehicle carrier from a further position along the 90 degree position on the straight track to a 45 degree position along the curved segment. In another example, moving the hose along the predetermined path in the second direction when the control valve moves from the open position back to the closed position includes: moving the first vehicle carrier from a 45 degree position along the curved segment to a 0 degree position along the curved segment, and simultaneously moving the second vehicle carrier from a 90 degree position along the straight track to a 45 degree position along the curved segment.

[0017] Additional optional aspects and features are disclosed, which may be arranged individually or in any functionally feasible combination in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure in any functionally suitable manner.Other aspects and advantages will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The novel features of the present invention are particularly set forth in the appended claims. The present invention may be best understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the several views, wherein:

[0019] FIG1 is a perspective view of a conventional control valve;

[0020] 2 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the control valve of FIG. 1 taken along line AA of FIG. 1 ;

[0021] 3 is another perspective view of the conventional control valve of FIG. 1 , wherein a conventional flexible hose is coupled to the control valve, the control valve is in a closed position, and the flexible hose is in an arbitrary position;

[0022] FIG4 is another perspective view of the control valve of FIG3 with the flexible hose in another arbitrary configuration;

[0023] 5 is a perspective view of a control valve having a hose motion regulation system and method according to the present disclosure, the control valve being in a closed position;

[0024] FIG6 is another perspective view of the control valve of FIG5 , the control valve being in an open position;

[0025] Figure 7 is a top perspective view of a hose motion regulation system according to the present disclosure;

[0026] Fig. 8A is a perspective view of a guide assembly of a hose motion regulation system of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 8B yes Fig. 8A A perspective view of a tracking track assembly of a guide assembly in FIG.

[0028] Figure 8C is fixed to Fig. 8A A perspective view of a plurality of vehicle bearing members of a tracking track assembly of a guide assembly in FIG.

[0029] Fig. 9A is a perspective view of a drive modular assembly of a hose motion regulation system of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig. 9B is another perspective view of a close-up view of the drive modular assembly;

[0031] Fig. 10A is a perspective view of a movable clamping base of a fastening assembly of a hose motion adjustment system of the present disclosure;

[0032] Fig. 10B is a perspective view of a fixed clamping base of a fastening assembly of a hose motion adjustment system;

[0033] Fig. 10C is a perspective view of a movable component of a fastening assembly of a hose motion adjustment system;

[0034] Fig. 10D is a perspective view of a locking mechanism of a fastening assembly of a hose motion adjustment system;

[0035] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a portion of a hose motion adjustment system from a modular assembly;

[0036] Fig.12 is a perspective view of the hose motion adjustment system from another portion of the modular assembly;

[0037] Fig.13 is another perspective view of the hose motion adjustment system from another portion of the modular assembly;

[0038] Fig.14A is a perspective view of an exemplary curved component from a modular assembly;

[0039] Fig. 14B yes Fig.14A A perspective view of an exemplary bearing support of a curved component in FIG.

[0040] Fig.15A is a perspective view of another exemplary curved component from a modular assembly;

[0041] Fig. 15B yes Fig.15A A perspective view of another exemplary bearing support of a curved component in FIG.

[0042] Fig.16 yes Fig.14A and 15A A perspective view of a positioning roller for a bending component in FIG.

[0043] Fig.17 is an exploded view of a valve shaft of the control valve of FIGS. 5 and 6 and a driver block driving the modular assembly;

[0044] Fig.18 is a perspective view of a portion of a partially assembled hose motion adjustment system of the present disclosure;

[0045] Fig.19 is a perspective view of another portion of a partially assembled hose motion adjustment system of the present disclosure.

[0046] Fig. 20 is another perspective view of another portion of a hose motion regulation system including a tracking track assembly, a plurality of vehicle carriers, a fastening assembly, and a slave modular assembly.

[0047] Fig.21A yes Fig. 20 A perspective view of a partially assembled hose motion adjustment system including a hose partially disposed therein;

[0048] Fig. 21B yes Fig. 20 Another perspective view of a partially assembled hose motion adjustment system in, including a hose fully disposed therein;

[0049] Fig. 22 is part of a hose motion regulation system coupled to a fitting assembly;

[0050] Fig.23 It is a part of the hose movement regulation system, which defines a part of the hose path and the direction of movement of the hose;

[0051] Fig.24 is a perspective view of a hose motion regulation system coupled to a valve shaft of a control valve, the control valve being in a partially open position; and

[0052] Fig.25 is another perspective view of a hose motion adjustment system coupled to a valve shaft of a control valve, the control valve being in a fully open position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The present disclosure is directed to a hose motion regulating system for a control valve such as a rotary valve. In one example, the hose motion regulating system includes a bracket having a tracking track assembly attached thereto and a plurality of car carriers (also referred to as bracket carriers) coupled to the tracking track assembly. A drive modular assembly includes a driver block coupled to one of the plurality of car carriers. The driver block is also coupled to a valve shaft of the control valve to drive (e.g., rotate) the control valve to and from various positions, including, for example, from a closed position to an open position and from an open position to a closed position. A fastening assembly includes at least one movable clamping base and a fixed clamping base mounted to the car carrier. The slave modular assembly is driven by the drive modular assembly to regulate the movement of the hose along the tracking track assembly, and includes a straightening component and a bending component. The hose is disposed in the straightening component and the bending component, and is clamped to the plurality of car carriers via the fastening assembly. The segment of the hose disposed on the straightening component is only allowed to move in a single plane (e.g., in an axial direction), thereby preventing any radial movement. When the actuator block moves to rotate the valve shaft to move the control valve back and forth between the open and closed positions, the section of the hose disposed on the curved member moves only along the path formed by the curved member, for example, preventing any twisting or undesired directional movement of the hose. Therefore, damage such as due to excessive twisting and wear of the hose occurs less, and both the hose and the control valve enjoy a longer service life.

[0054] Referring now to FIGS. 5 and 6 , a control valve 100 according to the present disclosure is depicted. The control valve 100 includes a valve body 112 defining a control passage 114. A control element 116 is disposed within the control passage 114 via a valve shaft 118, for example, to control fluid flow in the control passage 114. Portions of a hose motion adjustment system 120 of the present disclosure are coupled to the valve shaft 118 and control the position and movement of a hose 122 for carrying steam, as explained in more detail below.

[0055] Reference now Figure 7, depicts a perspective view of a fully assembled hose movement adjustment system 120. The hose movement adjustment system 120 includes a bracket 124, a tracking track assembly 126 mounted to the bracket 124, and a plurality of vehicle mounts 128 coupled to the tracking track assembly 126. The hose movement adjustment system 120 also includes a drive modular assembly 130 for driving the valve shaft 118 to rotate to and from various positions to control the state of the control valve 100, such as from an open position to a closed position, and vice versa. The fastening assembly 132 includes at least one movable clamping base 134 and at least one fixed clamping base 136 mounted on a movable vehicle mount 128 of the plurality of vehicle mounts 128. The fastening assembly 132 helps to secure the hoses of the hose movement adjustment system 120 to the plurality of vehicle mounts 128, as also explained in more detail below.

[0056] In addition, the hose motion regulating system 120 also includes a slave modular assembly 138, which is driven by the driving modular assembly 130 to regulate the movement of the hose along the tracking track assembly 126. The slave modular assembly 138 includes a straightening component 140 and a bending mechanism 142 such as a bending component 142. The straightening component 140 maintains the section of the hose disposed on the straightening component 140 in a single plane, such as only an axial direction, preventing any radial movement of the hose, including twisting of the hose 122.

[0057] The hose 122 is coupled to the plurality of vehicle carriers 128 via the fastening assembly 132 and is disposed between the straightening component 140 and the bending component 142 of the slave modular assembly 138. So configured, and as explained in more detail below, for example, the slave modular assembly 138 is driven by the driving modular assembly 130 to adjust the movement of the hose 122 along the tracking track assembly 126. For example, the straightening component maintains the axial position of the segment of the hose 122 disposed in the straightening component, preventing any radial movement of the hose 122. Additionally, a portion of the fastening assembly 132 maintains a fixed position of one end of the hose 122 during any movement of the other segments of the hose 122, preventing any twisting of the hose 122 at the end.

[0058] Reference now Figures 8A-8C , depicting a tracking rail assembly 126 and a plurality of vehicle carriers 128. Fig. 8A In the embodiment, the tracking track assembly 126 is disposed on the bracket 124, wherein a plurality of vehicle carriers 128 are disposed on respective segments of the tracking track assembly 126. The tracking track assembly 126 includes a pair of straight tracks 146 disposed parallel to each other and a curved segment 148 attached to one of the straight tracks 146 of the pair of straight tracks 146, such as Figure 8BThe curved section 148 includes a 90 degree curved track having a radius equal to or greater than the minimum dynamic radius of the hose 122 that is typically provided by suppliers of regulating hoses used with control valves such as the control valve 100, for example.

[0059] In one example, the plurality of vehicle mounts 128 includes six vehicle mounts 155. Figure 8C As depicted, the first pair of vehicle carriers is disposed on a first straight track 154 of a pair of straight tracks and includes a first vehicle carrier 155a and a second vehicle carrier 155b. The second pair of vehicle carriers is disposed on a second straight track 156 of a pair of straight tracks 146 and includes a third vehicle carrier 155c and a fourth vehicle carrier 155d. The third pair of vehicle carriers is disposed on a curved section 148 of the tracking track assembly 126 and includes a fifth vehicle carrier 155e and a sixth vehicle carrier 155f. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the plurality of vehicle carriers 128 may include fewer than or more than six vehicle carriers and still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0060] Reference now Figures 9A-9B The driving modular assembly 130 further includes a driver head 157 coupled to one of the plurality of vehicle carriers 128 (e.g., a fifth vehicle carrier 155e disposed on the curved section 148 of the tracking track assembly 126). The driving modular assembly 130 further includes a driver arm 158 having a first end 158a coupled to the driver block 160 and a second end 158b coupled to the driver head 157. As configured, the driver arm 158 secures the driver block 160 to the driver head 157. A first vehicle carrier 155 (e.g., a first movable vehicle carrier or a fifth vehicle carrier 155e in one example) of a pair of vehicle carriers disposed on the curved section 148 is coupled to a second vehicle carrier of the pair of vehicle carriers disposed on the curved section 148 via a swing bolt 162. In one example, the second vehicle carrier is a second movable vehicle carrier 155f or a sixth vehicle carrier 155f of the plurality of vehicle carriers 128. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, various other securing mechanisms that may function in a similar or identical manner to the swing bolt 162 may alternatively be used to secure the pair of vehicle mounting members together and still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0061] Reference now Figures 10A-10D, depicting various parts of the fastening assembly 132. For example, the at least one movable clamping base 134 of the fastening assembly 132 may include a first movable clamping base 134a, which is attached to a first vehicle-carrying member of a pair of vehicle-carrying members 155 disposed on the curved section 148, such as a fifth vehicle-carrying member 155e of the plurality of vehicle-carrying members 128. In addition, the second movable clamping base 134b may be attached to a second vehicle-carrying member of a pair of vehicle-carrying members disposed on the curved section 148, such as a sixth vehicle-carrying member 155f of the plurality of vehicle-carrying members 128. The at least one fixed clamping base 136 may include a fixed end 122a ( Figure 7 ) and a second fixed clamping base 136b attached to one end 164 of the straight track 146 of the tracking track assembly 126.

[0062] In another example, the fastening assembly 132 further includes a movable member 166 that can be attached to one or more of the movable clamping bases 134a, 134b or the fixed clamping bases 136a, 136b. The movable member 166 is adapted to slide on the movable clamping bases 134a, 134b, for example, along the radial direction of the curved section 148 of the tracking track assembly 126, so as to compensate for any radial displacement of the vehicle mounting member 155, such as the vehicle mounting member 155e, 155f, when moving from the curved section 148 to the straight track 146, 156.

[0063] In addition, if Fig. 10C and 10D The depicted locking mechanism 168 can be mounted to the movable member 166 to further secure the hose 122. In one example, the locking mechanism 168 includes a lower clamp 170 mounted to the movable member 166 and having ends 170a, 170b. An upper clamp 172 also having ends 172a, 172b can be coupled to the lower clamp 170 such that the ends 170a, 170b of the lower clamp 170 are attached to the ends 172a, 172b of the upper clamp 172, forming a recess 174 ( Fig. 10C and 10D ). In addition, Fig. 10D As depicted, a gasket 173 may be disposed between the lower clamp 170 and the upper clamp 172 .

[0064] Now refer to Fig.11, depicts an exemplary movement path of the hose 122 along and between the straight tracks 146 of the tracking track assembly 126. More specifically, the hose 122 is capable of moving in a back-and-forth axial direction AD-AD along a portion of the path defined by the straight tracks 146. The segments of the hose 122 disposed between the straight tracks 146 move in a radial direction, limited by the structure and distance between the straight tracks 146 and the curved components 142 of the modular assembly 138, as explained in more detail below.

[0065] Now refer to Fig.12 , depicting a straightening component 140 from the modular assembly 138. In this example, two straightening components 140 are disposed on a portion of each straight track 146 of the tracking track assembly 126. In other words, more specifically, each straightening component 140 is disposed on a vehicle carrier 155 (e.g., a first vehicle carrier 155a and a third vehicle carrier 155c) of each straight track 146 to keep the movement of the hose 122 in a single plane, e.g., only in the axial direction. Thus, any twisting of the hose 122 is avoided.

[0066] Reference now Fig.13 , the bending mechanism 142 (e.g., bending component 142) is depicted as being disposed on and between the straight tracks 146. In one example, the bending component 142 includes a plurality of subcomponents 176. The plurality of subcomponents 176 include a first subcomponent 176a disposed at a 0 degree position relative to the axis A of an annular portion C formed by a section of the hose 122 between the first and second straight tracks 154, 156, respectively. The annular portion C includes a radius R equal to the minimum dynamic radius required in the manufacturing specifications of the hose 122. The second subcomponent 176b is disposed at a 45 degree position relative to the annular portion C, the third subcomponent 176c is disposed at a 90 degree position relative to the annular portion C, the fourth subcomponent 176d is disposed at a 135 degree position relative to the annular portion C, and the fifth subcomponent 176e is disposed at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion C.

[0067] In another example, and now see Fig.14A , 14B , 15A, 15B and 16, each subassembly 176 includes a positioning roller 178 ( Fig.16 ) and clamping roller 180( Fig. 14B and 15B ). The clamping roller 180 is disposed on the bearing bracket 182, and the positioning roller 178 is coupled to the arm bracket 184, and the arm bracket 184 is attached to the base plate 186 of the bearing bracket 182 to couple the positioning roller 178 to the clamping roller 180. In one example, the curved member 176 may include a first curved member 176a (such as Fig.14Aas shown) or the second curved member 176b (as shown Fig.15A In this example, the first curved part 176a is arranged at 0 degrees and 180 degrees relative to the circle C mentioned above. In addition, the second curved part 176b is arranged at one or more of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, or 135 degrees relative to the circle C mentioned above. Fig. 14B and 15B As further depicted in FIG. 1 , a first bearing bracket 182a is used with the first curved member 176a and a second bearing bracket 182b is used with the second curved member 176b.

[0068] Now refer to Fig.17 In order to install the hose movement adjustment system 120, the valve shaft 118 of the control valve 100 must first be set to a position corresponding to the closed position of the control valve 100. Next, the driver block 160 is fixed to the valve shaft 118 by the shaft connecting rod 180, the washer lock 181 and the lock nut 182. More specifically, and in an example, the valve shaft 118 includes a pair of threaded holes 183 disposed on the valve shaft 118, and the driver block 160 includes a pair of corresponding holes 184 for receiving the shaft connecting rod 180. The driver block 160 is disposed adjacent to the threaded hole 183 of the valve shaft 118 so that the hole 184 of the driver block 160 is aligned with the hole 183 of the valve shaft 118. The shaft connecting rod 180 is disposed to enter the hole 184 of the driver block 160 and pass through the hole 184 of the driver block 160, and then enter the threaded hole 183 on the valve shaft 118. Then, a washer lock 181 is placed on the end of the shaft connecting rod 180 extending to the outside of the driver block 160, and then a lock nut 182 is placed on each end of the shaft connecting rod 180 to fix the shaft connecting rod 180 to the driver block 160 and within the valve shaft 118. In addition, a fitting 185 is fixed to another threaded hole 186 provided on the valve shaft 118, and the fitting 185 is used to receive one end of the flexible hose 122, as explained in more detail below.

[0069] Now refer to Fig.18, the tracking track assembly 126 is then mounted to the bracket 124, and a plurality of vehicle carriers 128 are disposed on the tracking track assembly 126. More specifically, and in one example, six vehicle carriers 155a-f of the plurality of vehicle carriers 128 are disposed on the tracking track assembly 126 such that the first and second vehicle carriers 155a and 155b are disposed on one of the two straight tracks 146, the third and fourth carriers 155c and 155d are disposed on the other of the two straight tracks 146, and the fifth and sixth vehicle carriers 155e and 155f are disposed on the curved section 148. One base holder 187 is fixed to one end of one of the straight tracks 146, and another base holder 187 is mounted to the bracket 124 adjacent to the base holder 187 fixed to the straight track 146. In addition, a base holder 188 is fixed to each of the vehicle carriers 155e and 155f initially disposed on the curved track 148, the vehicle carrier 155e supporting a portion of the drive modular assembly 130 as explained above. The movable clamping bases 134a and 134b are then fixed to each of the base holders 188, which are fixed to the vehicle carriers 155e, 155f, and the fixed clamping bases 136a and 136b are fixed to the base holder 187.

[0070] Reference now Fig.19 , the inlet flange 188 is secured to a flange bracket 189 which is attached to the base holder 187 (see also Fig. 20 As explained more below, an external steam line may be connected to inlet flange 188 to direct steam through hose 122 and valve shaft 118 .

[0071] like Fig. 20 As depicted, straightening component 140 from modular assembly 138 is then secured to vehicle mounts 155a and 155c of plurality of vehicle mounts 128. Additionally, curved component 142, which includes five sub-components 176a-176e, is secured to tracking track assembly 126 and some of plurality of vehicle mounts 128.

[0072] like Fig.21A and Fig. 21B As depicted, the hose 122 is then assembled and disposed within the fixed clamping bases 136a and 136b, the straightening member 140, the bending member 142, and the movable clamping bases 134a, 134b disposed on the vehicle mounts 155e, 155f, as explained above.

[0073] like Fig. 22As depicted, the fitting system 190 is then mounted to the hose motion regulating system 120. The fitting system 190 includes a connector 191, which may be an L-shaped connector having a first end 191a coupled to a fitting 185 disposed on the valve shaft 118 and a second end 191b coupled to another fitting 192 attached to the other end of the hose 122 fixed within the drive modular assembly 130. So configured, the fitting system 190 couples the hose 122 to the valve shaft 118, allowing steam from the hose to pass through and enter the valve shaft 118. In addition, a steam line (not shown) is then connected, for example, to the inlet flange 188 to connect the steam line to the other end of the hose 122 disposed within the fixed clamping base 136a. In operation, when the steam line is actuated, steam flows from the steam line into the inlet flange 188, through the hose 122, into the connector 191 and to the valve shaft 118.

[0074] So configured and once the installation of the hose movement regulation system 120 is completed, the hose movement regulation system 120 can be operated according to the following method. In one example, the method includes a method of controlling the movement of a hose 122 used with a control valve 100. Specifically, after coupling the hose movement regulation system 120 to the valve shaft 118 of the control valve 100, as explained above, the method can further include setting the control valve 100 to a closed position and maintaining a fixed position of the hose 122 while steam is injected into and / or flows through the hose 122. For example, and as Figure 7 As depicted, steam is compressed from an external steam line (not shown) and flows into the fixed end 122a of the hose 122, travels through the curved portion 122b of the hose 122, passes through the movable portion 122c of the hose, and flows to the movable end 122d of the hose 122, and finally flows through the inlet port 186 ( Fig.17 During this process, the hose 122 is restrained by the hose motion regulation system 120, for example, held in a fixed position.

[0075] When the valve shaft 118 is driven by an actuator (not shown) to rotate from a closed position to an open position, the method further includes moving the hose 122 in a first direction along the curved section 148 and at least one straight track 146 of the tracking track assembly 126 via at least one of the plurality of cart mounts 128. More specifically, and in one example, the actuator arm 158 causes the first movable cart mount (e.g., cart mount 155e) to rotate from a 0 degree position (e.g., Figure 7 The curved section 148 is moved to a 45 degree position (as depicted) along the curved section 148. Fig.24 At the same time, the second movable vehicle-carrying member (e.g., vehicle-carrying member 155f) is moved from the 45-degree position ( Figure 7 and 22) is moved along the curved track 148 to a 90 degree position on the straight track 146 (also as Fig.24 ). Movement occurs when the valve shaft 118 is rotated to the 45 degree position. In one example, the second movable vehicle mount 155f moves to the 90 degree position by traveling 1 / 8 of the circumference of a circle. The movable portion 122c of the hose 122 is clamped to the first and second movable vehicle mounts 155e, 155f and travels along a predetermined path defined by, for example, the curved section 148 and the straight track 146.

[0076] In another example, moving the hose 122 along the curved segment 148 and the at least one straight track 146 of the tracking track assembly 126 via at least one of the plurality of cart mounts 128 in a first direction (e.g., toward the curved member 142) when the control valve 100 moves from the closed position to the open position includes moving a first movable cart mount 155e from a 0 degree position along the curved segment 148 to a 90 degree position on the straight track, and simultaneously moving a second movable cart mount 155f from a 45 degree position along the curved segment 148 to a position farther along the straight track from the 90 degree position, such as Fig.25 This movement occurs when the valve shaft 118 is rotated to the 90 degree position. In one example, the second movable vehicle carrier 155f moves further along the straight track 146 (as noted) by traveling 1 / 8 of the circumference of the circle formed by the curved segment 148 of the tracking track assembly 126. The movable portion 122c of the hose 122 continues to move by traveling 1 / 16 of the circumference of the circle and drives the curved member 142 of the slave modular assembly 138 to move.

[0077] The method further includes restricting the hose 122 (e.g., the movable section 122c of the hose 122) to a modular component 138 (e.g., the straightening component 140) of the hose movement adjustment system 120 so that it cannot move in a radial direction and allowing the hose 122 to move only in one plane, e.g., in an axial direction, when disposed on the straightening component 140.

[0078] In another example, the method may further include moving the hose 122 along a predetermined path defined by at least one straight track 146 and a curved segment 148 of the tracking track assembly 126 via at least one vehicle mount in a second direction (e.g., a direction away from the curved member 142) opposite to the first direction when the control valve 100 is moved from the fully open position back to the closed position. In one example, moving the hose 122 along the predetermined path in the second direction when the control valve 100 is moved from the open position back to the closed position includes moving the first movable vehicle mount 155e from a 90 degree position ( Fig.25) is moved to the 0 degree position along the curved section 148, and at the same time the second movable vehicle carrier 155f is moved from a further position relative to the 90 degree position on the straight track 146 ( Fig.25 ) to a 45 degree position along the curved segment 148. In another example, and / or alternatively, moving the hose 122 along the predetermined path in the second direction when the control valve 110 moves from the open position back to the closed position includes moving the first movable cart carrier 155e from the 45 degree position along the curved segment 148 to the 0 degree position along the curved segment 148, and simultaneously moving the second movable cart carrier 155f from the 90 degree position along the straight track 146 to the 45 degree position along the curved segment 148.

[0079] Based on the above, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand several advantages of the aforementioned hose movement adjustment system 120 and method. For example, and as explained above, the movement of the hose 122 is limited to a single plane, avoiding any twisting condition of the hose. In addition, the configuration of the bending component 142 from the modular assembly 138 allows the hose 122 to bend within a reliable range by limiting the radius of the hose 122 bending to, for example, the minimum dynamic radius announced by the supplier of the hose 122. In addition, the fastening assembly 132 fixes the hose 122 during the movement of the movable vehicle carrier 155e, 155f, for example, transmitting the axial compression and tension forces from the hose 122 to the components of the hose movement adjustment system 120. Therefore, the expansion and release failure of the hose 122 is eliminated. In addition, the various components of the above-mentioned fastening assembly 132 are, for example, able to provide a continuously variable clamping force during the adjustment of the hose movement adjustment system 120 so as to achieve an ideal friction state. In this way, the hose 122 moves along a path defined at least in part by the tracking track assembly 126, avoiding the introduction of additional wear on the outer surface of the hose 122. In addition, the hose movement adjustment system can be adjusted to accommodate different lengths of hoses within a certain range, for example, and the assembly, disassembly and maintenance of the hose movement adjustment system 120 are simplified due to the various modular components and assemblies explained above.

[0080] More generally, the hose motion regulation system 120 and method of the present disclosure facilitates regulating the hose 122 to move in a desired manner, as explained in detail above. The hose motion regulation prevents the hose 122 from interfering with other components of the overall system, including the control valve 100, causing unpredictable collisions, entanglements, wear and other problems with the hose, reducing the useful life of the hose. In addition, the subassembly of the curved component 142 includes a rotating device that guides the hose 122 along a desired path in the curved component 142, such that, for example, only rolling friction occurs between the outer surface of the hose 122 and the rotating components of the curved component 142. As a result, wear of the hose 122 is significantly reduced compared to conventional systems and methods.

[0081] In addition, the hose movement regulating system 120 and method can be used for ambient environments or high temperature and high pressure applications by using specific materials for each component. As described above, the modular design of the various components of the hose regulating system 120 together with the quick connect fittings make the assembly, adjustment and maintenance of the hose movement regulating system 120 easier than traditional systems. In addition, depending on the application, such as the control valve, flexible installation of the hose movement regulating system 120 is available, such as a vertical installation type.

[0082] Although certain control valves such as rotary valves have been described herein in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, the coverage of this patent is not limited thereto. On the contrary, although the present invention has been shown and described in conjunction with various preferred embodiments, it is apparent that certain changes and modifications other than those mentioned above may be made. This patent covers all embodiments of the teachings of the present disclosure that fall fully within the scope of permissible equivalents. Therefore, it is intended to protect all variations and modifications that may occur to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0083] The following additional considerations apply to the above discussion. Throughout the specification, multiple instances can implement the parts, operations or structures described as single instances. Although the individual operations of one or more methods are shown and described as separate operations, one or more operations in the individual operation can be performed simultaneously, and it is not required to perform the operation in the illustrated order. The structure and function presented as separate parts in the example configuration can be implemented as a combined structure or parts. Similarly, the structure and function presented as a single part can be implemented as a separate part. These and other variations, modifications, additional schemes and improvements fall within the scope of this paper theme.

[0084] Unless specifically stated otherwise, discussions herein using terms such as "processing," "computing," "calculating," "determining," "presenting," "displaying," and the like may refer to the action or process of a machine (e.g., a computer) that manipulates or transforms data represented as physical (e.g., electrical, magnetic, or optical) quantities in one or more memories (e.g., volatile memory, non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof), registers, or other machine components that receive, store, transmit, or display information.

[0085] As used herein, any reference to "one embodiment," "one example," "an embodiment," or "an example" means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. The phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an example" appearing in various places in the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0086] Some embodiments may be described using expressions such as "coupled" along with its derivatives. For example, some embodiments may be described using the term "coupled" to indicate that two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contact. However, the term "coupled" may also mean that two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other, but still cooperate or interact with each other. In this context, the embodiments are not limited.

[0087] As used herein, the terms "comprises," "includes," "has," "contains," "has," "all," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, "or" refers to inclusive rather than exclusive. For example, a condition A or B satisfies one of the following conditions: A is true (or exists) and B is false (or does not exist), A is false (or does not exist) and B is true (or exists), and both A and B are true (or exist).

[0088] In addition, "a" or "an" is used to describe elements and components of the embodiments herein. This is only for convenience and to give a general sense of the invention. This description should be understood to include one or at least one, and the singular also includes the plural, unless it is obvious that it is otherwise meant.

[0089] Furthermore, the patent claims at the beginning of this patent application are not intended to be constructed under 35 U.S.C. §112(f) unless conventional means-plus-function language is explicitly recited, such as "means for..." or "steps for..." being explicitly recited in one or more claims. The systems and methods described herein are directed to improving computer functionality and improving the functionality of conventional computers.

Claims

1. A hose motion regulation system for a control valve, the hose motion regulation system comprising: Tracking track components; a plurality of vehicle mounts coupled to the tracking track assembly; a drive modular assembly coupled to a vehicle-mounted component of the plurality of vehicle-mounted components and adapted to be coupled to a valve shaft of the control valve; a fastening assembly, the fastening assembly comprising at least one movable clamping base, the at least one movable clamping base being mounted on a movable vehicle carrier of the plurality of vehicle carriers; A secondary modular assembly comprising a straightening component and a bending component; and a hose clamped to the plurality of vehicle-mounted components by the fastening assembly and disposed within the straightening component and the bending component of the modular assembly, Wherein, the slave modular assembly is driven by the drive modular assembly to adjust the movement of the hose along the path defined by the tracking track assembly, and the straightening component maintains the movement of the hose in a single plane to prevent radial movement of the hose.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the tracking track assembly comprises a pair of straight tracks and a curved segment, wherein the pair of straight tracks are arranged parallel to each other, and the curved segment is attached to one of the pair of straight tracks, wherein the curved segment comprises a 90 degree curved track.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of vehicle carriers include six vehicle carriers: a first pair of vehicle carriers, a second pair of vehicle carriers, and a third pair of vehicle carriers, wherein the first pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a first straight track of the pair of straight tracks, the second pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a second straight track of the pair of straight tracks and are opposite to the first pair of vehicle carriers, and the third pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a curved section of the tracking track assembly.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the drive modular assembly comprises: A driver block, a driver head, and a driver arm, wherein the driver block is coupled to a vehicle-mounted member among the plurality of vehicle-mounted members and is adapted to be coupled to the valve shaft of the control valve, the driver head is coupled to the vehicle-mounted member, and the driver arm has a first end coupled to the driver block and a second end coupled to the driver head, the driver arm fixing the driver block to the driver head.

5. According to the system of claim 4, the drive head of the drive modular assembly is set on a first movable vehicle carrier among a pair of vehicle carriers mounted to the curved section of the tracking track assembly, and the first movable vehicle carrier among the pair of vehicle carriers is coupled to a second movable vehicle carrier among the pair of vehicle carriers mounted to the curved section of the tracking track assembly via a live bolt.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the fastening assembly further comprises: A first movable clamping base and a second movable clamping base, wherein the first movable clamping base is attached to a first movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on a curved section of the tracking track assembly, and the second movable clamping base is attached to a second movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on the curved section of the tracking track assembly.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the fastening assembly further comprises: A first fixed clamping base is attached to a fixed end of the hose and a second fixed clamping base is attached to an end of a straight track of the tracking track assembly.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the fastening assembly further comprises: A movable component and a locking mechanism, wherein the movable component is mounted to the at least one movable clamping base, and the locking mechanism is mounted to the movable component, the movable component is suitable for sliding on the at least one movable clamping base along the radial direction of the curved section of the tracking track assembly to compensate for the radial displacement of the vehicle carrier among the plurality of vehicle carriers when moving from the curved section to the straight section of the tracking track assembly.

9. The system according to claim 8, wherein: The locking mechanism of the fastening assembly includes: a lower clamping member, an upper clamping member, a recessed portion, and a gasket, wherein the lower clamping member is mounted to the at least one movable member, the upper clamping member is attached to the lower clamping member, the recessed portion is formed in a central portion between the lower clamping member and the upper clamping member, the recessed portion is used to receive a portion of the hose, and the gasket is disposed between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the straightening member is disposed on each straight track of the tracking track assembly to maintain movement of the hose in a single plane and avoid twisting of the hose.

11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the curved component includes a plurality of subcomponents, including a first subcomponent, a second subcomponent, a third subcomponent, a fourth subcomponent, and a fifth subcomponent, the first subcomponent being arranged at a 0 degree position relative to an annular portion of the hose arranged in the curved component, the radius of the annular portion being equal to the required minimum dynamic radius, the second subcomponent being arranged at a 45 degree position relative to the annular portion, the third subcomponent being arranged at a 90 degree position relative to the annular portion, the fourth subcomponent being arranged at a 135 degree position relative to the annular portion, and the fifth subcomponent being arranged at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion.

12. According to the system of claim 1, the bending component includes a plurality of sub-components, each sub-component having a positioning roller and a clamping roller, the clamping roller being arranged on a bearing bracket and the positioning roller being coupled to an arm bracket, the arm bracket being attached to a base plate of the bearing bracket to connect the positioning roller to the clamping roller.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein: The curved component includes one of a first curved component or a second curved component, the first curved component is arranged at a 0 degree position relative to an annular portion of the hose and at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion, the radius of the annular portion is equal to the minimum dynamic radius, and the second curved component is arranged at one or more of the following positions relative to the annular portion: a 45 degree position, a 90 degree position, and a 135 degree position.

14. A control valve, comprising: a valve body defining a control passage; a control element, the control element being disposed in the control passage via a valve shaft to control the flow of fluid in the control passage; A hose movement adjustment system coupled to the valve shaft, the hose movement adjustment system comprising: a tracking track assembly and a plurality of vehicle mounts coupled to the tracking track assembly; a drive modular assembly including a driver block coupled to a vehicle mounting member of the plurality of vehicle mounting members and the valve shaft; a fastening assembly, the fastening assembly comprising at least one movable clamping base and at least one fixed clamping base, the at least one movable clamping base being mounted on a movable vehicle carrier of the plurality of vehicle carriers; A secondary modular assembly comprising a straightening component and a bending component; and a hose coupled to the plurality of vehicle-mounted components via the fastening assembly; Wherein, the slave modular assembly is driven by the drive modular assembly to adjust the movement of the hose along the path defined by the tracking track assembly so that when the control valve moves from a closed position to an open position, the hose moves in the direction of the curved component along the path, and the straightening component keeps the movement of the hose in a single plane to prevent radial movement of the hose.

15. The control valve of claim 14, the tracking track assembly comprising a pair of straight tracks disposed parallel to each other and a curved section attached to one of the pair of straight tracks, the curved section comprising a 90 degree curved track.

16. The control valve according to claim 15, wherein: The plurality of vehicle carriers include six vehicle carriers: a first pair of vehicle carriers, a second pair of vehicle carriers, and a third pair of vehicle carriers, wherein the first pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a first straight track of the pair of straight tracks, the second pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a second straight track of the pair of straight tracks opposite to the first pair of vehicle carriers, and the third pair of vehicle carriers are disposed on a curved section of the tracking track assembly.

17. The control valve according to any one of the preceding claims, the drive modular assembly further comprising: A drive head and a drive arm coupled to the vehicle mount and having a first end coupled to the driver block and a second end coupled to the drive head, the drive arm securing the driver block to the drive head.

18. The control valve according to claim 14, wherein the fastening assembly further comprises: A first movable clamping base and a second movable clamping base, wherein the first movable clamping base is attached to a first movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on a curved section of the tracking track assembly, and the second movable clamping base is attached to a second movable vehicle carrier of a pair of vehicle carriers initially disposed on the curved section of the tracking track assembly.

19. The control valve according to claim 14, the fastening assembly further comprising: A first fixed clamping base is attached to a fixed end of the hose and a second fixed clamping base is attached to an end of a straight track of the tracking track assembly.

20. The control valve according to claim 14, wherein: The fastening assembly also includes a movable part and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism of the fastening assembly including: a lower clamping member, an upper clamping member, a recessed portion, and a gasket, the lower clamping member being mounted to the movable part, the upper clamping member being attached to the lower clamping member, the recessed portion being formed in a central portion between the lower clamping member and the upper clamping member, the recessed portion being used to receive a portion of the hose, and the gasket being disposed between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member.

21. The control valve according to claim 14, wherein: When the control valve moves from an open position to a closed position, the hose moves in a direction along the path away from the curved member, and the straightening member maintains the movement of the hose in a single plane, preventing radial movement of the hose.

22. The control valve according to claim 14, wherein the curved component comprises a plurality of sub-components, the plurality of sub-components comprising a first sub-component, a second sub-component, a third sub-component, a fourth sub-component, and a fifth sub-component, the first sub-component being arranged at a 0 degree position relative to the annular portion of the hose, the second sub-component being arranged at a 45 degree position relative to the annular portion, the third sub-component being arranged at a 90 degree position relative to the annular portion, the fourth sub-component being arranged at a 135 degree position relative to the annular portion, and the fifth sub-component being arranged at a 180 degree position relative to the annular portion.

23. The control valve according to claim 14, wherein the bending component includes a plurality of sub-components, each sub-component having a positioning roller and a clamping roller, the clamping roller being arranged on a bearing bracket and the positioning roller being coupled to an arm bracket, the arm bracket being attached to a base plate of the bearing bracket to connect the positioning roller to the clamping roller.

24. A method of controlling the movement of a hose used with a control valve, the method being applicable to a hose movement regulation system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 or a control valve according to any one of claims 14 to 23, and comprising: coupling a hose motion adjustment system to a valve shaft of the control valve; placing a hose in the hose movement regulating system; maintaining a fixed position of the hose when steam is injected into the hose and the control valve is in a closed position; when the control valve moves from the closed position to the open position, moving the hose via at least one vehicle carrier in a direction along a predetermined path, the predetermined path being at least partially defined by a curved segment and at least one straight track of a tracking track assembly of the hose motion regulation system; as well as The straightening components from the modular assembly via the hose motion adjustment system maintain the movement of the hose in a single plane, preventing twisting of the hose.

25. The method according to claim 24, wherein: Coupling a hose motion regulation system to the valve shaft of the control valve includes one or more of the following steps: securing a driver block to the valve shaft of the control valve, mounting a tracking track assembly to a bracket, and mounting a plurality of vehicle carriers to the tracking track assembly.

26. The method according to any one of claims 24-25, wherein: Coupling a hose motion adjustment system to the valve shaft of the control valve includes attaching the straightening component and the bending component to the tracking track assembly, disposing the hose within the straightening component and the bending component, the hose bending according to a minimum dynamic radius when disposed within the bending component, and mounting a drive head to a vehicle mounting member among the plurality of vehicle mounting members and mounting a drive arm to the drive head and the driver block.

27. The method according to claim 24 or 25, further comprising: The hose is coupled to the valve shaft via a fitting and an external steam line is connected to an inlet flange of the hose motion regulation system.

28. The method according to claim 24 or 25, wherein: When the control valve moves from the closed position to the open position, the hose is moved in a first direction along a predetermined path defined by a curved section of the tracking track assembly of the hose movement adjustment system via at least one vehicle carrier, including: moving a first movable vehicle carrier from a 0 degree position to a 45 degree position along the curved section, and simultaneously moving a second vehicle carrier from the 45 degree position along the curved section to a 90 degree position along the straight track of the tracking track assembly.

29. The method according to claim 24 or 25, wherein: Moving the hose in a direction along a predetermined path defined by a curved section of the tracking track assembly of the hose motion regulation system as the control valve moves from the closed position to the open position includes moving a first cart carrier from a 0 degree position to a 90 degree position along a straight track of the tracking track assembly and simultaneously moving a second movable cart carrier from a 45 degree position along the straight track to a further position along the straight track.

30. The method according to claim 24 or 25, further comprising: When the control valve moves from the fully open position back to the closed position, the hose is moved via at least one vehicle carrier in a second direction along a predetermined path defined by the at least one straight track of the tracking track assembly and the curved segment, the second direction including a direction away from the curved member.

31. The method according to claim 30, wherein: Moving the hose in the second direction along the predetermined path as the control valve moves from the open position back to the closed position includes moving the first movable vehicle carrier from a 90 degree position along the straight track to a 0 degree position along the curved segment, and simultaneously moving the second movable vehicle carrier from a further position relative to the 90 degree position on the straight track to a 45 degree position along the curved segment.

32. The method of claim 30, wherein: Moving the hose in the second direction along the predetermined path as the control valve moves from the open position back to the closed position includes moving the first vehicle carrier from a 45 degree position along the curved segment to a 0 degree position along the curved segment and simultaneously moving the second vehicle carrier from a 90 degree position along the straight track to a 45 degree position along the curved segment.

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