Valves and their operating methods

Abstract

This disclosure relates to valves, as well as methods for manufacturing and using the same. [Solution] A valve 100 comprising a valve body 102 including an inlet opening 112 and a plurality of outlet openings 114, and an operating gate 130 fitted to seal at least one of the plurality of outlet openings 114, wherein the operating gate is fitted to rotate eccentrically about a central axis 3000, while also translating in a direction perpendicular to the central axis when in operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to valves, as well as methods of manufacturing and using them.

Background Art

[0002] Valves are utilized to restrict and control the flow of fluid between two or more fluid conduits. The valve industry continues to demand improvements in valve design in order to improve the operating efficiency and lifespan of components, while saving space and mass, increasing integration, improving robustness, and optimizing costs within valve applications.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] According to an aspect described herein, a valve can include a valve body including an inlet opening and a plurality of outlet openings, and an actuating gate adapted to seal at least one of the plurality of outlet openings, the actuating gate being adapted to rotate eccentrically about a central axis and, during operation, to translate also in a direction perpendicular to the central axis.

[0004] According to another aspect described herein, an assembly can include a fluid reservoir and a valve adapted to restrict the flow of fluid to the fluid reservoir, the valve including a valve body including an inlet opening and a plurality of outlet openings, and an actuating gate adapted to seal at least one of the plurality of outlet openings, the actuating gate being adapted to rotate eccentrically about a central axis and, during operation, to translate also in a direction perpendicular to the central axis.

[0005] ​According to another embodiment described herein, a method for operating a valve involves a fluid being delivered to the valve. To move through the inlet opening of the main body to the first outlet opening of the valve body, and the first The gate is eccentrically rotated around its central axis to close the first exit opening and open the second exit opening. By rotating it in one direction while also translating the gate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis, the valve The valve activates the gate inside the main body and allows the fluid to pass through the inlet opening of the valve body. This may include moving it to the second exit opening of the main body. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] The embodiments are shown as examples and are not intended to be limited to the accompanying drawings.

[0007] [Figure 1A] Figure 1A includes a perspective cross-section of a valve according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] Figure 1B includes a side cross-sectional view of a valve according to one embodiment. [Figure 1C] Figure 1C includes a top cross-sectional view of a valve according to one embodiment. [Figure 2A] Figure 2A includes a perspective cross-section of the valve in a first configuration according to one embodiment. [Figure 2B] Figure 2B includes a perspective cross-section of the valve in a first configuration according to one embodiment. [Figure 2C] Figure 2C includes a perspective cross-section of the valve in a first configuration according to one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The following description, combined with the drawings, is intended to aid in understanding the teachings disclosed herein. Provided to [source]. The following discussion focuses on specific embodiments and examples of the teaching. This focus is provided to help explain the teaching, and to address the scope or applicability of the teaching. This should not be interpreted as a limitation relating to the present application. However, based on the teachings disclosed in this application Other embodiments can be used accordingly.

[0009] "to prepare, to include (comprises)", "to prepare, to include (comprising)", "to include (inclu The usages of "des" (to include), "has" (to have), and "having" (to possess) The words, or any other variations thereof, are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion. For example, If a method, article, or apparatus includes a list of features, it is not necessarily limited to those features alone. This does not mean that other features not explicitly listed, or such methods, articles, or if This may include other features specific to the device. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, "or" " or" refers to an inclusive "or", not an exclusive "or". For example, condition A or B is, One of the following conditions is met: A is true (or exists) and B is false ( (or does not exist), A is false (or does not exist), B is true (or exists), and Both A and B are true (or exist).

[0010] Terms such as "generally," "substantially," and "approximately" indicate the range of deviation from a given value. It is intended to be comprehensive. In certain embodiments, it means "generally," "substantially," or "approximately." Terms such as "so" are used to indicate values ​​within 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, and the value of Within 6%, within 5% of the value, within 4% of the value, within 3% of the value, within 2% of the value, or within 1% of the value. This refers to the deviation of the internal value in any direction.

[0011] Also, the use of "a" or "an" is for describing the elements and components described in this specification. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general meaning to the scope of the present invention. This description should be understood as one, at least one, or the singular form including the plural form, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it means otherwise. For example, if a single article is described in this specification, two or more articles can be used instead of the single article. Similarly, if two or more articles are described in this specification, the two or more articles can be replaced by a single article. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this invention belongs. Materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. Many details regarding specific materials and processing acts are as conventional and can be found in textbooks and other sources of information within the technical field of valves and fluid transport, outside the scope described in this specification. Figure 1A includes a perspective view of a valve 100 according to one embodiment. The valve 100 generally can include a valve body 102 and an actuating gate 130 that is at least partially disposed within the valve body 102. In one embodiment, the valve body 102 may include at least one inlet opening 112. In another embodiment, the valve body 102 may include a plurality of inlet openings 112. In one embodiment, the inlet openings 112 may have the same size and shape as each other. In one embodiment, the inlet openings 112 may have different sizes from each other.

[0012]

[0013] ​​​​​​​​​​​​It may have a shape and form. The valve body 102 has at least one outlet opening 114 It may include. In another embodiment, the valve body 102 has multiple outlet openings 114a, 1 14b may be included. In one embodiment, the outlet openings 114a and 114b are the same They may have size and shape. They may have different sizes and shapes. Multiple outlet openings 114a, 114b are shown in Figure They may be arranged in a planar configuration as shown in 1A. Multiple exit openings 114a, 11 4b may be arranged in a non-planar configuration, in different directions, or along the central axis 300 It may be located at different locations along 0. In some embodiments, the actuation gate 130 is In the first configuration, the first outlet opening 114a and the second outlet opening 114b are opened. The valve body 102 can be adapted to rotate and / or translate within it. In the second configuration, the operating gate 130 opens the first exit opening 114a while Then, move to close the second outlet opening 114b and rotate within the valve body 102 It can be adapted to move and / or translate. The operating gate 130 is in the third configuration Then, the second outlet opening 114b is opened while the first outlet opening 114a is closed. It is adapted to move and rotate and / or translate within the valve body 102. Yes, it is possible. In the first configuration, the valve 100 has an inlet opening 112 and a first outlet opening 1 Allows fluid passage between 14a and the inlet opening 112 and the second outlet opening 114b This allows fluid to pass through. In the second configuration, the valve 100 has an inlet opening. While allowing fluid passage between 112 and the first outlet opening 114a, the inlet opening 1 The passage of fluid between 12 and the second outlet opening 114b can be blocked. Third configuration So, valve 100 allows fluid passage between the inlet opening 112 and the second outlet opening 114b. While enabling this, the fluid passage between the inlet opening 112 and the first outlet opening 114a This can be prevented. In this way, the valve 100 may periodically fluctuate between configurations. .

[0014] In one embodiment, at least one inlet opening 112 is straight for the fluid passage. A polygonal, elliptical, circular, or arched cross-section may be formed. In one embodiment, the entrance opening 112 may have a circular cross-section for the fluid passage. In one embodiment, the inlet opening 1 12 may form a tube. In one embodiment, at least one outlet opening 114 is For the fluid passage, a straight, polygonal, elliptical, circular, or arc-shaped cross-section may be formed. In this embodiment, the outlet opening 114 may have a circular cross-section for the fluid passage. In one embodiment, the outlet opening 114 may form a pipe. Each inlet opening 112 has a larger cross-sectional area than at least one outlet opening 114. It may also be possible. In one embodiment, at least one inlet opening 112 is at least one outlet It may have a cross-sectional area smaller than the mouth opening 114. In one embodiment, at least one The inlet opening 112 has substantially the same cross-sectional area as at least one outlet opening 114. That's good too.

[0015] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1A, in one embodiment, the valve body 102 includes a side wall 105. However, this is also acceptable. In one embodiment, the valve body 102 has an upper part 102a and a bottom part 102b, It may be included. The upper part 102a may be joined with the bottom part 102b to form the valve body 102. Good. The upper part 102a is connected to the bottom part 102b by the fastener 103 and the valve body 10 2 may be formed. The fastener 103 may be a nut, bolt, bearing, batten, buckle, or clip. Pegs, flanges, frogs, grommets, hooks and eyes, latches, pegs, nails, rivets To, tongue and groove, screw anchor, snap fastener, stitch, threaded fastener, tie, to Among the following: bolts, wedge anchors, ultrasonic welding, glue or adhesive, sealing, press-fitting It may include at least one, or may be attached in a different way. As shown in Figure 1A. To that end, the fastener 103 fits into the holes 103b in the upper part 102a and the bottom part 102b. It may also include a bolt 103a adapted to such a configuration, the bolt having an upper part 102a and a bottom part 10 It is adapted to secure both 2b together. In some embodiments, the fastener 103 is upper A compression fit is provided between 102a and the bottom 102b, and the fluid is outside the outlet opening of valve 1 A leak-stop valve body 102 may be provided, which is adapted to prevent leakage from 00. In some embodiments, the upper part 102a and the lower part 102b are connected to the operating gate 130 and the upper part It may be adapted to provide a minimum gap between part 102a and the other part of bottom 102b. In other words, the minimum amount of fluid is in the axial direction defined by the central axis 3000. Between the operating gate 130 and the upper part 102a, or between the operating gate 130 and the bottom part 102b The interface may not be passed through, or only minimally. Valve 100 is for fluid This is in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis 3000 (for example, from the inlet opening 112 to the outlet opening 114) It may be adapted to allow passage only to ( ).

[0016] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1A, in one embodiment, the valve body 102 is located in the valve chamber 1 It may include 04. The valve chamber 104 contains at least a portion of the operating gate 130. To accommodate or completely accommodate, with at least one inlet opening 112 and at least one outlet opening An interface surface may be formed between the opening 114 and the valve chamber 104. The valve chamber 104 is connected to the operating gate 13 0 may be completely accommodated. In one embodiment, the valve body 102 has at least one outlet It may include an outlet gate 116. The outlet gate 116 is connected to the valve chamber 104 and the outlet opening The opening 114 may be connected to a fluid. The outlet gate 116 operates during the operation of the valve 100. The gap between the valve chamber 104 and the outlet opening 114 is blocked by the moving gate 130. It may also be a partition. In one embodiment, at least one exit gate 116 is a side wall 1 05 may be positioned directly adjacent to the exit opening 114. In one embodiment, at least At least one exit gate 116 may be located inside the side wall 105. Optionally, In one embodiment, at least one exit gate 116 is provided with an exit gate 116 and an exit opening. An outlet gate chamber 118 may be formed within the valve body 102 between 114 and 114. The gate 116 forms a void having a straight, polygonal, elliptical, circular, or arc-shaped cross-section. This is also good. In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1A, the valve body 102 has multiple outlet channels. Multiple exit gates including multiple openings 117a, 117b to chambers 118a, 118b It may include 116a and 116b. Multiple exit gates 116 a, 116b may form a straight cross section. Valve body 102 (for example, valve channel Channel 104) may further include channel 107. Channel 107 is adjacent to the exit channel It may be located between channels 118a and 118b. In one embodiment, channel 107 is directly The cross-section may be a line, polygon, ellipse, circle, or arc.

[0017] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1A, as described above, the valve 100 includes the operating gate 130. This is also acceptable. The operating gate 130 may include multiple flanges. In one embodiment, The moving gate 130 is formed substantially in the shape of a "Y" with the first flange 132 and the second It may also include a second flange 134 and a third flange 136. In one embodiment, At least one of lunges 132, 134, and 136 can be made generally flat. In a more specific embodiment, at least one of the flanges 132, 134, and 136 It can be made flat. Flanges 132, 134, and 136 are at the base 138. They may be integrated. In one embodiment, the first flange 132 and the second flange 134 It may be located within the valve chamber 104, and as will be described in more detail below, When the movable gate 130 is activated, at least one of the multiple exit gates 116a, 116b The fluid flow through the outlet openings 114a and 114b is substantially blocked, and at least Both may be adapted to either block or allow fluid passage to one. In one embodiment, As shown in Figure 1A, the third flange 136 may include an enlarged end. In this configuration, the third flange 136 may be housed within the channel 107, and channel 10 7 refers to the axial translation and rotation (e.g., swing) of the third flange 136 within the channel 107. It is uniquely shaped to enable sub-motion. As a result, in one embodiment, a third F The lunge 136 is housed within the channel 107 and, as will be described in more detail below, During operation, the operating gate 130 may be allowed to translate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis 3000. In one embodiment, flanges 132, 134, and 136 may each have different lengths. In one embodiment, at least two of the flanges 132, 134, and 136 are of the same length. It may have the lengths of flanges 132, 134, and 136, which are the same as the size of the valve body 102. It is suitable for use in applications where it fits.

[0018] Figure 1B includes a cross-sectional side view of valve 100 according to one embodiment. Valve 1 in Figure 1B The components of 00 may be substantially the same as those described above in Figure 1A, or otherwise. Unless otherwise instructed, the labels may correspond to those in Figure 1A. As shown in Figure 1B... The central axis 3000 functions as the rotation center of the drive mechanism 150. Several implementations In this state, the drive mechanism 150 operates the operating gate 130 inside the valve 100 accordingly. For example, a shaft adapted to rotate (for rotation and / or translation) The drive mechanism 150 is a power source 190 that supplies power to rotate the shaft 152. It may further include a shaft 152 operably connected to the engine. The power source 190 is an engine Motors including, but not limited to, pneumatic motors, electric motors, and magnetic actuators. It may include, or may be of a different type. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the drive mechanism 15 The motor 190 also rotates the operating gate 130, and the fluid in the valve 100 In order to change the flow, power from motor 190 should be applied to drive mechanism 150. The electronic control unit (ECU) 195 is adapted to be operable, further demonstrating that it is It may be connected. The electronic control unit (ECU) 195 has one or more programmable A controller, computer, or processor capable of understanding, analyzing, and / or implementing language It may include . The electronic control unit (ECU) 195 is provided by the valve 100. It is possible to process the information provided and / or the information provided by the user. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the electronic control unit 195 controls the drive mechanism 150 via wires. They may be connected. In one embodiment, the electronic control unit 195 wirelessly connects to the drive mechanism 150. It may be connected. In one embodiment, the electronic control unit 195 controls the fluid in the valve 100 It may include a sensor adapted to sense the state. The sensor is located within the valve 200. It may be placed in any location and may be removable.

[0019] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1B, the drive mechanism 150 is configured to form the valve 100. The bottom 102b of the main body 102 may be connected. In another embodiment, the drive mechanism 150 is The upper part 102a of the valve body 102 may be coupled to form the valve 100. In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 150 forms the valve 100 through the fastener 154. The valve body 102 may be connected to the bottom 102b. The fastener 154 is a nut. bolts, bearings, battens, buckles, clips, flanges, frogs, grommets, feet Quand eye, latch, peg, nail, rivet, tongue and groove, screw anchor, snap fastener Among stitches, threaded fasteners, ties, toggle bolts, and wedge anchors, at least It may include one of them, or they may be attached in different ways. As shown in Figure 1B... The fastener 154 is used to secure both the drive mechanism 150 and the bottom 102b, and the valve Shaft 1 is fitted to screw into a threaded fastener on the bottom 102 of the main body 102. 52 may include threaded fasteners. The shaft 152 of the drive mechanism 150 is fasteners When it can be coupled to the bottom 102b of the valve body 102 through 154, within the drive mechanism 150 It may continue to rotate. In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 150 (e.g., shaft The part 152) may further include a pin 160. The pin 160 is at the base of the actuation gate 130. 138 may be operably coupled or mounted. In some embodiments, Figure As shown in 1B, pin 160 is used to fix the drive mechanism 150 to the actuation gate 130. To accommodate, it may be fitted into the hole in the base 138 of the operating gate 130. Several implementations In its form, as shown in Figure 1B, the pin 160 is on the central axis 3000 (i.e., the drive mechanism At any distance from the rotation center of the structure 150, the drive mechanism 150 is fixed to the operating gate 130. It may be fitted into the hole in the base 138 of the operating gate 130 so as to connect to it. Then, the hole in the base 138 of the operating gate 130 is the central axis 3000 (i.e., the drive mechanism 15 The pin 160 may be coupled eccentrically with respect to the rotation center of 0. In this way, operation Gate 130 is operably connected to drive mechanism 150, which will be described in more detail below. This enables eccentric rotation and translation of the operating gate 130.

[0020] Figure 1C includes a cross-sectional top view of valve 100 according to one embodiment. Valve 1 in Figure 1C The components of 00 may be substantially the same as those described above in Figures 1A and 1B. Unless otherwise specified, the labels may correspond to Figures 1A and 1B. As shown in 1C, the central axis 3000 serves as the rotation center of the drive mechanism. Through the rotation of the structure, as described above, the operating gate 130 is as indicated by the distance D , the rotation center (i.e., the center) is located in the plane of the valve body 102 in a direction perpendicular to the central axis 3000. A pin 160 (which is offset from the axis 3000) is coupled to a hole 138 in the operating gate 130. Due to the above, it may rotate eccentrically around the central axis of 3000. Furthermore, the third The flange 136 is located within the channel 107 of the valve body 102, which is the cause of the operation. The eccentric rotation of gate 130, when operating, causes the operating gate 13 to move in a direction perpendicular to the central axis 3000. It may be assisted by translation of 0. In other words, the third flange 136 is the operating gate It functions as an eccentric pendulum within channel 107, enabling eccentric rotation and translation at 130 degrees. The interaction between the third flange 136 and the channel 107 causes the drive mechanism to move to the central axis 3 While rotating in the first direction around 000, the actuation gate 130 rotates around the central axis 3000 Note that it operates in the opposite direction. Combined eccentric rotation of the operating gate 130 And translation is indicated by arrow 155, the first flange 132 of the operating gate 130 or This generates the trajectory of at least one of the second flanges 134. This linear trajectory is the In addition to the distance between the axial end of flange 136 and the central axis 3000, the operating gate 1 These distances are generated by the distance D between the base 138 and the central axis 3000 of 30. The dimensions of the valve body 102 may be fitted to match the dimensions of the valve body 102. The resulting operating gait The eccentric rotation and translational movement of part 130 proceed from the second configuration to the first configuration, and then to the third configuration. A line 170 that mimics the movement of the first flange 132 when moving to, and from the second configuration to the first Line 1 simulates the movement of the second flange 134 when moving to configuration 1, and then to configuration 3. As shown by 75. In this way, the operating gate 130 is relative to the central axis 3000. It may be adapted to eccentric rotation and translation.

[0021] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1C, in the second and third configurations, the side wall 105 and the operating gate At least one of the first flange 132 or the second flange 134 of 130, The valve body 102 moves between the components such that the gap between them can be zero, and the side wall 10 5 and the lesser of the first flange 132 or the second flange 134 of the operating gate 130 They may be molded to leave at least one and a minimum gap between them. In other words, valve The side wall 105 of the main body 105 is the first flange 132 or the second flange of the operating gate 130. Designed or adjusted (e.g., tapered) along at least one of the trajectories of J134 This may be done, and as a result, the flanges 132, 13 in the second and third configurations respectively A constant cross-sectional change is possible between the four gates, and as the operating gate 130 moves, the exit gate The fluid flow to at least one of 116a and 116b will be reduced. As a result, when valve 100 is in the first configuration, the cross-sectional areas on both sides of valve chamber 104 are They are substantially the same size. In one embodiment, the side wall 105 has a second operating gate 130. or including a locking mechanism 109 adapted to lock into one of the third configurations. Good. The locking mechanism 109 is located on the first flange 132 or the second flange of the operating gate 130. Engaged with the 134, it is adapted to selectively maintain the valve in a second or third configuration. This is also acceptable. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1C, the second or third configuration is also acceptable. A slot is provided for the first flange 132 or the second flange 134, and the operating gate The return on the side wall 105 restricts or delays the rotation and / or axial translation of the 130 to some extent. And, lips, stays, lamps, tabs, textured / gripable surfaces, or clips, A locking mechanism 190 may be included.

[0022] Figures 2A to 2C include a cross-sectional top view of the valve 200 according to one embodiment. The components of valve 200 in Figure 2C are as described above in Figures 1A to 1C, unless otherwise specified. The function may be substantially the same as the one shown, and the labels correspond to Figures 1A to 1C. It may be attached. Figure 2A shows the valve 200 in the first configuration as described above. Figure 2B shows the valve 200 in the second configuration described above. Figure 2C This shows the valve 200 in the third configuration described above.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2A, when valve 200 is in the first configuration, the operating gate 130 The first flange 232 is in the first (neutral) position, and the first outlet opening 214a and Then, the second outlet opening 214b is opened, and the fluid flow is as indicated by the arrow 265. Fluid from the inlet opening 212 to the first outlet opening 214a and the second outlet opening 214b The flow may be made possible. In some embodiments, in the first configuration, the actuated gate The distance between the edge of the first flange 232 and the side wall 205 is the distance between the second flange of the operating gate. The distance between the edge of the 234 and the side wall 205 may be substantially the same, thereby, Substantially similar amounts of fluid flow through the first outlet opening 214a and the second outlet opening 214b. It becomes possible to pass through the gaps uniformly.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2B, when the valve 200 is in the second configuration, the operating gate 130 It is in the second position, opening the first outlet opening 214a and the second outlet opening 114 b is closed, allowing fluid to flow from the inlet opening 212 to the first outlet opening 214a. Meanwhile, as indicated by the fluid flow arrow 265, the second outlet opening 114b The fluid flow to may be blocked or obstructed. As shown in Figure 2B, the actuated gate 230 The first flange 232 has a wide gap between it and the side wall 205 of the valve chamber 204. It is also possible that the second flange 234 covers and / or seals the second exit gate 216b. Since a stopper is provided, the second flange 234 of the operating gate 230 and the valve chamber 204 There may be a minimal gap between the side wall 205 and the other, or there may be no gap at all. In one embodiment, The second flange 234 may be located within the locking mechanism 209 in this configuration. The movement is performed, as described above, through the eccentric rotation and axial translation of the operating gate 230. That's good too.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2C, when the valve 200 is in the third configuration, the operating gate 130 It is in the third position, closing the first outlet opening 214a and the second outlet opening 114 b is opened, allowing fluid to flow from the inlet opening 212 to the second outlet opening 214b. Meanwhile, as indicated by the fluid flow arrow 265, the first outlet opening 114a The fluid flow to may be blocked or obstructed. As shown in Figure 2C, the actuated gate 230 The second flange 234 has a wide gap between it and the side wall 205 of the valve chamber 204. The first flange 232 covers the first exit gate 216a and / or provides a seal. Therefore, the first flange 232 of the operating gate 230 and the side wall of the valve chamber 204 There may be a minimum gap between 205 and the other, or there may be no gap at all. In one embodiment, Flange 232 may be located within the locking mechanism 209 in this configuration. The movement is performed through the eccentric rotation and axial translation of the operating gate 230, as described above. good.

[0026] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2C, the valve 200 is located in assembly 2 It may be placed within 000. Assembly 2000 includes a fluid reservoir 299 and a fluid reservoir Even including a valve 200 adapted to restrict the flow of fluid to the bar 299. Good. The valve 200 includes an inlet opening 212 and a number of outlet openings 214a, 214b. The valve body 202 and at least one of the multiple outlet openings 214a, 214b are sealed. The operating gate 230 may include an operating gate 230 adapted to the central axis. While rotating eccentrically around 3000, during operation, the part perpendicular to the central axis 3000 It may also be adapted to translate in the direction.

[0027] As described above, in some embodiments, a method for operating the valve 200 is shown. This method involves passing the fluid 265 through the inlet opening 112 of the valve body 202. This method may also include moving the first exit opening 114a of the body 202. While rotating the gate 230 eccentrically around the central axis 3000, the gate 230 is rotated around the central axis By translating in a direction perpendicular to 3000, the first outlet opening 114a is closed, and the second outlet opening By opening the opening 114b, the gate 230 inside the valve body 202 is activated. This method may further include the following: The fluid 265 is supplied to the inlet opening 1 of the valve body 202. Further includes moving through 12 to the second outlet opening 114b of the valve body 202. That's fine.

[0028] A valve (including at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) They can be formed from any suitable material in valve technology. In certain embodiments, The valve (including at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) It may contain polymers at least partially. The polymers may be polyketones, polyaram Polyphenylene sulfide, polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfone, poly Amidoimide, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, fluoropolymer, polybenzimidazole, Polyacetal, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polypropylene (PP), Recarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene Polyurethane terephthalate (PET), polyimide (PI), polyetherimide, polyether Ether ketone (PEEK), polyethylene (PE), polysulfone, polyamide (PA) ), polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyurethane, Selected from the group including polyester, liquid crystal polymer (LCP), or any combination thereof. The polymer may be a thermoplastic polymer or a thermosetting polymer. In terms of form, the jacket 102 contains a fluoropolymer, or is essentially the same. It may also be. An example of a fluoropolymer is polytetrafluoroethylene (P TFE, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyimide (PI), polyamide Imide (PAI), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), polyvinylidene fluoride (P VDF, perfluoroalkoxy (PFA), tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoro Polypropylene and vinylidene fluoride terpolymer (THV), polychlorotrifluoro Ethylene (PCTFE), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE), E Teylene chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer (ECTFE), or any combination thereof. Other fluoropolymers, polymers, and blends may be used in the valve composition. It may include. In another specific embodiment, the valve (valve body, operating gate, or drive) The mechanism (including at least one of the mechanisms) is at least partially made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Polyethylene (PE), including (UHMWPE), or even essentially composed thereof. This is possible. In another specific embodiment, the valve (valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including at least one of the structures) thermoplastic elastomer hydrocarbon block copolymer - Polyether-ester block copolymer, thermoplastic polyamide elastomer, heat Plastic polyurethane elastomer, thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, thermoplastic vulcanization Materials, olefin copolymers, olefin terpolymers, polyolefin plastomers , or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, a valve (valve body, operating gate) is included. (including at least one of the following: a tor or a drive mechanism) is styrene-butadiene, styrene - Contains styrene-based block copolymers such as isoprene, blends or mixtures thereof. But that's fine too. An example of a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer is styrene-butadiene- Styrene (styrene-butadiene-styrene, SBS), styrene-isoprene-styrene (styrene-isoprene-styrene, SIS), styrene-ethylenebutylene-styrene (st styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene (SEBS), styrene-ethylene propylene- Tylene (styrene-ethylene propylene-styrene, SEPS), styrene-ethylene-ethylene styrene-ethylene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene, SEEBS), Styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (styrene-ethyl ene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (SEEPS), styrene-isoprene-butadiene styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene (SIBS), or combinations thereof. Triblock styrene block copolymers (S) Examples include BC). Commercially available examples include several grades of Kraton (trademark) and Examples include Hybrar® resin. In one embodiment, a valve (valve body, operating The gate, or at least one of the drive mechanism, is acrylonitrile-butadiene. NBR (Non-British Bristol), Carboxylated Nitrile (XNBR), Ethylene Acrylate (AEM, Vamac®, ethylene propylene rubber (EPR, EPDM), butyl rubber (IIR), chloroprene rubber (CR), fluorocarbon (FKM, FPM), fluor Silicone (FVMQ), hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR), perfluoroelastomer ( FFKM), polyacrylate (ACM), polyurethane (AU, EU), silicone rubber M (Q, MQ, VMQ, PVMQ), tetrafluoroethylene-propylene (AFLAS) The elastomer may contain at least one of the following (registered trademark) (FEPM): .

[0029] In one embodiment, the valve (at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including one of the following) are glass, silica, clay mica, kaolin, alumina, silica, and dioxide. Titanium, calcium fluoride, boron nitride, mica, wollastonite, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, ji At least one of the following: luconia, carbon black, pigment, or any combination thereof It may contain ceramics that include [specific components].

[0030] In one embodiment, the valve (at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including one) may include at least partially metal. In a particular embodiment According to this, the metal may include iron, copper, titanium, tin, aluminum, and their alloys. Alternatively, it may be made of a different type of metal. In one embodiment, the valve (valve body, operating gate) The (including at least one of the drive mechanism) is made of metal (aluminum, zinc, copper, ma) Gnesium, tin, platinum, titanium, tungsten, iron, bronze, steel, spring steel, stainless steel (etc.), metal alloys (including the listed metals), anodized metals (including the listed metals), Or any combination thereof may be included.

[0031] In one embodiment, the valve (at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including one more) may include, at least partially, fibrous material. A certain implementation According to the description, the fiber materials are cotton, wool, jute, linen, silk, flax, polyester, nylon Includes asbestos, basalt, cellulose, yarn, rayon, or any combination thereof. It is possible.

[0032] In one embodiment, the valve (at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including one) may include at least partially stone. In a particular embodiment According to the information, stone materials include stone, granite, limestone, tile, marble, sandstone, quartz, soapstone, and alabaster. It may include tar, slate, clay, or any combination thereof.

[0033] In one embodiment, the valve (at least one of the valve body, operating gate, or drive mechanism) (including one of the others) can be treated, impregnated, filled, or coated with a lubricating material. Exemplary lubricating materials include molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide, graphite, and Raffen, expanded graphite, boron nitride, talc, calcium fluoride, or their respective properties The following combinations can be mentioned. Furthermore, lubricating materials include alumina, silica, titanium dioxide, and fluoride. Calcium, boron nitride, mica, wollastonite, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, zirconium It may contain nia, carbon black, pigment, or any combination thereof.

[0034] The valve may be used for any fluid flow application. Fluids can be liquids, gases, solids, etc. It may be a emulsion, or another type. The fluid may be corrosive, or non-corrosive. It may also be edible. Specific suitable applications include within vehicle components, or other dynamic and static applications. Valves of other dynamic or static components that require fluid flow between them It can be listed.

[0035] The valves described in accordance with the embodiments of this specification are appropriately arranged to maximize valve operation. Due to the applied force and precisely designed gaps, the valve components have a long lifespan. This makes it possible to improve the lifespan of the components and the valve itself, and reduce overall leakage. This makes it possible to reduce the operating force. Furthermore, the valve according to the embodiments of this specification reduces the operating force. As a result, energy is saved, efficiency is improved, and costs and electricity consumption are reduced. This allows for a reduction in valve size and weight.

[0036] Many different embodiments and configurations are possible. Some of these embodiments and configurations Those described below will be able to see that, after reading this specification, those aspects and embodiments are illustrative. It will be understood that this is merely a limitation and does not limit the scope of the present invention. The state may conform to one or more of the following items:

[0037] Embodiment 1: A valve, A valve body having an inlet opening and multiple outlet openings, and of the multiple outlet openings A working gate adapted to seal at least one center While rotating eccentrically around its axis, it is also adapted to translate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis during operation. The valves are joined together.

[0038] Embodiment 2: The operating gate comprises a first flange, a second flange, and a third flange The valve according to Embodiment 1, having a Y-shape comprising the following.

[0039] Embodiment 3: At least one of the first flange or the second flange is a plurality It is adapted to substantially block the flow of fluid through at least one of the outlet openings. The valve described in Embodiment 2.

[0040] Embodiment 4: The third flange is a valve according to Embodiment 2 or 3, wherein the third flange has an enlarged end. Bu.

[0041] Embodiment 5: The valve body, when operating, translates the operating gate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. Embodiment 2 includes a channel that at least partially accommodates a third flange that enables this. The valve described in any one of the following four items.

[0042] Embodiment 6: The valve body is provided with a side wall, and the side wall is a first flange or a second flange Embodiment 2 is adapted to provide a minimum gap between at least one of the elements. The valve listed in any one of the five items.

[0043] Embodiment 7: The side wall is attached to at least one of the first flange or the second flange. A valve according to embodiment 6, comprising a return adapted to make contact.

[0044] Embodiment 8: The valve body has a plurality of outlet gates arranged inside the side wall of the valve body. A valve comprising the valve according to embodiment 6 or 7.

[0045] Embodiment 9: Embodiment 8, in which multiple outlet gates are fluidly connected to multiple outlet openings. The valve described above.

[0046] Embodiment 10: The actuation gate is operable to a pin that enables eccentric rotation of the actuation gate. A valve, as described in any one of embodiments 1 to 10, that can be installed.

[0047] Embodiment 11: A pin is coupled to a shaft, enabling eccentric rotation of the operating gate. The valve described in Embodiment 10.

[0048] Embodiment 12: A shaft is adapted to actuate the operating gate of a valve. A valve according to one of embodiments 1 to 11, which is operably connected to a power source equipped with a valve. Bu.

[0049] Embodiment 13: The shaft is adapted to actuate the operating gate of the valve. A valve according to any one of embodiments 1 to 11, which is operably connected to a control unit. .

[0050] Embodiment 14: The electronic control unit is a controller, computer, or processor. The valve according to embodiment 12, comprising:

[0051] Embodiment 15: Multiple outlet openings are arranged in a planar configuration, as in Embodiments 1 to 14. The valve is described in one of the following ways.

[0052] Embodiment 16: Embodiment 1, in which at least one entrance opening comprises multiple openings. The valve listed in any one of the following 15 items.

[0053] Embodiment 17: The valve body is between the operating gate and the other of the upper and lower parts. Embodiments 1 to 17 include a top and a bottom, which are adapted to provide the smallest possible gap. The valve is described in one of the following ways.

[0054] Embodiment 18: An assembly comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid reservoir A valve adapted to restrict flow, wherein the valve has an inlet opening and a plurality of outlets A valve body having an opening, and a sealing mechanism for at least one of a plurality of outlet openings. The system includes an operating gate that conforms to the system, wherein the operating gate rotates eccentrically around a central axis, while The system includes a valve that, when in operation, is adapted to translate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. ,assembly.

[0055] Embodiment 19: A method for operating a valve, wherein a fluid is introduced into the inlet opening of the valve body. To move through to the first outlet opening of the valve body and to close the first outlet opening Meanwhile, the gate is rotated eccentrically around its central axis to open the second exit opening. By translating the gate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis, the gate inside the valve body is created. To move the fluid through the inlet opening of the valve body and the second outlet opening of the valve body A method including moving it to the mouth.

[0056] Embodiment 20: The assembly described in Embodiment 18 is located inside the vehicle. Ri.

[0057] In general descriptions or examples, not all of the activities described above are required. There are no exceptions, and some parts of certain activities may not be required, and one or more additional activities may be required in addition to those described. Please note that further activities may be carried out as described above. Furthermore, the order in which the activities are listed is The order in which these things happen is not necessarily the order in which they occur.

[0058] The benefits, other advantages, and solutions to the problems are described above with respect to specific embodiments. However, if there are no benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, or any benefits, advantages, or solutions Any feature that may make the raska more prominent is any important feature of any or all of the claims. It should not be interpreted as a necessary or essential characteristic.

[0059] The description and illustrative drawings of the embodiments described herein are general in terms of the structure of various embodiments. The purpose is to provide an understanding. The specification and illustrative diagrams describe the structure or method described herein. This serves as a comprehensive and inclusive description of all elements and characteristics of the devices and systems that use the law. It is not intended to stand. Different embodiments are combined within a single embodiment. Various may be provided, and conversely, various may be described in the context of a single embodiment for the sake of brevity. Features may be provided separately or in any partial combination. Furthermore, the values ​​listed in the range... References to include all values ​​within that range. Many other embodiments are described in this specification. This may only become apparent to those skilled in the art afterward. Without departing from the scope of this disclosure, structural substitution Other embodiments of this disclosure may be used to enable logical substitution or other modifications. This can be derived from the above. Therefore, this disclosure is not limiting and is illustrative. It should be done.

Claims

1. It is a valve, A valve body having an inlet opening and multiple outlet openings, An operating gate adapted to seal at least one of the plurality of outlet openings. t and The operating gate rotates eccentrically around its central axis, while during operation, A valve that is adapted to translate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis.

2. The operating gate comprises a first flange, a second flange, and a third flange. The valve according to claim 1, having an L-shaped Y-shape.

3. At least one of the first flange or the second flange is the plurality It is adapted to substantially block the flow of fluid through at least one of the outlet openings. The valve according to claim 2.

4. The valve according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the third flange has an enlarged end.

5. The valve body, when operating, translates the operating gate in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. A claim comprising a channel that at least partially accommodates the third flange that enables the third flange, A valve as described in any one of items 2 to 4.

6. The valve body is provided with a side wall, and the side wall is the first flange or the second flange Claim 2, adapted to provide a minimum gap between at least one of the lunges. A valve as described in any one of items ~5.

7. The side wall is at least one of the first flange or the second flange The valve according to claim 6, comprising a return adapted to make contact.

8. The valve body comprises a plurality of outlet gates arranged inside the side wall of the valve body. The valve according to claim 6 or 7.

9. The actuation gate is operably mounted on a pin that enables eccentric rotation of the actuation gate. A valve that can be kicked, according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The pin is coupled to the shaft and enables eccentric rotation of the operating gate, claim The valve described in 9.

11. The plurality of outlet openings are arranged in a planar configuration, according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The valve as described.

12. The at least one entrance opening comprises a plurality of openings, according to any of claims 1 to 11 The valve described in item one.

13. The valve body has a minimum gap between the operating gate and the other of the upper and lower parts. Any of claims 1 to 12, including the upper part and the bottom part, which are adapted to provide The valve described in item 1.

14. It is an assembly, Fluid reservoir and, A valve adapted to restrict the flow of fluid to the fluid reservoir, The aforementioned valve, A valve body having an inlet opening and multiple outlet openings, An operating gate adapted to seal at least one of the plurality of outlet openings. Equipped with, The aforementioned operating gate rotates eccentrically around its central axis, while during operation, it moves toward the central axis. An assembly comprising a valve, which is adapted to translate in the vertical direction as well.

15. A method for operating a valve, The fluid is transferred from the inlet opening of the valve body to the first outlet opening of the valve body. To move, The gate is positioned so as to close the first exit opening and open the second exit opening. While rotating eccentrically around the axis, the gate is also translated in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. By doing so, the gate inside the valve body is activated, The fluid is passed through the inlet opening of the valve body to the second outlet of the valve body. A method including moving it to the mouth opening.

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