公开(公告)号：US09971360B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14642084

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Azbil Corporation

Inventor： Takashi Nomiyama ,  Keisuke Narumi

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  F15B5/00 ,  F15B19/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B19/002 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: In a positioner, a driving signal IM is set to IMMIN (the minimum), a valve opening position A after the valve has then settled is stored, the driving signal IM is set to IMMAX (the maximum), a valve opening position B after the valve has then settled is stored, and the valve opening positions up until the opening of the valve arrives at the valve opening position B from the valve opening position A are stored together with the elapsed times as time series position information J1, where, based on this stored time series position information J1, the time for the opening of the valve to traverse between two prescribed valve opening positions that are established in the interval between the valve opening position A and the valve opening position B is calculated as a first response time Tup.

公开(公告)号：US09933789B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15072604

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: Azbil Corporation

Inventor： Kazuhisa Inoue

IPC: G05D7/00 ,  G05D7/06 ,  F15B5/00 ,  F15B19/00 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F16K37/00 ,  G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05D7/0635 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B19/002 ,  F15B21/087 ,  F15B2211/6336 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  F16K37/0083 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  G05B13/024

Abstract: The measured operation time of a setting/operating device is corrected using a first corrected value table and a second corrected value table and the size of the setting/operating device is defined based on the corrected operation time. The first corrected value table defines, as a first corrected value, the corrected value corresponding to the operation time region defined so as to correspond to the size of the setting/operating device and the sliding resistance region defined by dividing the range taken by the sliding resistance (friction) of the valve stem of a regulating valve and the second corrected value table defines, as a second corrected value, the corrected value corresponding to the operation time region defined so as to correspond to the size of the setting/operating device and the supply air pressure region defined by dividing the range taken by a supply air pressure.

公开(公告)号：US09752599B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14272090

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Fisher Controls International LLC

Inventor： Kenneth William Junk

IPC: F15B19/00 ,  G05D7/06 ,  F16K37/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F15B5/00

CPC classification number: F15B19/005 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B19/00 ,  F15B19/002 ,  F15B2211/864 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F16K37/0025 ,  F16K37/005 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D7/06 ,  G05D7/0635

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to partial stroke test valves using pressure control are disclosed. An example method includes generating a first pressure set point for a valve positioner coupled to an actuator to actuate a valve. The first pressure set point is associated with a partial stroke test of the valve. The example method also includes controlling an output pressure of the positioner towards the first pressure set point to actuate the valve in a stroke direction. The example method further includes determining whether the valve is stuck based on the output pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20170204885A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15235560

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Samson Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Frank Valentin-Rumpel

IPC: F15B15/20

CPC classification number: F15B15/204 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B11/04 ,  F15B11/10 ,  F15B13/0405 ,  F15B2013/0409 ,  F15B2211/214 ,  F15B2211/265 ,  F15B2211/6336 ,  F15B2211/634 ,  F15B2211/8752

Abstract: A pneumatic volume booster to amplify a control pressure output signal can include a pneumatic control outlet for attachment to a pneumatic working chamber of the pneumatic actuator; a pneumatic aeration inlet configured to receive the pneumatic control pressure signal from the position controller, a pneumatic amplification inlet configured to receive a constant pneumatic air amplification signal, a pneumatic de-aeration connection from the control outlet to a pressure sink configured to aerate the control actuator, a deaerator seat-valve separating and/or opening the pneumatic de-aeration connection, a pneumatic aeration connection between the first aeration inlet and the control outlet; an aerator seat-valve separating and/or opening the pneumatic aeration connection, a pneumatic amplification connection between the amplification inlet and the control outlet; an amplification seat-valve separating and/or opening the pneumatic amplification connection; and a mechanical seat-valve-operator for commonly operating the de-aeration seat-valve, the first aerator seat-valve and the amplification seat-valve.

公开(公告)号：US20160377192A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15193989

申请日：2016-06-27

Applicant: TESCOM CORPORATION

Inventor： Jacob T. R. Renollett ,  Eric J. Burgett

IPC: F16K31/42 ,  F16K31/06

CPC classification number: F16K31/42 ,  A62C4/00 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B11/006 ,  F15B20/00 ,  F15B2211/30575 ,  F15B2211/6306 ,  F15B2211/86 ,  F15B2211/8855 ,  F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/128 ,  G05D16/20 ,  G05D16/2013 ,  G05D16/2093

Abstract: An electro-pneumatic controller adapted to use a non-inert fluid as a control fluid includes a base portion and a cap portion removeably secured to the base portion. A non-intrinsically-safe process may be disposed within an interior of the cap portion. A plurality of passageways may be disposed through the base portion. The electro-pneumatic controller may also include a flameproof barrier assembly which may include a plurality of flameproof joints each disposed within desired portion of the plurality of passageways. The plurality of flameproof joints cooperate to at least partially define a first zone, the flameproof joints adapted to prevent or to limit the spread of an open fire or explosion that might occur due to the ignition of the non-inert control fluid.

Abstract translation: 适于使用非惰性流体作为控制流体的电动气动控制器包括基部和可移除地固定到基部的帽部。 非本质安全的方法可以设置在盖部分的内部。 多个通道可以穿过基部设置。 电动气动控制器还可以包括防火屏障组件，其可以包括多个防火接头，每个防火接头设置在多个通道的期望部分内。 多个防火接头协作至少部分地限定第一区域，防火接头适于防止或限制由于非惰性控制流体的点燃而可能发生的明火或爆炸的扩散。

公开(公告)号：US20160245312A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15045547

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: Peter G. Morice

Inventor： Peter G. Morice

IPC: F15B15/14 ,  F15B15/28

CPC classification number: F15B15/1409 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/103 ,  F15B15/1404 ,  F15B15/2815 ,  F15B2211/30595 ,  F15B2211/365 ,  F15B2211/6313 ,  F15B2211/6336 ,  F15B2211/665 ,  F15B2211/6653 ,  F15B2211/7107 ,  F15B2211/865

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules, a dynamic actuator linkage, and a static actuator linkage. Each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules includes a static portion and a dynamic portion. The dynamic portion is movable in a linear fashion relative to the static portion. The dynamic actuator linkage connects the dynamic portion of each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules to a moveable portion of a device. The static actuator linkage connects the static portion of each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules to an immoveable portion of the device. A number of pneumatic linear actuator modules one less than the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules are able to provide linear actuation to the device. Each of the plurality of actuator modules is configured to selectively couple and decouple to the dynamic actuator linkage and the static actuator linkage.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括多个气动线性致动器模块，动态致动器联动装置和静态致动器联动装置。 多个气动线性致动器模块中的每一个包括静态部分和动态部分。 动态部分可相对于静态部分以线性方式移动。 动态致动器连杆将多个气动线性致动器模块中的每一个的动态部分连接到装置的可移动部分。 静态执行器连杆将多个气动线性致动器模块中的每一个的静止部分连接到装置的不可移动部分。 一些比多个气动线性致动器模块小的气动线性致动器模块能够向该装置提供线性致动。 多个致动器模块中的每一个构造成选择性地耦合和去耦合到动态致动器联动装置和静态执行机构联动装置。

公开(公告)号：US09404515B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US13937823

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Dresser Inc.

Inventor： Sandro Esposito

IPC: F15B15/20 ,  F15B5/00 ,  G05B19/43

CPC classification number: F15B21/08 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B15/202 ,  G05B19/43 ,  Y10T137/7761

Abstract: A valve positioner that can maintain operation of the control valve despite failures in one or more components. The valve positioner may reduce downtime by allowing in-situ repair to occur on the valve positioner. The valve positioner may incorporate a by-pass component, which can utilize control input signals (e.g., a 4-20 mA signal) to energize one or more components (e.g., a current-to-pressure converter) to cause the control valve to modulate fluid flow without the digital microprocessor and/or related components.

Abstract translation: 尽管在一个或多个部件中发生故障，仍可保持控制阀的操作的阀定位器。 阀门定位器可以通过在阀门定位器上进行原位修复来减少停机时间。 阀定位器可以并入旁路部件，其可利用控制输入信号（例如，4-20mA信号）来激励一个或多个部件（例如，电流 - 压力转换器），以使控制阀 在没有数字微处理器和/或相关部件的情况下调节流体流量。

公开(公告)号：US09261867B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13792824

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Azbil Corporation

Inventor： Toru Kashima ,  Satoshi Yuzawa ,  Takashi Nomiyama ,  Keisuke Narumi

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  F15B5/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F15B5/006

Abstract: A parameter acquiring device for acquiring parameters for a control valve has a controlling valve operating unit, a valve opening signal acquiring unit and a parameter calculator. The controlling valve operating unit operates a controlling valve in an opening direction and in a closing direction by changing, in a specific sequence, a control signal that controls an opening of a regulator valve. The valve opening signal acquiring unit acquires a signal indicating an actual opening of the regulator valve. The parameter calculator acquires data pairs of control signals and valve opening signals. The parameter calculator calculates a parameter of the control valve based on the data pairs that have been acquired.

Abstract translation: 用于获取控制阀的参数的参数获取装置具有控制阀操作单元，阀打开信号获取单元和参数计算器。 控制阀操作单元通过改变控制调节阀打开的控制信号，沿打开方向和关闭方向操作控制阀。 阀开启信号获取单元获取表示调节阀的实际打开的信号。 参数计算器获取控制信号和开阀信号的数据对。 参数计算器基于所获取的数据对来计算控制阀的参数。

公开(公告)号：US09250632B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13728477

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: STI srl

Inventor： Flavio Tondolo ,  Roberto Valoti

IPC: F15B19/00 ,  G05D7/06 ,  F15B20/00 ,  F15B5/00

CPC classification number: G05D7/0617 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B19/005 ,  F15B20/008 ,  F15B2211/3057 ,  F15B2211/329 ,  F15B2211/6303 ,  F15B2211/6336 ,  F15B2211/6355 ,  F15B2211/7052 ,  F15B2211/7053 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F15B2211/8752 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7761

Abstract: A valve positioner system with zero bleed at steady state is disclosed. The system has a pilot valve, the operation of which is controlled by an electronic circuit powered from a signaling and power connection of a positioner device. A plurality of pneumatic valves are activated and deactivated by the pilot valve to control a valve actuator. With varying configurations and arrangements of normally open or normally closed pilot valves and pneumatic valves, fail freeze and fail safe operations are contemplated. The activation and deactivation of the pilot valve is controlled by an electronic circuit that monitors a valve position signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在稳态下零泄漏的阀门定位器系统。 该系统具有先导阀，其操作由通过定位器装置的信号和电力连接供电的电子电路控制。 多个气动阀由先导阀启动和停用，以控制阀致动器。 通过常开或常闭先导阀和气动阀的不同配置和布置，可以考虑冻结和故障安全操作。 先导阀的启动和停用由监视阀位置信号的电子电路控制。

公开(公告)号：US20150316158A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14701072

申请日：2015-04-30

Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Inventor： Richard J. Winkler ,  Kenneth W. Junk ,  Shannon E. Jelken ,  Francis C. Roessler ,  Christopher J. Mack

IPC: F16K15/00 ,  F16K47/04 ,  F16K31/12

CPC classification number: F16K15/00 ,  F15B5/006 ,  F15B21/008 ,  F15B21/044 ,  F15B2211/8616 ,  F16K15/148 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K47/04 ,  F16K47/08 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/86324 ,  Y10T137/86485

Abstract: A digital valve positioner for use with an actuator. The digital valve positioner includes a housing, at least one exhaust port opening formed in the housing, and a vent assembly operatively coupled to the at least one exhaust port opening. The vent assembly includes a body having a bore, a valve seat surrounding the bore, and a check valve disposed within the bore. The check valve is arranged to shift from a closed position seated against the valve seat to an open position disposed away from the valve seat. A plurality of barriers is disposed around and positioned to enclose the check valve. The plurality of barriers is arranged to prevent an external medium from entering the check valve and to provide a tortuous flow path for the exhaust medium reducing sound through the vent assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行器的数字阀门定位器。 数字阀定位器包括壳体，形成在壳体中的至少一个排气口开口以及可操作地联接到至少一个排气口开口的排气组件。 排气组件包括具有孔的主体，围绕孔的阀座和设置在孔内的止回阀。 止回阀布置成从安置在阀座上的关闭位置移动到远离阀座设置的打开位置。 多个屏障设置在周围并被定位成包围止回阀。 多个障碍物被布置成防止外部介质进入止回阀并且为排气介质提供曲折的流动路径，以减少通过排气组件的声音。