F-Term-List

F16K31/06-31/11

DA00
OVERALL VALVE STRUCTURE AND VALVE TYPES

DA01

DA02

DA03

DA04

DA05

DA07

DA08

DA09

DA10

. Valve types characterized by actuation

. . Proportional-control valves

. . . Pressure-control valves

. . . . Valves controlled by secondary pressure

. . . Valves controlled by flow volume

. . On-off valves (i.e., open-close valves)

. . Direction-switching valves

. . Instant cut-off valves

. . Combination of the above-mentioned types

DA11

DA12

DA13

. . Valve status under normal conditions when the valve is not engaged

. . . Valves that are normally open

. . . VValves that are normally open

DA21

DA22

DA23

DA25

DA26

DA27

DA29

DA30

. Valves characterized by the type of magnet used

. . Electromagnetic valves using solenoids (i.e., electromagnets)

. . . Single solenoids

. . . Double solenoids

. . . Solenoids combined with permanent magnets

. . . . Permanent magnets for self-holding

. . Use of permanent magnets only

. . . Insertion and removal of magnetic shield plates

DA31

DA32

DA33

DA34

DA35

DA36

. Combination of multiple valves

. . Combination of multiple electromagnetic valves

. . Combination of electromagnetic valves and other types of valves

. . . Combination with main valves

. . . . Electromagnetic valves that serve as the pilot-valve actuator

. . . Combination with check valves

DB00
TYPES OF SOLENOID ELEMENTS (I.E., ELECTROMAGNETIC-ACTUATION COMPONENTS)

DB01

DB02

DB03

. Solenoids with characteristic types of coils

. . Tubular coils

. . Disk coils

DB11

DB12

DB13

DB14

DB15

DB16

DB17

DB18

DB19

. Solenoids with characteristic numbers of coils (i.e., windings)

. . Single coils

. . Multiple coils

. . . Solenoids with inversion coils for valve-actuation force

. . . Solenoids with coils for starting

. . . Solenoids with coils for temperature compensation

. . . Solenoids with coils for holding the valve in position

. . . Solenoids with coils for elimination of residual magnetism

. . . Solenoids with coils for changing control properties

DB21

DB22

DB23

DB24

DB26

DB28

. Shapes and structure of moveable units

. . Movable magnetic cores (i.e., moved by attraction)

. . . I-shaped plungers

. . . . Multiple plungers

. . . Disk-type armatures

. . Movable solenoids

DB31

DB32

DB33

DB34

DB36

DB37

DB38

DB39

. Movement types of the moveable units

. . Linear movement

. . Oscillating movement

. . Rotary movement

. Solenoids elements relating to fluids

. . Wet solenoids (i.e., oil immersion)

. . Dry solenoids

. . . Partitioning by diaphragms

DC00
TYPES OF VALVE PARTS

DC01

DC02

DC03

DC04

DC05

DC06

DC08

DC09

DC10

. Types of valve parts

. . Lift valves

. . . Butterfly valves

. . . Ball valves

. . . Flapper valves

. . . Needle valves

. . Sliding valves

. . . Spool valves

. . . Rotary valves

DC11

DC12

DC13

DC14

DC16

DC17

DC18

DC19

DC20

. . . Oscillating valves

. . . Valves that move forward and backward on a flat surface

. . Taps and cocks

. . Diaphragm valves

. Number of valve openings (i.e., ports)

. . Two-way openings

. . Three-way openings

. . Four-way openings

. . Five-way openings

DD00
TYPES OF MECHANISMS FOR TRANSMISSION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATION FORCE

DD01

DD02

DD03

DD04

DD05

DD06

DD07

DD08

DD09

DD10

. Directly connected and integrated mechanisms

. . Movable magnetic cores and valves that are integrated

. . Movable magnetic cores that hold valves as a unit

. . Movable magnetic cores and valves that are connected by wire materials

. Separated and direct-contact mechanisms

. Intervention of additional members and additional mechanisms

. . Intervention of spring engagement

. . . Movable magnetic cores that hold valves

. . Intervention of rods (i.e., pushing rods)

. . Intervention of balls (i.e., spherical bodies)

DD11

DD12

DD13

DD14

DD15

DD16

DD17

DD18

DD20

. . . Intervention of ball joints

. . Intervention of levers and link mechanisms

. . Intervention of toggle mechanisms

. . Intervention of cam mechanisms

. . Intervention of ratchet mechanisms

. . Intervention of gear mechanisms

. . Intervention of rack-and-pinion mechanisms

. . Intervention of direct-line and rotary bidirectional feed mechanisms

. Interconnected mechanisms (i.e., integrated actuation of multiple valves)

EE00
PURPOSE AND EFFECTS

EE01

EE02

EE03

EE04

EE05

EE06

EE07

EE08

EE09

EE10

. Improvements relating to valve actuation and valve operation

. . Option of operation by remote control

. . Option of group control

. . Improvement of responsiveness

. . . Responsiveness during starting

. . . Responsiveness during periods of low temperature

. . Improvement of proportional-control properties

. . . Temperature-compensation measures

. . Control under abnormal conditions

. . . Measures to protect against fluctuations in voltage and current

EE11

EE12

EE13

EE14

EE15

EE16

EE17

EE18

EE19

EE20

. . . Measures to protect against power failures

. . . Measures to protect against voltage surges

. . . Measures to protect against excessive current and excessive heat

. . Reduction of hysteresis

. . Elimination of residual magnetism

. . Improvement of magnetic circuits

. . Prevention and elimination of sticking

. . Prevention of air-lock

. . Cushioning

. . Prevention of noise and vibration

EE21

EE22

EE23

EE24

EE25

EE26

EE27

EE28

EE29

EE30

. . . Prevention of chattering

. . Conservation of electricity

. . . Reduction of actuation force and operating force

. . . . Reduction of sliding resistance

. . . Self-holding

. . . Locking

. . Prevention of faulty operation and abnormal actuation

. . Actuation monitoring and alarms

. Improvements relating to valve structures

. . Improvement of resistance to wear

EE31

EE32

EE33

EE34

EE35

EE36

EE37

EE38

EE39

EE40

. . Improvement of resistance to corrosion

. . Improvement of resistance to heat

. . Improvement of resistance to impacts

. . Size reduction, weight reduction, and simplification of structure

. . Simplification of manufacturing and assembly

. Improvements relating to the flow of fluids

. . Prevention of water-hammering

. . Measures to protect against fluid force (i.e., flow force)

. Sealing improvements

. . Improvement of sealing during valve closing

EE41

EE42

EE43

EE44

EE45

EE46

EE48

. . Prevention of leakage to the valve exterior and prevention of penetration of foreign matter into the valve interior

. Elimination of foreign matter

. Prevention of freezing

. Cooling

. Safety improvements

. . Improvements for preventing explosions

. Others

FA00
OPERATING MODES OF CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATION

FA01

FA02

FA03

FA04

FA05

FA07

FA08

FA10

. Circuits for adjustment of solenoid-actuation current and solenoid-actuation voltage

. . Switching

. . . Switching for pulse control

. . . . Pulse-width modulation (PWM)

. . . . Pulse-frequency modulation (PFM)

. Switching of the current-carrying direction of the solenoid

. Switching among multiple solenoid coils

. Others

FB00
ELEMENTS RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATION

FB01

FB02

FB03

FB04

FB05

FB06

FB07

FB08

FB09

FB10

. Signal detection and input units

. . Detection units

. . . Detection of human beings and objects

. . . . Detection by current and voltage signals

. . . . Detection by optical signals

. . . . Detection by sound-wave signals

. . . Detection of the volume of valve displacement

. . . . Detection by current and voltage signals

. . . . . Detection units with solenoids for detection

. . . . Detection by optical signals

FB11

FB12

FB14

FB15

FB16

FB17

FB18

FB19

FB20

. . . Detection of pressure

. . . Detection of flow volume

. Waveform-shaping, mathematical-function-generating, and pulse-generating units

. . Limiters, clips, slices, and clamps

. . Gain-adjustment units

. . Differential circuits and integrated circuits

. . Oscillation circuits and circuits for generation of periodic functions

. . Trigger circuits

. . . Flip-flop circuits

FB21

FB22

FB23

FB24

FB25

FB26

FB27

FB28

FB29

FB30

. . Timers and time-constant circuits

. . Relays

. . Delay circuits

. . Pulse-modulation circuits

. . Dither circuits

. Control-signal output units

. Feedback units

. Feedforward units

. Power-source units

. . Alternating-current (AC) power sources

FB31

FB32

FB33

FB34

FB35

FB36

FB37

FB38

FB39

FB40

. . . Alternating-current (AC) power sources with rectification devices

. . Direct-current (DC) power sources

. . . Batteries

. . Constant-voltage circuits

. Signal-transfer units

. . Transfer media

. . . Electric waves

. . . Optical signals (i.e., optic fibers)

. . Transfer methods

. . . Serial transfer

FB41

FB42

FB43

FB44

FB45

FB46

FB47

FB48

FB49

. Indication units

. . Light-emitting diodes

. Others

. . Surge-voltage-absorbing circuits

. . Memory circuits

. . Program circuits

. . Special switching means

. . . Magnetic switches

. . . Foot-operated switches

GA00
SOLENOID DETAILS

GA01

GA02

GA03

GA04

GA05

GA06

GA07

GA08

GA09

GA10

. Solenoid housings

. . Materials

. . . Magnetic materials (i.e., materials combined with yokes)

. . . Synthetic resins

. . . Filled synthetic resin materials

. Lead-wire mounting units

. . Interlocking mounting (i.e., cassettes)

. Solenoid coils

. . Specially shaped solenoid coils

. Solenoid-coil receivers (i.e., bobbins)

GA11

GA13

GA14

GA15

GA16

GA17

GA18

GA19

GA20

. Yokes

. Fixed magnetic cores

. . Mounting means

. Moveable magnetic cores (i.e., moved by magnetic attraction)

. . Materials*

. . Cores consisting of multiple members

. . Cores with coating layers and housing bodies

. . Cores with internal flow paths

. . Cores with outer grooves

GA21

GA22

GA23

GA24

GA25

GA26

GA27

GA28

GA30

. . Cores with external projections or projecting lines

. . Bearing means (e.g., guide rollers)

. . Spring actuation and support means

. . . Plate springs and Belleville springs (i.e., disc springs)

. Guide tubes

. . Materials

. . Guide tubes consisting of multiple members

. Solenoid supports (e.g., retaining elements or carriers)

. Others

GB00
DETAILS OF VALVE UNITS

GB01

GB02

GB03

GB04

GB05

GB06

GB07

GB08

GB09

GB10

. Valve housings

. . Option of selecting from multiple valve openings (i.e., ports)

. . Integrated formation of bobbins and guide tubes

. . Manifold locks

. . Materials

. Valve shapes and structure

. . Magnetic fluid valves

. . Multiple valve bodies

. . . Extension valves

. . Sealing members installed on valves

GB11

GB12

GB13

GB15

GB16

GB17

GB18

GB19

GB20

. . Materials

. Valves capable of movement relative to the valve stem

. . Valves capable of oscillation

. Valve-seat shapes and structure

. . Movable valve seatsmage

. . Sealing members installed on valve seats

. . Materials

. Bypass channels

. . channels formed on valve bodies

GB21

GB23

. . Bypass channels formed on valve seats

. Others

GC00
VALVE DETAILS NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED

GC01

GC02

GC03

GC04

GC05

GC07

GC08

GC09

GC10

. Locking means

. Stopper means

. Means for return of the valve to the neutral position

. Prevention and elimination of sticking

. Air-drawing means

. Cushioning means

. . Use of cushioning materials

. . . Rubber

. . . Springs

GC11

GC12

GC13

GC14

GC15

GC16

GC17

GC18

GC19

GC20

. . Use of a fluid cushion

. . . Special cylinders for cushioning

. Balance mechanisms

. . Balancing of fluid pressure acting on the moving parts

. . Adjustment means for spring-actuation force

. Manual adjustment means

. . Manual resetting means

. Means for prevention of freezing

. Cooling means

. Strainers

GC21

GC23

GC24

GC25

GC26

GC27

GC29

. Means for measuring flow volume

. Connection of solenoids and valve bodies

. . Selectable connection position

. . Connection means

. Connection of multiple electromagnetic valves

. Mounting of electromagnetic valves

. Others

GD00
LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLING SEALING MEMBERS

GD01

GD02

GD03

GD04

GD06

. Pipe-connection units

. Areas between housings

. Valve shafts

. Solenoids

. Others

HH00
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

HH01

HH02

HH03

HH04

HH05

HH06

HH07

HH08

HH10

. Special flow-volume adjustment

. . Adjustment of flow volume in small increments

. . Adjustment of flow volume in stages

. . Adjustment of flow volume in segments

. . Changeable flow-volume characteristics

. Special pressure adjustment

. . Adjustment of pressure in stages

. . Governor functions

. Others

JJ00
MANUFACTURING METHODS

JJ01

JJ02

JJ03

JJ04

JJ05

JJ06

JJ07

JJ08

JJ09

. Objects to be manufactured

. . Solenoids

. . Valves

. . Overall valve structure

. Methods

. . Pressing processes

. . Casting

. . Welding

. . Cutting

KK00
USES

KK01

KK02

KK03

KK04

KK05

KK06

KK07

KK08

KK09

KK10

. Equipment and devices

. . Hydraulic-pressure devices and pneumatic-pressure devices

. . . Hydraulic-pressure devices

. . . Pneumatic-pressure devices

. . Water-system devices

. . . Water-supply systems

. . . . Water-supply stopper or tap devices

. . . Water-drainage systems

. . . Water-cleaning systems

. . . Sprinklers

KK11

KK12

KK13

KK14

KK15

KK16

KK17

KK18

KK19

KK20

. . Warm-water devices

. . Gas devices

. . . Gas-combustion control

. . . Safety control of heat-responsive gases

. . . Control of gas-pipe cut-off

. . Oil-burning devices

. . Automobiles

. . . Fuel-injection control

. . . Control of proportions for exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR)

. . . Carburetors

KK21

KK22

KK23

KK24

KK25

KK26

KK27

. . . Throttle control

. . . Brake control

. . Refrigeration devices (i.e., heat pumps)

. . Vacuum devices

. . Machine tools

. . Opening-and-closing devices

. . Ducts

KK31

KK32

KK33

KK34

KK35

KK36

. Control fluids

. . Steam

. . High-temperature fluids

. . Low-temperature fluids

. . Molten metals

. . Powders

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