Rotary actuator and valve

摘要

Various systems, methods and apparatuses for a rotary valve are disclosed. A rotary valve apparatus may have a case, a fluid conducting apparatus inside the case, and an electromagnetic actuator. The electromagnetic actuator may align the fluid conducting apparatus with various ports in the case. In this manner, fluid may be conducted through the ports. The electromagnetic actuator may rotate the fluid conducting apparatus to align with different ports in the case. Thus, the apparatus may operate as a valve, connecting and disconnecting various ports in response to the electromagnetic actuator.

主权项

1. A rotary valve, comprising:
a case comprising a first locking surface; an electromechanical actuator; a fluid conducting apparatus disposed within the case and movable in response to the electromechanical actuator; and a plurality of fluid ports disposed about a circumference of the case, wherein the electromechanical actuator comprises:
a magnetic rotor disposed within the case and in mechanical communication with the fluid conducting apparatus; anda reluctance actuator wherein the reluctance actuator electromagnetically interacts with the magnetic rotor, whereby the magnetic rotor is rotatable within the case in response to the reluctance actuator; and wherein the fluid conducting apparatus comprises:
a second locking surface corresponding to the first locking surface; anda first transfer passage configured to connect two of the ports comprising the plurality of ports.