公开(公告)号：US08961797B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13804920

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: B01D41/02 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F5/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F5/00 ,  C02F2201/005 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  F16K3/08 ,  F16K11/074 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/86831

Abstract: A valve assembly for a twin tank-type water treatment system includes and a tank selector valve assembly that includes first and second rotary selector valves driven in concert with another by a reversible electric motor. The motor drives the first and second selector valves between (a) a first position in which an untreated water inlet and a treated water outlet of the valve assembly are coupled to a first resin tank, and a second resin tank is connected to a regeneration valve, and (b) a second position which the untreated water inlet and the treated water outlet of the valve assembly are coupled to the second resin tank, and the first resin tank is connected to a regeneration valve. The rotary valves may be disks that rotate relatively rapidly on a common shaft driven by the electric motor through an arc of 180° or less.

Abstract translation: 一种用于双罐式水处理系统的阀组件包括：一个罐选择阀组件，包括通过可逆电动机与另一个驱动的第一和第二旋转选择阀。 电动机驱动第一和第二选择阀，在（a）未处理的进水口和阀组件的处理水出口与第一树脂箱相连接的第一位置和第二树脂箱连接到再生阀 ，和（b）第二位置，其中未处理的进水口和阀组件的处理水出口连接到第二树脂箱，并且第一树脂箱连接到再生阀。 旋转阀可以是在由电动机驱动的公共轴上通过180°或更小的弧度相对快速地旋转的盘。

公开(公告)号：US20140263069A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13837314

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: CLACK CORPORATION

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/42

CPC classification number: C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F2001/425 ,  C02F2303/16

Abstract: A fluid treatment device includes a tank containing a fluid treatment media and a fluid. A distributor plate is received in the tank and separates the bed from a lower end of the tank. The lower end of the tank is filled with an inert media. The inert media may be granular and in the form of gravel or polypropylene or polyethylene beads. The inert media is configured to force a rising fluid delivered to the lower end of the tank upwardly to the distributor plate at an increased velocity to thereby improve the rinsing performance of the rinsing fluid.

Abstract translation: 流体处理装置包括容纳流体处理介质和流体的罐。 分配器板容纳在罐中，并将床与罐的下端分离。 罐的下端填充有惰性介质。 惰性介质可以是颗粒状的，并且是砾石或聚丙烯或聚乙烯珠的形式。 惰性介质被配置成以增加的速度迫使输送到罐的下端的上升流体向上分配到分配器板，从而提高冲洗流体的漂洗性能。

公开(公告)号：US11059727B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US15825348

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/74 ,  C02F7/00 ,  C02F101/20 ,  C02F101/10

Abstract: A fluid treatment tank for an aeration filter has an air blocker separating a chamber in fluid communication with a control valve of the filter from a pocket of air above the liquid in the tank and the control valve. The air blocker contains a volume of liquid that acts as a trap that prevents or at least inhibits air in the pocket from backing up into the chamber. Contact between the control valve and air is dramatically reduced. The air blocker may comprise a baffle that directs any air flowing through the air blocker downwardly and then back upwardly before the air can escape the air blocker.

公开(公告)号：US10106434B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15134863

申请日：2016-04-21

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/42 ,  B01D15/22 ,  B01D24/12 ,  B01J47/022

Abstract: A distributor plate for a fluid tank such as a water softener pressure vessel separates the resin bed from a lower end of the resin tank. The distributor plate includes an outer ring that is affixed to the wall of the tank and that is formed of a first thermoplastic material having a relatively low dimensional predictability, and an inner disk that is supported on the outer ring and that is formed from a second thermoplastic material having a relatively high dimensional predictability when compared to that of the first thermoplastic material, the inner disk being fluid permeable but fluid treatment media impermeable. The outer ring and inner disk may be made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) and unfilled or 30% glass-filled Noryl®, respectively. Also disclosed is a method of assembling a pressure vessel.

公开(公告)号：US09051196B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13836900

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/42 ,  B01J49/00 ,  C02F1/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/42 ,  B01J49/05 ,  B01J49/06 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F2001/425

Abstract: A fluid treatment device includes a tank containing a fluid treatment medium and a fluid. A distributor plate is received in the tank and separates the bed from a lower end portion of the tank. A baffle is positioned beneath the distributor plate and is configured to direct fluid exiting a riser tube of the fluid treatment device toward the peripheral of the tank to thereby provide a more evenly-distributed flow through the radius of the distributor plate and through the fluid treatment medium. The baffle may have a downwardly facing concave surface that traps air bubbles generated during a brine draw operation.

Abstract translation: 流体处理装置包括容纳流体处理介质和流体的罐。 分配器板容纳在罐中并将床与罐的下端部分隔开。 挡板位于分配器板下方，并且构造成将离开流体处理装置的提升管的流体引导到罐的周边，从而提供更均匀分布的流动通过分布板的半径并且通过流体处理 中。 挡板可以具有向下的凹面，其捕获在盐水抽吸操作期间产生的气泡。

公开(公告)号：US12297129B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US17564642

申请日：2021-12-29

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/42

Abstract: A water treatment system has a water treatment tank that stores a resin bed, a conductivity monitor, a valve assembly, a flow meter, and a controller. The control valve assembly is switchable to selectively permit untreated water flow into the tank, treated water flow out of the tank, and regenerant flow into and out of the tank. In one configuration, the conductivity monitor includes at least an uppermost probe located within 6″ of the nominal mid-point of the resin bed and a second probe located half-way between the first probe and the bottom of the resin bed. Signals from these probes are used in combination with flow data as measured by the flow meter to provide precise information regarding volumetric capacity as depletion is registered at each probe. Also disclosed are an improved technique for sampling data from the conductivity monitor, and a wireless conductivity monitor.

公开(公告)号：US20190161363A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US15825348

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/74 ,  C02F7/00

Abstract: A fluid treatment tank for an aeration filter has an air blocker separating a chamber in fluid communication with a control valve of the filter from a pocket of air above the liquid in the tank and the control valve. The air blocker contains a volume of liquid that acts as a trap that prevents or at least inhibits air in the pocket from backing up into the chamber. Contact between the control valve and air is dramatically reduced. The air blocker may comprise a baffle that directs any air flowing through the air blocker downwardly and then back upwardly before the air can escape the air blocker.

公开(公告)号：US09079783B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13836448

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/42

CPC classification number: C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F5/00 ,  C02F2001/425 ,  C02F2303/16

Abstract: A distributor plate for a resin tank of a fluid treatment device such as a water softener includes a central hub, an outer ring, a plurality of ribs extending between the hub and the ring and dividing the distributor plate into discrete segments, and a slotted plate connected therebetween. The distributor plate separates the resin bed from a lower end of the resin tank. The distributor plate further comprises at least one valve plate coupled to an underside of the distributor plate over at least one segment thereof. The valve plate is constructed from a material configured to float in the fluid being treated and is movable between a raised position during upflow and a lowered position during downflow. In this manner, the valve plate acts like a check valve to regulate the manner in which fluid flows through the distributor plate during upflow and downflow, improving resin scrubbing during upflow.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如软水器的流体处理装置的树脂罐的分配板包括中心毂，外圈，在轮毂和环之间延伸并将分配器板分成离散段的多个肋，以及开槽板 连接在它们之间。 分配器板将树脂床与树脂箱的下端分开。 分配器板还包括至少一个阀板，其在分配器板的至少一个部分上连接到分配板的下侧。 阀板由构造成浮动在待处理流体中的材料构成，并且可以在上流期间的升高位置和下降期间的降低位置之间移动。 以这种方式，阀板的作用类似于止回阀，以调节流体在上流和下流期间流过分配器板的方式，从而改善上升期间的树脂洗涤。

公开(公告)号：US20140261697A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13804920

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: CLACK CORPORATION

Inventor： Don Vaughan

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F5/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/006 ,  C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F5/00 ,  C02F2201/005 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  F16K3/08 ,  F16K11/074 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/86831

Abstract: A valve assembly for a twin tank-type water treatment system includes and a tank selector valve assembly that includes first and second rotary selector valves driven in concert with another by a reversible electric motor. The motor drives the first and second selector valves between (a) a first position in which an untreated water inlet and a treated water outlet of the valve assembly are coupled to a first resin tank, and a second resin tank is connected to a regeneration valve, and (b) a second position which the untreated water inlet and the treated water outlet of the valve assembly are coupled to the second resin tank, and the first resin tank is connected to a regeneration valve. The rotary valves may be disks that rotate relatively rapidly on a common shaft driven by the electric motor through an arc of 180° or less.

Abstract translation: 一种用于双罐式水处理系统的阀组件包括：一个罐选择阀组件，包括通过可逆电动机与另一个驱动的第一和第二旋转选择阀。 电动机驱动第一和第二选择阀，在（a）未处理的进水口和阀组件的处理水出口与第一树脂箱相连接的第一位置和第二树脂箱连接到再生阀 ，和（b）第二位置，其中未处理的进水口和阀组件的处理水出口连接到第二树脂箱，并且第一树脂箱连接到再生阀。 旋转阀可以是在由电动机驱动的公共轴上通过180°或更小的弧度相对快速地旋转的盘。

公开(公告)号：US20240367263A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18773816

申请日：2024-07-16

Applicant: Clack Corporation

Inventor： Don Vaughan ,  Michael Paquette

IPC: B23K26/28 ,  C02F5/00

Abstract: A distributor plate for a fluid treatment tank such as a water softener pressure vessel separates the resin bed from a lower end of the resin tank. The outer peripheral surface of the distributor plate is laser-welded to an inner peripheral surface of the tank. The outer peripheral surface of the distributor plate may have a biasing mechanism that biases the outer peripheral surface of the distributor plate against the inner peripheral surface of the tank. The biasing mechanism may include a plurality of peripherally-spaced resilient fingers extending axially and radially away from a circular base of an outer ring of the distributor plate into engagement with the inner peripheral surface of the tank liner, each of the fingers having a base connected to the base of the ring and having a free end. Also disclosed is a method of making a fluid treatment tank.