06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170037890 | MODULAR, FACETED, BLOCK-AND-SHELL NODE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING ELONGATE FRAME ELEMENTS - A modular, faceted-component node system for uniting adjacent ends of elongate frame elements at selectively different types of frame-element-junction nodes in a frame structure including (a) a first type faceted node component adapted for attachments to it of ends of plural, elongate frame elements, operable as a singularity to form in a frame structure a first-type frame-element-junction node, and a second type faceted node component for joining, and cooperating with, different pluralities of the first-type node component to form, selectively with such component pluralities, in a frame structure a plurality of different, second-type frame-element-junction nodes—the first and second type node components including, respectively, concave and convex, angularly faceted surface regions that are complementary to one another, and that accommodate facet-to-facet, matching-facet-coextensive, selective joinder of the two component types. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037891 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLY/JOINING OF PARTS OF MODULAR FURNITURE AND FURNISHING ACCESSORIES - An assembly/joining device ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037892 | ANTI-SPLITTING DEVICE - An anti-splitting device including a base portion, a plurality of protrusions and first, second, third and fourth extensions. The base portion has a first surface and a second surface oppositely disposed relative to the first surface, a first edge and a second edge oppositely disposed relative to the first edge, and a third edge and a fourth edge oppositely disposed relative to the third edge. The plurality of protrusions are positioned about and extending from the first surface. The first extension is positioned at an intersection of the first and third edges, the second extension is positioned at an intersection of the third and second edges, the third extension is positioned at an intersection of the second and fourth edges and the fourth extension is positioned at an intersection of the fourth and first edges. Each of the first, second, third and fourth extensions extend from the second surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037893 | Fastener for Installation Tool for Roof Truss Framing and Construction System - An installation tool fastener is particularly adapted for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections and is particularly adapted for use with an installation tool. The installation tool fastener has a head with a maximum head diameter and a recess for coupling with a drive coupler. The shank of the head has an unthreaded portion and a uniform thread which has a major diameter approximately equal to the maximum diameter of the head. The head preferably has a slight taper. The thread preferably has a 7.5 thread per inch pitch and a thread angle from approximately 25° to 45°. In one embodiment for a 6 inch fastener, the thread length is approximately 5 inches and extends along the tapered distal tip. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037894 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a cable control body, an operating member, a supporting structure, and an adjusting structure. The cable control body is configured to be pivotably mounted to the base member about a pivot axis to control a control cable. The operating member is configured to be movably mounted to the base member from a rest position to an operated position to move the cable control body. The supporting structure is configured to pivotably support the cable control body relative to the base member. The supporting structure is provided to the base member so as to at least partly intersect with the pivot axis. The adjusting structure is configured to adjustably position the supporting structure relative to the base member such that the rest position of the operating member is adjusted relative to the base member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037895 | TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft is made of a first metal material. The first shaft has a hollow structure. The second shaft is made of a second metal material different from the first metal material. The second shaft is fitted into the hollow structure of the first shaft at an axial overlap section. The first shaft and the second shaft are coaxially connected at the axial overlap section with friction stir welding. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037896 | NON-SPLIT BEARING DESIGN FOR A TUBULAR BAT SHAPE WITH LONGITUDINAL KEY, FOR USE WITH THE PICK-UP REEL OF A HARVESTER - A non-split bearing design for use with a harvester pick-up reel. In one specific embodiment, the outer member directly engages the inner member. In another embodiment, the bearing is provided as being an interchangeable roller bearing, and in that case there is preferably an intermediate member which is disposed between the outer member and the inner member. Regardless, providing that the bearing is non-split provides that the design is simplified, as well as provides that the inner bore, i.e., the bore which engages the bat tube, can be more easily controlled, thereby reducing or even eliminating service requirements. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037897 | SHAFT AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES WITH REDUCED MOMENTS - An assembly is described for reducing the moment from a deflected shaft. A shaft includes a shaft body and an outer shaft surface. A bearing includes an inner race engaging the shaft, the inner race including an inner race surface and a race body with axial edges. When the shaft body or a portion of the bearing is deflected from a nominal axis of relative rotation, the shaft body applies a force to the bearing at an axially outermost location that is axially inward from at least one of the axial edges of the race body. Accordingly, an effective line of action of the force is applied at a location that is axially removed from the at least one of the axial edges of the race body towards a central plane of the bearing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037898 | LINEAR SLIDE RAIL AND GUIDE WHEEL SEAT ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A linear slide rail includes a rail structure and a slider structure. The rail structure has an elongated strip shape and defines a longitudinal axis direction, wherein the rail structure has two guide grooves respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the rail structure. The slider structure has a cooperating groove which is slidably sleeved on the rail structure. The slider structure includes a carrier assembly and two guide wheel seat assemblies. The two guide wheel seat assemblies are respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the carrier assembly, and the two guide wheel seat assemblies are respectively disposed corresponding to the two guide grooves at the two opposite sides of the rail structure. Each of the guide wheel seat assemblies includes a seat unit, a plurality of guide wheel units, a plurality of shaft units, a first lever unit, and a first adjusting unit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037899 | SLIDING MEMBER AND SLIDING BEARING - A sliding member includes a base layer that includes soft particles made of a soft material deposited in a matrix and a soft layer made of a soft material. The soft material is softer than the matrix, the soft layer is formed on a surface of the base layer, and an average epitaxial index of the soft particles at the boundary portion of the sliding member is equal to or greater than 70% and less than or equal to 100%. The epitaxial index of a soft particle at the boundary portion is a ratio of: a portion of a length between a first endpoint and a second endpoint of a soft particle where an edge of the boundary portion is not visible within an area less than 1 μm from the length between the first endpoint and the second endpoint, to the length between the first endpoint and the second endpoint. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037900 | LEAD-FREE CUFE2P SLIDE BEARING MATERIAL HAVING A CHIP BREAKER - This invention relates to a sliding bearing material with a matrix material which consists of 2.1-2.6 wt. % iron, 0.05-0.2 wt % zinc, 0.015-0.15 wt. % phosphorus, ≦0.03 wt. % lead, ≦0.2 wt. % impurities that result from the metallurgical melting process, and the rest being copper, with optionally at least one hard material and optionally at least one solid lubricant, and which has at least one additive selected from the group of tellurium, sulphur, chromium and zirconium. The invention also relates to a sliding bearing composite material with a backing layer, a bearing metal layer and a sliding layer applied to said bearing metal layer, the bearing metal layer consisting of such a sliding bearing material, as well as to a sliding element or sliding bearing that consists of such a sliding bearing composite material. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037901 | LEAD-FREE CUNI2SI SLIDING BEARING MATERIAL WITH THE ADDITION OF A METAL HAVING A CHIP-BREAKING EFFECT - The invention relates to a sliding bearing material with a matrix material which consists of 0.5-5 wt. % nickel, 0.25-2.5 wt. % silicon, <0.1 wt. % lead, impurities that result from the metallurgical smelting process, and the rest being copper, with optionally at least one hard material and optionally at least one solid lubricant, and which has at least one tellurium additive. The invention also relates to a sliding bearing composite material which has a carrier layer, a bearing metal layer and a sliding layer applied to said bearing metal layer, the bearing metal layer consisting of such a sliding bearing material, as well as to a sliding element or sliding bearing that consists of such a sliding bearing composite material. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037902 | ROLLING BEARING AND A TRAVEL UNIT INCLUDING ROLLING BEARINGS - A rolling bearing includes rolling elements incorporated between an outer race and an inner race, a resin seal ring covering the opening of at least one end of the bearing space, and a filter covering an oil hole formed in the seal ring for capturing foreign matter contained in lubricating oil. The filter and the resin seal ring are integrated by insert molding. The filter and the seal ring are made of the same material. An annular lip portion, which is separate from the seal ring, is in contact with the outer race. An engaged portion provided on the radially inner side of the seal ring is engaged in a recess formed in the inner race such that, during thermal expansion of the seal ring, the engaged portion is engaged such that the seal ring is movable in the radial direction relative to the inner race. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037903 | METHOD OF PURGING LUBRICANT WITHIN A BEARING AND SYSTEM USING THE METHOD - A method of operating a lubrication system for lubricating a bearing in a housing includes the following steps: dispensing a quantity of lubricant within the bearing housing; monitoring a containment period of time during which the lubricant quantity is contained within the housing; determining when the containment time period exceeds a predetermined value of time; and dispensing another quantity of lubricant within the bearing housing when the containment time period exceeds the predetermined time value such that the other quantity of lubricant displaces the quantity of lubricant from the bearing housing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037904 | RADIAL NEEDLE BEARING WITH FLANGE CUTOUTS - The disclosure describes an outer raceway for a rolling element bearing that contains lubrication cutouts in at least one of the side walls. These lubrication cutouts provide for an increased amount of oil or lubrication to access the critical rolling element interfaces. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037905 | BEARING WITH MAGNETIC FLUID SEAL - Provided is a bearing with a magnetic fluid seal reliably maintaining sealing of a rolling element section in the bearing and having a structure ensuring high productivity. In a bearing with a magnetic fluid seal according to the present invention, a plurality of rolling elements | 2017-02-09 |
20170037906 | SEALING SLEEVE WITH COMBINED AXIAL BEARING AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OR CLUTCH WITH SUCH A SEALING SLEEVE - A sealing sleeve for a transmission or a clutch of a motor vehicle for use between two torque transmitting devices, which rotate relative to each other, wherein a shell surface of the sealing sleeve is designed for making contact in a sliding and sealing manner with one or more sealing means; and a flange section, which projects radially from the shell surface, is designed for interpositioning between the two torque transmitting devices, wherein the flange section is formed as a running surface for an axial bearing. An automatic transmission or a clutch with a first torque transmitting device and a second torque transmitting device, between which an inventive sealing sleeve is inserted. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037907 | ROTATION MECHANISM, MACHINE TOOL, AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE - A rotation mechanism includes: a housing; a shaft inserted through a hole provided at the housing; bearings installed at the housing and rotatably supporting the shaft; a rotary member provided at one end portion of the shaft, adapted to be rotated together with the shaft, and having a portion that projects to a radially outer side of the hole and faces the housing with a gap having a predetermined size; and a gas passage adapted to connect the gap to outside of the housing and allow gas contained in a portion of the gap to pass to the outside of the housing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037908 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A CLUTCH TO A TURBINE TRAIN - A coupling device for connecting a clutch to a turbine train, a turbine train having a clutch, and a method for connecting a clutch to a generator and to a turbine. The coupling device for connecting the clutch has a first coupling flange and a second coupling flange, wherein the first coupling flange and the second coupling flange each have at least one bore for accommodating a coupling bolt. The first coupling flange and the second coupling flange are centered in relation to each other by means of at least one coupling bolt, which is inserted into the bores in the first and in the second coupling flange. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037909 | CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A constant velocity joint of a vehicle includes an outer race, an inner race, a plurality of balls, and a cage. The cage holds the balls against a plurality of first ball grooves and a plurality of second ball grooves. An offset amount in a case where a joint angle is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value is larger than an offset amount in a case where the joint angle exceeds the predetermined value. The joint angle is an angle formed by an axis of the outer race and an axis of the inner race when intersecting with each other. The offset amount is a distance between a center point of a pitch circle radius as a distance between a center of each of the balls and a center of curvature of a corresponding one of the first and second ball grooves, and a joint center point. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037910 | TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT HIGH LIFT DEVICES - Example torque tube assemblies for use with aircraft high lift devices are described herein. An example apparatus includes a spline coupling having a first yoke, a sliding splined shaft having a second yoke and a torque tube having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first fitting with a third yoke is coupled to the first end of the torque tube, and a second fitting with a fourth yoke is coupled to the second end of the torque tube. The third yoke is coupled to the first yoke to form a first U-joint, and the fourth yoke is coupled to the second yoke to form a second U-joint. The spline coupling is to be coupled to a first high lift device drive shaft and the sliding splined shaft is to be coupled to a second high lift device drive shaft. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037911 | FLEXIBLE COUPLING MEANS, A MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A coupling means having a first member provided with a first diaphragm and a second member provided with a second diaphragm. The coupling means include an additional device having a plurality of protrusions circumferentially distributed on a first cylinder of the first member and a plurality of abutments distributed circumferentially on a second cylinder of the second member, each protrusion presenting at least one sliding face facing a first bearing face of an abutment, each protrusion presenting a blocking face facing a face of the second member referred to as a “second bearing” face. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037912 | COUPLING, DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - According to an embodiment of the invention, a drive coupling for connecting to a drive is provided. The drive coupling is adapted to removably couple a load to a power source. The drive coupling includes a body and a plurality of components. The components are operably interconnected with each other. The components have a first arrangement in which the components transmit torque from the power source to the load and a second arrangement in which the components transmit no significant torque from the power source to the load. A first of the plurality of components is adapted to translate along its center of rotation relative to a second of the plurality of components from a first position in which the components define the first arrangement to a second position in which the components define the second arrangement. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037913 | SPLIT TYPE CAGE, ONE-WAY CLUTCH AND JOINT FOR POWER-GENERATION DEVICE - A split type cage includes: a pair of annular portions including recess portions formed on an inner periphery side at intervals in a circumferential direction; and a pillar portion which includes pillar end portions on both end sides in an axial direction and fitted in the recess portions, and on which a reaction toward an other side in the circumferential direction acts. The recess portion includes a wedge-shaped surface forming a wedge-shaped space, which becomes narrower in a radial direction toward the other side in the circumferential direction, between the wedge-shaped surface and an outer peripheral surface of an inner ring. The pillar end portion has a wedge shape in which a radial dimension decreases toward the other side in the circumferential direction, and includes a radial outside surface contacting the wedge-shaped surface and a radial inside surface contacting the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037914 | SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A selectable one-way clutch includes: a pocket plate; a notch plate; an annular selector plate; an arm; and an actuator. An operating shaft is configured to move the arm along a circumferential direction of the selector plate so as to move the arm to an engagement position and to a non-engagement position. The operating shaft includes a slope portion inclined relative to a direction of a tangential line to the outer circumference of the selector plate. The slope portion is configured to move the selector plate to a position farther apart from the notch plate in a case where the arm is located at the non-engagement position than a position from the notch plate in a case where the arm is located at the engagement position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037915 | Frictionless Electromagnetic Braking System - A frictionless electromagnetic braking system utilizes linear alternators which are controlled by a power electronics converter interface to capture the car's kinetic energy and generate braking force on the wheel. The alternators are engaged by means of driver or operator input. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037916 | DISC BRAKE PAD, SPRING FOR DISC BRAKE CALIPER AND DISK BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a brake pad ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037917 | VEHICLE BRAKE ROTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of making a vehicle brake rotor is provided, including manufacturing a friction ring with an opening, an annular flange projecting axially relative to a face of the friction ring, and a plurality of spaced lugs projecting radially from the flange. A hub is manufactured with a plurality of recesses integrally upon the friction ring. Next, the hub is manufactured or machined so that outermost ends of the lugs are visible from an exterior of the hub. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037918 | CALIPER BRAKE HAVING SPRING APPLIED, HYDRAULICALLY RELEASED ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE INTENSIFYING ASSEMBLY - A caliper brake ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037919 | BRAKE DEVICE - Provided is a brake device that is able to achieve an improvement in versatility of the device, and which is able to reduce an uncomfortable feeling and annoyance caused by an operating noise of a parking brake. This brake device includes: left and right parking brake mechanisms configured to independently apply braking forces to left and right wheels of a vehicle, respectively, and hold the vehicle stationary; and a control device configured to control these parking brake mechanisms. The control device includes a parking brake actuation determiner configured to adjust respective timings at which the left and right parking brake mechanisms are actuated so as to reduce an uncomfortable feeling caused to an occupant of the vehicle. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037920 | PISTON-CYLINDER DEVICE - The gas spring includes a cylindrical cylinder body that stores gas, a piston body that partitions the inside of the cylinder body into a rod-side gas chamber and a piston-side gas chamber as having a flow path capable of allowing gas flow between the rod-side gas chamber and the piston-side gas chamber, a rod body that is connected to the piston body as having a hollow portion, a push rod that moves in the axial direction of the rod body with operation of an operator as being inserted to the hollow portion of the rod body, and a valve that the flow path with movement in the axial direction in the piston body as being arranged separately from the push rod and movable with the push rod. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037921 | CYLINDER DEVICE - An object is to provide a cylinder device which can be used over a long period of time. The cylinder device includes a damper, a pump, a motor and an external tank. The damper has a cylinder, a first bracket, a piston, a piston rod and a second bracket. The piston is slidably inserted into an interior of the cylinder. The piston rod is inserted into the cylinder and connects the piston to an end located in the cylinder. The pump is disposed at one of right and left sides with respect to a central axis of the cylinder. The motor is disposed at the one side which is the same side as the pump with respect to the central axis of the cylinder. The external tank is disposed at the other side with respect to the central axis of the cylinder. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037922 | DAMPER - A damper includes a cylinder, an annular rod guide, a rod, an annular oil seal, and an annular seal holder. The cylinder internally forms an action chamber. The rod guide is secured to one side opening of the cylinder. The rod is inserted through an inner peripheral side of the rod guide so as to be axially movable. The oil seal is installed to the action chamber side of the rod guide to be slidably in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the rod. The seal holder supports the oil seal from the action chamber side. The rod guide includes a holding portion to hold the seal holder. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037923 | HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COMPRESSION FILTERING - The invention relates to a shock absorber ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037924 | VIBRATION-DAMPING DEVICE - A vibration-damping device ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037925 | PALLET DESIGN FOR VIBRATION MITIGATION - A system for mitigating vibration of a mass may include an elastic membrane enclosing at least one interior space and having an outer surface, where at least a bottom portion of the outer surface is coupled to a transportable supportive surface, and at least a top portion of the outer surface supports a load. The system may further include at least one port coupling the outer surface to the at least one interior space, where the port provides a source of fluid ingress into the interior space and fluid egress out of the interior space. The system may additionally include granular material distributed within the at least one interior space, where a packing density of the granular material is adjustable between a first jammed state having a first packing density of granular materials and a second jammed state having a second packing density of granular materials to accommodate different loads. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037926 | VIBRATION-ISOLATING AND IMPACT-ABSORBING CASE COMPRISING VIBRATION-DAMPING FOOTING - According to certain embodiments, a vibration-isolating case comprises a resilient, plastic-composite walled case and vibration-damping footing located at the bottom side of the case. Each vibration-damping footing comprises a mounting plate, cushions, and a damping system. The mounting plate has a flat surface and side surfaces extending from the flat surface to form a channel-shaped structure. The flat surface is positioned proximate a bottom outer surface of the case and couples to at least one brace within the case. The cushions are positioned within the channel-shaped structure such that the side surfaces of the mounting plate protect at least a top portion of each cushion. The damping system is positioned between the cushions and comprises a tray containing a quantity of inelastic particulate. A mechanical path exists between the vibration-damping footing and a platform mounted within the case. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037927 | VIBRATION ISOLATING DEVICE FOR AN ELASTIC COUPLING OF TWO COMPONENTS - A vibration isolating device that is adapted for an elastic coupling of a first component to a second component and for vibration isolation in predetermined frequency ranges between the first and second components, the vibration isolating device comprising at least a first and a second elastically deformable plate that are attached to each other in at least two separate connecting points, the first elastically deformable plate comprising a first curvature and the second elastically deformable plate comprising a second curvature, wherein the first and second curvatures are respectively located in a region between the at least two separate connecting points and arranged such that a gap is defined between the first and second elastically deformable plates. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037928 | ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING FRAGILE OBJECTS - According to some embodiments, a vibration-isolating system comprises a case, one or more environmental buffers, a platform suspended within the case by a plurality of wire rope isolators, a crumple zone beneath the platform and configured with one or more shock-absorbing structures, and a container assembly configured on the platform. The container assembly is operable to protect a payload comprising a flexible panel. The container assembly comprises a back panel positioned behind the flexible panel and offset by a first substantially airtight compartment, a front panel positioned in front of the flexible panel and offset by a second substantially airtight compartment, and a stiffener panel positioned in front of the front panel and offset by a third substantially airtight compartment. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037929 | CENTRIFUGAL PENDULUM-TYPE VIBRATION ABSORBING DEVICE AND ORDER SETTING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A centrifugal pendulum-type vibration absorbing device includes a support member that is coupled to a driven member that is a rotary element that rotates by means of power from an engine and a mass body that is coupled to the support member so as to oscillate about a pendulum fulcrum PF and is designed so as to have an effective order q | 2017-02-09 |
20170037930 | DEVICE FOR DAMPING TORSIONAL OSCILLATIONS - A device for damping torsional oscillations has a support rotatable around an axis, a plurality of pendulum assemblies, a plurality of rolling members with each rolling member interacting with a first and second raceways, and a plurality of interposition members. The support comprises a plurality of windows which two rolling members are received, one of those rolling members interacting with a second raceway integral with one of the pendulum assemblies, and the other of those rolling members interacting with a second raceway integral with another of those pendulum assemblies. Each interposition member is arranged in a window of the support, and each interposition member being movable with respect to each of the two pendulum assemblies. Each interposition member capable of coming into contact with the periphery of the window in which it is received, with one of the two pendulum assemblies, and with the other of the two pendulum assemblies. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037931 | CENTRIFUGAL PENDULUM - A centrifugal pendulum which is mounted rotatably around an axis of rotation, having a pendulum flange, a first pendulum mass and a second pendulum mass, wherein the first pendulum mass is spaced apart from the second pendulum mass in the circumferential direction, wherein the pendulum flange includes a first pendulum flange part and a second pendulum flange part, wherein the first pendulum mass is positioned bordering axially on the first pendulum flange part and is coupled with the first pendulum flange part so that it is movable to a limited extent, wherein the second pendulum mass is positioned bordering axially on the second pendulum flange part and is coupled with the second pendulum flange part so that it is movable to a limited extent. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037932 | A Flywheel System - The present disclosure relates to a flywheel system. The flywheel system comprises a rotation axis and a flywheel rotor connected to the rotation axis. Further, the system comprises a drive and/or a power generator connected to the flywheel rotor. According to the invention, the flywheel rotor has an outer radius in radial direction of at least 0.85 meter, preferably at least meter, and more preferably at least 1.30 meter. The invention further relates to flywheel rotors having a thickness in axial direction of at least 0.30 meter, preferably at least 0.45 meter, and more preferably at least 0.60 meter. Finally, the invention also relates to a flywheel system of which the rotor has a weight of at least 2.5 tons, preferably at least 4 tons and more preferably at least 5 tons. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037933 | SHORT RUBBER REINFORCEMENT FIBER, RUBBER COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAID SHORT FIBER, AND POWER TRANSMISSION BELT - Provided is a short rubber reinforcement fiber for short fiber-containing rubber compositions that are used for transmission belts for which friction transmission behavior has been stabilized and travel service life has been further improved. The present invention is a short fiber, which is the product of cutting an adhesive-treated synthetic long fiber multifilament yarn and is used by dispersing in a rubber composition, the short fiber being characterized in that the percentage of the number of non-adhesive-treated single yarns is 0-5%; and a method for manufacturing said short fibers, the method comprising a step for immersing a sudare-woven product in which the synthetic long fiber multifilament yarns have been sudare-woven in an adhesive treatment solution and then pressing at a nip pressure of 1.2-5.0 MPa using nip rolls, and a step for cutting the sudare-woven product bundles obtained to a specified length. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037934 | CHAIN - A chain is provided in which a paint film has satisfactory adhesiveness and uniformity so that the satisfactory rust prevention property is maintained for a long period of time. A chain includes inner plates, bushes, outer plates, connecting pins, and rollers. Each constituent component includes: a zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy coating layer formed on an iron-based basis material by impact plating; and a paint film formed on the zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy coating layer by employing a water-based anti-corrosive paint which contains zinc, barium sulfate and colloidal silica. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037935 | CHAIN - A chain is provided in which an alloy coating layer suppressing iron reactions is formed on the surface and hence a paint film formed on the alloy coating layer has satisfactory adhesiveness, high strength, and high uniformity so that repair after assembling is not required and the chemical resistance is maintained satisfactorily. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037936 | TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A transmission for an electric vehicle includes an input shaft for receiving power, an output shaft disposed in parallel with the input shaft, a plurality of shift gear units each including external gears connecting the input shaft and the output shaft to each other, a synchromesh system for switching any one of the shift gear units into a power-transmissible state or a non-power-transmissible state between the input shaft and the output shaft, a servo gear unit including a pair of external gears engaged with each other on the input shaft and the output shaft, and a servo clutch adjusting a degree of power transmission between the input shaft and the output shaft by the servo gear unit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037937 | GEAR ASSEMBLY AND A DOOR MOUNT MECHANISM INCLUDING THE SAME - A gear assembly includes a planetary gear set and a clutch. The planetary gear set includes a sun gear, at least one planet gear meshing with the sun gear, a carrier supporting the at least one planet gear, and an outer ring gear meshing with the at least one planet gear. The clutch is operable to engage with and disengage from the planetary gear set to enable the planetary gear set to switch between a first mode and a second mode. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037938 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An automatic transmission device for a vehicle includes a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, a third planetary gear mechanism, a fourth planetary gear mechanism, an input shaft, an output shaft, six engaging elements including a first engaging element, a first clutch, a second clutch, a third clutch, a first brake and a second brake, a first connection member, a second connection member, a third connection member, a fourth connection member, a fifth connection member, and a sixth connection member. Nine forward speeds and one reverse speed are provided by an engagement of three engaging elements of the six engaging elements. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037939 | TENSIONER - Provided is a simple-structured tensioner that can reduce the processing and assembling workload. A tensioner | 2017-02-09 |
20170037940 | Tensioner - A tensioner comprising a base, a first pivot arm pivotally engaged to the base, a first pulley journalled to the first pivot arm, a second pivot arm pivotally engaged to the base, a second pulley journalled to the second pivot arm, a flexible tensile member having a toothed engagement with the first pivot arm and a toothed engagement with the second pivot arm whereby the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm move in a coordinated manner, and a tensioner assembly pivotally engaged to the base and engaged with the flexible tensile member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037941 | AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONING DEVICE AND CHIPPER UTILIZING SAME - Belt tensioning systems are provided for use with a belt transferring rotational force from a drive pulley to a driven pulley. One belt tensioning system includes a lever arm, an idler rotatably supported by the lever arm, a connecting link, a generally linear guide slot, and a weight coupled to the guide slot for generally linear movement along the guide slot. The lever arm has fixed and linking ends, and the fixed end is pivotably mounted on one side of the belt. The connecting link is pivotably coupled to the lever arm linking end and pivotably coupled to the weight. The belt is positioned between the fixed and linking ends, between the idler and the linking end, and between the idler and the guide slot. Downward movement of the weight causes the idler to increase tension in the belt. Chippers utilizing belt tensioning systems are also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037942 | CHAIN GUIDE AND CHAIN TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A chain guide includes a guide base pivotable about a fulcrum shaft. The fulcrum shaft is arranged between a roller bearing located at the end portion of the guide base, which is closer to the fulcrum shaft, and the center of the guide base in the longitudinal direction of the guide base such that the roller is arranged outside of the fulcrum shaft. In this arrangement, since the rotation moment applied to the above roller bearing due to the pressing force from a chain acts to alleviate the rotation moment applied to the remaining roller bearings, the guise base is less likely to bend. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037943 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission includes a cardioid intermediate transmission body having a cardioid curved surface, an outer cycloid transmission body having an outer cycloid curved surface, an inner cycloid transmission body having an inner cycloid curved surface, an outer press unit, an inner press unit, and a cardioid intermediate transmission body inclining unit. The outer press unit presses one of the outer cycloid transmission body and the cardioid intermediate transmission body to the other side. The inner press unit presses the one to the other side. The cardioid intermediate transmission body inclining unit changes respective positions where the cardioid curved surface rolls on and contacts the outer cycloid curved surface and the inner cycloid curved surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037944 | LEAD SCREW DRIVE WITH ASYMMETRICAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREAD AND CORRESPONDING SPINDLE NUT - The invention relates to a lead screw drive ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037945 | RECLINING DEVICE - A reclining device includes: a first member; a pawl having external teeth; a second member; a cam; and a spring, which biases the cam to move the pawl in the direction where the external teeth engage with the internal teeth, the pawl guide includes a first pawl guide and a second pawl guide, a wedge-shaped space is formed between the pawl and the first pawl guide, and a width of the wedge-shaped space is gradually reduced in a direction where the pawl is guided, an end of the spring is inserted into the wedge-shaped space, and the end of the spring is directly wedged into the wedge-shaped space, thereby pressing the pawl against the second pawl guide. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037946 | TRANSMISSION FOR A POWERTRAIN - A transmission includes a continuously variable unit and a fixed-gear-ratio unit. The continuously variable unit includes a variator input, and a variator output that is continuously connected to the transmission output member. A first torque transmitting mechanism interconnects the variator input and a transmission input member. The fixed-gear-ratio unit includes a single planetary gear set having a ring gear, planet gears supported by a carrier, and a sun gear. The fixed-gear-ratio unit includes a fixed input and a fixed output. The fixed input is continuously connected to the transmission input member, and one node of the planetary gear set. The fixed output is continuously connected to the transmission output member, and is selectively connected to another node of the planetary gear set. The fixed-gear-ratio unit includes second, third, fourth, and fifth torque transmitting mechanisms that are selectively engageable and/or disengageable for changing between fixed gear ratios. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037947 | INPUT SYNTHESIS APPARATUS - An input synthesis apparatus according to the present invention includes: a first input unit which provides first rotational force; a second input unit which provides second rotational force equal to or different from the first rotational force; a gear unit which is engaged with the first input unit and the second input unit and synthesizes the first rotational force and the second rotational force; and an output unit which outputs resultant force of the first rotational force and the second rotational force, in which the gear unit sums up speeds or torque of the first rotational force and the second rotational force based on whether a rotation direction of the first input unit and a rotation direction of the second input unit are identical to each other. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037948 | Original Shift System (O.S.S.) - A shift system related to an improved continuously variable transmission (CVT) may include a power output assembly, a power input assembly, a collar assembly, and a connecting assembly to connect the power output assembly and power input assembly. The shift system is advantageous because it employs only gears and hydraulics for the transmission of power, which can be used in any torque scenario, from low-torque to heavy-duty scenarios such as large passenger automobiles, large trucks and heavy-duty machinery. Furthermore, there is no need to use additional energy to keep the transmission “tight enough” to engage and to prevent any “slipping,” and the overall efficiency of power transmission would be increased. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037949 | BALANCING UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - To reduce the complexity and the outlay involved in the development and implementation in a vehicle of systems and methods known from the prior art for operating a differential-free, clutch-controlled balancing unit having a first clutch and a second clutch, the invention provides for the first clutch and the second clutch to be controlled independently of the driving conditions, and always using the same variable controlled variable of the same value. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037950 | VEHICLE DIFFERENTIAL - A vehicle differential includes a pair of side gears, a pinion gear, a differential case, and an annular ring gear. The differential case includes an opening penetrating a peripheral wall of the differential case. The annular ring gear is attached to an outer side of the peripheral wall of the differential case such that a central axis of the annular ring gear and a rotational axis of the differential case coincide with each other. The annular ring gear includes a protrusion on an inner peripheral edge of the annular ring gear. The protrusion covers a part of the opening when viewed in a penetration direction of the opening. The protrusion protrudes toward the inner side of the opening in the radial direction of the rotational axis as compared with an other part of the inner peripheral edge of the annular ring gear that has no protrusion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037951 | SPROCKET ASSEMBLY - A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037952 | RACK GUIDE AND RACK-AND-PINION TYPE STEERING APPARATUS HAVING THE RACK GUIDE - A rack-and-pinion type steering apparatus | 2017-02-09 |
20170037953 | PULLEY DEVICE FOR TENSIONER ROLLER OR WINDING ROLLER - A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a torque-transmission transmitter includes a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending into the bore in the spacer. The device further provides at least one means for captively securing the securing bolt relative to the spacer, the captive-securing means being breakable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037954 | HEAT EXCHANGING DEVICE - A heat exchanging device includes: a heat exchanger configured to perform heat exchange between first operating oil used in an engine and second operating oil used in a fluid transmitting device and an automatic transmission; and a heat exchanging amount decreasing unit configured to, when a temperature of the second operating oil is lower than a predetermined temperature at which it is allowed to engage a lock-up mechanism, decrease a flow amount of at least one of the first and second operating oil flowing in the heat exchanger as compared to a case in which the temperature of the second operating oil is not lower than the predetermined temperature. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037955 | Torque Transmission Arrangement, And Drive Module Comprising Same - A torque transmission arrangement, particularly for an arrangement with an electric machine in a drive module of a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, for transmitting a torque from an output shaft, particularly a motor output shaft, to a drive shaft, particularly a transmission input shaft. The drive shaft further has at least one fluid guide channel in which a fluid can be guided in direction of the output shaft. A fluid-carrying element which guides fluid out of the fluid guide channel of the drive shaft into a radially outer region of the output shaft and is provided at the output shaft. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037956 | OIL JET ARM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING CHAIN SPAN EMPLOYING SAID OIL JET ARM, AND CHAIN TENSIONING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING CHAIN SPAN EMPLOYING SAID CHAIN TENSIONING DEVICE - The problem to be solved by the present invention lies in making it possible to reduce costs and to reduce the size of an oil pump, without impeding the degree of freedom in chain layout. An oil jet | 2017-02-09 |
20170037957 | PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF A CHANGE-OF-MIND-SHIFT MANEUVER - A system includes a torque converter having a turbine, a transmission having friction clutches and an input member connected to the turbine, and a controller. The controller is programmed to control a change-of-mind shift maneuver of the transmission. By executing a method, the controller detects the change-of-mind shift maneuver, predicts an acceleration profile of the turbine for a next-requested shift of the detected shift maneuver as a function of a calibrated desired shift time and an output speed of the transmission, calculates a shift control value for a next-requested shift of the shift maneuver using the predicted acceleration profile, and executes the next-requested shift via the clutches using the calculated shift control value. The shift maneuver may be a skip-at-sync quick shift-to-quick shift or power downshift-to-power downshift. The shift value may be a clutch pressure for an offgoing holding clutch or a torque management level from an engine. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037958 | METHOD FOR PARAMETERIZING GEARSHIFTS AND FOR CARRYING OUT GEARSHIFTS - A method of parameterization of traction force interrupted shifts in a transmission of a commercial vehicle having a frame, a cab supported by the frame, and a trailer coupled to the frame. The method includes a mathematical model which considers movement equations and geometrical parameters of the frame, the cab, and the trailer. Traction force patterns of traction force interrupted shifts are predetermined which depend on a traction force decrease time, a shift time, and a traction force increase time. From model and force patterns, vibration behaviors of the cab as the output parameter of the model is simulated. The parameterization of traction force interrupted shiftings takes place such that, as the shifting parameters, the traction force decrease time, the shift time, and the traction force increase time of such force patterns are determined, for which a defined evaluation criterion of the simulated vibration behavior of the cab is optimal. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037959 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE SHIFTING BEHAVIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for evaluating a transmission device using various characteristic values, wherein said characteristic values can be determined by means of variable or constant parameters. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037960 | GEARBOX CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a gearbox control system for the fluidic operation of a gearbox which includes a plurality of gears that can be selected and shifted by a gearbox actuator device, and for the fluidic operation of two partial clutches of a dual clutch. The invention is characterized in that the gearbox control system includes two reversing pump actuators which are each assigned one of the partial clutches and which each have two connections to which a fluidic AND valve is connected, the latter having a tank connection as a third connection, wherein the gearbox actuator device is connected to the two reversing pump actuators via a fluidic OR valve. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037961 | SPEED-RESPONSIVE MECHANICAL RANGE LOCK FOR A TRANSFER CASE - A transfer case for a motor vehicle. An input is rotatable about an axis to receive torque, an output is rotatable about the axis to transmit torque, and a planetary gear set is rotatable about the axis and operatively coupled between the input and the output. A shift sleeve circumscribes and is axially slidably carried along the axis, and a shift sleeve lock is automatically engageable with the shift sleeve responsive to the transfer case exceeding a predetermined rotational speed, to prevent axial movement of the shift sleeve above that speed. A related method is also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037962 | SHIFT SELECTOR MECHANISM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSIONS - The mechanism includes a first part and a second part movable relative to the first part, a spring member acting on the second part such that the second part is biased onto a contoured surface, and a damper element for absorbing impacts to the first part associated with one of the first part and the second part such that movement of the second part relative to the first part causes movement of the damper element relative to one of the first part and the second part without contacting the other of the first part and the second part. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037963 | Mechanically Coupled Multi-Variator Actuation - A system for mechanically coupled multi-variator actuation is disclosed. One system includes: a first hydraulic variator comprising: a first hydraulic pump; and a first hydraulic motor linked to the first hydraulic pump. The system may further include a second hydraulic variator comprising: a second hydraulic pump; and a second hydraulic motor linked to the second hydraulic pump. The system may further include a first actuator linked to the first hydraulic pump and configured to control a displacement of the first hydraulic pump; a second actuator linked to the second hydraulic pump and configured to control a displacement of the second hydraulic pump; and a mechanical link connecting the first actuator and the second actuator, the mechanical link configured to facilitate a coordinated operation of the first actuator and the second actuator. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037964 | Hydraulically Coupled Multi-Variator Actuator - A system for hydraulically coupled multi-variator actuation is disclosed. One system includes: a first hydraulic variator comprising: a first hydraulic pump; and a first hydraulic motor linked to the first hydraulic pump. The system may further include a second hydraulic variator comprising: a second hydraulic pump; and a second hydraulic motor linked to the second hydraulic pump. The system may further include a first actuator linked to the first hydraulic pump and configured to control a displacement of the first hydraulic pump; a second actuator linked to the second hydraulic pump and configured to control a displacement of the second hydraulic pump; a hydraulic link connecting the first actuator and the second actuator, the hydraulic link configured to facilitate a coordinated operation of the first actuator and the second actuator; a valve disposed in fluid communication with the hydraulic link connecting the first actuator and the second actuator; and a controller connected to the valve and configured to control an operation of the valve to regulate hydraulic flow in the hydraulic link. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037965 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - When a power transmission path of a power transmission system is set to a second power transmission path, a continuously variable transmission is controlled at a speed ratio (γ) that provides a higher vehicle speed in the case where an input shaft angular acceleration (dωi/dt) is small than in the case where the input shaft angular acceleration (dωi/dt) is large. Therefore, it is possible to control the speed ratio (γ) of the continuously variable transmission to a speed ratio (γ) that reflects an inertial loss (Tli) of the continuously variable transmission. The inertial loss (Tli) changes with the input shaft angular acceleration (dωi/dt). Thus, in a vehicle in which the continuously variable transmission and a gear mechanism are provided in parallel with each other between an input shaft and an output shaft, it is possible to appropriately reduce a loss of the idling continuously variable transmission. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037966 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - When a state of a vehicle is a predetermined state of the vehicle where vehicle vibration occurs, weak circulating torque is generated to fill backlash inside an automatic transmission and in a power transmission path by half-engaging a second clutch for establishing a second power transmission path while a first power transmission path remains established in the automatic transmission. A speed ratio of the second power transmission path is alternatively set to a lower vehicle speed-side speed ratio with respect to a speed ratio of the first power transmission path or a higher vehicle speed-side speed ratio with respect to the speed ratio of the first power transmission path in response to a traveling state. It is possible to generate weak circulating torque in a direction to increase an input shaft rotation speed or in a direction to reduce the input shaft rotation speed in accordance with the traveling state. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037967 | Selector Drum for a Shift Transmission of a Motor Vehicle, and Shift Transmission With Such a Selector Drum - A selector drum for a shift transmission of a motor vehicle includes a substantially cylindrical drum body which has a longitudinal axis and a guide groove on a radial outer face. An actuating pin of a selector fork of the shift transmission can engage into the guide groove. The guide groove has an active groove region, which defines an axial movement of the selector fork, and an inactive groove region, which defines an axially constant neutral position of the shift fork. A groove course at least of the active groove region of the guide groove is determined by parabola sections and/or a spline function. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037968 | Piston-Connecting Rod Assembly - A piston-connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a piston pivotally mated to a connecting rod by a piston pin. The piston pin includes a first pin end, a second pin end, and a midsection. When assembled, the first pin end and second pin end are respectively received in a first pin bore and second pin on the piston while the midsection is accommodated in a cross-bore through the connecting rod. The piston pin may include a wear resistant layer applied over at least a portion of its external surface that may include at least one of tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide. The wear resistant layer may be applied as part of a manufacturing process performed on the piston pin. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037969 | COVER SYSTEM WITH GASKET SYSTEM THEREFOR - A gasket system for sealing a cover about an opening having a gasket seat thereabout is provided. The gasket seat has a number of fastener receiving elements that is greater than a number of fasteners used with the cover. The gasket may include a body having a shape configured to mate with a sealing surface of at least one of the gasket seat and the cover, the body having an open center. The gasket may also include a fastener receiving opening in the body for each of the first number of fastener receiving elements in the gasket seat, and a raised rib extending from a surface of the body adjacent to at least one of the third number of fastener-free receiving elements in the gasket seat. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037970 | Method for Producing a Functional Element, and Functional Element - Method for producing a functional element, in particular for flat seals, wherein a functional layer with at least one screen region is formed in which through openings for the passage of a fluid lie exposed between threads of a woven or braided fabric, wherein the functional layer is provided with at least one sealing region surrounding at least the screen region, in which sealing region sealing material layers are applied thereon to both sides of the woven or braided fabric, said sealing material layers forming a cross-sectionally impermeable layer assembly with the woven or braided fabric at least with an areal application of 5 MPa or more. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037971 | ROBUST METALLIC GASKET FOR LEAK TIGHT FITTINGS IN CRYOGENIC APPLICATIONS - A gasket seal that has particular application for hermetically sealing a helium gas-tight joint for a cryogenic application on a spacecraft. The gasket seal is made of a metal, such as titanium, vanadium, zirconium, erbium or alloys thereof, and/or has an elastic modulus in the range of 0.5-0.7 relative to stainless steel and a coefficient of thermal expansion in the range of 0.5-0.8 relative to stainless steel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037972 | Flush Valve - A Flush Valve is provided that comprises a plug valve located between a first cleanout and a second cleanout. The plug valve further comprises a plug assembly inserted in a pipe fitting. The Flush Valve may be placed in a drain line of a HVAC system resulting in a first section line and a second section line. A force is applied to a knob of the plug valve closing the plug valve, and a cleanout cap removed from each of the first cleanout and the second cleanout, and suction or a pressure applied to dislodge any debris in the first section line connected to the first cleanout and the second section line connected to the second cleanout. The cleanout caps may then be replaced and the force removed decompressing a spring in the plug valve and opening the plug valve allowing the HVAC system to drain. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037973 | SEAL FOR A VALVE AND VALVE INCORPORATING SUCH A SEAL | 2017-02-09 |
20170037974 | DOUBLE SEAT VALVE - In a double seat valve with upper and lower valve discs and a flow divider in a leakage room, wherein respectively one valve disc can be set to a lift position to supplying a cleaning medium flow into the leakage room, and first channels are provided in the flow divider and second channels in the lower valve disc towards a leakage outlet, the first channels are disposed in extensions of the flow divider that axially bridge the lower leakage room part and that join within the second channels the flow divider forming in at least one of two lift positions with its external circumference with the external wall of the leakage room a leakage gap for a side flow that is significantly smaller than a main flow that is deflected and directed by the flow divider into the first channels or into the second channels and to the leakage outlet. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037975 | DELUGE VALVE WITH VALVE SEAT DRAIN | 2017-02-09 |
20170037976 | AXIALLY ALIGNED ROTATIONALLY ADJUSTABLE FLOW CONTOL VALVE - A rotationally adjustable valve is disclosed whereby the user is able to control the flow of fluids from complete shutoff to maximum flow by rotating the adjustment means of the valve, said rotation being axial to the flow of the fluid. Additionally, the user is able to attach high and low pressure test probes directly to the valve, as it is rotatably adjusted, so that additional equipment is not required next to the valve. An embodiment of this invention includes the use of an adjustable Cv disk to set the maximum flow of the valve, rather than just create a simple 180° on/off, very similar to a current 90° ball valve that this device will replace. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037977 | Dust and Abrasive Materials Gate Valve with an Angled Valve Seat - A dust and abrasive materials gate valve with an angled valve seat and pivotably mounted valve gate allows for a broad seal area around the periphery of the valve seat, which may be closed tightly by a wedging action due to increasing force applied by the valve actuator. The valve seal is thus not formed along a single, linear surface as in traditional gate valves and the force applied by the valve gate to the seat facilitates closing even if there is wear along the sealing surfaces. Due to the relatively large open area around the periphery of the valve gate just before closing or immediately upon opening, the velocity of particles in pressurized systems is reduced and erosion reduced accordingly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037978 | OPENING AND CLOSING VALVE - A fastening member which penetrates a housing unit is provided with respect to a main body of an opening and closing valve. The fastening member is capable of rotating freely with respect to the main body, the tip end of the fastening member is connected to a discharge port of a container, and the fastening member has an action of fastening and fixing the main body to the discharge port side of the container. When the attachment orientation of the main body has been determined, the attachment orientation of the main body can be fixed in an optional state by fastening the fastening member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037979 | ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR - Described is a rotary distributor for distributing a pressurised fluid to a plurality of movable user devices ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037980 | HYBRID CHECK VALVE - An assembly is provided that can include check valve. The check valve can include a ball positioned between an inflow line and an outflow line. The ball can be movable between (i) an open position at which a fluid is allowed to flow between the inflow line and the outflow line and (ii) a closed position at which the fluid is prevented from flowing between the inflow line and the outflow line. The assembly can also include a spring positioned adjacent to the ball and operable to bias the ball in a closed position. The assembly can further include a poppet positioned adjacent to the ball. The poppet can be movable in response to a communication of a pilot pressure to the poppet. Further, the ball can be movable to the closed position in response to a force applied by the poppet. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037981 | SELF-SHUT VALVE FOR FAUCET - A self-shut valve for a faucet may include a valve body, a valve base, a control shaft and a top cap. The control shaft includes a sealing portion that comprises a ducting pipe and a slot which can prevent the space between the valve base and the control shaft from entering into a vacuum state to enable the control shaft to return to its initial position precisely. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037982 | Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Butterfly Valve - Methods and systems for a butterfly valve including a shape memory alloy (SMA) tube trained for rotation are presently disclosed. The SMA tube has a ground end coupled to a housing and rotating end coupled to a plate. The SMA tube is configured to rotate in a first direction in response to a first temperature change of the SMA tube. When rotating in the first direction, the rotating end of the SMA tube rotates and deflects the plate to rotate in a direction that permits a medium to flow through the valve. The SMA tube is also configured to rotate in a second direction in response to a second temperature change of the SMA tube. When rotating in the second direction, the rotating end of the SMA tube rotates and deflects the plate to rotate in a direction that does not permits a medium to flow through the valve. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037983 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SHUT-OFF VALVE - A latching solenoid gate valve comprising is disclosed, and includes a housing defining a conduit having a flow path therethrough and a cavity separating the conduit into a first section and a second section. The latching solenoid assembly also includes a gate assembly enclosed within the cavity of the housing and a first solenoid assembly and a second solenoid assembly seated within the cavity with the gate assembly linearly translatable therebetween. The gate assembly includes a first gate member comprising magnetizable material and defining an opening therethrough. The first gate member is linearly movable within the cavity between an open position with the opening aligned with the conduit and a closed position with the opening out of alignment with the conduit. The first gate member is moved linearly from either the open position or the closed position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037984 | FLUIDIC VALVE - A fluid valve is suitable for use with a hydraulic circuit of an item of aircraft equipment. The fluid valve includes a valve body having one inlet, two outlets and a communication channel with an external pressure source. The fluid valve further includes an electric solenoid actuator located in the valve body and having a movable ferromagnetic pilot. A valve member is movable inside valve body to at least partially block a passage between said inlet and one of the two outlets. The valve member at least partially defines first and second cavities. A fixed limiter is disposed within the communication channel such that a displacement of the movable pilot causes a variation in pressure in one of the first and second cavities to produce a force for moving the valve member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037985 | CHAIN AND CHAIN DEVICE - A chain including chain-link units pivotally connected with each other. Each chain-link unit includes two lateral plates, a first link plate and a second link plate. Two ends of the lateral plates are defined as a first end and a second end. Two first pin-joint parts are configured near the first ends of the lateral plates respectively, and two second pin-joint parts are configured near the second ends of the lateral plates respectively. The chain-link units are pivotally connected with each other via the first pin-joint part and the second pin-joint part. Thus, the chain-link units are common, and each can be the starting chain-link unit, the middle chain-link unit or the ending chain-link unit. They can be easily assembled without screws, which further reduce the time consumption. Moreover, the noise made as the chain works can be reduced, and a buffering function can also be provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037986 | DUCT STIFFENING DEVICE - A support assembly is provided which is engageable to an as-used position in contact with opposing sidewalls of an air duct to stiffen and increase structural support. The device is engageable between parallel and non parallel sidewalls of ducts through the provision of a support member with pivoting ends configured to engage with the opposing sidewalls. The pivoting ends are in a reverse threaded engagement with opposing ends of the support member whereby rotating the support member will change the length of the assembly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037987 | FLOW PASSAGE SEALING STRUCTURE - A flow passage sealing structure for omitting a process of welding or caulking an orifice plate and a filter plate to an orifice base and a filter base as base materials and allowing further miniaturization, includes a main block ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170037988 | Flange, and a Method of Manufacturing a Flange - A method of manufacturing at least one flange by first rotating a tubular element and two sheet elements with respect to one another until a radially enlarged portion and adjacent hub section have been formed on the tubular element. The sheet element is impregnated by a thermosetting resin. When the resin has cured, the radially enlarged portion is cut along a cut line, thereby also dividing the tubular element in two parts and generating at least a first flange having a first flange section and a first hub section. Optionally, a second flange having a second flange section and a second hub section, is generated. In a preferred embodiment, the cut line is arranged in the middle of the radially enlarged portion, whereby two similar flanges are generated. | 2017-02-09 |
20170037989 | TUBE COUPLING DEVICE HAVING VALVE MEMBER - A tube coupling device having a check valve contains: a coupling body and a valve assembly. The coupling body includes a tubular member and a circular connecting seat, the tubular member is hollow to flow water, and the coupling body also includes an isolation sleeve for covering on an inner wall of the tubular member, such that the isolation sleeve separates the water from the tubular member, and the isolation sleeve has a flow channel for flowing the water. The locking set is disposed between the tubular member and the isolation sleeve and includes a protruded rib extending inwardly around the tubular member and retained between the isolation sleeve and the tubular member. The locking set also includes a retaining groove formed on the isolation sleeve and retaining with the protruded rib, and the retaining groove engages with the protruded rib and covers three sides of the protruded rib. | 2017-02-09 |