24th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110140415 | COUPLING CLAMPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A clamping system and method for use in a fluid coupling assembly may include redundant locking features for connecting adjacent ends of fluid conduits such as aircraft fuel lines. The exemplary clamping system may make use of two draw latch mechanisms that each separately apply a spring loaded clamping force to a flex band assembly through corresponding draw springs which oppose one another. Thus, either latch mechanism may provide a draw latch function by providing a clamping force to the flex band assembly, which in turn holds the end flanges of the fluid conduits together, thereby providing a sealing connection to facilitate the transfer of a fluid there between. Using two opposed draw latch mechanisms provides for redundant clamping forces such that the failure of one of the mechanisms does not result in an inadvertent disconnection of the fluid conduits one from the other. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140416 | Enclosure Suspension System with Compression Fitting - Embodiments of the invention provide a suspension system for supporting an enclosure. The system includes a compression fitting that couples an enclosure mounting assembly to a hollow connector tube and provides a substantially sealed pathway between the enclosure mounting assembly to the hollow connector tube. The compression fitting includes at least one coupling body and at least one compression nut. The compression nuts are tightened around portions of the coupling bodies to secure end portions of the enclosure mounting assembly and the hollow connector tube within the coupling bodies. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140417 | Tube Coupling - A tube coupling | 2011-06-16 |
20110140418 | WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind turbine generator capable of preventing a salt damage and reducing noise as well as easily starting in a cold region is provided. The wind turbine generator includes a nacelle ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140419 | WIND POWER ELECTRICITY GENERATING SYSTEM AND RELATIVE CONTROL METHOD - A wind power electricity generating system having a nacelle; a rotary assembly rotating about an axis with respect to the nacelle; and an angular speed detection device having at least one image sensor facing a surface of the rotary assembly. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140420 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE - A method for controlling operation of a floating wind turbine is described. The floating wind turbine includes a wind turbine generator coupled to a support tower. The method includes measuring a tower inclination, determining an operating parameter control value based on at least the measured tower inclination, and adjusting wind turbine operation based at least partially on the operating parameter control value. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140421 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE, COIL ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND CONTROLLER FOR A WIND TURBINE - The disclosure concerns a method for operating a wind turbine having a generator, the generator having for each phase a plurality of coils, wherein the plurality of coils of each phase includes at least one group of coils including at least two coils, the group of coils including at least two subgroups including at least one coil, wherein the generator has a first state in which the coils of the group of coils are electrically connected in series, and, the generator has a second state in which the at least two subgroups are switched electrically in parallel; the method including: changing the state of the generator. Further, the disclosure concerns a coil arrangement for an electric machine for a wind turbine, the electrical machine having for each phase a plurality of coils, wherein the plurality of coils of each phase includes at least one group of coils including at least two coils, the group of coils including at least two subgroups including at least one coil, wherein the electrical machine has a first state in which the coils of the group of coils are electrically connected in series, and, the electrical machine has a second state in which the at least two subgroups are switched electrically in parallel. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140422 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PROXIMITY SENSOR OF A WIND TURBINE - The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling at least one proximity sensor of a wind turbine, the wind turbine comprising a rotor shaft, the at least one proximity sensor being adapted to measure a radial displacement of the rotor shaft; the method includes: providing at least one reference value, detecting an output of the at least one proximity sensor, the output depending on a measured distance by the respective proximity sensor; comparing the detected output of the proximity sensor with at least one reference value. Further, the present relates to a control arrangement for a wind turbine, the wind turbine comprising a wind rotor shaft; wherein the control arrangement comprises at least one proximity sensor being adapted to measure a radial displacement of the rotor shaft, wherein the at least one proximity sensor is adapted to generate an output signal depending on a measured distance by the respective proximity sensor; wherein the control arrangement further comprises a control device, the control device being adapted to receive the output signal of the at least one proximity sensor, wherein the control device is adapted to compare the output signal with at least one reference value. Finally, the present disclosure relates to a wind turbine comprising a control arrangement. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140423 | WIND TURBINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE - The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a wind turbine, the wind turbine comprising a wind rotor having at least one rotor blade and a generator connected to the wind rotor, wherein the generator is adapted to be connected to a grid, wherein the method comprises: adjusting at least one wind turbine parameter to increase the rotational speed of the wind rotor; increasing the rotational speed of the wind rotor; during increasing of the rotational speed of the wind rotor determining if the wind turbine would exceed a predetermined amount of energy to be fed into the grid at the actual wind rotor rotational speed; and during increasing of the rotational speed of the wind rotor connecting the wind turbine to the grid if determining that the wind turbine would exceed the predetermined amount of energy to be fed into the grid. Further, the present disclosure relates to a wind turbine comprising a wind rotor, wherein the wind rotor is mechanically connected to a generator for transmitting the rotational power of the wind rotor having at least one rotor blade to the rotor of the generator, wherein the output current of the generator is adapted to be selectively connected to a grid by a circuit breaker, the wind turbine further comprising a control device adapted to close or to trip the circuit breaker, wherein the control device is adapted to perform the method disclosed herein. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140424 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE, METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PERMANENT MAGNET AND CONTROLLER FOR A WIND TURBINE - The disclosure concerns a method for operating a wind turbine having an electrical system, the electrical system comprises a permanent magnet generator having a rotor and a stator, and a power electronic device electrically connected to the permanent magnet generator, wherein the power electronic device and a circuit breaker are electrically disposed in series between the permanent magnet generator and a grid, wherein the permanent magnet generator has permanent magnets and a generator winding into which a voltage is induced by the permanent magnets when the rotor is rotating, the method comprising: generating a signal for tripping the circuit breaker based on a field modification that is modifying the field of the permanent magnets of the permanent magnet generator. Further, the disclosure concerns a method for determining the temperature of at least one permanent magnet of a permanent magnet machine and a controller for a wind turbine. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140425 | Method and System For Controlling Wind Turbine Rotational Speed - A wind turbine includes a drive train and a brake configured to reduce a rotational speed of the drive train. The wind turbine also includes a brake control system operatively coupled to the brake. The brake control system is configured to selectively operate the brake based on an oscillational characteristic of at least one component of the wind turbine. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140426 | WIND TURBINE HAVING VARIABLE HEIGHT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A wind turbine includes a rotor having a hub and at least one rotor blade, wherein the operating height of the hub is adjustable. Further, a method for operating a wind turbine is provided, which includes varying the height of the wind turbine. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140427 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED MONITORING AND OPERATION OF WIND TURBINES - A method for use in operating one or more wind turbines is provided. An exception condition and, optionally, one or more parameters are received from a wind turbine controller. A correction is determined based at least in part on the exception condition and/or the parameters. The correction is applied, facilitating resolution of the exception condition. The method may be practiced for multiple wind turbine controllers, such as the wind turbine controllers within a site or the wind turbine controllers within multiple sites. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140428 | MONITORING AND CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD AND WIND POWER PLANT EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - It is an object to reduce influence on a utility grid by reducing a rapid change in active power, and to extend the life of a wind power plant while controlling active power output in response to a request from the utility grid. A monitoring and control apparatus applied to a wind power plant including a plurality of wind turbine generators includes an electric power control unit that controls the wind turbine generators so as to reduce output of the wind power plant in a stepwise manner, when an active power reduction request from a utility grid side is output. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140429 | SYSTEMS FOR CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSFER - A system includes a first coil mechanically coupled to a first component and electrically coupled to a power source. The system further includes a second coil mechanically coupled to a second component and configured to receive power from the first coil via a magnetic field. At least one of the first and second components includes a rotatable component. The system also includes a field focusing element disposed between the first coil and the second coil and configured as a self resonant coil having a standing wave current distribution to focus the magnetic field onto the second coil and enhance the coupling between the first coil and the second coil. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140430 | Method and System for Providing Increased Turbine Output for Doubly Fed Induction Generator - A system and method for supplying increased frequency supporting current from a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) to assist in maintaining grid stability is provided. The output capability of a line side converter associated with the DFIG is enhanced by significantly increasing the current handling capacity of electric switches forming the converter. A dynamic brake is also provided across a DC link bus coupling the line side converter to another converter coupled to the rotor of the DFIG. The dynamic brake is controlled based on the voltage across the DC link bus. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140431 | WIND TURBINE FARM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE WIND TURBINE - A method of controlling a wind turbine that includes at least one rotor shaft and at least one blade operatively coupled to the rotor shaft includes measuring a first wind turbine operational condition that is representative of a blade deflection value and generating a first operational condition signal based on that first wind turbine operational condition. The wind turbine also includes a drive train including at least one rotor shaft and an electric generator. The method also includes measuring at least one second wind turbine operational condition and generating at least one second operational condition signal. The method further includes changing the blade deflection value by changing the second operational condition. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140432 | CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A WIND POWER INSTALLATION IN CASE OF GRID FAULTS - The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling a wind power installation connected to an electrical power grid, in case of a fault in said grid. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140433 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VARIABLE SPEED WIND TURBINE - in a method of controlling a variable speed wind turbine, said wind turbine comprising a double-fed asynchronous generator having rotor windings and stator windings and means for controlling the wind turbine speed, the method comprises the following steps:—measuring or calculating, based on measured parameters, the active electrical power (P | 2011-06-16 |
20110140434 | TURBINE RELATIONSHIPS IN PIPES - The location of in-pipe turbines within a piping system and their relationships to other devices in the piping system is dependent on several factors for the ideal operation of these turbines, whether from the nozzle shooting liquid into air, or providing a stable pressure to the turbine and the generator. Several solutions to this issue are presented. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WATER FLOW BETWEEN MULTIPLE RESERVOIRS OF A RENEWABLE WATER AND ENERGY SYSTEM - A high altitude pumped-storage system for selectively integrating, storing, and distributing water and energy to increase the regional productivity of existing and future water and energy resources throughout multiple river basins is disclosed. This system addresses in part the increased requirement of supplying energy demands from a renewable energy source, such as wind, solar, or water generated power. The system includes at least one primary reservoir connected to multiple secondary reservoirs by conduits. The system allows for selectively distributing water and energy between secondary reservoirs and at least one primary reservoir. The system may comprise one or more hydroelectric power generation facilities. A method for increasing the regional efficiency of existing and future systems for producing, storing, and delivering energy from sources such as hydroelectric, wind and solar power from the water collected by the system described herein is also disclosed. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140436 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION FROM LOW-HEAD LOW-FLOW WATER SOURCES - Apparatus and method for generating electrical energy from a body of water flowing in a downstream direction are disclosed. A lever arm including a flap member is coupled to a rotatable shaft. The lever arm is movable from a first vertical position where the flap member is located in the body of water and a second vertical position where the flap member is in located above the body of water. When the lever arm is lowered into the first vertical position, the body of water engaging the flap member pushes the lever arm from an upstream position to a downstream position. The rotation of the lever arm from the upstream position to the downstream position actuates the rotatable shaft, which can be coupled to a power generation device configured to generate electrical energy from motion of the rotatable shaft. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140437 | SELF-SUPPORTING PLATFORM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A self-supporting platform for a wind turbine tower comprises a grid structure having a plurality of grid nodes, wherein the grid structure transfers a load on the platform to the wall of the tower. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140438 | POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A ROTARY POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A power generation system includes a rotary power generator for generating a variable-frequency alternating current, a generator side converter for converting the variable-frequency alternating current into a DC current, a DC link coupled to the generator side converter for receiving the DC current, a line side converter coupled to the DC link for converting the DC current into an alternating current with controlled amplitude or frequency, a generator side controller for receiving a DC link voltage command signal and a DC link voltage feedback signal and generating control signals for the generator side converter, and a line side controller for receiving a generator torque command signal and a generator torque feedback signal and generating control signals for the line side converter. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140439 | YAW ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN WIND TURBINES - A yaw assembly for use in a wind turbine. The yaw assembly includes a shaft coupled to a yaw drive assembly. The shaft extends outwardly from said yaw drive assembly. A pinion is operatively coupled to the shaft. A slip assembly is positioned between the pinion and the shaft. The slip assembly is configured to facilitate selectively rotating the pinion with respect to the shaft. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140440 | GEARBOX SUPPORT SYSTEM - A rotary machine including a three link support mechanism is provided. The rotary machine includes a rotor, an input shaft coupled to the rotor, a gearbox coupled to the input shaft, and at least one cantilevered component coupled to the gearbox. The rotary machine further comprises a three link support mechanism coupled to at least one of the gearbox, the at least one cantilevered component. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140441 | GEARBOX SUPPORT SYSTEM - A rotary machine including a constant force support mechanism is provided. The rotary machine includes a rotor, an input shaft coupled to the rotor, a gearbox coupled to the input shaft, and at least one cantilevered component coupled to the gearbox. The rotary machine further comprises a constant force support mechanism coupled to at least one of the gearbox, the at least one cantilevered component. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140442 | YAW BEARING CLEANING ASSEMBLY FOR WIND TURBINE - A yaw bearing cleaning assembly for use with a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a yaw bearing that is coupled between a nacelle and a tower for rotating the nacelle about a yaw axis. The yaw bearing cleaning assembly includes a support bracket that is coupled to the nacelle. At least one cleaning member is coupled to the support bracket. The at least one cleaning member extends from the support bracket and positioned adjacent an outer radial surface of the yaw bearing to facilitate removing debris from at least a portion of the yaw bearing when the nacelle is rotated about the yaw axis. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140443 | WIND TURBINE ALTERNATOR MODULE - A wind turbine alternator module having an enclosure, turbine and rotor assembly with peripheral magnets and multi-phase stator for the production of energy from air movement. A bi-directional symmetrical vane turbine and rotor assembly is suspended in the enclosure by guide bearings around the periphery to permit operation in all wind conditions. One or more wind turbine alternator modules are combined in a polygonal housing with bottom inlets and attached to a roof vent structure to generate power from wind and/or rising heated air. A low temperature heating circuit is used for protection in cold conditions. One or more wind turbine alternator modules are combined in a manually portable polygonal housing with storage batteries, charging circuit, inverter circuit, power connectors and ancillary convenience apparatuses such as lighting, radio, tv, and emergency locator. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140444 | Wind Turbine With Improved Cooling - A wind turbine with improved cooling, which provides liquid cooling for a wind turbine with a completely closed or at least partially closed cooling circuit, with which the heat to be dissipated from the cooling circuit is dissipated by a nacelle of the wind turbine. The wind turbine with improved cooling dissipates energy losses from heat and applied for the conversion of kinetic energy of wind into mechanical and electrical energy of the wind turbine. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140445 | Offshore Wind Turbine - An offshore wind turbine is comprised of a tower structure body configured with a tower and foundation, a rotor supported at the tower top, a power generator generating electricity by the rotation of the rotor, and a power converter converting electricity from the generator. A cavity is formed in the tower and foundation, and an internal space configured therewith is divided into upper and lower chambers by a bulkhead with first and second air vents between or in either of the tower and foundation. The converter is disposed in the upper chamber. An air circulating channel and air blower (e.g., air exhaust fan) are provided wherein air is circulated from the converter to the lower chamber through the first air vent, then to the converter through the second air vent. An air inlet is disposed at a lower level of an air outlet, or a partition member is provided therebetween. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140446 | WIND ENERGY SYSTEM HAVING BUSBARS - A wind power installation is provided having a pylon made up of a plurality of pylon segments, a generator arranged in the region of the head of the pylon, a power module arranged in the region of the pylon base or separate from the pylon, busbar elements which are installed segmented in the associated pylon segments for current transfer from the generator to the power module, and connecting elements for connecting busbar elements which are installed in adjacent pylon segments. Clamping holders may be mounted to the inside wall in the end region, that is the lower end region in the erected condition, of the pylon segments with end portions of the busbar elements clamped or inserted into the clamping holders. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140447 | REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A SUPPORT TOWER OF A WIND TURBINE - A reinforcement assembly for use with a wind turbine. The wind turbine tower includes a first tower member that is coupled to a second tower member. The reinforcement assembly includes a first reinforcement member that is coupled to the first tower member. A second reinforcement member is coupled to the second tower member. A tension member is coupled between the first reinforcement member and the second reinforcement member. The tension member is configured to at least partially transfer a bending load from the first tower member to the second tower member. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140448 | WIND-TURBINE-GENERATOR-SYSTEM TRANSMISSION AND WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A wind-turbine-generator-system transmission and a wind turbine generator that can ensure the strength of a bearing and can also minimize seizing and abrasion are provided. In a wind-turbine-generator-system transmission having a sun gear, a planetary gear that meshes with the sun gear and rotates around the sun gear, and an inner tooth that meshes with the planetary gear, the transmission includes a carrier that rotates the planetary gear around the sun gear; a planetary pin that is disposed in the carrier and transmits rotation of the carrier to the planetary gear; a cylindrical sleeve disposed around a periphery of the planetary pin; and a slide bearing that is disposed between the sleeve and the planetary gear and supports the planetary gear in a rotatable manner about the planetary pin. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140449 | WIND POWER DEVICE - A wind power device is provide that includes a first carrier with a first active layer disposed thereon, a second carrier with a second active layer disposed thereon, at least a wind-receiving member connected to the first and second active layers and at least a power unit. The wind-receiving member takes in wind energy for activating the first and second active layers to drive the power unit to generate power. The wind power device advantageously provides ease in assembly and maintenance and is suitable to environments with variable wind directions and capable of being flexibly adjusted to adapt to varying wind speeds and thus achieve optimal power generating efficiency. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140450 | Method and Apparatus for Wind Energy System - The present invention relates to generating power using wind energy. According to some aspects, the invention uses a passive device to capture wind, and accelerate the wind toward off-the-shelf turbines and other fan blades to generate power in a confined structure. The passive devices to capture wind can have active electronic or mechanical controls to control the amount of wind flowing in the structure to generate power. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140451 | Axial Gap Rotating Electrical Machine - Direct drive rotating electrical machines with axial air gaps are disclosed. In these machines, a rotor ring and stator ring define an axial air gap between them. Sets of gap-maintaining rolling supports bear between the rotor ring and the stator ring at their peripheries to maintain the axial air gap. Also disclosed are wind turbines using these generators, and structures and methods for mounting direct drive rotating electrical generators to the hubs of wind turbines. In particular, the rotor ring of the generator may be carried directly by the hub of a wind turbine to rotate relative to a shaft without being mounted directly to the shaft. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140452 | Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - The present invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine having a vertical support tower. At least one aerofoil or blade is mounted for rotation about the support tower. An electrical machine, typically a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The at least one aerofoil is secured to the rotor assembly such that rotation of the aerofoil about the support tower causes rotation of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. The stator assembly is formed as a structural component of the support tower and defines part of a vertical access passage that extends through the support tower to provide access for maintenance and repair. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140453 | HYBRID BIOMASS PROCESS WITH REHEAT CYCLE - Methods and systems for the generation of electrical energy through the combination of steam flows produced from different fuel sources. Steam produced from processing of a biomass fuel source is combined with steam produced from the processing of natural gas or fossil fuel and routed through a steam turbine generator to produce electrical energy. The steam is preferably reheated after partial processing in the steam turbine generator and then recirculated for further processing in the steam turbine generators. Following extraction of all available energy from the steam, the steam is condensed to water, the feedwater is then reheated and pumped to the boilers of both energy sources for conversion into steam. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140454 | POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - A marine power generation apparatus is provided for generating power from an ocean current. The apparatus includes a turbine operable to generate power when within an ocean current. The turbine includes a pair of turbine blade assemblies each having a hub, a set of turbine spokes, stays or blades extending radially from the hub; and a circumferential ring extending around and connected to an outer periphery of the set of turbine spokes, stays or blades. The pair of turbine blade assemblies is mounted for same-direction rotation when placed in an ocean current and each being coupled with a common turbine shaft or a turbine shaft assembly. In addition, the turbine shaft is coupled along a shared axis with a rotor or an electrical generator. Means is also provided for anchoring the power generation means relative to a floor of the ocean and in alignment with the ocean current. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140455 | MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM WITH MAGNETIC DRIVE - Techniques for flywheel energy storage devices including magnetic bearings and/or magnetic drives are generally disclosed. Some example magnetic bearings may include a flywheel magnet and a support magnet arranged to magnetically suspend a rotating flywheel. Some example magnetic drives may include at least one drive magnet arranged to magnetically engage a diamagnetic material associated with the flywheel to exert torque on the flywheel. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140456 | Shape-Memory Alloy-Driven Power Plant and Method - A power plant configured for converting thermal energy to electricity includes a source of thermal energy provided by a temperature difference between a primary fluid having a first temperature and a secondary fluid having a second temperature that is different from the first temperature. The plant also includes a collector configured for enhancing the temperature difference between the primary and secondary fluids, and a heat engine configured for converting at least some thermal energy to mechanical energy. The heat engine includes a pseudoplastically pre-strained shape-memory alloy disposed in heat exchange relationship with each of the primary and secondary fluids. Further, the plant includes a generator driven by the heat engine and configured for converting mechanical energy to electricity. A method of utilizing a naturally-occurring temperature difference between air and/or water to change a crystallographic phase of the shape-memory alloy to convert the temperature difference into mechanical energy is disclosed. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140457 | WASTEWATER PRE-TREATMENT AND EVAPORATION SYSTEM - A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding an airflow path. A misting system is positioned within the airflow path for spraying a wastewater into the airflow path. Water in the misted wastewater is evaporated, thereby concentrating minerals in the wastewater. A pretreatment system is positioned upstream from the fluid evaporator. The pretreatment system includes a gas induced separator. Separation of hydrocarbons and water are enhanced using a polymer and/or by lowering the pH of the wastewater. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140458 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTIONAL/VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HARVESTING VIA ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION USING A MAGNET ARRAY - Embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a method and apparatus for vibrational energy harvesting via electromagnetic induction using a magnet array. Specific embodiments of the subject invention incorporate at least one conductive coil and at least one magnet array. Magnets used in such magnet arrays can be permanent magnets of various shapes, such as arc-shaped, square, rectangular, wedge, or trapezoidal. These magnet arrays can then be, for example, circular, hexagonal, rectangular, or square in external shape and create various types of internal magnetic fields, such as dipole, quadrupole, hexapole, or octapole magnetic fields. Through use of a magnet array, embodiments of the invention can increase the strength of magnetic fields by approximately 10 times compared to typical vibrational energy harvesters. The 10 time increase in the strength of the magnetic fields can result in up to a 100-fold increase in power. Preferably, the magnetic fields created by the subject device are substantially, if not completely, enclosed within the device. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140459 | ENHANCED ELECTRICITY COGENERATION IN CEMENT CLINKER PRODUCTION - The disclosure relates to a method to produce electricity in a cement clinker production utilizing a kiln and/or a precalciner as combustion chambers to generate electricity, the method including: | 2011-06-16 |
20110140460 | LOCK WITH EMERGENCY UNLOCKING MECHANISM - A door locking device for a door cooperating with a door frame includes a cylinder lock, at least one elongated bolt, and an emergency unlocking mechanism. The elongated bolt is adapted to move linearly to engage to and disengage from the door frame. A transmission including an operating wheel translates circular motion of a rotor of the cylinder lock to a linear motion of the elongated bolt. The emergency unlocking mechanism includes a gear arm connected to a handle and adapted to turn the operating wheel when the handle is turned, disengaging the elongated bolt from the door frame. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140461 | MECHANICAL TAILGATE LOCKING SYSTEM - A tailgate synchronizer for coordinating mechanical communications between handles and locking assemblies in a vehicle V closure includes a synchronizer locking device moveable to a locked state for preventing the handles from unlatching the locking assemblies. The synchronizer further includes a pair of handle levers corresponding to the handles and a pair of actuator levers corresponding to the locking assemblies. Movement of the handles is selectively translated into unlatching of the lock assemblies based on a state of the locking assemblies. Movement of the handles is prevented from translating into unlatching of the lock assemblies when the synchronizer locking device is in the locked state. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140462 | Lockable Cable-Actuated Latching Mechanism - Concepts and technologies described herein provide for a lockable cable-actuated mechanism for latching and releasing aircraft and other stowage bins. According to various aspects, a cable-actuated coupling mechanism includes a handle assembly and a latch assembly. The handle assembly includes an exterior handle connected to a pivoting arm. The latch assembly includes a release mechanism configured to release the latch upon rotation of the release mechanism. A cable connects the pivoting arm of the handle assembly to the release mechanism such that rotation of the exterior handle applies tension to the cable, pulling the release mechanism of the latch assembly. According to other aspects, a locking mechanism may selectively disengage the pivoting arm from the exterior handle to prevent rotation of the pivoting arm when the exterior handle is rotated. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140463 | FRICTIONAL AND GRAVITATIONAL DOOR SECURITY DEVICE - A door security brake that applies a combination of frictional and gravitational force sufficient to secure a door against intrusive force, yet is easily transported in and out of its door securing position. Frictional force is provided by interchangeable frictional pads that face the floor adjacent to a door. Gravitational force is provided by a reservoir which can be filled with a variety of weight materials. Methods for transporting, employing, and storing a door security brake. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140464 | FRONTAL STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A frontal structure is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a support structure that can be connected to longitudinal members of a front frame, to which a cooling module is fastened with a retaining device, and a bumper cross member mounted ahead of the cooling module. The retaining device includes, but is not limited to at least two cooling module holders that are attached to a component selected from support structure and cooling module and which are provided with elongate recesses, in which retaining elements attached to the respectively other component are anchored. The retaining device is configured in such a manner that in the event of a backward yielding of the bumper cross member, a translational displacement of the cooling module in the direction opposite to the direction of travel is possible. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140465 | ENERGY ABSORBING ELEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE BODY USING THE SAME - Embodiments of a body of a motor vehicle are provided, as are embodiments of an energy absorbing element for a motor vehicle body. In one embodiment, the body of a vehicle includes a longitudinal member, a cross-member, and an energy absorbing element mounted between the longitudinal member and the cross-member and extending in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The energy absorbing element includes a tube section, which is formed from a single metal strip and which includes: (i) a cross-section having at least one concavity, as taken along a plane substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tube section, and (ii) opposing longitudinal edges disposed substantially adjacent one another and within the at least one concavity. The energy absorbing element further includes at least one weld seam joining the opposing longitudinal edges to the single metal strip. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140466 | ABSORBER ELEMENT FOR IMPACT ENERGY - An absorber element, positioned between an object to be protected and an impact element, for absorbing impact energy. The absorber element comprises a flange plate ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140467 | UTILITY LOCATION SHOVEL - According to one embodiment, a shovel for excavating material within a utility location includes a blade made from a non-metal material. The blade has an overall thickness and a leading edge with a blunt surface and a beveled surface. The overall thickness of the blade includes a combined thickness of the blunt and beveled surfaces. The thickness of the blunt surface is between about 25% and about 75% of the overall thickness of the blade. The shovel also includes a neck coupled to the blade, as well as a handle coupled to the neck. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140468 | ELECTROMAGNETIC LIFTER FOR MOVING COILS OF HOT-ROLLED STEEL AND RELEVANT OPERATING METHOD - An electromagnetic lifter ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOISTING OBJECTS USING A MODULAR LIFTING BEAM - A modular lifting beam comprises two, substantially vertical plates held in parallel, spaced-apart relation by one or more spacers. The modular lifting beam is equipped with a set of staggered mounting lugs at each end of the beam. The mounting lugs have holes passing from the upper surface to the lower surface and are configured such that two or more modular beams may be joined together in end-to-end fashion by inserting pins through their vertically-aligned lugs. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140470 | SPREADER WITH FLIPPER ARM DRIVE - A flipper assembly for guiding a spreader to engage a container, the flipper assembly comprising a flipper ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140471 | Folding Motorcycle Mirror - A folding motorcycle mirror includes, a mirror assembly including a first ball, a mount assembly including a second ball, and a clamp assembly engaging the first ball and the second ball. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140472 | MULTI-POSITION CARGO HOLDER FOR USE IN VEHICLES - A vehicle console having a cargo holder that can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position. The cargo holder is mounted to a top of the vehicle console and includes a rigid frame and a pliable web spanning at least a portion of the frame. In its deployed position, the cargo holder extends forward of the top of the console and can be used as a flexible tray. In its stowed position, the cargo holder can rest upon the top of the console and be used as a map pocket. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140473 | FLATBED TRAILER HAVING AN EXTENDABLE CONFIGURATION AND AN ALTERNATE CONFIGURATION - A flatbed trailer includes first, second and third flatbed sections whereby the first and second sections are joinable in an extendable configuration and the first and third sections are joinable in an alternate and typically standard configuration. The trailer can be switched between the extendable and alternate configuration within a fairly short time. The invention thus eliminates the need for both a standard extendable trailer and a separate non-extendable trailer, and provides the ability to use the alternate configuration when the extendable configuration is not necessary in order to substantially reduce the weight which would otherwise be involved with the use of the extendable configuration. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140474 | MAGNETIC FASTENER CLIP - A magnetic fastener clip includes a base and a boss attached to the base. The boss has two or more ratchets. According to one embodiment, one end of the boss is attached to the base and the other end has the two or more ratchets. Alternatively, either or both ends may have the two or more ratchets. A magnetic fastener has a hole with suitable shape and diameter to adjustably fasten with at least one of the ratchets and adjustably fasten the magnetic fastener. An umbrella is positioned between the base and the magnetic fastener. The umbrella is operative to flex or compress appropriately to permit the magnetic fastener to engage at least one of the two or more ratchets. The magnetic fastener clip adapts to different surface curvatures and thicknesses. The magnetic fastener clip is operative for blind attachment into a structure, such as a vehicle chassis i.e. door frame, chassis or roof. The boss may optionally be welded to hold the magnetic fastener against the umbrella. An optional carrier is attached to the base to provide additional height for suitable applications. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140475 | Console Lid Slide Rail Attachment - Embodiments of a vehicle console comprise a base structure defining a cavity and having an opening permitting access to the cavity, a lid having a surface area sufficient to cover at least a portion of the opening when the lid is in a closed position at the base structure, a hinge member connected between the base structure and the lid and configured to allow rotational movement of the lid between the closed position and an open position, a slide coupled to the lid and configured to allow translational movement of at least a portion of the lid between a retracted position and an extended position spaced apart from the retracted position and a slide mounting member including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, the first mounting portion coupled to the hinge member and the second mounting portion coupled to the slide. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140476 | ADJUSTABLE TAILGATE SUPPORT - An adjustable tailgate support contains a fixed inner tube, which is connected to a lower housing part and on which is arranged a spiral spring. The spiral spring on the one hand is supported at the lower end on a setting element held on the inner tube and, on the other hand, is held fixed at a remote, upper, free end in the upper housing part. An increase or reduction in the spring force of the spiral spring can be set by turning the setting element, which has a supporting ring, on an external thread of the fixed inner tube. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140477 | FUEL LID - A vehicle fuel lid apparatus may include a lid and a linkage assembly that pivotally attaches the lid to the vehicle. The lid may be movable about the pivotal attachments between closed and open conditions. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140478 | PROTECTIVE VEHICLE COVER - A protective vehicle cover is shown for protecting an outer surface of a vehicle from hail and other falling objects. The cover includes a flexible blanket having a front side, a back side and a thickness therebetween. The blanket is made up of an outer fabric cover and a protective central region, the protective central region being made up of a layer of foam cushioning material covered with a layer of flexible plastic-type material which together provide a cushioning effect to protect the outer surface of the vehicle from hail and other falling objects; Fastening elements are provided for attaching the flexible blanket to the outer surface of the vehicle. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140479 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE, AND DOOR HANDLE AND VEHICLE DOOR HAVING ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE - A technique for realizing effective transmission between a door handle and a vehicle door is provided. The present invention teaches an electromagnetic coupling device electromagnetically connecting a door handle side circuit | 2011-06-16 |
20110140480 | PARTITION STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR INSTALLATION PART - A partition structure for absorbing an impact energy applied to the partition for petitioning a vehicle room includes a cover, a plurality of reinforcing member (wires) arranged with an interval in the vehicle width direction inside the cover, and a belt arranged behind the reinforcing member so as to intersect the reinforcing member. An installation structure for an installation part fixes an installation part to an installation target member by engaging and screwing the bolt with nut. A fixing seat is formed on a back surface of the installation target member integrally with the installation target member. A bolt is arranged in the fixing seat through the installation target member, and a holding part holding a nut on a back surface side of the seating face to prevent the nut from rotating. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140481 | STRUCTURAL BODY PILLAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STRUCTURAL BODY PILLAR - A structural body pillar is provided for a motor vehicle having a structural component. The structural component is designed as closed hollow profile and extends in a longitudinal direction of the structural body pillar. Furthermore, the structural body pillar comprises a facing. The facing comprises an elastic material and is arranged in the direction of an outer side of the motor vehicle above the structural component. The structural component is designed unitarily and on a first side provides a support surface for a window of the motor vehicle. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140482 | SILL PANEL - A sill panel made of plastic extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is connected to the vehicle body. The sill panel is of an arched configuration and has an upper, upright fastening flange, which is connected to the vehicle body by fastening devices. Vertically oriented, upwardly open slots are provided in the fastening flange, between the fastening devices. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140483 | Vehicle Fuel Storage System - A system for integrating and embedding a fuel storage tank in the roof of an automotive vehicle is provided. The automotive vehicle may include a roof assembly having inner roof panels and outer roof panels. The roof panels may define a cavity that protrudes into the passenger compartment below the roof line of the automotive vehicle. A pressurized fuel tank may be disposed within the cavity of the roof assembly. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140484 | Multi-Function Chair - A multi-function includes a treadmill, elastic pull ropes for exercise and a massage device which is manually controlled. The treadmill is disposed under a chair seat. When in use, the treadmill is pulled out. When not in use, the treadmill is retracted under the chair. The elastic pull ropes are disposed at two sides of a back pad of the chair to be pulled up and down for the user to do hand exercises. The massage device is disposed behind the back pad of the chair. The massage device has a massage assembly which can be inclined forward to massage the user's head, neck and shoulder. When not in use, the massage assembly is inclined rearward. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140485 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat including at least two components connected, directly or indirectly, by an adjustment mechanism. A locking means is provided, arranged to lock the two components relative to each other when predetermined conditions are experienced, to restrict relative movement of the two components. The locking means may be arranged to engage when a vehicle in which the seat is mounted is involved in an impact. The locking means reduces the amount of relative movement of seat components owing to compliance in seat adjustment mechanism in the event of a vehicle impact. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140486 | COUPLING/UNCOUPLING DEVICE FOR A TRANSMISSION MEANS IN PARTICULAR ON A VEHICLE SEAT WITH A CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST AND VEHICLE SEAT - A coupling/uncoupling device is disclosed for joining and disjoining first and second segments of a transmission and/or connection means. An end fitting of the device is arranged on the first segment. The end fitting creates a snap connection with a receiver part arranged on the second segment. The device may be adapted for use in vehicles, such as for a vehicle seat, a tailgate, an engine cover, a storage compartment, a battery pole connection, or for securing transported or loaded items. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140487 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH CUSHION PLATE - A vehicle seat comprises a rectangular-shaped seat back frame having right and left side frames; a flexible plate member provided between the right and left side frames; a seat back cushion provided in front of the flexible plate member; a mechanism for pushing the seat back cushion to a front direction by forwardly protruding the flexible plate member that results from the flexible plate member being bent; a headrest for supporting a head of a seat occupant, wherein the headrest is forwardly movably connected to the right and left side frames via right and left link members; and a rear-end collision detecting plate disposed at a portion of the seat back frame behind the seat occupant, wherein the rear-end collision detecting plate detects rearward movement of the seat occupant. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140488 | SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A seat assembly for a vehicle comprises a seat bottom and a seat back rotatably coupled to the seat bottom. The seat bottom can selectively rotate about a rotational axis in forward rotation for absorbing energy from an impact of an occupant seated behind the seat back striking the seat back from behind. An extension is fixed relative to the seat back is spaced about the rotational axis from the seat back and a member is coupled to the extension and to the seat bottom. The extension selectively supports the seat back in the upright position. The extension is deformable relative to the member when the seat back rotates in the forward rotation so that the extension deforms to absorb energy in forward rotation. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140489 | Child Support Strap - A child restraining system for a vehicle the system comprising: at least one web ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140490 | Furniture Protection Systems and Method - Some embodiments of a furniture cover device provide a protective covering for a selected furniture piece, such as a couch, loveseat, or chair, and the furniture cover device can be readily removed or repositioned by user. In particular embodiments, the furniture cover device includes a main body comprising a flexible web and a plurality of elongate anchor members extending in a parallel manner through the flexible web. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140491 | BASE RETAINING SYSTEM WITH A BELT TENSION INDICATOR - An infant safety seat with an adjustable accommodating space includes a multi-layer cushioning insert which is detachably insertable into an infant safety seat for accommodating an infant in different stages of growth with different sizes. The multi-layer cushioning insert comprises a first cushioning part and a second cushioning part both may detachably to overlap each other and connect into the accommodating space to provide the necessary support for keeping an infant in proper postural position. The first cushioning part includes a U-shaped head cushion part, U-shaped body cushion part and U-shaped leg cushion part for restricting the side moving of the infant. Further, for accommodating a smaller infant, the second cushioning part can be detachably overlapped onto the first cushioning part for further reducing the side moving space and upright moving space of the baby in the infant safety seat. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140492 | AN INCLUSIVE CHAIR - A chair includes a seat and a supporting structure associated for positioning of the seat in an orientation in which the seat has a downward inclination towards its front edge. The supporting structure includes an elongate member on each side of the chair, each member extending substantially continuously between the seat and a rearward region of the chair via a floor-engaging region of the supporting structure. Each elongate member has a generally loop-shaped configuration, with the seat end region of the elongate member overlying the opposite end region of the elongate member, and has an inherent resilience with a bias in which the seat end region is spaced from the opposite end region in the unoccupied state of the chair and the seat has the desired forwardly-downward inclination, wherein the resilience is selected such that the seat end region approaches or comes into engagement with the opposite end region when the chair is occupied. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140493 | ADJUSTMENT FITTING - An adjustment fitting, in particular for a vehicle seat, includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotationally adjusted relative to the first fitting part about an axis of rotation. An external gear, which has internal teeth and into which an internal gear that is associated with the second fitting part and has external teeth is inserted eccentrically to the axis of rotation like an eccentric gear, is associated with the first fitting part. The internal gear forms an eccentric receiving space towards the axis of rotation. The adjustment fitting further comprises an eccentric member that is rotatably inserted into the eccentric receiving space, and a drive shaft for driving the eccentric member. The external gear is designed as a ring gear that has a bottom and an external wall which axially extends beyond the internal teeth and embraces the external teeth of the internal gear by means of a radially inward-oriented collar. In addition, the internal gear comprises an internal wall which axially extends beyond the external teeth and axially penetrates the collar. The fitting parts are thus securely fastened in the axial direction while access is made easy, especially for mounting the adjustment fitting on a vehicle seat or a seat adapter. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140494 | ADJUSTMENT FITTING - An adjustment fitting, in particular for a vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotationally adjusted relative to the first part about an axis of rotation. An external gear, which has internal teeth and into which an internal gear that is associated with the second fitting part and has external teeth is inserted eccentrically to the axis of rotation like an eccentric gear, is associated with the first fitting part. The internal gear forms an eccentric receiving space towards the axis of rotation. The adjustment fitting further comprises an eccentric member that is rotatably inserted into the eccentric receiving space, and a drive shaft for driving the eccentric member. The external gear is designed as a ring gear that has a bottom and an external wall which axially extends beyond the internal teeth. Furthermore, a holding element is provided which can be axially slid against the internal gear in the external wall, is mounted on the external wall, and secures the internal gear against the bottom of the ring gear. The holding element allows the axial tolerance between the internal gear and the external gear to be adjusted. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140495 | Head and Neck Support Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of the invention provide a head and neck support apparatus for a person in a seat. The apparatus includes a body with a recessed lunar area and side portions on either side of the lunar area. The apparatus also includes one or more extensions on either side of the body, and an attachment portion coupled to the extensions. The attachment portion secures at least a portion of the apparatus against the person's chest when the apparatus is removably coupled to the seat or positioned around the seat. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140496 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - There is disclosed herein a hinge assembly comprising a mandrel having a longitudinal axis. A first arm is rotationally fixed relative to the mandrel and extends from one end of the mandrel generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A second arm is rotatably connected relative to the mandrel about the longitudinal axis and extends from the opposite end of the mandrel generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A coil spring is sleeved over and snugly surrounds the mandrel. Relative rotation of the first arm and the second arm in an opposite direction tightens the spring around the mandrel. Tightening of the spring generates resistance to relative rotation of the first arm and the second arm. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140497 | Armrest for a chair - An armrest for a chair is provided which has an improved anti-rotation and mechanical connection between an armrest body and a frame tube of the chair. The end of the frame tube is mechanically deformed or is shaped so as to have a non-circular profile with a central opening defined by inwardly projecting arcuate surfaces of the frame tube. The armrest includes a cooperating, non-circular socket which fits onto the frame tube wherein a suitable fastener is threaded downwardly into direct, self-threading engagement with an upper opening formed in the end of the frame tube. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140498 | Armrest Assembly that can Adjust its Leftward and Rightward Positions - An armrest assembly includes a mounting bracket, a limit member mounted on the mounting bracket, and an armrest support mounted on the limit member. The bottom of the mounting bracket is provided with a slideway which has a first side provided with an upright limit face and a second side provided with an oblique limit face. The limit member has a first side provided with an upright mating face abutting the upright limit face and a second side provided with an oblique mating face abutting the oblique limit face. Thus, the upright mating face and the oblique mating face are limited by the upright limit face and the oblique limit face respectively, so that the limit member is moved in the slideway smoothly and stably without producing any vibration to facilitate movement of the armrest support relative to the mounting bracket. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140499 | MODULAR TRANSIT SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a modular transit system having a track system and/or modular seating that can be used to modify a transit car. The track system can support a variety of attachments to allow the transit car to be reconfigured. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable furnishing system is de-mountably mountable to a generally vertical wall. The adjustable furnishing system comprises a mounting structure carried by the wall, a support frame having opposite first and second ends, and a furnishing carried by the support frame. The first end of the support frame releasably attaches to the mounting structure and the mounting structure supports the support frame in a cantilevered position with the second end extending outwardly from the wall with the furnishing carried thereon. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140500 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LAYERED SEATING ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly layered vehicle seat assembly and a method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a cushion composite comprising a structural layer and a cushion layer adjacent to the structural layer, and a trim material secured over the cushion composite. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140501 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND SEAT BELT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - To allow a seat belt retractor to be easily assembled and to be made compact while effectively operating a pretensioner and an energy absorbing mechanism. A plurality of balls | 2011-06-16 |
20110140502 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND SEAT BELT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - To effectively operate a pretensioner using a plurality of balls and an energy absorption mechanism, to simplify the structure of an exhaust passage in the pretensioner, and to facilitate the working process of the exhaust passage. A pretensioner | 2011-06-16 |
20110140503 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - The disclosed seat belt retractor may include a spool for retracting a seat belt, a torsion bar, a pre-tensioner, and a locking device. The torsion bar may disposed inside the spool, wherein one side of the torsion bar is connected to the spool, and configured to absorb energy of movement of an occupant while being deformed under torsion. The pre-tensioner may be positioned at one side of the spool and configured to generate a rotating drive force for rotating the spool in a retracting direction in a condition of rapid deceleration of a motor vehicle. The locking device may be capable of locking another side of the spool such that a rotation of the spool in a withdrawal direction is suppressed at both an operating time of the pre-tensioner and a non-operating time of the pre-tensioner. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAT BELT CONTROL - A system is provided for utilizing belt movement information in a motorized seat belt (MSB) control system algorithm to achieve better levels of comfort and safety. The MSB control system algorithm controls execution of multiple modes including a no friction mode, a stowage mode, a slack reduction mode, an out of position warning mode, a medium pull-back mode, and a high pull-back mode. The MSB control system algorithm also controls execution of a low power mode initiated after the other vehicle modules are put to sleep to provide the ability to stow the seat belt after the vehicle has been turned off for some period of time. The MSB control system algorithm also controls belt monitoring functions defined based on a buckle switch state that indicates the buckled or unbuckled state of the seat belt. Belt monitoring consists of belt movement being converted to counts based on a resolution provided by a belt movement sensor. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140505 | Automotive Machine For Producing Carriageways - In an automotive machine ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110140506 | Vehicle Seat - The invention relates to a vehicle hybrid wheel comprising a formed steel rim ring and a wheel disk, manufactured as a light-alloy casting having a concentrically formed disk edge, on which the rim ring bears at least partially at multiple, spaced contact points for rotationally fixed connection to the wheel disk. In order to ensure an adequate force flux between the rim ring and the wheel disk, the wheel disk is provided with a circumferentially formed depression, in which a circumferential edge of the rim ring, angled radially outwards in relation to a bead seat section formed on the rim ring, engages by positive interlock and/or force closure. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140507 | WHEEL WITH INCREASED INTERIOR LIP DEPTH - Disclosed are various embodiments of wheels having an increased interior lip depth. In some embodiments, the wheel can include a wheel barrel having a register formed on the inner surface thereof. A wheel center piece can have a junction rim secured to the register. The wheel center piece can include a center portion configured to be secured to a vehicle. The wheel center piece can include spokes which extend radially outwardly from the center portion and axial extenders which connect the radially outward ends of the spokes to the junction rim. The axial extenders can function to increase the size of the cavity formed between the wheel center piece and the inboard end of the wheel. Thus, the cavity can have a volume sufficient to accommodate mechanical components of the vehicle while allowing the register can be formed relatively close to the inboard side of the wheel, thereby increasing the depth of the interior lip extending from the outboard end of the wheel to the junction rim. In some embodiments, a one-piece wheel may be configured to have the appearance of being a multi-piece wheel having an increased interior lip depth. In some embodiments, a wheel component covering insert may be applied to the inner surface of the wheel barrel. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140508 | Method for operating a hydraulically working brake system, and brake system - A method for operating a hydraulically working brake system of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having at least one brake line assigned to at least one wheel brake, the brake line being connected or connectable via a switchable valve to the high pressure side of a pump unit for brake fluid. It is provided that the valve is closed when an unexpected pressure drop is detected in the brake line. Also described is a brake system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140509 | Sealing Assembly and Track Hinge including the Same - A sealing assembly provides a seal between first and second parts that are movable relative to each other. The sealing assembly comprises an elastic ring having an annular sealing lip configured to fixedly and sealingly abut on the first part. A sealing ring includes a sealing edge configured to sealingly abut on a sliding surface of the second part. A supporting ring is fixedly connected with the elastic ring and is inserted between the elastic ring and the sealing ring. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140510 | CRAWLER TRACK HAVING REPLACEABLE CAULKS - A crawler track device includes a plurality of crawler track pads, each coupled to form a continuous crawler track, wherein each of the plurality of crawler track pads includes at least one mounting hole configured to removably receive at least one of a plurality of caulk devices that each protrude from an upper surface of the crawler track pad. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140511 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR WIND TURBINE AND WIND TURBINE FARM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A method of operating a wind turbine includes energizing at least a portion of a power conversion assembly via an alternating current (AC) power source. The method also includes converting AC power to direct current (DC) power having a DC component and an AC component via the power conversion assembly. The method further includes transmitting the DC component and the AC component through a DC power transmission line. The method also includes separating the DC component from the AC component. The method further includes transmitting the AC component to at least one wind turbine electrical device. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140512 | EMBEDDED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HAVING MULTIPLE GROUND REFERENCES - A system configured to facilitate wireless communications between different ground planes is provided. The system may rely on bi-directional communications between galvanically isolated components to support any number of operations, including but not limited operations associated with supporting wireless message communications between three or more isolated ground planes, such as but not limited to supporting communications between three or more ground planes included within an onboard vehicle charger. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140513 | ELECTRIC ACCUMULATOR UTILIZING AN ULTRA-CAPACITOR ARRAY - Disclosed is an electric accumulator for selectively operating at least one aircraft device. The electric accumulator includes an ultra-capacitor array for storing electrical energy, which can later be used to power an aircraft device. The stored electrical energy can also be used as a source of emergency backup power. The distribution of the electrical energy is controlled by a power distribution controller. The electric accumulator may be charged by a power source on an aircraft, or it may be pre-charged by an external power source. | 2011-06-16 |
20110140514 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ALL AIRBAGS FOR A VEHICLE, A CONTROL UNIT FOR FORMING A CONTROL SIGNAL FOR ALL AIRBAGS FOR A VEHICLE, AND A SYSTEM OF THE DEVICE AND THE CONTROL UNIT - A device for controlling all airbags for a vehicle is provided, and also a control unit for forming a control signal for all airbags for a vehicle, as well as a system of this device and this control unit. The device has a trigger circuit control and also an energy reserve, in order to control power switches in a trigger circuit as a function of the control signal that comes from the control unit, and to use the energy from the energy reserve to trigger the trigger elements for the airbags. The control unit receives at least parts of the energy supply from the device. | 2011-06-16 |