| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 417015000 | With control of pump drive transmission | 23 |
| 20080232975 | Pressure-operated mechanism and water pump including the same - A pulley is fixed to a housing of a water pump, the pulley being connected to an output shaft of an internal combustion engine so that the pulley is driven through the output shaft. In the housing, a slider moves to and fro due to a change in pressure in a pressure chamber, which causes the magnetic flux passing through a magnet and an inductor ring of a rotary cylinder to vary, so that the driving force of the internal combustion engine is variably transmitted to the rotary cylinder. The pressure chamber is connected to an intake air passage and an atmospheric air introducing portion through a pressure path, and the state of communication is changed by a VSV. The pressure passage is provided with an orifice for preventing rapid change in pressure in the pressure chamber when the VSV is switched | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080292470 | Compressor driving torque estimating apparatus - A compressor drive torque estimating device to be adapted for a system provided with a refrigeration cycle in which a refrigerant is circulated by a compressor driven by a drive source mounted in a vehicle, comprising heat load detecting means for detecting a heat load of the refrigeration cycle, a storage unit storing a plurality of estimated drive torque characteristics establishing correlation between a drive torque change characteristic of the compressor and an elapsed time from a time of start of operation of the compressor, an estimated drive torque characteristic selecting means for selecting the one of the plurality of estimated drive torque characteristics stored in the storage unit based on detected values detected by the heat load detecting means, and an estimated drive torque calculating means for calculating an estimated drive torque of the compressor based on the estimated drive torque characteristic selected by the estimated drive torque characteristic selecting means. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110033314 | Systems and Methods for Automatic Forward Phasing Determination in a Downhole Pump System - Systems and methods for controlling an electrical drive such as is used with electric submersible pumps used in downhole oil production, wherein the drive automatically determines the proper phasing to drive the pump motor in a forward direction. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a drive signal having an initial phasing and driving the pump to establish a column of fluid in the borehole. The drive signal is then discontinued, allowing the column of fluid to fall through the pump and cause the pump to backspin and generate a signal having phasing corresponding to the reverse rotational direction. The forward phasing is then determined to be the opposite of the phasing corresponding to the reverse rotational direction. The pump can be restarted in the forward direction, or an operator can be notified of the proper phasing to produce forward rotation of the pump. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110135498 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSISTED DIRECT START CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for pressurizing a transmission hydraulic circuit including a transmission mechanical pump coupled to an engine though a gearbox. One example method comprises, during an engine start, adjusting a speed ratio between the transmission pump and the engine between a first speed ratio and a second speed ratio, the pump rotating faster relative to the engine at the first speed ratio as compared with the second speed ratio. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110176932 | HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR A POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A hydraulic fluid circuit for a power transmission device includes a first hydraulic circuit segment fluidly decoupled from a second hydraulic circuit segment. A hydraulic pump includes a first fluidic pumping element and a second fluidic pumping element. The first fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the second hydraulic circuit segment. The first fluidic pumping element is controllable to a first pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic flow rate in the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element is controllable to a second pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic pressure in the second hydraulic circuit segment. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110286858 | WATER PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure relates a water pump control system for an internal combustion engine, and a method for operating an internal combustion engine including a clutch-controlled water pump. The water pump control system and method provide protection of the pump impeller during dry pump operation, such as when a watercraft engine is started while the watercraft is out of water, by turning off the clutch-controlled pump when no water is detected at the inlet of the water pump. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120134847 | PUMP HAVING VENTING AND NON-VENTING PISTON RETURN - Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120237361 | AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR OVER-TORQUE PROTECTOR - An automotive air conditioning compressor assembly that includes a compressor capable of exhibiting an over-torque condition, an electromagnetic clutch, and an over-torque protection device located between the compressor and the accessory drive. The over-torque protection device is configured to decouple the compressor and the accessory drive when the over-torque condition occurs. The over-torque protection device uses a frangible part that breaks when an over-torque condition occurs and parts equipped with helical ramps to force the rotor and stator of the clutch apart to disengage the compressor from the vehicle accessory drive. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130323081 | TURBOPUMP - The invention relates to a field of feeding reaction engines, and in particular a turbopump | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130343908 | Clutch Compressor and Power Steering Pump Arrangement, and Method for Controlling the Same - A vehicle has a drive shaft which transmits torque onto a first drive, a clutch compressor, and a power steering pump. The power steering pump is driven by an output shaft which transmits torque from the first drive onto the power steering pump. A method is provided for controlling the power steering pump and the clutch compressor in the vehicle. An additional output shaft is provided for driving the clutch compressor. The additional output shaft is arranged on a second drive onto which torque is transmitted by the drive shaft which is driven by the engine. The additional output shaft transmits torque from the second drive onto the clutch compressor. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140079560 | HYDRAULIC OIL WELL PUMPING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PUMPING HYDROCARBON FLUIDS FROM A WELLBORE - A hydraulic oil well pumping system is provided. The system uses a pump to exert hydraulic pressure against a reciprocating piston over a wellbore. The piston is connected to a rod string and downhole pump for pumping oil from a wellbore. The system includes an electronic control system that controls movement of the piston as it moves between the upper and lower rod positions by cycling the hydraulic system between (i) an “upstroke” condition wherein the pump is pumping oil through the oil line into the hydraulic cylinder to move the piston to its upper rod position, and (ii) a “neutral” condition wherein the pump is no longer pumping oil into the hydraulic cylinder, but is allowing oil to flow back through the oil line in response to gravitational fall of the piston. The control system is programmed to cycle based upon a volumetric calculation of hydraulic oil in the cylinder without reference to position sensors along the wellhead. Wellhead conditions or placement of the hydraulic cylinder inside the wellbore may prohibit attaching physical sensors at the wellhead. A method for pumping oil from a wellbore using such a system is also provided herein. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140105755 | PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMP - An electric submersible progressing cavity pump (ESPCP) assembly that restricts reverse rotation of the pump motor and provides for efficient motor shutdown in the event of reverse rotation is disclosed. When the ESPCP rotates in a reverse direction, components associated with the rotating motor shaft stop rotation of the shaft to increase the torque and current of the motor, and the increased torque/current on the motor actuates a torque or current limit switch to shut off the motor. Also, particle and gas separation mechanisms are disclosed, which separate particulates and gas from the fluid flowing into the pump so that the fluid that reaches the rotor and stator assembly has a higher proportion of liquid than the resident well fluid. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140147288 | PUMP ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR PUMP OPERATION - Method and apparatus for controlling a moveable pumping diaphragm and a liquid color diaphragm pump, including a housing, a movable pin slidably residing within the housing, a potentiometer connected to and residing within the housing for sensing movement of the pin, riding against the diaphragm of the pump and a spring for biasing the pin against the diaphragm. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140322031 | AIR-COMPRESSING DEVICE FOR A CYCLE - The air-compressing device for a cycle has a crank set. The device includes at least one cartridge for storing compressed air, and a compressor, connected to the cartridge. The compressor includes a device for engaging with the crank set and a first and a second compression chamber, each chamber provided with an air piston. The device for engaging is connected to each piston and translatably drives the stroke of each piston so as to carry out compression in the respective chamber. The first chamber is connected to the second chamber so as to transfer the compressed air within the first chamber to the second chamber when compression is being carried out in the latter. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140377079 | PROPELLER ROTOR AND ENGINE OVERSPEED CONTROL - An electromagnetic device for overspeed control of a propeller driven by an engine shaft comprises a clutch, an eddy-current coupler, and an electromagnetic brake. The clutch is disposed to mechanically decouple the propeller from the engine shaft. The eddy current coupler is disposed to electromagnetically couple the propeller to the engine shaft when the clutch mechanically decouples the propeller from the engine shaft. The electronic brake is disposed to artificially load the engine shaft when the propeller load on the engine shaft is reduced by mechanically decoupling the propeller from the engine shaft. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150147189 | Two-Stage Linear Peristaltic Pump Mechanism - This invention discloses a peristaltic pump composed of a two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism, which engages in different functions, charging and pumping a fluid to a patient. This peristaltic pump is capable of restoring the crushed tubing, caused by repeated compression or crushing of the tubing by peristaltic fingers, to its original circular cross sectional area so that it can provide a precise flow rate. The two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism substantially improves the consistency of a flow rate over time and extends the usefulness of peristaltic pumps to applications where they could not otherwise be used. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150316067 | ROTARY ADJUSTMENT CONTROLLER OF AN AIR PUMP - A rotary adjustment controller of an air pump has a casing, a micro switch, an air pressure sensing film, and a control mechanism. The control mechanism has a bolt, a nut, and a turning button. The nut is screwed on the bolt. The micro switch is securely mounted on and moves along with the nut. The turning button selectively drives the bolt to rotate. With turning the turning button to rotate the bolt, the micro switch selectively departs from or approaches the air pressure sensing film. Positions of the micro switch are adjusted steplessly, so an inflatable article can be inflated to a desired hardness. The rotary adjustment controller has simplified structure and can be operated conveniently and rapidly. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160003236 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE OPERATING PARAMETERS OF A PUMPING UNIT FOR USE WITH WELLS - Methods and apparatus to determine operating parameters of a pumping unit for use with wells are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a housing and a processor positioned in the housing. The processor is to determine a rate at which to operate a motor of a pumping unit to enable a load imparted on a polished rod of the pumping unit to be within a threshold of a reference load or to enable a speed of the polished rod to be within a threshold of a reference speed. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160040676 | HYBRID COOLANT PUMP - A hybrid coolant pump with two modes of operation, an electric motor operation and a mechanical pulley-driven operation. A friction clutch assembly is positioned inside the motor housing and includes a softening spring which minimizes parasitic clutch power consumption. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160040677 | COOLANT PUMP WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE AND MECHANICAL DRIVE - The invention relates to a coolant pump ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160186670 | FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel system includes a centrifugal pump which pressurizes and delivers fuel that is supplied to an aircraft engine, and a transmission which connects the engine and the centrifugal pump to each other, is able to regulate a gear ratio and which modifies and transmits a rotational speed of rotational power that is output from the engine to the centrifugal pump. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20190145390 | HYDRAULIC PUMP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145412 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE DRIVEN CONTROL | 05-16-2019 |
