08th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150047288 | FLUSH BACKING PLATE AND RELATED WALL ASSEMBLIES - An innovative flush mountable backing plate useful in the construction of sheet-metal wall assemblies is disclosed herein. The flush mountable backing plate is generally comprised of a flat piece of sheet-metal that defines a central web section having an end return flange positioned at one end and an end tab positioned at the other end, wherein the end return flange is perpendicular to the web section, while the end tab is coplanar with the web section; and a flexible bend section interposed between the end tab and the central web section, wherein the bend section defines a trough that runs perpendicular to the central web section, and wherein the trough is sized and configured to receive and does receive an inwardly directed return of one of the C-shaped studs. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047289 | Structural Insulated Composite Floor Panel System - The invention is a floor that consists of structural insulated composite panels (SICP) made of an expanded polystyrene or polyurethane core and fiberglass reinforced phenolic resin outer skins. The density of the core and the thickness and fiberglass component of the skin as well as the thickness of the panel can be modified depending on the application. The floor panels are supported along the ends by the walls acting as deep beams by a bolt and angle system or by a “Strong Dog” system as well as by an Offset Adjustable Foundation Leg system. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047290 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A DRILLING RIG STRUCTURE - A transportable drilling rig having a self-elevating drill floor includes a base structure comprising multiple base towers that can be transported to a wellsite and positioned around an intended wellbore location. A horizontal base frame is installed between lower regions of the towers to form a stable rig base structure, and a drill floor can then be constructed over the base frame and between the base towers. A suitable rig mast can then be erected on the drill floor. Floor-lifting cables are anchored to upper regions of the base towers and disposable around corresponding sheave assemblies associated with the drill floor. The free ends of the floor-lifting cables can be engaged by the traveling block in the rig mast, whereupon the rig's drawworks can be actuated to elevate the drill floor and mast as required and then locked to the base towers. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047291 | Strong Dog Panel Connection System - This is a Panel Connection System for structured panel buildings consisting of a strong dog panel connection system that connects structural insulated composite roof, wall and floor panels to each other and to other surfaces such as floors and walls. It uses dog panel as connectors between the panels. The system consists of two parts: A) the field installed Strong Dog type one strip for wall to wall and certain roof to wall connections, and the field installed Strong Dog | 2015-02-19 |
20150047292 | Forming Device and Construction Method Using Forming Device - Provided is a forming device for forming an adhesive composition so that tiles can be reliably laid on a laying surface. A forming device for forming an adhesive composition into a ridged shape in a laying surface on which tiles are laid is characterized by being provided with: a stationary blade ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047293 | CEILING TILE SYSTEM - A ceiling structure includes a suspended framework having a plurality of main runners and a plurality of cross runners interconnected to define an array of tile receiving openings and a plurality of ceiling tiles positioned within the array of tile receiving openings, each of the plurality of ceiling tiles having a plurality of magnets positioned at a peripheral portion thereof which are configured to magnetically couple the ceiling tile within a respective one of the tile receiving openings with the ceiling tile abutting a respective mounting frame. Related methods are also provided. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047294 | Motor-Line Reinforcement for Strengthening Brick or Block Walls - A reinforcement tie for structural use which comprises two longitudinal bars or plates connected by internal bars or plates, ending in a female end and a male end that is narrower than the female one. In at least one of the male and female ends the cross section of the corresponding internal bars or plates is, totally or partially, less than the cross section of the other internal bars or plates, or in at least one of the male and female ends, the corresponding internal bars or plates have an area where the bar or plate changes direction, with this area forming an entrance slot. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047295 | PUSHING DEVICE, TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT AND PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a pushing device ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047296 | HORIZONTAL TRANSVERSE SEALING UNIT - The invention relates to a horizontal transverse sealing unit, in particular for a horizontal tubular bag machine for sealing at least one tubular film around at least one object to be packaged, having a first and a second rotational axis ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047297 | METHOD AND DEVICES RELATING TO PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DISPLAY - A method is provided, including providing a first packaging support having a predetermined first count of first platforms, each first platform being defined by a predetermined width; providing a second packaging support having a predetermined second count of second platforms, each second platform being defined by a predetermined width; inserting the first and second packaging supports into an outer carton; inserting a predetermined third count of products into the outer carton, wherein the first and second packaging supports provide for stable positioning of the predetermined third count of products during shipment to and display at a retailer's establishment. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047298 | METHOD OF FORMING A VACUUM PACKED COMPRESSED NETTING SLEEVE FOR IN SITU MANUFACTURE OF COMPOST FILTER SOCKS AND METHOD OF FORMING COMPOST FILTER SOCKS USING SAME - A method of forming a vacuum packed compressed netting sleeve for in situ formation of a compost filter sock comprises the steps of: providing a sleeve of netting material having at least one open end; bunching the sleeve of netting material primarily along a longitudinal axis, whereby each open end of the netting material remains accessible to form a compression bundle netting material; placing the compression bundle netting material in a sealable weatherproof bag; drawing a vacuum in the bag to compress the compression bundle netting material; and sealing the bag. A mechanical fastener capable of securing a compression bundle netting sleeve in position may be provided within in the bag. The bag may efficiently store remnants of the netting sleeve at the end of given manufacturing runs. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047299 | METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER AND CONTAINER CAPABLE OF BEING FILLED - Provided is a method for filling a container with a liquid in which the container is filled via an opening of the container and an internal volume of the container increases during the filling process and the internal volume of the filled volume is at least twice the volume of the unfilled container. Also provided is a device for filling containers, and a container having an opening, a base region, and a main body integrally formed with the opening and the base region, the main body being bent by a specified bending angle around a specified circumferential folding edge of the main body in such a way that the opening of the container is arranged closer to the base region than the circumferential folding edge is, wherein the position of the folding edge relative to the base region of the container can be changed during an expansion of the container. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047300 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPENING BAGS WHILE MAINTAINING A CONTINUOUS STRIP OF BAG PRECURSORS - Transforming machines for changing a strip of unopened bag precursors into open bag precursors are disclosed that include a drive motor, a separation station, a sensor electrically connected to a controller that is electrically connected to components of the separation station. The separation station includes a first roller, a separation roller driven by the drive motor, and a pressure device having an actuator selectively activating the pressure device to apply pressure to the strip of unopened bag precursors passing over the first roller. In operation, the controller, based on a signal from the sensor, determines when perforations are located in a gap between the pressure device and the separation roller and at that time signals the actuator to activate the pressure device, with the drive motor driving the separation roller, thereby separating the perforations in a first film layer, but not the perforations in a second film layer. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047301 | ROTARY WRAPPING MACHINE FOR PACKAGING OBJECTS - A rotary wrapping machine ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047302 | ADJUSTABLE FRAME FOR A RIDING SADDLE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE DISASSEMBLY - The adjustable frame for a riding saddle includes a saddle tree arranged on a portion of a riding saddle and having two longitudinal arms and at least one rotatable continuous part, passing through the saddle tree. An upper portion of the rail is easily accessible without requiring the disassembly of any component. The opening and closing of the reinforcement parts of the saddle tree, that are driven by the rotatable continuous part using a simple Allen wrench, are enabled. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047303 | Long-Wear Equine Diagnostic Boot - A long-wear equine diagnostic boot for use on the lower leg of a horse has a plurality of alignment ribs for locating a bladder against the horse's limb when the boot is secured to the horse's leg. An electronic diagnostic device retained and secured in the boot inflates the bladder upon activation to urge the bladder for engagement against the horse. The bladder transmits a signal via a pulse transmission tube to the electronic device. The boot is constructed of latex-free, breathable, lightweight, washable material which allows for safe, long-wearing of the boot. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047304 | AXIAL FLOW-TYPE CYCLONE DUST COLLECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to an axial flow-type cyclone dust collection device including a main body and a plurality of guide vanes. The main body includes: a turning cylinder portion where dust gas is swirled; a dust gas inlet pipe and a de-dust gas discharge pipe which are arranged along the axis at the front and rear ends of the turning cylinder portion; and a dust collection port provided in the rear end area of the turning cylinder portion to guide the discharge of the centrifuged dust. The plurality of guide vanes are provided between the dust gas inlet pipe and the turning cylinder portion in the main body, and are radially arranged at a changing vane angle of which the lead-in angle in the front end with respect to the axis of the turning cylinder is different with the discharge angle in the rear end portion. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047305 | SEPARATION DEVICE COMPRISING A SWIRLER - Separation device comprising a swirler ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047306 | FILTER SYSTEM - A filter assembly for use with a vacuum apparatus and a hair clipper is disclosed. The assembly includes a top piece, a bottom piece, and a filter member. The top piece is formed having a generally circular perimeter with an inlet aperture located on the perimeter such that the inlet aperture is adapted for tangential acceptance of a vacuum hose. The specific arrangement of components, including the tangential position of the aperture, creates a hair collecting vortex within the assembly when a vacuum source is attached and activated. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047307 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURAL BODY - A honeycomb structural body Is made of cordierite ceramic, and composed of partition walls and cells. A cell density is changed continuously or step by step from a central section to an outer peripheral section in a radial direction. The honeycomb structural body has a relationship of M1>M2>M3, and a relationship of K12015-02-19 | |
20150047308 | CUTTING BLADE FOR A LAWN MOWER - A cutting blade for a lawn mower includes a body defining an aperture for mounting the cutting blade to the lawn mower, a cutting edge formed along at least a portion of the body, and a lift portion extending from the body away from the cutting edge. The lift portion has a generally teardrop-shaped profile | 2015-02-19 |
20150047309 | Crop Divider Hinge Kit and Method - Provided is a crop divider hinge kit and method of installation and use that facilitates do-it-yourself retrofitting of existing combine harvester heads to allow their crop dividers to pivot out of the way for transport. Hinge kits may be adapted for use with frames having a square tube portion and may comprise a replacement portion of square tubing pivotably connected with a sleeve portion adapted to receive therein and be affixed to a cut portion of the square tube frame. Quick-disconnect fastening mechanisms may be used in connection with hinge kits, including in connection with removably fastening crop divider support members. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047310 | MULCHING INSERT AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A MULCHING INSERT TO A LAWN MOWER - A system for mounting a mulching insert to a lawn mower includes a cutting deck configured to receive the mulching insert and a spindle extending from the cutting deck. The spindle is configured to support a cutting blade for rotation relative to the cutting deck. The system also includes a spindle housing mounted to the cutting deck and surrounding the spindle. The system further includes a mounting member coupled to the spindle housing. The mounting member is configured to support the mulching insert within the cutting deck. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047311 | WRAP DEVICE FOR A ROUND MODULE BUILDER - A wrap device for communicating a wrap to a bale chamber of a round module builder. The round module builder comprises a bale sheave for driving a bale belt to wrap a round module with the wrap. The wrap device comprises a wrap floor. A wrap floor linkage couples the wrap floor to the round module builder. A first sheave and a second sheave are coupled to the wrap floor. A wrap floor belt is supported by the first and second sheaves. An actuator is coupled to at least one of the wrap floor linkage and the wrap floor to move the wrap floor from a disengaged position to an engaged position. In the disengaged position, the wrap is not communicated to the bale chamber. In the engaged position, the wrap floor belt engages the bale belt and communicates the wrap to the bale chamber. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047312 | Individually Articulating Automatic Transport Locks for Folding Implements - A latch to secure folding implements in a transport configuration. The latch is constructed so as to permit selective disengaging of the latch to allow the folding implement to be configured for operation. A latching mechanism with a pivoting portion engages a crossbar in latching. One of the latching mechanism or pivoting portion is suspended on an extension bar which is cantilevered and suspended from either a main frame or a folding arm. The latching system tolerates misalignment of the main frame and folding arms through the suspension system. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047313 | COMBUSTOR OF A GAS TURBINE WITH PRESSURE DROP OPTIMIZED LINER COOLING - A design for an effectively cooling a liner of a gas turbine combustor by means of convective cooling is disclosed. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047314 | INTAKE ARRANGEMENT IN GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT - An intake arrangement for a compressor in a gas turbine power plant includes at least a passageway having an elongated portion, and a circular portion at an end of the elongated portion. The circular portion may be arranged in proximity to the compressor at around a compressor inlet. The passageway may be divided at least circumferentially and radially across the entire elongated portion and at least partially across the circular portion to configure a plurality of flue gas and air inlet segments for respectively conveying flue gas and air streams therethrough. The flue and air gas streams from each of the respective plurality of flue gas and air inlet segments, converge to be blended into a target mass stream for being conveyed into the compressor. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047315 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE FLOW DUCT HAVING INTEGRATED HEAT EXCHANGER - A gas turbine engine flow duct comprising a flow duct disposed along an engine centerline of the gas turbine engine and defining a stream flow passage, and first and second rows of heat exchangers disposed along the engine centerline of the gas turbine engine and integrated in the flow duct in fluid communication with the stream flow passage of the flow duct. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047316 | MULTI-PULSE GAS GENERATOR AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A multi-pulse gas generator includes a pressure vessel, an outer propellant arranged in the pressure vessel and which has a tubular shape, an intermediate propellant arranged inside the outer propellant and which has a tubular shape, an inner propellant arranged inside the intermediate propellant and which has a tubular shape, an internal structure arranged inside the inner propellant and fixed to the pressure vessel, a first barrier membrane arranged between the outer propellant and the intermediate propellant so as to isolate the outer propellant and the intermediate propellant from each other, and a second barrier membrane arranged between the intermediate propellant and the inner propellant so as to isolate the intermediate propellant and the inner propellant from each other. The outer propellant is supported on its outer surface by the pressure vessel. The inner propellant is supported on its inner surface by the internal structure. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047317 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EGR CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for using compressor recirculation flow via a venturi to enhance low pressure EGR flow. The opening of a compressor recirculation valve can be adjusted based on EGR flow demand to recirculate cooled compressed air through a venturi while generating vacuum for drawing EGR. The approach allows for concurrent EGR control and surge control. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047318 | Supervisory Model Predictive Selective Catalytic Reduction Control Method - A method of controlling an aftertreatment system having a SCR catalyst and communicating with an engine electronic control module (ECM) is provided. The method may receive a plurality of system values corresponding to NH | 2015-02-19 |
20150047319 | VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF DETERMINING A REDUCTANT STORAGE CAPACITY SET POINT OF A SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION FILTER OF AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE - A vehicle and a method of determining a reductant storage capacity set point of a selective catalytic reduction filter (SCRF) of an exhaust treatment system of a vehicle are disclosed. The method includes determining a storage estimate of a reductant inside the SCRF and determining a particulate estimate in the SCRF representative of an amount of particulate matter collected inside the SCRF. The method also includes determining a particulate correction factor from the particulate estimate and calculating, via a controller, a set point value of the reductant in the SCRF by computing together the particulate correction factor and the storage estimate to determine the reductant storage capacity set point of the SCRF. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047320 | VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF UPDATING AGING OF A SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION FILTER OF AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE - A vehicle and method of updating aging of a selective catalytic reduction filter (SCRF) of an exhaust treatment system of the vehicle are disclosed. The method includes determining a desorption rate estimate of a catalyst of the SCRF and determining an ash volume estimate representative of an amount of ash collected inside the SCRF. The method also includes determining an ash correction factor from the ash volume estimate and calculating, via a controller, a corrected desorption rate value by multiplying the ash correction factor with the desorption rate estimate to update the aging of the SCRF. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047321 | Pressurized Tank Vehicular Fluid Delivery System - Systems and methods for delivering a vehicular fluid to a component of the vehicle. A reductant delivery system of a selective catalytic reduction system delivers the vehicular fluid to the component of the vehicle. The reductant delivery system includes a compressed air source, a tank in fluid communication with the compressed air source, a dosing module in fluid communication with the tank, and a control module electrically coupled to the compressed air source. The tank may contain a diesel exhaust fluid and the dosing module is in fluid communication with the component that receives the diesel exhaust fluid. The control module regulates an amount of air pressure in the tank to deliver the vehicular fluid to the dosing module. The system omits a vehicular fluid pump such that the compressed air from the compressed air source pressurizes the dosing module with the vehicular fluid. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047322 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST BACKFLOW - Various methods and systems are provided for blocking backflow of exhaust through an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one embodiment, a method comprises flowing exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage in a first direction from at least a first cylinder group of an engine to an intake manifold of the engine, the exhaust gas flowing in the first direction through a filter arranged in the EGR passage prior to reaching the intake manifold, and blocking flow of gas through the filter in a second, opposite direction with a mechanical one-way valve positioned in the EGR passage between the filter and the intake manifold. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047323 | MULTI-CELL STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOTIVE CATALYST SUPPORT - An exhaust system is described including an exhaust manifold having different length runners, with an emission control device housing a plurality of catalyst bricks, at least one of which having a multi-cell density. In this way, uneven exhaust mixing may be addressed without modifying packaging of the exhaust system. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047324 | Exhaust Gas System of an Internal Combustion Engine, and Method for Preparing a Reducing Agent Which is Introduced into the Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Gas - An exhaust gas system includes a reducing agent preparation section having a first cylindrical exhaust gas line pipe section opening approximately perpendicularly into a second exhaust gas line pipe section via an opening in a cylinder lateral surface of the second exhaust gas line pipe section. An injector unit for introducing the reducing agent into the exhaust gas is situated at the first exhaust gas line pipe section, upstream from the opening. The opening in the cylinder lateral surface of the second exhaust gas line pipe section has a larger extension in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the second exhaust gas line pipe section than transversely thereto. In a method using the reducing agent preparation section a rotating exhaust gas flow is formed within the second exhaust gas line pipe section. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047325 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING OF AN SCR SYSTEM - A method for cleaning an SCR system, wherein reducing agent is supplied to an exhaust flow upstream of an SCR catalyst ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047326 | Water Injection Exhaust Treatment System - An exhaust aftertreatment system may include a reductant supply and diluent supply conduits, an injector and a control module. The reductant supply conduit includes a first valve controlling a flow of reductant through the reductant supply conduit. The diluent supply conduit includes a second valve controlling a flow of diluent through the diluent supply conduit. The injector is in fluid communication with the reductant supply conduit and the diluent supply conduit and is configured to provide fluid to an exhaust stream. The control module may control the first valve to provide a targeted amount of reductant through the injector. The control module may control the second valve to maintain a fluid flow rate through the injector that is at or above a minimum flow rate threshold of the injector based on a difference between a flow rate through the reductant supply conduit and the minimum flow rate threshold. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047327 | COMPONENT CARRIER FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - A component carrier of a dosing system including a plurality of components for injecting a urea solution into the exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine comprises a base plate forming the component carrier, a plurality of inner flow channels integrated into the base plate, and an inlet port and an outlet port connecting the inner flow channels with the coolant circuit of the internal combustion engine. The component carrier is heated by flowing a fluid having an elevated temperature and circulating in the coolant circuit from the inlet port to the outlet port passing through the inner flow channels and transferring the heat from the fluid to the component carrier. The components of the dosing system mounted on the component carrier and in thermal contact with the component carrier are heated by heat transfer from the heated component carrier. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047328 | VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF UPDATING EFFICIENCY OF A SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION FILTER OF AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE - A vehicle and a method of updating efficiency of a selective catalytic reduction filter (SCRF) of an exhaust treatment system of the vehicle are disclosed. The method includes obtaining an initial calculated efficiency of the SCRF, via a controller, regarding one of a NOx conversion, a reductant absorption, a reductant desorption and a reductant oxidation. The method also includes determining a soot mass estimate in the SCRF representative of an amount of soot collected inside the SCRF and determining a soot correction factor from the soot mass estimate. The method further includes calculating, via the controller, an updated efficiency value of the SCRF by multiplying the soot correction factor and the initial calculated efficiency to update efficiency of the SCRF. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047329 | INJECTOR MOUNTING CONFIGURATION FOR AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a device for mounting an injector to an exhaust pipe. The device includes an injector mounting structure having an exterior surface configured for mounting the injector. The injector mounting structure also includes an interior surface arrangement defining an interior volume and a port for allowing the injector to inject a reductant into the interior volume. The interior surface arrangement is configured to prevent swirling of exhaust within the interior volume. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047330 | EXHAUST GAS MIXER AND SYSTEM - A device and a system are provided. The system may include a perforated barrier disposed within an exhaust stream downstream from the combustion chamber(s). The barrier may divide the exhaust stream radially and longitudinally. A mixing surface may be coupled with the perforated barrier which may define a path within the exhaust stream to impart a swirl to the exhaust stream. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047331 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR MACHINE - A hydraulic system for a machine is disclosed. The system includes an actuator configured to move a portion of the machine, a pump configured to supply pressurized fluid to the actuator, an accumulator fluidly coupled to the actuator, a valve arrangement configured to selectively direct the fluid discharged from the actuator to the accumulator for storage and to selectively direct the stored fluid from the accumulator to the actuator, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine an accumulator pressure, an actuator pressure, and an operational parameter associated with an implement system. Further, the controller is configured to determine an accumulator control mode. The controller determines an accumulator pressure leakage rate when the accumulator control mode is neutral. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047332 | HYDROSTATIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for converting pressure differentials to electricity is disclosed. Initially, a first chamber is empty and a second chamber holds compressed air/fluid. When the device is disposed in the large bodies of water, due to pressure difference inside the first chamber and the ambient pressure, water fills the first chamber. As the water passes through the first chamber, it turns the turbine or creates pressure difference in transducer to produce electricity. The device descends itself in the deeper water column due to added water in first chamber. When the device obtains equilibrium, the compressed air/fluid from second chamber is allowed to flow to the first chamber to evacuate the filled water. The evacuating water again turns the turbine or creates pressure difference in transducer to produce electricity. After evacuation of water, the device will ascend itself to a shallower depth and the process repeats. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047333 | HYDRAULIC ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLYING A CONSUMER - A hydraulic arrangement for supplying a consumer or actuator includes a first supply device that has at least one pump with an adjustable delivery volume. The hydraulic arrangement further includes a second supply device that is connected in parallel to the first supply device. The second supply device includes a loadable accumulator and a digitally regulated switching valve arrangement. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047334 | HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION DEVICE ENSURING GOOD DRIVEABILITY - The present disclosure is directed to a hydrostatic transmission apparatus including a pump, a first motor, and a second motor having two elementary motors, each of them and the first motor having feed/discharge first and second enclosures. In work mode and in road mode the second enclosure of the first elementary motor of the second motor and the first enclosure of the first motor are connected together in series, the second enclosure of the first motor being connected to the second port of the pump and the second enclosure of the second elementary motor of the second motor is connected to the second port of the pump. In work mode, the first enclosure of each of the two elementary motors of the third motor is connected to the first port of the pump. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047335 | MIXER DRUM DRIVING APPARATUS - A mixer drum driving apparatus includes an auxiliary fluid pressure pump that is provided independently of a fluid pressure pump and is capable of supplying a working fluid to a fluid pressure motor so as to cause a mixer drum to perform agitation rotation, a plurality of motors configured to drive the auxiliary fluid pressure pump to rotate, and a control unit that controls rotation of the mixer drum. When an engine is stopped during the agitation rotation of the mixer drum, the control unit drives the auxiliary fluid pressure pump to rotate by operating the plurality of motors selectively in accordance with a load of the mixer drum. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047336 | Stirling Cycle Machine - A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047337 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL MORPHING STRUCTURE FOR WING - An apparatus and methods for changing the shape of a wing using a plurality of morphing structures. One example method includes coupling a plurality of morphing structures to each other. Each morphing structure includes an anchor, a plurality of hinges, a plurality of shape-memory alloy members wherein each shape-memory alloy member extends from the anchor to a different hinge, a plurality of springs wherein each spring extends from the anchor to a different hinge, and a plurality of rigid members wherein each rigid member extends between two hinges. The method further includes actuating the plurality of shape-memory alloy members in at least some of the morphing structures wherein the shape-memory alloy members contract when actuated to pull against the hinges and anchors within the actuated morphing structures to rotate the rigid members and change the shape of the actuated morphing structure. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047338 | MASTER CYLINDER - A circumferential wall of a circumferential groove near a bottom section of a cylinder main body has an outer wall section extending from a bottom section of the circumferential groove in a radial direction of the cylinder main body, a stepped surface section extending from the outer wall section in a bottom direction of the cylinder main body, and an inner wall section having a flat surface section parallel to the radial direction of the cylinder main body and formed further inside in the radial direction of the cylinder main body than the stepped surface section. The inner wall section is formed at a position at which the center lip section first abuts the inner wall section prior to the outer wall section when the seal member moves toward the bottom section of the cylinder main body. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047339 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION STORAGE AND/OR RELEASE WITH TWO INTAKE OXYGEN SENSORS - Methods and systems are provided for estimating water storage in a charge air cooler (CAC). In one example, engine operation may be adjusted responsive to water storage parameters at the CAC, the water storage parameters based on an output of a first oxygen sensor positioned downstream of the CAC and a second oxygen sensor positioned upstream of the CAC. Further, operation of the first oxygen sensor and the second oxygen sensor may be diagnosed during certain engine operation conditions wherein no condensate is forming in the CAC. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047340 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONDENSATION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for reducing condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler (CAC) during cold ambient conditions. A wastegate may be held closed while a compressor recirculation valve is held open during an engine cold start so as to use compressor heating and increased compressor recirculation to expedite CAC heating. EGR delivery is delayed until the CAC is sufficiently warm to reduce the propensity for condensation. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047341 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BOOST CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for varying a proportion of compressed air recirculated to a compressor inlet from a location downstream of the compressor and upstream of a charge air cooler and a location downstream of the charge air cooler. A temperature-controlled compressor recirculation flow is used to reduce condensation from EGR being ingested into the compressor. The temperature-controlled compressor recirculation flow is also used to address compressor surge. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047342 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BOOST CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for coordinating adjustments to a compressor recirculation valve with adjustments to a binary flow turbine scroll valve to reduce surge. The scroll valve is closed to increase turbine energy while the compressor recirculation valve is opened to increase compressor flow. Concurrent adjustments to a wastegate may be used to provide boost pressure control. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047343 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SURGE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for improving a margin to surge. A compressor recirculation valve is held at a semi-open position during steady-state boosted engine operation and operation in a soft surge region. The valve is fully opened to reduce hard surge, or fully closed to meet a transient increase in boost demand. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047344 | Engine Control Method and System - The present invention provides an engine control method, for each duty cycle of the engine, said method comprises: receiving a boost pressure of an engine turbocharger; receiving an engine speed; looking up a static control parameter lookup table according to the engine speed and boost pressure so as to select a control parameter indicating the air flow requirement; and sending the selected control parameter to an engine control unit so as to control the engine using the air flow requirement indicated by said control parameter. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047345 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CLEANING A CONTROL VALVE - A method and system of cleaning a turbocharger bypass control valve, the control valve being operable to vary the position of a bypass valve and thereby vary the amount of flow bypass across a turbine and/or compressor of a turbocharger for an engine. The method comprises: determining whether the control valve may require cleaning; adjusting the duty cycle of the shuttle so as to increase a flow of fluid through the control valve and clean the control valve; and adjusting a throttle position of the engine and thus the engine torque output to compensate for the adjustment in the amount of boost provided by the turbocharger. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047346 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BOOST CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for varying a proportion of compressed air recirculated to a compressor inlet from a location downstream of the compressor and upstream of a charge air cooler and a location downstream of the charge air cooler. A temperature-controlled compressor recirculation flow is used to reduce condensation from EGR being ingested into the compressor. The temperature-controlled compressor recirculation flow is also used to address compressor surge. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047347 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BOOST CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for managing a compressor temperature using EGR to address surge and condensation. A variable mixture of cooled compressor recirculation flow and hot EGR is provided to a compressor inlet. A composition of the mixture is adjusted to maintain a compressor inlet temperature sufficiently warm so as to reduce ingestion of condensation, and a compressor outlet temperature sufficiently cold to be within component temperature limits with flow above the surge limit. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047348 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION DEVICE - An exhaust gas purification device to elevate the exhaust gas temperature on an inlet side of a diesel particulate filter. An oxidation catalyst and the diesel particulate filter are arranged in an exhaust path between exhaust ports of an engine and a turbocharger. The device also includes a urea spraying nozzle on an upstream side of the diesel particulate filter, and a selective catalytic reduction unit in an exhaust pipe on a downstream side of the turbocharger. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047349 | TURBOCHARGER WITH ALUMINUM BEARING HOUSING - In an aluminum turbocharger bearing housing, there is a potential for wear of the bearing housing at the interface with the journal bearing system. With a protective hard anodized surface, the wear resistance and resistance to chemical attack of the bearing housing can be improved so that an aluminum bearing housing can have the life of a cast iron bearing housing, at greatly reduced weight. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE COMBUSTING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS - A method and system for operating an engine that is supplied a fuel having a low super critical temperature is presented. In one example, the method supplies excess fuel to a direct injection fuel rail to cool a portion of the fuel system that is near direct fuel injectors. The heat is drawn from the direct injection fuel rail to a fuel tank where the heat is removed via injecting fuel vapors to the engine. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047351 | WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION APPARATUS - A waste heat utilization apparatus is provided with a Rankine cycle and a power transmission mechanism that transmits power regenerated by an expander to an engine. The power transmission mechanism includes an expander clutch that interrupts or permits The transmission of the power from to expander to the engine. The expander includes a rotational speed sensor that detects a rotational speed of the expander. An increase in friction of the expander is detected on the basis of an increase in the rotational speed of the expander detected by the rotational speed sensor when the expander clutch is disconnected. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047352 | POWER GENERATION USING BUOYANCY-INDUCED VORTICES - Various examples are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one example, among others, a vortex generation system includes an array of hybrid vanes comprising a first vane section in a surface momentum boundary layer and a second vane section above the first vane section. The first vane section is configured to impart a first angular momentum on the preheated air in the surface momentum boundary layer and the second vane section is configured to impart a second angular momentum on preheated air drawn through the second vane section. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes imparting angular momentum to preheated boundary layer air entrained by a thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex. The angular momentum can be imparted to the preheated boundary layer air at a plurality of angles by an array of hybrid vanes distributed about the thermal plume. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047353 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COOLING PROCESS OF TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method for controlling a cooling process of turbine components of a steam turbine shaft, wherein an air flow mixed with a water mist is used to cool the turbine components during a mist cooling phase (P | 2015-02-19 |
20150047354 | STEAM TURBINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTING UP A STEAM TURBINE - A steam turbine system including a steam turbine is provided, the steam turbine having an incoming and an outgoing steam side, and a turbine housing with a feed-through for a turbine shaft with a seal, whereby a fluid flow through the feed-through can be minimized, and a steam conducting system to the seal is present. The steam turbine includes a first sub-section a second sub-section, and a connecting line to a region of low pressure between two sub-sections. A steam supply through the steam conducting system is possible for starting up the steam turbine such that a steam flow from the outgoing steam side to the connecting line to the region of low pressure is possible, an incoming steam feed line has a shut-off that can be controlled such that a steam flow from the incoming steam side to the connecting line to the region of low pressure. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047355 | Ciudad Sinergia: a production and research facility in the southwestern United States for electrical power and fresh water, and for processing burnable waste, without the use of nuclear fission, coal or oil - This invention provides for a production and research facility, which can be known as Ciudad Sinergia, for solving three problems confronting the United States: the need for safe, clean sources of electrical power; the need for adequate supplies of fresh water in arid regions; and the need to dispose of combustible waste in a responsible manner. A synergistic solution to these problems is provided, without the use of nuclear fission, coal or oil. Electrical power is produced by a variety of methods concurrently, including steam turbine-generators, wind turbines, solar cells and collectors, biomass, geothermal and other sources. Burnable trash is provided by cities. Fresh water is produced from desalination plants on the coasts powered by the facility and piped to a man-made lake located at the facility and into the Colorado River. Ciudad Sinergia provides for an emergency source of electrical power and fresh water to California in the event of a major earthquake. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047356 | TURBINE ENGINE, SUCH AS A TURBOJET OR A TURBOPROP ENGINE - A turbine engine, a turbojet, or a turboprop engine, including an annular combustion chamber defined by an inner shell and an outer shell, a turbine distributor arranged downstream of the combustion chamber, with a downstream end of the outer shell and/or of the inner shell of the chamber including a radial rim arranged opposite a radial rim of an upstream end of the distributor, a sealing mechanism including at least one strip extending between the rims to provide a seal between the combustion chamber and the distributor. The sealing strip extends axially and circumferentially between the rims and bears sealingly against free ends of the rims. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047357 | DAMPER FOR COMBUSTION OSCILLATION DAMPING IN A GAS TURBINE - The invention relating to a A damper for combustion oscillation damping for a gas turbine, includes a resonator cavity with a box or cylinder shape, a neck in flow communication with the resonator cavity and a combustion chamber. The length L | 2015-02-19 |
20150047358 | INNER BARREL MEMBER WITH INTEGRATED DIFFUSER FOR A GAS TURBOMACHINE - An inner barrel member for a gas turbomachine includes a body having an outer surface, an inner surface and one or more radial flow splitters provided on the outer surface. The one or more radial flow splitters are configured and disposed to be arranged along a combustor centerline at a combustion flow outlet radially inwardly of a transition piece. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047359 | AXIAL FLOW MACHINE COOLING SYSTEM - This invention concerns a system for cooling components in a gas turbine engine, the gas turbine engine including a compressor for driving a primary gas flow to a combustor and a turbine arranged to be driven by combustion gases from the combustor, wherein the system includes: an annular cooling flow passage arranged for fluid communication between the compressor and the turbine, the flow passage having a first inlet arranged to receive gas from the primary gas flow downstream of compressor, and a second inlet located upstream of the first inlet, wherein the annular cooling flow passage has at least one internal wall for guiding airflow from the first inlet towards the airflow from the second inlet, the airflow from the first and second inlets coalesce within the annular flow passage prior to passing along the passage in a direction from the compressor to the turbine. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047360 | SYSTEM FOR INJECTING A LIQUID FUEL INTO A COMBUSTION GAS FLOW FIELD - A system for injecting a liquid fuel into a combustion gas flow field includes an annular liner that defines a combustion gas flow path. The annular liner includes an inner wall, an outer wall and a fuel injector opening that extends through the inner wall and the outer wall. The system further includes a gas fuel injector that is coaxially aligned with the fuel injector opening. The gas fuel injector includes an upstream end and a downstream end. The downstream end terminates substantially adjacent to the inner wall. A dilution air passage is at least partially defined by the gas fuel injector. A liquid fuel injector extends partially through the dilution air passage. The liquid fuel injector includes an injection end that terminates upstream from the inner wall. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047361 | NOZZLE WITH MULTI-TUBE FUEL PASSAGEWAY FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A pilot fuel nozzle for a combustor includes an igniter forming a central body extending along a longitudinal center of the nozzle. A nozzle tip includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced fuel passages and a plurality of circumferentially spaced air passages extending to an outer side of the nozzle tip. The central body extends through a center of the nozzle tip for producing a spark to ignite a fuel/air mixture adjacent to the nozzle tip. A plurality of fuel tubes extend along the central body, each of the fuel tubes having an outlet end engaged on the nozzle tip for delivery of fuel from the nozzle tip into a combustion chamber of the combustor An outer sleeve surrounds the fuel tubes and defines an annular space in fluid communication with the air passages of the nozzle tip between the outer sleeve and the central body | 2015-02-19 |
20150047362 | LAUNCHER STAGE COMPRISING A TEMPORARY SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR TEMPORARILY SUPPORTING NOZZLE SECTIONS ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE CORE OF THE ENGINE - A stage of a space launcher including an engine core, a tank secured above the engine core, and a nozzle including a first deployable nozzle section secured below the engine core, the nozzle further including a second and a third section configured to be situated extending from each other when the nozzle is in a deployed propulsion configuration. The stage further includes a structure for temporarily supporting nozzle sections mounted on the tank, configured to change the nozzle to a configuration for accessing the engine core wherein the nozzle sections are inserted into each other, with the third section bearing against a lower support of the temporary structure. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047363 | High Frequency-Stabilized Combustion in Aircraft Gas Turbines - A gas turbine includes a combustion chamber and a microwave source to produce microwave radiation. The gas turbine is arranged to guide the microwave radiation into a cavity of the combustion chamber. Due to the microwave radiation, in the cavity of the combustion chamber, combustion in the cavity may be supported and thus lean operation of the gas turbine is made possible. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047364 | BURNER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BURNER ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a burner arrangement for using in a single combustion chamber or in a can-combustor comprising a center body burner located upstream of a combustion zone, an annular duct with a cross section area, intermediate lobes which are arranged in circumferential direction and in longitudinal direction of the center body. The lobes being actively connected to the cross section area of the annular duct, wherein a cooling air is guided through a number of pipes within the lobes to the center body and cools beforehand at least the front section of the center body based on impingement cooling. Subsequently, the impingement cooling air cools the middle and back face of the center body based on convective and/or effusion cooling. At least the back face of the center body includes on the inside at least one damper. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047365 | SEQUENTIAL COMBUSTION WITH DILUTION GAS MIXER - The invention refers to a sequential combustor arrangement including a first burner, a first combustion chamber, a dilution burner for admixing a dilution gas and a second fuel via a dilution-gas-fuel-admixer to the first combustor combustion products. The dilution-gas-fuel-admixer has at least one streamlined body which is arranged in the dilution burner for introducing the at least one second fuel into the dilution burner through at least one fuel nozzle, and which has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and which extends with a longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an inclination to a main flow direction prevailing in the dilution burner. The streamlined body includes a dilution gas opening for admixing dilution gas into the first combustor combustion products upstream of the at least one fuel nozzle. The disclosure further refers to a method for operating a gas turbine with such a sequential combustor arrangement. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047366 | OPERATION OF GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT WITH CARBON DIOXIDE SEPARATION - The invention relates to a method for operating a gas turbine power plant, including a gas turbine, a HRSG following the gas turbine, an exhaust gas blower, and a carbon dioxide separation plant which separates the carbon dioxide contained in the exhaust gases and discharges it to a carbon dioxide outlet, the gas turbine, HRSG, exhaust gas blower, and carbon dioxide separation plant being connected by means of exhaust gas lines. According to the method a trip of the gas turbine power plant includes the steps of: stopping the fuel supply, switching off the exhaust gas blower, and controlling the opening angle of a VIGV at a position bigger or equal to a position required to keep a pressure in the exhaust gas lines between the HRSG and the exhaust gas blower above a minimum required pressure. The invention relates, further relates to a gas turbine power plant configured to carry out such a method. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047367 | COMPOSITE HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger assembly in one embodiment includes an inlet, an outlet, and a core. The inlet is configured to accept a fluid to be cooled and the outlet is configured to provide an exit for a flow of the fluid that has been cooled. The core includes at least one passageway formed therein configured for passage of the fluid to be cooled from the inlet to the outlet. The core also includes a receiving surface configured to receive a cooling flow therethrough. The core is configured to direct the cooling flow to pass by at least a portion of the at least one passageway to cool the fluid. The core is comprised of a high temperature geopolymer composite material. The composite material may be configured for use at temperatures above about 300 degrees Celsius, and may have a thermal conductivity below about 20 Watts/(meter*degree Kelvin). | 2015-02-19 |
20150047368 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING GAS TURBINES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for controlling a gas turbine. In one embodiment, a method can be provided. Measurement data associated with the operation of a gas turbine may be received to determine if the current operating state of the gas turbine is associated with a predefined risk. Thereafter, the measurement data and one or more model operating parameters for operation of the inlet bleed heat system that minimizes the risk may be identified in order to generate one or more control signals operable to adjust the operation of the inlet bleed heat system for the gas turbine to adjust the one or more model operating parameters. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047369 | FIXED TURBINE ENGINE RECEIVER PART COMPRISING AN ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING ANCILLARY SYSTEMS IN POSITION INSIDE A FIXED HOLLOW SHAFT - The invention relates to a fixed turbine engine receiver part comprising a fixed hollow shaft for carrying ancillary systems of a turbine engine, centered on the turbine engine axis, turbine engine ancillary systems, an assembly for holding ancillary systems in position situated inside the fixed hollow shaft. The assembly for holding ancillary systems in position comprises at least one first ancillary system support ring, having an axis substantially parallel with the turbine engine axis, a first distance sleeve for holding the first ancillary system support ring in position, having an axis substantially parallel with the turbine engine axis, the first distance sleeve bearing against the first support ring, such that the first support ring comprises a plurality of mutually separated through holes, each through hole defining a passage for at least one ancillary system, each through hole being traversed by at least one of the ancillary systems of the turbine engine. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047370 | METHOD FOR HOLDING AN ADAPTER PIECE ON A TUBULAR HOUSING OF A TURBO ENGINE, AND CORRESPONDING ADAPTER PIECE AND HOLDING SYSTEM - An adapting part is designed to be held on a casing of a turbo-engine, partially covering the casing. The adapting part includes, in the extension of one of its axial ends, a first connector to engage with a first complementary connector associated with the casing to form a sliding connection. The adapting part also includes, at its other axial end, a second connector to be secured to a second complementary connector associated with the casing to form a rigid connection. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047371 | BONDED La(Fe,Si)13-BASED MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIAL AND PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Provided is a high-strength, bonded La(Fe, Si) | 2015-02-19 |
20150047372 | Cooling Apparatus For Switchgear With Heat Pipe Structure Having Integrated Busbar Tube - A cooling apparatus is provided for a switchgear. The switchgear has one or more primary contacts constructed and arranged to connect to a terminal of a circuit breaker. The cooling apparatus includes an evaporator constructed and arranged to be associated with each primary contact. A condenser is located at a higher elevation than the evaporator. Fluid conduit structure fluidly connects the evaporator with the condenser. A portion of the fluid conduit structure defines a busbar tube electrically connected with an associated primary contact and defining a busbar of the switchgear. Working fluid is in the evaporator so as to be heated to a vapor state, with the fluid conduit structure being constructed and arranged to transfer the vapor to the condenser and to passively return condensed working fluid back to the evaporator for cooling the at least one primary contact and the associated busbar tube. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047373 | ROOM CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-step process for cleaning, disinfecting and substantially eliminating allergens in a room is provided. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047374 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONDENSATION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for reducing condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler (CAC) during cold ambient conditions. During defrosting conditions, an air conditioner may be operated to dehumidify a cabin space while heat is rejected into a cooling circuit. Warm coolant may be directed to a CAC bypassing a radiator to expedite CAC heating. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047375 | DEFROST OPERATION MANAGEMENT IN HEAT PUMPS - In various implementations, a heat pump may include heating operations and defrost operations. The heat pump may monitor cycle time(s) for one or more of the operations. Defrost operation(s) in the heat pump may be automatically adjusted based at least partially on cycle times. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047376 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR - A method for controlling an operation of a refrigerator includes circulating and/or supplying a refrigerant to a refrigeration chamber evaporator and a freezer chamber evaporator, determining whether to stop an operation of the compressor a predetermined time from or after an initial driving point in circulating and/or supplying the refrigerant; opening a refrigeration chamber switching valve, a freezer chamber switching valve and/or a refrigerant flow path valve, and subsequently closing the valve(s) when it is determined that the compressor should be stopped; and stopping the compressor after opening the refrigeration chamber switching valve, the freezer chamber switching valve and/or the refrigerant flow path valve. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047377 | MONITORING METHOD AND COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system is provided with a GM refrigerator using helium gas, a compressor that compresses the helium gas returned from the GM refrigerator and supply the gas to the GM refrigerator, and a control unit. The control unit includes a measurement acquisition unit that acquires measurements of a plurality of different parameters representing a status of the GM refrigerator, or the compressor, or both, and an analysis unit that conducts multivariate analysis of the measurements acquired by the measurement acquisition unit. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047378 | HEAT CYCLE FOR TRANSFER OF HEAT BETWEEN MEDIA AND FOR GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY - A heat pump circuit including a compressor that compresses a working fluid from a gas in a low pressure, low temperature first state to a high pressure, a high temperature second state. A first subflow of the working fluid is condensed into a gaseous/liquid mixture and assumes a third state by the working fluid delivering heat to a first medium. The first subflow of the working fluid is expanded and returns to a gas in the first state by absorbing heat from a second medium, whereupon the working fluid completes the cycle again. A second subflow of the compressed working fluid is expanded from the second state and the energy contents in the second subflow converted into electrical energy, whereafter the expanded working fluid is returned to the compressor after passage of the evaporator, or after expansion in the energy converter from the second to the first state. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047379 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An air-conditioning apparatus is provided to which, even when a heat medium leaks from a heat medium circuit for some reason and air enters the heat medium circuit, the heat medium circuit can be automatically refilled with the heat medium before a pump is heated and damaged. When it is determined that a rotational speed of a pump is higher than an upper rotational speed limit, the controller determines that the heat medium is leaking from the heat medium circuit and performs a heat-medium-introducing and air-purging control process. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047380 | REFRIGERATING MACHINE HAVING TUBE-COOLED EVAPORATOR & AIR-COOLED EVAPORATOR - A refrigerating machine having tube-cooled evaporator & air-cooled evaporator includes a refrigerating device ( | 2015-02-19 |
20150047381 | CONTAINER REFRIGERATION DEVICE - A container refrigeration device includes: a fan controller which reduces a rotation speed of an inside fan when a temperature inside a container is stabilized; and a rotation speed controller which reduces an operational rotation speed N of a compressor such that the temperature inside the container becomes equal to a target temperature as the fan controller reduces the rotation speed of the inside fan. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047382 | FULLY REGENERATIVE LIQUID DESICCANT SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS - An air dehumidification system includes a modified packed column air stripper for contacting humid air with a liquid desiccant. The dehumidification system also includes a solar distiller for regenerating the liquid desiccant through evaporation of water. The liquid desiccant may be a salt solution, more specifically, an aqueous solution of calcium chloride. The dehumidification system may also include an evaporative cooler for cooling dehumidified air exiting the air stripper. Condensate from the solar distiller may be directed to the evaporative cooler. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047383 | STRUCTURE FOR FIXING COMPRESSOR FOR DEHUMIDIFIER - There is provided a compressor fixing structure capable of preventing vibrations from a compressor from being spread to the entirety of a product in which the compressor is installed. The compressor fixing structure includes: a plurality of support units disposed to have a polygonal structure and protruded from a bottom surface; a support unit anti-vibration rib protruded from a perimeter of each of the plurality of support units; and an outer anti-vibration rib surrounding the entirety of the plurality of support units and protruded from a bottom surface. Spreading of vibrations from a compressor installed in a product is minimized, reducing vibrations and noise generated by the compressor when the compressor is driven. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047384 | HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH A FLOW DIRECTING SYSTEM - A heat pump system is provided that includes a flow directing system that allows an outdoor heat exchanger to be switchable between a single-pass arrangement and a two-pass arrangement. The heat pump system includes an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, and a flow directing system of check valves and piping segments that enable switching of the outdoor heat exchanger between the single-pass and the two-pass arrangement. The outdoor heat exchanger is operable as a two-pass condenser in the cooling mode and as a single-pass evaporator in the heating mode. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047385 | PARTITIONED EVAPORATOR FOR A REVERSIBLE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM OPERATING IN THE HEATING MODE - Disclosed are embodiments of a partitioned evaporator for a reversible heat pump system operating in the heating mode. Embodiments include a partitioned evaporator having a first part and a second part, the first part exchanging heat between a working fluid upstream from a reversible metering device, and the working fluid downstream from the reversible metering device. Heat energy from the upstream fluid is recovered and introduced into the first and second parts aiding in the evaporation of the working fluid rather than being rejected and unused. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047386 | REFRIGERATING DEVICE COMPRISING A FAN - The invention relates to a refrigerating device comprising an evaporator, comprising a fan and a fan housing for generating an air flow on the evaporator, and comprising a bearing shell for retaining the fan housing on the evaporator in a vibration-decoupled manner. The fan housing has at least one first bearing pin and a second bearing pin. The bearing shell has at least one first receiving recess for receiving the first bearing pin in a pivotal manner and a second receiving recess for receiving the second bearing pin, and a pivotal locking element is provided for locking the second bearing pin in the second receiving recess. | 2015-02-19 |
20150047387 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOLING A CONTAINERIZED FLUID - An apparatus for cooling a containerized fluid apparatus has a refrigerant-delivery assembly axially depending from a handle assembly. The handle assembly forms a receptacle for receiving a canister of refrigerant such as pressurized liquid carbon dioxide (CO | 2015-02-19 |