27th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220213870 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WIND TURBINE - A method for controlling a wind turbine using an estimated wind speed is provided. The wind turbine has a rotor rotatable with a variable rotor speed and having rotor blades with adjustable pitch angles and a generator adapted to control a generator torque or a generator output power. The method comprises measuring the rotor speed, determining a common pitch angle representative of at least one or all pitch angles of the rotor blades, determining the generator torque or an output power of the generator and estimating the wind speed by means of an observer. The observer uses a model of the wind turbine as an observer model, uses as input variables, the measured rotor speed, the determined common pitch angle and the determined generator torque or the determined output power, and incorporates expected variations of the wind as at least one stochastic variable. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213871 | DUCTED WIND TURBINE AND SUPPORT PLATFORM - A wind-energy-power-generating device is disclosed for flotation on a body of water. The device includes a turbine assembly having rotor blades rotating about a rotation axis for harnessing kinetic energy from an airflow. The device includes a cowl at least partially surrounding said turbine assembly and defining an airflow passageway between a cowl inlet and outlet, having an inlet and outlet axis, respectively. The inlet and outlet axis intersect at a redirect angle. The device includes a base platform adapted to support the turbine assembly and cowl on the water. The cowl is rotatably mounted on the base platform such that it is rotatable around the turbine assembly to self-align with a wind direction. Stabilising arms extend from the base platform and are spaced circumferentially around a platform axis, to stabilise it on the water. A wind-energy-power-generating device secured to the ground or other fixed non-floating structure is also described. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213872 | CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM AND WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A condition monitoring system comprises a measurement device and a processing server. The measurement device measures a condition of an apparatus provided for a wind power generation facility. The processing server associates measurement data measured by the measurement device with load data representing an operating load of the wind power generation facility acting at a time when the measurement data is measured and cumulative load data representing a cumulative operating load accumulated up to the time when the measurement data is measured, to generate a data set of the load data, the cumulative load data, and the measurement data for the time when the measurement data is measured. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213873 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A WIND GUST THAT AFFECTS A WIND TURBINE - Provided is a method for detecting a wind gust that affects a wind turbine, wherein the wind turbine includes two or more blades which are coupled to a connection means so that the blades are essentially arranged in a common plane. The method including: i) measuring an event that at least one blade is at least partially out of the plane to obtain a measurement signal, ii) providing the measurement signal as a measurement input signal to an evaluation algorithm, iii) elaborating a detection result from the measurement input signal using the evaluation algorithm, and iv) comparing the detection result with a predefined wind gust threshold value (h) to determine, if a wind gust is detected. Furthermore, a wind gust detection system, a wind turbine that includes the system, and a wind turbine operating method are provided. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213874 | COOLING DEVICE, MOTOR, AND WIND TURBINE SET - The present application relates to a cooling device, a motor, and a wind turbine set. The cooling device is integrated inside the motor and includes a housing extending along an axial direction of the motor, wherein the housing has a receiving cavity and an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the receiving cavity, and the housing is in communication with an interior of the motor through the air inlet and in communication with the ventilation chambers at two axial ends of the motor through the air outlet; a heat exchanger located in the receiving cavity and provided close to the air outlet; and a circulation fan provided in the receiving cavity along the axial direction of the motor. The cooling device can realize a modular design of the cooling device, has a simple and compact structure, and occupies a small space. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213875 | SOFT ACTUATOR HAVING COOLER, WEARABLE ROBOT HAVING THE SAME, MASSAGE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - In a soft actuator having a cooler, a wearable robot having the soft actuator, a massage device having the soft actuator, and a method for controlling the soft actuator, the soft actuator includes a heat reaction member, a cooling part and a controller. The heat reaction member is configured to be contracted or relaxed according to a temperature change. The cooling part includes a cooling surface disposed at the heat reaction member, and a heating surface disposed opposite to the cooling surface. The controller is configured to control a power supply part so that a power is blocked to be supplied to the heat reaction member and the power is supplied to the cooling part, when the heat reaction member is changed to be a relaxation state. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213876 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY BASED ACTUATOR LATCH - A device disclosed herein includes an upper shape memory alloy (SMA) wire, a lower SMA wire, a flexure having an opening, and a spring configured within the flexure opening, wherein the lower SMA wire, and the flexure are attached at one end to an anchor and at another end to a pin. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213877 | CAPACITY CONTROL VALVE - A capacity control valve includes a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure Ps passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure Pc passes, a valve element configured to be driven by a solenoid, a spring that biases the valve element in a direction opposite to a driving direction of the solenoid, and a CS valve formed by a CS valve seat and the valve element, the CS valve being configured for opening and closing a communication between the control port and the suction port in accordance with a movement of the valve element. The capacity control valve further includes communication controller that controls a communication between the control port and a space on a back surface side of the valve element. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213878 | CAPACITY CONTROL VALVE - A capacity control valve includes: a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of a suction pressure passes and a control port through which a control fluid of a control pressure passes; a CS valve that includes a CS valve element which is axially driven by a solenoid and a CS valve seat provided between the suction port and the control port and is brought into contact with and separated from the CS valve element; and bias means for biasing the CS valve element in a valve closing direction of the CS valve, wherein a space is formed inside the valve housing in opposition to the solenoid through the CS valve element and the suction fluid flows into the space. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213879 | LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A linear compressor includes: a shell including an intake pipe configured to suction a refrigerant, a piston configured to reciprocate in an axial direction and including a piston body, and an intake muffler coupled to the piston and configured to flow the refrigerant into the piston body and reduce a noise from the refrigerant. The intake muffler includes a first muffler disposed inside the piston body, a second muffler disposed at a rear side of the first muffler and in fluid communication with the first muffler, and a third muffler including a third muffler body having a cylindrical shape with an empty interior and configured to accommodate a portion of a rear end of the first muffler and the second muffler in the third muffler body. The third muffler body includes a streamlined portion having diameters reduced toward a rear side of the third muffler body in the axial direction. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213880 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COOLING A VACUUM PUMP - A method comprises: heating a flow of coolant liquid by passing the flow through one or more fluidic tubing lines, channels or conduits that are in thermal contact with a housing of a vacuum pump; apportioning the flow of heated coolant liquid between a bypass fluid tubing line and a channel within a wall of a vacuum chamber; recombining the first and second partial flows of the heated coolant liquid; passing the recombined flow of the coolant liquid through a heat exchanger that cools the coolant liquid; and recirculating the cooled coolant liquid through the one or more fluidic tubing lines, channels or conduits that are in thermal contact with the vacuum pump housing, wherein the apportionment of the flow of the heated coolant liquid is automatically performed under the control of an electronic controller or computer in response to a temperature measurement received by the electronic controller or computer. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213881 | COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING COMPRESSED GAS - Compressor system provided with a compressor device with at least one compressor element with an outlet for compressed gas, an outlet line connected to this compressor device for the compressed gas, and a dryer connected to said outlet line of the type using a drying agent or desiccant for drying the compressed gas from the compressor system. The dryer is provided with a drying section and a regeneration section with an inlet and an outlet for a regeneration gas. A regeneration line is connected to the inlet of the regeneration section. The regeneration line includes a first heat exchanger for heating the regeneration gas. A secondary section of said first heat exchanger forms a condenser of a heat pump. An evaporator of the heat pump is provided in the compressor system. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213882 | ROLLING DIAPHRAGM PUMP - A rolling diaphragm | 2022-07-07 |
20220213883 | CHANNEL-LESS PUMP, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A channel-less microfluidic pump includes a cartridge including a substrate and an actuatable film layer disposed on the substrate, and a manifold having at least three actuatable void volumes separated by a plurality of wall sections and an actuatable flexible layer disposed on the manifold interfacing the actuatable film layer. In operation, the pump can be in an unactuated state wherein the actuatable film layer is disposed against the surface of the substrate or an actuated state wherein at least a portion of the flexible layer and a corresponding portion of the actuatable film layer are deflected into a corresponding void volume thus forming a fluidic volume between the deflected portion of the actuatable film layer and the surface of the substrate. In the actuated state, there is a fluidic gap between immediately adjacent void volumes formed by a thinned region of the flexible layer at a point of contact with a top surface of a wall section. A method of transporting fluid using the channel-less microfluidic pump is described. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213884 | MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT OF FLOWS IN FIXED DISPLACEMENT PUMP - An electronic angle adjustment mechanism for a pump and a motor generally includes a base and a linear actuator. The base has an upper portion mounted to a motor, a lower portion mounted to a pump, and a hinge for pivotably moving the upper base portion in relation to the lower base portion. The linear actuator is mounted to on an attachment plate that also attaches the motor to the upper base portion. The linear actuator can drive a flexible member or connect to a gear wheel or worm screw to pivot about the hinge and change an angle between the upper and lower base portions. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING LIQUID WASTE - A system for managing liquid waste includes a first liquid container that receives waste liquid, a liquid transfer pump fluidly connected to the first liquid container; and a second liquid container fluidly connectable to the liquid transfer pump. The liquid transfer pump is can be selectively activated to transfer liquid waste from the first liquid container to the second liquid container when the second liquid container is fluidly connected to the liquid transfer pump. A method for managing liquid waste includes the steps of receiving waste liquid into a first liquid container, monitoring the amount of liquid in the first container, connecting a second liquid container to a liquid transfer pump that is connected to the first liquid container, after the amount of liquid received into the first liquid container reaches a predefined level, transferring liquid from the first liquid container into the second liquid container with the liquid transfer pump, and removing liquid transferred to the second liquid container. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213886 | DOWNHOLE PUMPING TOOLS - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including: determining, based on at least one dimension of an annulus of a wellbore, a respective downhole position at which to position at least one of an upper sensor and a lower sensor of a downhole pumping tool that includes a pump; positioning the downhole pumping tool in the wellbore such that at least one of the upper sensor and the lower sensor are positioned at the respective downhole position; in response to the upper sensor detecting a first fluid level in the annulus, activating the pump so that the pump pumps fluid from the annulus into a tubing of the wellbore, where the tubing carries the fluid to the surface; and in response to the lower sensor detecting a second fluid level in the annulus, deactivating the pump, where the second fluid level is below the first fluid level. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213887 | PUMP SYSTEM, FLUID SUPPLY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIVE OF PUMP SYSTEM - A pump system contains a vibration actuator which can be electromagnetically driven by applying an alternating-current voltage E thereto, a sealed chamber connected to a suction port and a discharge port, and a movable wall for changing a volume of the sealed chamber. The movable wall is displaced due to drive of the vibration actuator to supply fluid in the sealed chamber into a target object. The pump system controls an effective value of the alternating-current voltage E so that an amplitude Y of the vibration actuator is constant. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213888 | COMPUTER-AIDED METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZED CONTROL OF THE DELIVERY RATE OF A CONCRETE PUMP OR THE LIKE - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the delivery rate (P | 2022-07-07 |
20220213890 | Fracturing pump assembly - An improved fracturing pump is provided. The pump is reconfigurable on site. The pump uses a bull gear/pinion drive arrangement that increases reliability and efficiency. Internal components of the pump may be varied to meet the requirements of a specific operation. The reconfiguration gives the user the ability to increase or decrease the horsepower of the pump. A closed loop oil feed system provides constant and reliable lubrication even under heavy loads. The sealing system is enhanced to reduce leaks and thermal stresses. The pump also has an improved frame and chassis to reduce NVH and enhance reliability. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213891 | DISPLACEMENT PUMP MOUNTING AND RETENTION - A pump rod has a head extending from a neck, and the head is received within a drive slot of a drive link. The head includes a projection, and has an area smaller than an area of the head. The projection contacts an inner surface of the drive slot. The drive link may include a projection aligned with a centerline of the drive link. The drive link projection contacts a head of the pump rod. The projections provide a reduced contact area between the pump rod and the drive link, thereby reducing any side-loading on the pump rod and increasing a lifespan of the wear parts. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213892 | A PUMP AND A METHOD OF PUMPING A GAS - A pump includes a pump housing element and a further element; one of the pump housing and the further element comprising a helical protrusion extending towards the other element, the other element comprising at least one liquid opening. The helical protrusion, pump housing and further element form a path from a gas inlet to a gas outlet. The helical protrusion has an axial cross section that is wider at its attached end than it is at its free end. The pump housing and further element are mounted rotatably with respect to each other; and the at least one liquid opening is configured such that liquid output from the at least one liquid opening forms a liquid blade, the liquid blade being operable to drive gas along the path from the gas inlet to the gas outlet on rotation of one of the elements. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213893 | Scroll Compressor, Vehicle Air Conditioner and Vehicle - Scroll compressor, a vehicle air conditioner and a vehicle are disclosed. The scroll compressor includes a first end cover, a casing and a crankshaft. The casing is provided with a supporting portion having a first bearing mounting portion; the first end cover is provided with a second bearing mounting portion; a first end of the crankshaft is arranged in the first bearing mounting portion through a first bearing; a second end of the crankshaft is arranged in the second bearing mounting portion through a second bearing; and the first bearing mounting portion and the second bearing mounting portion cooperate with each other to form an axial limitation on the crankshaft. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213894 | SCROLL PUMP CRANK SLEEVE - The invention provides a crank sleeve for a scroll pump. The crank sleeve has a longitudinal axis and is configured to provide a radially extending crank offset for imparting an orbital path on an orbital scroll of the scroll pump. The crank sleeve further comprises an integrally formed counterbalance for reducing pump vibration extending radially in a direction substantially opposite to the crank offset. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213895 | ROTOR AND ROTOR SHAFT FOR MOLTEN METAL - A molten metal rotor receives and retains an end of a molten metal rotor shaft. The rotor shaft has one or more projections at the end received in the rotor. The rotor has an inner cavity, a top surface with an opening leading to the inner cavity, and at least one abutment. The opening includes one or more portions for allowing each projection to pass through the opening and into the inner cavity. The rotor and/or shaft are then rotated so at least one of the outwardly-extending projections is under the top surface of the rotor and is against an abutment. A molten metal pump, rotary degasser scrap melter or other device used in molten metal may utilize a rotor/shaft combination as disclosed herein. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213896 | STEP SEAL FOR REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS - In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213897 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF 3-DIMENSIONAL PLASTIC IMPELLER OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AND THE IMPELLER - The disclosed embodiment is related to a manufacturing method of a die-formed 3-dimensional plastic impeller of a centrifugal pump and the impeller manufactured thereby, including a mold for twisted blade and a mold for impeller outlet, the mold for twisted blade is configured to form a twisted blade portion of each blade of the impeller, the mold for impeller outlet is configured to form a rear portion of each blade, a hub rim part of the impeller, and a shroud rim part of the impeller so that the hub rim part, the shroud rim part, and the blades are formed in a single piece at the same molding process. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213898 | TURBOFAN - A turbofan includes a circular end plate, a ring-shaped shroud facing the end plate. and a plurality of blade members disposed between the end plate and the shroud. An annular portion of a space between the end plate and the shroud where the blade members are disposed is a pressure-increase flow path. The turbofan causes air to flow from an inner peripheral side to an outer peripheral side of the pressure-increase flow path. A cross-sectional area of the pressure-increase flow path increases gradually from an upstream end toward a downstream end of the pressure-increase flow path. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213899 | BLOWER - To provide a simple blower which can suppress the infiltration of a target gas into a shaft hole and having a small size and cost reduction, a blower comprising a first casing ( | 2022-07-07 |
20220213900 | SUPERCHARGER AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING PIPE IN SUPERCHARGER - A supercharger is provided with: a housing; a rotary shaft that is supported inside the housing to be freely rotatable; a compressor wheel that is provided at one end in an axial direction of the rotary shaft; a cooling water supplying pipe and a cooling water discharging pipe that have a flange part at an end and are connected to the housing; and a lubricant supplying pipe that has a flange part at an end and is connected to the housing. The ends of the cooling water supplying pipe and the cooling water discharging pipe are inserted into a cooling water supplying flow path and a cooling water discharging flow path of the housing, respectively. The end of the lubricant supplying pipe is inserted into a first supplying flow path of the housing. The flange part presses the flange parts in an insertion direction and is fixed to the housing. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213901 | AIR BLOWER AND EXHAUST FAN COMPRISING THE SAME - An air blower, including a volute, a centrifugal wind wheel, and a motor. The volute includes an end plate, a side plate extending from an edge of the end plate, and a cavity formed by the end plate and the side plate; the centrifugal wind wheel is disposed in the cavity; the end plate includes an air inlet, and two ends of the side plate are disposed side by side to form an air outlet; the end plate further includes a support beam opposite to the air inlet, and the motor is disposed on the support beam. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213902 | FAN FLOW GUIDE STRUCTURE - A fan flow guide structure includes a centrifugal fan impeller and a case. The case includes an upper cover and a base seat. A fan impeller space and a flow passage are defined between the upper cover and the base seat. The fan impeller space serves to receive the centrifugal fan impeller. The flow passage is in communication with the fan impeller space and a lateral wind outlet. A tongue section is disposed in the flow passage in adjacency to the lateral wind outlet. A wind supplementing section is defined opposite to the tongue section. An intake gill section is disposed on the upper cover and/or the base seat in communication with the wind supplementing section. Accordingly, the airflow outside the case can be guided from the intake gill section into the wind supplementing section to enhance the flow amount of the fan. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213903 | BLOWER - A blower may include a fan, a casing including a discharge port and housing the fan, and a nozzle attachable to the discharge port. The nozzle may include a nozzle tube in which air flows, and a plate member disposed within the nozzle tube. A rear end surface of the plate member may be inclined to a flow direction in which air flows within the nozzle tube. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213904 | JET PUMP - A jet pump comprising a jet nozzle for accelerating a propellant. The jet nozzle has a convergent inlet part and an outlet part connected to the convergent inlet part. The outlet comprises an inner wall diverging at an opening angle. The opening angle is designed such that a propellant flowing through the outlet part at subsonic speed is detached from the inner wall and a propellant flowing through the outlet part at supersonic speed is guided by the inner wall. An automatic, cost-effective and simple changeover of the jet pump to different pressure ratios is hence provided. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213905 | MOTOR COOLING VIA HYDRAULIC FLUID - The hydraulic system according to the invention comprises a hydraulic circuit with a low-pressure region and a high-pressure region; a volume- and/or speed-variable hydraulic machine, which is driven by a first electric motor and has an inlet and an outlet and provides a volume flow of a hydraulic fluid in the high-pressure region of the hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic system according to the invention further comprises at least one movable shaft, which is arranged in the high-pressure region of the hydraulic circuit; at least one valve, which separates the high-pressure region from the low-pressure region; and at least one hydraulic fluid container, which is hydraulically connected to the low-pressure region of the hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic system according to the invention also has a discharge line, which discharges hydraulic fluid from the leakage of the hydraulic machine, and a cooling line for transporting the hydraulic fluid in order to cool the electric motor, the discharge line and the cooling line being fluidically connected to at least one of the hydraulic fluid containers. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213906 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A hydraulic actuator includes a body defining a bore having a first end surface, a second end surface, and a bore surface, and a piston slidable in the bore. The piston, bore surface and first end surface define a first chamber, and the piston, bore surface and second end surface define a second chamber. The body also defines an accumulator chamber and a fluid passage between the first chamber and the accumulator chamber. An accumulator is received in the accumulator chamber and a valve selectably opens and closes the fluid passage. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213907 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE - A method is provided for determining a gas charge pressure P | 2022-07-07 |
20220213908 | DRINKING STRAW ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure provides a washable straw including a plurality of connectable portions that me connected by at least one clasp. The connectable portions allow the straw to be opened or separated to allow for thorough cleaning and avoid the buildup or bacteria, mold, or other contaminants that cannot be removed in conventional straw designs. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213909 | RESILIENT MOUNTING CLIPS, PANEL MOUNT SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Resilient mounting clips, panel mount systems including the same, and associated methods. A resilient mounting clip includes a support structure engagement portion and a panel engagement portion with a plurality of edge extensions and a plurality of outboard panel supports. Each outboard panel support extends from a respective edge extension. Each outboard panel support is configured to move at least substantially parallel to a compression axis when the respective edge extension resiliently flexes with respect to the support structure engagement portion. A panel mount system includes at least one support structure, at least one resilient mounting clip, and at least two panels received by each mounting clip. A method of assembling a panel mount system includes positioning and securing a resilient mounting clip on a support structure and receiving each of a first panel and a second panel with the resilient mounting clip. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213910 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS - A connection assembly for prefabricated components provided herein includes two C-shaped groove members and an H-shaped connection member. The C-shaped groove members are each provided with a component connecting part for fixedly connecting with a component, the H-shaped connection member includes a middle web and two side flanges, notches of the C-shaped groove members are in clearance fit with the web, and the side flanges are in stop fit with inverted edges of the C-shaped groove members when the H-shaped connection member is inserted between the C-shaped groove members. The C-shaped groove members and/or the H-shaped connection member are each provided with wedge members, and the wedge members have wedge surfaces for guiding the two C-shaped groove members to be fastened oppositely. The integrated H-shaped connection member replaces multiple bolts to meet the requirements of high-strength connection, which simplifies the operation and improves the construction efficiency. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213911 | TURNBUCKLE FOR DISPLAY CARDS, SIGNS AND THE LIKE - A device according to the present invention having a turnbuckle for manually locking and unlocking a display holder used to display information on vehicles and on structures. The turnbuckle is paired with a base. The combination of the turnbuckle and the base are removably coupled with the display holder where the turnbuckles are turned to lock the display holder in place. The combination of the turnbuckle and the base provide for increased frictional stability of the turnbuckle and the display holder. The display holder provides a sleeve or surface upon which information may be placed in or printed upon. The combination of the turnbuckle, the base and the display holder provides for a fixture. The turnbuckle may be paired with multiple embodiments of the base, support multiple embodiments of the display holder, and incorporated in multiple embodiment of the fixture. A method of pairing the turnbuckle with the base is provided as well. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213912 | WEDGE-SHAPED TONGUE GROOVE - A set comprising a first panel, a second panel and a mechanical locking device for locking the first panel to the second panel is disclosed. The first panel includes a first edge surface and a first panel surface and the second panel includes a second edge surface and a second panel surface. The mechanical locking device includes an insertion groove at the first edge surface, wherein the insertion groove has a first displacement surface and an opposite second displacement surface, a bottom surface and a depth direction. The insertion groove includes a flexible tongue, and an edge tongue including a tongue groove, wherein the flexible tongue is configured to cooperate with the tongue groove for locking of the first panel to the second panel, and the first and the second displacement surface of the insertion groove are converging. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213913 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR BEDSTEAD - A mounting structure for a bedstead includes a side rail and a cross rail of the bedstead. The side rail and the cross rail are connected by a connecting member and an inserting member. The connecting member includes a body. The body is provided with a U-shaped groove in which the cross rail is clamped and a first hole located in a middle part of the U-shaped groove. The side rail is provided with a second hole matching with the first hole; and the inserting member is connected to the cross rail after sequentially passing through the second hole and the first hole. The use of the connecting member and the inserting member allows a quick and detachable connection between the side rail and the cross rail, facilitating storage and transportation. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213914 | RIVET FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A rivet fastener assembly is configured to securely clamp together one or more components. The rivet fastener assembly includes a pin and a rivet body having a collar and a column extending from the collar. The rivet body further includes a collar stop configured to provide a positive locating feature for the pin once assembled. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213915 | NAIL, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN A NAIL SETTING DEVICE - Nail, in particular for use in a nail setting device, of an exclusively or predominantly ligno-cellulosic material and has a nail shaft ( | 2022-07-07 |
20220213916 | SEALING PLUG - A sealing plug comprises the combination of a stem and sleeve, in which the stem is designed to have an external taper such that, on installation of the plug by a setting tool, sleeve material flows into a gap between the sleeve and taper to assist with locking the sleeve and stem together. Furthermore, the tool nose piece has a conical taper designed to cause sleeve material to flow, initially on installation, radially outward to effect locking of the plug into a blind hole into which it is being installed. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213917 | FASTENER AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE SAME IN PLACE - A fastener and a method of mounting the same in place includes a fitting portion, an engaging portion and a filler portion. The fastener passes through a sliding hole of an object, and then the fitting portion presses against the object, allowing a material of the object to enter or flow into the filler portion, so as to fit the fastener and the object firmly together. The engaging portion is engaged with or removed from another object. Therefore, the fastener and the method can couple together and separate at least two objects repeatedly and rapidly. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213918 | Dual Head Screw - This present invention relates to a dual head screw that features at least one male nut driver extending outwardly from a base head opposite the shaft of the screw. The dual head screw replaces standard female head screws, thus eliminating concern over stripping of the screw head or the same becoming compacted with debris. The dual head screw has a shaft with a threaded section, a base head and the male nut driver. The male nut driver is dimensioned in size to withstand the torsional forces associated with installing or extracting the dual head screw from an object, and may be driven or extracted with a standard hand tool or a power drill. In a further embodiment, the male nut driver may be comprised of a first driving portion and a second driving portion. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213919 | SELF-DRILLING SELF-TAPPING FASTENER - A self-drilling self-tapping fastener that provides improved performance in both drilling time and pullout force without decreasing performance in any of ductility, tapping torque, torsional strength, and tension strength. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213920 | EXPANDABLE DIAMETER FASTENER - A fastener system for use in securing objects, such as stress skinned panels, to a structural support, such as an aircraft spar or cross member. The fastener system includes a radially-expandable collar assembly. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213921 | Screw with Integrated Slot - The present invention relates to a novel screw that causes drag and prohibits unwinding of the screw. The screw is designed for use in eyeglasses for securing eyeglass lenses and prohibiting same from falling out. The screw includes a fillister head, a drive disposed on the head for engaging a screwdriver, a shaft running from the head to a terminal end, the shaft having non-contiguous circumferential threads along the length of the shaft for rotatably sliding the screw through slots. The screw includes a longitudinal channel in the form of a slot disposed along the surface of the shaft and through the length of the shaft. A planar bar of neoprene or any other polypropene can be inserted in the channel which assists with prohibiting unwinding of the screw when the screw is in use. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213922 | TIE BOLT AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TIE BOLT - Tie bolt and process for making such tie bolt having a shank and a nut, in particular a dead nut; wherein the nut is tightened and locked around a respective end of the shank, so as to form an indivisible body. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213923 | ADJUSTABLE TAPERED WASHER - In one embodiment, a washer assembly, comprising: plural washers adjacent each other, each having a tab and a tapered body of a defined angle, wherein relative adjustment of the tabs corresponds to a composite angle range from zero to twice the defined angle. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213924 | PROTECTIVE CAP FOR PARTIALLY COVERING A PRE-ASSEMBLED OR FULLY ASSEMBLED VEHICLE COMPONENT - A protective cap ( | 2022-07-07 |
20220213925 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND RADIAL BEARING - A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213926 | BEARING ASSEMBLIES, RELATED BEARING APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to bearing assemblies, related bearing apparatuses, and related methods. An example of a bearing assembly disclosed herein may include a support structure having a first end and a second end. The bearing assembly also includes a superhard bearing element secured to the first end of the support structure. The superhard bearing element includes a superhard sealing surface that may be configured to contact a sealing surface of an opposing bearing element, a base surface contacting the support structure and opposing the superhard sealing surface, and at least one lateral surface extending between the superhard sealing surface and the base surface. The support structure and the superhard bearing element may both include at least one conduit extending therethrough through which a fluid may flow. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213927 | NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING - Disclosed is a needle roller bearing, in particular for use in supporting a bottom roller in a spinning machine. The needle roller bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring which are arranged such that the inner ring and the outer ring are rotatable relatively to each other around a bearing rotation axis. A rolling chamber is defined between the inner ring and the outer ring, in which a plurality of needle rollers are arranged. A solid lubricant is disposed in the rolling chamber of the needle roller bearing. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213928 | THRUST WASHER - Oil grooves ( | 2022-07-07 |
20220213929 | BALL BEARING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A ball bearing has an outer circumferential surface of an inner ring subjected to a surface treatment by laser cladding in a circumferential direction, forming an annular first build-up layer with which a plurality of balls | 2022-07-07 |
20220213930 | SPLIT PLUMMER BLOCK BEARING HOUSING - A split plummer block bearing housing for a rotatable shaft includes a detachable housing cap, which includes at least one housing grease channel, and at least one seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a stationary part, which has a seal grease channel and is mounted on the housing, and a rotating part that is configured to be mounted on the shaft. The stationary part and the rotating part are configured to cooperate with each other as a labyrinth and/or contacting seal, and the housing grease channel and the seal grease channel connect and form an extension of each other. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213931 | SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device adapted to be disposed between an inner member and an outer member that rotate relative to each other includes a first sealing member including a cylindrical part adapted to be mounted to the outer member, and an annular part that extends radially inward from the cylindrical part; and a second sealing member including a sleeve adapted to be mounted to the inner member, and a flange. The first sealing member includes a lip that extends toward the flange of the second sealing member. An annular first clearance is provided between the flange and the cylindrical part of the first sealing member. The second sealing member includes a labyrinth lip extending from the flange radially outward and extending toward the atmosphere side more than the cylindrical part of the first sealing member, and a second clearance is provided between the labyrinth lip and the outer member. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213932 | JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH RESTRICTION FEATURE - A joint assembly comprising a hollow outer joint member including a wall forming an open end and a closed end, the outer joint member having a plurality of tracks in its inner surface. An inner joint member received in the outer joint member and plurality of torque-transmitting elements, whereby the plurality of torque-transmitting elements rotationally engage with the inner joint member and the tracks of the outer joint member. Each track comprises two opposing side walls and a torque-transmitting element engages these side walls of the outer joint member and is configured to move in an axial direction along the side walls. Furthermore, a boot covering the open end of the outer joint member and at least one restrictor configured to engage at least one of the plurality of torque-transmitting elements to militate against undesired displacement of the inner joint member with respect to the outer joint member. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213933 | COUPLING DEVICE AND ROTATIONAL PHASE ADJUSTMENT METHOD FOR COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device configured to transmit a rotational force between a first shaft and a second shaft, the device including a first coupling member mounted on the first shaft, a second coupling member mounted on the second shaft, and an intermediate member disposed between the first coupling member and the second coupling member, and configured to allow misalignment between the first shaft and the second shaft. The second coupling member includes a base member configured to be fixed to the intermediate member by a first fastening device, and a shaft mounting member configured to relatively non-rotatably be mounted on the second shaft, the shaft mounting member having a long hole extending along a circumferential direction of the above-described axis and being configured to detachably be fixed to the base member by a second fastening device inserted through the long hole. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213934 | FRICTION CLUTCH - A clutch cover for a friction clutch and a friction clutch, where the clutch cover forms a ring wall and the ring wall forms a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending plates having each a radially outer end. The ring wall also form two or more concentric annular stiffening bands extending at a radial distance from one another and including an innermost annular stiffening band. The ring wall also forms an outermost annular stiffening band, wherein the annular stiffening bands connect the radial plates to each other and having each a radial thickness that is smaller than the radial distance therebetween measured in intermediate regions of the ring wall between respectively two successive radial plates. A plurality of circumferentially spaced drive members of the friction clutch protrude axially from or can be screw connected to said radially outer ends of the radial plates. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213935 | DRIVEN DISK CLUTCH SUB-UNIT FOR A MOTORCYCLE OR OTHER HANDLEBAR VEHICLE - A clutch subassembly for a motorcycle includes a hub, a plurality of driven discs and an elastic element. The hub includes a plurality of projecting protrusions, wherein the plurality of projecting protrusions define wide through openings capable of promoting a lubrication and, at a same time, the plurality of projecting protrusions reduce a weight of the clutch subassembly. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213936 | Clutch Hub Assembly Providing Added Strength and Stability - A clutch hub assembly includes a hollow shaft extending in the longitudinal direction having an internal surface, an external surface, a first end, and a second end. A plate is engaged to the external surface of the shaft, extending outwardly from the external surface of the shaft in the axial direction and having a top surface and a bottom surface. A collar is engaged to the plate having an internal surface and an external surface, wherein the top surface of the plate and the internal surface of the collar define a cavity. A plurality of teeth axially extending from the external surface collar, and a support member extends outwardly from the collar. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213937 | COOLING-OIL GUIDING ELEMENT, AND DRIVE TRAIN AND HYBRID MODULE HAVING SAID COOLING-OIL GUIDING ELEMENT - A cooling oil guiding device for a clutch actuatable by an axially movable piston. The piston is radially inward of the clutch, and separates a pressure space and a compensation space. The compensation space is delimited by an axially stationary compensation space cover and a seal cover coupled to the piston. The compensation space cover and the seal cover axially overlap radially outwardly and are axially movable relative to one another via a sealing element. An overflow opening connects the compensation space to an oil channel in the seal cover between the seal cover and the piston, the oil channel opens radially outward. A control edge is provided at a component part axially immovable relative to the piston, by which an oil flow exiting from the oil channel is guided through the clutch when the clutch is closed and is guided past the clutch when the clutch is open. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213938 | INTERIOR CLUTCH-USED CONTROL MECHANISM - An interior clutch-used control mechanism comprises a driving rod being installed on a center shaft of an internal clutch; a control claw fixing base and a rotation ring being installed on outside of the center shaft; a left control claw and a right control claw being installed on the control claw fixing base; a plurality of upper planet power ratchet claws, a plurality of lower planet power ratchet claws and a plurality of controlling claw shafts being installed on the rotation ring; a ratchet claw control panel being installed at an inner side of the upper and lower planet power ratchet claws; the ratchet claw control panel being installed with a left limiting panel and a right limiting panel; and an auxiliary claw being installed between the left limiting panel and the rotation ring. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213939 | PLANAR RATCHET ASSEMBLY FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - A planar ratchet assembly is provided for a human-powered vehicle, and includes a first ratchet member and a second ratchet member. The first ratchet member includes an axial surface defining a plurality of first serrated teeth having a first driving surface and a first non-driving surface. At least one of the first non-driving surfaces includes a convex curved surface that has a radius of curvature of at least 0.5 mm. The second ratchet member includes an axial surface defining a plurality of second serrated teeth having a second driving surface and a second non-driving surface. The first ratchet member and the second ratchet member rotate together in a driving direction. At least one of the first ratchet member and the second ratchet member moves in an axial direction to permit relative rotation between the first ratchet member and the second ratchet member in a non-driving direction. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213940 | Friction Brake Body for a Friction Brake, Friction Brake and Method for Producing a Friction Brake Body - A friction brake body for a friction brake of a motor vehicle, in particular a brake disk, includes a base body made in particular from gray cast iron and having at least one wear resistant layer formed on a friction contact surface of the base body. The wear resistant layer is made from ferritic-austenitic steel and includes an incorporated hard material particle, in particular finely distributed hard material particle. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213941 | Friction Brake Body for a Friction Brake of a Motor Vehicle, Method for Producing a Friction Brake - The disclosure relates to a friction brake body for a friction brake of a motor vehicle, in particular a brake disc, wherein the friction brake body comprises a base body made from gray cast iron, and at least one wear resistant layer formed at least in areas on the base body. The wear resistant layer is a laser alloyed or laser dispersed edge layer of the base body and comprises at least one additive. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213942 | CALIPER BODY FOR A BRAKE CALIPER - A caliper body for a brake caliper for a disc brake, arranged straddling a disc, has a first elongated portion configured to face a first braking surface of the disc by interposing at least one first brake pad, a second elongated portion, opposite the first elongated portion and configured to face a second braking surface of the disc by interposing at least one second brake pad. A caliper bridge connects the first and second elongated portions. At least either the first or second elongated portion has a thrust device housing receiving at least one portion of a thrust device, configured to apply a thrust action on at least one brake pad to abut the at least one brake pad against a braking surface of the disc. A first annular housing radially opens into the thrust device housing and receives an elastic retraction element that applies a retracting action on the thrust device. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213943 | SPRING GUIDE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE - A spring guide attached to a shock absorber, the shock absorber being provided between a vehicle body and a wheel, the spring guide being configured to support a coil spring for elastically supporting the vehicle body, and the spring guide includes: a main body portion formed of a resin material; and an elastic part provided between the main body portion and an end portion of the coil spring, the elastic part is formed of a material having elastic modulus lower than the material forming the main body portion, the elastic part being integrally molded on the main body portion. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213944 | CYLINDER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CYLINDER DEVICE - A bracket of a cylinder device includes: a tubular portion having a C-shaped cross section, holding an outer periphery of the outer shell, and having a slit in a front portion; and a pair of mounting portions and protruding outward in the radial direction from both ends of the tubular portion in the circumferential direction. The tubular portion includes a hole formed to permit insertion of the protrusion, from at least one side portion to the back portion of the tubular portion. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213945 | CAP SENSOR - Technologies are described for a cap sensor unit for an energy absorber. The cap sensor unit may comprise a housing. The housing may be configured to be attachable to, and removable from, an end of a piston of the energy absorber. Walls of the housing may define a pocket for a sensor within the housing. The caps sensor unit may comprise the sensor. The sensor may be within the housing. The sensor may be a wireless position switch. The sensor may include a wireless transmitter. The sensor may be configured to send a signal to a receiver when a force impacts the cap sensor unit. The sensor may be in a load path of the force. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213946 | HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION DAMPER WITH A HYDRAULIC STROKE STOP ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure relates to a hydraulic damper provided with an additional stroke stop arrangement comprising a narrowed section and an additional piston assembly, wherein the additional piston assembly comprises a plastic ring guide, a ring, and a retaining member, wherein the ring surrounds an inner axial rim of the ring guide with radial clearance, wherein the inner axial rim defines at least one annular channel, and wherein the ring guide has at least one fixing protrusion extending radially inwardly toward the axis for engaging an annular slot in the piston rod and securing the ring guide to the piston rod. The at least one fixing protrusion is disposed at said inner axial rim of said ring guide and the height of said at least one fixing protrusion is larger than said radial clearance between said inner axial rim of said ring guide and said ring. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213947 | PLANETARY REDUCTION GEAR - A planetary reduction gear using a helical gear is configured such that a rear-stage sun gear is rotatably supported by a device housing via a radial bearing on one side in the direction of a center axis, and is rotatably supported by a rear-stage planetary carrier via a thrust bearing on the other side. The rear-stage planetary carrier is rotatably supported by the device housing via a rear-stage carrier bearing. A preload is applied to the thrust bearing by a preload mechanism mounted to the rear-stage planetary carrier. Displacement of the rear-stage sun gear caused by a thrust force generated due to engagement with a rear-stage planetary gear can be suppressed, and an angle error between input rotation and output rotation can be suppressed. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213948 | CVT AUTOMATIC VARIATOR TRANSMISSION FOR A BICYCLE - A CVT variator transmission box for using on a bicycle is provided. The CVT variator transmission box increases or decreases a speed of a rotation of pedals or hands when a form of a motion transmission is provided; and the CVT variator transmission box introduces a new variator gearbox with a CVT variator transmission mechanism capable of transmitting to a front wheel or a rear wheel by increasing or decreasing the speed from the pedals or the hands when the form of the motion transmission is provided. The CVT variator transmission box is positioned on any part of the front wheel, the rear wheel or on a frame of the bicycle. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213949 | TRACTION DEVICE - A traction device including a ring member, a carrier, and a sun member and an electric motor, wherein the electric motor is coupled to at least one of the ring member, the carrier, and the sun member. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213950 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - A clutch assembly is disclosed herein. The clutch assembly includes a joint balance chamber positioned between a disconnect apply chamber and a torque converter clutch apply chamber. A torque converter assembly includes a charge pressure fluid circuit. A hub defines a passage between the charge pressure fluid circuit and the joint balance chamber, such that fluid from the torque converter assembly is provided to the joint balance chamber. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213951 | HYDRO-MECHANICAL HYBRID TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT MECHANISM - A hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device with an energy management mechanism includes an input member, a mechanical transmission mechanism, an energy management mechanism, a power output mechanism, an output member, a convergence mechanism, a start mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to the mechanical transmission mechanism, the power output mechanism, and the hydraulic transmission mechanism, and connects the energy management mechanism to the mechanical transmission mechanism and the power output mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, between the energy management mechanism and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, and between the energy management mechanism together with the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213952 | DIFFERENTIAL APPARATUS - A differential apparatus includes a differential unit and a multi-plate clutch. The differential unit includes a differential case, a differential gear and a pair of output gears. The differential case includes a case main body and a cover body to close an opening of the case main body. The opening of the case main body is formed on a side of one of the pair of output gears. The multi-plate clutch is provided only on a side of the opening of the case main body. Outer clutch plates of the multi-plate clutch are engaged with the differential case. Inner clutch plates of the multi-plate clutch are engaged with the one of the pair of the output gears. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213953 | COMPOSITE GEARWHEEL FOR AN ELECTROPNEUMATIC HAMMER DRILL - Composite gearwheel for an electropneumatic hammer drill, wherein the composite gearwheel has a basic body, consisting of a first material, and an encircling toothing, and wherein the encircling toothing is formed, along a first circular arc, by a toothed body of the composite gearwheel, and is formed, along the remaining second circular arc, by the basic body itself, wherein the toothed body consists of a second material that is different than the first material. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213954 | Decoupler - A decoupler of a drive torque transmission between the belt of an auxiliary unit belt drive and the shaft of one of the auxiliary units, includes:
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20220213955 | SOUND REDUCTION ASSEMBLY, A RING CONFIGURED TO ATTENUATE SOUND AND A METHOD - A sound reduction assembly includes a housing and a component supported via the housing. The component is movable relative to the housing. The sound reduction assembly includes a ring coupled to the component and the housing. The ring is configured to attenuate sound inducing vibrations in response to operation of the component. The ring includes a flange fixed relative to the housing to maintain a position of the ring relative to the component which maximizes attenuation of the sound in response to operation of the component. A method of utilizing a ring to attenuate sound inducing vibrations in response to operation of a component inside of a housing. A torque is selected to be applied to the ring. A stiffness of the ring is determined based on a stiffness-torque curve utilizing the selected torque to maximize attenuation of the sound. The ring is manufactured to meet the determined stiffness. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213956 | PLANET CARRIER FOR A MECHANICAL GEARBOX OF AN AIRCRAFT TURBOMACHINE - A planet carrier for a mechanical gearbox for a turbomachine includes a one-piece cage that extends about an axis of rotation defining an internal housing configured to receive a sun gear and planet gears of the gearbox. The planet carrier further includes a lubrication system with at least one bore formed in the cage and extending parallel to the axis over more than | 2022-07-07 |
20220213957 | VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A vehicle drive device includes: a first oil passage that supplies oil discharged from the first hydraulic pump to the second transmission system; a second oil passage that supplies oil discharged from the second hydraulic pump to the first transmission system; a third oil passage that supplies the oil discharged from the second hydraulic pump to the first rotating electrical machine; and a fourth oil passage that supplies the oil discharged from the second hydraulic pump to the second rotating electrical machine. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213958 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM - A drive sheave assembly of a continuously variable transmission is provided. A fixed sheave of the assembly includes a central recess. A plurality of sheave ramps are located within the central recess. A one-way engagement collar is configured to rotate freely on an end portion of a sleeve when the sleeve rotates in a first direction and lock onto rotation of the sleeve when the sleeve rotates in a second direction. The one-way engagement collar further has a plurality of ramp pockets. A ramp member is received within each ramp pocket of the plurality of ramp pockets in the one-way engagement collar. Each ramp member is configured to engage an associated sheave ramp of the plurality of sheave ramps in the central recess of the fixed sheave and move the one-way engagement collar axially to engage a side of a belt when the sleeve rotates in the second direction. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213959 | CHAMBER BODY DESIGN ARCHITECTURE FOR NEXT GENERATION ADVANCED PLASMA TECHNOLOGY - An apparatus for processing a substrate is disclosed and includes, in one embodiment, a twin chamber housing having two openings formed therethrough, a first pump interface member coaxially aligned with one of the two openings formed in the twin chamber housing, and a second pump interface member coaxially aligned with another of the two openings formed in the twin chamber housing, wherein each of the pump interface members include three channels that are concentric with a centerline of the two openings. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213960 | MECHANICAL SEAL - A mechanical seal includes a pair of seal rings that rotate relative to each other; and a retainer that holds the seal ring. The retainer includes an annular base portion, an annular holding portion that is externally fitted to an outer periphery of the seal ring, and an annular connection portion that connects the base portion and the annular holding portion in an axial direction, and an annular space partially surrounded by the base portion, the annular connection portion, and the annular holding portion is formed between the outer periphery of the seal ring and an inner periphery of the retainer. The retainer has a plurality of beams which are disposed in the annular space to connect the annular base portion and the annular holding portion. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213961 | FILLING VALVE - The present invention relates to a welding-free valve that controls the passages of fluids such as gas, air, water, steam and oil in combi boilers and the similar devices, that is designed to ensure the flow rate, that is manufactured from a plastic material and that is resistant to high temperatures, chemicals, and pressure. The valve comprised of nail components is characterized by becoming a single piece, such that components constituting the device itself are fitted together and nails are placed, so that the assembly is completed. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213962 | MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE FOR ADJUSTING A FLUID FLOW - A directional valve adjusts a fluid flow, such as a coolant flow. The valve includes a valve housing having at least two fluid openings, a valve member adjustable to close and at least partially open the at least two fluid openings, and a seal mounted in a mounting direction in a seal support of the valve member or the valve housing. The seal support and the seal are form-matched to each other such that the seal and the seal support engage behind each other in a barb-like manner with respect to the mounting direction. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213963 | BALL VALVE ASSEMBLY - A dielectric insulating insert arranged to be positioned between a drive shaft and a ball shaft of a motorised ball valve assembly. The insert includes a body of dielectric material to form an insulating layer and having opposing sides from each of which extends an engagement portion having a non-circular cross-section and configured to engage, respectively, with the drive shaft and the ball shaft in torque transfer engagement. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213964 | DIAPHRAGM AND FLUID DEVICE - A diaphragm | 2022-07-07 |
20220213965 | VALVE DEVICE - A valve device includes: a body formed with a valve chamber, a first inflow passage, a second inflow passage, an outflow passage, and an annular groove and provided with a valve seat; and a diaphragm configured to communicate with and interrupt the second inflow passage and the outflow passage. An end portion of the second inflow passage is open to the valve chamber. The valve seat is provided on a peripheral edge of a location where the valve chamber and the second inflow passage communicate with each other. The annular groove is open to the valve chamber and is formed around the second inflow passage. An end portion of the outflow passage is open to the annular groove. The first inflow passage has a plurality of flow passages including an inflow port and a plurality of outflow ports, and each outflow port is open to the annular groove. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213966 | SHUTTLE VALVE SPOOL ASSEMBLY - A device including a sleeve having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a hole disposed through an outer diameter of the sleeve between the first end and the second end. The device includes a spool having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the spool disposed at least partially inside the sleeve and configured to slide along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The device includes a spring having a fifth end and a sixth end opposite the fifth end, the spring disposed in a slot disposed in the spool, the spring and the slot oriented at least partially in a radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a retaining bit disposed at the fifth end of the spring. The spring, in a partially compressed state, urges the retaining bit against an inner wall of the sleeve. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213967 | MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL VALVE FOR ADJUSTING A FLUID FLOW - A directional valve for adjusts a fluid flow, such as a coolant flow, is between at least two operating states. The valve includes a valve housing, an adjustable valve member, and a slotted link guide adapted to push the valve member into a sealing contact switching state with the valve housing and to guide the valve member into a releasing operating state shifted back with respect to the sealing contact operating state. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213968 | WELDED CHECK VALVE - Welded check valves include a poppet assembly, a spring, and a disc that contacts the spring. The disc may be held at a position away from a weld when forming the welded check valve. Embodiments may include retention features configured to allow one or more of the poppet assembly and disc to pass the retention features in an assembly orientation, and to retain those elements when they are in an operational orientation. Methods include inserting the poppet assembly, contacting the poppet assembly with a spring, inserting a disc, retaining the disc away from a weld side, and welding the check valve together. The poppet assembly and/or disc may pass one or more retaining features when inserted, and be retained by the retaining features when the check valve is operated. The weld may be a thermal weld. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213969 | LOW PRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE AND SYSTEM - A CO2 low-pressure shut-off system is described. The low-pressure shut-off system may include a low-pressure shut-off valve including a first valve inlet, a second valve inlet and at least one valve outlet, a solenoid valve including a valve inlet, a first valve outlet, and a second valve outlet. The solenoid may be configured to direct a flow of a pressurized gas from the valve inlet into at least one of the first valve outlet and the second valve outlet. The CO2 low-pressure shut-off system further includes a gas monitor electrically coupled to the solenoid valve. The gas monitor may be configured to transmit one of a first signal and a second signal to the solenoid valve to control the flow of the pressurized gas through the solenoid valve. | 2022-07-07 |
20220213970 | COMBINATION REGULATOR VALVE - A combination regulator valve for conveying fluid is disclosed. The valve comprises a bonnet, a body, a flexible diaphragm, a first spring, and a spindle unit. The spindle unit comprises a pin, a first seat disc, and a seat screw. The bonnet is secured to the body. The flexible diaphragm is compressed between the bonnet and the body. The first spring is disposed in the bonnet. The spindle unit is disposed in the body. The first seat disc is disposed between the pin and the diaphragm. The first seat disc and the pin define a first void. The first spring biases the diaphragm toward the first seat disc. The seat screw is engaged with the body and is slidably engaged with the pin. The seat screw and the pin define a fluid passage in fluid communication with the first void. | 2022-07-07 |