46th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180328418 | Overrunning clutch unit and gear mechanism device having the overrunning clutch unit - Overrunning clutch units are disclosed. In one example, the overrunning clutch unit may include inner and outer rings that can be rotated relative to each other. Clamping members may transmit a torque between the two rings in one peripheral direction, the clamping members being arranged between the rings. A first bearing device may be configured to support the two rings, wherein the first bearing device is arranged between the rings at a first axial side of the clamping members. A second bearing device may be configured to support the two rings, wherein the second bearing device is arranged at a second, opposing, axial side of the clamping members so that a tilting of the inner ring relative to the outer ring is prevented. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328419 | OVERRUNNING COUPLING AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY, COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING MEMBER FOR USE THEREIN HAVING IMPROVED DYNAMICS WITH REGARDS TO LOCKING MEMBER LAYDOWN SPEED - Overrunning coupling and control assembly, coupling assembly and locking member having at least one side surface with a draft to improve locking member dynamics are provided. Locking member dynamics is improved with regards to locking member laydown speed. Laydown speed variation cause by a variable frictional coefficient between a pocket surface of a pocket in which the locking member is received and nominally retained and the at least one side surface of the locking member is minimized as well. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328420 | OPERATION CONTROL DEVICE AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD OF DIRECT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE - The present disclosure provides an operation control apparatus of a direct control solenoid valve. The apparatus includes a direct control solenoid valve configured to control an operation of a clutch via a control pressure and to supply the control pressure to a clutch by magnetic force generated by a current control; and a hydraulic pressure supply valve configured to supply a hydraulic pressure to the direct control solenoid valve, wherein the hydraulic pressure supply valve is operatively associated with a clutch control. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328421 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAFE GEAR RATIO SELECTION AND CONTROL FOR A CLUTCH-TO-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A clutch-to-clutch transmission monitoring system for an automobile vehicle includes a control software generating a control signal. A monitor is in communication with the control software. A pre-compute monitor is in communication with the control software. The pre-compute monitor also receives the input data and outputs an operating threshold signal to the control software. The operating threshold signal defines allowed operating bounds for at least one component in communication with the monitor. A post-compute monitor is in communication with both the control software and the pre-compute monitor. The post-compute monitor receives both the control signal and the operating threshold signal. The post-compute monitor compares the control signal to the operating threshold signal to identify if the control signal violates the allowed operating bounds defined by the pre-compute monitor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328422 | CONTROL DEVICE OF VEHICLE POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A control device of a vehicle power transmission device including a first power transmission path transmitting power by engaging a first clutch, a sub-clutch and a second power transmission path transmitting power by engaging a second clutch each disposed between an engine and drive wheels and parallel to each other, the device including a fail-safe valve for preventing simultaneous engagement of the first and second clutches, the fail-safe valve configured to be switched to a fail-safe spool position preventing simultaneous engagement of the first and second clutches by a hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic fluid supplied to the first clutch or an output pressure of a first electromagnetic valve controlling the hydraulic pressure and the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied to the second clutch or an output pressure of a second electromagnetic valve controlling the hydraulic pressure, the second electromagnetic valve configured to increase the output pressure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328423 | MULTI-DISK BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH TRAVEL LIMIT PIN - A torque tube assembly may comprise a torque tube including a reaction plate and a first travel limit pin coupled to the reaction plate. The first travel limit pin may comprise a shaft portion and a head portion. The first travel limit pin may be configured to limit an axial movement of the reaction plate. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328424 | LIFT SYSTEMS, LINE BRAKES, AND METHODS OF VERTICALLY MOVING LOADS - A lift system includes an overhead support, a counterweight, a base unit including a brake and secured to a floor, a fly line, and a load line. The fly line connects the counterweight, the overhead support, and the base unit via pulleys. The brake is configured to engage the fly line to limit movement of the counterweight and a load. A manual rope brake includes a housing having a base portion, an upper portion, and a hinge rotatably connecting the upper portion to the base portion. A cam lock is within the housing between pulleys. The cam lock engages a rope when the brake is engaged, and disengages from the rope when the brake is disengaged. A portable lift system includes a container configured to carry pulleys, a base unit, a fly line, and a load line when the lift system is in transport. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328425 | EXTENDED TORQUE TUBE - A torque tube for a brake assembly may include a tube portion having a first centerline axis, a conical back-leg portion extending from the tube portion in a radially outward angled orientation relative to the first centerline axis, and a lip portion disposed at a radially outward end of the conical back-leg portion. The lip portion may have added structural material to improve the structural properties of the torque tube to prevent or mitigate damage that would otherwise be caused by friction-induced vibrations. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328426 | BRAKE CALIPERS - A brake caliper ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328427 | DISC BRAKE CALIPER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CALIPER AND CALIPER SPRING - A disc brake caliper ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328428 | CALIPER NOISE PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE BRAKE - A caliper noise prevention device for a vehicle brake may include: a caliper body coupled to a torque member having a friction pad installed therein; a plate disposed so as to face the caliper body; a spacer disposed between the caliper body and the plate, and isolating the caliper body and the plate from each other using an elastic restoring force; and a coupling configured to couple the spacer, the plate and the caliper body to one another. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328429 | CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES INCLUDING ENCAPSULATED ISOTROPIC CARBON - The disclosure describes a method of forming a carbon-carbon composite component including depositing an initial carbon material into a porous preform using chemical vapor deposition (CND) or chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) to form a rigidized porous preform, infusing the rigidized porous preform with an isotropic resin, pyrolyzing the infused isotropic resin to form an isotropic carbon within pores of the rigidized porous preform, and encapsulating the isotropic carbon, with a graphitizable carbon to form the carbon-carbon composite component. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328430 | ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE - An electronic parking brake is disclosed. The electronic parking brake includes a spindle unit, a power transmission unit, a first brake unit, and a second brake unit. The spindle presses or releases a piston of a caliper device moving forward or backward toward a wheel disc, toward or from the disc. The power transmission unit transmits received power to the spindle unit. The first brake unit includes a first motor connected to the power transmission so as to generate power needed to brake wheels of a vehicle. The second brake unit includes a second motor connected to the power transmission unit so as to generate power needed to brake the wheels of the vehicle. The second brake unit and the first brake unit are operated independently from each other. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328431 | DISC BRAKE CALLIPER BODY - A disc brake calliper body adapted to be arranged straddling a brake disc. The calliper body includes at least one elongated element connecting bridge which connects a first wheel side elongated element to a second wheel opposite side elongated element adapted to be arranged straddling the brake disc. The calliper body includes at least one air conveying channel which extends longitudinally as a connecting bridge which connects the first wheel side elongated element to said second wheel opposite side elongated element so as to be adapted to be arranged straddling the brake disc. The disc outlet channel side includes a disc outlet channel side portion free edge, a channel bottom includes a channel bottom portion free edge, a disc inlet channel side free edge, a disc outlet channel side portion free edge and a channel bottom portion free edge defining a cooling air collection and conveying inlet. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328432 | ARRANGEMENT OF FRICTION LINING ELEMENTS IN BRAKE LININGS TO INCREASE A CONTACT FORCE BETWEEN THE FRICTION LINING ELEMENTS ON BRAKE OPERATION - To improve a brake lining for a disc brake of a vehicle, having a backing plate and a plurality of friction lining elements arranged movably relative to the backing plate, such that brake squealing can be largely avoided and at the same time additional wear owing to ice and abrasive particles resulting from winter conditions is counteracted, it is proposed for a spring system between the backing plate and the friction lining elements to be designed such that, during brake operation and owing to a resulting lining pressure force on the friction lining elements, a contact force between at least two adjacent friction lining elements is increased. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328433 | TUBULAR VIBRATION-DAMPING DEVICE - A tubular vibration-damping device including: a vibration-damping device main unit wherein a main rubber elastic body is externally fixed to an inner shaft member; an outer tube member mounted on an outer peripheral face of the main unit; a pair of stopper protrusions protruding to opposite sides of a first axis-perpendicular direction at the inner shaft member; a cushion rubber layer fixed to the stopper protrusions; a stopper concavity provided in an inner peripheral face of the outer tube member to receive the stopper protrusions being inserted, with a wall opposed to the stopper protrusions in an axial direction, the first axis-perpendicular direction, and a second axis-perpendicular direction orthogonal thereto; and stoppers for all the directions constituted by contact of the wall and the stopper protrusions to limit relative displacement between the inner shaft member and the outer tube member. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328434 | VIBRATION ISOLATION DEVICE, LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND METHOD TO TUNE A VIBRATION ISOLATION DEVICE - The invention provides a vibration isolation device configured to support a structure, comprising:
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20180328435 | BI-RECTANGULAR VEHICLE BEAM WITH CELLULAR STRUCTURE - A vehicle beam is provided. The vehicle beam may include an outer tube having four outer walls an inner tube having four inner walls inside the outer tube and a first set and a second set of ribs. The first set of ribs may extend from a midpoint of each inner wall to a midpoint of each outer wall. The second set of ribs may extend from a midpoint of each of the first set of ribs to one corner of the outer tube. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328436 | FLEXIBLE SPRING MEMBERS AS WELL AS GAS SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A flexible spring member and bead guard assembly. A gas spring assembly including a flexible spring member with a mounting bead and a bead guard disposed along the mounting bead. A method of manufacturing a gas spring assembly includes providing bead guard, and securing the bead guard along a flexible spring member. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328437 | Shock Damping Systems and Methods for using Shock Damping Systems - This disclosure includes a shock damping system that has a pressure storage reservoir, a check valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir, and a needle valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir. The needle valve is in a parallel fluid-communication configuration with the check valve. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328438 | WASHING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC LEVELING FUNCTION - The bottom of a washing machine is provided with fixed feet and hydraulic feet, at least two fixed feet and at least one hydraulic foot form a supporting plane for supporting the washing machine; each hydraulic foot comprises a fixed part and a movable part, a hollow chamber is formed between the fixed part and the movable part, and the hollow chamber is provided with a hydraulic medium: the hydraulic medium flows under pressure in the hollow chambers to drive the movable parts to extend and retract; the hydraulic feet cooperate with the fixed feet to implement automatic leveling. The two fixed feet define two points, hydraulic feet define another point, so that even if the ground is uneven, the two fixed feet closely bear the weight of the washing machine, the hydraulic feet can automatically extend or retract according to the size of pressure, to implement automatic leveling. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328439 | FLUID DAMPER DEVICE AND APPARATUS WITH DAMPER - The fluid damper device includes a rotor inserted into a case, and a cover fixed to an opening portion of the case. A thin portion is formed at an end portion of the case on one side in an axis direction, and a contact portion which is in contact with a small-diameter portion of the cover in the axis direction is formed at four positions of an inner circumferential surface of the thin portion at equal angular intervals. A partitioning convex portion which partitions a damper chamber in a circumferential direction is formed on an inner circumferential surface of the case, and the contact portions are formed at positions corresponding to the partitioning convex portion in the circumferential direction. A concave portion recessed radially outward is formed at a position different from the contact portion in the circumferential direction, and a welding convex portion is formed in the concave portion. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328440 | VISCOUS DAMPER ASSEMBLY HAVING LOCKOUT FUNCTION - A hydraulic damping assembly includes a housing having a first moving end and a second opposing fixed end. A lockout assembly disposed at the fixed end of the housing includes at least one lockout pin that is configured to selectively occlude an orifice extending into at least one fluidic circuit interconnecting various hydraulic chambers of the damper. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328441 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DAMPER TUBE - A method of manufacturing a damper tube is provided. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The method includes providing a reinforcing insert, at least partly, within the first end of the tube. The method includes flattening a portion of the first end of the tube. The method also includes bending at least one of the reinforcing insert and the flattened portion of the first end of the tube into a loop. The method further includes connecting an edge of the loop to the tube. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328442 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT - Methods and apparatus of a system for vehicles comprising a vehicle suspension, a sensor operable to measure an operational characteristic of the vehicle suspension, and a processor in communication with the sensor that is operable to suggest an operational setting of the vehicle suspension in response to an input from the sensor corresponding to the operational characteristic. A method for adjusting a suspension of a vehicle may comprise receiving suspension data with a processor, calculating a suspension setting suggestion with the processor, communicating the suspension setting suggestion to a user interface device, and adjusting the suspension based on the suspension setting suggestion. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328443 | DAMPING STRUT - Disclosed is a magneto-rheological strut comprising a housing tube, a damper body tube, and a bearing assembly disposed between the housing tube and the damper body tube. The bearing assembly comprises a bearing sleeve, with two integral annular bearings within the bearing sleeve and bearing against the damper body tube, and two internal annular seals abutting the radially external surface of the damper body tube and defining a fluid-tight internal lubricant chamber between the internal annular seals. The bearing assembly further comprises two external annular seals abutting the internal surface of the housing tube and defining an external lubricant chamber between the external annular seals and the housing tube. The bearing sleeve further comprises a number of radial channels passing through its wall and joining the internal lubricant chamber with the external lubricant chamber. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328444 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly includes a first valve plate defining at least one first opening and at least one second opening. A valve element located above the first valve plate has a central portion, and at least one tab extending outwards from the central portion. The at least one tab includes a narrow portion axially aligned with the at least one first opening such that the narrow portion at least partially covers the at least one first opening. The at least one tab is selectively provided with electrical energy to melt the narrow portion to form an orifice. The orifice is fluidly coupled with the at least one first opening. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328445 | VALVE STIFFNESS ADJUSTMENT - A damper valve with an adjustable effective stiffness of a shim. The damper valve includes a piston. The piston has a fluid path formed therethrough. A shim is disposed proximate the fluid path formed through the piston. A stiffness adjustment feature is coupled to the shim, and the shim is disposed between the piston and the stiffness adjustment feature. The stiffness adjustment feature is configured to adjust the effective stiffness of the shim without affecting a preload applied to the shim. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328446 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADJUSTABLE DAMPER - A system for controlling vehicle motion is described. The system includes: a first set of sensors coupled with a vehicle, the first set of sensors configured for sensing the vehicle motion; and a vehicle suspension damper coupled with the first set of sensors, the vehicle suspension damper configured for adjusting a damping force therein, the vehicle suspension damper comprising: a primary valve; a pilot valve assembly coupled with the primary valve, the pilot valve assembly configured for metering a flow of fluid to the primary valve, in response to at least the sensing; and an orifice block coupled with the primary valve and comprising a control orifice there through, the control orifice configured for operating cooperatively with the pilot valve assembly in the metering the flow of fluid to the primary valve. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328447 | Torsional Vibration Damping Arrangement Having A Phase Shifter And A Magnetic Gear For The Powertrain Of A Vehicle - A torsional vibration damping arrangement for the powertrain of a vehicle includes an input region to be driven for rotation around a rotational axis (A) and an output region, there being provided between the input region and the output region a first torque transmission path and, parallel thereto, a second torque transmission path and a coupling arrangement. A phase shifter arrangement is provided in the first torque transmission path. The coupling arrangement is constructed as a magnetic coupling gear unit. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328448 | WIRE FASTENING DEVICE - A wire fastening device, wherein two parallel wire guides, arranged oppositely are provided on the flat wire fastening device on a first and second guide sides, wherein two wire ends can be fixed permanently in the wire fastening device, which wire ends are guided movably in the wire guides against the wire fastening device, wherein for this purpose two flat sections of the wire fastening device can be fixed removably to one another by means of a fastening device provided to that effect, that the wire guides respectively of a wire end are deflected and run substantially parallel and opposite to one another, so that the guiding direction of the wire ends can be substantially reversed in the wire guiding device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328449 | ADAPTER SECURITY KEYCHAIN - A adapter security system adapted to be attached to a cable is taught. The adapter security system includes a wire, at least one adapter that is carried by the wire, and a clamping assembly that is adapted to attach the wire to the cable. The adapter security system provides a means of securing adapters at the location of a presentation while also providing convenient access for the user to the adapters. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328450 | LINK CHAIN, IN PARTICULAR BUSH CHAIN - A link chain, in particular bush chain, comprising an inner link plate with a bush, an outer link plate with a pin, wherein the pin and bush form a chain joint, wherein a sealing arrangement is provided for sealing the chain joint, wherein the sealing arrangement is arranged between the inner link plate and the outer link plate, and wherein the sealing arrangement comprises a seal and a seal-accommodating space, characterized in that in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an annular cutout, in particular in the outer link plate, wherein a ring, which is designed in the form of a metal ring, is arranged in the seal-accommodating space, or in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an accommodating washer. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328451 | FREEWHEEL MECHANISM - A freewheel mechanism containing an external raceway, rolls, wedges, characterized in that, it contains the external raceway ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328452 | Winch-Winding Assembly For Flatbed Winches - A winch-winding assembly for use with a flatbed winch, for example. The winch-winding assembly can be used for winding tie-down straps. The winch-winding assembly can include a gear system, a drive shaft connected to the gear system in order to cause rotation of the gear system and an engagement arm being configured to engage with and rotate part of the flatbed winch. A drill-support mechanism can be further provided to guide or support a body of a hand-held drill during engagement and rotation of the drive shaft. The engagement arm can comprise a stem and a finger mounted to the stem and being displaceable between a retracted position disengaging the flatbed winch, and an extended position engaging the flatbed winch, to rotate the winch drum in response to rotation of the stem. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328453 | PLANETARY TRANSMISSION - A planetary transmission for transmitting drive power to a work machine, comprising a plurality of planetary gearwheels, a plurality of planetary shafts and at least one planetary carrier, the planetary gearwheels being arranged in each case rotatably on one of the planetary shafts, and the planetary shafts being fastened in each case to the planetary carrier, characterized in that the planetary carrier is configured for a releasable connection to a work machine shaft. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328454 | SELF-CONTAINED REDUCTION GEAR WITH TWO RATIOS, AND SYSTEM WITH ENGINE AND REVERSIBLE ELECTRICAL MACHINE INCLUDING THIS REDUCTION GEAR - The reduction gear includes a pair of gears installed in parallel between two shafts and each provided with a mobile wheel free to move axially to engage in turn with one of the shafts and to transmit movement with different ratios. Since the gear teeth are helical, opposite forces on the reduction gear make it changeover from one reduction ratio to the other. No external control is necessary. Application to mechanical transmissions between an engine and a reversible electrical machine (starter or generator), that starts the motor with a large speed reduction and generates electricity with a smaller reduction. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328455 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND DRIVETRAIN THEREOF - A drivetrain has a first speed path and a third speed path. The first speed path includes a one-way clutch that allows power transmission from the drive shaft toward the driven shaft but prevents power transmission in the opposite direction. The third speed path includes a one-way clutch that allows power transmission from the driven shaft toward the drive shaft but prevents power transmission in the opposite direction. The third speed path further includes a shift clutch member. This can provide a drivetrain capable of performing regenerative control to derive electricity appropriately from an electric motor and also capable of shifting gears smoothly. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328456 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include: an input shaft; an output shaft; first to fifth planetary gear sets each including first to third rotation elements, fourth to sixth rotation elements, seventh to ninth rotation elements, tenth to twelfth rotation elements, thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements; a first shaft connected with the second rotation element and the input shaft; a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotation element and the output shaft; a third shaft connected with the sixth, seventh and thirteenth rotation elements; a fourth shaft connected with the tenth and fifteenth rotation elements; a fifth shaft connected with the third and fourth rotation elements; a sixth shaft connected with the fifth, eighth, and eleventh rotation elements; a seventh shaft connected with the ninth rotation element; an eighth shaft connected with the first rotation element; and a ninth shaft connected with the twelfth rotation element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328457 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include: an input shaft; an output shaft; first to fifth planetary gear sets each including first to third rotation elements, fourth to sixth rotation elements, seventh to ninth rotation elements, tenth to twelfth rotation elements, thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements; a first shaft connected with the third rotation element and the input shaft; a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotation element and the output shaft; a third shaft connected with the fourth and thirteenth rotation elements; a fourth shaft connected with the ninth and fifteenth rotation elements; a fifth shaft connected with the second, fifth and eighth rotation elements; a sixth shaft connected with the seventh and twelfth rotation elements; a seventh shaft connected with the first rotation element; an eighth shaft connected with the sixth and eleventh rotation elements; and a ninth shaft connected with the tenth rotation element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328458 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles is disclosed to improve power delivery performance and fuel efficiency by apply six engaging elements to reduce a drag loss of a clutch and a brake while achieving ten forward speed stages and one reverse speed stage. The planetary gear train includes: first, second, third, fourth, and fifth planetary gear sets disposed on the same axis; an input shaft; an output shaft; nine shafts connecting each rotational element of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth planetary gear sets; three clutches and three brakes as the six engaging elements; and a transmission housing. Some of the nine shafts fixedly connect rotation elements selected from the rotation elements of the five planetary gear sets to each other while some of the nine shafts selectively connect a rotation element with the transmission housing via the brakes. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328459 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle is provided to improve power delivery and fuel efficiency by applying six engaging elements to five planetary gear sets to achieve ten forward speed stages and one reverse speed stage. The planetary gear train includes: an input shaft; an output shaft; first to fifth planetary gear sets each including three rotation elements; three clutches and three brakes as the six engaging elements; and first to ninth shafts. In particular, the third shaft fixedly connects seventh, tenth and thirteenth rotational elements, and the fourth shaft fixedly connects sixth and fifteenth rotational elements. In addition, the fifth shaft fixedly connects third and fourth rotational elements, the sixth shaft fixedly connects fifth and eighth rotational elements, and the seventh shaft fixedly connects ninth and eleventh rotational elements. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328460 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles provides forward ten speed stages and one reverse speed stage. The planetary gear train includes: an input shaft; an output shaft; five planetary gear sets each having three rotation elements; three clutches; three brakes; and nine shafts. Some of the nine shafts may directly connect or selectively connect a plurality of rotation elements among the rotation elements via the clutches, and some of the nine shafts selectively connect selected rotation elements to a transmission housing H via the brakes. In particular, the selected rotation elements are not connected to another rotation element of the five planetary gear sets. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328461 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission includes: input and output shafts; first to fifth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third, fourth to sixth, seventh to ninth, tenth to twelfth, and thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements; a first shaft connected with the first rotational element and the input shaft; a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotational element and the output shaft; a third shaft connected with the sixth and thirteenth rotational elements; a fourth shaft connected with the eighth, eleventh, and fifteenth rotational elements; a fifth shaft connected with the fifth rotational element; a sixth shaft connected with the twelfth rotational element; a seventh shaft connected with the second and fourth rotational elements; an eighth shaft connected with the third and seventh rotational elements; and a ninth shaft connected with the ninth and tenth rotational elements. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328462 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission including: input and output shafts, first to fifth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third, fourth to sixth, seventh to ninth, tenth to twelfth, and thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements, a first shaft connected with the second rotational element and the input shaft, a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotational element and the output shaft, a third shaft connected with the ninth and thirteenth rotational elements, a fourth shaft connected with the tenth and fifteenth rotational elements, a fifth shaft connected with the third and seventh rotational elements, a sixth shaft connected with the sixth rotational element, a seventh shaft connected with the fifth, eighth, and eleventh rotational elements, an eighth shaft connected with the first and fourth rotational elements, and a ninth shaft connected with the twelfth rotational element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328463 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission including: input and output shafts, first to fifth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third, fourth to sixth, seventh to ninth, tenth to twelfth, and thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements, a first shaft connected with the second rotational element and the input shaft, a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotational element and the output shaft, a third shaft connected with the sixth and thirteenth rotational elements, a fourth shaft connected with the tenth and fifteenth rotational elements, a fifth shaft connected with the third, fourth, and seventh rotational elements, a sixth shaft connected with the eighth rotational element, a seventh shaft connected with the fifth, ninth, and eleventh rotational elements, an eighth shaft connected with the first rotational element, and a ninth shaft connected with the twelfth rotational element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328464 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission including: input and output shafts, first to fifth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third, fourth to sixth, seventh to ninth, tenth to twelfth, and thirteenth to fifteenth rotational elements, a first shaft connected with the second and fifth rotational elements and the input shaft, a second shaft connected with the fourteenth rotational element and the output shaft, a third shaft connected with the ninth and thirteenth rotational elements, a fourth shaft connected with the tenth and fifteenth rotational elements, a fifth shaft connected with the first, sixth, and seventh rotational elements, a sixth shaft connected with the third rotational element, a seventh shaft connected with the eighth and eleventh rotational element, an eighth shaft connected with the fourth rotational element, and a ninth shaft connected with the twelfth rotational element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328465 | Gear Mechanism for a Motor Vehicle, and Drive Train for a Motor Vehicle Comprising Such a Gear Mechanism - A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an input shaft (GW | 2018-11-15 |
20180328466 | Gear Mechanism for a Motor Vehicle, and Drive Train for a Motor Vehicle Comprising Such a Gear Mechanism - A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an input shaft (GW | 2018-11-15 |
20180328467 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The planetary gear train may include: an input shaft receiving torque of an engine; an output shaft outputting torque; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements; a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements; a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements; and a fifth planetary gear set including thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth rotational elements. The planetary gear train improves power delivery performance and fuel economy of a vehicle by achieving ten forward speed stages and one reverse stage. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328468 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The planetary gear train may include: an input shaft receiving torque of an engine; an output shaft outputting torque; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements; a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements; a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements; and a fifth planetary gear set including thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth rotational elements. The planetary gear train improves power delivery performance and fuel economy of a vehicle by achieving ten forward speed stages and one reverse state. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328469 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The planetary gear train may include: an input shaft receiving torque of an engine; an output shaft outputting torque; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements; a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements; a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements; a fifth planetary gear set including thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth rotational elements. The planetary gear train improves power delivery performance and fuel economy by achieving ten forward speed stages and one reverse speed stage. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328470 | Roll Gap Adjust Mechanism - In accordance with an example embodiment, a mower-conditioner may include first and second conditioning rolls, at least one eccentric assembly, and a linkage. The first and second conditioning rolls are spaced apart a distance. The at least one eccentric assembly is coupled to the mower-conditioner. The linkage is coupled between the eccentric assembly and the first conditioning roll. The movement of the at least one eccentric assembly causes the first conditioning roll to move via the linkage, which adjusts the distance between the first and second conditioning rolls. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328471 | PLANETARY ROLLER SCREW MECHANISM - A planetary roller screw mechanism includes a screw shaft provided with at least one external thread, a nut provided with at least three internal threads and at least three rollers arranged, radially with respect to a central axis of the screw shaft, between the screw shaft and the nut. Each roller is provided with at least two external threads. The number of external threads of the screw shaft is a multiple of the number of external threads of a roller. The number of internal threads of the nut is a multiple of the number of external threads of a roller. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328472 | BALL SCREW DRIVE - A ball screw drive ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328473 | Fixed Mode Clutch Control Methods For A Multi-Mode Ball-Type Continuously Variable Transmission - Provided herein is a control system for a multiple-mode continuously variable transmission having a ball planetary variator. The control system has a transmission control module configured to receive a plurality of electronic input signals, and to determine a mode of operation from a plurality of control ranges based at least in part on the plurality of electronic input signals. The transmission control module includes a CVP control module and a clutch control module. The transmission control module is configured to control the variator and the clutches during a canceled power on upshift, a canceled power on downshift, and a transitional shift based on a driver's command. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328474 | CLEARANCE CONTROL SWASH PLATE DEVICE AND SINGLE-SHAFT TWO-SPEED DRIVE SYSTEM WITH FRICTION CLUTCH APPLIED THERETO - Disclosed herein are a clearance control swash plate device for a transmission or reducer and a single-shaft two-speed drive system, including the clearance control swash plate device, with a friction clutch applied thereto. The clearance control swash plate device includes: an action plate mounted on a power transfer shaft; a first thrust bearing disposed on the action plate, and configured to prevent rotation force, received from the action plate, from being transferred; a first clearance swash plate disposed on the first thrust bearing; a second clearance swash plate disposed on the first clearance swash plate; a worm engaged with a worm gear formed on the outer circumference of the second clearance swash plate; a second thrust bearing disposed on the second clearance swash plate, and configured to prevent rotation force, received from the second clearance swash plate, from being transferred; and a thrust washer disposed on the second thrust bearing. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328475 | STATOR - A stator includes a stator body member and a fixing member. The stator body member includes a first disc part, a plurality of first stator blades and a first ratchet portion. The plurality of first stator blades extend outward from the first disc part in a radial direction. The first ratchet portion is provided on a principal surface of the first disc part so as to extend in a circumferential direction. The fixing member is disposed in a non-rotatable state, and includes a second disc part and a second ratchet portion. The second ratchet portion is provided on a principal surface of the second disc part so as to extend in the circumferential direction, and is configured to be engaged with the first ratchet portion. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328476 | TORQUE CONVERTER - A torque converter includes a housing, and a fluid-operated power transmitting portion and a vibration damping device which are accommodated within the housing and which are disposed around an axis such that the vibration damping device is located adjacent to the fluid-operated power transmitting portion in a direction of the axis, the torque converter further includes a space occupying member which occupies a part of a space formed within the housing and between the fluid-operated power transmitting portion and the vibration damping device. The space occupying member comprises a wall surface facing the fluid-operated power transmitting portion in the direction of the axis. A distance in the direction of the axis between a part of the wall surface and the fluid-operated power transmitting portion is smaller than a distance in the direction of the axis between the part of the wall surface and the vibration damping device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328477 | WORM DRIVE - A worm drive includes a worm wheel having two spaced-apart outer rims defining an annular channel therebetween for receiving at least a portion of a worm screw. Each of the rims include a set of side teeth in the annular channel extending that are spaced apart from and face the set of teeth of the other rim. The two sets of teeth capture the worm screw and mesh with the screw thread of the worm screw such that the worm screw is engaged by the teeth only on spaced-apart locations on opposite sides of the worm screw. There are no resultant forces in an axial direction of the worm wheel during operation of the worm drive. Also, the worm screw and the worm wheel are self-aligning in the axial direction of the worm wheel. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328478 | SCISSOR GEAR OIL SUPPLYING STRUCTURE - A scissor gear oil supplying structure includes: a scissor gear that is provided on an outer the circumference of a tip end portion of a shaft; a first oil passage; a second oil passage that extends from the first oil passage in the radial direction; an extension hole that is opened at the front end surface of the shaft; a female screw that is formed in the first oil passage on the rear side of the second oil passage; a rotating member; and a bolt that is inserted into the extension hole and the first oil passage to fasten the rotating member to the shaft and is screwed into the female screw, in which lubricating oil is guided from the first oil passage to the second oil passage along a gap between thread grooves of the female screw and thread ridges of the bolt. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328479 | Toothed Wheel for an Internal Combustion Engine of a Motor Vehicle - A toothed wheel system for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle is provided. The least one tooth system has a plurality of teeth that follow one another in the circumferential direction of the gear wheel, and at least one elastomer track adjoining the tooth system in the axial direction. The elastomer track is formed as a regular polygon on the outer circumferential side. The number of sides of the polygon correspond to the number of teeth. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328480 | POWER SYSTEM - A power system includes: a rotating body; a housing accommodating the rotating body; and a storage portion provided at a bottom of the housing. A part of the rotating body is located in the storage portion. The housing includes: a supply target portion; and a direction changing portion. The direction changing portion includes: a collecting portion that is gradually inclined toward a downstream side in a rotation direction of the rotating body so as to be separated from an outer periphery of the rotating body and that receives the liquid medium scattered by the rotating body; and a guiding portion that is provided so as to cross a lower end of the collecting portion and that is gradually inclined downward toward the supply target portion. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328481 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION VARIATOR CONTROL PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC - A variator control diagnostic system for an automobile vehicle includes a ratio error calculated by subtracting a transmission actual ratio from a commanded ratio. A first lookup table includes: an adjusted ratio error defined by adjusting the ratio error using a transmission fluid temperature value; and a rate curve compared against the adjusted ratio error to identify a lookup table output. A second lookup table provides a gross slip multiplier value based on a ratio bin torque offset value for a transmission ratio range. An adjusted error count is created by multiplying the gross slip multiplier value by the lookup table output. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328482 | VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A frequency of a harmonic of a drive source frequency of a rotary drive source is defined as a harmonic frequency, a resonant frequency of a torque transmitting rotary body is defined as a rotary body resonant frequency, and a resonant frequency of an endless belt is defined as a belt resonant frequency. A control device of a vehicle controls the belt resonant frequency in a manner so as to suppress a triple overlapping state in which the drive source frequency or the harmonic frequency, the rotary body resonant frequency, and the belt resonant frequency coincide with or closely approximate each other. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328483 | ELECTRONIC CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - An electronic continuously variable transmission (ECVT) system applicable to a motorcycle includes a first speed sensor, second speed sensor, continuously variable transmission (CVT) and control unit. The control unit receives a user control signal and accordingly controls a speed-changing state of the CVT. While the motorcycle is operating in a manual-operation mode, the control unit predicts, according to the user control signal, a first speed signal sent from the first speed sensor, and a second speed signal sent from the second speed sensor, whether the next gear indicated by the shift request signal will cause the motorcycle to move unsteadily. If so, the control unit ignores the shift request signal and refuses to perform gear shifting. If not, the control unit sends at least a shift control signal to the CVT so that the CVT performs gear shifting. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328484 | Slide roller - A slide roller is provided. A lower connecting surface of the roller is never in contact with a roller passage surface. By taking advantage of a normal distance between a corner sliding surface and a center point of the roller greater than a vertical distance between an upper sliding surface of the roller and the center point, a pulley disc assembly can be started lightly, the acceleration in the middle stage of the slide stroke is increased, and speed transmission in the rear stage of the slide stroke is increased. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328485 | CVT VARIATOR GROSS SLIP DETECTION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a method is provided for CVT variator gross slip detection includes determining if a difference between a commanded variator speed ratio and a real variator speed ratio is greater than a predetermined variator speed ratio threshold, and then determining if a variator rate of change ratio is outside of predetermined variator rate of change ratio limits. Further, the method includes determining if a real torque capacity ratio is greater than a predetermined torque capacity ratio threshold, and performing at least one remedial action when the variator rate of change ratio is outside of predetermined variator rate of change ratio limits, and the real torque capacity ratio is greater than the predetermined torque capacity ratio threshold when the difference between the commanded variator speed ratio and the real variator speed ratio is greater than the predetermined variator speed ratio threshold. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328486 | METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM WHEN RUN ON A COMPUTER, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING A MULTI-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A method for controlling a multi-clutch transmission of a vehicle includes activating the central synchronizer to the first active state, such that the speed of a first member of a tooth clutch, attempting to engage the tooth clutch to be engaged, and if the tooth clutch to be engaged is determined not to be fully engaged a predetermined period of time after an initiation of an engagement, the following steps are performed: activating the central synchronizer to the second active state such that the speeds of the two members of the tooth clutch to be engaged are slightly unsynchronized, and engaging the tooth clutch to be engaged. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328487 | SHIFT-DRUM SPEED CHANGE OPERATION MECHANISM - In a shift-drum speed change operation mechanism, a fork guide groove of a drum member guides a shift fork such that the shift fork is secured in a reference position where it is not depression/projection-engaged with any of first and second speed change members. The shift fork is capable of moving between the reference position and a first speed change position or a second speed change position, where it is depression/projection-engaged with the first or second speed change member respectively, when the drum member is placed in neutral, first and second speed change positions. A slider guide groove of the drum member guides a slider member, which is supported on a boss part of the shift fork in an axially movable manner, so that the slider member does not obstruct movement of the shifter member between the reference and first speed change positions when the drum member is placed in the first speed change position. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328488 | COUPLING OF A GEARSHIFT AND A SHIFT OPERATION - A coupling arrangement is disclosed for coupling a gearshift and a shift operator with a selector shaft for a manual transmission of a motor vehicle. The coupling arrangement has a transmission member with a first section on the gearshift side and a second section on the selector shaft side. The transmission member is displaceably mounted by a guide and is deflected by at least 45°. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328489 | LOST MOTION TRANSMISSION SHIFTER - A transmission includes a housing, a park gear, and a vehicle park shifting system configured to selectively engage the park gear to shift the transmission into and out of a park position. The vehicle park shifting system includes a linkage operably associated with the park gear, an actuator assembly operably coupled to the linkage and configured to be actuated to selectively move the linkage into and out of engagement with the park gear, and a lost motion manual shifter assembly operably coupled to the linkage and including a shift shaft disposed at least partially within the housing. The shift shaft is configured to couple to a manual park release system utilized to manually shift the transmission into and out of park without utilizing the actuator assembly. Actuation of the actuator assembly does not impart rotational movement to the shift shaft. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328490 | METALLIC FLAT GASKET - A metallic flat gasket having a through-opening which is covered by a sieve element is described. The gasket serves for sealing a line transition between two components and for capturing particles in the fluid flowing through the line. At leat one metallic layer of the flat gasket has at least two continuations, which extend from the edge of a through-opening into the region of the through-opening, the at least two continuations being curved such that at least two of the continuations merge into each other in one plane or are connected together. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328491 | NON-METAL GASKET - An annular gasket for use between facing flanges of two flow conduit sections, the gasket including an annular gasket substrate made of polytetrafluoroethylene and having a first face opposite a second face. The first face includes a plurality of first serrations wherein the plurality of first serrations includes a plurality of first grooves and a plurality of first peaks, and the second face includes a plurality of second serrations wherein the plurality of second serrations includes a plurality of second grooves and a plurality of second peaks. The plurality of first peaks is aligned with the plurality of second peaks. The plurality of first peaks and the plurality of second peaks are compressible to a substantially flat surface when the conduit sections are joined together in a bolted configuration. An outer guide ring may be positioned exteriorly to the annular gasket substrate. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328492 | SEAL, ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A seal including a metal annular body having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, the annular body including a main body portion including a first lip extending axially from the main body portion, the first lip adapted to provide a radial seal; and a second lip extending radially from the main body portion toward the outer diameter, the second lip adapted to provide an axial seal. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328493 | Axle Seal Having a Multi-Edge Contact - An axle seal is provided and includes a seal element having a seal element top, a seal element bottom, a seal element mounting lip which extends downwardly from the seal element bottom, and a seal element sleeve, wherein the seal element sleeve is securely and sealingly associated with the seal element mounting lip, and wherein the seal element includes, a first surface having a first edge, and a second surface having a second edge, wherein the first surface and second surface extend circumferentially away from the seal element, and wherein the first surface and second surface are separated from each other to form an edge channel which extends circumferentially around the seal element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328494 | DRY GAS SEAL WITH ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CARRIER LOAD - A mechanical seal assembly with an electronically controllable carrier load. The assembly includes a magnetic ring affixed to the carrier and driven by a solenoid. The solenoid can apply an axial force to the carrier. The carrier load can be controlled to prevent or reduce friction between the primary ring and mating ring in slow-roll running conditions by partially or completely compensating a spring force provided by a biasing mechanism. The carrier load can further be controlled to inhibit seal hang-up. In embodiments, desired the carrier load can be determined by rotational speed. In embodiments, carrier load can be determined based on sensor signals. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328495 | REPLACEABLE GLAND INSERT FOR INCREASED LIFE - A mechanical seal component of a mechanical seal is substantially annular and includes a plurality of axially adjacent retaining recesses along its surface with each recess being adapted to accept a sealing member. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328496 | FLOW DIFFUSER VALVE AND SYSTEM - A diffuser valve including a housing having a housing porta closure member in operable communicating with the housing, the member having a member port, a diffuser having at least a body exhibiting porosity configured to reduce a fluid flow rate through the body, the diffuser disposed within a flow path between the housing port and the member port. A borehole system including a tubing string disposed in a borehole, a diffuser valve having a housing having a housing port, a closure member in operable communicating with the housing, the member having a member port, a diffuser having at least a body exhibiting porosity configured to reduce a fluid flow rate through the body, the diffuser disposed within a flow path between the housing port and the member port. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328497 | Valve Device - Valve device based on a closing disc formed by disc parts which are movably arranged on activation bolts extending between two stop discs, and where movement of the activation bolts or disc parts in longitudinal direction of the valve device results in that the relative position between the disc parts are changed and the valve device opens or closes. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328498 | Drip Emitter With Check Valve - There is provided an online drip emitter that includes a check valve. The emitter uses a first diaphragm in the check valve and a second diaphragm spaced from the first diaphragm to provide pressure compensation. The second diaphragm communicates with a tortuous path and an outlet to regulate water emitting from the emitter depending on the supply pressure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328499 | HYDRAULIC CHANGEOVER VALVE - A changeover valve for a single line parallel lubrication system includes a base housing, a first housing, and a second housing, which are distinct and separable units arranged to provide direct fluid communication between base housing, first housing, and second housing fluid channels. The base housing includes a plurality of fluid channels. The first and second housings each include a spool mounted in a cylindrical bore and hydraulically displaceable between ends of the cylindrical bore and a plurality of fluid channels fluidly connected to the cylindrical bore. The first and second housings are configured to mate with the base housing in a fluid seal. At least one of the base housing, first housing, and second housing includes and a relief valve in fluid communication with one or more of the plurality of base housing, first housing, and second housing fluid channels. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328500 | THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE FOR CONTROLLING HOT AND COLD FLUIDS TO BE MIXED - A cartridge is disclosed that has a base with a first base portion with a first inlet opening for a first of the cold and hot fluids to be mixed, and a second base portion with a second inlet opening for the second fluid and an outlet opening for a mixture of the cold and hot fluids. The cartridge also has a thermostatic element, as well as a control spool for controlling the temperature of the mixture. The control spool defines a spool axis that is parallel to the base axis. In order to maximize the flow sections of the fluids through the base, the spool axis is offset relative to the base axis. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328501 | THREE-WAY VALVE FOR FLOW RATE CONTROL AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE USING SAME - Provided are a three-way valve for flow rate control and a temperature control device using the three-way valve for flow rate control. The three-way valve for flow rate control is capable of controlling a mixture ratio between two kinds of fluids with higher accuracy, as compared to a three-way valve including an inflow port which allows inflow of a high-temperature heat-medium circulating liquid, an inflow port which allows inflow of a low-temperature heat-medium circulating liquid, an outflow port which allows outflow of a constant-temperature heat-medium circulating liquid, and a control valve configured to control the flow rate ratio between the high-temperature heat-medium circulating liquid and the low-temperature heat-medium circulating liquid. The three-way valve for flow rate control includes: a valve main body including a valve seat, the valve seat having a columnar space and having a first valve port, which allows inflow of a first fluid and has a rectangular cross section, and a second valve port, which allows inflow of a second fluid and has a rectangular cross section; a valve body being provided in a freely rotatable manner in the valve seat of the valve main body so as to simultaneously switch the first valve port from an closed state to an opened state and switch the second valve port from an opened state to a closed state, the valve body being formed into a half-cylindrical shape having a predetermined central angle and being formed into a curved-surface shape at each of both end surfaces of the valve body in a circumferential direction; and drive means for driving the valve body to rotate. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328502 | Pool Cleaner Check Valve - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328503 | WALL-MOUNTED CHECK VALVE STRUCTURE - A wall-mounted check valve structure comprises a base and a connecting assembly. A flow tunnel is arranged at center of the base. An inner threading section is arranged at top of the flow tunnel. A first sealing sheet is arranged at top of the inner threading section. The connecting assembly includes a main body and a fixing seat. A connecting section is arranged in the main body. A stop surface is arranged at a lower side of the connecting section. The fixing seat has a head end and an outer threading section. Two sides of the fixing seat respectively have a plurality of water holes and a sealing piston. The sealing piston has a shielding section and a linking section. The linking section inserts into one of the water holes arranged at center of the fixing seat and the shielding section shields other water holes to make water flow unidirectionally. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328504 | AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY AND INFLATABLE PRODUCT - An air valve assembly and an inflatable product are provided. The air valve assembly includes a valve body and a plug; where the valve body includes: a first chamber including a first air inlet and a first air outlet; a plurality of second chambers, where each of the plurality of second chambers includes a second air inlet and a second air outlet; a separating portion fixedly disposed between two adjacent second chambers and configured to separate the two adjacent second chambers; and at least one valve spool assembly disposed within the valve body and configured to control flow of air in the valve body; and the plug is detachably connected with the valve body to prevent flow of air; where the first air outlet is communicated with the second air inlet of each of the plurality of second chambers. Therefore, inflation or deflation process can be simplified and timesaving. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328505 | Actuator for Linked Poppet Valve - Linked poppet valves in a liquid dispensing spout are coupled to each other and thus open and close together responsive to displacement of a valve stem for both poppet valves. The valve stem is driven by a spring loaded actuator, which acts as a mechanical interface between the valve stem and an operator's push button. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328506 | POPPET VALVE - A poppet valve configured comprising a valve housing with line connections and a valve seat formed therebetween in the valve housing, and a closing element, which is axially displaceable in the valve housing and which cooperates with the valve seat, and a membrane extending around the closing element and from the latter up to a fixing site on the housing side. Due to the fact that a spring-elastic and in particular annular element is additionally provided for fixing the membrane under preload on the housing side, and due to the fact that the spring-elastic element is subdivided towards the sealing fixing site into partially circumferential segments having formed thereon extensions, which press the membrane against the cylindrical fixing site and, in so doing, deform the membrane. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328507 | BACK PRESSURE FLAP VALVE ARRANGEMENT AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a back pressure flap valve arrangement ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328508 | BREAKAWAY COUPLING - A breakaway coupling includes a body and a valve assembly inside the body. The body includes a fluid conduit and a shear groove between first and second portions. The shear groove is designed to crack, break, or separate under certain conditions. The valve assembly is designed to shut off fluid flow through the fluid conduit when the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. The valve assembly includes a valve seat, a sealing element, one or more pins, and a biasing member. The one or more pins hold the sealing element in an open position while the shear groove is in tack, and allow the sealing element to move to a closed position (with the help of the biasing member) in the event the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328509 | VALVE ADAPTATION FOR TOP ENTRY VALVE IN CRYOGENIC SERVICE - An in situ retrofit assembly for a top entry valve includes an annular conduit ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328510 | SUBSEA BOP CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DUAL-ACTION CHECK VALVE - A subsea hydraulic system comprises a dual (or dual action) check valve on a port for connection to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The check valve provides backpressure to flow in either direction. This keeps hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system, and seawater out. If flow needs to return to the ROV, it may flow out the port, subject to a selected back pressure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328511 | Valve Body Structure Facilitating Maintenance of Hose - The present invention discloses a valve body structure facilitating maintenance of hose solving problem that prior valve body structure is inconvenient to install hose and unremovable. Valve body structure comprises hollow valve body, valve body provided with at least one water guide channel; hose inserted one end into valve body and connected with water guide channel, outer surface of one end of hose connected with water guide channel provided with clamping slot; clamping ring provided inside of valve body, which is located on the same plane as clamping slot, and one end of clamping ring provided with an elastic body which drives a clamping ring arm to locate in clamping slot and to clamp hose, if hose needs to be removed, compressing elastic body to move clamping ring arm away from clamping slot. The valve body structure facilitates user to repair or replace hose, and greatly saves user's maintenance costs. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328512 | Boltless Guided Slide Valve - The sliding parts, the guides and interlocking portions of the interlocking guides and slides of a slide valve are all disposed away from a flow path through the valve. Additionally, the portions of the interlocking guide on the slide or disc of the valve that interlock with the guide on an orifice plate are connected to the slide or disc by welds instead of bolts, greatly increasing durability. As the slide or disc moves in and out to control the flow rate precisely, the guides of the slide or disc move with it. Because the sliding surfaces of the orifice plate and the slide or disc are outside of the flow path, they are consequently not subjected to erosion from the flow through the valve. Accordingly, all critical sliding surfaces are not exposed to the flow path and are greatly increased in durability. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328513 | MOISTURE SENSING VALVES AND DEVICES - There are provided moisture sensing devices. These devices can be used to sense moisture in various mediums. They also can be used to control irrigation through use in valves and electronic switches and data feedback devices. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328514 | CURRENT CONTROL CIRCUIT - A current control circuit controls a linear solenoid valve provided in an oil pressure circuit to feed back an output oil pressure. The current control circuit includes a PWM signal generation part, a target setting part, a duty ratio setting part and a vibration detection circuit. The target setting part sets a target current value, which is a target value of an excitation current of the linear solenoid valve and periodically varies with a predetermined dither amplitude and a dither period longer than a pulse period of the PWM signal. The self-excited vibration detection part calculates a phase difference between the target current value and an actual current value and detects a presence of self-excited vibration because of a resonance of a feedback of the output oil pressure and driving of the linear solenoid valve in the dither period when the phase difference decreases relative to an increase in the target current value or the phase difference increases relative to a decrease in the dither period. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328515 | VACUUM-TIGHT ANGLE VALVE WITH SLIDING-BLOCK GUIDE DRIVE - A valve is disclosed with a valve housing having a first connection along a first axis, a second connection along a second axis and a valve seat which surrounds the first connection arranged in the flow path of a flow chamber. A valve part is displaceable along a movement axis such that a closure surface can interrupt and release the flow path. A motorized drive unit to displace the valve part having a valve rod with a contact element, the drive unit has a guide mechanism with an actuating element configured to rotate about an actuating axis defining an outer track. The distance of the track from the actuating axis is adjustable by a rotation of the actuating element about the actuating axis. A rotation of the actuating element of the valve part is movable so that the interruption or release of the flow path can be provided thereby | 2018-11-15 |
20180328516 | FLUID REGULATORS - Fluid regulators are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vale body, a valve seat, and protrusions. The valve body has an inlet and an outlet. The valve seat is located within the valve body and is positioned between the inlet and the outlet. The protrusions are formed by and extend along an inner wall of the valve body between the valve seat and the outlet, and end adjacent the outlet. At least one of the protrusions is spaced relative to others of the protrusions. The protrusions are to increase a uniformity of a flow pattern of fluid flowing through a cross-section of the outlet. Each of the protrusions has a central axis oriented perpendicularly to a corresponding surrounding portion of the inner wall. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328517 | MULTIPLE STAGE ANTI-SURGE VALVES - Example multiple stage anti-surge valves are disclosed. In some examples, an apparatus includes a cage having a first section adjacent the valve seat with a first fluid flow passage, a second section spaced from the first section along a longitudinal axis of the cage with a second fluid flow passage, and a third section devoid of a fluid flow passage between the first and second sections. The example apparatus includes a plug slidably disposed in the cage, the plug having a third fluid flow passage through a skirt of the plug, the third fluid flow passage to be fluidly coupled to the second fluid flow passage during a stroke of the plug. | 2018-11-15 |