47th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210364051 | WEDGE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR PROPELLER ROTOR - Aspects of the technology relate to a braking assembly for a lateral propulsion system of a high altitude platform (HAP) configured to operate in the stratosphere. Power is supplied to a propeller assembly as needed during lateral propulsion so that the HAP can move to a desired location or remain on station. When lateral propulsion is not needed, power is no longer supplied to the propeller assembly and it may slowly cease rotating. However, in certain situations, it may be necessary to cause the propeller assembly to stop rotating as soon as possible. This can include an unplanned descent. Rapid braking can avoid the propeller blades from entangling in the envelope, parachute or other parts of the HAP. A reusable brake is employed to prevent uncontrolled rotation of the propeller on descent, or otherwise to prevent the propeller from spinning freely when not being used to propel the HAP laterally. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364052 | Damping Material as Intermediate Layer for a Brake Pad and Process for Making the Damping Material - A damping material | 2021-11-25 |
20210364053 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE SYSTEMS - The present application discloses a high-performance metal matrix composite (MMC) vehicle braking component, two methods of making a porous ceramic insert, a method of making an MMC comprising a porous ceramic insert, and a method of making an MMC not comprised of a porous ceramic insert. In one exemplary embodiment the porous ceramic insert is comprised of a ceramic compound and a sacrificial insert. In another exemplary embodiment the porous ceramic insert is comprised of one or more ceramic compounds and one or more ceramic preforms. The high performance MMC vehicle braking component has two distinct friction portions that extended from the outer surfaces to the thermal management portion of the high performance MMC vehicle braking component. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364054 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACTUATOR BRAKING - Systems, methods, and devices for control of actuators are provided. In aspects, the systems, methods, and devices provided herein enable the generation of sharp cutoff haptic effects of both limited and extended duration. The systems, methods, and devices use open loop braking signals to generate the sharp cutoff haptic effects. The braking signals are determined based on predictions of system response made according to driving signals used to cause the haptic effects in the actuators. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364055 | DISC BRAKE SYSTEM - A brake system that includes a brake caliper comprising an inboard side and an outboard side, the inboard side of the brake caliper includes one or more brake pistons and the outboard side of the brake caliper comprises one or more brake pistons, and a brake pad comprising a first pad section and a second pad section. During a service brake apply, both of the first pad section and the second pad section are moved against a braking surface to create a clamping force. During a parking brake apply, only one of the first pad section and the second pad section is moved against the braking surface to create a clamping force. The first pad section comprises a friction material having a coefficient of friction that is different than a coefficient of friction of the second pad section. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364056 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING BRAKE PAD FOR QUALITY STABILIZATION - A brake pad includes a friction material and a backing plate which are coupled to each other. An apparatus for manufacturing the brake pad includes a forming device forming friction material powder in the form of the friction material and attaching the formed friction material to the backing plate in a forming process, a quality stabilization device heating and pressing the friction material, and a heat treatment unit heating the brake pad at a predetermined temperature. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364057 | Gas Spring Assemblies And Methods Of Assembling Same - Gas spring assemblies include a flexible spring member and a restraining cylinder. The flexible spring member includes a flexible wall extending longitudinally between first and second ends as well as peripherally about a longitudinal axis. The flexible wall includes an inside surface and an outside surface with the inside surface at least partially defining a spring chamber. The restraining cylinder includes a cylinder wall that extends longitudinally between first and second open ends as well as peripherally about the longitudinal axis. The cylinder wall includes an inside surface and an outside surface. The restraining cylinder is disposed longitudinally along the flexible spring member between the first and second ends thereof with at least a portion of the inside surface of the restraining cylinder permanently attached to the flexible wall along the outside surface thereof by way of a chemically-bonded joint. Methods of assembly are also included. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364058 | HYDRAULIC DAMPER - A hydraulic damper includes: a rod that is inserted into a cylinder containing liquid; a piston that is connected to the rod and partition the cylinder into a first liquid chamber and a second liquid chamber; a channel forming part having a channel between the first liquid chamber and the second liquid chamber; a valve part configured to open and close the channel and generate damping force; and a damping force changer including an inflow part into which the liquid flows and configured to change the damping force by using liquid pressure in the inflow part. The damping force changer includes: a pressure changing part that changes the liquid pressure in the inflow part by being deformed or displaced; a support part that supports the pressure changing part; and an inflow forming part that holds the support part and forms the inflow part jointly with the support part. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364059 | VIBRATION ISOLATOR - A vibration isolator configured to restrict vibration generated in a vibration source from being transmitted to a vibration transmitted portion includes at least one elastic member. The vibration transmitted portion is provided with at least one support portion to support the vibration source via the at least one elastic member. The at least one elastic member is disposed between the vibration source and at least the one support portion, and is elastically deformed to suppress the transmission of vibration of the vibration source to the vibration transmitted portion from the at least one support portion. The vibration source and at least the one elastic member are configured so that resonance frequencies in plural vibration modes generated in the vibration source conform to one predetermined frequency. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364060 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING AN IMBALANCE IN A SHAFT - An apparatus for correcting an imbalance in a rotating shaft along with a method for correcting the imbalance in a rotating shaft is identified. The apparatus includes a joint assembly having a first joint member that is drivingly connected to a second joint member by one or more third joint members. At least a portion of a first shaft may be drivingly connected to at least a portion of the first joint member and at least a portion of a second shaft may be drivingly connected to at least a portion of a second end portion of the second join member. A boot can may be connected to at least a portion of a first end portion of the second joint member. One or more balancing elements may then be connected to at least a portion of the boot can and/or the second joint member of the joint assembly. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364061 | BANDED FRICTION POWER TRANSMISSION BELT - A banded frictional power transmission belt with a satin-weave, band fabric wrapped around the outside of the belt. The band fabric may be a satin weave of warp and weft yarns and may include a high-strength, wear-resistant yarn such as aramid fibers, and may include a high-adhesive yarn such as nylon and/or cotton. The aramid and/or nylon fibers may be staple or filament fibers. The band fabric may be treated. The band fabric may have a 4×1 satin weave. The band fabric may be wrapped on a bias. The high-adhesive yarn may predominantly reside on the inside of the fabric contacting said V-belt, and the high-strength, wear-resistant yarn may predominantly reside on the outside of the fabric which is the outer, pulley-contacting surface of the belt. The banded belt may be a V-belt, round belt, dual-V-belt, or multiple V-belts, or have another friction belt profile. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364062 | CONNECTION SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A CABLE TO AN ACCESSORY - The invention relates to an accessory connector device and to a connection system comprising said device, for connecting and locking at least one accessory to at least one cable, wherein the connector device comprises at least one spiral curved wire whose pitch is between 0.1 and 50 cm, extending and forming an outer envelope and an inner zone surrounded by said outer envelope, wherein the spiral curved wire pitch defines spiral sections, so that the connector device comprises between 1 to 1000 spiral sections along its extension, wherein the inner zone of the connector device comprises a spiral axis, so that the outer envelope formed by the spiral curved wire surrounds said spiral axis, wherein said inner area is configured to receive a first cable arranged along the spiral axis, and wherein at least one of the spiral sections of the spiral curved wire is configured to connect the connector device with the accessory in said at least one spiral section, locking the lateral sliding of the accessory with respect to the spiral axis, so that at least part of the accessory is located between the first cable and the spiral curved wire. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364063 | ENERGY CHAIN COMPRISING ROLLERS - An energy chain comprising rollers on a number of chain links of the upper strand and/or of the lower strand. The rollers project, at least to a slight extent, beyond narrow sides of the lateral plates in the direction of the respectively opposite strand, in order to allow for rolling action when the energy chain is displaced. The invention provides for the rollers to comprise a wheel body made of plastic and having a hub, a rim and a radial region, which connects the hub and rim. The material thickness of the radial region is reduced in comparison with the rim such that radial impacts during the course of the rolling action can be damped by elastic deformability of the radial region of the roller itself. This significantly reduces the development of noise and vibration caused by rollers located opposite one another coming into contact with one another. The invention also proposes a roller subassembly and/or a chain link made up of two opposite lateral plates with corresponding rollers and, as a further aspect, a special way of fastening the rollers on successive lateral plates. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364064 | POWERTRAIN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A power train for an electric vehicle may include an input shaft to which a motor is fixedly connected; an output shaft mounted in parallel to the input shaft; a first driving gear and a first driven gear mounted on the input shaft and the output shaft, respectively, to be gear-engaged with each other; a second driving gear and a second driven gear mounted on the input shaft and the output shaft, respectively, to be gear-engaged with each other; a one-way clutch mounted in a first path where power is transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft through the first driving gear and the first driven gear; a restraining mechanism mounted to selectively restrain the one-way clutch from freely rotating; and a friction clutch mounted to regulate a second path where power is transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft through the second driving gear and the second driven gear. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364065 | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF SAID TRANSMISSION - Methods and systems for a vehicle transmission are provided. In one example, a vehicle transmission system includes a first planetary gear set rotationally coupled to a second planetary gear set and a first electrical machine rotationally coupled to a gear in the first planetary gear set. The vehicle transmission system further includes a second electrical machine rotationally coupled to a gear in the second planetary gear set and a first clutch configured to selectively disconnect the first and second planetary gear sets from a drive axle. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364066 | CHAIN GUIDE - To provide a chain guide that can improve transportability and assembly operation efficiency, while also ensuring stable running of a timing chain and enhancing durability, with a simple structure. The chain guide has a guide shoe that slidably guides a chain, and a chain guide body that supports the guide shoe. A compression limiter having an attachment hole through which a mounting bolt for attaching the chain guide to an attachment target member passes is fitted in a fixing through hole extending through the chain guide body in a width direction thereof. A compression limiter holding mechanism is provided either to the compression limiter or to a hole rim part including the fixing through hole of the chain guide body in order to hold the compression limiter. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364067 | Pulley Mount - A pulley mount is provided. The device includes a crossbar having a pair of support arms extending from a front side of the crossbar, wherein the pair of support arms are disposed at an angle such that a distance between a distal end of each support arm is less than a distance between a proximal end of each support arm. A pulley is rotatably affixed between the distal ends of each support arm. A brace support extends from a lower side of each of the pair of support arms, wherein a brace extends perpendicularly between the brace supports. In some embodiments, the brace support is telescopically adjustable in length. A recess is disposed within the crossbar. A plurality of teeth extends from each lateral side of the recess. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364068 | ACTUATOR COMPRISING ANTI-BACKBEND CHAIN - An actuator includes first and second structural units arranged independently of one another. An engagement means is arranged in the first structural unit. A drive motor is in driving relationship to the engagement means and arranged in the first structural unit. An anti-backbend chain is in engagement with the engagement means, and a chain depot is arranged in the second structural unit. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364069 | LINEAR ACTUATING MEMBER DRIVEN BY A ROTATING HELIX - An actuator assembly is provided for converting rotation into linear displacement including a linear fluid dispensing tube for linear displacement. Hemispherical lugs are monolithically formed on the linear member. A primary gear includes a central bore having helix grooves formed into a surface of the central bore. The helix grooves receive the hemispherical lugs so that each helix groove mates with a respective hemispherical lug to reduce friction, so that hemispherical lugs slide smoothly within the respective helix grooves. Linear projections are formed on the exterior surface of the dispensing tube and extend longitudinally along the dispensing tube. A projecting portion has an aperture for receiving and guiding the dispensing tube through the linear displacement. Mating grooves are formed on an interior of the projecting portion for receiving and guiding the linear projections, thereby preventing the dispensing tube from rotating during travel. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364070 | INTEGRATED MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator system having an actuator housing, a motor assembly, a screw shaft, a thrust tube, and a nut assembly. The nut assembly is engaged with the screw shaft and directly coupled with the thrust tube. The nut assembly can define a mechanical fitting for direct physical engagement between the thrust tube and the nut assembly, absent additional load bearing components intervening therebetween. The nut assembly is configured to convert rotational motion of the rotor about the longitudinal axis to linear motion of the thrust tube along the longitudinal axis. A cooling loop can be at least partially embedded, potted or seated within the actuator housing, with a thermally conductive material disposed at least partially about the cooling loop to conduct heat from the actuator housing. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364071 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE TO A UNIDIRECTIONAL FORCE - A centrifugal force converting apparatus and a method for converting centrifugal force to a unidirectional force. The centrifugal force converting apparatus may include a curvilinear, variable-radius continuous track along which a roller is urged to traverse during rotation of a vertical shaft; a displaceable platform connected to the track; a linear guide connected to the shaft along which a single weighted carriage connected to the roller is slidable; and a speed controller for controllably varying rotational speed of the shaft. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364072 | MAGNETIC DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE - An input cam having a recessed track for establishing a desired dwell time for a plurality of rotatable permanent magnets and an output cam having a recessed track for maximizing the harnessing of linear motion energy and to apply the harnessed energy to a rotary output are provided to improve the efficiency of a magnetic transmission. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364073 | HYDRAULIC ROTATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A hydraulic assembly comprising: a rotational member; a plurality of hydraulic chambers arrayed about a center axis, each of the plurality of hydraulic chambers exhibiting a first end, a second end, a wall extending from the first end to the second end and an opening along the wall between the first end and the second end; and a plurality of pistons each positioned within a respective one of the plurality of hydraulic chambers, wherein each of the plurality of pistons further comprises a protrusion protruding from a side of the piston, the protrusion of each of the plurality of pistons extending, through the opening of the respective hydraulic chamber and arranged to contact the rotational member such that a force is applied between the rotational member and the respective piston. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364074 | WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle includes a hydrostatic stepless speed changer device configured to speed-change driving power of an engine steplessly, a plurality of planetary gear speed changer devices configured to speed-change the driving power speed-changed by the stepless speed changer device, a plurality of clutch mechanisms corresponding to the plurality of planetary gear speed changer devices in order to take off the driving powers from these plurality of planetary gear speed changer devices individually, and a traveling speed changer device for speed-changing and transmitting the driving powers transmitted from the plurality of clutch mechanisms to a traveling mechanism. The plurality of planetary gear speed changer devices the plurality of clutch mechanisms, and the traveling speed changer device are accommodated in a transmission case. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364075 | Variable torque differential - The present invention relates to a variable torque differential, and in particular to an automotive differential, for transferring a rotational force from an input member, for example connected to an automotive engine, to a first and a second output member, for example half-shafts of a drive axle of a vehicle. The differential thereby comprises a first gear connected to the first output member, a second gear connected to the second output member, and at least one third gear system comprising gears and freewheel gears. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364076 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC LOCKER DIFFERENTIAL - A electric locker differential assembly includes a first and second side gear. A pinion gear set is disposed between the first side gear and the second side gears. An engagement shaft includes flyweights disposed on the engagement shaft which are moveable between retracted and extended positions to lock and unlock the differential assembly. A lockout shaft includes a pawl disposed thereon. An electrical adjustment mechanism includes an actuator operably connected with an adjustment nut or rod. An electrical adjustment biasing spring includes a first leg retained by the adjustment nut and a second leg connected with the pawl wherein movement of the adjustment nut by the actuator varies a biasing force applied to the pawl. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364077 | STRAIN WAVE GEARING - The tooth profile contours of a rigid internally toothed gear and a flexible externally toothed gear in this strain wave gearing are stipulated by: meshing portions which each mesh with the opposing gear; tooth-crest-side convex surface portions which, respectively, are smoothly connected to the addendum-side ends of the meshing portions and extend from said ends to the apices of the tooth crests; and tooth-bottom-side concave surface portions which, respectively, are smoothly connected to the dedendum-side ends of the meshing portions and extend from said ends to the deepest parts of the tooth bottoms. The meshing portions and tooth-crest-side convex surface portions are machined portions that are simultaneously machined by topping gear cutting, and there are no edges on the teeth of either gear on the tooth-crest side. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364078 | Gearwheel with Supporting Structure - A gearwheel includes a gearwheel body with teeth arranged around its rotational axis. Two adjacent teeth are connected to one another at their tooth roots via a tooth base. The gearwheel includes a supporting structure which has a supporting region at least one or both axial ends of the respective tooth base, which supporting region extends away from the tooth base between the respective adjacent teeth. The supporting regions are connected directly to the adjacent teeth and the tooth base in each case by way of a transition region. The respective transition region surrounds the supporting region in a manner which extends at least partially and contiguously and has a transition geometry in cross section as viewed in the direction of its extent. A geometric variable of the said transition geometry changes steadily, depending on the supporting region, along an axial and/or radial direction with regard to the rotational axis. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364079 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ACCESSIBLE BELT GUARD - The system and methods described herein provide a fan belt guard housing configured to contain a fan belt of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit. The fan belt guard housing includes a frame having a first lateral strut, a first flange extending from the first lateral strut, and a second flange extending from the first lateral strut, where the first flange is offset from the second flange to define a gap therebetween. The fan belt guard housing also includes an access panel configured to removably couple to the frame, where the access panel includes a cutout formed in an outer edge of the access panel, and the cutout is configured to align with the second flange of the frame such that the access panel can then slide along the first flange to position the outer edge of the access panel within the gap and capture the access panel between the first flange and the second flange in an installed configuration of the access panel. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364080 | TOROIDAL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A toroidal continuously variable transmission includes: first and second pistons attached to a shaft portion of a trunnion so as to be externally fitted to the shaft portion, the first and second pistons being arranged so as to be lined up in a direction along a tilt axis; and a cylinder forming a first pressure chamber which makes the first piston move toward a first side in the direction along the tilt axis and a second pressure chamber which makes the second piston move toward a second side in the direction along the tilt axis. The cylinder includes a first lubricating oil passage, and the shaft portion of the trunnion includes a second lubricating oil passage. A third lubricating oil passage through which the first lubricating oil passage communicates with the second lubricating oil passage is formed between the first piston and the second piston. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364081 | DRIVE DEVICE WITH SPEED LIMITATION - A drive device has a superimposed transmission, an input shaft connected a main drive machine, one or more auxiliary drives, a hydrodynamic retarder for braking the auxiliary drive, and an output shaft to be connected to a working machine. The superimposed transmission has a planetary transmission, with the input shaft connected to a ring gear and the output shaft connected to a sun gear. The retarder is incorporated into a lubricating oil system of the drive device in parallel. A feed line branches from the lubricating oil system and leads to the retarder. A return line leads from the retarder and opens into the lubricating oil system. A valve enables the feed line to be released in the event of a rapid disconnection or energy supply failure of one of the drives, and thus the retarder can be filled with oil. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364082 | SHIFT DEVICE - In a shift device, as a result of a rotor cam being rotated in a positive direction, and transmitting surfaces of the rotor cam pressing rotation surfaces of an urging cylinder, the urging cylinder is rotated in the positive direction, and a lever is moved rotationally towards a front side. Here, in a case in which a load towards the rear side is applied to the lever, the rotation surfaces are rotated in an opposite direction relative to the transmitting surfaces. As a result, the load towards the rear side being applied to the lever can be released. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364083 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE - A continuous variable transmission (CVT) hydraulic pressure control device includes: a pressure regulation valve regulating an operation pressure of oil supplied to a friction element of a forward-rearward device; and a switch valve to respectively switch oil discharge paths through which the oil supplied to the friction element is discharged, respectively by a pilot pressure from the pressure regulation valve and an elastic force of a return spring. In particular, the oil discharge paths switched by the switch valve have oil flow resistances different from each other. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364084 | ON-BOARD COMPONENT ABNORMAL SITE IDENTIFYING METHOD, ON-BOARD COMPONENT ABNORMAL SITE IDENTIFYING SYSTEM, ON-BOARD COMPONENT ABNORMAL SITE IDENTIFYING APPARATUS, ON-BOARD COMPONENT ABNORMAL SITE REPORT CONTROL APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - An on-board component abnormal site identifying method includes executing an acquisition process, a calculation process, and a reporting process by an execution device. The acquisition process is a process for acquiring, by the execution device, values of input variables. The mapping includes, as the input variables, a foreign substance variable, and includes, as an output variable, an abnormal site variable. The calculation process is a process for calculating, by the execution device, a value of the abnormal site variable by inputting, to the mapping, the values of the input variables acquired through the acquisition process. The reporting process is a process for reporting, by the execution device, a calculation result of the calculation process by operating a reporting device. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364085 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR A HYDROSTATICALLY OR ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLE - A transmission assembly for a hydrostatically or electrically propelled vehicle, comprising an input shaft, an output shaft, a first pair of gears and a second pair of gears, a synchroniser, a hydraulically operated actuator of the synchroniser which comprises a rod, and a hydraulic circuit for moving the rod, wherein the rod comprises an enlarged portion that is slidingly and sealingly housed in a respective portion of the seat so as to define two intermediate chambers. The actuator further comprises a contact element that is slidingly and sealingly housed in a relevant seat that is adjacent to the portion of the sliding seat so as to define a first end chamber, the contact element being able to move independently of the rod and defining an end point of the rod. A second end chamber is defined in an end of the rod that is opposite the enlarged portion. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364086 | HOLE PLUG ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A hole plug attachment structure includes: a first attachment-target member is formed with a first attachment hole; a second attachment-target member-is formed with a second attachment hole; and a hole plug that includes a tube-shaped outer peripheral wall, a blocking portion, a ring shaped flange jutting out toward a radial direction outer side of the outer peripheral wall from an end portion of the outer peripheral wall on an opposite side from an insertion direction so as to cover a location surrounding the second attachment hole, and a hook portion, a location of the flange that abuts an edge of the second attachment hole being thicker than a location of the flange that abuts the edge of the first attachment hole, in a state in which a back face of the flange abuts both the edge of the first attachment hole and the edge of the second attachment hole. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364087 | SEAL INSERTION TOOL FOR A FLUID DELIVERY MODULE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A SEAL INTO A FLUID DELIVERY MODULE - Apparatuses for controlling fluid flow are important components for delivering process fluids for semiconductor fabrication. These apparatuses for controlling fluid flow require a variety of fluid flow components which are tightly packaged within the apparatuses for controlling flow. Servicing the apparatuses requires specialized equipment and methods which enable installation of seals in close quarters in apparatuses which are installed in the field. Seal insertion tools may be used to facilitate installation of the seals to permit efficient assembly of fluid flow components into apparatus for controlling flow. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364088 | ANGLED RADIAL LIP SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for sealing an annular space between a shaft and a housing includes an annular case coupleable with the housing or the shaft and an annular seal member having a sealing surface centered about a centerline. In certain constructions, a coupler is configured to connect the seal member with the case or to connect the case with the housing such that the seal member is positioned with the sealing surface centerline intersecting or skew with respect to a central axis when the seal assembly is installed about the shaft. In other constructions, the seal member has an angled end providing the angled sealing surface. Thereby, the centerline of the sealing surface defines an angle to the central axis having a value of at least one degree, and the sealing surface engages the shaft outer surface to define an elliptical sealing interface extending circumferentially about the central axis. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364089 | SEAL ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - A seal assembly can include a sealing component and a spring energizer located within a seal cavity or spring cavity of the sealing component. The sealing component provides an exterior surface for providing protection of the seal cavity and spring energizer from an external or contaminated environment, such as the atmosphere. The sealing component can have two distinct first and second sealing points. Each distinct first sealing point can have two discrete first sealing points and each second sealing point can have two discrete second sealing points. Part of the spring energizer can extend externally of the sealing component. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364090 | COVER FOR A BEARING HOUSING AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ASSOCIATED ROTATING SHAFT - A cover for a bearing housing, in particular intended to be mounted on machinery for the food industry, provided with an end wall transverse to an axis of the bearing housing; with an annular side wall which extends transversely with respect to the end wall; and with an engaging portion towards the bearing housing, which is formed on one end of the side wall opposite to the end wall; a through-opening being formed through the end wall so as to allow the passage of a moving shaft, preferably a rotating shaft, and being surrounded by a reinforcing ring rigidly joined to and integral with the end wall so as to support a sealing element mounted on the through-opening and sealingly engaged by the moving shaft. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364091 | Rapid Opening Gas Valve - A pneumatically operated gas valve mounted on a vessel containing pressurized gas. The gas valve includes a piston positioned in a cylinder with one closed end so that the piston seats against a gas outlet to close the gas valve. A control reservoir is formed in the cylinder between the piston and the closed end of the cylinder. Upon filling vessel, some of the pressurized gas enters the control reservoir to provide a control pressure behind the piston. Actuating the control mechanism vents the control reservoir, resulting in the gas valve opening rapidly to release the pressurized gas in the vessel through an exhaust port of the gas valve. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364092 | VALVE SEAT WITH SEAL FOR USE WITH VALVE ELEMENT IN VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a fluid outlet. The valve body has an inner body surface defining an interior chamber extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A valve element is disposed within the interior chamber and rotatable through a range of positions relative to the outlet providing a high level of precision control of a fluid flow rate through the valve assembly. A valve seat with a seal is positioned around a valve element. The valve seat is configured to self-adjust its inner radial diameter to correspond to the outer radial diameter of the valve element to maintain a portion of an inner seat surface in contact with an outer valve surface of the valve element through the range of positions. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364093 | BALANCED ACTIVATION FORCE AND BISTABLE VALVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Some embodiments include a valve assembly with a metering seal including a main channel including regions with a first diameter and regions with a second diameter, where the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. Some embodiments include a stem positioned in the metering seal extending from at least a first end of the metering seal to a second end of the metering seal. In some embodiments, the stem has a fluted section positioned between two non-fluted sections, where the diameter of stem in the fluted section is smaller than the diameter of the stem in the non-fluted sections. Some embodiments include a first and second flow channel extending across at least a partial width of the metering seal, where the first flow channel is positioned at the first end of the metering seal, and the second flow channel is positioned at the second end of the metering seal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364094 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A valve includes a valve seat and a valve stem. The valve seat includes a seat body defining a stem channel and a sealing element. The valve stem includes a stem body sized and configured for insertion into the stem channel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a surface extending therebetween. The stem body defines a channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and defines at least one opening extending through the surface to the channel. A coupling element is formed over at least a portion of the surface of the valve stem and configured to provide advancement of the valve stem within the stem channel in a distal or proximal direction. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364095 | VALVE FOR SINGLE-USE APPLICATIONS - A centerbody assembly for a valve includes: a centerbody having a process surface, at least one inlet orifice disposed in the centerbody and adapted to be disposed in fluid communication with a fluid at a process pressure, and at least one outlet orifice disposed in the centerbody separate from the at least one inlet orifice; an inlet port disposed in fluid communication with the at least one inlet orifice; an outlet port disposed in fluid communication with the at least one outlet orifice; and a flexible control diaphragm facing the process surface, wherein a perimeter of the control diaphragm is bonded to the centerbody so as to define a seal that blocks the passage of fluid. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364096 | HIGH-PRESSURE PRIMING VALVE - A new and innovative high-pressure priming valve is provided for use in high-pressure fluid systems that require a high level of fluid purity. The priming valve includes at least three ports, some of which are angled. The priming valve also includes a needle that variably blocks and unblocks a pathway to one of the ports between normal operation and a priming operation, respectively. The priming valve includes a sealing insert positioned below a stack of washers that maintain the needle's alignment in response to high fluid pressures exerted on the needle. The sealing insert helps prevent fluid from contacting the stack of washers, which helps prevent biological growth within the valve. The angled ports help facilitate priming valve drainage to further help prevent biological growth. By helping prevent biological growth, the sealing insert helps prevent fluid contamination and enables the priming valve to be utilized for high-purity fluid applications. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364097 | SAFETY VALVE FOR HYDRAULIC OR PNEUMATIC TOOL - Provided is a safety valve ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364098 | FLUID MIXING VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY - A fluid mixing valve body assembly comprises a base including two first water inlet holes, a first water outlet hole and a plurality of positioning holes; a first valve body including two second water inlet holes and a second water outlet hole; and an adapter disposed between the base and the first valve body. A mismatch is formed between the first and second water inlet holes correspondingly or between the first and second water outlet holes. The adapter including a first side and a second side, the first side including two first water inlet openings and a first water outlet opening respectively connected to the two first water inlet holes and the first water outlet hole, and the second side including two second water inlet openings and a second water outlet opening respectively connected to the two second water inlet holes and the second water outlet hole. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364099 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A PART MOVABLE WITH THE AID OF A COIL AND SOLENOID VALVE - A method for controlling a part movable with a coil. In this case, a current flowing through the coil and/or a voltage applied to the coil is/are scanned in order to generate a coil signal. In a further step, at least one movement parameter representing an oscillatory movement of the part is ascertained by using the coil signal. Finally, at least one signal parameter of a dither signal is optionally changed to generate the oscillatory movement by comparing the movement parameter to the at least one setpoint value to adapt the oscillatory movement to the setpoint value. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364100 | METERING PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE - In some examples, a pressure reducing valve includes a valve body defining a defining a flow path and a restricting element within the flow path. A sensing element is configured to modify a position of the restricting element in the flow path. The sensing element defines a first area in fluid communication with the flow path and a second area fluidly isolated from the flow path. The pressure reducing valve includes control circuitry configured to determine a differential pressure over a section of the flow path, determine a position of the restricting element, and determine a flow rate based on the differential pressure and the position of the restricting element. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364101 | Fuel Monitoring System - A CNG leak detection system has a plurality of CNG tanks. A plurality of control valve mechanisms, equal in number to the plurality of CNG tanks, is coupled with each CNG tank. A sensor is coupled with each control valve mechanism. The sensor monitors the CNG in the tank. A processor is electrically coupled with the sensor. A display is coupled with the processor to display the sensed condition of at least one desired tank of the plurality of tanks. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364102 | Pipe Extraction Assisted By Pre-Stressed Strand - A machine for extracting a ductile pipe. The machine has a vise which can grip the pipe, and a wire clamp. Each of the wire clamp and vise are supported on a carriage which is movable relative to a frame. This enables the vise to grip and pull the ductile pipe. Additionally, a wire strand may be disposed through the pipe from a far end to the end at which the machine is placed. The wire clamp allows the machine to pre-stress the strand to improve the extraction of the ductile pipe. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364103 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LAYING A PIPELINE ON THE BED OF A BODY OF WATER - A method for laying a pipeline on the bed of a body of water comprises assembling a pipeline on a laying vessel; launching the pipeline from the laying vessel; identifying a zone of the bed of the body of water that causes stresses greater than a threshold value determined for the pipeline; progressively laying the pipeline on the bed of the body of water by advancing the laying vessel; and making, through controlled plastic deformation, at least one curved section along the pipeline with a curvature concordant with the curvature assumed by the pipeline in proximity to said zone, when the pipeline is at least partly laid on the bed of the body of water and partly suspended with respect to the bed of the body of water in proximity to said zone. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364104 | PROTECTION STRUCTURE OF SAMPLING TUBE OF TANK TRUCK - A protection structure of a sampling tube of a tank truck is provided. A positioning and protecting base is provided around an outer circumference of the sampling tube. The sampling tube includes a sampling output port for connection with a sampling output hose. The positioning and protecting base includes a through hole. The sampling output port extends through the through hole to partly project outside of the positioning and protecting base. With such an arrangement, the stiffness and strength of the entire sampling output port are enhanced for resisting impact and hit, and readiness of connection between the sampling output port and a sampling output hose is not negatively affected to thereby improve usage performance of the sampling tube. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364105 | SEAL ON THE INTERSTICE OF DOUBLE-WALLED FIBERGLASS PIPE - A method of sealing the interstice in double-walled pipe includes the steps of applying a first sealing piece to an inner pipe of the double-walled pipe, wherein the first sealing piece covers a portion of the circumference of the inner pipe; and applying a second sealing piece to the inner pipe of the double-walled pipe, wherein the second sealing piece covers the remainder of the circumference of the inner pipe. The method further includes the step of attaching the first sealing piece to the second sealing piece forming a sealer; wherein the sealer is disposed in an annular space located between the inner pipe and an outer pipe. A sealer configured to seal an opening between pipes in a double-walled pipe includes a first sealing piece having a rounded cross-section with an attachment portion configured to engage a corresponding attachment portion disposed on a second sealing piece. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364106 | HVACR PIPE - The present invention relates to a pipe suitable for conveying fluids in HVACR applications, which pipe comprises an inner tube delimiting an inner space or passageway for a fluid, an insulating cover and an anti-corrosion layer. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364107 | DOUBLE JACKETED, HIGH TEMPERATURE FIRE HOSE - An attack fire hose capable of withstanding radiant and convective heating without leakage or degradation of performance for significant periods of time is disclosed. The hose includes a woven aramid blend of fibers in the outer jacket, and a nitrile rubber layer is extruded through the weave of an inner nylon/polyester jacket that is fitted within the woven outer jacket. The resultant hose retains a double jacketed construction with exceptional thermal performance. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364108 | HYGIENIC COUPLING SYSTEM - A conduit clamping and sealing system includes: a bearing element including: a back segment with an external back thread for attaching to a device or fastening to a box or enclosure; a middle segment for receiving a conduit and guiding and/or aligning a hygienic sleeve system; and a front segment for receiving a seal, and a front nut for sealing a connection between the conduit and the bearing element and fastening the hygienic sleeve system. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364109 | TUBULAR JOINT FOR AN INSTALLATION - A tubular joint having an outer part formed by a fitting end of a piping element, and defining a first axis, an inner part formed by a spigot end of another piping element, the spigot end received in the fitting end. The fitting end and the spigot end define a fluid internal circulation space. A flange attached on the outer part and axially abutting against a shoulder formed by the inner part. A layer of polymeric material, extending radially between the outer and inner part, having a radially outer and inner surface both surrounding the first axis and bonded respectively to the outer and inner parts. The inner part rotatable with respect to the outer part about the first axis, and the inner part defining a second axis forming a pitch angle with the first axis. The inner part, the outer part, and the flange limit the pitch angle to lower than 5°. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364110 | Oil Drain Receptacle Attachment - An oil drain receptacle attachment, integrated system and method of use for providing a closed, clean catch system for the requisition of used motor oil for recycling. The oil drain attachment itself is positioned between a flexible drain tube and a collection receptacle where the reversibly attachable oil drain attachment allows for securing of the flexible tubing to an opening of the receptacle, in operation, that is capable of initiating and ceasing flow, through an ‘on’ and ‘off’ functionality, in addition to intermediate, partial opening and closing positions, as well as providing ventilation that facilitates the exit of air with the introduction of used oil into a collection receptacle for transportation and disposal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364111 | PRESS FITTING FOR A PIPE JOINT AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a press fitting for a pipe connection, comprising a fitting body for connecting the press fitting to a pipe, a press sleeve fixed to the fitting body and having a substantially cylindrical pressing portion and at least one projecting element which delimits the substantially cylindrical pressing portion in the axial direction, and a tubular banderole which surrounds the substantially cylindrical pressing region of the pressing sleeve, wherein the tubular banderole is arranged rotatably relative to a surface of the pressing sleeve, is held in the cylindrical pressing region by the at least one projecting element and is at least partially destroyed when the pressing sleeve is pressed with a pressing tool. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a press fitting. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364112 | CONNECTOR - A connector for connecting two fluid-conducting elements, in particular for connecting two motor vehicle pipelines, with a female plug-in part and a male plug-in part that can be plugged into the female plug-in part. The male plug-in part can be fixed on the female plug-in part via at least one fixing element. At least one indicator element is provided, which indicates the properly or completely fixed state of the male plug-in part which has been reached via the fixing element. When the male plug-in part is inserted into the female plug-in part, the indicator element is displaced outward in the radial direction. A radial outer position of the indicator element shows the properly fixed state of the male plug-in part on the female plug-in part. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364113 | PIPE COUPLING HAVING VALVE ELEMENT AND COIL SPRING FOR USE THEREIN - A coil spring is disposed in a fluid passage between a cylindrical body and a valve element to urge the valve element toward a closed position. The coil spring comprises a valve support portion supporting the valve element, a secured portion secured to an inner peripheral surface of the fluid passage, an expanding-contracting portion extending from the secured portion, and a connecting portion between the expanding-contracting portion and the valve support portion. The connecting portion comprises a first portion curved so as to pass radially outward of an end winding portion of the expanding-contracting portion, a second portion passing through the center of the valve support portion, a third portion extending curvedly so as to overlap the first portion, and a fourth portion extending to the valve support portion. When the coil spring is compressed, the valve support portion is supported to the expanding-contracting portion | 2021-11-25 |
20210364114 | FITTING WITH RING NUT FOR FIXING A BRANCH PIPE OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A description is given of an internally hollow fitting for the passage of a liquid, in particular water, with a component to restrain unmovably a pipe of an irrigation system, wherein restraining component of the pipe is carried by a ring nut screwing on an external thread of the at least one end of the fitting. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364115 | SAFE INERTIZATION APPARATUS - The invention relates to an inertization apparatus for inerting a working volume in a chemical production plant by flushing with inert gas, where the chemical production plant comprises a plant-wide inert gas distribution system having pipes for distributing the inert gas and at least one inert gas offtake position which can be connected to a connecting conduit. According to the invention, it is provided that the connecting conduit between inertization apparatus and working volume is connected, at its end nearest the working volume, in a not reversibly detachable manner to an intermediate piece, where the intermediate piece can be connected in a reversibly detachable manner to a counterpiece provided on the working volume. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364116 | INSTALLMENT METHOD OF FLUID CONTROL BODY, AND FLUID CONTROL DEVICE INCLUDING FLUID CONTROL BODY - An installment method of a fluid control body and a fluid control device including a fluid control body with which processes of designing, manufacturing, and managing the fluid control body are simplified to suppress cost of manufacturing, etc, includes a cut-off step of cutting off part of a fluid pipe inside a casing, and an installment step of installing the fluid control body including an on-off valve formed by a valve seat body and a valve element, and a partition body formed by a wall portion, a lid portion, and a seal component, inside the casing in a sealed manner in a state where an operation shaft of the on-off valve is placed in a direction different from the vertical direction. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364117 | MECHANICAL PLUG - A mechanical plug includes first and second plug portions and an elongate member. The first plug portion includes a first endwall and a first sidewall. The first sidewall includes a female section extending in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the mechanical plug. The second plug portion is movable relative to the first plug portion. The second plug portion includes a second sidewall, a second endwall coupled to the second sidewall, and a seal. The second sidewall includes a male section extending in a direction along the longitudinal axis. The seal surrounds a portion of the male section in a region along the longitudinal axis between the second endwall and the female section. The elongate member is coupled to the first and second plug portions. Actuation of the elongate member moves the first plug portion and the second plug portion toward each other to compress the seal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364118 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING A PIG INTO A PIPELINE - An apparatus and related method are provided for loading a pig into a pipeline. The apparatus includes a tubular reducer, a rigid member including a pig-engaging surface, and a guide member slidingly engaged by the rigid member to permit axial movement, while limiting radial movement, of the rigid member in relation to the reducer. In use, when the reducer is aligned concentrically with the pipeline end with the front end of the reducer bearing axially, either directly or indirectly, against the pipeline end, and the pig-engaging surface is disposed axially rearward of the reducer, increased tension in the cable pulls the rigid member axially forward relative to the pipeline, whereupon the attached pig-engaging surface pushes the pig through the reducer and into the pipeline interior. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364119 | Threaded Connection for Pipes or Tubes and Method for Producing the Threaded Connection for Pipes or Tubes - This invention provides a threaded connection for pipes or tubes having excellent misalignment resistance and high torque on shoulder resistance, and also having excellent corrosion resistance properties, as well as a method for producing the threaded connection for pipes or tubes. The threaded connection for pipes or tubes includes a pin and a box. The pin and the box include contact surfaces having threaded portions and unthreaded metal contact portions. The threaded connection for pipes or tubes includes, on at least one of the contact surfaces of the pin and the box, surface roughness, a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer, a Cu—Sn—Zn alloy plating layer and a solid lubricant coating layer. These are deposited from the contact surface side in the order of: surface roughness, the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer, the Cu—Sn—Zn alloy plating layer and the solid lubricant coating layer. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364120 | INSULTING SUPPORT BRACKET FOR JACKETED PIPE SYSTEM - An insulating support bracket can include at least one standoff, each standoff being formed of rigid insulating material and at least one saddle, each saddle being formed of a rigid material, each saddle being fastened to at least one standoff, the insulating support bracket being arranged to surround a piping element. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364121 | PIPE FOR CONVEYING FLUIDS IN HVACR SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a composite coating for an inner tube delimiting a passageway for a fluid for obtaining a pipe for conveying fluids in HVACR systems. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364122 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE MONITOR ARM MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A height adjustable monitor arm assembly includes a monitor arm having a latch mechanism where a post arm includes indented rings therein for engaging the latch mechanism. The monitor arm includes an aperture for positioning the at least one monitor arm over the post arm so that the latching mechanism engages with one of the plurality of indented rings to vertically adjust the at least one monitor arm along the length of the post arm. Further, a dual adapter arm also includes its own latching mechanism and mounts over the vertical post arm for use where monitor displays can be mounted on both ends thereof. In one embodiment, a four monitor configuration can be held in position allowing for enhanced user utility in their workspace. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364123 | Two-axis direct-drive rotation mechanism for observation device - The invention refers to the two-axis direct-drive rotation mechanism for observation device with design drive block inside assembly tilt-axes for a multi-sensor surveillance device used for unmanned vehicles. This is mechanical mechanism performs rotate pan-tilt axis by direct drive motor. This mechanism include of main components: assembly pedestal, assembly pan-axis and assembly tilt-axis. Electronic circuits, encoders, mechanism, motor are optimized arranged and scientific designed the layout space and the weight of the structure. This mechanism can integrate optical sensors such as infrared cameras, high resolution camera, laser rangefinder. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364124 | PEDESTAL, COMPLETE MACHINE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pedestal, a complete machine device, and a method of assembling the same. The pedestal includes: a pedestal bracket, including a bracket and a connecting portion connected to each other, the connecting portion including a first mating member; and a connecting member, including a second mating member, wherein the first mating member is detachably fixed to the second mating member. The first surface of the connecting portion is in contact with the second surface of the connecting member, and both the first surface and the second surface have a first curvature. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364125 | MECHANICAL ARTICULATION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRICAL AND/OR THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY VIA INVISIBLE, ADJUSTABLE BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT - Mechanical joint system with electrical and/or thermal conduction capability by means of an invisible adjustable hinge that connects and allows rotation of one body respects another one, i.e. a male body and a female body, by the integration of a rigid J-shaped joining part which enters perpendicularly through an access opening on the female face at any rotation position, and whose external end is fixed to the male body. The female body is internally equipped with a brake system that couples, guides and fixes the curved end of the J-shaped joining part and blocks its rotation movement. The J-shaped joining part integrates an electrical and/or thermal conductor that makes this invention of great interest for electronic devices with adjustable orientation, including LED lighting ones. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364126 | FLUID PERMEABLE HEATER ASSEMBLY WITH CAP - A fluid permeable heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes a cap and a substantially flat electrically conductive and fluid permeable heating element. The cap includes a hollow body with a first cap opening and a second cap opening. The first cap opening is opposite to the second cap opening. The heating element is configured to vaporise aerosol-forming substrate. The heating element is mounted on the cap, such that the heating element extends across the first cap opening. A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes the heater assembly, a liquid storage portion, a mouth piece, and a retainer. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364127 | RESERVOIR MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR CONTAINING A PRESSURE FLUID - A method for forming a reservoir made of a composite material includes a tubular element, two end fittings, each inserted into one end of the tubular element, and a circumferential layer that envelops the tubular element and the end fittings. The circumferential layer is made of resin-impregnated wound fibers. At least one segment of each end fitting has an outwardly tapering shape and the wall has a taper at each end, and thus at each end the wall is pressed against the segment surface having a tapering shape. The tubular element includes a plastic tube surrounded by a longitudinal layer essentially made of parallel fibers in a resin matrix, the parallel fibers being oriented along the longitudinal axis of the plastic tube. The circumferential layer is essentially made of fibers wound around the circumference of the tubular element and end fittings and parallel to each other. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364128 | REFUELLING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING LIQUEFIED GASES AND THE LIKE - A refuelling device for supplying liquefied gas is provided, including a feed system adapted to place each reservoir in fluidic through connection with a tank and including withdrawal ducts for withdrawing the liquefied gas from the reservoirs; an inlet duct for introducing the liquefied gas into the tank; a collection manifold for conveying the withdrawal ducts into the inlet duct; a pump adapted to move the liquefied gas in the feed system; and a pressure gauge to measure the inlet pressure of the liquefied gas in the pump; and a valve adapted to regulate the flow in the inlet duct according to the inlet pressure. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364129 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING CRYOGENIC FLUID - Method and device for transferring cryogenic fluid comprising a first tank for distributing cryogenic fluid, a second, receiving cryogenic tank accommodating a cryogenic fluid, a fluid transfer circuit connecting the first and the second tank, the transfer circuit comprising a first pipe that connects the upper parts of the first and second tanks and comprises at least one valve, the transfer circuit comprising a second pipe that connects the lower part of the first tank to the second tank, the second transfer pipe comprising a pump that comprises an inlet connected to the first tank and an outlet connected to the second tank and the pump and the at least one valve of the first pipe being configured to place the upper parts of the first and second tanks in fluidic communication by opening the at least one valve during a transfer of liquid from the first tank to the second tank by way of the pump. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364130 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE STATUS OF A GAS CYLINDER - According to the invention there is provided a system for determining a status of a gas cylinder, the system comprising: a load sensor configured to detect a weight of the cylinder at predetermined time intervals; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature local to the cylinder at the predetermined time intervals; and a processing unit configured to: receive weight signals and temperature signals from the load sensor and temperature sensor respectively; and determine, based on the received weight and temperature signals, the status of the gas cylinder; and provide an indication of the status of the gas cylinder to a user. A system for managing deployed cylinders is also provided. Methods and computer readable mediums are also provided. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364131 | Device for Self-Service Exchange of Cylinders, in Particular Gas Cylinders - The present disclosure is directed to a device for the self-service exchange of cylinders, in particular, gas cylinders, including n unilaterally opened boxes for a cylinder, arranged in such a manner that the open walls of the boxes are substantially in one plane, with n being greater than or equal to 2, at least one sliding door, preferably n−1 sliding doors, with a size allowing at least one box to be closed and slide-mounted, so that opening one box by sliding the door causes the closing of another box, and a key lock, which in the open position allows a closed box to be opened by sliding the door, and in the closed position prevents the door from moving by a distance allowing access to the box. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364132 | FILLING GAS STORAGE TANKS | 2021-11-25 |
20210364133 | FILAMENT LAMP LIGHTING MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A filament lamp lighting module and a manufacturing method thereof, the filament lamp lighting module comprise: at least two upper bridges with at least two bridge arms; and at least three lower bridges with at least one bridge arm; the lower bridge includes two rectifying bridges comprising rectifying bridge arms; the rectifying bridges are connected with the external power supply, the rectifying bridge arms are respectively connected with one ends of two rectifying diodes, and the other ends of the two rectifying diodes are respectively connected with different upper bridges to form a rectifying circuit; the lower bridge includes a bridge arm connected with one end of the filament, and the other end of the filament is connected with an upper bridge arm for rectifying and supplying power to the filament. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364134 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes a base; a plurality of semiconductor laser elements disposed on the base and configured to emit light laterally from the plurality of semiconductor laser elements; a reflecting member disposed on the base and configured to reflect light from the semiconductor laser elements; a surrounding part disposed on the base and surrounding the semiconductor laser elements and the reflecting member; a wiring part disposed on the base so as to extend to a location outside of the surrounding part; a radiating body disposed on the surrounding part and having an opening; and a wavelength converting member that is located in the opening of the radiating body, the wavelength converting member being configured to convert a wavelength of light that is emitted from the plurality of semiconductor laser elements and reflected upward by the reflecting member. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364135 | FIXTURES AND LIGHTING ACCESSORIES FOR LIGHTING DEVICES - According to at least one aspect, a lighting system is provided. The lighting system comprises a strip lighting device including a circuit board, a light emitting diode (LED) mounted to the circuit board, a lens disposed over the LED and configured to receive the light emitted from the LED and change at least one characteristic of the light received from the LED, and an elastomer encapsulating at least part of the circuit board. The lighting system further comprises a fixture configured to receive the strip lighting device and mount to a structure and a lighting accessory configured to removably couple to the fixture over the strip lighting device and change at least one characteristic of the light from the strip lighting device. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364136 | LUMINAIRE SYSTEM FACILITATING MODULAR ENHANCEMENT - A light fixture is configured to receive a module that can add certain functionality to the light fixture and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. The light fixture includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. When a first module is coupled to the light fixture, the light fixture has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the light fixture has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364137 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR TUNNEL OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES - A lighting system for tunnels or similar works. The lighting system with LED diodes, including at least one lighting strip with LED diodes, with at least one set of LED diode modules, the modules of a set being divided up into subsets of one or more modules supplied with power by respective power supply buses, an electronic system supplying power to the strip, making it possible to power up, according to a first mode of operation, all the power supply buses and, in a second mode of operation, only a part of the power supply buses, so as to reduce the electrical consumption of the strip. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364138 | Driveway edge illumination system - The driveway edge illumination system may comprise one or more edge lights, one or more sensors, and at least one controller. The one or more edge lights may be positioned along one or more edges of a driveway and may be illuminated to mark the one or more edges of the driveway at night. The at least one controller may illuminate the one or more edge lights based upon one or more sensor signals received from the one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may inform the at least one controller of activity within one or more monitored zones via the one or more sensor signals. As non-limiting examples, the activity may be the presence or movement of a person or a vehicle within the one or more monitored zones. The at least one controller may be operable to extinguish the one or more edge lights. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364139 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH AC TO DC CONVERTER AND HEAT-SINKING HOUSING - A lighting assembly includes a heat-sinking housing, a lens, a light source module including at least one LED, and an AC to DC converter to receive an AC voltage and supply regulated electrical energy to power the light source module. The housing includes a closed rear wall and a sidewall that defines a housing cavity containing the at least one LED. The closed rear wall and the sidewall are formed of a heat conductive material to conduct heat generated by the light source module. The assembly has a front end face, and at least one exterior width dimension of less than 3½ inches. In one example, a circular recess defined along an inner edge of the front end face contains the lens in the assembly. In another example, the front face includes a tool-less mating mechanism, for example a twist-and-lock mechanism comprising multiple flanges and/or slots. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364140 | DOWNLIGHT APPARATUS - A downlight apparatus includes a surface rim, a rotation ring, a light holder and a retractable tube. The surface rim has a rim cover and an rim wall. The rim wall protruding from the rim cover. The rim wall defines a light opening. The rotation ring is held by the rim wall to be rotatable along an axis of a center of the light opening. The light holder is used for support a light source. The light holder is fixed to the rotation ring with two rotation axles so that the light holder is rotatable manually to change a tilt angle of the light holder with respect to the rotation ring. The retractable tube has an optical cover. The retractable tube is manually movable to change a distance between the optical cover and the light source. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364141 | LIGHT APPARATUS HAVING AIR FLOW - A lighting apparatus is provided with a housing forming a battery housing and a light housing separated via a partitioning wall. A light module is supported by the light housing and includes a heat sink located at least partially within the light housing and at least one LED supported by the heat sink. A battery receptacle formed within the battery housing to slidingly receive a battery pack at least partially into the battery housing. An intake opening is formed within the partitioning wall and an air vent is formed in fluid communication with the light housing. In operation, an airflow passes in thermal contact with the battery pack from the battery housing into the light housing through the intake opening, and from the light housing in thermal contact with the heat sink out of the air vent. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364142 | Polar Light Projector - The present invention relates to a polar light projector, including a housing and an upper cover which form a containing cavity, the containing cavity is internally provided with a light-emitting lamp path component, a laser lamp path component, a main control board, a horn and a cavity bracket, the cavity bracket is provided with a motor fixing groove and a limiting wall, the light-emitting lamp path component is arranged in the limiting wall, a motor is placed on the motor fixing groove and is fixed through a fixing lug, a refracting surface of an optical lens is formed by splicing a plurality of curved striped prisms. The refracting surface of the optical lens makes a light path of the light-emitting lamp path component form a aurora pattern that is projected to the outside, and a drive component is arranged to drive an aurora sheet to rotate, thereby presenting a dynamic aurora. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364143 | Vehicle Luminaire and Vehicle Lighting Tool - A vehicle luminaire according to an exemplary embodiment includes: a socket includes a flange, a mounting part, and contains a highly heat conductive resin; a light-emitting module includes at least one light-emitting element; and a heat transfer part is provided between the mounting part and the light-emitting module. An expression of 2.5 [watt]≤WT≤5.5 [watt], an expression of 15 [watt/(m·K)]≤WT≤25 [watt/(m·K)], and an expression of 40 [1/K]≤(A | 2021-11-25 |
20210364144 | Bifocal Lens Module, Vehicle Headlight and Vehicle - A bifocal lens module of vehicle headlight for vehicle includes a low beam condenser, a high beam condenser, a partition, a light guide member, and an optical lens. The partition has a curvy end face and an opening. The opening of the partition faces toward the optical lens. Light emitted by at least one low beam light source is converged through the low beam condenser, then transmitted from the upper position of the partition to the bottom of the partition, and eventually sent to the lower part of the optical lens. Light emitted by at least one high beam light source is converged by the high beam to condenser, transmitted from the bottom of the partition through the light guide channel to the top of the partition, and then sent to the upper part of the optical lens. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364145 | HIDDEN LIGHT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A hidden light apparatus for a vehicle is configured so that light is irradiated from a grill of the vehicle, and when the light is not irradiated from the grill, a shape of an irradiation area and a pattern shape of the grill are identical with each other to maintain a design of the grill. The hidden light apparatus includes the grill having an external surface in a pattern including a plurality of grids; a grid panel coupled to one of the grids in a same shape to form a surface of the one grid; a light source provided inside the grid panel and irradiating light; and a reflector provided inside the grid panel, wherein when the light source is turned off, the grid panel constitutes the pattern of the grill, and when the light source is turned on, the grid panel functions to illuminate the vehicle. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364146 | VEHICLE LAMP STRUCTURE - A vehicle lamp structure | 2021-11-25 |
20210364147 | DIFFUSER PLATE, DESIGNING METHOD OF DIFFUSER PLATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DIFFUSER PLATE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PROJECTION DEVICE, AND LIGHTING DEVICE - There is provided a method to manufacture a diffuser plate with better productivity and exhibiting an excellent diffusion property and having excellent durability with respect to light having large coherence, the microlens array diffuser plate including: a microlens group positioned on a surface of a transparent substrate. The diffuser plate includes two or more unit cells that are continuously set in array, the unit cell includes a plurality of microlenses positioned on the surface of the transparent substrate, and ridge lines between the microlenses adjacent to each other are nonparallel to each other, and are nonparallel to the transparent substrate. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364148 | LUMINAIRE AND OUTPUT ELEMENT COUPLING MECHANISM THEREFOR - Described are various embodiments of a luminaire and output element coupling mechanism therefor. In one embodiment, a recessable luminaire comprises two or more luminaire modules, each one of which comprising a recessable housing having opposed side walls. The luminaire further comprises an output element securable along and between these side walls to at least partially define an output of the luminaire, and opposed inwardly biased output coupling structures extending at least partially along respective side walls and adapted to receive and resiliently secure corresponding edges of the output element therein. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364149 | LIGHT-REFLECTIVE-TYPE PROFILE SURFACE FOR LIGHT DIFFUSION AND CONCENTRATION, AND SURFACE-EMITTING LIGHTING AND LIGHT CONCENTRATION APPARATUS USING SAME - The present invention provides a reflective member ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364150 | Illumination Devices - An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a shell, a housing coupled to the shell, a first light source, and a pendulum supporting the first light source generally above the housing, wherein the pendulum is pivotally coupled to the housing and configured to move the first light source relative to the housing. The device also includes a flame-shaped head, where the first light source is disposed within the flame-shaped head, and a second light source arranged inside the shell and configured to illuminate the shell from the inside out. A printed circuit board assembly is arranged inside the shell for controlling operation of the first light source and the second light source. | 2021-11-25 |