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20110254400 | TRACTION MOTOR - In one embodiment, a rotor for an induction motor comprises a punching assembly, a plurality of conductive bars, and an end-ring. The plurality of conductive bars may be substantially parallel to an axis of the rotor and connected to the punching assembly at a periphery of the punching assembly. Each conductive bar includes an end connected to the end-ring. The end-ring comprises a punching side having a surface facing the punching assembly and a housing side having a surface opposite the punching surface. The end-ring may be thicker on the punching side than the housing side. In this manner, the peak end ring stresses may be reduced at higher speeds and the mean time between failures of the rotor may be increased. Alternatively, the threshold speed may be increased and the top-speed of the off-highway vehicle may be increased for a given expected mean time between failures of the rotor. | 10-20-2011 |
20120200043 | SEAL BODY, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A seal body for use with a torque tube includes a first portion having an attachment mechanism to releasably secure a torque tube to the first portion, and a second portion configured adjacent to the first portion. The second portion of the seal body includes a substantially uniplanar sealing surface that is orthogonal to an axis of rotation of the torque tube, and that extends across a substantially uniplanar axial end face of the torque tube. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205966 | TORQUE TUBE, TORQUE TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A torque tube includes a ring gear having a first axial end, a second axial end opposite the first axial end, an inner surface including a plurality of teeth, and an outer surface with a mating portion formed adjacent to the first axial end of the ring gear. The torque tube also includes a barrel portion joined to the second axial end of the ring gear at a radial location inward from a radial location of the mating portion. The barrel portion extends axially away from the ring gear. | 08-16-2012 |
20120217788 | WHEEL FRAME, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A wheel frame for a vehicle including a unitary cylindrical body having a radially inward facing surface and a radially outward facing surface surrounding a wheel axis and extending from an integrally formed mounting flange to an open hub end. The radially inward facing surface of the body including a portion adjacent the hub end of the body that is enlarged for receiving at least a portion of an electric motor assembly. | 08-30-2012 |
20120231915 | WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A wheel assembly, for use on an off-highway vehicle, includes a generally cylindrical wheel hub extending axially from a first end to a second end around an inner volume. A hub adapter is secured to the second end of the wheel hub, the hub adapter including a peripheral shoulder, which has a first shoulder surface axially facing in a direction extending from the second end towards the first end. A first wheel rim is mounted to the peripheral shoulder of the hub adapter at the first shoulder surface. | 09-13-2012 |
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20150376810 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING ADHESION OF ALUMINUM FILMS - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and pretreatments for improving the adhesion of aluminum films on substrate surfaces. Methods involve providing three-dimensional adhesion surfaces on the substrate that promote adhesion to a subsequently deposited aluminum film. The methods can avoid the use of strike materials, such as nickel and copper, used in conventional adhesion-promoting treatments. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing an aluminum oxide adhesion layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing a zincating layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According some embodiments, methods involve roughening the surface of the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. Some embodiments involve a combination of two or more substrate pretreatments. Described methods can be used to provide more flexibility in subsequent anodizing processes. In some embodiments, methods involve anodizing the aluminum film and a portion of the substrate. | 12-31-2015 |
20160002805 | HARD ALUMINUM FILMS FORMED USING HIGH CURRENT DENSITY PLATING - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and methods for forming aluminum films. Methods involve providing aluminum films having increased hardness. Methods involve using higher than conventional current densities during plating of aluminum on substrates. The higher current density plating creates aluminum films with grain structures that are different from conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the average grain sizes are smaller in the hard aluminum films than conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the plated aluminum layer is anodized. In some embodiments, a multi-layered aluminum coating is formed using a combination of high current density and low current density plating. In some embodiments, a current filter is used to provide uniform plating across a part. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002812 | ALUMINUM FILMS HAVING HARDENING PARTICLES - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum layer and methods for forming aluminum layer onto metal substrates. Methods involve increasing the hardness of the aluminum layers by embedding hardening particles therein. According to some embodiments, hardening particles are co-deposited with aluminum onto a substrate using an electroplating process. The electrolytic process involves using an electrolytic bath having the hardening particles dispersed therein. The hardening particles can form a supportive network within the aluminum layer that increases the hardness of the aluminum layer. In some embodiments, a portion of the aluminum layer is converted to aluminum oxide. | 01-07-2016 |
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20090069069 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY - Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069070 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY AND RELATED METHODS - Gaming systems having touch panels as user control devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming system includes a curved display system for displaying a game. The curved display system has a curved material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved display system also includes a digital light projection device for projecting images of one or more reels onto the curved material. The gaming system also includes a touch screen system positioned in front of the curved material. The touch screen system has a touch sensor assembly having a substantially transparent touch panel that produces touch data when activated, a touch panel controller for controlling and interpreting the touch data, and touch panel software for controlling and interpreting touch data. | 03-12-2009 |
20090258697 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY WITH A VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM - Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The Display Manager sends the multiple video signals to a digital light emitting projector which projects the multiple video signals simultaneously on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258701 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A MOLDED CURVED DISPLAY - Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display. | 10-15-2009 |
20100113140 | Gesture Enhanced Input Device - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display subsystem, a sensor subsystem, and one or more computing subsystems. The display subsystem is configured to display images related to one or more games to be played on at least a first game playing surface. The images include a virtual game layout having a number of demarcations of at least one area associated with the play of the one or more games. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect at least one physical aspect of at least one game related piece when the game related piece is at least proximate the virtual game layout. The one or more computing subsystems communicatively coupled to the display subsystem to control the images displayed by the display subsystem. Additionally, one or more computing subsystems are communicatively coupled to the sensor subsystem to receive information indicative of the at least one physical aspect of the game related piece sensed by the sensor subsystem. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect multiple touch gestures, wherein gestures include simultaneous touches by multiple fingers, consecutive touches by a single finger, touching and sliding of a finger, touching and sliding of multiple fingers, and combinations thereof. | 05-06-2010 |
20110300937 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A MOLDED CURVED DISPLAY - Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The gaming machine also includes a projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display. | 12-08-2011 |
20120220360 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY WITH A VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM - Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A display manager receives one or more video signals from a controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The display manager sends the multiple video signals to a projector which projects the multiple video signals on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The display manager the video signals regarding how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals. | 08-30-2012 |
20140148241 | GAME RATING SYSTEM FOR GAMING DEVICES - Gaming machines and gaming systems having a game rating system are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the gaming device includes a plurality of games where each game has a distinct game style that is based in part on game volatility. The gaming device also includes a game controller for managing and operating the plurality of games, and a game rating system in communication with the game controller. The game rating system includes a player interface for selecting a game, and an icon presented on the display of the gaming device where the icon represents the distinct game style. | 05-29-2014 |
20140235320 | DYNAMIC PALPABLE CONTROLS FOR A GAMING DEVICE - Disclosed is a gaming machine touch screen system incorporating a flat transparent or nearly transparent layer that contains a series of active elements/actuators/chambers that enable a vertical displacement of the touch screen top surface. These active elements displace the top surface of the touch screen upon command of the gaming machine to provide features perceptible to the player's touch. | 08-21-2014 |
20140243070 | Gaming Machine Having a Molded Curved Display - Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels on a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display. | 08-28-2014 |