Improvements to filtration and vessels such as for filtration and coalescing of gas streams are shown. A filter element with a partial treated region and untreated region such as providing different surface energies or other filtration characteristics are provided. Various keying arrangements for compatibility and/or rotational locking are shown between the filtration vessel, a tubular coalescing baffle, and/or filter element. The tubular coalescing baffle also may include non-louvered pore structure, which provides for more even flow in a two stage type filtration vessel to prevent premature exiting and reduction of flow velocities along the second stage, and/or may additionally or alternatively include drainage apertures such as drain slot formed along a gravitational bottom or otherwise to facilitate additional drainage of coalesced liquid as opposed to letting such liquid be forced through fluid velocity toward the open end of the tubular baffle.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
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Thermal Lamination of Cellulose Substrate with ePTFE Membrane
A filter media that includes a substrate layer, which includes a sheet having a fibrous polyester and cellulose blend with less than 80% polyester fibers by weight. The sheet further includes a membrane layer that is made from ePTFE. The membrane layer is thermally laminated to the one side of the substrate layer. In particular embodiments, the filter media can be pleated into a filter element that has more than five pleats per inch.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
THERMALLY-CONDUCTING, ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING POLYIMIDE-POLYSILOXANE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS, TUBINGS MADE THEREFROM, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH MATERIALS AND TUBINGS
The present disclosure relates to a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating polymer composite material, comprising: a continuous polymer phase comprising imide residues and siloxane residues; and dispersed within the continuous polymer phase, a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating filler. The materials of the disclosure can be formed into tubes, and used, for example, in thermal management systems and methods, especially for magnetic resonance instruments.
C08L 79/08 - PolyimidesPolyester-imidesPolyamide-imidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
G01R 33/34 - Constructional details, e.g. resonators
H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
4.
THERMALLY-CONDUCTING, ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS, TUBINGS MADE THEREFROM, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH MATERIALS AND TUBINGS
The present disclosure relates to a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating polymer composite material. The material includes a continuous polymeric phase including a fluorinated polymer phase having a total fluoropolymer content of at least 50 wt%, the fluorinated polymer phase including a functional polymer, the functional polymer comprising reactive functional groups; and optionally, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, the thermoplastic fluoropolymer being miscible with the functional polymer; and phase-separated from the fluorinated polymer phase, an elastomeric polymer; and dispersed within the continuous polymeric phase, a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating filler. The materials of the disclosure can be formed into tubes, and used, for example, in thermal management systems and methods, especially for magnetic resonance instruments.
An example hydraulic system includes: a plurality of unit cylinder actuators; a source of fluid, wherein the source is fluidly coupled to the plurality of unit cylinder actuators; and an intensifier that is fluidly coupled to the plurality of unit cylinder actuators, wherein the intensifier (i) receives fluid from a first subset of unit cylinder actuators of the plurality of unit cylinder actuators, and (ii) provides fluid having an increased pressure level relative to pressure level of received fluid to a second subset of unit cylinder actuators of the plurality of unit cylinder actuators, thereby supplementing fluid from the source.
A01B 63/111 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements
A01B 63/22 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements drawn by animals or tractors with wheels adjustable relatively to the frame operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
F15B 11/028 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the actuating force
An example stator includes a stator body that is generally cylindrical; and a plurality of posts that protrude axially from the stator body and are arranged in a circular array about a perimeter of the stator body. Each post of the plurality of posts may include: a first slot, a second slot that is disposed radially-outward from the first slot, and a partition wall that separates the first slot from the second slot. Respective first slots are aligned circularly to form an inward circular channel about an outer peripheral surface of the stator body, and respective second slots are aligned circularly to form an outward circular channel about the outer peripheral surface of the stator body, wherein the outward circular channel is insulated from the inward circular channel via respective partition walls of the plurality of posts.
An actuator includes a primary piston and a secondary piston axially movable together in a cylinder assembly; a plurality of chambers comprising: a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber, wherein when fluid flows into the first chamber the primary piston extends and when fluid flows into the second chamber the primary piston retracts, wherein an extension fluid force applied by fluid in the third chamber to extend the secondary piston is different from a retraction fluid force applied by fluid in the fourth chamber to retract the secondary piston; and a force-balance chamber configured to receive fluid from the third chamber or the fourth chamber to apply a balancing force on the secondary piston to either oppose fluid force acting on the secondary piston or add to the fluid force acting on the secondary piston, thereby compensating for a difference between the extension fluid force and the retraction fluid force.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
8.
BALL SEAL FOR THERMAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY OF THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
A thermal sensor assembly for a thermostatic expansion valve includes an enclosure that forms an enclosed interior space containing a thermal sensing fluid, and an opening in the enclosure for charging the thermal sensing fluid. A ball is arranged in the opening and forms a fluid seal between a sealing surface and a sealing interface of the assembly. The sealing surface may be made with a material that is softer than a material of the sealing interface, such that the sealing surface conforms to the sealing interface and fluidly seals the thermal sensing fluid in the enclosed interior space of the enclosure. The opening may include a tapered lead-in hole that tapers radially inwardly as the lead-in hole extends toward the interior space to thereby form the seal. A cover may be attached to an exterior surface of the enclosure to hold the ball in the opening to form the seal.
A hydraulic system for a work machine comprising a priority circuit including at least a first priority actuator and a priority control valve for controlling the supply of hydraulic fluid to the first priority actuator and for providing a load sense signal indicative of the load acting on the first priority actuator; an auxiliary circuit including at least a first auxiliary actuator and at least a first auxiliary control valve for controlling the supply of hydraulic fluid to the first auxiliary actuator; at least a first pump for producing a flow of hydraulic fluid; and a priority valve for distributing the flow from the pump to the priority circuit and auxiliary circuit for operating the respective actuators thereof, with priority being given to the priority circuit as a function of the load sense signal.
B62D 5/07 - Supply of pressurised fluid for steering also supplying other consumers
B62D 5/10 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by type of power unit
B62D 12/00 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames
E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
A capnography mask includes a mask body having a cover portion configured to cover at least the nostrils of a patient's nose and forms a breathing cavity for inhalation of inflow gas and exhalation of expired gas. The mask also includes an inflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the inflow gas to the breathing cavity, an outflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the expired gas out of the breathing cavity, and a capnography port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering a sample of the expired gas to a capnography machine. The inflow, outflow and capnography ports may be unitarily formed by respective portions of the mask body to form a unitary mask structure. The ports may include respective tube segments that may cooperate with respective ribs to distribute load away from the alar fibrofatty tissue of the patient's nose, thereby improving comfort.
An example assembly includes: a main housing (108) having an internal chamber (110) therein; an electric motor (102) disposed in the internal chamber of the main housing and comprising a motor rotor (114); a cooling inner ring (700) disposed in the internal chamber of the main housing about the electric motor, wherein the cooling inner ring comprises one or more motor cooling fluid channels configured to receive cooling fluid from an external source of cooling fluid and allow cooling fluid to flow about the electric motor to cool the electric motor; a hydraulic pump (104) positioned in the main housing, at least partially within the motor rotor of the electric motor; and an enclosure (173) coupled to the main housing and comprising (i) an inverter board (202) disposed therein, and (ii) one or more inverter cooling fluid channels configured to allow cooling fluid from the external source to cool the inverter board.
A sparging evaporator for an inerting system including an outer vessel, an inner vessel within the outer vessel, and a plenum formed between the inner and outer vessels. The outer vessel includes a gas inlet for receiving inlet gas into the plenum, and a liquid inlet for receiving liquid fuel into the plenum. The inlet gas in the plenum generates a gas pressure that is exerted against a free surface of the liquid fuel in the plenum thereby forcing the liquid fuel and the inlet gas through an inlet of the inner vessel. The inner vessel contains a lattice structure that promotes liberation of fuel vapor from the liquid fuel and enables the inlet gas in the liquid fuel to sparge the fuel vapor in the liquid fuel, thereby forming a fuel-enriched gas mixture that can be fed to a reactor of the inerting system.
An example control system includes: a source of fluid; a cylinder actuator having: (i) cylinder, and (ii) a piston movable within the cylinder and dividing an internal space of the cylinder into a first chamber and a second chamber; a pressure control valve; a pilot-operated valve having a pilot port that is fluidly coupled to the source; and a proportional control valve configured to fluidly couple the source of fluid to the second chamber.
F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves
A01B 33/02 - Tilling implements with rotary driven tools with tools on horizontal shaft transverse to direction of travel
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systemsFluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
A hydraulic system comprising: a hydraulic fluid pressure source, a hydraulic fluid reservoir, a hydraulically driven actuator having a first chamber and a second chamber, and a valve assembly having a first pilot-operated directional control valve and a second pilot-operated directional control valve, each including: an inlet port fluidly connected for receiving high-pressure hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic fluid pressure source, an outlet port fluidly connected for draining hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic fluid reservoir, a first actuator port fluidly coupled with the first chamber of the hydraulically driven actuator, a second actuator port fluidly coupled with the second chamber of the hydraulically driven actuator; first to fourth fail-safe solenoid-controlled pilot valves; and a pilot pressure fluid supply system.
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systemsApplications of safety devices in fluid actuator systemsEmergency measures for fluid actuator systems
B62D 5/09 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by means for actuating valves
F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves
F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
15.
FILTER ASSEMBLY HAVING A LOCKING MECHANISM WITH ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT FEATURES
An example filter assembly includes: a manifold comprising a housing having threads; a filter bowl comprising (i) respective threads configured to engage with the threads of the housing as the filter bowl is screwed into the housing, (ii) a ramped surface, and (iii) a notch; and a locking mechanism comprising a pawl, wherein as the filter bowl is screwed into the housing, the pawl traces the ramped surface, and wherein the pawl engages the notch after the pawl has moved past the ramped surface to lock the filter bowl to the manifold.
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
A magnetically operated valve includes a combined valve body and bobbin that includes a bobbin portion that supports a magnet wire coil and a valve body portion that houses a pole and an armature. The armature is moveable under magnetic forces to operate a valve operator to control the fluid flow through the valve. The valve includes a flux bracket having a first end that is positioned in close contact with the pole and a second end that is passed through the valve body portion of the combined valve body and bobbin to position the second end in proximity to the armature. The flux bracket is formed as a single piece of material. such as a single piece of stamped or otherwise formed soft iron. The valve operator may be configured as a rocker with a fluid isolating diaphragm. and the valve may have a three-way or a two-way valve configuration.
F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
F16K 7/16 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being mechanically actuated, e.g. by screw-spindle or cam
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
F16K 31/10 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet with additional mechanism between armature and closure member
17.
Systems and Methods for a Resolver and Motor Control with Enhanced Speed and Direction Monitoring
An example method includes: receiving a sine feedback signal and a cosine feedback signal from a resolver; generating a rectified sine signal and a rectified cosine signal; determining a direction of rotation of a shaft of an electric motor using the sine feedback signal, the cosine feedback signal, the rectified sine signal, and the rectified cosine signal; converting the rectified sine signal and the rectified cosine signal into a signed sine signal and a signed cosine signal, respectively, using information associated with determining the direction of rotation; determining a speed of rotation of the shaft using the signed sine signal and the signed cosine signal; comparing the direction and the speed of rotation to respective direction and respective speed of rotation determined by a resolver-to-digital converter; and operating the electric motor based on the comparing.
G05B 19/33 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path using an analogue measuring device
G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
G01P 3/46 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed by measuring amplitude of generated current or voltage
G01P 13/04 - Indicating positive or negative direction of a linear movement or clockwise or anti-clockwise direction of a rotational movement
18.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFER THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE ELEMENT CHARGE
An operating refrigerant is provided through the valve portion of a TEV, the operating refrigerant including at least a first refrigerant component in a first amount relative to an entire composition of the operating refrigerant. A thermostatic element of a TEV assembly is charged with a charge gas that includes a first charge component and a second charge component that is different from the first charge component, wherein a composition of the charge gas lacks the first refrigerant component or has an amount of the first refrigerant component that differs from the first amount. A ratio of the first charge component to the second charge component in the charge gas is optimized for superheat control for the refrigerant system using the operating refrigerant. The charge gas components may be environmentally safer as compared to conventional charge gases, such as being composed of a combination R32 refrigerant and R1234yf refrigerant.
An example electric motor includes a housing, a stator fixed relative to the housing, a rotor, a brake assembly, a first bearing, and a second bearing. The rotor has a hub portion, a cylindrical portion, and a disk portion. The hub portion of the rotor has a first end, a second end, and a through-hole therethrough. The brake assembly is fixed relative to the housing and configured to selectively couple the disk portion of the rotor to the housing. The first bearing is mounted between the first end of the hub portion of the rotor and the disk portion of the rotor. The second bearing is mounted between the second end of the hub portion of the rotor and the disk portion of the rotor.
H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures
H02P 3/04 - Means for stopping or slowing by a separate brake, e.g. friction brake or eddy-current brake
A pressure protection valve provides more versatility and improved performance over conventional configurations. The pressure protection valve includes a valve body made of a first material (e.g., plastic) and having multiple integrated fluid connections. A valve base made of a second material (e.g., metal) is connected to the valve body at an inlet portion. A valve stem moves within the valve body to open and close the valve. Fluid connections, therefore, are integrated into the valve body with any suitable number and configuration, which therefore is adaptable with any desired valve base configuration. The valve stem is insertable through the inlet portion of the valve body during assembly, which permits overpressure protection to be blowout-proof. An internal side surface of a valve seat of the valve base, and a valve bore of the valve body through which the valve stem moves, have matched diameters to reduce hysteresis effects.
F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems
F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces Details
A filter element is mountable to a mast of a filter system having a threaded rod at a distal end thereof. The filter element includes cylindrical filter media, first and second end caps, and a seal washer. The media circumscribes a central axis. The first end cap is a first annular end cap and has a central opening configured for receiving the mast therethrough. The second end cap includes a seal washer opening defining a seal washer opening center that is located either concentric or non-concentric to the central axis of the media. The central opening of the first end cap is larger in dimension than the seal washer opening. The seal washer is receivable within the seal washer opening in at least a first orientation relative to the seal washer opening center. In the first orientation, a rod hole of the seal washer is non-concentric to the central axis.
An example assembly comprises: a brake shaft comprising gear teeth formed on a circumferential portion of the brake shaft, wherein the brake shaft is substantially constrained from moving in a longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis of the brake shaft; and a brake gear that is rotatably coupled to a drive shaft of a motor, wherein the brake shaft is rotatable about the longitudinal axis between (i) a first position at which the gear teeth of the brake shaft are disengaged from the brake gear, thereby allowing the brake gear and the drive shaft to rotate, and (ii) a second position at which the gear teeth of the brake shaft engage the brake gear, thereby precluding the brake gear and the drive shaft from rotating due to the brake shaft being constrained from moving in the longitudinal direction.
B60T 1/00 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60T 11/04 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
23.
Zero turning radius vehicle and drive system for zero turning radius vehicle
A drive system for a zero turning radius (ZTR) vehicle includes a steering control and a sensor configured to receive a position of the steering control. A damper is coupled to the steering control and is configured to apply a selectable amount of resistive force to the steering control. A controller is in communication with the sensor and is configured to operate a motor of the ZTR vehicle responsive to the position of the steering control, and to operate the damper to apply a resistive force to the steering control responsive to actuation of the steering control.
B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
An example hydraulic system includes: a hydraulic cylinder actuator comprising a cylinder and a piston, wherein the piston divides an internal space of the cylinder into a first chamber and a second chamber, and wherein the hydraulic cylinder actuator is unbalanced; a pump; an electric motor configured to drive the pump to provide fluid flow to the first chamber or the second chamber of the hydraulic cylinder actuator to drive the piston; and a reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the electric motor, wherein the reservoir is configured to provide boost fluid flow or receive excess fluid flow via the electric motor such that the boost fluid flow or the excess fluid flow cools the electric motor.
An example electrohydraulic actuator includes: a housing; a hydraulic cylinder actuator disposed within the housing and comprising a cylinder and a piston, wherein the piston divides an internal space of the cylinder into a first chamber and a second chamber, and wherein the hydraulic cylinder actuator is unbalanced; an accumulator disposed within the housing and comprising an annular fluid chamber encircling the cylinder of the hydraulic cylinder actuator, wherein the accumulator is configured to provide boost fluid flow or receive excess fluid flow comprising a difference between the first fluid flow rate and the second fluid flow rate; and an assembly disposed within the housing and comprising: (i) a pump configured to be a flow source, and (ii) an electric motor configured to drive the pump to provide fluid flow to the first chamber or the second chamber of the hydraulic cylinder actuator to drive the piston.
F15B 7/00 - Fluid-pressure actuator systems in which the movement produced is definitely related to the output of a volumetric pumpTelemotors
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
F15B 21/04 - Special measures taken in connection with the properties of the fluid
An example gear pump includes a pump housing comprising a hydrostatic groove; an outer bushing mounted to the pump housing and comprising a hydrostatic slit that is fluidly coupled to the hydrostatic groove of the pump housing; a drive flange mounted to the outer bushing such that outer bushing is interposed radially between the pump housing and the drive flange; a ring gear coupled to the drive flange and configured to rotate therewith; and a pump pinion disposed within the ring gear, such that external teeth of the pump pinion engage with internal teeth of the ring gear to draw and discharge fluid as they rotate, wherein fluid is provided to the hydrostatic groove of the pump housing and communicated through the hydrostatic slit to an interface between the drive flange and the outer bushing to facilitate rotation of the drive flange relative to the pump housing.
F04C 2/08 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing
F04C 2/10 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of internal-axis type with the outer member having more teeth or tooth-equivalents, e.g. rollers, than the inner member
F04C 2/18 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type with toothed rotary pistons with similar tooth forms
An example gear pump includes a pump ring gear; a pump shaft; a pump pinion mounted to the pump shaft and disposed within the pump ring gear, such that external teeth of the pump pinion engage with internal teeth of the pump ring gear, wherein the pump shaft is configured to rotate the pump pinion, thereby rotating the pump ring gear engaged therewith to displace fluid from an inlet chamber to an outlet chamber; one or more cross-holes; a bushing disposed about the pump shaft; and a pocket formed about a portion of the bushing, wherein the one or more cross-holes fluidly couple the outlet chamber to the pocket, thereby causing fluid in the pocket to apply a supporting force to the pump shaft.
F04C 2/10 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of internal-axis type with the outer member having more teeth or tooth-equivalents, e.g. rollers, than the inner member
F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
28.
STERILE AND/OR PURIFIED FLUID AND/OR SOLUTION DELIVERY SYSTEM
One aspect of the present disclosure can include a system for dispensing purified and sterilized fluid and/or solution. The delivery system can include a fluid reservoir, a sterilization and/or purification mechanism, a solution production mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and a controller. The system can dispense the purified and sterilized fluid and/or solution on-demand.
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
A61L 2/02 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using physical phenomena
A61L 9/00 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/02 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
C02F 9/20 - Portable or detachable small-scale multistage treatment devices, e.g. point of use or laboratory water purification systems
C02F 101/20 - Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
A filtration system that includes a filter housing, a plurality of elongated bag filters disposed in the filter housing, and a plurality of cylindrical pleated filters disposed in the filter housing. The plurality of elongated bag filters and the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters are arranged so as to filter a gas passing through the filter housing. Additionally, the average length of the plurality of elongated bag filters is at least twice the average length of the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters.
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
30.
EXTREME COOLANT HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH HEATER SYSTEM FOR COVER HEATING
A hose assembly comprising: an inner hose core (12), an insulating layer (16) that is positioned radially externally relative to the inner hose core; an electrical resistance element (20) that is positioned radially externally relative to the insulating layer; and a cover layer (24) that is positioned radially externally relative to the insulating layer.
F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons
F16L 11/118 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with corrugated wall having arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. electrically conducting
An example electrohydraulic steering system includes: electrohydraulic power unit comprising an electric motor driving a pump; a steering unit that steers a vehicle; and an emergency steering unit including: an accumulator, and a solenoid valve that operates in: (i) a first state in which the solenoid valve allows fluid flow from the pump to the accumulator to charge the accumulator while preventing backflow from the accumulator, and (ii) a second state when a failure occurs that prevents the pump from providing fluid flow to the steering unit, wherein the solenoid valve allows fluid discharged from the accumulator to be provided to the steering unit to allow the vehicle to be steered to a safe position.
B62D 5/30 - Safety devices, e.g. alternate emergency power supply or transmission means to ensure steering upon failure of the primary steering means
B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
A modular mixing impeller assembly that includes one or more connection tubes, and one or more impellers configured for assembly to the one or more connection tubes. Each of the one or more impellers has a plurality of mixing blades. Each of the one or more impellers is assembled onto at least one connection tube via a friction fit such that each of the one or more impellers is configured to rotate with its attached connection tube, and wherein the assembly between impeller and connection tube creates an airtight and water-tight seal.
B01F 27/1152 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers comprising discs or disc-like elements essentially perpendicular to the stirrer shaft axis with separate elements other than discs fixed on the discs, e.g. vanes fixed on the discs
B01F 27/1151 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers comprising discs or disc-like elements essentially perpendicular to the stirrer shaft axis with holes on the surface
B01F 27/191 - Stirrers with two or more mixing elements mounted in sequence on the same axis with similar elements
An example system includes: a ground speed sensor (102) mounted to a vehicle; and a controller performing operations comprising: identifying a reference vector (204) that is normal to a ground surface (106), causing the ground speed sensor to emit a plurality of beams (206,214) toward the ground surface, each beam of the plurality of beams being emitted at a known angle relative to the reference vector, for each beam of the plurality of beams, determining: (i) a respective measured speed based on the beam and a corresponding reflected beam, and (ii) a respective true ground speed based on the respective measured speed and the known angle, and determining, based on respective true ground speeds determined for the plurality of beams, a true ground speed of the vehicle.
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING GROUND SPEED DETERMINATION FOR A VEHICLE USING MULTIPOINT DETECTION
An example system includes: a ground speed sensor (102) mounted to the vehicle (100) and configured to emit a beam and receive a reflection of the beam from a ground surface (106); and a controller configured to perform operations comprising: causing the ground speed sensor to emit a plurality of beams (200,202,204,208) toward the ground surface, each beam of the plurality of beams being emitted at a respective angle relative to the ground surface, for each beam of the plurality of beams, determining: (i) a respective measured speed based on the beam and a corresponding reflected beam, and (ii) a respective true ground speed based on the respective measured speed and the respective angle, and averaging respective true ground speeds of the plurality of beams to determine a true ground speed of the vehicle.
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
An electro-hydraulic actuator (EHA) comprising a pump, an electric motor drivingly coupled to the pump, and a piston-cylinder assembly having a piston and rod assembly axially movable within a cylinder. The cylinder has a piston-side cylinder chamber and a rod-side cylinder chamber that are each in fluid communication with the pump to effect movement of the piston and rod in response to fluid flow between the cylinder and the pump. The EHA further includes a check valve assembly arranged in a fluid line between the pump and the piston-side cylinder chamber and a flow restrictor in the fluid line between the piston-side cylinder chamber and the check valve assembly.
An example stator of a hydraulic motor includes a plurality of passages disposed in a circular array in the stator body and extending axially through the stator body, wherein the plurality of passages are configured to receive respective bolts therethrough while allowing fluid flow through each passage around a respective bolt disposed in the passage, wherein the passage comprises a composite of a first hole and a second hole, wherein the first hole has a first diameter and the second hole has a second diameter larger than the first diameter.
A flammability reduction system and method for controlling air pressure and allowing an air separation module (ASM) to consume less pressurized air includes a pressure limiting valve that is dynamically controlled based upon a defined pressure setpoint. A flammability reduction system and method for predictively monitoring the ASM's health and its remaining useful life includes a flow and/or oxygen sensor that are used to detect trends in ASM flow rate and/or oxygen content in the inert gas produced by the ASM. A flammability reduction system and method for controlling heat load includes flow and temperature sensors for calculating heat load of a component, and controls one or more valves to adjust temperature and/or flow rate to control the heat load based upon a heat load setpoint.
A filter element including a canister, media, and a spinning disc element is provided. The canister circumscribes a central axis. A tap plate is at an end of the canister having a central threaded opening along the central axis of the canister. The tap plate includes a first outer opening radially spaced between the central opening and a periphery of the tap plate. The disc element is supported for rotation on the tap plate. A first keyed protrusion projects outwardly from the disc element. The keyed protrusion defines a first flow opening. The spinning disc element is rotatable about the central axis. The first outer opening is in fluid communication with the first opening of the first keyed protrusion such that fluid can into or out of the canister. Filter systems including a filter head to which the filter element may be mounted are also provided.
An example solenoid tube (104) includes: a first cylindrical cavity portion (302), wherein the solenoid tube has a unitary construction, such that the solenoid tube is formed as a single component, wherein the solenoid tube is hollow, wherein an inner diameter of the solenoid tube varies along a length of the solenoid tube to form various cavity portions of varying diameters, and wherein the first cylindrical cavity portion has a first diameter (DI); a second cylindrical cavity portion (304) having a second diameter (D2), wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter; and a third cylindrical cavity portion (306) having a third diameter (D3), wherein the third diameter is smaller than the first diameter and smaller than the second diameter, such that a step (312) is formed at a transition from the second cylindrical cavity portion to the third cylindrical cavity portion.
A power take off unit includes an input gear, an output gear, and an intermediary gear that cooperate to transfer power from a rotational power source to an operating target. The power take off unit has a control module that biases the intermediary gear relative to the input gear and the output gear to reduce gear rattle vibrations associated with intermeshed tooth looseness.
An example integrated pump-manifold assembly includes: a manifold having a pump cavity; a pump disposed in the pump cavity of the manifold, wherein the manifold defines an inlet port and an out let port of the pump; and an adjustable backing plate disposed within the manifold and secured against the pump, wherein the adjustable backing plate is movable within the manifold to allow for pumps of various sizes to be accommodated within the manifold without affecting a size of the integrated pump-manifold assembly.
F04C 2/18 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type with toothed rotary pistons with similar tooth forms
F04B 53/16 - CasingsCylindersCylinder liners or headsFluid connections
F04B 53/22 - Arrangements for enabling ready assembly or disassembly
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
42.
SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH CONFIGURABLE SOLENOID CONNECTION
A valve assembly includes a valve body that houses valve components for controlling a flow of fluid through the valve body, and a solenoid component that controls operation of the valve components. The solenoid component includes a connector cap that is attached to a solenoid base, the connector cap having a plurality of electrical connection openings oriented at different directions that are configurable at multiple orientations corresponding to different directions connection paths with the solenoid component. The solenoid component is rotatable about a longitudinal axis relative to the valve body to configure the electrical connection openings at one of multiple first orientations corresponding to a rotational position of the solenoid component relative to the valve body. The connector cap is rotatable about a transverse axis relative to the solenoid base to configure the electrical connection openings at one of multiple second orientations corresponding to a rotational position of the connector cap relative to the solenoid base.
An example system includes an electric motor (102); a pump (104) coupled to the electric motor; a hydraulic circuit (108) fluidly-coupled to the pump and configured to receive fluid flow from the pump; a hydraulic line (110) fluidly-coupled to the hydraulic circuit, wherein the hydraulic circuit is configured to provide a fluid signal to the hydraulic line, wherein the fluid signal is indicative of a fluid flow demand of the hydraulic circuit; a pressure sensor (112) mounted to the hydraulic line and configured to provide sensor information indicative of pressure level of fluid in the hydraulic line; and a controller (114) configured to control a speed of the electric motor to vary fluid flow rate provided by the pump to the hydraulic circuit to meet the fluid flow demand based on the pressure level indicated by the sensor information.
F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
F04B 1/295 - Control of machines or pumps with stationary cylinders by varying the relative positions of a swash plate and a cylinder block by changing the inclination of the swash plate
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
F15B 13/06 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
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Assemblies for a hydraulic gear pump with force balance and internal cooling features
An example gear pump includes a pump housing having a pump housing channel and an arcuate groove disposed in an interior surface of the pump housing; a pump ring gear disposed within the pump housing and rotatable relative to the pump housing; a pump pinion disposed within the pump ring gear, such that teeth of the pump pinion engage with internal teeth of the pump ring gear; and a pump port block having a first port and a second port, wherein as the pump pinion rotates within the pump ring gear, fluid is drawn through the first port and provided to the second port for discharge, wherein a portion of fluid being provided to the second port is provided to the pump housing channel, wherein fluid from the pump housing channel is provided to the arcuate groove to apply a radially-inward force on the pump ring gear.
F04C 2/10 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of internal-axis type with the outer member having more teeth or tooth-equivalents, e.g. rollers, than the inner member
F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
An example rotary actuator includes: a housing having a cavity therein; an output shaft disposed in the cavity and configured to rotate within the housing upon providing fluid flow within the housing; a cam coupled to the output shaft and configured to rotate therewith; and a rotary' sensor mounted to the housing, wherein the rotary' sensor interacts with the cam such that the rotary sensor provides sensor information indicating a rotary' position of the cam and the output shaft.
F15B 15/28 - Means for indicating the position, e.g. end of stroke
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
A separation and/or humidification element that employs fibrous hollow membrane tubes is provided, which may be used for water vapor transfer between different gas streams in a fuel cell application, such as to humidify the reaction gas. At least one and typically two composite end caps encapsulate ends of a bundle of the fibrous hollow membrane tubes. Each composite end cap comprises adhesive (e.g. epoxy) and a preform such as a plastic annular shroud.
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
47.
BLIND MATE FLUID COUPLING WITH MISALIGNMENT COMPENSATION
A coupling member for a blind mate fluid coupling including a housing and a fluid connector configured to connect to a fluid conduit, the fluid connector being fixed in position relative to the housing. The coupling member further includes a valve body at least partially extending in the housing. The valve body can have an internal fluid passage that is fluidly connected to the fluid connector, wherein the valve body further has a spherical interface that interfaces with at least one of the housing or another coupling member for enabling angular misalignment between the coupling member and the another coupling member.
F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
F16L 37/52 - Universal joints, i.e. with a mechanical connection allowing angular movement or adjustment of the axes of the parts in any direction
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INTEGRATED ELECTRIC POWER TAKE-OFF FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
An integrated electric power take-off includes an electric motor that is driven by an electric motor of an electric vehicle, a hydraulic pump or a similar device that is adapted to operate a rotatably driven accessory provided on the electric vehicle, and a geartrain system connected between the electric motor and the hydraulic pump. The geartrain system is an integral portion of the integrated electric power take-off that permits an optimal selection of the electric motor and the hydraulic pump to be made for each specific application.
A seal includes a longitudinally-extending body configured to fit in a sealing groove of a first mating component to provide primary sealing between the first mating component and a second mating component. The longitudinally-extending body includes a first end surface located at a first end of the longitudinally-extending body, and two side surfaces that are configured to contact respective surfaces of the sealing groove. A second end surface at a second end of the longitudinally-extending body is configured to contact a sealing surface of the second mating component. The seal includes a laterally-extending flange extending from the second end of the longitudinally-extending body through a crevice between the first mating component and the second mating component. The seal includes a flange sealing bead located on a distal end of the laterally-extending flange that is configured to provide secondary sealing between the first mating component and the second mating component in the crevice.
An assembly configuration prevents eddy or other electrical currents from flowing through the bearings that support relative motion of two components by incorporation of a sealing element that includes an electrically conductive additive material, thereby providing a conductive pathway to shunt the electrical currents externally from the bearings or around the bearings. The sealing element is therefore a two-function sealing element that seals the system components and additionally shunts the electrical currents externally from or around the bearings to prevent current flow through the bearings. A material of the contacting sealing element is electrically conductive, and in this manner, the sealing element is sufficiently electrically conductive to provide an electrically conductive path between the two components to shunt the eddy currents around the bearings. The sealing element includes an electrically non-conductive matrix material, and an electrically conductive additive material incorporated into the electrically non-conductive matrix material.
F16J 15/3208 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings
F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structureSelection of materials
51.
VARIABLE FILTER MEDIA THICKNESS FOR IMPROVED FLOW AND FILTER PERFORMANCE
Thicker and thinner portions of a filter media sheet are provided in a filter element. The filter element includes a ring of filter media disposed around a central support tube. The filter media comprising a pleated layer of media including inner pleat tips adjacent the tube, and outer pleat tips radially outwardly spaced from the tube. The layer varies in thickness between the tips, such that a thinner portion of media is at the inner pleat tips than as at the outer pleat tips.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
52.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VALVE MANIFOLD
A valve driver system for driving a plurality of valves of a valve manifold. The system includes a plurality of valve drivers, wherein each valve driver is configured to drive a zone of one or more valves of the manifold; and, a power board that separately powers the respective valve drivers such that the valve drivers are powered separately with a separate power source that can individually power the valve driver. A multiple safety zone valve driver system for driving a plurality of valves of a valve manifold. The system includes a plurality of valve drivers; a first safe PM output; and a second safe PM output. The first and second safe PM outputs are configured such that in response to a first type of safety event the first PM output shuts off power to the first one or more valve drivers and the second PM output maintains power to the second one or more valve drivers. A zoning adapter for adapting logical addresses of valve drivers to physical addresses of valves of a valve manifold. A conversion portion converts logical addresses to physical addresses of the valves in the different zones of the valve manifold with a spacing in one or more portions of the logical addresses.
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systemsApplications of safety devices in fluid actuator systemsEmergency measures for fluid actuator systems
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Valve with an Adjustable Flow Sharing Pressure Compensator
An example pressure compensator valve includes: a compensator spool; a first piston coupled to a distal end of, and ax-ially-movable with, the compensator spool; a second piston disposed at a proximal end of the compensator spool, wherein the compensator spool is axially movable relative to the second piston; and a compensator spring applying a biasing force on the compensator spool.
A fluid system includes a fluid manifold, a rear end cap fixed to the fluid manifold and having an internal first cone-shaped recess, and a fluid tube having an end positioned in the fluid manifold and that extends from the fluid manifold through the rear end cap. The fluid system further includes a sealing insert that extends around a portion of the fluid tube, the sealing insert having a first end positioned in the fluid manifold and a second end positioned in the rear end cap. The second end has a second coned-shaped recess that is positioned as an opposing cone-shaped recess relative to the first coned-shaped recess. The opposing first and second cone-shaped recesses form a triangular sealing groove in which a long side or hypotenuse of the triangular sealing groove is an outer surface of the fluid tube, and a sealing element is positioned crushed within the triangular sealing groove.
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
F16L 19/06 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends
F16L 19/065 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends the wedging action being effected by means of a ring
F16L 19/07 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends adapted for use in socket or sleeve connections
55.
ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR PARALLEL RUNNING LINEAR MOTION SYSTEM
A linear motion system comprising a first linear track that defines a first linear path, a second linear track that defines a second linear path, and a carriage connected to the first linear track and the second linear track. The system further includes an alignment mechanism configured to allow rotation of the carriage relative to the first linear track. The alignment mechanism includes an upper surface rigidly attached to the carriage, a lower surface mounted on the first linear track, a rotation interface between the upper surface and the lower surface to permit rotation of the carriage relative to the first linear track, and a linear movement interface between the upper surface and the lower surface to permit translational movement of the upper surface relative to the lower surface to permit translational movement of the carriage relative to the first linear track.
A movable manufacturing component includes a base structure and a carriage mechanism movable relative to the base structure. The movable manufacturing component further includes a strip seal component arranged between the base structure and the carriage mechanism such that the carriage mechanism moves along the strip seal component as the carriage mechanism moves relative to the base structure. The strip seal component can have at least one guide surface that restricts lateral movement of the strip seal component as the carriage mechanism moves longitudinally along the base.
F16H 19/06 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion comprising an endless flexible member
F16J 15/16 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
An enhanced low noise relief valve renders the anodizing processing irrelevant to the low leakage nature of the valve member based on the tolerance between the tube portion of the valve member and the inlet bore of the machined housing. This is accomplished by providing an additional valve stem holder that acts as a stem holder through which at least part of the tube portion of the valve member extends, with the stem holder instead of the valve member tube being located adjacent to the bore of the machined housing. The stem holder does not need to be subject to the anodizing process, and therefore a tight tolerance between the valve member and stem holder provides adequate leakage control, and the anodizing process applied to the machined housing otherwise is separated from the location where leakage tolerance is critical.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
A metal seal for a flat face fluid coupling includes an annular seal body and a retainer having a fixed end fixed to the seal body, a free end spaced from the seal body, and an intermediate portion extending between the free end and the fixed end. The retainer is configured to engage a wall of the fluid coupling with a retaining force for securing the seal to the fluid coupling. The seal body has opposite first and second flat annular sealing surfaces, and a radially outer annular angled portion that is inclined relative to the annular sealing surface. The angled portion is configured to enhance stiffness around a circumference of the seal body, and is configured to engage a face of the fluid coupling to generate a moment of force about the retainer for enhancing the retaining force acting against the wall of the fluid coupling.
A motor for a vehicle includes a motor housing, a motor shaft, a hub, and a wheel speed sensor assembly. The motor shaft is disposed at least partially within the motor housing. The hub is configured to be coupled to the motor shaft and to be coupled to a wheel of the vehicle. The wheel speed sensor assembly includes a first end that is coupled to the motor housing and a second end that is rotatably coupled to the hub. The wheel speed sensor assembly is configured to generate a wheel speed signal that facilitates determination of a speed and direction of rotation of the wheel.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed
A composite vessel and fitting for a through-wall penetration having an exposed end grain. The fitting includes a sealing surface arrangement that seals against the composite vessel and prevents leakage of the vessel contents while protecting the end grain from exposure to internal fluid and/or external environment. The fitting includes an outer part, an inner part, and a through-wall part extending between the inner and outer parts across the penetration. An outer seal arrangement includes an outer seal having a first sealing surface that seals against the outer surface of the composite vessel to restrict environmental contaminants migrating to the end grain. An inner seal arrangement includes at least one inner seal having second and third sealing surfaces. The second sealing surface seals against the inner surface of the composite vessel and the third sealing surface seals a leak path or interface between the inner part and through-wall part to restrict internal fluid migrating to the end grain.
F16J 13/12 - Detachable closure membersMeans for tightening closures attached by wedging action by means of screw-thread, interrupted screw-thread, bayonet closure, or the like
Filter elements, filter mounting systems, filter systems, methods of servicing filter systems, and methods of mounting filter elements are provided herein. The mounting system may include a quick attach attachment member that can be both axially slid along a mounting shank as well as threadedly engaged therewith. Torque limiting features may be provided to limit the amount of loading that may be provided by an attachment member to a filter element. Identifiers of appropriate tightening of attachment members may be provided. Clocking features and mechanisms for better balancing loading on seal members may be provided.
A bidirectional high voltage AC-DC converter includes a primary three-phase three-level T-type power factor correction circuit, a full-bridge switching circuit connected to the primary three-phase three-level T-type power factor correction circuit output, an isolated capacitor-inductor-inductor-capacitor (CLLC) resonant tank connected to the full-bridge switching circuit, a T-type full-bridge output topology circuit connected to the CLLC resonant circuit, and a controller that controls one or more of the components of the bidirectional isolated high voltage AC-DC converter. The primary three-phase three-level T-type power factor correction circuit and the secondary three-level circuit include a split DC-link bus with respective voltages that are actively controlled by the controller. The CLLC resonant converter circuit includes an isolation transformer that electrically isolates the primary side from the secondary side of the bidirectional isolated high voltage AC-DC converter. A control method includes synthesizing, via a modified space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) scheme or a variable-amplitude double-carrier sine-triangle PWM with capacitor bank middle point voltage control, one or more output voltages of the front end three-phase three-level T-type PFC circuit, wherein the modified SVPWM scheme is based, at least in part on a nearest four vectors technique.
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/797 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/483 - Converters with outputs that each can have more than two voltage levels
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
A downforce control system for an agricultural ground engaging unit (100) includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly (200) including a cylinder chamber (610, 618) elongated along a longitudinal axis and a cylinder rod (202) movable in the cylinder chamber (610, 618) along the longitudinal axis. Hydraulic fluid in the cylinder chamber (610, 618) provides a downforce on the cylinder rod (202) to downwardly bias the agricultural ground engaging unit (100). The downforce control system further includes a first accumulator (210) and second accumulator (212) each being fluidly coupled to the cylinder chamber (610, 618) to receive at least a portion of the hydraulic fluid as the cylinder rod (202) moves in the cylinder chamber (610, 618) and displaces hydraulic fluid from the cylinder chamber (610, 618). Each of the first and second accumulators (210) is elongated along a respective longitudinal axis and the respective longitudinal axes of the accumulators (210) are offset and parallel to each other and are offset and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder chamber (610, 618).
A shaft seal assembly for sealing a moving shaft of a fluid consumer includes a seal case movable relative to a mating surface of the shaft, a biasing force that biases the seal case towards the mating surface, and a seal at least partially disposed in the seal case. In a dynamic condition, when fluid pressure against the seal case is equal to or greater than a threshold pressure, the seal case sealingly separates from the mating surface, and the seal is forced into sealing engagement against the mating surface of the shaft to form a dynamic seal. In a static condition, when fluid pressure exerted against the seal case is less than the threshold pressure, the seal is sealingly engaged against the mating surface to form a static seal, and the seal case is sealingly engaged against the mating surface of the shaft to form an additional static seal.
A conductive composition for conductive coatings, gap fillers, caulks and fairing compounds that are useful for EMI shielding, electrical grounding, lightning strike protection, and reduced radar cross-section for low observability (LO), with improved resistance to exposure to water, oil and other fluids contains at least one aspartic ester, at least one isocyanate and a conductive filler.
A variable displacement hydraulic pump including a control actuator configured to interact with a movable displacement control member to control the displacement of the pump; and a displacement control valve assembly configured to provide mechanical feedback control of positioning of the control actuator and thereby the displacement control member. The displacement control valve assembly includes a control valve member that is movable within a fluid flow path of the control valve assembly to control a flow of fluid to or from the control actuator. The control valve assembly includes a first valve part, a second valve part, and a biasing member configured to selectively position respective one or more portions of the first and second valve parts relative to each other to open or close a vent flow passage in response to an operating state of the pump. When in a normal operating state of the pump, the biasing member is configured to position the first and second valve parts relative to each other such that the vent flow passage is closed, and the control valve member moves in the fluid flow path to control the flow of fluid to or from the control actuator. When in a failsafe state of the pump, the biasing member is configured to position the first and second valve parts relative to each other such that the vent flow passage is opened, thereby enabling fluid from the control actuator to escape via the vent flow passage.
F04B 1/324 - Control of machines or pumps with rotary cylinder blocks by varying the relative positions of a swash plate and a cylinder block by changing the inclination of the swash plate
F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
67.
System comprising an electric machine and a hydraulic unit, as well as electric machine and hydraulic unit
A system includes an electric machine and a hydraulic unit. The electric machine includes a first shaft. The hydraulic unit includes a second shaft and a leakage oil chamber. The first shaft and the second shaft are connected to one another to form the shaft-hub connection. The shaft-hub connection has a central recess and is connected fluidically to the interior of the hydraulic unit for lubrication. The central recess adjoins at least one transverse channel. The at least one transverse channel extends from the central recess to an external circumference of the shaft-hub connection.
F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
F04D 29/044 - Arrangements for joining or assembling shafts
F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
68.
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Comprising BIMSM Rubber and Polyamide
Disclosed are thermoplastic vulcanizates comprising a plastic phase and a rubber phase and process for preparing such thermoplastic vulcanizates, wherein the plastic phase comprises a thermoplastic polymer and the rubber phase comprises a brominated poly(isobutylene-co-para-methylstyrene) rubber.
A heat exchanger including a fluid circuit in which an incoming fluid stream is progressively divided into multiple smaller streams, each of which delivers the heat exchange fluid into one or more heat exchange sections of the device; and/or in which multiple fluid streams of the fluid circuit are discharged from one or more heat exchanger sections, each of which are progressively combined into one or more larger streams before exiting the device. The heat exchanger may have a thin body portion and a thick body portion and may adapt a depth of the fluid circuit to the changes in thickness of the heat exchanger body. The heat exchanger may form a structural component and may integrate multiple materials to provide both heat exchange and structural functionality into a single device. Other structural fluid transfer devices having fluid flow and structural functionality also are provided.
F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
70.
HEAT SINK WITH PIN FINS AND NON-STRAIGHT CONSTANT VOLUME FLOW CHANNEL
A heat sink includes a heat sink body that defines a fluid channel to receive a flow of a cooling fluid. The heat sink body includes a channel base and a channel wall that extends from the channel base to define the fluid channel, the channel wall having a plurality of wall segments that form a non-straight channel wall profile. An array of pin fins is located within the fluid channel and extends from the channel base, the channel wall being located peripherally relative to the array of pin fins. The plurality of wall segments may be configured as adjacent semicircular wall segments that form a wavy channel wall profile, and/or the pin fins may be cylindrical pin fins having a circular cross-sectional shape, although other shape combinations may be employed. The channel wall and the array of pin fins are positioned such that there is a constant flow area for the flow of the cooling fluid across each row and column of the array of pin fins.
H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
71.
FORCE INTENSIFYING, MULTI-CHAMBERED CLUTCH ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR POWER TAKE-OFF
A power take-off includes a hollow housing that is adapted to be supported on a source of rotational energy. An input mechanism supported within the housing is adapted to be rotatably driven by the source of rotational energy, and an output mechanism supported within the housing is adapted to rotatably drive a rotatably driven accessory. A clutch is operable in an engaged condition, wherein the input mechanism rotatably drives the output mechanism, and a disengaged condition, wherein the input mechanism does not rotatably drive the output mechanism. A clutch actuator selectively operates the clutch in the engaged and disengaged conditions and includes a primary clutch cylinder, a primary clutch piston that is supported for movement relative to the primary clutch cylinder, and a secondary clutch piston that is supported for movement relative to the primary clutch cylinder and the primary clutch piston.
F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
72.
Systems and Assemblies for an Electric Motor with Integrated Hydraulic Pump and Electronic Drive Device
An example assembly includes a main housing having an internal chamber therein; an electric motor disposed in the internal chamber of the main housing and comprising (i) a stator that is fixedly-positioned in the internal chamber of the main housing, and (ii) a motor rotor positioned within the stator and rotatable relative to the stator; a hydraulic pump positioned in the main housing, at least partially within the motor rotor of the electric motor, wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to receive fluid from an inlet port and provide fluid flow to an outlet port, wherein the hydraulic pump comprises a pump drive shaft rotatably-coupled to the motor rotor of the electric motor; and a plurality of cooling fluid channels formed in the main housing and configured to allow fluid to circulate through the main housing to cool the main housing.
A method of manufacturing a tube assembly includes surrounding an outer surface of a cured rubber hose with a thermoplastic layer, the cured rubber hose extending along a length between a first end and a second end and having a first shape along its length, the thermoplastic layer surrounding the cured rubber hose along at least a portion of the length. The cured rubber hose surrounded with the thermoplastic layer is molded into a second shape different than the first shape. The cured rubber hose is retained in the second shape by the thermoplastic layer. A tube assembly includes a cured rubber hose and thermoplastic layer surrounding the rubber hose along at least a portion of the length of the cured rubber hose. The cured rubber hose has been cured in a first shape along its length and the thermoplastic layer retains the cured rubber hose in a second shape.
B29C 48/23 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers with means for avoiding adhesion of the layers, e.g. for forming peelable layers
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
B29C 48/34 - Cross-head annular extrusion nozzles, i.e. for simultaneously receiving moulding material and the preform to be coated
A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a valve passage and a valve seat disposed within the valve body. The valve assembly also includes a valve actuator moveable between a closed position in which the valve actuator is sealed against the valve seat to close the valve passage and an open position in which the valve actuator is spaced apart from the valve seat to open the valve passage. The valve assembly includes a valve seat retainer disposed within the valve body in contact with the valve seat. The valve seat retainer is configured to impart both an axial support force and a lateral support force on the valve seat to prevent extrusion of the valve seat when the valve actuator is sealed against the valve seat in the closed position.
F16K 7/12 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm
F16K 7/14 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
75.
THERMAL LAMINATION OF CELLULOSE SUBSTRATE WITH EPTFE MEMBRANE
A filter media that includes a substrate layer, which includes a sheet having a fibrous polyester and cellulose blend with less than 80% polyester fibers by weight. The sheet further includes a membrane layer that is made from ePTFE. The membrane layer is thermally laminated to the one side of the substrate layer. In particular embodiments, the filter media can be pleated into a filter element that has more than five pleats per inch.
A bidirectional isolated high voltage DC-DC converter includes a primary three-level circuit, a capacitor-inductor-inductor-capacitor (CLLC) resonant tank network connected to the primary three-level circuit, a secondary three-level circuit connected to the CLLC resonant tank network, and a controller that controls one or more of the components of the bidirectional isolated high voltage DC-DC converter. The primary three-level circuit and the secondary three-level circuit include capacitor middle points having respective voltages that are actively controlled by the controller. The controller implements a novel space vector PWM (SVPWM). The secondary capacitor middle point is chassis grounded to provide an optimal system level partial discharge hazard management for aircraft, vehicle and vessel applications. GaN power MOSFETs are used for high frequency operation of the power switches.
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
77.
Position Control System for Surface Engaging Machinery
An example control system includes a cylinder actuator comprising a cylinder, a piston movable within the cylinder and configured to be coupled to a surface engaging implement, and a chamber within the cylinder configured to receive fluid to apply a fluid force on the piston; a proportional control valve configured to control fluid flow from a source of fluid to the chamber; a position sensor coupled to the cylinder actuator and configured to provide position sensor information indicative of a position of the piston; and a controller having access to a desired surface engagement position for the surface engaging implement, wherein the controller is configured to receive the position sensor information, and send a valve command signal to the proportional control valve to change the fluid force applied to the piston to achieve the desired surface engagement position.
A01B 63/22 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements drawn by animals or tractors with wheels adjustable relatively to the frame operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
A liquid filter in the form of a filter element or a filter cartridge provides torsion locking relative to a filter head when the housing of such filter is threaded onto a filter head. Many embodiments employ a filter that includes a nipple portion at a top end with the torsion lock detent provided outboard of the nipple portion or integrated into the nipple portion. Many embodiments employ a simplified shoulder transition region at the top end of a torsion locked filter element. Valve actuation and/or filter differentiation is used in some embodiments. Different torsion locking arrangements, deformable thread profiles and other liquid filter features are disclosed.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A valve assembly including a valve housing and a handle that is movable about an actuation axis to actuate a valve actuator within the valve housing between an open position and a closed position. The handle has a first opening and the valve housing has a second opening. When the valve actuator is in the closed position the first opening aligns with the second opening to enable receipt of a lockout member that prevents movement of the valve actuator from the closed position to the open position.
F16K 35/10 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation with locking caps or locking bars
F16K 7/16 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being mechanically actuated, e.g. by screw-spindle or cam
F16K 31/50 - Mechanical actuating means with screw-spindle
F16K 31/524 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with a cam
F16K 35/06 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation using a removable actuating or locking member, e.g. a key
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
F16K 35/04 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation yieldingly resisting the actuation
An example system includes a first surge protection module configured to receive a command signal: a motor control module configured to receive: (i) the command signal from the first surge protection module, and (ii) an enable signal, wherein the motor control module provides a control signal in response to the enable signal meeting a threshold value: a motor configured to receive the control signal from the motor control module: a switch coupled to the motor and configured to be triggered based on a state of the motor, wherein the switch comprises: (i) a first terminal configured to provide an indication signal of the state of the motor and provide the enable signal to the motor control module, and (ii) a second terminal connected to ground; and a second surge protection module coupled to the first terminal of the switch.
A linear electro-mechanical actuator assembly includes a linear actuator having an output rod end, and a bell crank assembly having a bell crank that is rotatable around a central axis and that has a rod connection opening for receiving the rod end. The bell crank further includes a tube opening along the central axis for receiving a torque tube. First and second bearing plates are positioned on opposite sides of the bell crank, whereby the bank crank rotates relative to the first and second bearing plates. A connection pin provides a hinge connection of the rod end to the bell crank such that linear motion of the rod end imparts rotational motion to the bell crank. The bell crank includes bearing supports positioned on opposite sides of the bell crank body. Circular bearings are positioned within the bearing plates, and around the bearing supports, to support the rotational motion of the bell crank.
A cannula, system, and method for de-airing a patient's heart following surgery are described. The cannula includes a tubular wall having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The wall also has a length extending from the distal end portion to the proximal end portion. The wall at least partially defines a first lumen extending lengthwise of the wall into the distal end portion and terminating in a closed first end. The wall also at least partially defines a second lumen extending lengthwise of the wall and terminating in a closed second end. The wall is configured and dimensioned such that the cannula can be inserted into the patient's heart. A first aperture extends through the wall from the first lumen to an exterior surface of the wall. A second aperture extends through the wall from the second lumen to the exterior surface of the wall.
A cannula, system, and method for de-airing a patient's heart following surgery are described. The cannula includes a tubular wall having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The wall also has a length extending from the distal end portion to the proximal end portion. The wall at least partially defines a first lumen extending lengthwise of the wall into the distal end portion and terminating in a closed first end. The wall also at least partially defines a second lumen extending lengthwise of the wall and terminating in a closed second end. The wall is configured and dimensioned such that the cannula can be inserted into the patient's heart. A first aperture extends through the wall from the first lumen to an exterior surface of the wall. A second aperture extends through the wall from the second lumen to the exterior surface of the wall.
An actuator includes a primary piston and a secondary piston axially movable together in a cylinder assembly; a plurality of chambers comprising: a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber, wherein when fluid flows into the first chamber the primary piston extends and when fluid flows into the second chamber the primary piston retracts, wherein an extension fluid force applied by fluid in the third chamber to extend the secondary piston is different from a retraction fluid force applied by fluid in the fourth chamber to retract the secondary piston; and a force-balance chamber configured to receive fluid from the third chamber or the fourth chamber to apply a balancing force on the secondary piston to either oppose fluid force acting on the secondary piston or add to the fluid force acting on the secondary piston, thereby compensating for a difference between the extension fluid force and the retraction fluid force.
F15B 11/036 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the actuating force by means of servomotors having a plurality of working chambers
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
F15B 15/17 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type of differential-piston type
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systemsApplications of safety devices in fluid actuator systemsEmergency measures for fluid actuator systems
A capnography mask includes a mask body having a cover portion configured to cover at least the nostrils of a patient's nose and forms a breathing cavity for inhalation of inflow gas and exhalation of expired gas. The mask also includes an inflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the inflow gas to the breathing cavity, an outflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the expired gas out of the breathing cavity, and a capnography port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering a sample of the expired gas to a capnography machine. The inflow, outflow and capnography ports may be unitarily formed by respective portions of the mask body to form a unitary mask structure. The ports may include respective tube segments that may cooperate with respective ribs to distribute load away from the alar fibrofatty tissue of the patient's nose, thereby improving comfort.
A capnography mask includes a mask body having a cover portion configured to cover at least the nostrils of a patient's nose and forms a breathing cavity for inhalation of inflow gas and exhalation of expired gas. The mask also includes an inflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the inflow gas to the breathing cavity, an outflow port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering the expired gas out of the breathing cavity, and a capnography port fluidly connected to the breathing cavity for delivering a sample of the expired gas to a capnography machine. The inflow, outflow and capnography ports may be unitarily formed by respective portions of the mask body to form a unitary mask structure. The ports may include respective tube segments that may cooperate with respective ribs to distribute load away from the alar fibrofatty tissue of the patient's nose, thereby improving comfort.
A bulbless expansion valve including a valve body, a valve member, a power element, and a thermal sensor including an enclosure operatively mounted to the valve body. The power element includes a diaphragm having a first side operatively coupled to the valve member, and a second side that together with the sensor enclosure forms at least part of a sensing chamber containing sensing fluid such that the sensing fluid is in communication with the second side of the diaphragm. The first side of the diaphragm may be fluidly coupled to an operating line, such as a suction line, to communicate temperature and pressure to the first side of the diaphragm, thereby providing heat transfer with the sensing fluid on the opposite side. Temperature changes of the sensing fluid results in pressure changes applied to the diaphragm causing movement of the valve member to control flow of the operating fluid.
The invention relates to a system comprising an electric machine (10), where in the electric machine (10) has a first shaft (11) and a hydraulic unit (20), wherein the hydraulic unit (20) has a second shaft (21), wherein the first shaft (11) and the second shaft (21) are connected to one another to form a shaft-hub connection, the shaft-hub connection has a central recess (29) and the shaft-hub connection is connected fluidically to the interior of the hydraulic unit (20) for lubrication.
F16D 13/06 - Friction clutches with means for actuating or keeping engaged by a force derived at least partially from one of the shafts to be connected with clutching members movable otherwise than only axially
Disclosed herein are abrasion resistant flexible hoses and methods for manufacturing such hose. The abrasion resistant elastomeric hose comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, and a abrasion resistant material embedded in the hose at a depth that imparts a three-dimensional pattern at the outer surface of the hose.
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
B29K 105/10 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns oriented
B29K 305/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, as reinforcement
90.
ACID AND HALIDE REMOVAL FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
Described is a filter-drier core for removing acids and halides that are generated by decomposition of a refrigerant that contains a fluoroiodocarbon, the filter drier core comprising a molded core that includes gamma phase activated alumina and a molecular sieve. The molecular sieve has a pore size between 3-4 angstroms and between 300-00 m2/g surface area, and/or the alumina is provided in a beaded form with average bead diameter between 0.1-10 mm. An alumina surface area may be between 140-250 m2/g, and an average pore size may be 6 nm to 16 nm. A percent molecular sieve in the core may be between 0-40%, with the rest of the core being alumina. To increase surface area of the core, the filter-drier core may define a plurality of suitably shaped channels that extend longitudinally through the core, may have fins that extend from a central body, or may be configured as a plurality of rods. A refrigerant system includes a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows, and a filter-drier unit including the filter-drier core configured for contact with the refrigerant for removing contaminants from the refrigeration system.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
F25B 43/00 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquidsArrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat
A metallic fitting assembly employs a clip-to-body attachment for locking a tube end of a fluid system component to the fitting assembly. The fitting assembly includes a fitting body defining a fluid flow path between a first end and a second end opposite from the first end. The first end receives a tube end of a first fluid system component, and the fitting body defines a clip slot adjacent to the first end, and a material of the fitting body includes metal; and a clip wherein a material of the clip includes metal. When the tube end is inserted through the first end of the fitting body, the clip is inserted through the clip slot and around the tube end to engage the tube end in a connected state in which the tube end is locked within the fitting body. The fitting body includes a main body and a ring end that define the clip slot between the main body and the ring end, the main body and the ring end being attached to each other by a bridge. For freeze resistance, the ring end minimizes distortion of the ring end to 0.010″ (0.25 mm) or less at a tensile load of 500 lbf (2200 Newtons). A ratio of a cross-sectional area of the ring end to an inner diameter of the fitting body may be from 21% to 73%. The bridge may have a width within a range of 20% to 70% of an outer diameter of the fitting body.
An example hydraulic pump comprises: a housing; an input shaft extending from the housing; a seal disposed within the housing and positioned about the input shaft; and a seal guard member positioned about the input shaft and mounted to the housing at an interface between the input shaft and the housing, wherein the seal guard member is configured to allow rotation of the input shaft without rotating therewith.
A filter element is mountable to a mast of a filter system having a threaded rod at a distal end thereof. The filter element includes cylindrical filter media, first and second end caps, and a seal washer. The media circumscribes a central axis. The first end cap is a first annular end cap and has a central opening configured for receiving the mast therethrough. The second end cap includes a seal washer opening defining a seal washer opening center that is located either concentric or non-concentric to the central axis of the media. The central opening of the first end cap is larger in dimension than the seal washer opening. The seal washer is receivable within the seal washer opening in at least a first orientation relative to the seal washer opening center. In the first orientation, a rod hole of the seal washer is non-concentric to the central axis.
A filter element is mountable to a mast of a filter system having a threaded rod at a distal end thereof. The filter element includes cylindrical filter media, first and second end caps, and a seal washer. The media circumscribes a central axis. The first end cap is a first annular end cap and has a central opening configured for receiving the mast therethrough. The second end cap includes a seal washer opening defining a seal washer opening center that is located either concentric or non-concentric to the central axis of the media. The central opening of the first end cap is larger in dimension than the seal washer opening. The seal washer is receivable within the seal washer opening in at least a first orientation relative to the seal washer opening center. In the first orientation, a rod hole of the seal washer is non-concentric to the central axis.
An example assembly includes: a main housing (108) having an internal chamber (110) therein; an electric motor (102) disposed in the internal chamber of the main housing and comprising a motor rotor (114); a cooling inner ring (700) disposed in the internal chamber of the main housing about the electric motor, wherein the cooling inner ring comprises one or more motor cooling fluid channels configured to receive cooling fluid from an external source of cooling fluid and allow cooling fluid to flow about the electric motor to cool the electric motor; a hydraulic pump (104) positioned in the main housing, at least partially within the motor rotor of the electric motor; and an enclosure (173) coupled to the main housing and comprising (i) an inverter board (202) disposed therein, and (ii) one or more inverter cooling fluid channels configured to allow cooling fluid from the external source to cool the inverter board.
F04B 15/08 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts for liquids near their boiling point, e.g. under subnormal pressure the liquids having low boiling points
F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
A filter element includes a frame having an outlet panel and two side panels defining a U-shape. A U-shaped media anchor channel extends along the distal side edge of each panel. Each media anchor channel can have a snap-tab or other locking feature. The element encloses a pleated panel filter media pack having a side edge along each side of the pack. Each side edge of the media pack is located in a media anchor channel, and a bead of adhesive is applied along the channel. A pair of seal bars, each having a u-shape and a snap-tab or other feature that cooperates with the u-shape and the snap-tab of each media anchor channel, is pressed into each channel. Each seal bar mechanically retains a respective media side edge in the channel and together with the adhesive, provides a consistent, robust seal between the media and the frame.
Compositions and methods for coupling metals to aluminum surfaces are provided. The compositions are prepared as aqueous solutions or suspensions, and can be applied to the aluminum surface using conventional printing techniques. Rheology of the printable composition can be adjusted to provide a gel or a cream. Curing steps, if necessary, are performed at low temperatures that are compatible with plastic/polymer components of mass produced devices, such as aluminum RFID antennae.
B23K 1/20 - Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating
B23K 35/36 - Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxesSelection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
B23K 35/365 - Selection of non-metallic compositions of coating materials either alone or conjoint with selection of soldering or welding materials
98.
HOT GAS FILTRATION WITH ENHANCED COMPARTMENTAL FLOW DISTRIBUTION VIA DUAL FILTER CONFIGURATIONS
A filtration system that includes a filter housing, a plurality of elongated bag filters disposed in the filter housing, and a plurality of cylindrical pleated filters disposed in the filter housing. The plurality of elongated bag filters and the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters are arranged so as to filter a gas passing through the filter housing. Additionally, the average length of the plurality of elongated bag filters is at least twice the average length of the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters.
A filtration system that includes a filter housing, a plurality of elongated bag filters disposed in the filter housing, and a plurality of cylindrical pleated filters disposed in the filter housing. The plurality of elongated bag filters and the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters are arranged so as to filter a gas passing through the filter housing. Additionally, the average length of the plurality of elongated bag filters is at least twice the average length of the plurality of cylindrical pleated filters.
A hose fitting assembly for a collapse-resistant hose, includes a sleeve having a forward and rearward sleeve end portion, the rearward sleeve end portion having an opening adapted to receive a hose end portion; a fitting having an optionally flared rearward fitting end portion operatively coupled to the forward sleeve end portion, the rearward fitting end portion having an internal surface forming an internal cavity configured to receive the hose end portion; and an optionally threaded nipple operatively couplable to the fitting and extending rearwardly through the internal cavity of the fitting, the nipple being configured to fit within an internal hose passage. The fitting assembly may include a seal mounted in fitting and sealable against the core tube upon crimping. The fitting assembly may include a support ring between skived and unskived hose regions. A collapse-resistant hose includes a carcass with an optional unbonded sacrificial layer is also provided.
F16L 33/207 - Undivided rings, sleeves, or like members contracted on the hose or expanded inside the hose by means of toolsArrangements using such members only a sleeve being contracted on the hose
F16L 33/18 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses characterised by the use of additional sealing means
