A pneumatic motor for rotating an axle including: a. a housing including: b. an air intake port; c. an air exhaust port; d. at least two cylinders; each cylinder being positioned radially from the axle; e. at least two air channels in communication with each cylinder; f. at least two pistons, each piston attached to the axle by a connecting rod, each piston and respective connecting rod being radially aligned, each piston to be received in one of said at least two cylinders; each connecting rod being attached centrally offset in relation to a central axis of the axle; wherein when one connecting rod and piston are in power stroke, the other connecting rod and piston are in exhaust stroke.
F01B 1/06 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by number or relative disposition of cylinders or by being built-up from separate cylinder-crankcase elements with cylinders in star or fan arrangement
F01B 25/02 - Regulating or controlling by varying working-fluid admission or exhaust, e.g. by varying pressure or quantity
A pneumatic motor for rotating an axle including: a. a housing including: b. an air intake port; c. an air exhaust port; d. at least two cylinders; each cylinder being positioned radially from the axle; e. at least two air channels in communication with each cylinder; f. at least two pistons, each piston attached to the axle by a connecting rod, each piston and respective connecting rod being radially aligned, each piston to be received in one of said at least two cylinders; each connecting rod being attached centrally offset in relation to a central axis of the axle; wherein when one connecting rod and piston are in power stroke, the other connecting rod and piston are in exhaust stroke.
F01B 1/06 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by number or relative disposition of cylinders or by being built-up from separate cylinder-crankcase elements with cylinders in star or fan arrangement
F01B 25/02 - Regulating or controlling by varying working-fluid admission or exhaust, e.g. by varying pressure or quantity
F01B 31/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
A device for cleaning and drying a spraying unit, the device containing: a top end and a bottom end; the top and bottom end connected to each other by a housing; the housing having an opening proximate the top end, for receiving at least a portion of a spraying unit; a first liner within the housing; a second liner within the first liner; the first liner fitting within the housing forming a space between an outside wall of the first liner and an inside wall of the housing; the second liner fitting within the first liner forming a space between an outside wall of the second liner and an inside wall of the first liner; the opening further containing an open cap, proximate the top end; the device having at least one vacuum air supply influent port, at least one drying air supply influent port and at least one solvent supply influent port.
B05B 15/55 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids
B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B05B 14/49 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths specially adapted for solvents
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B08B 15/02 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are producedCollecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
A device for cleaning and drying a spraying unit, the device containing: a top end and a bottom end; the top and bottom end connected to each other by a housing; the housing having an opening proximate the top end, for receiving at least a portion of a spraying unit; a first liner within the housing; a second liner within the first liner; the first liner fitting within the housing forming a space between an outside wall of the first liner and an inside wall of the housing; the second liner fitting within the first liner forming a space between an outside wall of the second liner and an inside wall of the first liner; the opening further containing an open cap, proximate the top end; the device having at least one vacuum air supply influent port, at least one drying air supply influent port and at least one solvent supply influent port, at least one vacuum air supply channel in communication with the at least one vacuum supply influent port, for supplying vacuum air to at least one vacuum air effluent port; at least one drying air supply channel, in communication with the at least one drying air supply influent port, for supplying drying air to at least one drying air effluent port; at least one solvent supply channel in communication with the at least one solvent supply influent port, for supplying solvent to at least one solvent effluent port; the at least one vacuum air effluent port for providing air along the outside wall of the second liner, allowing the air provided by the at least one vacuum air effluent port to flow i n a direction away from the top end and towards the bottom end resulting in a vacuum within the device for drawing air through the top end of the device i n a direction away from the top, down along the inside wall of the second liner; the vacuum for drawing material and solvent towards and out a drain proximate the bottom end; the at least one drying air effluent port for providing air proximate the opening of the device, preferably allowing air to flow in a direction towards the bottom end; the at least one solvent effluent port for providing solvent proximate the top of the device, preferably allowing the solvent to flow in a direction towards the bottom end.
A device for cleaning and drying a spraying unit, the device containing: a top end and a bottom end; the top and bottom end connected to each other by a housing; the housing having an opening proximate the top end, for receiving at least a portion of a spraying unit; a first liner within the housing; a second liner within the first liner; the first liner fitting within the housing forming a space between an outside wall of the first liner and an inside wall of the housing; the second liner fitting within the first liner forming a space between an outside wall of the second liner and an inside wall of the first liner; the opening further containing an open cap, proximate the top end; the device having at least one vacuum air supply influent port, at least one drying air supply influent port and at least one solvent supply influent port, at least one vacuum air supply channel in communication with the at least one vacuum supply influent port, for supplying vacuum air to at least one vacuum air effluent port; at least one drying air supply channel, in communication with the at least one drying air supply influent port, for supplying drying air to at least one drying air effluent port; at least one solvent supply channel in communication with the at least one solvent supply influent port, for supplying solvent to at least one solvent effluent port; the at least one vacuum air effluent port for providing air along the outside wall of the second liner, allowing the air provided by the at least one vacuum air effluent port to flow i n a direction away from the top end and towards the bottom end resulting in a vacuum within the device for drawing air through the top end of the device i n a direction away from the top, down along the inside wall of the second liner; the vacuum for drawing material and solvent towards and out a drain proximate the bottom end; the at least one drying air effluent port for providing air proximate the opening of the device, preferably allowing air to flow in a direction towards the bottom end; the at least one solvent effluent port for providing solvent proximate the top of the device, preferably allowing the solvent to flow in a direction towards the bottom end.
B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
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Lightweight modular pier system and a hinge system for same
A modular pier including: a plurality of connectable pier sections wherein each pier section includes a frame having a top, a bottom, at least one transverse frame member, a first transverse end frame member, a second transverse end frame member, a first longitudinal side frame member and a second longitudinal side frame member, at least one longitudinal anti-torsion member, at least one male connector, attached to the first end of the frame of each pier section; and at least one female connector, attached to the second end of the frame of each pier section, the at least one male connector including a first rod member and a second rod member; the second rod member being proximate the first rod member and lower the first rod member in relation to the top of the pier section; the at least one female connector including a first receiver for receiving the first rod member; and a second receiver for receiving the second rod member; the second rod member receiver being proximate the first rod member receiver and lower to the first rod member receiver in relation to the top of the pier section; wherein the first receiver receives the first rod prior to the second receiver receiving the second rod wherein the first rod in the first receiver facilitates maneuvering of the second pier section in relation to the first pier section during assembly and disassembly of the modular pier.
A modular pier including: a plurality of connectable pier sections wherein each pier section includes a frame having a top, a bottom, at least one transverse frame member, a first transverse end frame member, a second transverse end frame member, a first longitudinal side frame member and a second longitudinal side frame member, at least one longitudinal anti-torsion member, at least one male connector, attached to the first end of the frame of each pier section; and at least one female connector, attached to the second end of the frame of each pier section, the at least one male connector including a first rod member and a second rod member; the second rod member being proximate the first rod member and lower the first rod member in relation to the top of the pier section; the at least one female connector including a first receiver for receiving the first rod member; and a second receiver for receiving the second rod member; the second rod member receiver being proximate the first rod member receiver and lower to the first rod member receiver in relation to the top of the pier section; wherein the first receiver receives the first rod prior to the second receiver receiving the second rod wherein the first rod in the first receiver facilitates maneuvering of the second pier section in relation to the first pier section during assembly and disassembly of the modular pier.
A connecting rod and piston assembly for use in an oil-less pneumatic motor, wherein said connecting rod and piston do not require a wrist pin for connecting said rod to said piston; said connecting rod having at least two ends, connected to each other by a connecting member of a predetermined length; said at least two ends being a piston end and a crankshaft end; said piston end being distant said crankshaft end; said piston having a cylinder end and a connecting rod piston end receiving end, wherein said connecting rod piston end receiving end matingly engages said connecting rod piston end; said piston end is substantially ball shaped and said crankshaft end is shaped for engagement with a crankshaft; said connecting rod piston end receiving end is a socket shape to matingly receive said ball shaped piston end.
F01B 9/02 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by connections between pistons and main shafts, not specific to groups with crankshaft
F16C 7/00 - Connecting-rods or like links pivoted at both endsConstruction of connecting-rod heads
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CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON FOR AN OIL-LESS PNEUMATIC MOTOR
A connecting rod and piston assembly for use in an oil-less pneumatic motor, wherein said connecting rod and piston do not require a wrist pin for connecting said rod to said piston; said connecting rod having at least two ends, connected to each other by a connecting member of a predetermined length; said at least two ends being a piston end and a crankshaft end; said piston end being distant said crankshaft end; said piston having a cylinder end and a connecting rod piston end receiving end, wherein said connecting rod piston end receiving end matingly engages said connecting rod piston end; said piston end is substantially ball shaped and said crankshaft end is shaped for engagement with a crankshaft; said connecting rod piston end receiving end is a socket shape to matingly receive said ball shaped piston end.
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