17th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140112684 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - In accordance with one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a toner cartridge which is detachably mounted from a first direction to store a toner; and a processing unit which is detachably mounted from a second direction vertical to the first direction and is provided with a photoconductor, a developing section for supplying a toner fed from the toner cartridge to the surface of the photoconductor to convert an electrostatic latent image to a toner image and a cleaning section for collecting the toner adhered on the surface of the photoconductor. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112685 | CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A cartridge for a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a rotatable driven coupling member including a driving force receiving portion for receiving a driving force and a driven side abutment to be abutted by a driving side abutment. The coupling member is slidable in a predetermined direction that is substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the coupling member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112686 | PROCESS CARTRIDGE, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE DRUM UNIT - A process cartridge is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The process cartridge includes a coupling member engageable with a rotational force applying portion to receive a rotational force. The coupling member is capable of taking a rotational force transmitting angular position for transmitting the rotational force, a pre-engagement angular position in which the coupling member is inclined away from the axis from the rotational force transmitting angular position, and a disengaging angular position in which the coupling member is inclined away from the axis from the rotational force transmitting angular position. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112687 | DEVELOPMENT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME - A developing device to develop with two-component developer an electrostatic latent image includes a developer bearer to carry thereon developer supplied to the latent image bearer, a first conveyance channel disposed adjacent to the developer bearer, a second conveyance channel disposed adjacent to the first conveyance channel and farther from the developer bearer than the first conveyance channel, a first conveying member disposed in the first conveyance channel to agitate and transport developer supplied to the developer bearer, a second conveying member including a spiral blade winding around a shaft to transport developer in the second conveyance channel in a predetermined developer conveyance direction, and a collected-developer guide to guide a part of developer that leaves the developer bearer to the second conveyance channel beyond the first conveyance channel. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112688 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes: a developer collecting duct that is linear and has a plurality of coupling portions vertically spaced apart from each other; and a plurality of developer discharging sections that each have an engaging portion inserted into one of the coupling portions to thereby be disposed as being exposed to the inside of the developer collecting duct, and that discharge waste developer to the developer collecting duct through a developer outlet provided in the engaging portion. Second and subsequent ones of the developer discharging sections from the top are detachably attached to the developer collecting duct. The developer collecting duct has a flow path restricting portion that restricts the area through which the waste developer flows down to prevent the waste developer from hitting the engaging portion of lower one of the developer discharging sections. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112689 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier having an electrostatic latent image that is formed on the image carrier and that is developed into a toner image, an intermediate transfer belt to which the toner image on the image carrier is transferred, and a second transfer belt that transfers the toner image on the intermediate transfer belt to a transfer member via a second transfer section. The intermediate transfer belt and the second transfer belt are made of a thermoplastic resin. The hardness of the second transfer belt is set to be equal to or larger than that of the intermediate transfer belt. The contact angle of a pure water droplet on a surface of the second transfer belt is set to be larger than that on a surface of the intermediate transfer belt. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112690 | TRANSFER DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A transfer device includes a first support member that supports a wound member, an endless transferred body being wound around the wound member; a second support member that supports a transfer member, the transfer member and the wound member pinching the transferred body and a recording medium, the transfer member causing a developer image on the transferred body to be transferred onto the recording medium; a coupling portion that couples the second support member to the first support member so that an angle of the second support member is changeable relative to the first support member; and an urging portion that is provided at the first support member and urges the second support member in a direction in which the transfer member presses the wound member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112691 | FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A fixing device includes a heat conductor disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of an endless belt to heat the endless belt. A nip formation pad is disposed opposite the inner circumferential surface of the endless belt and presses the endless belt against a pressing rotary body to form a fixing nip between the endless belt and the pressing rotary body through which a recording medium bearing a toner image is conveyed. A support is disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of the heat conductor and contacts an abutment face of the nip formation pad to support the nip formation pad against pressure from the pressing rotary body. A heat insulator is interposed between the heater and the nip formation pad and the support to shield the nip formation pad and the support from the heater. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112692 | ROTATABLE FIXING MEMBER, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND FIXING DEVICE - A rotatable fixing member includes an elastic layer, a primer layer provided on the elastic layer, and a parting layer provided on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a crystalline fluorocarbon polymer having a functional group and has a thickness of 850 nm or less. The parting layer is a coating layer of a crystalline fluorocarbon polymer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112693 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes: a first image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet using a first colorant to be heat-fixed on the sheet; a second image forming unit configured to form an image on the sheet using a second colorant that is erasable by heating; and a fixing device arranged further on a downstream side in a sheet conveying direction than the first image forming unit and further on an upstream side in the sheet conveying direction than the second image forming unit and capable of executing fixing processing for heat-fixing the image, which is formed on the sheet by the first image forming unit, on the sheet and executing erasing processing for heating the sheet, on which the image is formed with the second colorant, to erasing temperature to thereby erase the second colorant on the sheet. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112694 | TAPE CASSETTE - A tape cassette that includes a housing, at least one tape, and a color indicator portion disposed between the tape housing area and the periphery, and in a specified area adjacent to the tape housing area on a rear edge side of the bottom wall, the color indicator portion indicating color information relating to the at least one tape and including a plurality of lateral information sections that are a plurality of strip-shaped sections extending along the left-and-right direction of the housing and aligned in a front-rear direction of the housing, wherein, of the plurality of lateral information sections, whether a protrusion is formed in a first lateral information section indicates a base material color of the at least one tape, and whether a protrusion is formed in a second lateral information section indicates a print color of the at least one tape. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112695 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FULL BLEED PRINTING - The present application is directed to systems and methods for full bleed printing. A cutter of a printer cuts a first kiss cut in a continuous printing medium at a first position displaced from an end of the continuous printing medium. A medium advancement mechanism of the printer positions the continuous printing medium with a print head of the printer at a print start location between the first position and the end of the continuous printing medium. The print head prints a first image on a continuous printing medium to a print end location. The cutter cuts a second cut in the continuous printing medium at a second position between the first position and the print end location. A portion of the continuous printing medium between the first kiss cut and the second cut comprises a full bleed print. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112696 | TWIRLING WRITING INSTRUMENT BODIES AND TWIRLING ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING INSTRUMENTS - Twirling writing instrument bodies include a writing instrument body, a gripping member, and a rotary assembly that is configured to facilitate selective twirling of the writing instrument body relative to the gripping member by a user. Twirling accessories for writing instruments include a gripping member, a connector that is configured to be operatively coupled to a writing instrument body, and a rotary assembly that is configured to facilitate selective twirling of the connector relative to the gripping member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112697 | Serrated Shaft Debris Collector - A chip or debris trap or collector retains chips, fragments and other debris generated when a serrated or splined, press fit connection is assembled between a shaft and another component such as a housing, gear, pulley or bearing. The chip collector includes a circumferential channel or groove disposed about the shaft adjacent the ring of serrations or male splines and an adjacent circumferential flange. An optional second channel or groove resides in the other component. As the shaft and the component are assembled, chips, fragments or other debris generated by the interference fit and axial sliding assembly of the components are collected in the channel or channels and retained there as the shaft fully seats within the other component. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112698 | ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING TWO JUXTAPOSED PANELS TO A STRUCTURE SO AS TO ALLOW THERMAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION - An assembly ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112699 | SUB-SEA MULTIPLE QUICK CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A multiple quick connector (MQC) assembly is described herein. The MQC assembly includes a male sub-assembly that includes a plurality of quick connectors coupled to a first circular plate, and an actuator coupled to the first circular plate. The actuator is configured to actuate a shaft having a draw nut attached to an axial end of the shaft. The MQC assembly also includes a female sub-assembly that includes a plurality of couplers coupled to a second circular plate. Each of the couplers is configured to couple to a respective quick connector of the male sub-assembly. The second circular plate comprises an aperture disposed therethrough. Actuation of the shaft causes the draw nut to extend axially through the aperture, and to rotate with respect to the aperture to lock the male sub-assembly axially with respect to the female sub-assembly. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112700 | PROCESS FOR STRESS RELIEF OF THE STRESSES OF A PINNED END FITTING, STRESS-RELIEVED END FITTING OBTAINED - A process for relieving stresses in an end fitting ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112701 | TELESCOPIC SHAFT ASSEMBLY - A telescopic shaft assembly includes a seat, a shaft body disposed movably in the seat, and a plurality of slide blocks located between the shaft body and the seat. The shaft body has a convex portion and a recessed portion opposite to each other. One end of the convex portion far away from the recessed portion has a top surface. One of the plurality of slide block is disposed on the top surface. The recessed portion has two inner side wall surfaces opposite to each other and a bottom surface located between the two inner side wall surfaces. Each of the two inner side wall surfaces forms an obtuse angle with the bottom surface. Two of the rest of the plurality of slide blocks are disposed on the two inner side wall surfaces respectively. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112702 | Pivoting Handle Attachment for Power Tools - A pivoting handle attachment for power tools is installed between a power tool and its side handle to provide a means for the side handle to fold into the body of the power tool for storage and ergonomics. Two cylindrical pivot halves have mating serrated faces that are releasably pressed against each other with a bolt and a nut. A threaded stud protruding from the first cylindrical pivot half screws into the existing handle hole in the power tool body, and the side handle screws into the second cylindrical pivot half. To adjust the angle of the handle, the nut is loosened, the handle is rotated to the desired position, and the nut is tightened again. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112703 | ADJUSTABLE SEAT TUBING DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE - An adjustable seat tubing device for a bicycle includes a tubing assembly, an adjusting unit and a controlling assembly, the tubing assembly including an outer tubing and an inner tubing, the outer tubing assembled to a bicycle, the inner tubing passing through the outer tubing, the adjusting unit assembled within the tubing assembly, the controlling assembly comprising a switch and an actuating member assembled to the switch and the adjusting unit. Under this arrangement, when a user presses the switch, the inner tubing is movable relative to the outer tubing, so that a height of the tubing assembly is adjustable to the user for riding bicycle comfortably. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112704 | Limiting Movement - An apparatus including a first portion comprising a projection extending in a first direction; a second portion comprising an aperture extending in the first direction, where the first portion and the second portion are configured for relative movement in at least the first direction; and wherein the projection extends from the first portion in the first direction between the first portion and the second portion through the aperture and wherein the aperture surrounds the projection with clearances configured to enforce limits on relative movement of the first portion and the second portion while enabling reciprocating movement of the first portion and the second portion in the first direction towards each other and away from each other. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112705 | POLE ASSEMBLY - A pole assembly includes four supporting poles spaced from one another, two rails each supported on two adjacent supporting poles, and a mounting apparatus. Each of the supporting poles includes a fastener. Each fastener includes a locking portion and two connecting portions. The rails are in a row and positioned at a same height of the supporting poles. Each rail defines two locking slots adjacent to opposite ends of the rail. Each locking slot includes an opening and a locking hole communicating with the opening. Each rail is set on two adjacent supporting poles. The connecting portions engage in the corresponding locking holes. The adjacent ends of two adjacent rails are fixed to the mounting apparatus. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112706 | POLE ASSEMBLY - A pole assembly includes four supporting poles spaced from one another, two rails each supported on two adjacent supporting poles, and a mounting apparatus. A number of fasteners are fixed on each of the supporting poles. Each fastener includes a head, a neck portion, and a fixing portion fixed to the supporting pole. The rails are in a row and positioned at a same height of the supporting poles. Each rail defines two locking slots adjacent to opposite ends of the rail. Each locking slot includes an opening and a locking hole communicating with the opening. Each rail is set on two adjacent supporting poles. The neck portions engage in the corresponding locking holes. The adjacent ends of two adjacent rails are fixed to the mounting apparatus. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112707 | System for connecting a first component and a second component to form a flexurally rigid frame corner - The invention relates to a system for connecting a first load-bearing component ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112708 | PROCESS FOR BONDING TWO PARTS SUBJECTED TO TENSILE FORCES, BONDED PARTS OBTAINED - A process for producing a bonded connection between a first and a second part, with a length of superposition around a longitudinal axis, these parts being subjected to forces in at least one longitudinal direction, includes producing a bonded connection having at least one interior and/or exterior adhesive joint, over a portion of the length between the parts, the joint having a closed or semi-closed cross-section around the longitudinal axis, the thickness of the joint varying from a free edge on the end-fitting side, to the other free edge on the tube side, and following the direction of forces to which the parts are subjected so as to better distribute the overstresses over at least one part of the length. At least one adhesive joint is produced, having in the longitudinal direction a large thickness facing each of its two free edges relative to the thickness in its median part. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112709 | DISSIMILAR MATERIAL JOINT, STRUCTURE IN WHICH DISSIMILAR MATERIAL JOINT IS USED, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A dissimilar material joint is formed by arranging a plurality of joint segments consecutively in a longitudinal direction. Each joint segment is formed by joining and integrating together a first member, an intermediate member, and a second member by explosive welding. A groove is formed in a joint end face of each joint segment, the joint end face being joined to another one of the segments, the groove spacing apart an end face of the first member and an end face of the second member from each other in a stacking direction. In the dissimilar material joint, the end faces of the respective first members of the joint segments that are adjacent to each other are joined together by welding, and the end faces of the respective second members of the joint segments that are adjacent to each other are joined together by welding. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112710 | Solder Alloy for Power Devices and Solder Joint Having a High Current Density - A solder joint which is used in power devices and the like and which can withstand a high current density without developing electromigration is formed of a Sn—Ag—Bi—In based alloy. The solder joint is formed of a solder alloy consisting essentially of 2-4 mass % of Ag, 2-4 mass % of Bi, 2-5 mass % of In, and a remainder of Sn. The solder alloy may further contain at least one of Ni, Co, and Fe. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112711 | CONNECTING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE LATTER - A connecting element for connecting profile rails and/or profiles of various shape comprises a planar base part which comprises a central web and two lateral limbs which are angled with respect to the web. At least one of the limbs comprises a base part surface section slung out from the web. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112712 | CASE FASTENING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a case fastening device, which is applied to a case. The switching member and the plate member are respectively pivotally coupled to two ends of the base by a first pivotal element and a second pivotal element, and rotatable above the base. Two ends of the metallic buckle are respectively snap-fitted to the switching member and the plate member. The bayonets are fixed on the plate member. While the user presses down the switching member, the metallic buckle actuates the plate member to rotate above the base, and let the bayonets be inserted into the second through-hole of the base and the first through-hole of the case, whereby the bayonets are mounted to the case. While the user lifts up the switching member, the bayonets are withdrawn from the first through-hole and the second through-hole, whereby the bayonets are dismounted from the case. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112713 | MECHANISMS FOR SECURING A PLURALITY OF COOPERATING COMPONENTS TOGETHER - A mechanism for coupling a first structure to a second structure may include a first member and a second member. The first member may include first and second end portions, and the first end portion of the first member may be coupled to the first structure. The second end portion of the first member may include an opening to a cavity extending between the first and the second end portions. The second end portion of the first member may include an engagement member that protrudes into the cavity. The second member also may include a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the second member may be received into the cavity. The second end portion of the second member may include an engagement structure that cooperates with the engagement member to prevent the movement of the first structure relative to the second structure. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112714 | CONNECTORS FOR SPACERS OF INSULATING GLASS UNITS AND SPACER COMPRISING A CONNECTOR FOR AN INSULATING GLASS UNIT - A technique for improving the retention force between a connector ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112715 | PAVING STONES - Generally L-shaped, square, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, parallelogram and other-shaped paving stones with inter-fitting vertical spacers forming serpentine side contact surfaces that provide enhanced stone-to-stone interlocking in both water-permeable and water-impermeable paving installations. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112716 | STABLE EMULSIONS FOR PRODUCING POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT - An acid modified asphalt binder is combined with an emulsifier solution to produce an emulsified asphalt binder. The acid modified asphalt binder may be formed by combining an asphalt binder, a phosphorous-based acid, and, optionally, a polymer modifier. The emulsifier solution may be produced by forming an aqueous solution of an amine and a phosphorous-based acid, which forms an aqueous solution comprising an amine phosphate. The emulsified asphalt binder may be combined with an aggregate to form a paving material. In other examples, the emulsified asphalt binder may be used alone, for example in a chip seal application, or in a diluted form, for example in a fog seal application. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112717 | COMPOSITE TACK FILM - A composite tack film is provided. The composite tack film includes a) a first polymer layer including a thermally conductive polymer having a melting temperature of less than about 100° C.; b) a second polymer layer adjacent the first polymer layer, the second polymer layer including a visco-elastic, thermally conductive polymer having a melting temperature of less than about 110° C.; and c) a third polymer layer adjacent the second polymer layer, the third polymer layer including a thermally insulative polymer having a melting temperature of less than about 100° C. Further included is a method of reinforcing pavement with the aforementioned composite tack film. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112718 | Universal cellular cofferdam with embedded columnar framing and embedded rock anchor mechanism - One embodiment of Universal Cellular Cofferdam with embedded prefabricated columnar framing ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112719 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELTING OF ARCTIC SEA ICE - Seawater is prevented from flowing from the Pacific Ocean into the Arctic Ocean through the Bering Strait, thereby inhibiting melting of Arctic sea ice. Fences are set for blocking seawater in the Bering Strait from the sea surface down to a certain depth, and, of seawater flowing into the Arctic Ocean from the Pacific Ocean, seawater in the vicinity of the sea surface is prevented from flowing into the Arctic Ocean by using the fences. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112720 | Process for the removal of hydrocarbons wetlands - A method of wetland remediation with contaminated soils, sands, and water wherein the decontamination process includes removing contaminated soil from the wetlands removing oversized rocks and debris and converting the remaining contaminated soil into uniformly sized particles, spraying the soil particles with an oxidizer diluted with ionized water, vigorously mixing the sprayed soil particles with its entrained oxidizer and ionized water in an auger mixer for several minutes thereby oxidizing almost all of the hydrocarbons remaining in the soil, and removing the washed and hydrocarbon-free soil particles from the auger mixer to be placed back into the wetland environment wherein the treatment water is subject to ionization by passing water thru an Ion Collider and then placing man-made floating islands with natural wetland plants and grasses for on-going phytoremediation and natural remediation. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112721 | TRENCHLESS DRAINAGE STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT - Replacement drainage structures and methods for replacing drainage structures are disclosed. An example method includes driving a plurality of sections of a replacement drainage structure around a buried drainage structure to be replaced. At least a portion of the drainage structure to be replaced is positioned within the interior of a section of the replacement drainage structure. Portions of the drainage structure to be replaced are removed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112722 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING A HOLLOW PILE IN THE GROUND - There is provided an apparatus for securing a hollow pile in the ground. The pile has a wall with an inner surface. The apparatus is positionable within the pile. The apparatus includes a housing having an interior and a plurality of apertures. The apparatus includes a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions slidably extending through the apertures of the housing. The protrusions are moveable outwards from the housing for selectively deforming portions of the wall of the pile and creating anchor knobs in the pile upon pressurized hydraulic fluid being applied to the interior of the housing. The apparatus includes a plurality of support members extending outwardly from the housing. The support members are shaped to selectively abut and support the inner surface of the wall of the pile when the anchor knobs are being formed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112723 | BULLET ANCHOR SYSTEM - An anchor system for an erosion control mat is provided. The system includes a bullet anchor comprising a bullet anchor body and a bullet anchor strap integrally molded with and extending from a first side of the bullet anchor body. In embodiments, a lock washer is coupled to the bullet anchor strap. In embodiments, serrations on at least one side of the bullet anchor strap are adapted to prevent the lock washer from traversing the bullet anchor strap in a direction away from the bullet anchor. In embodiments, the lock washer is adapted to couple with an erosion control mat. In embodiments, an anchor tab on a second side of the bullet anchor body secures the bullet anchor body in a ground surface. The anchor system is utilized to secure the erosion control mat to the ground surface and prevent undesired movement of the erosion control mat. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112724 | ROCK BOLTING SYSTEM, METHOD OF INSTALLING ROCK BOLTS, AND FLEXIBLE BOLT CENTRALIZER - A rock bolting system comprises independently movable hydraulic stinger, drill feed and bolting feed. The stinger is hydraulically extended to sting or engage the face of the rock. With the stinger stinging the rock face, the drill feed drills a hole in the rock. With the stinger still stinging the rock face, the bolting feed is indexed into position and a rock bolt is installed in the hole. A flexible elastomeric bolt centralizer may be mounted to the bolting feed to guide the rock bolt into the hole drilled by the drill feed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112725 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR SHEET PILE WALL COMPONENTS - A universal connecting element which is capable of connecting sheet pile wall components, such as sheet piles, beam piles and other sheet pile connectors, that have various types of interlocks such as Larssen locks, cold formed hooks and knob and claw locks. The connecting element includes a reverse “S” shaped profile to which has been added either a neck and head strip, for connection with a claw strip, or a claw strip, for connection with a head strip, or both. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112726 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE WALLS OF AN EXCAVATION - A device for supporting the walls of an excavation includes first and second opposing support panels that are spaced apart from one another by front and rear pairs of laterally extending separation members. Each support panel includes an outwardly bowed skin plate and a plurality of horizontal and vertical members secured to the inner surface of the skin plate for structural support. Each support panel additionally includes an inwardly bowed truss strap that is secured to the inner surface of the skin plate at its ends. In use, the truss strap serves to convert radial forces applied to the outer surface of the skin plate into tensile forces extending along the length of the strap. Accordingly, the outward radial curvature of the skin plate and the inclusion of the truss strap together serve to minimize the risk of panel deformation during use. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112727 | CUTTING TOOL LOCATING DEVICE FOR FORMING AN OPENING IN A GEAR - A cutting tool locating device for a forming an opening in a gear includes a guide member configured and disposed to be fixedly connected to gear mounted to a shaft, and an alignment puck moveably mounted to the guide member. The alignment puck includes a bushing configured and disposed to align with a recess formed in the shaft. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112728 | BOLT ON DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A CORE DRILL WITH HIGH STRENGTH SPOKED REINFORCER - A bolt on drive assembly for a core drill which utilizes an improved high strength spoked reinforcer mounted beneath a disc. The disc and high strength spoke reinforcer are removably mounted on the tube by bolt fasteners. A drive connection is removably mounted and centrally located on a outer disc of the pair of discs. The drive connection is adapted to connect with a drive shaft to cause rotation of the tube. The system can also include a split in the disc when the high strength spoked reinforcer is not welded thereto thereby providing a means of water control. The high strength spoked reinforcer can be a separate piece that is bolted to the disc or can be integrally formed as one piece therewith. An adapter is provided that allows for standard drilling that fits into a recess in the center hub and is removable to expose the recess for attachment to a specialized drill motor, such as an A-flange. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112729 | Method for Producing and Checking an Internal Thread - The invention relates to a method for producing and checking a thread arranged in a cylinder head to receive a spark plug. However, the invention also relates to a device for checking the thread introduced into the cylinder head. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112730 | PROFILE CUTTER - The described embodiments relate generally to device housings and more particularly to methods for blending multiple surfaces of a device housing during a machining process. A method is disclosed that prevents the formation of steps and allows for a smooth transition between flat and curved surfaces by using a profile cutter with an obtuse angle. The profile cutter can extend into the area in which the flat surface is desired while angling upwards and away from the part. This angle can ensure that the boundary between the flat surfaces and curved surfaces forms a shallow peak rather than a step. A shallow peak can be relatively easier to blend during a polishing operation than a step. As a result, the boundaries between surfaces can be hidden from the user of the device and the manufacturing process can be more efficient. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112731 | Protrusion Anchor Assembly - A protrusion anchor assembly is provided that utilizes a plurality of extendable pins to secure the anchor body within a bore in any hard material, such as concrete. The anchor body is rotated within the bore while the pins are simultaneously and gradually extended, carving out a groove or grooves within which the pins can sit. After installation, the device is secured within the bore by tightening a jamb nut against the surface of the concrete wall and in some embodiments placing a security plug within the anchor body to ensure that the pins are held in place. The pins prevent the anchor from being withdrawn because they act as protuberances that catch against the edges of the groove and cannot be drawn past that point. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112732 | Expanding Dowel Rod Structure - An expanding dowel rod structure for coaxially aligning at least 2 separate workpieces having circular apertures therein and/or securely attaching a boss in a circular aperture in a workpiece providing resistance to shearing is provided. The expanding dowel rod structure is comprised of a small number of easily machinable or obtainable pieces, is simple to insert and secure, automatically coaxially aligns the dowel rod structure in a circular aperture with generally even force across substantially all of the contacting surfaces thereof. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112733 | COMPOSITE NON-WOOD FLOORING THREADED FASTENER - A threaded fastener including a shank extending along an axis away from an enlarged head to a tip. A thread extends in a helix around the shank from the tip of the shank towards the enlarged head. A driving recess on a top surface of the enlarged head receives a tool for driving the fastener in a rotational manner around the axis of the shank. Cutter teeth are formed on a lower surface of the enlarged head. The fastener may be assembled with a hard composite non-wood material decking and a supporting metal I-beam. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112734 | SELF-TAPPING SCREW AND SCREWED FASTENING AS WELL AS BLANK FOR MANUFACTURING THE SCREW - A thread-forming screw comprising, at least in part, a shaft ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112735 | Method And Pair Of Pinching Jaws For Producing A Drilling Tip - A method for integrally forming a drilling tip on a wire nail, in particular in order to produce a screw with the aid of a pair of pinching jaws, provides for the bulge formed by the displaced material during the integral forming of the drilling tip to be sheared off the drilling tip along the entire length of the cutting edges of the drilling tip produced and to be left connected to the drilling tip only along the longitudinal side edges of the latter by a predetermined breaking point. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112736 | ELEMENT FOR MANUFACTURING A BINDING FOLDER OR A DISPLAY BOARD AND METHOD THAT MAKES USE OF SUCH AN ELEMENT FOR MANUFACTURING THE BINDING FOLDER OR THE DISPLAY BOARD - An element for manufacturing a binding folder ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112737 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COUPLING AN OFFSHORE STRUCTURE TO A HOISTING BLOCK OF A HOISTING INSTALLATION - The present invention is related to a method for coupling an offshore structure ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112738 | DOOR AND VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A CHARGING INSTALLATION OF A SHAFT FURNACE - A hatch and valve arrangement for a charging installation for a shaft furnace, such as a blast furnace, said arrangement comprising a housing ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112739 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, PURGING APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A substrate processing apparatus includes a processing vessel configured to process a substrate; a first purging part configured to perform a first purge to supply inert gas at a first flow rate into a substrate container accommodating the substrate; and a second purging part configured to perform a second purge to supply inert gas at a second flow rate into the substrate container, the second flow rate being lower than the first flow rate. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112740 | OVERHEAD BUFFER DEVICE AND WAFER TRANSPORT SYSTEM - An overhead buffer device used for disposing in a semi-conductor factory includes a strut module and a plurality of buffer modules. The strut module disposed on the top wall of the factory has a horizontal beam and a plurality of overhead strut. The overhead strut is set on the horizontal beam and spaced arranged along the horizontal beam. The buffer modules are installed on the overhead strut respectively. Each buffer module has a plurality of buffers arranged in sequence and along a vertical direction. Each buffer is used for receiving one front opening unified pod (FOUP). Thus, the instant disclosure can be used for using the space of the factory efficiently. Besides, the instant disclosure also provides a wafer transport system having the overhead buffer device. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112741 | Article Storage Facility and Article Transport Facility - An article storage facility includes a storage rack configured to store a semiconductor wafer and a reticle, and a storage and retrieval transport apparatus. The storage rack includes a first accommodation unit configured to store a wafer container for containing the semiconductor wafer, and a second accommodation unit configured to store a reticle container for containing the reticle. The storage and retrieval transport apparatus includes a holding unit configured to hold a top flange formed at an upper portion of the wafer container to support the wafer container in a hanging state. A flange portion configured to allow the storage and retrieval transport apparatus to hold the reticle container using the holding unit to support the reticle container in a hanging state is formed at an upper portion of the reticle container. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112742 | Crane and Automated Storage and Retrieval System - The present invention discloses a crane and an automated storage and retrieval system. The crane includes a first arm, a second arm, a first vertical transmission mechanism and a second vertical transmission mechanism. The first vertical transmission mechanism transmits the first arm and the second arm to move vertically in a synchronous manner, and the second vertical transmission mechanism transmits the second arm to move vertically with respect to the first arm. As such, the present invention can increase the moving volume of a single turn of movement as well as improve the moving efficiency and production efficiency. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112743 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND SUBSTRATE TRANSFER CONTROL METHOD - A substrate processing system includes a plurality of processing chambers configured to perform a predetermined processing with respect to substrates, a transfer device configured to transfer the substrates to the processing chambers in a predetermined order, and a delivery unit configured to deliver the substrates between the delivery unit and the transfer device. The substrate processing system configured to sequentially process the substrates by repeating an operation in a predetermined transfer order. The substrate processing system includes a transfer order setting unit and a transfer control unit configured to switch the first transfer order to the second transfer order. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112744 | Device for Handling Workpieces, in Particular Processing Products of a Cutting Metal Sheet Processing Operation, and Mechanical Arrangements having such a Device - Devices and methods for handling workpieces, in particular workpieces in the form of processing products of a metal sheet processing operation, are described. The devices include one or more retention members that are movably supported by a retention member bearing and a transverse guide device. If the transverse guide device is moved relative to the retention member along a lifting axis out of a non-operative lifting position into an operative lifting position or out of an operative lifting position into a non-operative lifting position on a fixed retention member bearing, the retention member is thereby moved from a non-operative position into an operative position or out of an operative position into a non-operative position. In the operative position, the retention member can engage behind an edge of a workpiece, but cannot do so in the non-operative position. By means of a drive motor, the retention member moved into the operative position can be moved with a lifting movement along the lifting axis together with the retention member bearing and the transverse guide device which is moved into the operative lifting position. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112745 | STORAGE SYSTEMS - Parking solutions and storage solutions are provided. In particular there is provided a system for storing at least one vehicle, the system comprising a storage area for storing at least one vehicle and means for moving the at least one vehicle within the storage area, wherein the storage area is marginally larger than the size of the vehicle. The means for moving the at least one vehicle moved into the storage area includes a platform adapted to receive the vehicle. Provided are also systems for parking vehicle, in particular, peripheral parking systems and undercroft parking systems as well as a storage system for items. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112746 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY VISUALLY POSITIONING TRAIN CAR BEDS - A system and method for automatically positioning a metal coil into a rail car using stereoscopic image processing is presented. A method begins by picking up the metal coil using a hoist of a crane. The metal coil is then moved to a position over a rail car to where the metal coil will be located. At least one stereoscopic photo is taken of a location in the rail car to where the metal coil will be located. The coil is accurately positioned as it is lowered based on data extracted from the stereoscopic photo(s) to determine where the coil is as it is lowered onto the rail car. The picking up the metal coil, the moving the metal coil to a position over a rail car and the lowering the metal coil into the rail car are performed automatically without human involvement. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112747 | WORK VEHICLE AND BRAKE DEVICE THEROF - A brake device for a work vehicle includes a brake unit including a brake disc plate and a piston having a slide portion slidably supported by an axle housing and a pressure portion for pressing the brake disc plate. A slack adjuster mechanism is disposed on the axially opposite side of the brake disc plate with respect to the piston while being disposed further on an inner peripheral side than the slide portion of the piston. The slack adjuster mechanism maintains a clearance between the piston and the brake disc plate at a predetermined clearance by mechanically adjusting a non-actuated position of the piston. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112748 | FLUID CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a fluid source and a boom, an arm, an attachment coupled to the arm, a cylinder, and a rod. The arm is movably coupled to the boom for translational and rotational movement relative to the boom. The cylinder includes a first end and a second end, and the cylinder defines an internal bore in fluid communication with the fluid source. The rod is coupled to the arm and is slidably received within the cylinder. The rod includes a port and a passage for providing fluid to the attachment. The port provides fluid communication between the internal bore and the passage. The port is positioned within the internal bore throughout the entire range of movement of the rod relative to the cylinder. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112749 | CONDUIT SUPPORT SYSTEM - An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112750 | TRANSFERRING MECHANISM - A transferring mechanism for transferring a workpiece from a tray to a fixture is provided. The transferring mechanism includes a main bracket defining an uploading hole thereon, an uploading assembly, a pick-up assembly and a transferring assembly. The pick-up assembly is located under the uploading hole. The pick-up assembly is mounted on the main bracket above the uploading hole. The transferring assembly includes a fixing bracket and a first transferring subassembly and a blocking member. The fixing bracket is mounted on the main bracket and located under the pick-up assembly. The first transferring subassembly is mounted on the fixing bracket. The blocking member is mounted on the first transferring subassembly and includes a driving portion. The driving portion moves upward to block and position the fixture to enable the pick-up assembly to release the workpiece on the fixture. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112751 | Method and Apparatus for Changing the Orientation of an Absorbent Article - The methods and apparatuses disclosed herein operate to change the orientation of an absorbent article. The apparatus includes a transfer apparatus having a frame that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation and a transfer member that is rotatable about a second axis of rotation. The method includes advancing an absorbent article in a machine direction. The absorbent article is defined by a longitudinal centerline intersected by a lateral centerline at a center. The method includes rotating the absorbent article from a first orientation where the longitudinal centerline extends in a cross direction to a second orientation where the longitudinal centerline extends in the machine direction. The method includes shifting the absorbent article such that the center of the absorbent article shifts from a first cross-directional position to a second cross-directional position. The steps of rotating the absorbent article and shifting the absorbent article may occur concurrently. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112752 | Product Management Display System - A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112753 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TURBINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SEALING BETWEEN TWO TURBINE COMPONENTS - A sealing arrangement for a turbine system includes a bucket having an outer tip and at least one bucket ridge extending radially outwardly from the outer tip, the at least one bucket ridge comprising an abradable material. Also included is a stationary shroud disposed radially outwardly from the outer tip of the bucket. Further included is at least one shroud ridge extending radially inwardly from the stationary shroud toward the outer tip of the bucket, the at least one shroud ridge comprising the abradable material. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112754 | Thermal Control System Based on Nonlinear Zonal Fan Operation and Optimized Fan Power - An approach is provided in which a cooling manager retrieves pre-characterization data corresponding to a fan that electronic components included in a computer system. The pre-characterization data includes operational zones based upon fan power measurements and fan speed settings. The cooling manager sets the fan to a first speed setting within a first operational zone, and detects that one of the components generates a temperature change value that exceeds a specified temperature change value corresponding to the component. In turn, the cooling manager selects a second operational zone and sets the fan to a second speed setting within the second operational zone. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112755 | PUMPS - A pump assembly and components therefor including an impeller which has flow inducer elements on an inner surface of a front shroud thereof, a flow directing device or strainer having passageways for delivering material to the impeller and at least one flow circulating passageway and a pump casing having an intake section with flow distribution vanes in the region of a feed opening adjacent the intake section. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112756 | A TWO-SPOOL DESIGN FOR A TURBOSHAFT ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE COMPRESSOR CONNECTED TO A LOW-PRESSURE TURBINE - A turboshaft engine including a low-pressure compressor, a high-pressure compressor, a low-pressure turbine, a high-pressure turbine, and a regulator for regulating a speed of rotation of the low-pressure turbine to a speed that is substantially constant. The low-pressure turbine is coupled by a first shaft to the high-pressure compressor, while the high-pressure turbine is coupled by a second shaft to the low-pressure compressor. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112757 | CLEARANCE CONTROL - A clearance control device including a segment having a passage to deliver fluid towards a component rotating past the segment. Also a fluid flow device having a first fluid path coupled to the passage and a second fluid path that is decoupled from the passage. A first plasma generator is located in the fluid flow device that directs fluid towards the first fluid path; a second plasma generator is located in the fluid flow device that directs fluid towards the second fluid path; and a control arrangement is configured to alternately energise the first and second plasma generators at an energising frequency to deliver fluid to the passage at a frequency coincident with the passing frequency of the component. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112758 | High Temperature Components With Thermal Barrier Coatings for Gas Turbine - The most principal feature of the present invention is as follows: Namely, in the gas-turbine-use high-temperature component including the thermal barrier coating and a cooling structure, micro passages are provided inside an alloy bond-coat layer and a thermal-barrier ceramic top-coat layer of the thermal barrier coating, the micro passages being in communication from the substrate side to the surface side. Moreover, a partial amount of coolant of a coolant for cooling the high-temperature component is caused to flow out to the outside of the high-temperature component via these micro passages. The employment of the structure like this makes it possible to expect the implementation of a high-temperature component's heat-resistant-temperature enhancement effect based on the transpiration cooling effect. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112759 | GAS TURBINE CASING THERMAL CONTROL DEVICE - A device for directing gas impingement to an inner casing of a gas turbine may include a plate configured for attachment to the outer surface of the inner casing. The plate has a first surface opposing the inner casing when the plate is attached to an area of the inner casing and a second surface opposite the first surface. The plate defines a plurality of holes through the plate from the first surface to the second surface. The holes are arranged with a predetermined non-uniform distribution in the plate corresponding to a desired preferential impingement pattern for providing non-uniform heat transfer from the area during operation of the gas turbine so as to control temperature of the inner casing across the area. Various options and modifications are possible. Related gas turbine assemblies are also disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112760 | REDUCTION OF EQUALLY SPACED TURBINE NOZZLE VANE EXCITATION - A reduction in excitation amplitudes affecting turbine blade durability in a turbine nozzle assembly having a plurality of vanes and turbine blades, includes: identifying a turbine blade design of the turbine nozzle assembly; performing a modal model analysis of at least one of the turbine blades in the turbine blade design; reducing aerodynamic impact by ensuring that each of the turbine blades is free of aero-excitation from an upstream flow at the vanes in an operating speed range; identifying blade natural frequencies with respect to the nozzle vanes; and modifying a trailing edge of at least one of the vanes to reduce the excitation amplitudes. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112761 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly includes a hollow support rack, a fan, and a shockproof member. The shockproof member is made of vibration-resistant material. The shockproof member defines a through hole. The fan is inserted into the through hole and deforms an inner wall bounding the through hole out. The shockproof member wraps the fan. A combination of the shockproof member and the cooling fan is retained in the support rack. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112762 | TURBOCHARGER - The present invention provides a turbocharger including a compressor housing provided therein with an air flow path in which an impeller is disposed and a bearing housing. The air flow path includes a suction port and a discharge scroll chamber. The compressor housing includes a shroud surface and a diffuser surface. The bearing housing includes a facing surface which is facing to the diffuser surface. A cleaning agent supplying units are provided in the diffuser surface and the facing surface. The cleaning agent supplying units include porous supplying portions for forming at least a portion of the diffuser surface or the facing surface, and a cleaning agent for preventing adhesion of deposits is supplied from the porous supplying portions to the diffuser surface or the facing surface. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112763 | TURBOMACHINE FOR COMPRESSING A FLUID - A turbomachine for use as a compressor has a tubular housing centered on an axis, a rotor at least generally centered on the axis in the housing, and bearings supporting the rotor in the housing for rotation about the axis. The rotor is formed by a small-diameter shaft extending along and centered on the axis, formed with at least one mounting collar, and carried by the bearings, and by a plurality of annular disks fitted axially together and formed with radially outwardly extending vanes. At least one of the disks is fitted with and secured to the mounting collar. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112764 | NOZZLE BLADE - This relates to a nozzle blade in which the leading edge shape has a curved-line shape that is formed by the distance from the rotation axis of the nozzle blade to the leading edge changing depending on the nozzle blade height position, and the trailing edge shape has a straight-line shape that is formed by the distance from the rotation axis of the nozzle blade to the trailing edge being constant irrespective of the nozzle blade height position. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112765 | FLUIDIC ACTUATOR - A fluidic actuator comprising: a fluid nozzle for delivering fluid and a tube having an open end and a closed end, the open end spaced from the fluid nozzle. Also a pair of electrodes mounted in the tube and spaced apart to create a spark gap therebetween. A voltage source is arranged to supply a voltage across the pair of electrodes wherein the voltage causes plasma formation in the spark gap thereby shortening the effective length of the tube. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112766 | GAS TURBINE INCLUDING BELLY BAND SEAL ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE - A sealing band is located in opposing sealing band receiving slots of adjacent turbine disks to seal an annular gap therebetween. A through hole is defined in one of the disks, wherein the through hole defines a longitudinal hole axis and extends to the sealing band receiving slot in the disk. At least one engagement feature is defined on the disk and extends laterally of the through hole, perpendicular to the longitudinal hole axis. A pin member extends through the hole and is positioned within the sealing band receiving slot passing through an opening in the sealing band for resisting movement of the sealing band relative to the disk. The pin member includes a laterally extending cooperating feature positioned in engagement with the engagement feature for retaining the pin within the opening in the sealing band. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112767 | COOLING-AIR GUIDANCE IN A HOUSING STRUCTURE OF A TURBOMACHINE - A housing structure for a turbomachine, the housing structure annularly surrounding, at least partially, a flow channel ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112768 | FORM-FITTING HOUSING COMPONENT COMBINATION AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A component combination for a shell of a flow channel ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112769 | Gas turbine - A gas turbine having a system of stages including at least one stage having first and second airfoils arranged alternately in the circumferential direction. The first airfoils each have a first array of cavities and the second airfoils each have a second array of cavities different from the first array of cavities. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112770 | TURBOJET ENGINE COLD STREAM FLOW PATH SUSPENDED FROM THE EXHAUST CASE BY RADIAL CREVICE MOUNTS AND LINK RODS - A bypass turbojet engine including a cylindrical cold stream flow path supported by link rods which are attached to a cylindrical outer shell ring of an exhaust case at attachment points. The attachment points for the exhaust case are crevice mounts including lugs that extend radially from the outer shell ring, a bore of the crevice mounts being directed in a direction of generatrices of the outer shell ring. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112771 | FAN ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE AND HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE - The invention provides a fan assembling structure and a heat dissipating device. The fan assembling structure comprises a first assembling board for assembling a fan thereon and a second assembling board connected to the first assembling board, the fan comprising a frame and blades disposed in the frame assembled to the first assembling board, the frame having an upper board, a lower board and a circular connector connected between the upper board and the lower board, the lower board including a first side edge, a second side edge, a third side edge and a fourth side edge in sequential connection. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112772 | EXHAUST CASE FOR A TURBOMACHINE WITH A FLEXIBLE HUB - An exhaust case for a turbomachine includes, from outside towards inside, yokes, a collar and a hub, which are annular and coaxial. The hub is connected to the collar by radial arms and extends between an annular flange and an inner collar capable of guiding a gas flow. In the hub each arm includes a rib in a shape of a triangle which ends with the flange. The inner collar is extended into the hub by a plate capable of transferring forces between the flange and the yokes. The plate can be advantageously inclined with respect to a radial plane. Two portions, which enclose a cut-out formed in a minimum-stress region along the plate, are coupled with pre-set plays. The case is capable of absorbing compression and traction at a thermal gradient. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112773 | CENTRIFUGAL GAS COMPRESSOR WITH A HARDENED SHAFT FOR A BEARING SYSTEM | 2014-04-24 |
20140112774 | CENTRIFUGAL GAS COMPRESSOR MAGNETIC BEARING THRUST COLLAR WITH MOUNTING PILOTS - A thrust collar ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140112775 | FAN AND BEARING THEREOF - A bearing structure includes a non-metallic column-shaped main body having a through hole, an inner wall surrounding the through hole and an outer wall surrounding the inner wall. The outer wall has at least two protruding blocks extending outward and at least one groove, wherein the groove is arranged between the two neighboring protruding blocks. A fan includes a housing a stator winding, a bearing structure and a rotation piece. The housing has a base and an accommodating space. The stator winding is disposed in the accommodating space and surrounding the base. The bearing structure is disposed in the base. The rotation piece is disposed in the accommodating space, and has a rotation case, an axial shaft connected to the rotation case and a plurality of blades each connected to the rotation case. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112776 | BEARING DEVICE FOR TURBOCHARGER - A bearing for a turbocharger includes a bearing housing having a bearing portion of the turbocharger, a rotor shaft penetrating the interior of the bearing housing, a floating bush interposed between the bearing portion and the rotor shaft and configured to supply lubricating oil to an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface via an oil supply hole interconnecting the outer and inner peripheral surfaces, and a pressure receiving part for generating pressure by catching the flow of the lubricating oil, which is provided at a position on the inner peripheral surface of the floating bush not communicating with the oil supply hole. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112777 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING WAKE LOSSES IN A WINDFARM - A system for mitigating wake losses in a windfarm is disclosed. The system may include a first horizontal axis wind turbine configured to rotate in a first direction and a second horizontal axis wind turbine positioned adjacent to the first horizontal axis wind turbine. The second horizontal axis wind turbine configured to rotate in a second direction, wherein the first direction is opposite the second direction. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112778 | FLEXIBLE BLADES FOR WIND TURBINE DESIGN - Flag-type wind and/or water power generation features are described. Fluid-filled embodiments are described. The fluid may be employed for pumping effect and/or dynamic physical property change. Leading-edge and trailing-edge mounted flag architectures are described with various applications including flapping flag arrays and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs). | 2014-04-24 |
20140112779 | FEATURES FOR FLAG-TYPE POWER GENERATION - Flag-type wind and/or water power generation features are described. Fluid-filled embodiments are described. The fluid may be employed for pumping effect and/or dynamic physical property change. Leading-edge and trailing-edge mounted flag architectures are described with various applications including flapping flag arrays and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs). | 2014-04-24 |
20140112780 | WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes at least one blade having a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge that define an airfoil-shaped profile. The pressure side has a morphable region. The wind turbine also includes a control system configured to activate the morphable region to alter the airfoil-shaped profile and reduce negative lift generated by the blade when the blade is oriented at a negative lift angle. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112781 | CEILING MOUNTED VENTILATION FAN WITH ILLUMINATION - A ventilation fan with illumination includes a housing, a fan, and lighting equipment in the housing. The housing includes a first opening connected to an air outlet, the first opening communicating with a duct, and a second opening that communicates with an interior space, The lighting equipment includes a light, a cover in the housing that surrounds the light periphery, the cover reflecting light and transmitting the light into the space through the second opening, and a restrictor that restricts passage of air between the light periphery and the lighting cover. An air intake gap is provided between a lower end of the cover and an edge of the second opening and introduced through the second opening and the air intake gap, is discharged through the first opening into the duct, the edge of the second opening being located below the lower end of the cover. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112782 | PROPELLER WINDMILL FOR SMALL-SIZED POWER GENERATOR - Provided is a small-sized propeller windmill which can efficiently generate power even when a wing speed is low, has no possibility that the windmill is broken even when a strong wind blows, can stably ensure a weathercock direction of a base blade, and can suppress an environmental burden. In such a propeller windmill, the blade having a corrugated wing shape is supported in a cantilever manner by way of an elastic body, and the blade and the elastic body are made of paper or plastic. Further, to stably ensure the weathercock direction of the base blade, a weathercock stabilizing mechanism is arranged behind the base blade. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112783 | HORIZONTAL AXIS MULTIPLE STAGES WIND TURBINE - An HMSWT is disclosed which is constructed of successive cage type turbine assemblies. The multiple turbine assemblies are preferably induced into a reverse rotational movement from one another in a coupling effect. A first turbine assembly is propelled and forced into a rotational movement propelled by the oncoming wind which in turn induces a second, inner turbine assembly to rotate in an opposite and reverse direction. This coupling effect enables the rotational movement of two or more turbines with the same oncoming wind and airflow. The particular design of these multiple blades not only enhance the propelling force of the wind by increasing rotational movement, but simultaneously redirects the same airflow inward increasing the velocity of the airflow and propelling it onto the inner turbine assembly. | 2014-04-24 |