25th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140169855 | Crafting Apparatus Including a Workpiece Feed Path Bypass Assembly and Workpiece Feed Path Analyzer - A method of operating a crafting apparatus. The method includes moving a workpiece along a first feed path for printing on the workpiece with a printer and moving the workpiece along a second feed path for cutting the workpiece with a cutter. The first feed path bypasses a workpiece mover of the cutter. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169856 | ANTIPERSPIRANT WITH ANHYDROUS COMPOSITIONS - Anhydrous soft slid antiperspirant compositions include, relative in each case to the total weight of the composition,
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20140169857 | FLUID APPLICATOR DEVICE - A fluid applicator device comprises a reservoir and a stopper including a fastener collar and a closure member, the fastener collar being assembled on the neck and defining an orifice, the closure member being capable of closing the orifice and includes a fluid extractor and/or applicator element that extends along an axis through the orifice and into the reservoir. The fastener collar comprises an annular flange defining a peripheral edge defining the orifice, the annular flange including an inner flange wall and an outer flange wall that join together at the peripheral edge, the outer flange wall forming an outer dome having a top where the peripheral edge and the orifice are formed, the inner flange wall forming an inner dome having a top where the peripheral edge and the orifice are formed. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169858 | DEVICE FOR TAPPING AND INOCULATING TREES - The device for tapping and inoculating trees includes an elongate, main arm having an actuating mechanism attached to one end and a housing attached to the opposite end. A cutting mechanism extends from one side of the housing and a spray system is disposed in a recess in the housing. A universal actuator operates both the cutting mechanism and the spray system upon activation by the actuating mechanism. The cutting mechanism taps or scrapes the bark off the target branch and the spray system sprays a solution that stimulates the tapped area into producing more sap and sap of higher quality. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169859 | RESONANCE TESTING APPARATUS AND ARTICULATION ASSEMBLY - A resonance testing apparatus has a plurality of arms for supporting a workpiece. At least one of said arms incorporates an articulation assembly having: a strut, a joint element which is movable in response to movement of the strut, and a clamp arrangement for clamping the joint element. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is movable and a second condition in which the clamp arrangement acts on the joint element to damp or restrict movement of the strut. The assembly includes a seating for the joint element, and a biasing arrangement for the seating. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is arranged on the seating and is movable on the seating and a second condition in which the biasing arrangement acts on the seating to damp or restrict movement of the joint element on the seating. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169860 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING A BODY ONTO A ROD - A body has a portion suitable for receiving a snap-fitting member that cooperates with a portion of a rod engaged in the portion of the body, the snap-fitting member being shaped so as to occupy a first retracted position in which the body can be freely moved on the rod and a second locked position in which the body is translationally locked on the rod. The snap fitting member may automatically switch from a first retracted unlocked position to a second locked position without a user having to exert any manual pressure on the snap-fitting member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169861 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR IMPROVING BOND JOINT STRENGTH - A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169862 | METHOD FOR SEALING AN OXYGEN TRANSPORT MEMBRANE ASSEMBLY - An improved method of sealing a ceramic part to a solid part made of ceramic, metal, cermet or a ceramic coated metal is provided. The improved method includes placing a bond agent comprising an Al | 2014-06-19 |
20140169863 | Surface Contouring of a Weld Cap and Adjacent Base Metal Using Ultrasonic Impact Treatment - A method for forming a smooth interface between a weld cap and an adjacent base metal utilizing ultrasonic impact treatment. The method improves the geometric profile of a weld while imparting a compressive residual stress layer on the weld metal and base metal thereby alleviating the tensile residual stresses imparted to the metals during welding. The contouring process does not remove material, as in grinding, but plastically deforms the surface being treated producing a densified surface, in turn providing a smooth weld cap and base metal surface finish without the loss of base or weld metal thickness. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169864 | Landscape Edging Connector - Apparatuses and methods for connecting two segments of commercial landscape edging. Typically, landscape edging has a cylindrical portion that sits on or above the ground and a panel that inserts into the ground. A connector can be used to link together pieces of edging to form a continuous edge. In embodiments, a connector includes a body that can be inserted into the cylindrical portion of two pieces of landscape edging. The connector can include a ridge and a tab that extends from the body, such that when the body is inserted into the cylindrical portion of edging, the tab is adjacent to the panels of edging. One or more fasteners can be used to attach the edging panels to the tab of the connector, joining two pieces of edging via the connector. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169865 | LOCK DEVICE - A lock device that locks or unlocks a locking subject includes a lock member moved between a lock position where the lock member locks the locking subject and an unlock position where the lock member unlocks the unlocking subject and a movable transmission member that acts to move the lock member to at least the lock position. A guide mechanism is arranged between the transmission member and the lock member. The guide mechanism includes a sloped lock guide surface. The lock guide surface guides the lock member to the lock position when the transmission member moves in a first direction. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169866 | Fastening Arrangement of a Sensor Element on a Fastening Element of a Motor Vehicle - A fastening arrangement of a sensor element, in particular a camera, on a fastening element of a motor vehicle involves holding the sensor element on a holding element of the fastening element by means of a force generated by a spring region of a spring element and orientated in one direction. The spring element has a second spring region connected at least indirectly to the first spring region and running at angle to the first spring region, which the sensor element adjoins in a second direction that runs at an angle to the first direction. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169867 | CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connection system includes a sheet-metal part which is connected to a base plate. A connecting slot is formed in the base plate, and the sheet-metal part includes a connecting tab. The connecting tab includes a retaining region and a first stop. The connecting slot has a first end which faces towards and which is opposite the retaining region. The retaining region is inserted into the connecting slot in an assembly position. The retaining region includes a surface which engages an underside of the base plate in a connected position. The first stop is exposed in the assembly position. During the transition from the assembly position into the connected position, the first stop is inserted into the connecting slot and is brought into engagement with the first end of the connecting slot. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169868 | ROTATING DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING - A rotatable coupling is used with a replaceable developer cartridge and electrostatographic image devices. The coupling has a driven portion and a driving portion. The driven portion has a shaft with a connecting portion that has a plurality of helical involute teeth extending outwardly. The driving portion has an end with a gear shaft and a twisted recess in the gear shaft. The sides of the recess are engageable with the helical involute teeth so that the driving portion drives the driven portion and transmit torque. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169869 | Quick Assembling Furniture - The invention is directed to furniture such as of floor independently standing or wall mounted furniture, cabinetry, containers, boxes that can be lightweight, modular, easily assembled and disassembled. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169870 | CLAMPING CONNECTION FOR MOUNTING PLATE-LIKE COMPONENTS, IN PARTICULAR SOLAR MODULES - Clamping connection ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140169871 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a housing body and an attachment component that is inserted in a component containing space of the housing body. The attachment component has a side wall extending in an insertion direction of the attachment component into the component containing space. The housing body includes a provisionally retaining portion and a completely retaining portion. The attachment component has a first projection portion which is retained to the provisionally retaining portion at a provisionally retaining position. The attachment component has a second projection portion which is retained to the completely retaining portion at a completely retaining position. The side wall includes a wave shaped plate section having elasticity, and the wave shaped plate section has the first and second projection portions which are formed in a shape of a wave progressing along the insertion direction. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169872 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting device for expansion card includes a main body and a holding member. The holding member includes a fixing member mounted to the main body, and a pivoting member pivotably mounted to the fixing member. The pivoting member defines a slot to receive an end of an expansion card. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169873 | LOCK APPARATUS - A hook lever engages with a striker which enters as far as a deep side in an entering direction of the striker to hold the striker by moving from an opening position to an engagement position while being guided by a hook shaft provided on the deep side in the entering direction of the striker, and a guide lever is guided by the hook shaft and is biased from the deep side to an entrance side in the entering direction of the striker to restrict the movement of the hook lever towards the engagement position, while the guide lever is pressed against by the striker when the striker enters in the entering direction so as to move the hook lever to the engagement position, in such a state that the guide lever is partially overlapped on the hook lever. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169874 | LATCH APPARATUS - A latch apparatus brings a latch which is accommodated rotationally movably in a case made up of a base plate and a cover plate into engagement with a striker which enters an entrance groove in the case. A fastening member which fastens the case to a mount member so as to move relative to the striker is provided within a range defined by projecting an area which has a radius centering at the striker onto the case, the radius being equal to a distance to an outermost position of the latch which is in engagement with the striker. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169875 | PRECAST WALL SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems related to modular earth retaining wall systems. In one embodiment, among others, a precast retaining wall block configured for assembly into a retaining wall includes a front face portion, a web portion extending outwardly from a rear surface of the front face portion, a rear panel portion, and a geogrid material wrapped around at least a portion of the rear panel portion and extending outwardly from the rear panel portion. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169876 | EXPLOSION MITIGATING COVER - A manhole cover assembly configured to behave as a relief valve in an explosion event, opening so that fluid, such as air or explosive gas, may vent from an underground area. The manhole cover assembly may include a manhole cover and a frame, and may be configured to limit movement of the manhole cover with respect to the frame in response to increased pressure on the manhole cover. In one embodiment, the manhole cover may include legs having angled surfaces adapted to substantially center or guide the manhole cover in the frame while the manhole cover displaces to release pressure. In another embodiment, one or more legs slidable within the manhole cover to enable configuring the manhole cover between a restraint mode and a removal mode. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169877 | Safety Surface - A safety surface for use in a designated area of a playground or other activity area includes a primary shock absorbing layer formed with a plurality of bags, and a border arranged for placement along selected edges of the designated area. The bags are sized and shaped to abut adjacent bags, with a portion of the bags arranged to abut the border. Each of the bags is filled with a plurality of pieces of a shock absorbent material, and includes one or more internal dividers arranged to divide the interior of the bag into a plurality of interior compartments. A top layer is arranged to overlie the bags and arranged for securement to the border. The top layer may be formed by discrete tiles that are joined together along seams by an elongate channel connector. The border may be formed of border sections joined at articulating joints. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169878 | PERMEABLE SURFACE COVERING UNITS AND PERMEABLE SURFACE COVERING - A permeable surface covering unit comprises a top surface and at least two pairs of irregularly shaped mating sides, one or more passageways extending downwardly from the top surface, and at least one under channel connected to the passageways for retaining liquid, such as storm water. The sides of the unit preferably define an irregular rotational tessellation element. The passageways may comprise gaps or side cavities between units and/or core cavities or other passageways within the unit. Optional undercuts may be provided in the core cavities. Pervious material plugs are cast into the cavities extending into the channel or undercut. Thereby the plug is locked into the cavity like a rivet and resists being dislodged by mechanical or hydraulic forces. A permeable surface embodiment comprises a combination of pervious and impervious units, wherein the ratio of permeable to impermeable units and resulting surface absorption rate may be adjusted. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169879 | Co-Polymer Soil Subgrade Binders - This invention is in the field of road construction as it relates to improving the quality and lifetime of asphalt roads and pavement surfaces. The invention relates to methods and compositions utilizing co-polymers in combination with soil to form improved subgrade soil binder compositions for supporting asphalt roads and pavement surfaces. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169880 | Method of Forming an Inlaid Pattern in an Asphalt Surface from Preformed Template Isometries - This application relates to a method of forming multiple inlaid patterns to complete a final predetermined rotational pattern onto or into a pavement surface. The pattern may be selected for functional or decorative purposes. In one embodiment the method includes the steps of providing a first template created of multiple blocks with portions of rotational isometric patterns having a predetermined pattern; impressing the first template into the pavement surface when the pavement surface is in a pliable state forming an impression therein; removing the first template from the pavement surface exposing the impression; providing a grid having a predetermined pattern matching the pattern of the first template; inserting the grid into the impression; and fixing the grid in position within the impression to form the inlaid pattern thereby creating multiple blocks of said portions of said patterns such that rotational isometric patterns form a final rotational predetermined isometric patterned preform. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169881 | SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, for example, a road finisher, comprising a vehicle chassis and having a tandem axle unit and a single wheel on each side of the vehicle, wherein each tandem axle unit comprises a twin axle carrier and also a regulating device, by means of which the twin axle carrier can be pivoted relatively to the vehicle chassis. Each tandem axle unit is mounted on a lever arm, which is mounted for rotation about a pivot axle on the vehicle chassis, and which is engaged by the regulating device. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169882 | ADJUSTABLE SIZING BAR FOR ROTARY MIXERS - A machine for receiving a ground layer, breaking up the ground layer into pieces, and producing a reclaimed layer incorporating the pieces, the machine including: a frame; a rotor coupled to the frame; a mixing chamber coupled to the frame and at least partially surrounding the rotor, the mixing chamber having an interior surface; a first member coupled to the interior surface and having an edge, the first member being moveable between a first position and a second position; and a gap length between the edge and the rotor, the gap length including: a first length when the first member is in the first position; and a second length when the first member is in the second position, the second length being greater than the first length. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169883 | Self-Actuating Shoreline Flood Guard - A series of self-actuating flood guard units each including a buoyant gate flanked by a pair of the boundary walls and pivotable about a horizontal axis transverse to the flanking boundary walls runs along a shoreline of an adjacent body of water The axis is located at a selected elevation above ground inundated by the body water and is selected to cause the gate to buoyantly rotate upwardly between the boundary walls on rise of water above the selected elevation. The extent of rotation is limited by a restraint acting on the gate. The series of units may be continuous or contiguous and act as a whole to prevent onshore flooding from a rise of the body of water at the shoreline. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169884 | FLUIDIFIED INERT MATERIAL SPREADING DEVICE FOR BURYING AN UNDERWATER PIPELINE, AND METHOD OF SPREADING FLUIDIFIED INERT MATERIAL OVER AN UNDERWATER PIPELINE - A fluidified inert material spreading device configured to bury a pipeline in a body of water is configured to travel in the body of water in a travelling direction along and over the pipeline, and has a hull, which extends along a longitudinal axis, houses at least one expansion chamber for fluidified inert material, is connected to at least one feed port to feed the fluidified inert material to the expansion chamber, and has a quantity or number of outlet ports configured to release the fluidified inert material from the expansion chamber, close to the pipeline, and which as a whole define a flow cross section greater than the flow cross section of the feed port. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169885 | MARINE PIPELINE-INSTALLATION TOWER AND TENSIONING ASSEMBLY - A marine pipeline-installation tower comprising at least two opposing legs, and one or more tensioning assemblies supported by the opposing legs for surrounding and supporting an intermediate pipeline during installation, at least one of the intermediate tensioning assemblies comprising two or more discrete segments, the segments being moveable between: a closed position wherein the segments are conjoined to form an enclosing pipeline annulus able to support the pipeline between the legs of the tower; and an open position wherein at least two of the segments are disconnected and separate. In this way, a better clearance is achievable between the parts of the segments able to form the enclosing pipeline annulus when the segments are in their open position, because the segments are able to be disconnected and separate despite still being supported within the limited room between the fixed legs of the tower. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169886 | LATERAL REINSTATEMENT CUTTER AND SINGLE ACCESS POINT METHOD OF USE - A pivot drive, a pivot, a cutter drive, a cutting head, and a camera are mounted to a base, and a remote control system operates the pivot drive to pivot the cutter drive from a stored to a use position, operates the cutter drive to rotationally drive the cutting head, and operates the camera to provide images of the cutting head used to cut out blockages at lateral connections of relined pipes. The camera and the cutting head are positioned in a spaced apart relationship facing each other, with the base extending beyond the cutting head sufficiently to provide this spacing. Optionally, the camera is mounted to a trailing portion of the base and the cutter drive is mounted to a leading portion, with control lines for the pivot and cutter drives routed back past but retained separated from the cutting head to avoid damage. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169887 | TENSIONER LATCH WITH PIVOTING SEGMENTED BASE - A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a plurality of lower latch segments, each having a base that is pivotally connected to the platform. After applying tension to the tubular member, the segments pivot inward to form an annular lower latch ring having an inner diameter less than an outer diameter of the upper latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch ring, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169888 | Method And An Apparatus For Attenuating Pressure Pulses - An apparatus and a method for attenuating water pressure pulses generated during sea piling when a percussion mechanism is used, including the stage of driving at least one pile into an earth by a percussion mechanism, while along at least a part of its axial extension, the pile is surrounded by water and at least partly by a tubular outer sleeve; and at least one gas-filled space is provided between the inner periphery of the outer sleeve and the outer periphery of the pile. The apparatus includes mechanisms for providing the gas-filled space. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169889 | TRENCH SHORING APPARATUSES - Trench shoring apparatuses configured to be moved by construction equipment and including major vertical arms, struts attached to the lower ends of the major vertical arms, connectors rigidly connected to the major vertical arms proximate the upper ends of the major vertical arms, the connectors being configured to detachably couple with the construction equipment. In some examples, struts include strut arms movably supported by the major vertical arm and strut actuators configured to selectively extend and retract the strut arm laterally across trenches, the strut arms being configured to pair with shoring plates proximate outer ends. In some examples, connectors include first retaining arms and second retaining arms extending transverse to the major vertical arm. In some examples, connectors include metallic rings defining openings sized to receive projections of construction equipment. Some examples include remote control receivers and remote control transmitters in electronic communication with the remote control receivers. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169890 | TOOLHOLDER ASSEMBLY WITH INTERNAL COOLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A toolholder assembly includes a toolholder body having a coolant passage and a cutting insert seated within a recess of the body. The cutting insert includes an insert orifice extending between a top face and a bottom face that aligns with the coolant passage. A lock pin includes a lock pin orifice that aligns with and is in fluid communication with the coolant passage of the body. The lock pin orifice has an outlet port to allow the fluid to flow through the lock pin orifice and exit through the outlet port. A lock pin ring includes a coolant port in fluid communication with the outlet port of the lock pin to effectively discharge cooling fluid in the direction of a cutting area of the cutting insert. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169891 | Tool For The Cutting Machining Of Workpieces And Process For Coating Substrate Bodies - The invention relates to a tool having at least one layer of Ti | 2014-06-19 |
20140169892 | Cutting Tool and Replaceable Cutting Head Having Spiral Driven Surfaces Therefor - A replaceable cutting head includes a forward cutting portion and a rearward mounting portion. The mounting portion includes a male coupling member that protrudes rearwardly from a base surface. The male coupling member includes three circumferentially spaced apart head fixation members, where each head fixation member has a head peripheral surface that spirals inwardly in a direction against the direction of rotation and diverges. A tool holder includes a female coupling member extends rearwardly from a holder forward surface. The female coupling member includes three circumferentially spaced apart holder fixation members, where each holder fixation member has a holder peripheral surface that diverges rearwardly. When a cutting tool, which includes said cutting head and tool holder, is in a locked position, the male coupling member of the replaceable cutting head is removably retained within the female coupling member of the tool holder by means of a self-lock mechanism. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169893 | CUTTING INSERTS AND CUTTING TOOL SYSTEMS HAVING SINUSOIDAL AND HELICAL CUTTING EDGES - A cutting tool system is designed to have a combined sinusoidal-shaped and helical-shaped cutting edge formed by an assembly of aligned common cutting inserts each having a sinusoidal and helical cutting edge. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169894 | Modular Cutting Insert and Method of Making Same - A cutting insert for use on a tool body includes a first member formed in a predetermined shape and a second member formed separate from the first member in a second predetermined shape and coupled to the first member. At least one of the first member or the second member comprise a number of cutting portions adapted to perform cutting operations on a workpiece. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169895 | PRECISION BORE MACHINE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A PRECISE BORE - A bore machine for producing a very precise bore, as well as a method of producing a very precise bore in a workpiece. The bore machine has a main drive that drives the spindle rotationally as well as travel along the axial direction and an auxiliary drive that provides an oscillating motion in the axial direction that is overlayed over the forward travel motion of the spindle. The auxiliary drive has a first element with a wave-shaped surface and that is movable relative to a second element. During relative motion between the first and second elements, one element is forced to follow the peaks and valleys of the wave-shaped surface, thereby generating the oscillating motion. The auxiliary drive is driven such, that the relative motion between the two elements is at most 30% of the rotational speed of the spindle. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169896 | Metal-Cutting Tool, In Particular Reaming Tool - The reaming tool ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140169897 | PORTABLE ATTACHMENT FOR ALIGNING A POWER TOOL AND METHOD - An aligning attachment includes a support aligned relative to a workpiece by a base and a collar slidably connected to the support. The aligning attachment is connected to a power tool and the power tool is guided toward the workpiece by the collar. The translation of the power tool is controlled by a control force applied to a lever pivotally connected to the collar. The lever cooperates with the support to transfer the control force to the support and the collar to counteract an input force applied to the power tool. The control force and associated reaction forces on the support and the lever lie approximately in the same plane. A user controls the translation of the power tool device by increasing or decreasing the control force applied to the lever. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169898 | TWIST DRILL AND METHOD OF DRILLING COMPOSITE MATERIALS, USE AND METHOD REGRINDING AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A twist drill for drilling composite materials includes a shank; a drill body; a drill tip having a cutting edge, a chisel edge, and a secondary chisel edge, wherein the secondary chisel angle of the drill tip is 145° to 165 and the point angle is 70° to 100°; and a flute extending from the drill tip to the drill body. The flute has a constant helix, and the helix angle of the flute being selected from the range 45° to 55°. A method of drilling a composite material comprising fibres uses the twist drill of the present embodiment. Suitably, the composite material is carbon fibre reinforced plastic or glass fibre reinforced plastic, and optionally being a laminate material such that the method comprises stack drilling. Embodiments achieve a combination of good hole quality, good tool life and good hole size spread. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169899 | LOW PROFILE TURBINE MAINTENANCE DEVICE - Systems and devices adapted to provide a low profile drilling and reaming tool/device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes: a base housing; a fixture head connected to the base housing, the fixture head including an aperture therethrough; a rotational connector disposed within the aperture and configured to rotate within the aperture; and a fixture slidingly connected to the fixture head via the rotational connector, the fixture extending through the aperture. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169900 | Vibration damper for hole machining apparatus - A vibration damper for a drill tube of a hole machining apparatus includes a closed loop bi-directional adjustment mechanism, which operates from a single side of the damper. The closed loop mechanism ensures that the position of the clamping sleeve has a one-to-one relationship with the adjustment mechanism, which enables controlled adjustment of the clamping force to be performed. Locating the adjustment mechanism at one side of the clamping sleeve facilitates re-tooling, e.g. replacing the clamping sleeve if a larger diameter drill tube is to be used. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169901 | MILLING METHOD FOR MACHINING METALLIC MEMBER - A milling method for machining a metallic member to provide a finished appearance is provided. A metallic member is positioned on a worktable. The metallic member includes a top portion and a peripheral sidewall. The peripheral sidewall includes an end edge. After rotation, the milling cutter is rotated and resists the peripheral sidewall of the metallic member. The milling cutter is moved along a predetermined path, and the milling cutter machines the metallic member to achieve a required shape and finish. The worktable rotates the metallic member to enable the end edge of the peripheral sidewall to face the milling cutter, and the milling cutter chamfers the end edge along a predetermined path, while simultaneously controlling a feed of the milling cutter relative to the metallic member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169902 | SPINDLE JIG AND AUTO PALLET-CHANGEABLE MACHINING CENTER HAVING THE SAME - A spindle jig and a machining center having the same are disclosed. The machining center includes a spindle jig installed to be movable, a guide rail mounted to guide and move the spindle jig, a spindle that is fitted and supported on the spindle jig, and is equipped with a processing tool and rotates the processing tool, a column on which the spindle jig is mounted, an auto pallet changer equipped with materials, and transferring the materials to a processing area or a non-processing area, a splash guard rotated integrally with the auto pallet exchanger, mounted to be tiltable at a predetermined angle and separating the processing area from the non-processing area, and an upper cover installed to be rotatable on the movement path of the spindle jig along the guide rail. Accordingly, the replacement of the spindle can be quick and easy. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169903 | System and Method for Modularization of a Schnabel Car - A system and method for modularization of a Schnabel car is disclosed herein. Specifically disclosed is a modular Schnabel car comprising two Schnabel sections, each connectable to and capable of supporting a load. The Schnabel sections can comprise a Schnabel arm comprising an arm base and arm end, in which the end is connectable to the load. Furthermore, the Schnabel sections can comprise a load spreader having a spreader apex and a plurality of spreader bases and a first quick connect system that connects the arm base to a spreader apex. The load spreader can comprise a span bolster. The first quick connect system can comprise a first connector connected to the arm base and a second connector attached to a spreader apex. The first connector can be mateable with the second connector. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169904 | System and Method for Modularization of a Schnabel Car - An improved Schnabel car is described herein. Specifically disclosed is an improved Schnabel car comprising two Schnabel sections connectable to and capable of supporting a load. The Schnabel sections can comprise said Schnabel a Schnabel arm comprising an arm base and an arm end connectable to a load. The improved Schnabel car can also additionally comprise a load spreader having a spreader apex and a plurality of spreader bases, where the spreader apex connects the arm base to the spreader apex. Furthermore, the improved Schnabel car can comprise span bolsters having a bolster apex, each of which can be connected to at least one of the spreader bases, and bolster bases, each of which can be connected to bolster rail cars with bolster rails together comprising more than 36 axles. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169905 | APPARATUS FOR THE SECURING OF A LOAD - The invention relates to an apparatus for the securing of a load at a load bed, said load bed having at least one longitudinal groove including at least one undercut; said apparatus comprising a clamping mechanism, said clamping mechanism comprising an actuation element and an adapter element having at least one engagement means which can be guided into the longitudinal groove, wherein the engagement means of the adapter element can be brought into engagement with the undercut of the longitudinal groove in a shape-matched and force-transmitting manner by means of the actuation element. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169906 | Cargo Area Divider Assembly - A pickup truck cargo area separator is provided that operably divides the cargo area of a pickup truck into distinct segments using slidably adjustable members. A first member is positioned laterally across a pickup truck cargo area, while a second member slidably connects to the first member to form a T-shaped divider assembly. The T-shaped assembly separates the cargo area into three defined zones. The members are lengthwise adjustable using a telescoping construction and are lockable in a static state once deployed, wherein the members abut against the interior surfaces of the cargo area to remain in place during use. End caps positioned on the lateral member ensure a tight fitment thereof across the cargo bed, while the height of the members act as internal barriers within the cargo area for confining cargo items in specific zones during transport. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169907 | Blind Nut - A blind nut mountable in mounted members such as panels of a wide range of thicknesses. The blind nut includes an internal threading portion, a hollow tube-shaped portion adjacent to the threading portion, and an open flange formed in the tube-shaped portion on the end opposite the internal threading. The internal threading portion and the tube-shaped portion are inserted into a mounting hole in a mounted member, and a section of the tube-shaped portion is plastically deformed to enlarge the diameter in order to grip the mounted member between the deformed enlarged-diameter portion and the flange, and mount the blind nut in the mounted member. The tube-shaped portion has a tapered portion adjacent to the internal threading portion, and a cylindrical straight portion adjacent to the flange. The tapered portion and the straight portion are plastically deformed to widen their diameter and mount the blind nut on the mounted member. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169908 | NUT PLATE FASTENER WITH ELONGATED FASTENER APERTURE - A nut plate fastener includes a basket and a nut. The basket includes a web that extends laterally between a plurality of lipped flanges. The web and the lipped flanges form a channel that extends longitudinally through the basket. The web includes a fastener aperture, with an elongated cross-sectional geometry, that extends vertically through the web. The nut is arranged within the channel and aligned longitudinally with the fastener aperture. The lipped flanges retain the nut laterally and vertically within the channel. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169909 | BONDING WASHER - A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169910 | LOCKING LUG NUT SYSTEM - A locking lug nut system includes a primary locking lug nut, a secondary locking lug nut, and a key. The locking lug nuts each have non-hexagonal irregular key surfaces and the key has a non-hexagonal key element engageable with the key surface of at least one of the locking lug nuts. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169911 | SEALER, FASTENER, BOLT AND METHOD OF FABRICATING BOLT - The invention provides a sealer to be used for a bolt including a sprayed preservative coating coated onto at least a threaded portion. The sealer contains a wax therein in the range of 1 to 10 mass % both inclusive. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169912 | FIXING DEVICE FOR A FURNITURE FITTING - The invention relates to a fixing device for fixing a furniture fitting to an item of furniture, which furniture fitting is able to be fixed to the item of furniture using said fixing device, selectively using a left-hand or a right-hand furniture-fitting side. Said device comprises: —a connecting element and—a fixing body that has a through-passage, the connecting element being at least partially arranged in said through-passage, being movable in a limited manner relative to the fixing body, and comprising at least two connecting element stops as well as two connecting element regions for fixing said furniture fitting to the item of furniture. At least two stops are designed in or on the fixing body, and when in the assembly position, one of these two stops corresponds, in each case, to one of the two connecting element stops. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169913 | WASHER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AXIAL BEARING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a washer arrangement for an axial bearing arrangement, particularly in a motor vehicle gearbox, having a first sector element and at least a second sector element, which complement one another to form an annular retaining washer. The retaining washer comprises an inner circumference and an outer circumference. The washer arrangement has a locking ring, which is arranged around the outer circumference of the retaining washer. The locking ring is wound from a wire. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169914 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONTAINER BODIES FROM METAL SHEET - In the field of manufacturing container bodies by means of resistance seam welding machines, at least a disturbance variable is collected, particularly errors in cutting the metal sheet. Because of this collection of disturbance variables, at least a control variable is automatically changed in order to compensate or to diminish the influence of the disturbance variable on the welding seam quality. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169915 | DEEP-DRAWING PACKAGING MACHINE WITH ELECTROMOTIVE LIFTING GEAR - The invention relates to a deep-drawing packaging machine with a lifting gear for a forming station, sealing station or cutting station, wherein the lifting gear provides guides and lifting spindles which are arranged outside a collision region of a movable tool. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169916 | MACHINE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING MATERIAL - A machine is capable of loading and unloading materials from a product. The product is capable of loading the materials and ejecting the materials. The machine includes a containing device and a transferring device. The containing device includes a containing assembly for receiving the materials; and an ejecting assembly for driving the materials out of the containing assembly. The transferring device is positioned between the product and the containing device. The transferring device transfers the materials ejected from the containing assembly to the product and transfers the materials ejected from the product to the containing device. When the transferring device releases the materials, the materials are capable of sliding into the containing assembly. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169917 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF ITEMS - An automated storage system for the temporary storage of items. The system includes at least one conveyor belt, at least one storage room, and a mechanical movement unit for transferring the items from the conveyor belt to the storage room and from the storage room to the conveyor belt. The storage room includes a plurality of removable compartments for containing the items. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169918 | Load and Lift Roof Rack - A roof rack for loading and unloading cargo to and from the roof of a motor vehicle is described. The roof rack is characterized by enabling the cargo to be loaded at an accessible height and then lifted onto the roof of the motor vehicle while the cargo is maintained in a fixed position. In another embodiment, the cargo is reoriented from a first orientation to a second orientation during the loading and unloading procedure. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169919 | SOLENOID OPERATED CIRCUIT - A solenoid operated circuit comprises a solenoid switch having a solenoid coil for moving one or more electrical contacts from a first position to a second position to switch an electrical motor ON/OFF, and a solenoid controller that includes an arc suppression circuit that mitigates a reverse self-induced voltage from the electrical motor thereby suppressing electrical arcing on switch contacts. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169920 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS FOR ELONGATE OBJECTS - A transport apparatus for moving an elongated object includes a trailer frame with a tilting rear frame section pivotally attached to a front frame section. Rear wheels are mounted under the rear frame section rearward of the tilt axis, and an actuator pivots the rear frame section upward about the tilt axis from a horizontal lowered position to a vertical raised position. An engagement mechanism on a rear end of the rear frame section rearward of the rear wheels moves downward into engagement with a receiver on the object when the rear frame section moves upward. When the rear frame section moves upward to the raised position adjacent to the object, the rear wheels are raised above the ground. A lock secures the object to the tilting rear frame. Moving the tilting rear frame section downward moves the object downward to a horizontal transport position resting on the trailer frame. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169921 | CARGO CARRIER - A cargo carrier is provided that includes a load carrying platform, a retractable front axle and a retractable rear axle. The cargo carrier further includes a pivotal handle operatively connected to front and rear axles that when activated retracts or un-retracts the front and rear axles. A removable/pivotal handle attached to a front of the cargo carrier for transporting the cargo carrier. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169922 | CART WITH LIFTING SYSTEM AND OMNIDIRECTIONAL WHEELS - A cart for transport of heavy objects is provided. The cart has a frame supported by four omnidirectional wheels above a support surface. The frame may be adapted with a lift mechanism configured to lift a planar top surface, or, a piece of machinery adapted to engage with the lift mechanism. The omnidirectional wheels allow for movement of the cart in any direction by pushing in that direction. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169923 | WHEEL LOADER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WHEEL LOADER - A traction force control section of a wheel loader, when the determination conditions are satisfied during traction force control, increases the maximum traction force. The determination conditions include that the wheel loader is performing an excavation operation, that the vehicle speed is less than or equal to a prescribed speed threshold value, that the amount of operation of the accelerator operating member is equal to or more than a prescribed accelerator threshold value, and that the amount of operation of the inching operating member is less than or equal to a prescribed inching operation threshold value. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169924 | MICRO DEVICE TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH PIVOT MOUNT - Systems and methods for transferring a micro device from a carrier substrate are disclosed. In an embodiment, a micro pick up array mount includes a pivot platform to allow a micro pick up array to automatically align with a carrier substrate. Deflection of the pivot platform may be detected to control further movement of the micro pick up array. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169925 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING PLATE-SHAPED MEMBER WITH INTERLEAVING PAPER THEREON - In a system for transferring a plate-shaped member with interleaving paper thereon, a suction adhesion device included in a suction adhesion unit includes suction pads that adhere to a surface of a glass plate by suction with interleaving paper in between the surface and the suction pads; an air blowing device blows air between the adhered glass plate and a glass plate positioned below the adhered glass plate; a robot moves the suction adhesion unit; a clamping device includes a pair of pushing members that are arranged at both sides, respectively, of the glass plates and move toward the glass plates to come close to each other; and at least before the suction adhesion unit lifts the adhered glass plate, a controller causes the pair of pushing members to move to push protruding portions of pieces of interleaving paper, the protruding portions protruding from the sides of the glass plates. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169926 | SAMPLE CONTAINMENT UNIT AND PROCESS - A sample containment unit and sample containment process are disclosed. The sample containment unit includes a sample containment region, a body extending around the sample containment region, and an access portion configured to selectively enclose the sample containment region. The body includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a foam positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall. The inner wall and the outer wall are a continuous piece of polymeric material. The sample containment process includes positioning a sample in a sample containment unit and transporting the sample containment unit. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169927 | MICRO PICK UP ARRAY WITH INTEGRATED PIVOT MOUNT - Systems and methods for transferring a micro device from a carrier substrate are disclosed. In an embodiment, a micro pick up array structure allows the micro pick up array to automatically align with the carrier substrate. Deflection of the micro pick up array may be detected to control further movement of the micro pick up array. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169928 | INFLATABLE LIFT CYLINDER - A method of handling a generally cylindrical conduit includes positioning a lift cylinder within the generally cylindrical conduit. The lift cylinder includes an inflatable bag, an inflation port, and an attachment point. The method also includes connecting a fluid source to the inflation port, inflating the inflatable bag with the fluid source such that an outer surface of the inflatable bag engages an inner surface of the generally cylindrical conduit, connecting a winch to the attachment point, and moving the lift cylinder and the generally cylindrical conduit with the winch. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169929 | TRANSPORT ARM, TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND TRANSPORT METHOD - A transport arm including a holding unit that holds a substrate by vacuum adsorption. The holding unit has an air discharge port and an adsorption member formed so as to surround the air discharge port. The adsorption member is a squeeze packing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169930 | SELF-PROPELLED TROLLEY - The invention describes a self-propelled trolley for handling a wind-turbine blade, which trolley comprises a driving device for propelling the trolley between locations; and a lifting device, which lifting device is realised to raise and lower the wind-turbine blade. The invention also describes a method of handling a wind-turbine blade, which method comprises the steps of positioning a self-propelled trolley according to any of the preceding claims at a point underneath the wind-turbine blade; actuating a lifting device of the self-propelled trolley to raise or lower the wind-turbine blade; and controlling a driving device of the self-propelled trolley to propel the trolley between locations. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169931 | SLIDE TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140169932 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A CONVEYANCE RATE OF GRAIN OF AN UNLOADER SYSTEM - A method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system, including providing a grain holding device and an unloader in communication with the grain holding device, the unloader having an inlet for receiving grain from the grain holding device and an outlet for discharging grain. An apparatus within the grain holding device is operable for controllably feeding grain within the grain holding device to the unloader. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with a power source of the apparatus, and comparing the parameter of the power source to a maximum predetermined threshold value. The method includes automatically controlling the conveyance rate of grain of the apparatus to the unloader. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169933 | Vertical Axis Windmill with Passive Over-Speed Protection - A windmill is disclosed having over speed protection. In a preferred embodiment, the vanes are symmetric, curved metal sheets, with each vane's shape having a circular arc corresponding to its portion of the cylindrical support structure. Each vane is mounted with a large leading portion exposed to the wind. The imbalance of surface area causes the wind to push the vane open when moving downwind and push the vane closed when moving upwind. During periods of high rotational speed, the off-axis centers of mass cause each vane to rotate towards a closed position under centrifugal force. Once the critical speed is reached, the vanes fully close as they pass through the upwind side. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169934 | ANTI-ICE SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR INLET GUIDE VANES - Disclosed is a gas turbine engine including a plurality of inlet guide vanes. The gas turbine engine further includes an inlet case supporting each of the plurality of inlet guide vanes, and the inlet case is provided with at least one passageway in communication with a source of fluid. The at least one passageway is configured to communicate the fluid to each of the plurality of inlet guide vanes. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169935 | LIGHTWEIGHT SHROUDED FAN BLADE - A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an axis. Each of the plurality of fan blades includes a mid-span shroud and a speed change device in communication with the fan. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169936 | METHOD FOR DETECTING HEAT-DISSIPATING AIR FLOW AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method for detecting heat-dissipating air flow is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: detecting whether a reset command is input; if the reset command is input, resetting a wind pressure standard value according to the reset command; if the reset command is not input, controlling a fan to operate at full speed according to a start signal; detecting the wind pressure of a heat-dissipating air flow after controlling the fan to operate at full speed to acquire a wind pressure value; determining whether the wind pressure value is equal to the wind pressure standard value; and generating a warning signal if the wind pressure value is not equal to the wind pressure standard value. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169937 | MIXER-EJECTOR TURBINE WITH ANNULAR AIRFOILS - Example embodiments are directed to fluid turbines that include a turbine shroud, a rotor and an ejector shroud. The turbine shroud includes an inlet, an outlet, a leading edge and a trialing edge. The leading edge of the turbine shroud can be round and the trialing edge of the turbine shroud can include linear faceted segments. The rotor can be disposed within the turbine shroud and can define a rotor plane. The turbine shroud can provide a first portion of a fluid stream to the rotor plane via the inlet of the turbine shroud. The ejector shroud can provide a second portion of the fluid stream to the outlet of the turbine shroud via an open area. An example method of operating a fluid turbine is also provided. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169938 | TURBINE PURGE FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD OF OPERATION - A system configured to precisely control and/or modulate purge flow in a power plant system (e.g., a gas turbine) during operation is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: at least one computing device adapted to control a purge flow in a gas turbine by performing actions comprising: obtaining operational data from the gas turbine; determining an inferred gas path pressure value for the gas turbine; determining an allowable purge flow for the gas turbine as a function of the operational data and the inferred gas path pressure value; and adjusting the purge flow based upon the allowable purge flow determination. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169939 | AIR FILTER ATTACHMENT FOR SIDE CHANNEL COMPRESSOR - The invention first relates to an air filter attachment ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140169940 | SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A pump with high performance and cleanability includes a casing having a smaller volute and a larger volute; a space between an outer circumference of an impeller and a starting end of the smaller volute being greater than that of the larger volute, generating a circulating flow of self-priming water from the smaller volute to the larger volute; and a diffusing part of the larger volute being formed into an upright, cylindrical self-priming water separating chamber guiding the self-priming water from the smaller volute to flow in for air-water separation. An inner circumference part of the casing is formed concentric with the outer circumference of the impeller with a predetermined space therebetween; defining members are protrusively disposed on the inner circumference part of the casing so as to define the shapes of the two volutes; and the self-priming water separating chamber is made attachable to and detachable from the casing. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169941 | FORWARD COMPARTMENT BAFFLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A GEARED TURBOFAN ENGINE - A baffle within a gas turbine engine includes a cylindrical flange with a multiple of holes at least partially therearound. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169942 | WATER PUMP - A water pump that minimizes defects in which cooling water flows externally is provided. The water pump is provided with a rotating shaft supported by a body via a bearing, an impeller that is disposed at one end of the rotating shaft, and a seal member that is disposed between the impeller and the bearing. A drain passage that sandwiches the seal member and communicates with a space formed on the opposite side of the impeller is formed in the body, and a reservoir is formed downstream from the drain passage. At an upper position of a wall portion that forms the reservoir, a drain hole is formed, and a water-absorbing planar member is positioned in the reservoir. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169943 | COMPONENTS WITH POROUS METAL COOLING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate with an outer surface and at least one interior space and machining the substrate to selectively remove a portion of the substrate and define one or more cooling supply holes therein. Each of the one or more cooling supply holes is in fluid communication with the at least one interior space. The method further includes disposing an open cell porous metallic layer on at least a portion of the substrate. The open cell porous metallic layer is in fluid communication with the one or more cooling supply holes. A coating layer is disposed on the open cell porous metallic layer. The coating layer having formed therein one or more cooling exit holes in fluid communication with the open cell porous metallic layer. The substrate, the one or more cooling supply holes, the open cell porous metallic layer and the cooling exit holes providing a cooling network for a component. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169944 | Debris Filter for Motor Cooling Inlet on Ram Air Fan - A ram air fan has a fan impeller and a motor. The impeller and motor are mounted within a housing. An inlet header delivers air to an inlet for the fan. An air supply system delivers air from an internal cavity of the inlet header to the motor and air bearings. The air supply system includes a conduit extending through the housing. A connection from the conduit extends from a J-shaped tube mounted within the inlet header. The J-shaped tube extends to a remote end, with a perforated member positioned on the remote end. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169945 | Wind Wing Electrical Generator - The Wind Wing Electric Generator is a apparatus for inexpensively converting oscillating rotating mechanical energy into electrical energy. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169946 | EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER - An exhaust-gas turbocharger ( | 2014-06-19 |
20140169947 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER EQUIPPED WITH VARIABLE NOZZLE MECHANISM - It is intended to achieve weight reduction and production reduction of a nozzle mount for pivotably supporting a drive ring constituting a variable nozzle mechanism, and is characterized by: providing on an end face of a guide part | 2014-06-19 |
20140169948 | SYSTEM FOR TURBOMACHINE VANE CONTROL - A gas turbine system includes a compressor. The compressor has a plurality of inlet guide vanes disposed at an inlet of the compressor. Furthermore, the compressor may have at least one unison ring coupled to a plurality of variable stator vanes disposed between the inlet and an outlet of the compressor. The gas turbine system includes a first actuator that may adjust a first pitch of the plurality of inlet guide vanes and a second actuator that may adjust a second pitch of the plurality of variable stator vanes. A first electric motor may drive the first actuator, while a second electric motor may drive the second actuator. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169949 | STOPPER STRUCTURE FOR REGULATING OPENING DEGREE OF NOZZLE VANE IN TURBOCHARGER | 2014-06-19 |
20140169950 | VARIABLE VANE HAVING BODY FORMED OF FIRST MATERIAL AND TRUNNION FORMED OF SECOND MATERIAL - A variable vane includes a variable vane body that has an airfoil portion. The variable vane body is formed of a first material. A trunnion is attached at one end of the variable vane body. The trunnion includes a pivot formed of a second, different material. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169951 | COMPRESSOR MOTOR HOUSING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A compressor motor housing includes an aft region having a radially inner surface defining an inner diameter and a radially outer surface defining an outer diameter. Also included is an O-ring groove extending around at least a portion of the aft region within the radially outer surface, the O-ring groove. The O-ring groove includes a groove width, a groove depth and a groove diameter, wherein a width ratio defined by the groove width in relation to the groove diameter ranges from about 0.0257 to about 0.0272. The O-ring groove also includes an axially forward face, an axially aft face and a circumferential face disposed radially outwardly from the radially inner surface. The compressor motor housing further includes an O-ring seal simultaneously disposed in contact with the axially forward face, the axially aft face and the circumferential face. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169952 | DIRECT-DRIVE WIND TURBINE - A direct driven wind turbine and a main bearing used in such a wind turbine is provided. A rotor of the wind turbine is directly connected with a rotating drive train of the wind turbine, the rotating drive train is directly connected with a rotor of an electrical generator of the wind turbine. The rotating drive train is connected with a stationary part of the wind turbine via at least one bearing, which allows the rotation of the drive train in relation to the stationary part. The at least one bearing is a plain bearing and the bearing is a tapered bearing, which comprises at least one conical shaped sliding surface. | 2014-06-19 |
20140169953 | DRUM SEAL - A gas turbine engine comprising at least one drum pack having two or more annular discs | 2014-06-19 |
20140169954 | CENTRIFUGAL IMPELLER AND TURBOMACHINE - A centrifugal turbomachine comprising a casing, a rotor assembly comprising at least one centrifugal impeller for a fluid flowing from an inlet side to an outlet side of the impeller, and an eye seal extending between an impeller eye of the centrifugal impeller and the casing for preventing the fluid from leaking between the casing and the centrifugal impeller, wherein the eye seal comprises at least a first portion toward the inlet side and a last portion toward the outlet side of the impeller, the last portion being smaller in diameter than the first portion. | 2014-06-19 |