28th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170198766 | CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR DOG CLUTCH - A dog clutch includes: a first rotational member; a second rotational member; a clutch member; an electromagnetic coil; and a position detecting portion. A control method for the dog clutch, includes: supplying an exciting current to the electromagnetic coil when the clutch member is moved from the non-connecting position toward the connecting position; and promptly reducing the exciting current when the position detecting portion detects that the clutch member has moved to the connecting position. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198767 | TEMPERATURE-BASED CLUTCH PROTECTION FROM CENTRIFUGAL HEAD PRESSURE INHIBITING CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT - A system of a work vehicle includes an engine, a transmission that includes a hydrostatic unit, and a clutch coupled to the transmission. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the engine, the transmission, and the clutch. The controller, in operation, receives a command to disengage the clutch. The controller, in operation, determines an engine speed of the engine. The controller, in operation, also determines a temperature of hydraulic fluid in the clutch. The controller, in operation, further determines a magnitude and time to limit acceleration of the work vehicle based on the engine speed and the temperature. The controller, in operation, also commands the clutch to disengage. The controller, in operation, further limits the acceleration of the work vehicle using the hydrostatic unit based on the magnitude for the time determined. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198768 | Supervisory Control System to Select PTO Clutch Engagement Method Based on Real-Time Inertial Load Estimation - A method for controlling power takeoff (PTO) clutch engagement includes determining an output clutch speed, adjusting a clutch current at a predetermined rate, estimating an inertial load of a PTO implement and adjusting the clutch current for one or more times at a time interval, and selecting a clutch control algorithm configured for the inertial load of the PTO implement. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198769 | SELF-ADJUSTING PTO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT METHOD BASED ON REAL-TIME INERTIAL LOAD ESTIMATION - A method for controlling PTO clutch engagement includes determining a first change in clutch speed based on an inertial load of a PTO implement. The method also includes determining a second change in clutch speed based on a threshold amount of energy of a PTO clutch. The method further includes determining a third change in clutch speed between the first change in clutch speed and the second change in clutch speed. The method also includes adjusting a clutch current based on the third change in clutch speed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198770 | SAFETY CLAMPING AND/OR SAFETY BRAKING DEVICE - A clamping and/or braking device ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198771 | BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN LOW PRESSURE ISOLATION DAMPER - A disc brake assembly comprises an anchor bracket, a guide pin, a main damper, and an isolation damper. The anchor bracket has a bore. The guide pin is slidably supported in the bore and has a stem. The main damper is between the stem and an interior surface of the bore. The isolation damper is also between the stem and the interior surface. The isolation damper limits contact between the stem and the interior surface. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198772 | Particle Trapping Brake Assembly With Deflector - A non-polluting brake assembly comprising a caliper bracket, a rotor disc, two movable pads clamped by a caliper, the pads comprising friction material capable of releasing particles resulting from abrasion, and a suction device arranged at least partially in proximity to the caliper bracket, the suction device comprising, in proximity to each pad, a suction zone delimited by a deflector and in which a negative pressure is created, characterized in that the deflector comprises at least one portion located in an external radial position relative to the pad. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198773 | BRAKE ROTOR WITH TILTED MOUNTING SLOTS - The present invention provides a disk brake system comprising a wheel defining a rotational axis, a caliper mounted adjacent the wheel, and a rotor mounted for rotation with the wheel and engageable by the caliper. The rotor includes a mounting slot defined by first and second sidewalls, the first sidewall defining a first axis that substantially intersects the rotational axis, and the second sidewall defining a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis. Preferably, the mounting slot defines a center axis that intersects a radial axis of the wheel at an angle of at least 1.5 degrees, preferably at least 2.0 degrees and more preferably about 2.5 to 3.9 degrees. Preferably, the mounting slot has a width and a length that is at least 10% larger, preferably at least 15% larger, and more preferably about 20% larger than the width. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198774 | BRAKE DISK - A brake disk includes: an outer disk, being substantially ring-shaped and defining a central axis, an inner annular flange of the outer disk formed with connecting bridges, the connecting bridge having a protruding portion disposed through a disposing hole axially; an inner disk, coaxially disposed in the outer disk and located on a same plane with the outer disk, an outer annular flange of the inner disk formed with recessed portions corresponding to the protruding portions respectively, the protruding portion fittingly engaged with the recessed portion to prevent the inner disk from rotating relative to the outer disk, the recessed portion and the protruding portion having a gap therebetween; a plurality of positioning members, each positioning member disposed through the disposing hole to restrain the outer and inner disks from moving relatively axially; wherein the outer and inner disks are axially non-overlapping. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198775 | CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITE INCLUDING HYDROPHOBIC COATING - In some examples, an article may include a carbon-carbon composite, an antioxidant in pores in a surface of the carbon-carbon composite, and a hydrophobic coating on the surface. The hydrophobic coating includes an oxide of a metal. The metal has a Pauling electronegativity of less than about 1.7. In some examples, the article may be a carbon-carbon composite brake disk that includes a carbon-carbon composite substrate defining a friction surface and a non-friction surface. The antioxidant may be a phosphate-based antioxidant, and the antioxidant may be in pores in the non-friction surface. In some examples, the hydrophobic coating is on the non-friction surface over the phosphate-based antioxidant. In some examples, the hydrophobic coating may include a majority of at least one of yttrium oxide, scandium oxide, or zirconium oxide. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198776 | DUAL-CONNECTION DISC BRAKE ROTOR - A brake rotor having a substantially tubular rotor body, a first annular braking disc, a second annular braking disc, and a plurality of vanes. The first annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the first braking disc. Likewise, the second annular braking disc is directly connected to the rotor body at an inner periphery of the second braking disc. The second annular braking disc is positioned a distance axially from the first braking disc, forming a space between the first braking disc and the second braking disc. The plurality of vanes is disposed within the space, and the vanes axially interconnect the first braking disc and the second braking disc. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198777 | BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY - A ballscrew assembly may comprise a ballscrew having an axially distributed ballscrew groove about an interior circumference of the ballscrew, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an interior circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further still, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an outer circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an interior circumference of the extended top plate and an axially distributed thrust bearing. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198778 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber includes a cylinder; a piston movable therein and dividing the cylinder in first and second cylinder chambers; a cylinder attachment for attachment to a first part of a vehicle and connected to the cylinder; and a piston attachment for attachment to a second part of a vehicle and connected to the piston. The piston attachment and cylinder attachment move towards one another on an inward movement and away from one another on an outward movement. The piston includes a first inward channel; a first inward valve to open the first inward channel on inward movement; a first outward channel; a first outward valve to open the first outward channel on outward movement; a second inward channel; a second inward valve to open the second inward channel on inward movement; a second outward channel; and a second outward valve to open the second outward channel on outward movement. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198779 | Armored Air Spring Assembly - An air spring assembly including a damper that extends into an air cylinder float, the damper including a rod positioned having an end affixed to an end cap of the air cylinder float, a first piston affixed to the rod within the damper, a second piston affixed to the damper and having one or more seals on an outer surface thereof that sealingly engage an inner surface of the air cylinder float, wherein when a load applied to the air spring assembly is increased, the second piston and the second end of the damper move towards the end cap compressing air within the air cylinder float, wherein the air cylinder float is a solid member that does not expand as the air pressure within increases during compression, and wherein a protective membrane is positioned on an outer diameter of the air cylinder float. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198780 | DAMPING DEVICE - A damping device has a pin member inserted slidably in a cylindrical case member. The bottom of the case member has: a hole forming section in which an insertion hole is formed; and a slit for allowing the hole forming section to be expanded and deformed. The outer peripheral surface of the pin member and/or the inner peripheral surface of the hole forming section has a tapered section tilted relative to the axial direction. The movement of the pin member of being pressed into the insertion hole from the inside causes the outer peripheral surface of the pin member and the inner peripheral surface of the hole forming section to slide on each other along the tapered section, and as a result, the insertion hole is expanded. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198781 | Staged Softening Gas Shock - An adjustable gas shock has a staged softening which includes a gas piston assembly having an gas piston. A piston hollow is formed on the frame and the gas piston is glidingly installed in the piston hollow defining an upper air chamber above the piston and a lower air chamber below the piston. The air piston moves in response to vibrations. A piston shaft hollow is formed on a piston shaft formed on the air piston. The piston shaft hollow has a piston shaft plug glidingly in the piston shaft hollow. The piston shaft plug is spring biased to push air out of the piston shaft hollow. A side opening hollow is formed on the frame. The side opening hollow has a side opening plug glidingly installed in the side opening hollow. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198782 | FLOW CYTOMETER WITH OPTICAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY - A flow cytometer may include a vibration isolation structure on which a flow cytometer optical system assembly is supported when the flow cytometer is in an operational configuration. A shear protection structure may be positioned to protect a vibration isolation structure from damage during handling and shipping. A flow cytometer optical system assembly may include optical component units fixed in position on a support platform with adjustability of one or more optical features in the optical component units. A light-tight dichroic mirror unit may include a rotatably mounted dichroic mirror with a locking mechanism to permit re-setting angular positioning of a dichroic mirror. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198783 | LOW PROFILE TORSIONAL DAMPER FOR SHAFTS - A torsional damper according to the present disclosure includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is configured to couple with a shaft, arranged concentrically with an axis of rotation. The inner sleeve has a generally annular profile with a periphery and a male spline extending from the periphery. The outer sleeve is disposed about the inner sleeve, and arranged concentrically with the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a generally annular profile with a periphery and a female spline recessed within the periphery. The inner and outer sleeves are arranged with the male spline disposed within the female spline. The damper additionally includes a resilient coupler arranged between the male spline and the female spline. The damper further includes a ball disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve and configured to inhibit radial motion of the outer sleeve relative to the inner sleeve. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198784 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE IN AN ACTUATOR - A rotary actuator assembly includes a common shaft, a drive, and a gear assembly. The common shaft has a body portion and a neck portion, and defines a first axis of the actuator assembly. The drive includes a pinion, having an aperture formed therethrough, wherein the neck portion of the common shaft is slidably received in the aperture. The gear assembly includes an intermediate gear and a drive gear. The drive gear is rotationally fixed to the body portion of the common shaft. The intermediate gear rotates about a second axis parallel to the first axis, and is configured to transfer rotational movement from the pinion to the drive gear, wherein a major gear of the intermediate gear engages the pinion and a minor gear of the intermediate gear engages the drive gear, wherein. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198785 | PLANETARY GEARBOX - A planetary gearbox has multiple first gears in the form of planetary gears, each mounted for rotation about a first axis of rotation. Each gear has two stages, with a first stage formed by bevel teeth which mesh with a ring gear, and with teeth forming a second stage. The planetary gearbox also has a second gear in the form of a ring gear and a gear in the form of a sun gear with teeth which mesh with the teeth of the second stage. The teeth of the first and second stages are connected by a force-locked or frictional connection which allows various angular positions relative to the common axis of rotation. The force-locked connection also serves as a torque-limiting slip clutch for limiting the maximum transmissible torque. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198786 | PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY - A planetary gear assembly is provided, comprising a first planetary gear stage and a second planetary gear stage. The first planetary gear stage comprises a first sun gear, first planet gears and an outer ring gear, and the second planetary gear stage comprises a second sun gear, second planet gears and one or more output ring gears. The outer ring gear and the second sun gear are the same component, and the first planetary gear stage is located within the second planetary gear stage. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198787 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED - A dual clutch transmission | 2017-07-13 |
20170198788 | SPRING COMPRESSOR FOR AN AIRGUN - A spring compressor for compressing a power spring of an air gun within a compression tube of the air gun includes a beam that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The beam includes a dovetail shaped slot that extends along the beam, for engaging an accessory rail on the air gun. The beam includes a clamp portion that is disposed adjacent the first end of the beam. The clamp portion is integrally formed with the main structure of the beam. The clamp portion is operable to directly engage the accessory rail on the air gun in clamping engagement. A compressor includes a rod in threaded engagement with a post, which is mounted adjacent the second end of the beam. Rotation of the threaded rod relative to the post moves the threaded rod axially along the longitudinal axis relative to the beam. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198789 | SPRING COMPRESSOR FOR AN AIRGUN - A spring compressor for compressing a power spring of an air gun within a compression tube of the air gun includes a beam that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The beam includes a pair of opposing clamp surfaces for engaging a picatinny style accessory rail. A clamp system disposed adjacent the first end of the beam. The clamp system is operable to directly engage the accessory rail in clamping engagement. A compressor includes a rod in threaded engagement with a post, which is mounted adjacent the second end of the beam. Rotation of the threaded rod relative to the post moves the threaded rod axially along the longitudinal axis relative to the beam. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198790 | Linear Actuator System with Circumferentially and Axially Adjustable End Stop Assembly - A linear actuator system including a screw member elongated along a longitudinal axis, the screw member including a threaded portion and an end portion, a nut member coaxially received over the screw member and in threaded engagement with the threaded portion of the screw member, a ring member received over the end portion of the screw member, a flange member connected to the end portion of the screw member, and a threaded member in threaded engagement with the flange member, the threaded member having a distal end protruding toward the ring member. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198791 | Combined Multi-Stage Gearing - A combined multistage gearing has a spur gearing having at least one first and one second spur wheel arranged on a spur gear shaft, an epicyclic gearing having at least one first and one second, in particular reduced, planetary wheel set and an epicyclic gearing shaft, wherein at least one of the planetary wheel sets is arranged concentrically to the epicyclic gearing shaft, a gearing housing, wherein the spur gear shaft and the epicyclic gearing shaft are rotatably mounted relative to the gearing housing, and a plurality of switching apparatuses. The first spur gear can be selectively connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the spur gear shaft. The first spur gear can be selectively connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the gearing housing. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198792 | DRIVING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROLLING DIFFERENTIAL - The invention relates to a driving assembly for a vehicle, including an electric machine and a transmission device that is connected thereto, further having a differential and a spur gear that drivingly couple a first output shaft and a second output shaft to the electric machine. According to the invention, the differential is embodied as a rolling differential; the first output shaft is drivingly connected to the rolling differential, and the second output shaft is drivingly connected to the spur gear. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198793 | TORQUE CONVERTERS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Torque converters and methods of using torque converters are disclosed. An example torque converter includes an impeller including an impeller blade, a turbine including a turbine blade, and a stator disposed between the impeller and the turbine. The stator includes a stator blade. At least one of a leading edge of the impeller blade, a leading edge of the turbine blade, or a leading edge of the stator blade includes tubercles. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198794 | LONG TRAVEL DAMPER USING A CLOCKSPRING - A product may include a power source and a power transmission system. A coupling may be connected between the power source and the power transmission system. An engagement mechanism in the coupling may selectively provide a connection between the power source and the power transmission system. A damper may be included in the engagement mechanism through which the connection may be communicated. The damper may comprise a number of coils and may have a first end connected to the power source through the engagement mechanism and may have a second end connected to the power transmission system. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198795 | STARTING DEVICE - When “It” is defined as the moment of inertia of all elements included in a torque transmission path from a front cover | 2017-07-13 |
20170198796 | VARIABLE CHARGE PUMP SYSTEM FOR CLOSED HYDROSTATIC CIRCUITS - The invention relates to a charge pump system ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198797 | Drive Unit For Shifting A Torque Balance - A drive unit utilizing a double planetary differential and an overdriven gear to shift torque between output shafts. The drive unit includes a motor, a differential caging housing a planetary differential and in driving engagement with two output shafts, a planetary carrier, a first gear, a second gear, and two variably engageable clutches. The planetary carrier supports the planetary differential and is drivingly engaged with a first output shaft. The first gear is capable of being overdriven and is in driving engagement with the motor and the variably engaged clutches. The second gear is in driving engagement with the motor and the differential caging. The first clutch is disposed between the first gear and the second output shaft and the second clutch is disposed between the first gear and the planetary carrier. When the clutches are actuated, torque is shifted between the output shafts via the first gear. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198798 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WITH DISCONNECT FUNCTION - A differential system provides an axle disconnect function, a synchronizer function, and it has the ability to transmit large amounts of torque and has a limited slip differential function in a compact and cost effective module. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198799 | AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly with a carrier housing, an input pinion and a ring gear. The input pinion includes pinion gear teeth and is supported for rotation about a first axis relative to the carrier housing via first and second bearings. The ring gear includes ring gear teeth that are meshed to the pinion gear teeth and a third bearing supports the ring gear for rotation about the second axis relative to the carrier housing. The third bearing is disposed along the second axis on a side of the ring gear that is opposite the first axis. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198800 | DOG CLUTCH AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR - A dog clutch includes: a first rotational member; a second rotational member; a clutch member; and a pressing mechanism. The clutch member includes a meshing portion meshing with the second rotational member, an engageable portion circumferentially engaging with an engaged portion provided in the first rotational member, and a cam surface configured to generate a cam thrust in a direction of a rotation axis by a relative rotation with respect to the first rotational member. When the clutch member moves, a depth of meshing with the second rotational member is deepened by the cam thrust, and then the engageable portion engages with the engaged portion, so that the clutch member receives a torque from the first rotational member. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198801 | DIFFERENTIAL GEAR - A differential gear includes: a first output gear; a second output gear; a differential case; a clutch member configured to move in a direction of a rotation axis between a connecting position where the differential case is connected to the first output gear in a relatively non-rotatable manner and a non-connecting position where the differential case and the first side gear are allowed to rotate relative to each other; an electromagnetic coil having a cylindrical shape and configured to move the clutch member in the direction of the rotation axis; and a yoke having an annular shape and serving as a magnetic path of a magnetic flux of the electromagnetic coil. The clutch member has an outermost diameter smaller than an inside diameter of the yoke. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198802 | DUAL-TYPE STRAIN WAVE GEARING - An externally toothed gear of a dual-type strain wave gearing is provided with first and second external teeth having different teeth numbers. The first and second external teeth are flexed by a wave generator by the same flexing amount, into an ellipsoidal shape. The average pressure angle of main-tooth-surface sections of tooth profiles of the first external teeth having a low teeth number is less acute than the average pressure angle of main-tooth-surface sections of tooth profiles of the second external teeth having a high teeth number. Accordingly, a dual-type strain wave gearing can be achieved with which the first and second external teeth having different teeth numbers can be suitably flexed to form excellent meshing states with respective internally toothed gears. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198803 | VEHICULAR DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicular drive system includes an engine having a first oil, a transmission having a second oil, and a heat exchanger | 2017-07-13 |
20170198804 | Vehicle drive axle half shaft - A vehicle drive axle half shaft, which belongs to a half shaft used for a vehicle drive axle with an oil-lubricated structure, includes a shaft body ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198805 | GEAR SELECTION UNIT FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GEAR SELECTION UNIT - The present disclosure provides a gear selection unit for an automatic transmission. The gear selection unit may include a mount having a gate, where the gate has an automatic channel oriented in a longitudinal direction and a tapping channel disposed adjacent to the automatic channel, and where the automatic channel and the tapping channel are connected to one another via a connecting channel. A selection lever may be inserted in the gate, and the selection lever may be pivotably supported in the mount. A cable pull slider may be movably supported in the longitudinal direction in the mount, where the cable pull slider is coupled to the selection lever via a releasable first coupling device when the selection lever is disposed in the automatic channel. A connector may be coupled in the longitudinal direction to the cable pull slider via a second coupling device. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198806 | VEHICLE SHIFTER POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A transmission gear shifter arrangement includes a shift lever assembly and a position sensor assembly each associated with a shifter housing. The shift lever assembly is operably coupled to a vehicle transmission, and is selectively movable to gear select positions corresponding to respective transmission gears. The position sensor assembly includes a light source and light sensor, where the sensor is configured to selectively receive light emitted from the light source. When the shift lever assembly is in a predetermined one of the gear select positions, the shift lever assembly enables light emitted from the light source to reach the sensor thereby indicating that the shift lever assembly is in the predetermined one of the gear select positions, and when the shift lever assembly is not in the predetermined one of the gear select positions, the shift lever assembly prevents light emitted from the light source from reaching the sensor. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198807 | RANGE DETERMINATION DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A range determination device is applied to an automatic transmission provided with an input portion, an output portion, and a range switching mechanism which transmits rotation of the input portion to the output portion, and which is operative to switch the range of the automatic transmission between a forward range and a reverse range, in which directions of transmitting rotation from the input portion to the output portion are different from each other. The range determination device includes a rotational state detection unit which detects a rotational state of a predetermined rotary member included in the range switching mechanism, and a determination unit which determines that the forward range or the reverse range is attained on the basis of the rotational state of the rotary member detected by the rotational state detection unit. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198808 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION - An agricultural vehicle includes an engine, a transmission driven by the engine, and a controller. The controller, in operation, adjusts a gear ratio of the transmission using an algorithm. The algorithm, in operation, performs the following steps: reduce a torque capacity of a first offgoing clutch of the transmission to a first torque target, reduce the torque capacity of the first offgoing clutch to a second torque target while adjusting the torque capacity of a first oncoming clutch of the transmission to a third torque target, such that the gear ratio of the transmission is modified in a first direction, and increase the torque capacity of the first oncoming clutch to a desired torque capacity. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198809 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF DETERMINING PTO TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO - A method includes receiving a first shaft speed, measuring a parameter indicative of a PTO shaft speed, determining a PTO shaft acceleration by monitoring the parameter indicative of the PTO shaft speed over time, determining, via a plurality of estimators, a plurality of normalized PTO clutch gear ratios, wherein each of the plurality of estimators determines one of the plurality of normalized PTO clutch gear ratios based, at least in part, on the first shaft speed, the PTO shaft speed, and one of a plurality of known PTO transmission gear ratio options, and selecting one of the plurality of estimators, when the PTO shaft acceleration drops below a threshold value, wherein the normalized PTO clutch gear ratio determined by the selected estimator is about 1. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198810 | VEHICLE LOCK-UP CLUTCH CONTROL DEVICE - A lock-up clutch control device is provided for a vehicle having a torque converter with a lock-up clutch disposed between an engine and a continuously variable transmission such that the occurrence of shocks during lock-up engagement is suppressed. The vehicle lock-up clutch control device is provided with a control unit that controls the lock-up capacity based on an engine torque signal when engaging the lock-up clutch. The control unit uses a predictive engine torque as the engine torque signal for use in the lock-up capacity control. The predictive engine torque is calculated based on an engine torque air response delay and a hydraulic response delay in the lock-up differential pressure and is faster in response than the actual engine torque. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198811 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER SPLIT TRANSMISSION - During a shift from a first driving range to a second driving range in a continuously variable power-split transmission having a continuously variable branch and a mechanical branch, in which during the range shift, the synchronous rotation speed is kept constant, the range shift is discontinued if a predefined threshold of at least one driving requirement is exceeded. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198812 | HYDRAULIC SLIP CONTROL METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVELINE INCLUDING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A slip control method and arrangement for a driveline including a continuously variable transmission is described herein. The driveline includes a hydraulic slip arrangement that is so controlled as to slip when a torque higher than the usable torque attempts to pass through. Accordingly, the hydraulic slip arrangement prevents the prime mover from stalling. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198813 | MECHANICAL SEAL - A mechanical seal has a stationary side seal ring and a rotating side seal ring in opposed sliding contact with the stationary side seal ring. One seal ring of the stationary side seal ring and the rotating side seal ring is disposed on a sealed fluid side and constitutes a slide bearing which supports the rotating shaft. The other seal ring is disposed on the opposite side to the sealed fluid side, and a pressing member is attached to the other seal ring for biasing the other seal ring in the axial direction to press sealing faces of both the seal rings. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198814 | Sealing Ring - A sealing ring for a seal assembly is described that comprises: a main body rotating about an axis; and a first surface, which is defined by the main body, extends transversely to the axis and is suitable for abutting against a further sealing ring in a direction parallel to the axis; the first surface comprises a plurality of grooves forming respective hydropads; the grooves are delimited by a first edge and a second edge facing one another; the first edge and the second edge delimit the grooves in a circumferential direction to said axis; at least one of the first edge and the second edge is shaped like an elliptical arc, which has coincident or separate foci; | 2017-07-13 |
20170198815 | MECHANICAL SEAL AND FLOATING RING - A mechanical seal ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198816 | GATE VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE PASSAGE OF LIQUID - A gate valve includes a valve body having a fluid passage for the passage of liquid, sludge and/or fecal matter and a substantially flat slider. The slider is slideable between an opened and a closed position in order to open or block the fluid passage, respectively. The slider includes two opposite straight edges via which the slider is slidably guided in the valve body surrounding it. The slider is substantially made from a plastic material. The slider includes flanges along each of the two opposite straight edges for providing rigidity to the slider. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198817 | VALVE DEVICE - A valve device including: a drive source; a base having a valve seat surface in which a fluid inflow hole and outflow hole are formed; a case body covering the valve seat surface-side of the base, and a valve chamber together with the base; a first valve body for opening and closing the outflow hole; and a second valve body for opening and closing the inflow hole is provided. The output part of the drive source, the first and second valve bodies are housed in the valve chamber. The first valve body is a substantially cylindrical member, one end surface of which is in sliding contact with the peripheral edge of the outflow hole in the valve seat surface, receives the driving force of the drive source and pivots such that the outflow hole is switched between a closed state and a fully or partially opened state. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198818 | DRAIN FITTING FOR A PORTABLE TANK - A drain valve for a portable tank has a flange securable externally to a wall of the tank and formed with a hole centered on a flange axis perpendicular to a face of the flange. A housing extends from the flange and forms a housing flow passage extending along a passage axis opening into the tank at the hole of the flange and forming an angle of less than 90° with the flange axis. A ball valve element in the housing at the housing flow passage is movable between an open position permitting flow through the housing flow passage and a closed position blocking such flow. A shaft journaled in the housing is fixed to the ball valve element and extends along a shaft axis substantially perpendicular to the passage axis. An actuator connected to the shaft outside the housing is operable to pivot the ball valve element about the shaft axis between the open and closed positions. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198819 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A diaphragm-type control valve having a diaphragm and a valve body is provided preferably for use in the separation of and fluid control between a fluid source and a pressurized gas volume. The diaphragm element and a port in the body together form an intermediate chamber that eliminates the need for a check-valve downstream of the valve. In one preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the valve body defines a chamber having an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber, and an elongated seat member defining a groove in communication with the port. A diaphragm member having upper and lower surfaces is disposed within the chamber. The lower surface preferably includes a pair of spaced apart elongated members defining a channel therebetween. The diaphragm member engages the seat member placing the channel in communication with the groove to define an air seat in communication with the port. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198820 | Switching Structure for a Faucet - A switching structure for a faucet contains: a body and a switch valve. The body includes an accommodation groove for accommodating a control valve, a first outlet tube, and a second outlet tube. The accommodation groove has at least one drain hole, and the first outlet tube has a first outlet, a valve chamber and a water flow space. The second outlet tube has a second outlet. Between the water flow space and the at least one drain hole is defined a first water channel, and the water flow space has a first through orifice. The switch valve includes a holder, a controlling post, a closing member, and a resilient element. The closing member has a water stopping portion and a first locking portion which are formed on one side of the closing member facing to an aperture, and the first outlet tube has a second locking portion. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198821 | HIGH FLOW SPOOL VALVE - The present disclosure provides a high flow coefficient spool valve ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198822 | MANIFOLD WITH INTEGRATED VALVE - A manifold for use with a fluid delivery system includes a fluid inlet defining a portion of a common channel, a fluid nozzle outlet, a plunger housing of an integrated valve, a collar of a coupling mechanism, and a mounting structure. The fluid inlet, fluid nozzle outlet, plunger housing, collar and mounting structure of the manifold are integrally-constructed. A manifold assembly for use with a fluid delivery system includes at least a first and a second manifold. Each manifold includes a fluid inlet defining a portion of a common channel, a fluid nozzle outlet, a plunger housing of an integrated valve, and a collar of a coupling mechanism. The fluid inlet, fluid nozzle outlet, plunger housing, and collar are integrally-constructed, and the fluid inlet of the first manifold is received by a portion of a common channel of the second manifold. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198823 | CHECK VALVE WITH ACCELERATED CLOSURE - A check valve including a valve body and a flapper assembly, the valve body defining an inlet, an outlet, an interior cavity, and a port in the interior cavity; the flapper assembly movable between an open position, providing fluid communication between the inlet and outlet, and a closed position, isolating the inlet from the outlet, the flapper assembly including a resilient body and a spring assembly, the spring assembly configured to bias the flap portion of the resilient body towards the closed position, the spring assembly including a spring and a backing plate mounted on opposite surfaces of the resilient body and configured to increase the stiffness of the intermediate portion of the resilient body. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198824 | Multi-purpose Valve for Vacuuming, De-vacuuming, Gas Injecting and Pressure Regulating - A multifunctional valve features an injection function, a vacuuming function, a devacuuming function with fast and slow mode, and a pressure regulating function. The valve can be implemented on any sealingly closed container having a removable lid or a bag having a resealable zipper or any other similar sealable feature. The valve also features a tethered plug with a latch system to secure it in place to additionally provide sealing. The valve is incorporated into a container with a removable lid for microwave pressure cooking. The same valve is incorporated into a plug to close an opening on a barrel. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198825 | PRESSURE INDEPENDENT CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve including a main valve and a pilot valve for controlling a piston of the main valve. The pilot valve is controlled in part with relatively high pressure fluid ported from a high pressure port and relatively low pressure fluid ported from a low pressure port. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198826 | Flow Control Valve - A flow control valve includes a valve body, a control member and a cover. The valve body has a receiving space, a resting face, a stepped face, a positioning groove and a plurality of water outlet holes. The control member is provided with an elastic portion, a sealing portion and an abutting face. When a flow pressure of the fluid is under a normal condition, the elastic portion of the control member is contracted inward, so that the abutting face of the control member is disposed at an open state. When the flow pressure of the fluid is under an abnormal condition, the elastic portion is expanded outward and abuts the stepped face of the valve body, so that the abutting face of the control member abuts the resting face of the valve body, to seal the water outlet holes of the valve body. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198827 | MODULAR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR SEQUENTIALLY DRAWING FLUID FROM FLUID STORAGE TANKS - A modular manifold assembly is configured to connect to a manifold block of an auto cascade system used to fill an individual fluid tank. The modular manifold assembly may include a main housing that contains one or more sequence valves and fluid conduits. The sequence valve(s) are configured to allow fluid to be sequentially drawn from a plurality of fluid storage cylinders. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198828 | Heating of Solenoids - A solenoid comprises first and second coils connected to an electrical power supply circuit. In a first mode of operation the power supply circuit is arranged to provide a current flowing in opposite directions through the respective first and second coils, e.g. to produce a self-heating effect. In a second mode of operation the power supply circuit is arranged to provide a current flowing in the same direction through the respective first and second coils, e.g. to generate a magnetic force. In some embodiments, the power supply circuit includes a bridge rectifier or full wave rectifier connected to a bi-directional current driver. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198829 | PARTIAL STROKE TESTING SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF VALVES - An emergency shut-off valve and means for initiating a test on said emergency shut-off valve includes a source of pressurized gas, a main solenoid responsive to a signal from said means for initiating a test and a source of pressurized gas are included. Further, means including a main solenoid responsive to a signal from said means for initiating a test and a main solenoid valve and a quick exhaust valve connected to the source of pressurized gas. Further, a pneumatic actuator for opening and closing the shut-off valve and test means for testing the emergency shut-off valve without fully closing the emergency shut-off valve in response to a signal from the means for initiating a test. The test means includes a second solenoid. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198830 | BOILER FILL VALVE WITH FAST-FILL AND NON-OSCILATTING DIAL FEATURES - A pressure regulator assembly including a regulator valve, a spring guide, a spring extending between the spring guide and regulator valve for setting operation of the regulator valve, a sleeve coupled to the spring guide, a spring cage coupled to the sleeve, an adjustment stem coupled to the sleeve, a dial assembly coupled to the spring cage, and an adjustment cap coupled to the adjustment stem, wherein when the cap is depressed, interaction between the spring cage, spring guide and sleeve causes the spring guide to selectively rotate between a normal mode and a fast-fill mode. In the normal mode, adjustment of the cap determines an output pressure. In the fast-fill mode, the spring is further compressed by movement of the spring guide to a predetermined setting to provide a predetermined output pressure. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198831 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF RELIEF VALVES IN A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A system for monitoring performance of a relief valve in a hydraulic system having a hydraulic actuator includes a supply discharge line fluidly coupled between a source of pressurized fluid and a fluid chamber of the actuator. The supply discharge line has a supply valve disposed therein. The system also includes a main relief line and a line relief line fluidly coupled to the supply discharge line. The main relief line includes a main relief valve and is disposed upstream of the supply valve while the line relief line includes a line relief valve and is disposed downstream of the supply valve. The line relief valve is configured to open at a pressure value greater than that used in the main relief valve. A controller compares fluid pressures in the main relief line and the line relief line to determine if the line relief valve is leaking. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198832 | ANTI-ROTATION ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH FLUID VALVES - Anti-rotation assemblies for use with fluid valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a retainer collar coupled at an end of a plug, the plug including a plug collar around which the retainer collar is disposed, the plug and the retainer collar being substantially flush at an interface between the plug and the retainer collar, a fastener extending transversely through the retainer collar and the plug collar to couple the retainer collar at the end of the plug, when the retainer collar and the plug are disposed within a valve body, a stem extends through the retainer collar and the plug to enable the plug to be moved within the valve body; and an anti-rotation collar to receive the retainer collar, the anti-rotation collar coupled at an end of a cage, the anti-rotation collar and the retainer collar having corresponding non-circular cross-sections to inhibit rotation of the retainer collar and the plug when the plug is moved within the valve body. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198833 | MICRO CHECK VALVE APPARATUS - A micro check valve apparatus connected to a microchannel device includes: a substrate; a chamber that is positioned inside the substrate and has an upper surface having a projection, and a tapered part positioned at a lower part of the chamber; a micro discharging channel connected to a side surface of the chamber; a micro introducing channel connected to the tapered part of the chamber; and a spherical valve positioned on the tapered part. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198834 | CONDUIT CLAMP FOR STRUT CHANNEL - A conduit clamp includes a first coupling component configured for attachment to a first attachment structure of a strut channel and a second coupling component different from the first coupling component and configured for attachment to a second attachment structure of a strut channel. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198835 | PRESS SEAL HAVING AN ELASTOMER BODY - The invention relates to a press seal ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198836 | SYSTEM FOR HOLDING IN A CONDUIT CABLES OR DUCTS WITH DIFFERENT DIAMETERS - A system for holding in a conduit ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198837 | BENT PRODUCT | 2017-07-13 |
20170198838 | ADVANCED BRAZE JOINT FOR TUBE-TO-TUBE CONNECTION - Systems for tube-to-tube connections are described herein. A device having an aperture for receiving a tube may comprise: an inlet portion comprising a first diameter, the inlet portion located at an inlet of the aperture; a braze filler collector portion located axially adjacent to the inlet portion comprising a second diameter, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; a necked portion located axially adjacent to the braze filler collector portion comprising a third diameter, the third diameter being less than the first diameter and the second diameter; a flow surface comprising a fourth diameter, the fourth diameter being less than the third diameter, the flow surface defining a void; and a collection pocket located axially adjacent to the necked portion, the collection pocket configured to collect a braze filler material from the necked portion to prevent the braze filler material from contacting the flow surface. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198839 | CONNECTING OIL COUNTRY TUBULAR GOODS - Ends of separate tubular members used in oil and gas drilling are connected pin-to-pin by a threaded coupling and made leak tight by an internal pressure seal, wherein the male or field end pin of a first tubular member has an integral geometry designed to mate with the female or mill end pin of a second tubular member. The coupling and tubular members possess a modified buttress thread form having a negative load flank angle and a positive stab flank angle. When assembled, the coupling connects the field end pin of the first tubular member with the mill end pin of the second tubular member, wherein integral geometries of the mated pin ends generate the interference necessary to produce a single, metal-to-metal, leak-tight, internal contact pressure seal. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198840 | A JOINT BOX OF FLEXIBLE LONG-LENGTH TUBES - This invention relates to releasable couplings for long lengths of tube and rod, in particular for coupling long-length flexible tubes, long-length flexible rod, and also for boring and casing pipes, production tubing and collapsible pipelines. The present releasable coupling for flexible long-length tubes comprises threaded nipples, mounted on the ends of tubes to be connected, and a threaded sleeve, wherein the thread on the two nipples has a different pitch and the threaded sleeve has two threaded portions for mutual coupling thereof, and wherein the nipple with the larger pitch is provided with a runout in the form of a cylindrical groove or non-threaded portion, the length of which together with the distance of approach of the tubes is greater than the length of the larger-pitch thread on the sleeve. The result is an increase in the reliability, durability and tightness of the coupling. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198841 | Sealing Component for Pipe - The invention relates to a sealing component for pipe which includes the pipe and the connector for connecting the pipe and the thread. The external wall of the pipe's end has the external thread. The connector is in the shape of pipe and the internal wall of the connector has the internal thread. The wall of the pipe's end has the extension and the end of the extension's wall has the ring-form slope. Inside the connector, there has the baffle ring integrated with the connector. The ring-form shoulder joined the extension is closed to the ring wall of the baffle ring's central part. Inside the ring-form shoulder, there has the sealing ring which includes the elastic sealing ring or metal sealing ring. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198842 | CONDUIT COUPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A coupling may be configured to receive and secure an insertion end of a conduit. An outer surface of the insertion end of the conduit may be smooth and free of grooves, flanges and beads. A first member of the coupling may define a first passageway. A second member of the coupling may define a second passageway. The first member may be in spin weld engagement with the second member. A gripping ring having an inner edge defining a series of teeth may be disposed within the second member. A support ring and O-ring may also be disposed within the second member. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198843 | Manual pipe valve connector for jointed pipe connections with quick release check valve assembly and uses thereof - A connection that provides for a means to manually make-up a pipe connection or assembly without the need for wrenches, tongs, hydraulic torque equipment, etc. A connection design that can be assembled and manufactured without threads and permits the same loading, torque and integrity requirements of threaded joint systems. A system that incorporates a locking mechanism that requires only manual effort to disengage. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198844 | GRIP AND FITTING ASSEMBLIES AND KITS UTILIZING THE SAME - A grip and fitting assembly for coupling an air hose to a gladhand coupler. The grip is flexible and tapered with a tubular interior through which may pass a length of hose shielded and protected by the grip. The grip is affixed to a fitting attachable to the gladhand coupler on a first threaded end thereof and attachable to the air hose on a second barbed end thereof. The grip is configured with one or more internal keyway boss which aligns and interlocks with one or more corresponding keyway recess on a retaining shoulder formed between the ends of the fitting. The secure, snap-fit attachment between the grip and fitting ensures ease of operation, installation, maintenance, along with increased durability, weather-resistance, efficiency, usability, and reliability of the coupling. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198845 | FLEXIBLE JOINT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLEXIBLE JOINT - Systems and methods are disclosed herein that include providing a flexible joint for use in a steel catenary riser that includes a compression bearing ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198846 | Automotive coolant hose conversion adapter - An adapter assembly fitting an engine coolant system to covert the system to accept a threaded high pressure coolant line in place of the rubber hose, the adapter securing to each coolant line connections, including the upper and lower radiator necks, the necks on the water pumps and the neck generally leading to the intake manifold. These adaptors connect to each neck, allowing for further connection to the high pressure threaded hoses used in high compression engines or for those automobile owners who wish to upgrade to a more aesthetic appearance of the engine compartment. The adaptor assembly comprises a circular composite band , a body having a fluid channel, a split ring washer and a compression ring which attach to each neck in a manner to seal the adapter to the neck. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198847 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOW PROFILE SEAL - A pipe seal assembly may include a stiffener having an axis, an inner diameter (ID) and an outer diameter (OD). The seal assembly also may include an elastomer that is coupled to and extending though the stiffener, such that the elastomer is located on both the ID ad the OD of the stiffener. A method of manufacturing a tubular member may include forming the tubular member with a female end; locating a seal assembly having an extension inside the female end, pressing the seal assembly into the female end to form a seal groove, and belling the tubular member using the seal assembly to form a belled shape, and pressing the extension into the interior of the female end to form a spline groove inside the female end adjacent the seal groove; and then sacrificially removing the extension, but leaving the seal assembly to form a final assembly. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198848 | COUPLING ASSEMBLY WITH VIBRATION LOCK - A coupling assembly ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198849 | CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING TO DEVICES WITH FLUID CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO DEVICES - The system ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198850 | EXPANDABLE SEALING MECHANISM - A sealing assembly has an expansion band having an arcuate band portion and a pair of threaded end portions formed at opposing ends of the arcuate band, in which the arcuate band and threaded end portions are monolithically formed as a single piece. Fixed within respective threaded end portions are a pair of oppositely threaded nuts adapted to receive a bolt having correspondingly oppositely threaded ends. Rotation of the bolt causes the threaded end portions to be simultaneously driven apart or drawn toward one another (depending on the rotation direction of the bolt) to thereby expand or contract the overall outer profile of the arcuate band portion. The monolithically formed expansion band may be made of an inexpensive, non-rusting material such as nylon 66, and glass fibers and/or additives may be employed to impart strength and flexibility. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198851 | CONNECTING PIECE FOR MULTILAYERED CONDUITS, METHOD OF CONNECTING, AND ASSEMBLY OBTAINED BY THE METHOD - Coupling piece for an outer end of a multilayered conduit, comprising a coupling pipe which is provided on the outer side with a radially upright wall, wherein the wall is widened in axial direction at a radial distance from the outer side of the body, wherein the outer side of the coupling pipe, the upright wall and the widened portion enclose an annular insertion space into which the outer end of the conduit can be directly inserted, and wherein the radial distance between the widened portion of the wall and the outer side of the coupling pipe at the position of the entry to the insertion space is such that it is equal to or greater than the wall thickness of the conduit, wherein an inner diameter of the coupling pipe increases in outward direction at the exit. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198852 | Heatable Tube - The invention relates to a heatable tube ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198853 | HEATABLE MEDIA LINE - A heatable media line is characterized by a connecting part ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198854 | WATER PIPE DRONE FOR DETECTING AND FIXING LEAKS - An apparatus for detecting and repairing leaks in buried pipes is described. The apparatus includes a control device and a pipe drone, the pipe drone comprising a housing, a leak detection component, a pipe repairing component, a propulsion device, and a communication component. The pipe drone and the control device may be separate but can be communicatively coupled either wirelessly or by a tether so that the control device can power and/or control the pipe drone, the pipe drone configured to detect and repair leaks in a pipe through which the drone is traveling. The pipe drone may be operated manually or be configured via the control device to operate autonomously to detect and fix leaks within the pipe. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198855 | INTRINSICALLY CONDUCT JOINT FOR METALLIC PIPE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A mechanical joint and method for controlling stray current in a buried or submerged pipeline made of ductile iron, cast iron and/or steel that includes a gasket arrangement having an annular gasket body with a radially inward and outward edge portions and first and second longitudinal edge portions, the radially outward edge portion and the radially inner edge portion being generally coaxial with a gasket axis, the radially inner edge portion having an inner engagement surface and the radially outer edge portion having an outer engagement surface, when in an installed condition, the outer surface directly engaging a first pipe and the inner engagement surface directly engaging a second pipe wherein the gasket forms a seal between the first and second pipes, the annular gasket includes an intrinsically conductive polymer material having a resistivity below 700 ohm-cm wherein the gasket provides the seal and electrical conductivity between the pipes thereby allowing stray current to freely pass through the polymer material and between the first and second pipes to reduce and/or eliminate corrosion-induced holes. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198856 | STAND AND METHOD FOR TORQUE COMPENSATION - A stand, for example, for mounting a medical instrument, has a first part and second part which is connected to the first part in a rotationally movable manner via a rotary joint and can be moved relative to the first part about an axis of rotation. The stand includes a drive module supported on the first part. The module having a drive member coupled to the second part. A control device having a controller is connected to the drive module and intended for setting a drive torque provided by the drive member. The control device includes a torque sensor for detecting a torque acting on the second part and a control-signal assembly connected to the controller. The control-signal assembly from the torque detected and a setpoint value generates a signal, which is fed to the controller and is intended for setting the drive moment provided by the drive member. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198857 | PORTABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to a portable storage assembly including a plurality of poles, a support attachable to each of the poles and a storage container mountable to the support; wherein in use the poles are positioned to intersect forming an apex in an upper section and a wide base in a lower section, the storage container is positionable within the space defined by the poles in the lower section. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198858 | FLIGHT TEST INSTRUMENTATION RACK HANDLING DEVICE - A particular device includes a frame. The frame includes a first set of members defining a first side configured to be coupled to an instrumentation rack, a second set of members defining a second side, a third set of members defining a third side extending between the first side and the second side, a fourth set of members defining a fourth side, and a fifth set of members defining a fifth side. The fourth side and the fifth side are joined at an obtuse angle to extend between the first side and the second side. The device further includes a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame and extending external to the frame. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198859 | SUPPORT BRACKET - A support bracket includes a body, an arm, a first mount, a boss, and a second mount. The arm extends laterally from the body and a first fastener opening passes through the arm. The first mount extends from a first side of the body, and a first fillet is disposed at the interface of the first mount and the body. A boss extends from a second side of the body and a second fastener opening passes through the boss. A second fillet is disposed at the interface of the boss and the body. The second mount extends into the body opposite the boss. A third fillet is disposed at the interface of the second mount and the first side and a fourth fillet is disposed at the interface of the second mount and the second side. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198860 | CONNECTOR FOR A DECORATIVE ELEMENT - Disclosed is a connector ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198861 | FIXING STRUCTURE AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE FIXING STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a fixing structure. The fixing structure comprises a seat and at least a fixing device, the fixing device including a connecting part and a sucking disc, on end of the connecting part being connected to the seat while the other end of the connecting part being connected to the sucking disc, and the sucking disc being used to be sucked on a surface of a mounting base. There is also provided a display device having the fixing structure in the disclosure. With the fixing structure mounted on the display device, the display device can be prevented from toppling down when an external force is applied thereto, thus improving the stability of the display device. Further, the fixing structure according to the disclosure is able not to damage the surface of the mounting base and can be reused. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198862 | GAS PRESSURE TANK STRUCTURE - A gas pressure tank structure including: a tank wall, a compression oil cylinder, a locking ring, a spring cylinder, a locating pin mounting hole, a dowel pinhole, a refractory brick, a guide mechanism, a sealing structure, an arc joint, an arc shaped tank bottom, a steel ladle stand, a tank cover, and a reinforcing board. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198863 | HEAT INSULATOR AND HEAT-INSULATING VESSEL - A heat insulator ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170198864 | Active Pressure and Flow Regulation System - In processes and systems utilizing a compressor to fill a vessel with gas, for example, in the filling of the fuel tank of a vehicle that operates on compressed natural gas (CNG), a number of advantages are realized by establishing independent control over the flow rate of gas discharged from the compressor, such as on the basis of the compressor discharge pressure, utilizing feedback from one or more gas pressure sensors. In representative embodiments, a detected or actual measured compressor discharge pressure can serve as a process variable, in a feedback control loop for regulating the output of the compressor. | 2017-07-13 |
20170198865 | PIPELINE SYSTEM - A pipeline system includes a pipeline portion; at least one sensor on the pipeline portion for measuring a physical property of the pipeline portion or of a fluid inside the pipeline portion; and an electromagnetic field source distributed along the pipeline portion and creating an electromagnetic field around the pipeline portion, the at least one sensor including an accumulator for storing an electric charge induced in the accumulator when the sensor is subject to the electromagnetic field created by the electromagnetic field source, the accumulator being able to power the at least one sensor by way of the stored electric charge. | 2017-07-13 |