30th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120187690 | HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS - Hydroelectric generators for harnessing potential energy from a flowing liquid source with a varying surface level. Hydroelectric generators may comprise platforms with buoyancies selected to remain suspended in the liquid source at a selected depth. In some examples, generation units may be fixed to the platform, the generation unit including turbines partially submerged in the liquid source, generators drivingly connected to the wheel, and electrical interfaces connected to the generator, the electrical interface configured to connect to an external power system. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include one or more anchors connected to the platform. In some examples, generation units may include rotors. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include projections extending into the liquid source and define channels between the projections. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187691 | Source of electric green-energy extracted at the maximum potential point from discharged wastewater of residential and commercial buildings - The potential energy of wastewater is considered as source of electric green energy in the present invention. The total potential energy, spontaneous and stimulated, of wastewater discharged from residential and business buildings are collected at the maximum point before leaving the buildings. Hence the conversion of the potential energy of wastewater in each building into electricity via electromagnetic induction or hydroelectric generator is more valuable in this case. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187692 | HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS - Hydroelectric generators for generating hydroelectric energy from a liquid drawn upstream of a cascading water feature, including an intake positioned upstream of the cascading water feature, a columnar conduit mounted substantially underground in fluid communication with the intake, the columnar conduit configured to collect a selected quantity of liquid from the intake to pressurize the liquid to a selected amount of head pressure, and a generation unit downstream and in fluid communication with the columnar conduit, the generation unit being configured to receive the pressurized liquid from the columnar conduit and he driven by the pressurized liquid to generate electricity. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187693 | HYDROKINETIC ENERGY TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD - A device configured for the production of hydrokinetic energy that allows the efficient capture of energy from fluid in motion, especially slow flowing fluids. The device features an innovative structural design and drive train system as well as redundancy, which allows the device to be deployed in position, placed in service and maintained over its lifetime through the use of remotely operated vehicles. The device features one or more turbines, each turbine having an open center tube. The device features a buoyancy system including a plurality of thin walled modular buoyancy chambers with a redundant (re)pressurization system and remotely operated vehicle replaceable bladder modules. Structure cavities of the device are capable of storing energy via processed energy storage liquids such as hydrogen or via gas compression in tanks and then exporting the stored energy or reconverting the stored energy into electricity. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187694 | Converting Kinetic Energy Using a Hydrofoil - A method compressing a gas, advantageously air, is disclosed. The gas is compressed by disposing one or more hydrofoils in a liquid flow for the purpose of generating a downpull and thereafter a lift by altering the angle of attack on the hydrofoil relative to the flow of liquid, advantageously water. The down force causes the load, advantageously air, to be submerged, and hence compressed proportional to the depth of liquid to which the air is subjected. The hydrofoil is attached to a mechanical device, which in turn is anchored or moored in the depth of the liquid and at or under the surface. The angle of attack of the hydrofoil is altered by mechanical devices connected to tension bars or strings or by flaps. The volume of air loaded in the hydrofoil is adapted such that the down force is greater than the buoyancy of the air. An accelerating effect is achieved by that the volume of air decreases inversely proportional to the increasing depth to which it is subject. At arrival on the intended depth, the volume of the compressed gas is pressure locked. The hydrofoil is disposed to a unload station on the surface, or under water by altering the angle of attack of the hydrofoil, after which the compressed air is unloaded and conveyed further for utilization for energy purposes. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187695 | WIND-POWERED DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A wind-powered device for producing electrical energy includes an electric generator set ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187696 | ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - This rotating electric machine includes a rotor including a rotating shaft portion, a rotor yoke surrounding the rotating shaft portion and a rotor core, arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the rotor yoke, having a plurality of permanent magnets circumferentially arranged thereon at intervals, and a stator arranged to be opposed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotor, while the rotor yoke and the inner peripheral portion of the rotor core are fixed to each other with a fixing member. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187697 | Jet Streamer Turbine - A jet streamer turbine comprises a top housing, a center housing, a bottom housing, a plurality of vacuum fan housing, a nose propeller housing and an exit air housing. The plurality of vacuum fan housing comprise a first vacuum fan housing and a second vacuum fan housing. The top housing and the bottom housing is connected to the center housing from top and bottom respectively. The first vacuum fan housing and the second fan vacuum fan housing are positioned behind the top housing. The exit air housing is positioned behind the first vacuum fan housing and the second fan vacuum fan housing. A plurality of backward extenders is connected to the exit air housing. The nose propeller housing is connected to the front side of the top housing with a plurality of forward inward extenders. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187698 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY USING A FLOW OF AIR - A system to generate electricity using a flow of air of the present disclosure, the system comprises a turbine assembly comprising a cylindrical blade drum comprising a plurality of vertical blades, a cone positioned at least substantially within the cylindrical blade drum, the cone defining an upper cone aperture and a lower cone aperture having a larger diameter than the upper cone aperture, and a fan blade positioned at or below the lower cone aperture, the fan capable of rotation to force air in an upward vertical direction, an exterior housing assembly surrounding the turbine assembly, and a vertical shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end positioned at or near the turbine assembly and the second end positioned within an alternator/generator in an interior portion of a building, wherein rotation of the cylindrical blade drum causes the alternator/generator to generate electricity. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187699 | Compressed Air Accumulation System For Power Generation - A compressed air generation system that provides compressed air for a variety of applications including generation electricity. An optional application is a water-based system that uses a submerged piston that, when moved through a cylinder via gravity, forces water through a turbine which in turn produces electricity. Compressed air is used for buoyancy to raise the piston for subsequent cycles. Once the piston reaches the top of the cylinder, the air supply is stopped and the process begins again. Compressed air is accumulated from a variety of sources that input air under pressure to a series of accumulators. Compressed air from the accumulators is fed to a central air pressure system that provides sufficient air pressure to supply compressed air to actuate the piston. In addition, compressed air can be retained in air accumulator tanks as a stored energy supply that can be used for a variety of applications. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187700 | ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND ELECTRICAL POWER UNIT INCORPORATING SAME - Electrolysis cell ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187701 | SEAL-LOCK WITH DESTRUCTION-IDENTIFYING STRUCTURE - A seal-lock with destruction-identifying structure includes a body having an opening in communication with an interior of the body. The seal-lock further includes a bolt having a shank. The shank and the body are so configured that coupling of the shank and the body is easy but disengagement of the shank from the body after coupling of the shank and the body is difficult. The bolt includes a head on a top end of the shank. The head has a diameter larger than a diameter of the shank. A transparent protective cover is mounted around the head and the shank. The shank can include a tag or pattern formed on an outer periphery of the shank. The tag or pattern is selected from a group consisting of letters, figures, symbols, and numbers. The tag or pattern is exposed out of the body after the shank is coupled with the body. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187702 | BUTTON LATCH - An improved button-type latch to releasably secure a door, having a spring loaded latch bolt retained within a cylindrical housing. The housing further comprises a pair of leaf springs longitudinally directed toward a front of the button latch, the leaf springs cooperating with a retaining lip on the housing to capture a structure surface to maintain the button latch therein. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187703 | SECURING MECHANISMS FOR PARTITIONS, PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS - Partition systems comprise a first post member attached to a foldable partition, a securing mechanism attached to the first post member and comprising at least one permanent magnet switch configured to selectively apply a significant attractive magnetic force, and at least another post member comprising a material responsive to the applied significant attractive magnetic force of the at least one permanent magnet switch. Methods of securing a partition system comprise bringing a first post member of a foldable partition proximate at least another post member; and manipulating at least one permanent magnet switch attached to the first post member to selectively apply a significant attractive magnetic force to the at least another post member. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187704 | Gibbs' bumper guard - There is disclosed a bumper guard device for a vehicle having a hitch mount, the device includes-a bumper guard bar,-a support member having a first and second ends, the first end is fixedly attached to the bumper guard bar,-a housing including a rear movable wall and a front wall attached to the hitch mount,-a plurality of bolts attached to the front wall, and-a plurality of springs. Each spring has an immovable end, put on the corresponding bolt, and a movable end, attached to the rear wall, while the rear wall is fixedly attached to the second end of the support member. The rear wall can preferably move within 1 inch. The plurality of bolts and springs preferably constitutes four elements. The bumper guard device efficiently cushions the external impacts caused by other vehicles or obstacles. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187705 | Cotton Module Spear Implement - A cotton module handling implement has a plurality of elongated tapered rods attached to a frame. Each rod extends perpendicular to the front face of the frame and is positioned horizontally and vertically so as to distribute the weight of the cotton module evenly across each rod and throughout the cotton module itself. The number and width of the rods allow for penetration of the cotton module without substantially disturbing the seed cotton integrity. Mounting brackets for either a three-point hitch or a front-end loader extend from the rear face of the frame. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187706 | HAND GRIP FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A hand grip for an electronic device is disclosed. An example hand grip may include a backing removably attachable to a back side of the electronic device by stretching over opposite edge portions of the electronic device. The hand grip may also include a handle member connecting with the backing. The handle member connects with one or more finger of a user to securely hold the handheld electronic device by the hand of the user. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187707 | VEHICLE TRIM ASSEMBLY - A vehicle trim panel includes a mounting structure fixed to a base surface. The mounting structure includes a first and second support portions spaced apart from one another, both extending from the base surface. The first and second support portions have respective first ends fixedly attached to the base surface and respective second ends distal from their respective first ends. The first support portion and the second support portion are bridged by a guide portion that extends between the second ends of the first and second support portions. The guide portion defines a guide surface that extends in a direction that is non-orthogonal relative to a plane defined by an adjacent section of the base surface. The guide portion, the first support portion, the second support portion and the adjacent section of the base surface define an insertion aperture with a central axis that extends parallel to the plane. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187708 | Police cruiser shield apparatus and method - The protective shield apparatus comprises a partition, a collar, a plurality of protrusions, a plurality of securing members. The partition is provided to fill a surface area between the two volumes to be divided, such as, for example, the front seat area and the back seat area. The perimeter of the surface area is engaged by the collar for completely securing the two volumes. The protrusions are fixedly engaged with the collar. Further, the protrusions in operative association with the abutment secure the protective shield apparatus in place. Particularly, the protrusions and the abutment secure a member on alternate sides for securing the protective shield apparatus. The partition can be comprised of multiple sheets of partitions. The multiple sheets of partition are held together by a plurality of securing members. Thus, the protective shield apparatus can be adapted for varying levels of protection by adding another partition and securing the partitions together with the securing members. Optionally, the protective shield apparatus also comprises a window frame and a window. The window is secured in the window frame. All the materials used in the protective shield apparatus have a specific ballistic certification. The method provides for injecting woven roving ballistic grade fiberglass cloth with a thermoset polyester resin to form impregnated cloth, placing the impregnated cloth in a hot press, pressing the impregnated cloth into flat rigid sheets and other shapes, fabricating components from the pressed impregnated cloth such as partitions, window frames, collars, protrusions, abutments, and assembling the components into a protective shied apparatus. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187709 | REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner comprises an upper cargo liner layer being positionable in the cargo area of a vehicle and a lower layer being made of a dual purpose, nonwoven, needle punch fiber having a loop feature. The lower layer is fixedly coupled to the upper cargo liner layer. The lower layer provides a generally non-abrasive contact interface with the vehicle cargo area. An intermediate layer made of a compliant material is coupled between the upper cargo liner layer and the lower layer such that the coupling of the lower layer to the upper cargo liner layer is via the intermediate layer. A single-sided member is connectable to the cargo area defining a hook feature, such that the hook feature of the single-sided member is releasably coupled to the loop feature of the lower layer. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187710 | DRIVE DEVICE OF A VEHICLE COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR A BODY FLAP - The invention relates to a drive device in vehicle component, comprising an electric drive motor, the armature shaft thereof being connected to a gearbox device for driving an output shaft. The gearbox device comprises at least one double gearbox unit, made of two gear stages having two changes in direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187711 | STRUCTURE FOR FRONT SECTION OF VEHICLE BODY - A structure for the front section of the vehicle body of a vehicle in which the windshield glass is curved to a large extent and the position of the front end of the hood is located below the position of the rear end thereof, the structure enabling a dust seal to be more easily applied to the areas about dashboard lower and upper sections and a windshield support. A structure for the front section of a vehicle body is provided with a joint section ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187712 | Tarping System with Dual Springs - This invention relates to a tarping system with dual springs that allow for constant and continuous pressure to be exerted on the tarp and tarp arms. Specifically, it relates to a tarping system comprising a tarp capable of being unrolled to cover said transport container or rolled to uncover said container, a movement means supplying power to said tarping system, at least two springs positioned at the same angle along a shaft, and two arms joined to said tarp at one end and shaft at the other end. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187713 | Clamp Mechanism For A Cover Assembly - A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. The clamp further includes a shaft for interconnecting the support bow to the frame. A collar is disposed over the shaft for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position along the shaft. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187714 | COVER COUPLING STRUCTURE - There is provided a cover coupling structure including: a coupling groove that is provided to an elongated shaped tonneau cover apparatus including a tonneau cover, the coupling groove including a coupling portion coupled to one end of a sheet-form cover, and an opening portion that is open to the outer peripheral side of the tonneau cover apparatus and is in communication with the coupling portion; an anchor portion provided to the one end of the cover and coupling the one end of the cover to the coupling portion by anchoring to the coupling portion; and a resiliently deformable portion that anchors the anchor portion to the coupling portion, and is set with an external profile dimension along a direction orthogonal to a first face of the cover that is larger than the height dimension of the opening portion when the resiliently deformable portion has been resiliently deformed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187715 | DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - A door assembly having an anti-theft device is provided. The assembly includes a door component defining an internally protruding cavity. A locating tab extends from the anti-theft device and is insertable in the cavity in the door component, thereby locating the anti-theft device relative to the door component. The door component includes a locking tab attached or integrally formed on the door component and adapted to snap into an opening in the anti-theft device, thereby securing the anti-theft device relative to the door component. The anti-theft device may be a shield and the door component may be a latch mechanism. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187716 | SLIDE RAIL FORCE DISTRIBUTION MEMBER - Disclosed herein are embodiments of vehicles and vehicle body assemblies incorporating slide rail reinforcements. One embodiment of a vehicle body assembly comprises an inner body panel and an outer body panel spaced a distance from the inner body panel in an outboard direction of a vehicle. The outer body panel has an outer surface and an opposing inner surface. An elongated slide track is mounted on the outer surface of the outer body panel. A force distribution member has a support surface fixed to the inner surface of the outer body panel directly opposite a portion of the elongated slide track and first and second distribution legs extending from the support surface and fixed to the inner body panel. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187717 | IMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURE, AND MOVABLE BODY - The impact absorbing structure of the present invention is an impact absorbing structure for absorbing an impact in a case where the impact absorbing structure is subjected to the impact in a predetermined direction. The impact absorbing structure comprises a plurality of impact absorbing members, each of which is a tubular-shaped body whose longitudinal central axis is arranged along the impact direction and capable of absorbing the impact by being compressively collapsed when receiving the impact from the impact direction. At least one of the plurality of impact absorbing members being placed in such a way that a front end of the impact absorbing members is placed at a different position of ends of the other impact absorbing members in the impact direction, and the front end is an end closer to the direction which is forward in the impact direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187718 | DOOR PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle door safety device for a vehicle, especially for an armored vehicle, includes at least one door casing which runs peripherally essentially in the side edges of the vehicle door and which is located on the inside of a vehicle door leaf, and of at least one body casing which is arranged running peripherally on the door frame of the vehicle body. The casings of the inside of the door leaf and of the door frame mutually supplement one another in a complementary manner, each being made with at least one component such that they overlap one another in the closed position of the vehicle door, as a result of which a gap between the casings is covered. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187719 | VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE - Left and right front side frames are disposed on left and right side of vehicle front portion, respectively, and extend in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle body. The left and right front side frames each include a lower branching frame having an inclined part inclined downward from a front part of a motor room toward a vehicle floor, and an upper branching frame branching from the lower branching frame, disposed above the inclined part of the lower branching frame, and including a bent part. The upper branching frame is supported by a plurality of support columns connected to frames disposed around the motor room. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187720 | FRONT VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - Side beam extends from a sub frame, mounted to front side frames, to a front frame section, and includes: a lower impact absorbing bar member having a horizontal intermediate portion joined to the sub frame, and a slanting portion extending upward from the intermediate portion; and a bent impact absorbing member joined to the slanting portion and front frame section and having a smaller strength against an impact than the bar member. Skid plate is mounted to a lower cross beam constituting a lower portion of the frame section and projects forward from the cross beam. Lower impact absorbing bar member is mounted to the cross beam and extends rearward, and an impact absorbing projecting member is provided in front of the bar member. The absorbing projecting member defines a closed sectional shape in conjunction with a rear portion of the skid plate. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187721 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A construction machine has a locking mechanism for locking a lower end of a front part of a guard member onto a bracket while allowing a cab to be moved with elastic deformation of an anti-vibration mount. The locking mechanism has a shaft body across the bracket and the guard member vertically movably with the guard member. The shaft body has a stopper to be engaged to an upper frame side to restrict a moving amount of the shaft body to a stroke for shock absorbing. The bracket has a bolt insertion hole for a bolt to fix the bracket and a shaft body insertion hole for the shaft body. The bolt insertion hole is a lateral oblong hole extending in a direction inclined, with respect to the horizontal direction, toward a direction orthogonal to a load acting direction in the lateral rollover. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187722 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOTIVE TRIM PANELS - A connecting structure includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a clip and a stabilizer flange that is spaced apart from the clip. The second connecting part has a first engagement structure that is engageable with the clip of the first connecting part to restrain movement of the second connecting part with respect to the first connecting part in an insertion direction. The second connecting part also has a second engagement structure that is engageable with the stabilizer flange of the first connecting part to restrain movement of the second connecting part with respect to the first connecting part in an elevational direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187723 | AIR SUPPLY DUCT - The present disclosure relates to an air supply duct for a vehicle, the air supply duct comprising a housing, the housing having an inlet adapted to receive air from outside of the vehicle and an outlet adapted to convey the air to a vehicle climate control system, and a cowl arranged inside the housing, the cowl being adapted to direct the air along an air path, such that the air path changes direction within the housing. The cowl has a curved form adapted to form an inner curve of the air path. Further, the cowl comprises a precipitation collection means arranged to collect precipitation borne by the air from the outside of the vehicle and to remove the precipitation from the air. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising such an air supply duct. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187724 | FRONT BODY OF VEHICLE - A front body of a vehicle includes left and right front side frames and a subframe attached to the front side frames. The subframe includes front arm connecting parts and rear arm connecting parts configured to support lower arms of respective suspensions at left and right ends of the subframe, an engine contact part disposed in an upper part of the subframe and facing toward an engine, and rear fastening parts each disposed in a continuous part between the engine contact part and the corresponding rear arm connecting part and fastened to the corresponding front side frame. The rear fastening parts each are formed in a branch part disposed between the corresponding rear arm connecting part and the engine contact part and protruding from a rear branch member toward the rear of the vehicle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187725 | Roller Blind Arrangement, in Particular for a Vehicle, and Roof Arrangement - A roller blind arrangement, in particular for a vehicle, with a roller blind web. The roller blind web can be wound up at least at one end by a winding device to form a roller blind winding having a geometrical center axis. The roller blind web can be unwound in an unwinding direction. The winding device has a guide element arranged with respect to the geometrical center axis of the roller blind winding in a direction essentially opposite to the unwinding direction and is designed to limit a movement of the roller blind winding in the direction opposite to the unwinding direction. The invention also relates to a roof arrangement with a roof opening, a roof opening frame that bounds the roof opening, and a roller blind arrangement. The roller blind arrangement is arranged in the roof opening and is mechanically coupled to the roof opening frame. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187726 | ARM REST - An arm rest for a vehicle comprising a housing having a base portion mounted to the vehicle and a lid. The lid is pivotable about an axis with respect to the base portion from a closed position to a deployed position. The base portion defines a compartment. The lid forms an armrest surface in a closed position and a storage tray in an exposed position. The storage tray includes a foldable wall at the edge adjacent the axis. The wall is extended when the lid is in a deployed position and folded when the lid is in a closed position. The remaining edges of the storage tray further includes a wall such that a tray is provided in a deployed position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187727 | BIONIC DESK AND CHAIR FOR CORRECTING POSTURE - A bionic and posture-correcting desk and chair, including a desk and chair or stool, which are separate or combined. The bottoms of desk legs are connected with a footrest, and a chair back is connected between supports of the chair back. At the upper and lower parts of the desk and chair are disposed with a posture-correcting device and a mechanism for fixing the posture-correcting device. The posture-correcting device allows users to maintain the correct “forward sitting position” and “backward sitting position” or a sitting position therebetween all the time. The bionic and posture-correcting desk and chair ensures sitting positions which are comfortable and unlikely to cause fatigue and are easily adjusted. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187728 | Automotive Vehicle Seat Insert - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187729 | VEHICLE SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS - A vehicle side airbag apparatus includes a resin seat frame that includes a recess that is elongated in a vehicle top-bottom direction, and that opens to a vehicle front side; a module casing that is disposed inside the recess and includes an outer side wall and an inner side wall that are arranged in parallel with each other, and extend in the vehicle front-rear direction, the outer side wall being disposed outside the inner side wall in a vehicle width direction, in a horizontal sectional view; and a side airbag stored in a folded manner within the module casing. In at least one of the outer side wall and the inner side wall, a low rigidity portion is provided in an area including an entirety of, or a portion of a region that overlaps with an iliac crest of a seated occupant in a side view. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187730 | CHILD SEAT STATUS CHECKER AND POWER SUPPLY - An exemplary device can be provided for monitoring a child seat in a vehicle. The exemplary device can include seat electronics attachable to the child seat, and a transmitter configured to transfer first signals from the seat electronics to vehicle electronics and configured to transfer energy and second signals from the vehicle to the seat electronics. Additionally, the transmitter can be attachable to an anchor point configured to fasten the child seat to the vehicle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187731 | Vehicle Seat Trim Attachment - In at least one embodiment a trim cover assembly has an attachment feature for securing the trim cover to the foam cushion of a vehicle seat. The attachment feature is formed of a strip of touch-fastener material having a first side and a second side disposed adjacent a pair of trim panels. Stitching joins the first side, the second side and the trim panels to each other to form a seam in the trim cover between the pair of trim panels in order to form the attachment feature with the touch-fastener material. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187732 | FUNCTIONAL SEAT COVER - The invention relates to a functional seat cover for placing on seating, in particular for children, comprising an approximately horizontal seat, an approximately vertical backrest, and two armrests, composed of washable textile material, wherein a quadrilateral seat surface can be placed on the seat, wherein the first edge of the seat surface is connected to a rear part, on which a backrest hood is formed, which backrest hood can be pulled over the back rest, and the second edge and fourth edge of the seat surface lying opposite each other are each connected to one armrest part, wherein each armrest part can be paced on an armrest, and the third edge of the seat surface is connected to a foot part, which can be suspended over the front edge of the seat. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187733 | Mechanism For Self Folding Up And Cushing A Seat Of Portable Chair - A portable chair has a mechanism for self folding up and cushioning a seat. The mechanism includes a tension spring assembled between a seat frame and a rear leg for collapsing the seat, and a cushioning pad affixed on the rear leg. The tension spring has first and second hook elements disposed on different orientations and engaged with holes. The hook elements are easy to install, and reduce the risk of disengagement after assembly. The length of the spring is substantially equal to the length of the space in which it is assembled, so that it is not excessively stretched during assembly, thereby preventing spring fatigue. The cushioning pad is integrally formed and includes retainer and insert portions through which it is affixed with the rear leg, and a cushion portion that can absorb noise and vibration when the seat is collapsed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187734 | Manually Longitudinally Adjustable Motor Vehicle Seat - Longitudinally adjustable motor vehicle seat comprising opposite rail pairs; a lower rail for securement to a chassis and an upper rail secured to a seat component, displaceable in the lower rail. Two pivotable levers are associated with the rail pairs. A second lever is connected to a locking mechanism for securing the upper rail; both levers are connected to a seat backrest. Upon operation of a control member connected to the levers for comfort-longitudinal seat adjustment, a first lever synchronously pivots the second lever to release the locking mechanism. A Bowden cable is connected to the backrest for adjustment when the backrest is folded forward into an easy-entry-position. A Bowden cable core is attached to the first lever, and a sheathing thereof is secured to the second lever. In a neutral position, the sheathing presses the first lever against an abutment secured to the upper rail. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187735 | Height- Adjustment Device For a Vehicle Seat - A height adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat includes an adjustment parallelogram. The adjustment parallelogram includes a seat frame part, an upper rail and lateral links connecting the seat frame part and the upper rail. A spindle drive can adjust the adjustment parallelogram such that a distance between the seat frame part and the upper rail is changed by changing a length of the spindle drive. The spindle drive connects two obliquely opposing corners of the adjustment parallelogram ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187736 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat, particularly for a motor vehicle, is provided that includes, but is not limited to a seat part and a backrest. The backrest includes, but is not limited to an elastic upholstery and a support for the upholstery. The support is a plate, and particularly a plastic plate. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187737 | MODULAR KNOCK-DOWN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE - A knock-down, modular furniture frame including a plurality of panels having interlocking sides and at least one tensioning device having a band that girds the plurality of panels to secure the plurality of panels together under tension into an interlocking relationship. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187738 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a structural element ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187739 | VEHICLE SEATING FRAME ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion having a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a wire attachment bracket having a front attachment tab, a rear attachment tab, and a connecting portion extending between the front and rear attachment tabs. The front attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the forward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan, and the rear attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the rearward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame, with the cushion being softer than the seat frame, and a trim material disposed over the cushion. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187740 | SEAT PAD THAT PROMOTES COOLING AND VENTILATION - A seat pad that is injection molded out of plastic with various combinations of holes and pathways that promote air flow to ventilate and prevent the build-up of perspiration on a person's back, upper legs, and rear end as they sit on it for an extended period of time. The seat pad also has multiple beads that provide acupuncture-type pressure for relaxation and comfort of the person. The design of the seat pad is such that it provides some flexibility for cushioning effect and some rigidity so that it is not collapsed or crushed under the weight of the person sitting on it for an extended period of time. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187741 | STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING SEATING BODY OF CHAIR - The structure for mounting a seating body according to the present invention includes a seating body mounting portion, a leg mounting portion and a screw. The seating body mounting portion is provided to a back surface of a seating face of a seating body, and has a screw hole. The leg mounting portion is provided to a leg member, and includes a through-bore formed thereon into which a screw shaft can be inserted. The screw fixes the seating body mounting portion and the leg mounting portion. The seating body mounting portion contacts the leg mounting portion on a first region in which the screw hole is formed and on a second region which is spaced from the first region via a groove. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187742 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a seat belt buckle for a seat belt comprising a casing, a locking member for a plug-in latch and an unlocking device ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187743 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MINER TO CAUSE WOBBLE IN THE CUTTING HEADS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media containing instructions for controlling a miner. One system includes a cutter head, a left tram system, a right tram system, and a cutter head controller. The cutter head includes a plurality of bits and a plurality of sections defining at least one recess. The left and right tram systems are configured to move the miner, and the cutter head controller is configured to vary a current speed of at least one of the left tram system and the right tram system to cause the cutter head to alternate back and forth to bring the plurality of bits into engagement with material accumulating within the least one recess. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187744 | HYDRAULIC RIPPER FOR EXCAVATORS - Hydraulic hammer ripper for mechanical diggers of the type used to break and pry up hard features in the ground, such as stone, concrete, asphalt or such like and which comprises a tooth ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187745 | Rotor Box For A Ground Milling Machine Having A Guide Device For Milled Material And Ground Milling Machine Having Such A Rotor Box - The present invention relates to a rotor box for a ground milling machine, in particular for a road milling machine or a trench milling machine, having at least one milling roller accommodated therein for loosening and/or removing soil material. It is provided that at least one guide device is arranged in the interior of the rotor box, which, in cooperation with the rotating milling roller causes a conveyance of the loosened milled material in the axial direction (L) of the milling roller or at least supports such a conveyance. The present invention also relates to a ground milling machine, in particular a road milling machine or trench milling machine, which has at least one such rotor box. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187746 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE PROTECTION IN A MINING SYSTEM - A chain link assembly, a cable chain assembly and a mining system. The cable handler individual links may include an enclosed section for the fiber optic cable separate from other services for the machine. A flexible material or other structure may assemble the fiber optic cable in the cable handler in a manner in which it “snakes” about the centerline to provide ample slack in the fiber optic cable to, for example, prevent over tension. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187747 | WHEEL HUB UNIT - A wheel hub unit includes a wheel hub, a hydraulic motor and at least one bearing for supporting the wheel hub and the hydraulic motor. The wheel hub unit comprises a first seal for protecting the at least one bearing from hydraulic oil from the hydraulic motor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187748 | Low friction wheel for toy cars - A wheel for toy cars with a threaded bore. The threaded bore provides a low friction surface between the wheel and axel, and enables a custom fit to axel through thread deformation. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187749 | Generating axle - Generators are not new. They have been around for a long time. We find them in windmills, in hydroelectric dams, and in many other applications where kinetic energy, in these cases in the form of wind and falling water, is harnessed and turned into electricity. I propose to harness the kinetic energy of an automobile (and other devices) by turning the axles into generators. I propose to do this by wrapping the axles in wire and either magnetizing the axle tube or lining it with magnets on two sides. Then, when the axle spins, the wire will turn in a magnetic field, thereby creating electricity which can be routed directly to the battery to prolong its charge. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187750 | HILL ROLL-BACK AND ROLL-FORWARD CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A triggering module selectively generates a triggering signal when a vehicle is stopped, a grade of a surface is one of greater than a predetermined positive grade and less than a predetermined negative grade, and a brake pedal position is greater than a predetermined position. A brake actuator provides brake fluid to a braking system when the brake pedal position is greater than the predetermined position. A brake releasing module, after the triggering signal is generated, begins releasing the brake fluid from the braking system a predetermined period after the brake pedal position reaches the predetermined position. A brake applying module selectively operates a brake fluid pump after the triggering signal is generated based on a comparison of a vehicle speed and a predetermined vehicle speed. The brake fluid pump provides brake fluid to the braking system when the brake fluid pump is operated. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187751 | LUBRICATING OIL MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE CAPS FOR ROLLERS OF A TRACKED VEHICLE - A roller of a tracked vehicle includes a lubricating oil reservoir having an open end closed by a sealing body having an outer face and an opposed inner face facing the reservoir, and which is transparent to provide visual access into the reservoir through the open end for lubricating oil level and quality monitoring purposes. A depression with a raised rim is formed in the outer face of the sealing body, and a port is formed in the sealing body, which extends through the sealing body at the depression from the outer face to the inner face of the sealing body. A removable plug is applied to and closes the port, and is positioned in the depression and extends outwardly from the outer face of the sealing body no further than the raised rim isolating the plug from shearing forces across the outer face of the sealing body. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187752 | Climbing Robot for Travelling over Adhesive Surfaces - A climbing robot for travelling over adhesive surfaces with endless traction mechanisms ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187753 | LOW COST ELECTRIC POWER TAKE OUT FUNCTIONALITY FOR FUEL CELL HYBRID VEHICLES - An electrical system for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle where the vehicle includes a fuel cell stack and a high voltage battery. A traditional bi-directional DC/DC power converter is provided in a high voltage bus that couples the fuel cell stack voltage and the battery voltage. Further, a traditional power inverter module is provided that converts the high voltage DC power signal on the high voltage bus to an AC signal suitable for an electric traction motor on the vehicle. The present invention proposes using the already existing bi-directional DC/DC power converter and the PIM as part of an electric power take out (EPTO) circuit that provides AC power for external vehicle loads while the fuel cell stack and battery are not being used to power the vehicle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187754 | HYBRID ELECTRIC SHOVEL - A hybrid electric shovel. The hybrid electric shovel includes a main transformer, a first and second converter, a first and second DC motor, a first and second active front end, a first and second motion inverter, and a first and second AC motor. The first converter is coupled to a first secondary winding, and the second converter is coupled to a second secondary winding. The first DC motor is coupled to the first converter, and the second DC motor is coupled to the second converter. The first active front end is coupled to the first secondary winding and to the first motion inverter. The second active front end is coupled to the second secondary winding and to the second motion inverter. The first AC motor is coupled to the first motion inverter, and the second AC motor is coupled to the second motion inverter. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187755 | POWER UNIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A power unit for an electric vehicle includes: a first power source connected between a first node and a second node; a first switch connected between the second node and a third node; a second power source connected between the third node and a fourth node; a second switch connected between the first node and the third node; and a DC-DC converter, wherein the DC-DC converter adjusts an electric potential of the first node by changing an electric potential of the second node by making the first node connectable to the third node, or, by making the second node connectable to the third node; an output electric power obtained from between the first node and the fourth node is supplied to an electric motor; and the first power source or the second power source is a fuel cell stack and an another is a secondary battery. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187756 | HYBRID-TYPE CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A disclosed hybrid-type construction machine includes a generator part configured to generate electric energy by the driving force of an engine; an inverter configured to control the generator part; an electric power accumulator configured to accumulate the electric energy generated by the generator part; a DC bus located between the generator part and the electric power accumulator; and a converter configured to control a voltage of the DC bus, wherein when the electric power accumulator having approximately zero electric energy is charged the inverter of the generator part is not controlled, and a reference value of a voltage command for the DC bus to charge the electric power accumulator is set to be smaller than an induced voltage of the generator part. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187757 | DEVICE FOR INDUCTIVE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY - The invention relates to a device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit comprising at least one primary inductance to a vehicle that is adjacent to said unit and has at least one second inductance. The stationary unit or the vehicle has a device for detecting the presence of an object in a predetermined area that covers at least the area lying between the primary inductance and the second inductance during the inductive energy transfer. The detection device has at least one contactless sensor and an evaluation unit that is connected to the sensor. At least the sensor of the detection device is integrated into or mounted on the same housing as the primary or secondary coil of the energy transfer device. The sensor can be an ultrasonic sensor, radar sensor, infra-red sensor or an electric image sensor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187758 | Direct Electrical Connection for Multi-Motor Hybrid Drive System - A system for a hybrid vehicle includes an engine; a first inverter coupled to a second inverter; a first electrical machine coupled to the engine and the first inverter; a second electrical machine coupled to the second inverter and a wheel axle of the vehicle; a high voltage battery coupled to both the first inverter and the second inverter; and a switch box disposed between the first electrical machine and the second electrical machine. The switch box includes switches adapted to switch open and closed to allow direct electrical connection from the first electrical machine to the second electrical machine. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187759 | POWER SOURCE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE - A PLG-ECU for external charging is provided separately from an HV-ECU for vehicle running, and configured to be capable of controlling external charging relays to be turned on/off. A sub DC/DC converter converting the output voltage of a charger into an auxiliary system voltage at the time of external charging is provided separately from a main DC/DC converter of large capacity used at the time of vehicle running. At the time of external charging, PLG-ECU can execute external charging without starting a vehicle running system while sub DC/DC converter can generate an auxiliary system voltage. Since external charging can be executed while system main relays each are kept turned off, a high voltage is not applied to components at the succeeding stage. Consequently, a main battery can be externally charged without exerting any influence on the durability and the life of each component of the vehicle running system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187760 | Power Distribution Device and Power Distribution Circuit - A power distribution device includes a number (N, N≧2) of power input terminals, a number (M, M≧2) of power output terminals, and a number (M) of power distribution circuits, each electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the power output terminals and electrically coupled to a number (P, P≧2) of the power input terminals. Each of the power distribution circuits includes a number (P) of diodes each electrically coupled between a respective one of the power input terminals and the corresponding one of the power output terminals, a switch element connected in parallel to one of the diodes, and a controller controlling the switch element to operate in a conducting state when the controller determines that power received at the power input terminal connected to the switch is normal, and controlling the switch element to operate in a non-conducting state when the power is abnormal. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187761 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A power distribution system includes a direct current (DC) power source and an appliance selection unit for selecting one or more appliances that can be operated with an available power of the DC power source. The power distribution system further includes a display unit for displaying results of selection by the appliance selection unit. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187762 | MULTI-CHANNEL PULSE WIDTH MODULATION SIGNAL GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A multi-channel PWM signal generating method includes receiving information having a pulse width and outputting a plurality of PWM signals based on the pulse width. The outputting includes outputting at least one pair of PWM signals that have a phase difference corresponding to a difference between an output period and the pulse width. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187763 | ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY - The present invention relates to power supplies and in particular to an electronic power supply that is mounted to a printed circuit board and can be used to power electronic circuits and devices. Disclosed is a power supply which includes a photoluminescent light source. The photoluminescent light source generates light in response to receiving input power. One or more than one photovoltaic device is in optical communication with the photoluminescent light source, and generates output power in response to receiving light from the photoluminescent light source. The amount of output power generated by the one or more than one photovoltaic device is greater than the amount of input power received by the photoluminescent light source. In some embodiments the photoluminescent light source includes a light-emitting device and a photoluminescent material, each of which is embedded in an optical coupling material. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187764 | ENCLOSURE HOUSING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS HAVING HYBRID HVAC/R SYSTEM WITH POWER BACK-UP - An enclosure or shelter having an interior chamber for housing electronic components and equipment is provided with an HVAC/R system configured with a rechargeable DC power source for power back-up to maintain substantially uninterrupted power in the case of a main power failure. The system includes one or more variable frequency drives (VFD) controlled by a VFD controller and configured to provide three-phase power to one or more three-phase AC motors and single-phase power to one or more single-phase AC motors. The system also includes a power source controller configured to select and power sources based on availability of one or more power sources and other logic. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187765 | POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR LINE TERMINATION UNITS - In one embodiment, a line termination unit includes line driver for driving a transmission line, with a first supply voltage input terminal and a second supply voltage input terminal, a power supply, with an analog supply voltage output terminal for feeding an analog part of the line termination unit, and at least one digital supply voltage output terminal for feeding a digital part of the line termination unit, and a ground voltage reference. The analog supply voltage output terminal is coupled to the first supply voltage input terminal, and the line termination unit further includes a selector for selectively coupling one of the at least one digital supply voltage output terminal or the ground voltage reference to the second supply voltage input terminal. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187766 | Device and Method For Improving The Performance Of An Inverter In A Photovoltaic System - In one embodiment, a photovoltaic (PV) power generation system includes a plurality of PV arrays configured to convert received light into electricity, a double conversion device, wherein the double conversion device is coupled to the plurality of PV arrays, and an inverter, wherein the inverter is coupled to the double conversion device. In an exemplary embodiment, the double conversion device is a DC-DC converter. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187767 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, POWER GENERATING MODULE, MODULE FIXING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A power generation system includes power generating modules, and a module fixing device configured to fix the power generating modules. Each power generating module includes a power generating module body including a power generator that generates DC energy, and a power transmitter attached to the power generating module body. The power transmitter includes an oscillator that converts the DC energy into RF energy with a frequency f | 2012-07-26 |
20120187768 | LOW FILTER CAPACITANCE POWER SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES, AND PROCESSES FOR SOLAR PLANTS - DC to DC converters are connected in parallel to a DC buss that is input to a DC to AC inverter module. Each of the DC to DC converters receives input from one or more DC electrical sources. The inverter module typically comprises a DC to AC power stage that is connectable to an AC buss, and a filter connected between the DC buss and the DC to AC power stage. The filter may comprise one or more capacitors, wherein the capacitors may be chosen based upon the voltage of the DC buss. While the DC buss may have a voltage ripple associated therewith, the DC electrical sources are protected from the DC voltage ripple by their respective converter modules. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187769 | Energy Supply System - An energy supply system has a number of DC choppers for converting the input voltages applied in each case into output voltages, and a number of energy storages for providing the input voltages, an energy storage being assigned to each DC chopper. An output voltage of at least one of the number of DC choppers is settable as a function of a setpoint input in order to expose the energy storage assigned to the at least one DC chopper to a load individually. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING MULTIPLE GENERATORS WITH AN ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Systems and method for synchronizing power generators with a power grid are provided. One system among various implementations includes a plurality of synchronization modules, wherein each synchronization module corresponds to one power generator. The synchronization modules are configured to output a control signal to adjust a frequency of the respective power generator to correspond with the frequency of the existing power grid. The system also includes a central controller in communication with the plurality of synchronization modules. The central controller is configured to determine a propagation delay with respect to each synchronization module. The propagation delay is a measure of time for a signal to propagate from the respective synchronization module to the central controller. The central controller is further configured to send a control signal to each synchronization module to control when each synchronization module connects the respective power generator to the existing power grid. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187771 | POWER FEEDING DEVICE AND WIRELESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A resonant power feeding system that can provide high power transmission efficiency between a power feeding device and a power reception device without dynamically controlling the oscillation frequency in accordance with the distance between the power feeding device and the power reception device. High power transmission efficiency between the power feeding device and the power reception device is obtained by addition of a structure for adjusting the matching condition to both the power reception device and the power feeding device. Specifically, a transmission-reception circuit and a matching circuit are provided in both the power reception device and the power feeding device, and wireless signals for adjusting the matching circuit are transmitted and received through a resonant coil. Thus, the power feeding device can efficiently supply power to the power reception device without adjusting the oscillation frequency. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187772 | Wireless Power Transceiver System - Coupled coil systems and methods are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver inductors, or coils, are coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power among them. In preferred implementations, power may be transmitted and received using temporarily paired coupled coils. One preferred aspect of the invention is that the coils are not permanently affixed in physical proximity to one another, but can be moved and/or interchanged, and that the coils may be used to transmit or receive power based on their real-time relationships to other coils. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187773 | DEVICE FOR THE INDUCTIVE TRANSFER OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY - The invention relates to a device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit that has at least two similar primary inductances ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120187774 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE MONITORING AND BALANCING OF A MULTI-CELL ENERGY STORAGE STACK - The present disclosure relates to a device for monitoring and balancing the cell voltages of at least two energy storage cells, which are electrically connected in series, of a multi-cell energy storage stack having at least one energy storage element, a voltage measuring unit, a first combinatorial circuit that is connected to each energy storage cell and the voltage measuring unit, a second combinatorial circuit that is connected to the energy storage element, the voltage measuring unit, and the first combinatorial circuit, and controls a control unit, which is connected to the voltage measuring unit and the first and second combinatorial circuit. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187775 | BATTERY PACK ACTIVE DISCHARGE INTEGRATION - A discharge system includes a battery, an electrical power bus selectively connected to the battery, a module configured to receive electrical energy from the battery via the electrical power bus, and a discharge resistor selectively connected to the electrical power bus. A contactor is operatively disposed between the battery and the electrical power bus. The contactor is configured to selectively connect the electrical power bus to the battery or the discharge resistor. That is, the contactor is configured to connect the electrical power bus to the discharge resistor in a default mode to discharge electrical energy stored in the module, and the contactor is configured to connect the electrical power bus to the battery in at least one vehicle operating mode. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187776 | ELECTRONICS DEVICE WITH DEEP POWER CONSERVATION MODE VIA DIRECT OR GENERATED SIGNAL APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR EMPLOYING SUCH AN ELECTRONICS DEVICE - An electronics device (“ED”) includes a housing, a buttons electrical circuit block, at least one user operable button in operable communication with the buttons electrical circuit block, a microcontroller block, and a first-time-on (FTO) electrical circuit block, disposed within the housing. The FTO electrical circuit block includes an activation node and a signal reception contact, and is configured: (i) to place the ED into a deep power conservation mode (“DPCM”) upon either the direct application of an electrical signal to the activation node by an ED or a deactivation signal received at the signal reception contact; (ii) to terminate the DPCM and place the ED into a normal operating mode upon receiving a predetermined user triggered signal from the at least one user operable button; and (ii) to generate the deactivation signal received at the signal reception contact in response to an external command signal received by the microcontroller block. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187777 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIAL HANDLING APPLICATION - A distributed control system is provided having a plurality of control modules operative to control one or more output devices. A control module includes a first enclosure that houses a plurality of control terminals and a second enclosure that houses a controller for controlling an output device. A maximum voltage of the first enclosure is less than a threshold voltage level, and a maximum voltage of the second enclosure is greater than the threshold voltage level. A safety circuit of the control system includes a plurality of circuit segments connected in a series configuration to the control modules. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187778 | Actuator Which Can Be Actuated Electromagnetically, Particularly For An Adjustable Damping Valve Of A Vibration Damper - Actuator which can be actuated electromagnetically includes a coil, a magnetically conductive actuator sleeve being fixed in the magnetic field thereof. The magnetic field passes radially from the actuator sleeve to an axially movable armature and passes axially in the area of a pole plane from the armature to a return member which is stationary with respect to the actuator and, in so doing, generates a magnetic force which displaces the armature. The actuator sleeve for the magnetic flux of the coil has at least two functionally parallel passage areas having different cross sections for receiving the armature which has a conducting profile complementary to the actuator sleeve. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187779 | LINEAR MOTOR - A linear motor comprises a first member including armature modules, a second member including permanent magnet modules, and a supporting mechanism. Each armature module has at least four salient poles projected from a magnetic body to the second member and coils winding round the salient poles, through which a single-phase current flows. Each permanent magnet module has as many permanent magnets as the number of the salient poles included in each armature module. Currents having a predetermined phase difference are applied to the armature modules such that a thrust according to a traveling magnetic field is generated in a unit composed of S armature modules and P (P is a multiple of 2) permanent magnet modules arranged in a moving direction. A stator corresponding to one of the first and second members is fixed to the supporting mechanism such that a mover corresponding to the other moves by the thrust. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187780 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIBRATIONS - There is provided an apparatus for generating vibrations, the apparatus including: a lower case made of a non-magnetic material; a coil plate mounted on the lower case and made of a magnetic material so as to reduce magnetic force leakage; a coil mounted on the coil plate; and a motion element including a magnet disposed to be opposite to the coil such that an electromagnetic force is generated by interaction with the coil. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187781 | Motor - It is an object of this invention to provide a motor with a structure including a bearing only on one side whose assembly accuracy can be easily increased. In a stepping motor including a shaft as a rotating shaft of a rotor and a bearing which rotatably supports the shaft, the bearing is provided only on one side of the shaft, and a one-piece molded member is provided, the one-piece molded member obtained by integrally molding, from resin, the bearing and at least one on the bearing side of a front plate and an end plate. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187782 | Hand-Held Power Tool with a Drive Motor and a Gear Mechanism - A hand-held power tool with a drive motor and a gear mechanism has elastomer elements moulded onto the inner side of the housing. At least two elastomer elements form elastomer bearings for bearing the drive motor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187783 | STATOR WINDING CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - An electric machine a cylindrical stator core having an outer perimeter surface and an inner perimeter surface with a plurality of slots formed between the inner perimeter surface and the outer perimeter surface. The inner perimeter surface defines an inner cylindrical space for the stator that extends in an axial direction within the stator. The stator core is configured to retain a winding arrangement comprised of a plurality of conductor segments positioned in the plurality of slots of the stator core. The winding arrangement further includes a jumper extending into the inner cylindrical space and connecting two of the plurality of conductor segments. Accordingly, the jumper appears as a chord of a circular end shape of the stator core. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187784 | MACHINE WITH HIGH VOLTAGE ENCLOSURE COVER - A machine includes a high voltage element and an enclosure surrounding the high voltage element. The enclosure includes a first insulating insert disposed at least partially within a first wall and being electrically non-conductive and surrounding a first conductive insert and an enclosure cover formed at least partially of an electrically non-conducting substrate and having a first opening formed therein sized to allow a first fastener or an extension of the first conductive insert to pass through it. Removal of the enclosure cover causes the high high-voltage element to cease operating. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187785 | ELECTROMOTIVE AUXILIARY DRIVE - Electromotive auxiliary drive for use in vehicles, for example a windscreen wiper drive or motor, having at least one electronic system accommodated inside a gear, having a circuit board or PCB, which with the use of at least one centring and locking pin reaching through a centring and fixing opening is maintained centred in the interior of the gear. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187786 | MAGNETIC PROPULSION MOTOR - The present disclosure relates to a magnetic motor including a drive magnet, a motion magnet, and an acceleration field. The drive magnet includes magnetic shielding, typically on a portion thereof, altering the magnetic field of the drive magnet. In some embodiments, the motion magnet has a cross-section that is generally in the shape of a ‘V’ or ‘A’. The acceleration field is created by the interaction between the drive magnet and the motion magnet as the motion magnet is passed through the altered magnetic field of the drive magnet. The altered magnetic field of the drive magnet may often be near a first end of the drive magnet. In further embodiments, the motion magnet can be operably coupled to an output shaft and rotate around the central axis of the output shaft. The present disclosure, also relates to a device, including the magnetic motor, for generating energy from a turbine. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187787 | MOTOR AND ROTARY DRIVE DEVICE - A motor may include a motor housing; a rotor which is provided with a rotation shaft rotatably held with respect to the motor housing, a magnet held by the rotation shaft, and a back yoke facing the magnet on one side in a motor axial line direction; a stator board which is provided with a stator coil facing the magnet on an other side in the motor axial line direction; an auxiliary yoke mounting member which is provided with a tube part to which the rotation shaft fitted and fixed; and an auxiliary yoke which is provided in a portion of the auxiliary yoke mounting member whose diameter is enlarged from the tube part and which faces the stator board on the other side in the motor axial line direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187788 | WATERTIGHT APPARATUS FOR AN UNDERWATER MOTOR - The present invention relates to a watertight apparatus for an underwater motor, comprising a double oil jacket for preventing high-pressure water from entering the underwater motor along a rotary shaft of the underwater motor. According to the present invention, high-pressure water is prevented from entering the underwater motor along the rotary shaft of the underwater motor even in the case of mechanical devices which operate in deep water, thereby preventing failure in the operation of or damage to mechanical devices caused by the ingress of water. In addition, the oil jacket can be easily replaced, thereby enabling the effective performance of maintenance and repair of mechanical devices. | 2012-07-26 |
20120187789 | Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and motor including the same - There is provided a hydrodynamic bearing assembly including: a sleeve having a shaft inserted thereinto and supported thereby; a thrust plate coupled to one end of the shaft; an extension part formed at the thrust plate to be extended in an axial direction so as to be coupled to the shaft; and a coupling part formed at the shaft to contact an inner surface of the extension part so as to be coupled to the extension part. | 2012-07-26 |