30th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210231153 | QUICK-CONNECTION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR AND BOXES IN GENERAL - Disclosed is a mounting system of a box, of any shape or dimensions, to a static or dynamic structure. The system is particularly advantageous in the automotive sector, where it is necessary to optimize times and simplify the mounting of a box to a vehicle chassis. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231154 | Furniture Snap Connector - The present invention generally relates to an improved furniture connector designed to firmly attach two portions of furniture without the need for tools. The connector is designed to fit into a void within a first surface in much the same manner as a prior art cam connector. When a connector stud in a second surface is inserted into the improved furniture connector, a flexible tab accepts the stud and holds it firmly along a chamfered edge within the connector. Disassembly is then possible as the flexible tab can be released to remove the connector stud. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231155 | Arrangement for securing at least one circlip against centrifugal force, which circlip is axially fastened on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine for positional securing, and use of an arrangement of this type - An arrangement secures at least one circlip against centrifugal force. The circlip is axially fastened on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine for positional securing. At least one securing element is provided for securing against the centrifugal forces acting on the circlip when the rotor shaft rotates. The at least one securing element is placed onto the rotor shaft by means of a first portion for fastening and, by means of a second portion, is slid at least partially over the circlip and radially secures the circlip. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231156 | THREADED TRUSS FOUNDATIONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MACHINES - A machine for rotary driving screw anchors into underlying ground and related. The machine has a mast with a rotary driver and a mandrel driver oriented on a common axis. The mandrel driver passes a mandrel through the rotary driver and the screw anchor to allow the mandrel to be actuated ahead of the screw anchor while the rotary driver drives the screw anchor into the ground. Alternatively, the mandrel driver may also drive a hammering drill through the screw anchor to clear a path ahead of it through subsurface rocks. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231157 | EXTERNAL SCREW MEMBER - An external screw member includes a parallel screw portion and a tapered screw portion provided on a side further toward a tip end than the parallel screw portion, and a plurality of sets of step portion and a transition screw thread portion are provided on at least one of the parallel screw portion and the tapered screw portion, the step portion having a reduced thread height in a radial direction and the transition screw thread portion gradually increasing in diameter from the step portion in an anti-driving rotation direction so as to reach a thread height of a normal screw thread portion. A top portion of the transition screw thread portion is positioned at an offset toward a pressure side relative to a position of a regular screw pitch in a minimum diameter portion of the step portion, and transitions to the regular screw pitch in the anti-driving rotation direction. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231158 | RESIN COMPONENT - An internal thread member of a resin component is used to fasten and fix a member-to-be-fastened-and-fixed made of a metallic material. The internal thread member is attached to a component body made of a synthetic resin. The internal thread member includes a thread main body made of a synthetic resin and a nut portion made of a metallic material. The nut portion is integrated with the thread main body in a state in which an end face of the nut portion on one side in the fastening direction of the internal thread is exposed. The end face of the nut portion is exposed to the outside in a state in which the protruding amount of the end face of the nut portion from the outer surface of the component body is greater than or equal to zero. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231159 | ONE-PIECE NUT CAP - A fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system may have a cap including a primary member and a plurality of prongs. The primary member includes a wall member and a floor member defining a conic section with an open end. The plurality of prongs extend radially inward from the wall member and are configured to contact at least one surface of at least one of a nut, bolt, and/or a washer. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231160 | Composite Fastener with Locking Cap Feature - A fastener comprising a nut body and an associated Lockone clasp is disclosed. The locking clasp may be maintained in its association by one or more locking clasp retainers, the retainers forming an arc. In one embodiment, the nut body is formed with an internally threaded thread bore partially filled by helical thread insert. In another preferred embodiment the helical thread insert is a free running helically wound wire thread insert. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231161 | Method and System for Retaining a Fastener - An apparatus for securing a panel to a structure is provided. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a fastener having a fastener head and a threaded tail, and the fastener may be disposed through a structure and an external panel. The apparatus also includes a retainer housing positioned on the fastener head, where the retainer housing is detached from the fastener. A spring engaging the fastener and the retainer housing is also included within the retainer housing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231162 | CAPTIVE SCREW - A captive screw, comprising: a screw; a press fit nut, to connect to an opening on a device and to accept a screw, including: a bottom portion, to extend through the opening; a top portion; and a middle portion, wherein the middle portion is smaller in circumference than the top portion and the bottom portion; and a sleeve including a protrusion, wherein the sleeve fits over the screw and attaches to the press fit nut via the protrusion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231163 | Suction Device for Reversible Adhesion to a Substrate Surface - A suction device, in particular a suction cup, suction lifter, or vacuum gripper, for reversible attachment to a substrate surface, comprising a first component, which is used for the actuation of the suction device, and a second component, which can be brought into contact with the substrate surface via the suction cup surface, wherein the first component consists of at least one harder first material and the second component of at least one, in comparison to the first material, softer second material, wherein the second material is an extremely soft material with a Shore 00 hardness less than 50, wherein the thickness of the second component measures, in an unloaded condition, at least 2.5% of an outer diameter or a length or a width of the first component and/or particles and/or fibers, which are harder than the second material, are integrated into at least one second material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231164 | COMPOSITE END CONNECTIONS - A fibre-reinforced polymer composite shaft for transmitting loads along a central axis is provided. The composite shaft comprises a first interface surface extending along the central axis and comprising at least one helical groove and/or a plurality of circumferential grooves for engaging with at least one corresponding helical ridge and/or a plurality of corresponding circumferential ridges of a second interface surface of an end fitting. The at least one helical groove and/or the plurality of circumferential grooves comprises at least one flank with a flank angle of between 32° and 51°. In such an assembly, a preload structure is arranged to provide a radial biasing force to bias the first interference surface against the second interference surface. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231165 | SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING FOR DAMPERS - A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231166 | BALL JOINT, STABILIZER LINK, AND BALL JOINT MANUFACTURING METHOD - An axial ball joint includes a ball stud including a stud portion and a ball portion; a metal housing configured to rotatably support the ball portion of the ball stud; a resin ball sheet provided in an interposed manner between the ball portion and the housing. The housing is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape by press work. The housing has a bottom wall and a peripheral side wall which are set respectively to thicknesses substantially equal to each other. The bottom wall and the peripheral side wall of the housing have therebetween a boundary portion formed with multiple rib portions which project in a brace shape from outside to inside of the housing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231167 | HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING SYSTEM - Systems and methods related to hydrodynamic bearings are provided. One example hydrodynamic bearing system includes a sleeve assembly including a cross-member fluidically dividing a first interior cavity from a second interior cavity, a first shaft positioned in the first interior cavity, and a second shaft positioned in the second interior cavity. The hydrodynamic bearing system further includes a first journal bearing including a first fluid interface surrounding at least a portion of the first cantilever shaft and configured to support radial loads and a second journal bearing including a second fluid interface surrounding at least a portion of the second cantilever shaft and configured to support radial loads. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231168 | WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY - A wheel bearing assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a wheel hub, at least one inner ring, an outer ring, and one or more rolling elements. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an accommodation space may be formed inward of a vehicle-body-side end portion of the wheel hub to accommodate a constant velocity joint, and a plurality of recesses for accommodating rotating elements of the constant velocity joint are formed on an inner peripheral surface of the accommodation space to be spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first heat-treated hardened portion may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the accommodation space, wherein the first heat-treated hardened portion may be formed to have portions with which the rotating elements of the constant velocity joint is brought into contact. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second heat-treated hardened portion may formed on an outer peripheral surface of the wheel hub, wherein the first heat-treated hardened portion and the second heat-treated hardened portion may be formed so as not to overlap each other. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231169 | TAPERED ROLLER BEARING - A tapered roller bearing includes an inner ring having a tapered raceway surface and a large-collar surface on a large-diameter side of the raceway surface, and tapered rollers. Each of the rollers has a large end surface guided by the large-collar surface. When R represents a set curvature radius of the large end surface and R | 2021-07-29 |
20210231170 | SELF-ADJUSTING BUSHING BEARING WITH MAGNETIC LEVITATION - A self-adjusting bushing bearing receivable within a housing to control movement of a shaft therein. Shaft magnet segments are configured to receive the shaft therein, where each shaft magnet segment has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the shaft magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity. Bearing magnet segments are configured to receive the shaft magnet segments therein, where each of the bearing magnet segments has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the bearing magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity. A springy element is disposed between the housing and the bearing magnet segments to bias the bearing magnet segments radially inwardly relative to the shaft magnet segments. The outer polarity of the shaft magnet segments is the same as the inner polarity of the bearing magnet segments so as to repel each other. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231171 | WEDGE DRIVE HAVING ADJUSTABLE GUIDE APPARATUS - A wedge drive is provided having a first and a second wedge drive part and an adjustable guide apparatus, formed at least in part by the first and second wedge drive parts, which are movable, by means of a stroke directed in a stroke direction (Z), toward each other in a sliding direction (X, X′, X″) determined by the guide apparatus and at an angle to the stroke direction (Z), guided by the guide apparatus, wherein a guide part of the guide apparatus is movable along a forced guidance surface by adjusting the position of an adjustment surface and a guide play can be set as a result, wherein a normal vector (N) of the forced guidance surface is at an angle to a plane of movement spanned by the stroke direction (Z) and the sliding direction (X, X′, X″). | 2021-07-29 |
20210231172 | NESTED DOUBLE ECCENTRIC ANCHOR BOLT BUSHINGS - A nested double eccentric anchor bolt bushing device is provided. The device includes a fully eccentric inner sleeve and a fully eccentric outer sleeve. The fully eccentric inner sleeve includes a first outer diameter and a first inner diameter. The first inner diameter of the fully eccentric inner sleeve is configured to receive an anchor bolt. The fully eccentric outer sleeve includes a second inner diameter and a second outer diameter. The second inner diameter is configured to receive the first outer diameter of the fully eccentric inner sleeve. The second outer diameter is configured to insert into an opening in a sill plate of a wall panel. A wall is also provided. The wall includes an anchor bolt, a fully eccentric inner sleeve, a fully eccentric outer sleeve, and a sill plate. A method of installing the wall is also provided. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231173 | MULTI-PART BEARING CAGE ASSEMBLY - A bearing cage assembly including two different cage halves formed from different materials is disclosed. The first cage half includes a first rim and a first plurality of arms extending from the first rim. The second cage half includes a second rim and a second plurality of arms extending from the second rim. The first cage half and the second cage half are fastened to each other via engagement between a plurality of first retainers of the first cage half with the plurality of second retainers of the second cage half. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231174 | THIN-WALL BEARING AND PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - A thin-wall bearing, including an outer ring and an inner ring. The inner ring surface of the outer ring is provided with an outer ring raceway, and the outer ring surface of the inner ring is provided with an inner ring raceway. A steel ball and a cage for installing the steel ball are arranged between the outer ring raceway and the inner ring raceway. A plurality of screw holes are evenly distributed in a circle around the side wall of the outer ring, and knurled screws are provided in the screw holes, respectively. The fit between the knurled screw and the screw hole 10-Φ9 is to be N6/h5. The radial clearance of the thin-wall bearing is greater than or equal to 0.01 but less than or equal to 0.09. A processing method of the thin-wall bearing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231175 | BEARING ASSEMBLY AND COMPRESSOR COMPRISING SAME - Some embodiments of the disclosure disclose a bearing assembly and a compressor with the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes: a retainer assembly ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231176 | RESCUE BEARING - Disclosed herein is a rescue bearing, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the rescue bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, rolling elements, and fastening elements. Further, the inner ring comprises a middle portion and opposing side portions. Further, a first side portion of the opposing side portions extends axially from a first side end of the middle portion beyond a first outer ring edge of the outer ring. Further, a second side portion of the opposing side portions extends axially from a second side end of the middle portion beyond a second outer ring edge of the outer ring. Further, the inner ring is configured for receiving a shaft into a bore of the inner ring based on inserting the shaft into the bore. Further, the opposing side portions is configured to be fastened to the shaft using the fastening elements. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231177 | SLIP CLUTCH DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC DRIVING MACHINE - A slip clutch device for an electric driving machine includes a rotation axis, an input side rotatable about the rotation axis, an output side rotatable about the rotation axis, and a slip clutch connecting the input side to the output side in a torque-limiting manner. The slip clutch includes an electrical insulation element for preventing an electrical disruptive discharge line between the input side and the output side, a friction disc, and a friction plate, pressed against the friction disc in a contact region in a frictionally engaged torque-transmitting manner. The friction disc or the friction plate is formed from an electrically insulating material in an insulation region extending radially over the contact region, and the insulation region is a bearing structure for radially transmitting torque. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231178 | OIL CONSUMING SYSTEM - The invention is concerned with an oil consumer system having at least one rotating component and at least one oil supply from an oil tank, wherein the oil consumer system has an oil return to a first tank and an oil supply via at least one second tank. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231179 | FLOATING-CALIPER BRAKE - The aim of the invention is to ensure a reliable lift of both brake pads of a floating-caliper brake ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231180 | LATCH ACTIVATION BETWEEN MEMBERS - Described herein is a system, method of use and Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) apparatus using a system that governs a dynamic response between members causing a halt in relative motion between the members. Magnetic interactions, eddy current drag forces and centrifugal and/or inertial forces may provide various mechanisms of governing movement. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231181 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A brake assembly for an electric motor includes: a magnetic body, a winding, a bolt, a housing part with a brake surface, an armature disk, a brake pad plate, a shaft, a spring part, and a first bushing. The housing part is connected to the magnetic body by the bolt, with a positive fit in at least the circumferential direction. The first bushing is accommodated in a second bushing. The spring part supported on the housing part presses the first bushing and/or the second bushing toward the magnetic body. The radial clearance range covered by the armature disk includes the radial clearance range covered by the second bushing, and the axial region covered by the armature disk includes the axial region covered by the second bushing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231182 | DISC BRAKE LINING, ASSEMBLED DEPENDING ON THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION, FOR A FIXED CALIPER DISC BRAKE - A disc brake lining is assembled depending on the rotation direction and includes a backing plate to carry a friction material, having diametrically opposed sides configured to be free from friction material. The backing plate is formed asymmetrically with respect to a central axis, and has a bearing on the inlet side relative to a preferred direction of rotation and provided radially inwardly in relation to a central wheel rotational axis, radially offset below a brake piston axis, as a holder with a hole for receiving a retaining pin, defining a fixedly positioned friction lining fixed bearing. A guide is on an allocated outlet-side bearing of the backing plate, radially outwardly in relation to the central wheel rotational axis, radially offset above a brake piston axis. The guide is an open-edged mouth opening with a receiving pocket receiving a guide pin, and defines a fixedly allocated friction lining floating bearing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231183 | BRAKE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A brake apparatus for a vehicle may include: a screw bar positioned in a caliper body, and rotated by power received from a motor part; a nut part configured to cover an outside of the screw bar, engaged and coupled with the screw bar, and rotated and moved toward a brake disk by a rotation of the screw bar; an O-ring part disposed in a sealing space which covers the screw bar of the caliper body, and contacted with the screw bar; and a backup ring part disposed in the sealing space, abutting on the O-ring part on an opposite side of the brake disk, and having a width that increases as a portion of the backup ring part, facing the O-ring part, is away from the O-ring part. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231184 | AIRCRAFT BRAKE COOLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for aircraft brake cooling are described. A system may include an air hose configured to intake pressurized air at a first end of the air hose from an aircraft propulsor. A nozzle at a second end of the air hose may be configured to exit the pressurized air through the air hose to a braking system. An actuator may be configured to allow the pressurized air to flow through the air hose or prevent the pressurized air from flowing through the air hose. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231185 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FRICTION MATERIAL | 2021-07-29 |
20210231186 | FRICTION MATERIAL AND BRAKE PAD - The present invention provides a friction material and a brake pad having excellent wear resistance while exhibiting a high friction coefficient under high-temperature and high-speed conditions. A friction material containing: 40 mass % or more and 80 mass % or less of a matrix containing at least one kind selected from the group consisting of Ni and Fe; 10 mass % or more and 30 mass % or less of inorganic particles containing zircon particles, titania particles, and mullite particles; and 10 mass % or more and 30 mass % or less of a lubricant containing at least one kind selected from the group consisting of graphite, molybdenum disulfide, boron nitride and calcium fluoride, wherein a content of the zircon particles is 30 vol % or more and 36 vol % or less, a content of the titania particles is 30 vol % or more and 36 vol % or less, and a content of the mullite particles is 30 vol % or more and 36 vol % or less with respect to a total content of 100 vol % of the zircon particles, the titania particles, and the mullite particles. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231187 | ASSEMBLY BEARING - An assembly bearing for a motor vehicle assembly includes an inner part, an elastomer supporting body in which the inner part is embedded, and an outer part that surrounds the supporting body. In embodiments, the outer part includes a first part and a second part that are clipped to at least one fastening element connected to the supporting body. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231188 | Load Limiting Breakaway Device - A system includes a first cylinder. The first cylinder includes a first piston mounted in the first cylinder and a first channel formed in an inner wall of the first cylinder. The first cylinder is configured to hold a pressurized gas. The system further comprises a second cylinder surrounding the first cylinder. The second cylinder comprises a second piston mounted in the second cylinder. The second piston is configured to surround the first cylinder. The second cylinder further comprises a second channel formed in the inner wall of the second cylinder. The second cylinder is configured to hold a pressurized gas. The system further includes one or more seals coupled to the first and second pistons. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231189 | FRICTION SHOCK ABSORBER - The invention relates to the field of transport mechanical engineering and concerns friction shock absorbers for vehicles. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231190 | VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE AND ELEVATOR APPARATUS - A vibration damping device for reducing vibration of an elevator rope includes a displacement amplifier arranged around a region from a first portion of the elevator rope drawn and a second portion of the elevator rope drawn from an opposite side of one or more sheaves in parallel with the first portion. The displacement amplifier is configured to amplify a displacement of each of the first portion and the second portion of the elevator rope. The device also includes a limiting member that controls displacement amplification performed by the displacement amplifier such that the displacement of the first portion or the second portion amplified by the displacement amplifier does not become greater than a first displacement, which is a displacement of the elevator rope by which the elevator rope is not allowed to return to an equilibrium position of the vibration. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231191 | PLATE LINK CHAIN - A plate link chain for a continuously variable cone pulley belt transmission of a motor vehicle includes a plurality of cradle thrust pieces arranged in joints, a plurality of link plates coupled by the joints, and a contact device disposed between a pair of the joints. The contact device includes a contact surface arranged to contact a pulley surface. In an example embodiment, the contact device is arranged in a free space of the plate link chain facing towards the pulley surface. In an example embodiment the contact device is attached to a one of the plurality of link plates. In an example embodiment, the plate link chain includes a frame, and the contact device is attached to the frame. In an example embodiment, the contact surface is convexly curved. In an example embodiment, the contact surface is elastic relative to the pulley surface. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231192 | V-Ribbed Belt and Application Thereof - A V-ribbed belt includes a plurality of V-rib portions extending along a longitudinal direction of the belt and in parallel with one another, and a compression rubber layer including a frictional power transmission face at least a part of which can come into contact with a V-rib groove portion of a pulley. The frictional power transmission face of the compression rubber layer is formed from a vulcanizate of a rubber composition containing a rubber component and a noise suppression improver. A difference (Rp−Rb) between a curvature radius Rp of a rib top end of the pulley and a curvature radius Rb of a rib bottom portion of the V-ribbed belt is −0.08 to 0.08 mm. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231193 | METHODS FOR SHORTENING A LINE, EXTRACTING STUCK VEHICLES, BELAYING OBJECTS, JOINING LINES TOGETHER AND FORMING A V-BRIDLE USING A DEVICE - A device for use with one or more lines that includes a unitary rigid body having an annular portion surrounding a central opening and at least four finger sections that extend from the annular portion of the rigid body. A first finger section and a second finger section curve toward each other on one end of the rigid body and terminate in blunt tips that are spaced apart from each other by a gap. Similarly, a third finger section and a fourth finger section curve toward each other on an opposite end of the rigid body and terminate in blunt tips that are spaced apart from each other by a gap. The device maximizes the pulling strength of lines while reducing the possibility of line failure. Also disclosed are methods of using the device for shortening a line, belaying an object, joining two lines together and for forming a V-bridle. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231194 | ELONGATE OBJECT GUIDING DEVICE, AND ROLLER ATTACHMENT - An elongate object guiding device is provided with a protective guiding portion, guide rails, rollers, and magnets. The guide rails have magnetic guide surfaces that guide the protective guiding portion when the protective guiding portion reciprocates in a longitudinal direction while forming a cured part. The rollers are provided on the protective guiding portion, and are disposed in such a way as to be capable of rolling along the guide surfaces. The magnets are provided on the protective guiding portion in such a way as not to come into contact with the guide rails, and cause a magnetic force to act on the guide surfaces in such a way as to maintain a state of contact between the rollers and the guide surfaces. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231195 | SHORTENING CLUTCH - A main body provided with a pocket for accommodating a first chain link of another chain, and a lock lever which is capable of switching between & locked state and an unlocked state by pivoting, and which restricts disengagement of the first chain link from the pocket in the locked state, and allows the first chain link to disengage from the pocket in the unlocked state, which is resisted by an urging force of an urging member, wherein the pocket side, and the locking piece projects toward a position in which movement of a second chain link in an escaping direction is restricted, a first operating piece extending to the side of the pivot point on which one chain is coupled, and a second operating piece extending to the opposite side. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231196 | Cellulose-containing gear - A gear is provided that has excellent continuous moldability for practical use, and both high slidability and high durability. The provided gear is a molded resin constructed of a resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (A) and cellulose nanofibers (B) with an average fiber diameter of 1000 nm or smaller, and having a number average molecular weight of the thermoplastic resin (A) in the range of 10,000 to 150,000, wherein a sliding surface of the gear with another gear teeth has an arithmetic mean surface roughness Sa of 3.0 μm or lower. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231197 | SCREW JACK ASSEMBLY FOR PAVING MACHINE - A screw jack assembly includes a first body defining a longitudinal axis and a screw drive disposed within the first body. The screw jack assembly also includes a second body movable relative to the first body and coupled to the screw drive, and a first gear coupled to the screw drive. The screw jack assembly further includes a handle assembly having a tube member coupled to the first body. The handle assembly also includes a second gear coupled to the first gear. The handle assembly further includes a handle member coupled to the second gear and adapted to rotate about a rotational axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The handle member is adapted to selectively rotate between an operating position and a stowed position about the longitudinal axis based, at least in part, on rotation of the tube member relative to the first body along the longitudinal axis. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231198 | DUAL REDUNDANT LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator includes a planetary gear system includes a sun gear, a ring gear, and a planet carrier. A linear output mechanism is coupled to the planetary gear system. A first motor is configured to drive a first input shaft, and the first input shaft is coupled to the planet carrier. A second motor is configured to drive a second input shaft, and the second input shaft is coupled to the ring gear. A first brake is coupled to the first motor and is configured to be engaged into a braked position that holds the planet carrier fixed. In the braked position, rotation of the ring gear results in rotation of the sun gear for linear displacement of the linear output mechanism. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231199 | MULTI-SPEED PLANETARY TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE WITH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRIC MACHINE - The invention relates to a multi-speed planetary transmission ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231200 | EQUIDIRECTIONAL TRANSFER UNIVERSAL TRANSMISSION - The present invention relates to an equidirectional transfer universal transmission formed by connecting an equidirectional transfer case, a commutator, and an actuator. One of five types of planetary gear trains is used for the equidirectional transfer case, the component corresponding to a term having a maximum absolute value of a coefficient in a motion characteristic equation is used as an input end, and the other two components are respectively used as an inner output end and an outer output end. The commutator includes fourth types of quill shaft commutators and a non-quill shaft commutator, which are set by respective methods. One of two types of single-layer planetary gear trains is used for the actuator. The present invention includes methods for setting respective components of the equidirectional transfer case and the actuator, and includes a connection method. According to the present invention, an output shaft is controlled to revolve around an actuator shaft by inputting a revolving speed, a forward moment and a reverse moment are balanced during revolving, the output shaft has no unidirectional bearing moment, and a revolving control device has a simple structure. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231201 | ELECTRIC DRIVE ASSEMBLY - An electromotive drive assembly comprises a housing arrangement with a first and second housing element between which an intermediate plate is arranged; a drive unit comprising a drive shaft which is rotatably drivable about a first axis of rotation; a transmission arrangement with an intermediate shaft which extends through an opening of the intermediate plate and is rotatably drivable by the drive shaft, and with a power split unit which is drivingly connected to the intermediate shaft and is rotatably supported about a third axis of rotation coaxial with the first axis of rotation by a first bearing in the intermediate plate and a second bearing in the second housing element; and a clutch arrangement by which the power path between the drive unit and the power split unit can be selectively connected and disconnected, wherein the opening comprises a clutch receptacle on which at least one element of the controllable clutch arrangement is axially supported. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231202 | TORQUE CONVERTER WITH EXPANDED RADIUS COVER AND METHOD THEREOF - A torque converter, including: an impeller supported for rotation around an axis of rotation and including an impeller shell and at least one impeller blade non-rotatably connected to the impeller shell; a cover arranged to receive a rotational torque and including a distal portion including an interior surface in contact with the impeller shell, and an expanded radius portion extending from the distal portion in an axial direction and including an interior surface facing at least partly in a radially inner direction pointing toward the axis of rotation; and a turbine in fluid communication with the impeller and including a turbine shell and at least one turbine blade non-rotatably connected to the turbine shell. The interior surface of the expanded radius portion is located further in a radially outer direction than the interior surface of the distal portion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231203 | THREE-PASS TORQUE CONVERTER WITH CLUTCH INTEGRATED WITH TURBINE - A torque converter comprising a front cover, an impeller having an impeller shell connected to the front cover, a turbine having a turbine shell, and a lock-up clutch configured to selectively couple the turbine shell to the impeller shell for torque transmission therebetween is disclosed. In embodiments, the lock-up clutch comprises a flange connected to the turbine shell that extends radially outward therefrom, a piston disposed axially between the front cover and the turbine, and a piston actuation plate connected to the piston. The piston may be connected to the front cover and configured to actuate the piston actuation plate to press the flange against the impeller shell to connect the turbine shell to the impeller shell for torque transmission therebetween. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231204 | RESIN GEAR AND RESIN GEAR MANUFACTURING METHOD - A resin gear includes an annular metal bush and an annular resin member provided around the metal bush. The metal bush and the resin member are disposed so as to be relatively rotatable in a direction of rotation of the resin gear. A plurality of spaces entering an outer peripheral surface of the metal bush and an inner peripheral surface of the resin member are formed, so as to be aligned along the direction of rotation, between the metal bush and the resin member. The space has, in at least one end portion in an axial direction of the resin gear, inner surfaces and intersecting with the axial direction. An elastic member is disposed in the space. The elastic member engages with the inner surfaces and. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231205 | RESIN-MADE GEAR - A resin gear includes an annular metal bush, an annular resin member provided around the metal bush and having a tooth profile formed in an outer peripheral portion, and an elastic member provided between the metal bush and the resin member. The elastic member has a first overhanging portion overhanging one end surface of the metal bush and one end surface of the resin member outward in an axial direction of the resin gear. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231206 | RESIN GEAR - A space and an elastic member have a first part where a distance between an outer peripheral surface of a metal bush and an inner peripheral surface of a resin member is a first distance, a second part where the distance between the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface is a second distance different from the first distance, and a third part where the distance between the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface is a third distance different from the first distance in a cross section along a radial direction of a resin gear. The first part is provided between the second part and the third part in an axial direction of the resin gear. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231207 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLEXIBLE GEAR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLEXIBLE GEAR UNIT, AND GEAR - A method of manufacturing a flexible gear and a method of manufacturing a flexible gear unit that can achieve a further improvement in productivity and a further reduction in production cost, and a gear that allows a further improvement in productivity and a further reduction in production cost are provided. A method of manufacturing a flexible gear is provided which includes preparing a matrix with a flexible gear shape, and forming, by an electroforming method using the matrix, a flexible gear shape with predetermined thickness and releasing the flexible gear shape from the matrix. A method of manufacturing a flexible gear unit is provided which includes the method of manufacturing the flexible gear according to the present technology, and joining a shaft and/or a hub to the flexible gear. Further, a gear is provided which includes a gear part, a body part, and a diaphragm part, is made from a material suitable for an electroforming method, and has flexibility. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231208 | SPROCKET FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - A conveyor for a combine harvester includes a chain and a sprocket. The sprocket includes an annular body defining an axis of rotation, two opposing sides, an outer perimeter extending between the two opposing sides, and gear teeth disposed on the outer perimeter. A bottom land extends between valleys of adjacent gear teeth. A single continuous edge is defined between two gear teeth at one of the adjacent sides. The bottom land includes (i) a central plateau portion, (ii) a first sloping surface extending from one edge of the central plateau portion to the single continuous edge at one of the two opposing sides, and (iii) a second sloping surface extending from the opposite edge of the central plateau portion to the single continuous edge at the other of the two opposing sides. The sloping surfaces either limit or prevent the accumulation of material thereon. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231209 | METHOD FOR SUPPRESSING NOISES IN A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for suppressing noises in a dual clutch transmission, which has two partial transmissions and each partial transmission has at least two synchronizers, for a motor vehicle. A respective shaft of the respective partial transmission is to be synchronized by the respective synchronizer with a respective idler, which is arranged on the respective shaft and is associated with the respective synchronizer, of the respective partial transmission. To suppress noises, one of the synchronizers of one of the partial transmissions is actuated, while the one partial transmission is activated, the other partial transmission is deactivated, and the idler which is associated with the other synchronizer of the one partial transmission is connected in a rotationally-fixed manner to the shaft of the one partial transmission. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231210 | LUBRICATION OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULE - An axle assembly having a drive pinion and a bearing support wall. Lubricant in a shift mechanism housing may flow through a drive pinion passage in the drive pinion to return to a sump portion of an axle housing. The bearing support wall may include one or more lubricant passages. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231211 | POWER UNIT - A power unit includes a prime mover and a belt continuously variable transmission. The belt continuously variable transmission includes a drive pulley, a driven pulley, a belt wound around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and a housing forming an accommodation space in which the belt is disposed. The belt continuously variable transmission changes a speed of rotation produced by drive power output from the prime mover. The power unit further includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the belt or a temperature corresponding to the temperature of the belt. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231212 | Assembly for securing the axial position of a sun gear of a planetary gearing stage on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine, and use of such an assembly - An assembly secures the axial position of a sun gear of a planetary gearing stage on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine. The sun gear has an end section that is stepped radially outward on the inner diameter and is axially secured on the rotor shaft by means of at least one securing ring. At least one securing element is provided to secure against the centrifugal forces acting on the securing ring during rotation of the rotor shaft. The securing element is inserted into the end section on the sun gear and is at least partially pushed over the securing ring and radially secures the same. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231213 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WITH A PARKING LOCK - A transmission assembly for an electric drive comprises a drive shaft, a reduction gearing rotatably drivable by the drive shaft, a power distribution unit drivingly connected to the reduction gearing and configured to transmit a rotational motion to two output parts, a parking lock unit having a parking ratchet wheel which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a torque-transmitting member in the power path between the drive shaft and the output parts, and having a controllable locking element which can be selectively engaged with the parking ratchet wheel; wherein the parking lock unit is arranged in a parking lock housing which is liquid-tightly sealed with respect to a transmission housing so that a first oil bath in the transmission housing is separated from a second oil bath in the parking lock housing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231214 | VEHICLE POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - The present disclosure provides a vehicle power transmission mechanism including a drive source, a drive wheel, and a drive system that transmits power generated by the drive source to the drive wheel. The vehicle power transmission mechanism includes at least one coating portion provided on at least one region selected from a contact portion between components constituting the vehicle power transmission mechanism and a periphery of the contact portion. The coating portion contains at least a binder resin and a thermoplastic elastomer. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231215 | Seal - The seal has a support body at which at least one sealing body is provided. The support body is electrically conductive at least in a region projecting past the at least one sealing body. The at least one sealing body seals against a penetrating medium while the support body shields against emission of electrical disturbance sources. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231216 | Self-Centering Seal Component for High Speed Shaft Assemblies - A seal assembly component includes an annular body having a centerline, first and second axial ends spaced along the centerline, an inner circumferential surface, and an opposing outer circumferential surface. The inner surface defines a bore for receiving a shaft and is sized such that the body inner surface frictionally engages the shaft outer surface to couple the component with the shaft. At least three cavities extend axially from the body first axial end and are spaced circumferentially about the centerline. Each cavity is located adjacent to the bore so as to define a separate centering body portion between a radially innermost surface section of the cavity and an axially-extending centering surface section of the body inner circumferential surface located inwardly of the cavity. Any radial growth of each centering body portion is lesser than concurrent radial growth of remaining portions of the body during rotation of the shaft. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231217 | Shaft Seal Arrangement - A shaft seal arrangement includes a slip-ring seal and a secondary seal. The adjacent seal has at least one O-ring. The O-ring is arranged so as to be axially displaceable. Between the O-ring and a seal element which forms an axial sliding surface for the O-ring, there is arranged a carbon layer to increase the mobility of the O-ring. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231218 | Sealing Device - A sealing device ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231219 | MAINTENANCE-FRIENDLY MECHANICAL SEAL - The invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement comprising a mechanical seal ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231220 | BUTTERFLY VALVE - A butterfly valve includes a drive unit and a valve unit that are coupled to each other. The drive unit includes a hollow part in which a rod is inserted between a DD motor and an end portion of the drive unit on a coupling side to the valve unit. In the hollow part, a cylindrical magnetic member is placed coaxially with the rod to cover the outer peripheral surface of the rod. A magnetic fluid is filled in a void between the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic member and the inner peripheral surface of the hollow part. The rod is made of a non-magnetic corrosion-resistant alloy. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231221 | PRESSURE REGULATOR HAVING AN OBLIQUE VALVE SEAT - A pressure regulator including: a housing including an inlet flow passage and an outlet flow passage; a plunger reciprocally mounted in the housing and including a plunger flow passage; an inlet to the plunger flow passage, wherein the inlet is aligned with a plane oblique to an axis of the plunger flow passage; and a valve seat fixed to the housing and positioned between the inlet flow passage and the inlet to the flow passage of the plunger, wherein the valve seat is configured to receive and abut the inlet to the flow passage of the plunger. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231222 | GATE VALVE WITH IMPROVED BONNET SEAL ASSEMBLY - A gate valve includes a valve body, a flow bore which extends completely through the valve body, a gate cavity which extends partially through the valve body and intersects the flow bore, a bonnet which is mounted to the valve body over the gate cavity and includes a stem bore which extends axially therethrough and is connected to the gate cavity, a valve stem which is movably positioned in the stem bore, a gate which is connected to the second end of the valve stem and is movable by the valve stem between a closed position in which fluid flow through the flow bore is blocked and an open position in which fluid flow through the flow bore is permitted, and a bonnet seal assembly for sealing the stem bore against fluid pressure in the cavity. The bonnet seal assembly includes a generally cylindrical packing nut which is positioned in the stem bore around the valve stem and includes first and second spaced-apart annular sealing surfaces which are formed concentrically with the stem bore, a third annular sealing surface which is connected to or formed integrally with the valve stem, and a fourth annular sealing surface which is formed concentrically in the stem bore. In a first position of the valve stem, the first annular sealing surface sealingly engages the third annular sealing surface to thereby form a first seal between the valve stem and the packing nut, and the second annular sealing surface sealing engages the fourth annular sealing surface to thereby form a second seal between the packing nut and the stem bore. In this manner, the first and second seals together operate to seal the stem bore from fluid pressure in the gate cavity. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231223 | CONNECTING APPARATUS FOR THE CONNECTION OF A VALVE ROD TO A CLOSURE MEMBER OF A VACUUM VALVE - A connecting apparatus for the connection of a valve rod ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231224 | VALVE - A valve includes a tubular body having one end attached to a valve attachment hole; a valve opening; a valve member to open and close the valve opening; a shaft part extending axially along an the body; a valve body part extending radially from the shaft to slide in the opening; a valve chamber adjacent to the opening on one end side in the axial direction, connecting the opening and attachment hole entirely; a valve body holding mechanism holding the body part inside the opening as an operating force causing the member to move in the axial direction, allowing the body part to separate from the opening wherein the member receives an operating force moving towards one end side of the body; a retaining mechanism changes between a restricting state wherein the member is prevented from coming off, and a permitting state wherein the member is allowed to come off. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231225 | ONE-WAY CHECK VALVE - A sealing assembly for controlling a flow of fluid through a fluid line has a housing having a first end opposite a second end with a hollow interior extending therebetween and an elastically resilient plug disposed within the hollow interior of the housing. The plug has a body engagable with a seat within the housing and a tension member having a first end connected to the body and a second end connected to the housing. The tension member is pre-loaded in tension to urge the body of the plug against the seat to seal the hollow interior of the housing. The body is movable away from the seat when the plug is acted upon by a fluid pressure greater than a pre-load force of the tension member. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231226 | CHARGING VALVE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The disclosure discloses a charging valve, an air conditioning system and an electric vehicle. The charging valve includes: an outer valve body including a first inner cavity, the outer valve body is provided with a connection port in communication with the first inner cavity; an inner valve body movably installed in the first inner cavity, the inner valve body has a sealing position for closing the connection port and a charging position for opening the connection port, and the inner valve body is provided with a second inner cavity; and a valve core assembly, installed in the second inner cavity. The inner valve body of such a charging valve realizes the isolation of the valve core assembly from the connection port. A problem that air enters the air conditioning system in a vacuum state or that leakage appears in the valve core assembly is avoided. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231227 | Multi-Position Valve - Improved valve assemblies (e.g., multi-position valve assemblies) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a four-position rotary high efficiency valve assembly for a swimming pool or spa filter. The present disclosure provides multi-position valve assemblies having infrequent maintenance and allowing for user-friendly service. The present disclosure provides for improved multi-position valve assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved multi-position valve assemblies (e.g., high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies) are provided. The valve assembly can be utilized in fluid systems as a flow control assembly (e.g., as a backwash valve associated with a pool or spa filter). | 2021-07-29 |
20210231228 | MAGNETIC CHECK VALVE WITH APPLICATIONS IN FUEL CELL SYSTEMS - Check valves include a valve seat and a movable valve member, or piston. Movement of the piston is what allows fluid to either flow or be prevented from flowing. A magnetic check valve is provided that contains an annular piston, which is configured such that the fluid flows through a central aperture in the piston. Fuel cell systems include a cathode loop which is in contact with the proton exchange membrane (PEM). The PEM is sensitive to fowling by contaminants that may be present in the ambient air. The magnetic check valve apparatus disclosed herein prevents backflow of air through the exhaust side of the cathode loop. The valve is used on the inlet side of the cathode as well. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231229 | Valve - A valve suitable for a fuel tank may include a valve housing having a housing part, and a float configured for closing a vent opening, the float being movably arranged inside the valve housing along a middle longitudinal axis running in an axial direction upward or downward. A lower section of the float faces away from the vent opening and faces toward the housing part of the valve housing. At least one spring element is at least partially arranged in or on the housing part and/or is at least partially formed by the housing part. The spring element contacts the float at least when the float moves downward in the valve housing. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231230 | UNIVERSAL STEM SHAFT HANDLE - The present disclosure provides for a stem shaft handle adapted to grasp a stem shaft. The stem shaft handle includes a handle body and a chuck assembly removably connected to the handle body. The chuck assembly includes a cylindrical chuck body having an outer surface with at least one biasing locking protuberance disposed within an outer sleeve defining at least one nodule geometrically configured to fittingly engage the at least one biasing locking protuberance in a locking arrangement. In a preferred embodiment, the cylindrical chuck body has a concentrically disposed cylindrical plate which defines at least one nonconcentrically disposed aperture adapted to receive at least one nonconcentrically disposed retention member in a lock and key style geometric alignment and is removeably connected to the handle body. In other preferred embodiments the handle body defines an inner cavity having a geared ratchet assembly or a gearless ratchet assembly disposed therein. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231231 | PINCH VALVE MONITORING - A method for monitoring a pinch valve, the method may include sensing an electrical parameter of at least one flexible sensor during a monitoring period to provide multiple values of the sensed electrical parameter; wherein the at least one flexible sensor comprises piezoresistive nanomaterials, wherein the piezoresistive nanomaterials are directly coupled to a flexible conduit of the pinch valve; wherein the sensed electrical parameter is indicative of a flexible conduit parameter selected out of stress and pressure; and estimating, based on the multiple values of the sensed electrical parameter, a state of the pinch valve. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231232 | METHOD OF USING A BONNET AND STUFFING BOX ASSEMBLY - Example aspects of a method of using a bonnet and stuffing box assembly and a method of manufacturing a bonnet and stuffing box assembly are disclosed. The method of using a bonnet and stuffing box assembly can comprise providing a stuffing box, a bonnet, a bushing assembly, and a stem, the stuffing box and the bonnet defining an assembly bore, the bushing assembly received in the assembly bore, the bushing assembly defining a bushing bore, and the stem received through the bushing bore; sealing the stem relative to the bushing assembly to prohibit fluid flow through the bushing bore; sealing the bushing assembly relative to the bonnet to prohibit fluid flow through the assembly bore; and turning the stem relative to the bushing assembly, bonnet, and stuffing box to actuate a valve. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231233 | Pipe-On-Pipe Pipe Support Apparatus and Method of Use - A pipe-on-pipe pipe support apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The pipe support apparatus has an upper corrugated support surface comprised of a series of valleys and ridges and a bottom have a support surface that conforms to the curved or circular surface of an underlying pipe support structure such as a pipe. The bottom surface and support surface create flanges or guides to hold the pipe support apparatus upon the underlying pipe support structure. The support surface may be a skid-resistant support surface. The supported piping is positioned to rest solely upon the ridges on the upper surface of the pipe support apparatus. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231234 | CONDUITS FOR TRANSPORTING FLUIDS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A conduit ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231235 | CONDUITS FOR TRANSPORTING FLUIDS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A conduit ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231236 | GLAND FOR A SEALED FEEDTHROUGH OF AN ORIFICE OF A PARTITION - This gland for a sealed feedthrough of an orifice of a partition using a filiform component such as an electric cable, in particular, of the type including: a gland body for the passage of the filiform component, sealingly fixed to the partition to be passed through opposite the orifice; a seal in the form of a deformable sleeve, placed in a corresponding housing of the gland body, around the component; and a component forming a rammer for compressing the seal in the form of a deformable sleeve and deforming them in the housing of the gland body against the filiform component, so as to provide the seal between the gland body and the filiform component. The seal in the form of a deformable sleeve is in the form of a stack of annular seals. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231237 | TUBULAR STRUCTURE REINFORCING - Tubular structures, systems, and methods are generally directed to support structures having structural properties similar to thick-walled structures while being formed using materials having thickness amendable to rolling and welding and, thus, useful for rapid and cost-effective fabrication. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231238 | Thermoplastic Elastomeric Bellow Duct - The invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomeric bellow duct ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231239 | SELECTIVELY FLEXIBLE EXTENSION TOOL - A selectively flexible extension tool includes: a line assembly comprising a first line and a second line; and a plurality of sequentially arranged links, the line assembly operable with the plurality of sequentially arranged links to move the plurality of sequentially arranged links between a slacked position and a tensioned position, the plurality of sequentially arranged links together comprising a first line guide and a second line guide, the first line of the line assembly extending through the first line guide and the second line of the line assembly extending through the second line guide; wherein the first line defines a first displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, wherein the second line defines a second displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, and wherein the first displacement is substantially equal to the second displacement. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231240 | Threaded Connection - An object of the present invention is to provide a threaded connection that has high torque and still requires reduced machining time for the thread. A threaded connection ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231241 | NUT FOR JOINING CONDUITS - A nut for joining conduits includes a body having a generally cylindrical shape and defining a central opening. A plurality of lugs can extend outwardly from an outer surface of the body and provide one or more strike surfaces. The central opening can include a threaded portion proximate a first end of the nut and a tapered portion extending from the threaded portion. The tapered portion defines a frustoconical surface that expands the central opening beyond the threaded portion. The tapered portion may terminate at an undercut or flange proximate the second end of the nut. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231242 | Apparatus And Methods To Prevent Particle Entry Into Gas Lines - Connector assemblies for holding two tubes together and methods of use are described. The connector assemblies have an inner bolt, a split outer bolt comprising at least two outer bolt sections and a clamp bolt. The clamp bolt holds the outer bolt sections together to form the split outer bolt and the inner bolt is screwed into the outer bolt to enclose the two tube ends. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231243 | Ducting Adapter - A collar for connecting ducting components is provided. The collar includes a tubular wall having a line end and a free end, an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the line end, and a plurality of retaining tabs extending outwardly from the free end. A plurality of locking members are provided at the line end. The locking members are configured to releasably secure the flange to an adjacent member. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231244 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR QUICK CONNECT COUPLING - A locking mechanism for a quick connect coupling having a locking sleeve ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210231245 | QUICK CONNECT FOR HOSE SYSTEM - Method and system are provided for a quick connector for coupling conduits. The quick connector comprises a first piece including a first slot group, a second piece including a second slot group and a first protrusion group counterpart to the first slot group, and a third piece including a second protrusion group counterpart to the second slot group, where each slot of the first slot group angles in a first direction, and each slot of the second slot group angles in an opposing, second direction. In one example, the quick connector may include a locking mechanism and a feedback system. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CAUSED BY HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKING FROM A TRACTOR - A method and system for reducing leakage of hydraulic oil from a hydraulic outlet on a tractor, which involves removal of the female quick connect coupler from a legacy original equipment selective control valve and inserting into the void the following: a three part insert with a front stepped diameter segment, a back section, which is screwed into front stepped diameter segment, a sleeve which is configured to be inserted after a front O-ring is adjusted and a leading portion of a retention bolt. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231247 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR A HOSE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to an attachment device, comprising a first line connector with a first fluid passage and a second line connector. The second line connector surrounds the first line connector such that a second fluid passage is created between the first line connector and the second line connector. The second fluid passage is fluidically separated from the first fluid passage. The second line connector can be pushed onto the first line connector from the end thereof situated opposite the hose attachment of the first line connector. The invention further relates to a line arrangement comprising the attachment device and to a corresponding connection method. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231248 | RIGID ENTRY FITTING FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE - A rigid entry fitting configured to form a seal between a flexible pipe segment and a sump wall includes a fitting body having an inner surface defining a tapered opening, an insert received in the tapered opening, a shell received in an opening of the insert, a first pair of gaskets between an outer surface of the insert and the inner surface of the fitting body, a second pair of gaskets contacting an inner surface of the shell and opposite ends of the insert, and a nut configured to engage threads on an outer surface of the fitting body. When the nut is threaded onto the threads, the nut presses the shell and the insert into the tapered opening and presses the first pair of gaskets against the inner surface of the fitting body and the second pair of gaskets against the outer surface of the flexible pipe segment. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231249 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBSEA CONDUITS USING AN INTERCONNECTING CONDUIT AND VALVING ARRANGEMENT - Disclosed are systems and methods for thermal management of subsea interconnecting conduit such as jumpers that provide cooling and heat retention of production fluids within the jumpers. In a jumper circuit, parallel sections of jumper are provided having differing amounts of heat transfer between surrounding seawater and production fluids flowing within. Valving is provided to control fluid flow between the parallel sections of jumper, thus controlling the amount of heat transfer between the surrounding seawater and the jumper circuit. A control system can be used to generate an alarm based on fluid temperature and/or fluid flow rate within the jumper circuit indicating the need to adjust the valving to manage the temperature of fluids within the jumper circuit. Changes may be needed particularly depending on the phase of production, e.g., early life, normal operation, shut down and late life operation. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231250 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBSEA CONDUITS USING A SELF-DRAINING JUMPER - Disclosed are systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits. A jumper that carries oil and/or gas produced from a subsea well in a subsea production facility located on a seabed has a first end for connecting to a first subsea component and a second end for connecting to a second subsea component. The jumper includes a jumper segment that is sloped relative to the horizontal, such that gravity assists with drainage of fluid from the second end of the jumper independent from fluid pressure in the jumper. At least a portion of the jumper is uninsulated to allow exchange of heat with seawater surrounding the jumper as produced fluid travels through the jumper. The amount of insulation on the jumper can be varied such that heat transfer from the production fluids to seawater surrounding the jumper circuit is adjusted as desired. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231251 | CLAMP - There is provided a clamp for clamping an object from an outer side of the object to fix the object while the object has a cross-section with a circular outer periphery. The clamp includes: a hard segment that is made of a hard material and is shaped in a tubular form; and a soft segment that is made of a soft material and is located on an inner side of the hard segment. The soft segment includes: an arcuate portion which has an inner edge that is arcuate; and a plurality of projections which project inwardly from the arcuate portion and is configured to urge the object. Each of the plurality of projections has a relief hole that extends through the projection such that the relief hole has a shape that corresponds to an outer shape of the projection. | 2021-07-29 |
20210231252 | DAMPING EXTRUSIONS - A damping extrusion, preferably made from a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), for use with a clip for piping/tubing/ducting comprises an elongate body having a side wall at, or towards each side, an upper surface that, in use, faces the clip, and a lower surface that, in use, faces the piping/tubing/ducting. The damping extrusion comprises a first protrusion extending from the lower surface at, or towards each side of the elongate body and a second protrusion extending from the lower surface at, or about a centre of the elongate body. An inner wall of at least one of the first protrusions is concave and at least one or both of the side walls of the elongate body has a concave recess. | 2021-07-29 |