03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220018387 | SLIDING BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A sliding bearing that is disposed in a cylinder block and supports a journal portion of a crankshaft, including: a semi-annular first split bearing having a first circumferential end surface; and a semi-annular second split bearing having a second circumferential end surface. The first and second circumferential end surfaces contact each other, the first split bearing has a same outer diameter as an outer diameter of the second split bearing, the second split bearing has a thickness at a second circumferentially central position that is greater than a thickness of the first split bearing at a first circumferentially central position, the thickness of the first split bearing is decreased from the first circumferentially central position toward the first circumferential end surface, the thickness of the second split bearing is decreased from the second circumferentially central position toward the second circumferential end surface. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018388 | BEARING, COUPLIING MECHANISM FOR USE THEREIN, AND PRELOAD APPLICATION METHOD FOR USE IN COUPLING MECHANISM - Proposed is a novel coupling mechanism capable of applying a preload to a ball portion and a socket portion which constitute a coupling mechanism of a titling pad bearing, without using a spring element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018389 | BEARING UNIT FOR MARBLE CUTTING MACHINES - Bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine having a radially outer ring rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway a stationary radially inner ring provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the corresponding raceways allow rolling of the rolling elements and wherein the radially outer raceway of the radially inner ring is composed of two sections separated from each other and specular with respect to an axis (X) of symmetry of the bearing unit, having a radial direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018390 | Steering system with pivot bearing - A steering system for a motor vehicle has a worm gear set, comprising a worm wheel and a worm shaft, wherein the worm shaft is rotatably mounted at least one bearing point in a housing of the worm gear set by means of a pivot bearing. The pivot bearing has an increased load capacity compared to a pivot bearing with a single-row standard deep groove ball bearing. A pivot bearing for a steering system has an inner ring and an outer ring, wherein a plurality of rolling elements is arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring. One of the bearing rings is designed as a full ring and the other bearing ring as a split bearing ring, the split bearing ring having a first ring element and a second ring element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018391 | TAPERED ROLLER BEARING - An object of the present invention to provide a tapered roller bearing in which a flange portion is formed at a large-diameter end of an outer ring track surface of an outer ring, capable of providing high moment stiffness and long life without extremely decreasing its pure axial load capacity. The tapered roller bearing comprising: an outer ring | 2022-01-20 |
20220018392 | DETECTION DEVICE FOR BEARINGS - A bearing detection device comprises: a housing body ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018393 | SLIDER ASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A slider assembly ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018394 | BEARING ASSEMBLY - A bearing assembly, particularly refrigerant lubricated bearing assembly, having at least an inner ring and an outer ring, which are rotatable to each other. At least one bearing ring is made from a nitrogen-alloyed stainless steel having a nitrogen (N) content of more than 0.6 wt.-%. A method for manufacturing such a bearing ring is also provided. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018395 | LIQUID GUIDING STRUCTURE FOR FLUID DYNAMIC PRESSURE BEARING - A liquid guiding structure for a fluid dynamic pressure bearing, comprising: a fluid dynamic pressure bearing having an inner recess chamber and a liquid guiding trench which is formed between two sides of the inner recess chamber so as to form a circular close liquid guiding structure; wherein the liquid guiding trench includes at least two small V shape paths and at least one large V shape path; the large V shape path is larger than the small V shape paths and is located between the at least two small V shape paths. First angles at tip ends of the at least two small V shape paths are equal. A second angle between connections of the small V shape path and a respective large V shape path is larger than the first angle at tip ends of the at least two small V shape paths. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018396 | SLIDING BEARING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BEARING ELEMENT FOR A SLIDING BEARING - The present disclosure relates to a sliding bearing comprising a first bearing element and a second bearing element. The first bearing element is coated in multiple layers. An inner layer is deposited on a base material of the first bearing element by means of a vapor deposition method. The inner layer has a structure, and an outer layer designed as a PTFE impregnation layer leveling the structure of the inner layer. The second bearing element is formed of PTFE fiber-reinforced plastic or has a PTFE-containing sliding lining. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018397 | SOLENOID LOW FRICTION BEARING LINER - The present disclosure relates to a low friction bearing liner for a solenoid that may include a core layer, a first outer layer overlying a first surface of the core layer, a second outer layer overlying the first outer layer, a first inner layer overlying a second surface of the core layer that is opposite of the first surface of the core layer, and a second inner layer overlying the first inner layer. The first outer layer and the first inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material and may have a melt flow rate of at least about 2 g/10 min at 372° C. The second outer layer and the second inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material distinct from the fluoropolymer material of the first outer layer and may have a surface coefficient of friction of not greater than about 0.2. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018398 | SLIDING MEMBER - One aspect of the disclosure relates to a sliding member. The sliding member includes: a first sliding portion having a first lubricant placed between first parts of a first friction sliding mechanism; a second sliding portion having a second lubricant placed between second parts of a second friction sliding mechanism; and a third sliding portion having a third lubricant placed between third parts of a third friction sliding mechanism. The first sliding portion is in contact with the third lubricant, and the second sliding portion is not in contact with the third lubricant. The second lubricant contains an additive containing conductive carbon, and the third lubricant contains no conductive carbon. The second lubricant contains a relatively larger amount of the conductive carbon than the first lubricant. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018399 | BEARING WITH AN INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SHUNT - A bearing includes an integrated electrical shunt. The shunt includes electrically conductive fibers sandwiched between two washers, at least one of which is electrically conductive. The fibers are fastened to the electrically conductive washer by electrically conductive epoxy. An outer shield protects the fibers. The outer shield is held to the washers by a drawn cup. The washers, the drawn cup, and the outer shield all have oil drain holes to allow lubricant to flow to the rollers. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018400 | WET FRICTION PLATE, WET MULTI-PLATE CLUTCH DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME WET FRICTION PLATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WET FRICTION PLATE - Provided are a wet friction plate configured so that drag torque can be reduced while a manufacturing burden is reduced with a simple configuration, a wet multiplate clutch device including the wet friction plates, and a wet friction plate manufacturing method. A wet friction plate ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018401 | SYNCHRONIZED ELECTROMAGNETIC SINGLE PLATE CLUTCH SYSTEM - An electromagnetic clutch assembly may include a first clutch plate, a second clutch plate, and a synchronizer. The second clutch plate may define an aperture. A portion of the synchronizer may be configured to extend through the aperture. In the absence of a magnetic field, the first clutch plate and the first surface of the second clutch plate may define an air gap and the portion of the synchronizer may extend into the air gap. In response to a first magnetic field, the portion of the synchronizer may contact the first clutch plate. In response to a second magnetic field, the portion of the synchronizer may translate in the aperture toward the second clutch plate and the first clutch plate and the second clutch plate may close the air gap. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018402 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT CLUTCH SLIPPAGE - A motor assembly, control system and associated method monitor the rotational engagement of an input shaft associated with a motor with an output shaft configured to controllably position a control surface. In this regard, a control system includes a motor assembly and an associated controller. The motor assembly includes a motor configured to rotate an input shaft and a first encoder configured to determine a rotational position of the input shaft. The motor assembly also includes an output shaft, such as a capstan, and a second encoder configured to determine a rotational position of the output shaft. The output shaft is rotatably coupled to the input shaft associated with the motor via a clutch. The controller is configured to identify slippage of the clutch based upon information provided by the first and second encoders regarding the rotational positions of the input shaft and the output shaft, respectively. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018403 | VEHICLE POWERTRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a transmission, an engine, a disconnect clutch, an inertial measurement unit, and a controller. The transmission has an input shaft and an output shaft. The engine is configured to generate and deliver torque to the input shaft. The disconnect clutch is configured to connect and disconnect the engine from the input shaft. The disconnect clutch is also configured to crank the engine during an engine start. The inertial measurement unit is configured to measure inertial forces exerted onto the vehicle. The controller is programmed to, in response to a command to adjust a torque of the disconnect clutch to a desired value that is derived from the inertial forces and a vehicle velocity, drive the clutch actuator pressure to a value that corresponds to the desired value. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018404 | WHEEL END SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A wheel end support assembly and method of assembly. The assembly may include a spindle, a brake torque plate, and a locator bushing. The locator bushing is received in a first locator hole of the spindle and a second locator hole of the brake torque plate and aligns the brake torque plate to the spindle. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018405 | BRAKE CALIPER DEVICE HAVING AUTOMATIC PAD WEAR COMPENSATION MECHANISM - A brake caliper device is adapted to be used with a brake disk, and includes a main body unit, first and second pads, a caliper actuator unit, and a positioning unit. The caliper actuator unit includes an actuating member, a bolt member that abuts against the actuating member, and a threaded sleeve that is threadedly engaged to the bolt member. When the actuating member is driven by an external force, the actuating member is capable of vibrating axially to cause an axial vibration of the bolt member, which prompts the threaded sleeve to rotate relative to the bolt member for pushing the first pad toward the brake disk, thereby automatically providing a travel stroke that compensates for pad wear. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018406 | BOOT FOR CALIPER BRAKE AND CALIPER BRAKE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed are a boot for a caliper brake and the caliper brake including the same. The boot, which is provided to be installed on a guide rod to allow a caliper housing to be slidably coupled to a carrier during braking, includes a first coupling part coupled to the guide rod at one end thereof, and a second coupling part coupled to the carrier at the other end thereof, wherein the second coupling part is provided with an elastic protrusion provided to be in contact with an outer surface of the guide rod so that a reaction force is generated by the guide rod moving together with the caliper housing during braking. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018407 | SYSTEM FOR VACUUMING BRAKING PARTICLES WITHOUT LOSS OF VACUUM - System for suctioning braking particles from a friction braking system, the suction system including a negative-pressure source, a suction mouth, a pneumatic circuit connecting the suction mouth and the negative-pressure source, and a control unit, the suction system further including a closure unit arranged on the pneumatic circuit, the closure unit being able to isolate at least a first portion of the pneumatic circuit, the control unit being configured to control the closure means according to a predetermined logic in order to isolate the first portion of the pneumatic circuit during certain phases between two actual uses of the negative-pressure source. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018408 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAD SHIELD AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A brake assembly and a method of assembly. The brake housing may include a housing assembly, a retainer bracket, and a pad shield. The retainer bracket may be secured to the housing assembly. The pad shield may be installable onto and/or removable from the retainer bracket when the retainer bracket is secured to the housing assembly. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018409 | BRAKE ROTOR WITH WORKING SURFACE INSERTS - A brake rotor assembly can include a structural part having a receiving surface and at least one friction surface parts having a contact surface. The friction surface part can be fixably attached to the receiving surface of the structural part such that the contact surface faces away from the receiving surface of the structural surface to form at least part of an annular braking surface arranged concentrically around an axis of rotation of the structural part. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018410 | BRAKE ROTOR FOR A BRAKING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A brake rotor for a braking system of a motor vehicle is provided. The brake rotor includes a disc section for rotating about a longitudinal axis and engaging a brake pad assembly. The brake rotor further includes a hat section for attaching to a wheel. The hat section has a stepped surface spaced from the disc section along the longitudinal axis, and the stepped surface defines a recess for spacing the wheel and a portion of the stepped surface from one another when the wheel is attached to the hat section. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018411 | BRAKE DISC ASSEMBLY WITH SEGMENTS - A brake disc assembly includes a central drive hub and a wear disc, which includes first and second faces held together axially about the hub. Each face has a respective inner surface and is formed of at least two distinct segments. Each segment extends between two radial edges. The radial edges of the segments of one face do not extend opposite the radial edges of the segments of the other face. Each segment of the face is adapted to be secured to a segment of the other face via at least one fastening member adapted to hold said faces. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018412 | COMPOSITE BRAKE DISKS AND METHODS FOR COATING - A brake disk formed of a light weight ceramic and ceramic composite materials, the brake disk having a coating overlying at least a portion of the brake disk. The brake disk includes parallel surfaces wherein at least a portion of the parallel surfaces are coated with a coating material to increase wear and decrease corrosion. The coating over the brake disk includes multiple layers of the coating material, wherein the coating material includes coating material particles configured to construct a pattern of repetition that is consistent with a lattice structure when applied over the parallel surfaces of the brake disk. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018413 | BRAKE PAD STATE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND BRAKE PAD STATE ESTIMATION METHOD - A brake pad state estimation device estimates a brake pad state including at least one of a wear volume and a temperature of a brake pad of a vehicle. The brake pad state estimation device performs: a brake pad state calculation process calculating the brake pad state based on sensor detection information during braking; and an information output process storing the brake pad state information in a storage and/or transmitting the brake pad state information to the outside. The brake pad state estimation device variably sets a processing frequency of at least one of the brake pad state calculation process and the information output process. The processing frequency when a vehicle speed is lower is lower than the processing frequency when the vehicle speed is higher, or the processing frequency when a brake pressure is lower is lower than the processing frequency when the brake pressure is higher. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018414 | BRAKE PAD STATE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND BRAKE PAD STATE ESTIMATION METHOD - A brake pad state estimation device estimates a brake pad state including at least one of a wear volume and a temperature of a brake pad of a vehicle. The brake pad state estimation device acquires sensor detection information including a vehicle speed and a brake pressure, and calculates the brake pad state based on the sensor detection information during braking of the vehicle. The brake pad state estimation device variably sets a sampling period for acquiring the sensor detection information from a sensor according to a driving environment for the vehicle. The sampling period in a case where the wear volume or the temperature of the brake pad is expected to be lower is set to be longer than the sampling period in a case where the wear volume or the temperature of the brake pad is expected to be higher. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018415 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BRAKE - The disclosure describes a clutch assembly that includes a first clutch element coupled to an input shaft and including a first clutch element friction surface; a second clutch element coupled to an output shaft, and a brake clutch coupled to a stationary component. The second clutch element includes a first friction surface configured to engage the first clutch element friction surface and a second friction surface opposite the first friction surface. The second clutch element is configured to move relative to the first clutch element to engage and disengage the first friction surface and the first clutch element friction surface. The brake clutch includes a brake clutch friction surface configured to engage the second friction surface of the second clutch element when the first clutch element and the second clutch element are disengaged. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018416 | ELASTIC UNIT - This elastic unit is provided with: a shaft-like member that extends in one direction and that is connected to a force point acted on by an external force; an enclosure member that has an internal space and that is penetrated by the shaft-like member; a bearing that is provided at a point of contact between the shaft-like member and the enclosure member so that the shaft-like member is movable with respect to the enclosure member; a plate member that is provided inside the internal space of the enclosure member so as to protrude from the shaft-like member; and at least one or more elastic members sandwiched between the enclosure member and the plate member. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018417 | DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBER - A damping force adjustable shock absorber includes a flow path (an oil passage of a piston) in which a flow of hydraulic fluid is generated due to a movement of a piston rod, and a damping force adjustment valve provided in the flow path and configured to be subjected to an adjustment of an opening/closing operation by a solenoid. A frequency adaptive mechanism is provided in the flow path in series with the damping force adjustment valve. The frequency adaptive mechanism is configured to reduce a damping force for a high-frequency vibration. The frequency adaptive mechanism includes a second valve mechanism (a compression-side damping force generation valve and an extension-side damping force generation valve) configured to apply a resistance force to a flow of the hydraulic fluid from an upstream-side chamber (an upper-portion chamber or a lower-portion chamber) to a downstream-side chamber (the lower-portion chamber or the upper-portion chamber). | 2022-01-20 |
20220018418 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A mounting eye ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018419 | Cord Lock with Attachment - A cord lock for cords with a snap part. The cord lock device has a movable top part that forms a button that is pressed to release tension on a cord. When the button is released, the cord is held. The button has a pressing surface which is pressed to bring cord passing surfaces on first and second parts into communication with one another, to release tension on the cord passing through the cord passing surfaces. The pressing surface has a socket for a snap on device, which can be a decorative or useful snap in device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018420 | HEAVY-DUTY SHACKLE - A heavy-duty shackle has a shackle body with two opposing end sections, each of which having a through-opening for receiving a bolt, which has a threaded section for a locknut at one end and a head at the other end, the head outer edge being non-circular. The through-openings are each surrounded by at least one nut bearing face, which is raised relative to a bearing face, directly surrounding the through-openings, for the head. An anti-rotation means for the bolt is formed in each case by a recessed head receptacle in the nut bearing face, the head outer edge being accommodated fully in the recess and being interlockingly held in place therein. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018421 | BELT TENSIONING DEVICE WITH A BELT DRIVE - A belt tensioning device includes a base body. A first tensioning arm is mounted on the base body such that it can pivot about a first pivot axis and which has a rotatable first tensioning roller. A second tensioning arm is pivotably mounted relative to the base body about a second pivot axis and which has a rotatable second tensioning roller. A spring arrangement is arranged between the first tensioning arm and the second tensioning arm and via which the first tensioning arm and the second tensioning arm are resiliently supported against one another in the circumferential direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018422 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission including an input pulley having a first subassembly supported upon a first rotatably driven shaft and an output pulley having a second subassembly supported upon a second rotatable shaft. Each subassembly includes a plurality of left link elements extending from segmented pulley segments to a first shaft supported rotating element, along with a plurality of right link elements extending from the segmented pulley segments to a second shaft supported rotated element for positioning the segmented pulley segments in an outwardly circumferentially arrayed fashion about each of the first and second shafts. Axial displacement of a first and second pairs of said first and second shaft supporting elements in each of the input and output pulley subassemblies inversely varying a collective diameter formed by said arrangements of segmented pulley segments in order to maintain a constant circumference of a belt supported about the segmented pulley segments for each of the input and output pulleys. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018423 | TORQUE-VARIABLE SINGLE-SHAFT ROTARY SHAFT STRUCTURE WITH MULTIPLE FRICTIONAL PAIRS - A torque-variable single-shaft rotary shaft structure with multiple frictional pairs includes a pivot shaft. A first support is secured to a pivot shaft and a second support is disposed on the pivot shaft. An adjustment wheel assembly, a frictional assembly and an elastic assembly are fitted on the pivot shaft. The adjustment wheel assembly and the frictional assembly have a first adjustment wheel and a second frictional member synchronously movable with the first support and a second adjustment wheel and a first frictional member synchronously movable with the second support. When the first and second supports are rotated, the first and second adjustment wheels are driven to contact and abut against each other so as to provide axial action forces. The frictional assembly has multiple first and second frictional members, which are alternately arranged in frictional contact with each other to form multiple frictional pairs. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018424 | TRANSMISSION FOR CABLE CYLINDER WITH OFFSET NUT ANCHORAGE - An actuator ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018425 | PLANETARY ROLLER SCREW MECHANISM - A roller screw mechanism is provided comprising a screw with an outer thread, and a nut disposed around and coaxially with the screw and comprising an inner thread; and with rollers that each have an outer thread and inserted between the screw and the nut, each roller having two ends each provided with an outer gear teeth, each outer gear teeth having, in cross-section, an outer diameter less than or equal to a root diameter of the outer thread of the rollers; and two synchronizing gear teeth disposed coaxially to the screw and in which the outer gear teeth of the rollers engage, wherein the outer gear teeth of the rollers have teeth with a flank having, in cross-section, a convex hypotrochoidal profile and the synchronizing gear teeth have teeth with a flank having, in cross-section, a hypotrochoidal or epitrochoidal profile. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018426 | LAUNCH DEVICE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AND RETENTION FEATURE - A launch device for rotationally coupling a prime mover to a transmission. The launch device includes a front and rear cover cooperating to define a chamber into which a plurality of blades extend forming an impeller. Located in the chamber and fluidically coupled to and rotationally driven by the impeller is a turbine. One or more roller bearings support the turbine and the rear cover for rotation about a central axis. The bearings include inner and outer members supporting the roller elements. A retention feature is further provided to aid in installation and retention of a support component with the bearing. The retention feature allows relative movement in an axial direction of assembly until the bearing and support components are fully engaged, but inhibits relative movement of the bearing and support components in an opposing axial direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018427 | DIFFERENTIAL AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH DIFFERENTIAL - A differential includes two magnetic gears each having an internal rotor, an external rotor, and a rotor of the ferromagnetic poles interposed between the internal and the external rotors. The internal rotor, the external rotor and the rotor of the ferromagnetic pole are coaxial and rotate about a gear axis. The internal rotors are connected to a drive, to be placed in rotation about a respective gear axis by the drive. With external rotors suitable for being connected to respective output semi-axes for placing them in rotation, the rotors of the ferromagnetic poles are connected to adjustment means suitable for adjusting the rotation speed of the rotors of the ferromagnetic poles. With external rotors connected to adjustment means suitable for adjusting their rotation speed, the rotors of the ferromagnetic poles are connected to respective output semi-axes for placing them in rotation. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018428 | DOUBLE ROW ROLLER CAM TRANSMISSION MECHANISM WITH BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT MEANS - A backlash-free double row roller cam transmission mechanism includes two passive wheels, two sets of rollers respectively pivotally arranged on the circular peripheral edges of the passive wheels, and a transmission camshaft with two opposite sides of a spiral protrusion respectively abutted against the two sets of rollers. Use the principle of oblique wedge adjustment to generate the reverse thrust of the rollers, thereby eliminating the backlash between the rollers and the spiral protrusion. All rollers can abut against the entire spiral protrusion to increase the structural rigidity and transmission load and prolong the service life. The design is conducive to achieving the cam self-locking function. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018429 | GEAR UNIT - A gear unit includes a gear having a gear face and a plurality of gear teeth extending outwardly from the gear face. The gear unit also includes a hub integrally formed with the gear and arranged coaxially to the gear. The hub extends outwardly of the gear in a direction of a central axis of the gear. The gear unit also includes an undercut defined at an interface of the gear and the hub and includes a curved portion arranged at proximate to an inner end of the gear. The undercut reduces a stress concentration at the interface of the gear and the hub. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018430 | DRIVING SYSTEM HAVING OIL CIRCULATION STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a driving system having an oil circulation structure in which churned oil is collected in a housing and in which the collected oil is efficiently distributed to driving structures, which include a motor and a speed reducer, thereby smoothly cooling and lubricating the respective driving structures. In addition, it is possible to adjust the level of the oil depending on whether the driving structures are in a low-load state or a high-load state, thereby improving lubrication and cooling performance. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018431 | DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for a vehicle including: a memory configured to store mapping data including machine learning data defining a mapping that uses an estimation variable that is a variable indicating a vehicle operation status of the vehicle and a detection value of a sensor detecting an oil temperature of a power transmission device as input variables, and uses an element corresponding to the input variables as an output variable; and a processor configured to: acquire the input variables; use the mapping to acquire the element as the output variable of the mapping corresponding to the input variables; and determine based on the element whether the detection value becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value due to occurrence of an abnormality in the power transmission device or a mode of vehicle operation by the driver of the vehicle. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018432 | Method for Automated Calibration And Adaptation of Automatic Transmission Controllers - Methods for automated calibration and adaption of a gearshift controller ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018433 | OIL PRESSURE LEARNING METHOD OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF, AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREOF - An oil pressure learning method of an automatic transmission includes acquiring a state of a vehicle in a state where relational regulation data is stored, supplying oil to the automatic transmission such that the value of the oil pressure is set to an oil pressure command value, calculating, as a specific variable, a variable representing an amount in which a detected input rotation speed exceeds a target input rotation speed, or the like, calculating a reward in a manner in which it has a larger value when the specific variable satisfies a criterion than when it does not satisfy the criterion, updating the relational regulation data by inputting, to an update mapping, the reward and the oil pressure command value, and calculating a torque variable having a value that is increased as an amount of change in an input torque is increased. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018434 | VEHICLE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM - In a vehicle parking lock mechanism, a parking pawl mechanically hinders rotation of the parking gear by being engaged with the parking gear. A lock member is moved to the lock position to establish a parking lock state in which the parking pawl hinders rotation of the parking gear. The support member includes a guide portion configured to guide movement of the lock member between the lock position and the unlock position while restricting the lock member from displacing in a direction away from the parking pawl. The stopper is rotatably mounted to either one member of the lock member or the support member, changes a posture in accordance with relative movement between the lock member and the support member, and protrudes toward the other member side of the lock member such that the stopper establishes a protruding posture in the parking lock state. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018435 | PUMP SEAL - An annular seal for sealing an opening in a pump housing surrounding a piston rod includes a primary sealing portion with an inner surface adjacent to the piston rod and an outer surface adjacent to the pump housing. An initial sealing portion features an inner wall and an outer wall so that an annular space is defined therebetween. A top wall extends between the inner and outer walls. A coil spring is positioned within the annular space of the initial sealing portion and urges the inner wall into engagement with the piston rod and the outer wall into engagement with the pump housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018436 | MECHANICAL JOINT GASKET WITH PROTRUSIONS - A mechanical joint according to which a gasket includes wipers, or protrusions, on an internal surface of the gasket, on an external surface of the gasket, or on both internal and external surfaces of the gasket. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018437 | SEALING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A SEALING ELEMENT - Disclosed is a sealing element and a method of manufacture. The sealing element has a sealing surface for providing a seal against a contact surface. A sintered PTFE film is coupled to the elastomeric body, and defines the sealing surface, which is of particular suitability for a dynamic seal. The sealing film comprises a lubricious particulate material. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018438 | SEAL AND HOUSING HAVING A SEAL - The present disclosure relates to a seal, such as a gasket, for sealing a gap in a housing, said gap extending around an inner chamber of the housing, and thus for sealing the inner chamber from an exterior of the housing, comprising at least one sealing layer. The present disclosure further relates to a frame seal that provides sealing between at least two components of the housing, for example a bottom part and a top part of the housing, for example of a motor vehicle battery housing or motor vehicle battery box housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018439 | SEAL ASSEMBLY WITH ACTUATION MEMBERS CONSTRUCTED OF SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL - A seal assembly configured to seal against a surface of a seal depressor is disclosed. The seal assembly includes a body member configured to elastically expand from an original state into an expanded state. The body member exerts a sealing pressure against the surface of the seal depressor when in the expanded state. The seal assembly also includes one or more actuation members constructed from a shape memory material having a high energy state and a low energy state. The one or more actuation members are configured to urge the body member of the seal assembly from the original state into the expanded state when the shape memory material transitions from the low energy state to the high energy state. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018440 | MULTI-POSITION CRANKSHAFT LIP SEAL - Various systems and methods are provided for utilizing a crankshaft lip seal over the course of a first overhaul life and a second overhaul life. In one example, a method includes installing the crankshaft lip seal between a flywheel housing and a crankshaft of an engine and operating the engine with the crankshaft lip seal. The method further includes removing the crankshaft lip seal, re-machining a floating seal sleeve coupled to the crankshaft or the flywheel housing, and replacing a lip. The crankshaft lip seal is then re-installed between the flywheel housing and the crankshaft and the engine operated with the re-installed crankshaft lip seal. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018441 | SEALING APPARATUS - Provided is a sealing apparatus that can prevent a garter spring from falling off an elastic member. The sealing apparatus comprises a reinforcing ring formed annularly around an axis, an elastic body part that is attached to the reinforcing ring and that is formed annularly around the axis, and a garter spring attached to the elastic body part. The reinforcing ring includes a retainer that is an annular portion projecting to an outer periphery side from an end portion on one side of the reinforcing ring in a direction of the axis. The elastic body part has at least one projection that is formed on the one side of a zone to which the garter spring is attached in the direction of the axis and that projects from the elastic body part to the outer periphery side. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018442 | PRESS-IN RETAINER RING - A seal assembly has a first component retained by a retaining member abutting a second component, the first component having a retaining member, the retaining member having a plurality of tabs, the plurality of tabs extending outwardly to engage a surface of the second component, thereby preventing withdrawal of the first component from the second component. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018443 | SEAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SHAPE MEMORY STIFFENING MEMBERS - A seal assembly configured to seal against a surface of a seal depressor includes a body member configured to elastically deform in at least a first direction of motion from an original state into a compressed state in response to experiencing a load. The body member exerts a sealing pressure against the surface of the seal depressor when in the compressed state. The seal assembly also includes one or more shape memory stiffening members constructed from a shape memory material having a high energy state and a low energy state. The one or more shape memory stiffening members are oriented perpendicular to the first direction of motion of the seal assembly and configured to stiffen the body member of the seal assembly when the shape memory material is in the high energy state. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018444 | LABYRINTH BARRIER WITH MEMBERS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL - A labyrinth barrier is disclosed and comprises two or more members each defining respective vertical axes. One or more of the members are constructed at least in part of a shape memory material having a first energy state and a second energy state. The members are oriented relative to one another by their respective vertical axes in an original state to create a flow pathway that restricts fluid flow in a direction transverse to the respective vertical axes. The members are urged towards one another to further restrict the flow pathway when the shape memory material transitions from the first energy state to the second energy state. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018445 | Inflatable Seal - An inflatable seal includes an annular body made of elastic material. The inflatable seal includes a chamber disposed in the annular body. The inflatable seal includes a fixing end and a movable end opposite to the fixing end in a cross section. The inflatable seal further includes first and second sides interconnected between the fixing end and the movable end and opposite to each other. The fixing end includes an annular lining disposed in the annular body. The sealing ability of the inflatable seal is improved in the axial direction and the radial direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018446 | Clapper Check Valve with a Valve Seat Seal Member - A valve assembly includes a valve body that defines an internal flow passageway between an inlet and an outlet, and a valve seat disposed in the valve body with a sealing surface perpendicular to the flow passageway. The valve assembly further includes a clapper pivotally correlated to the valve seat having a closed configuration extending across the valve seat configured to substantially close off the flow passageway, and an open configuration configured to substantially allow fluid flow in the flow passageway from the inlet to the outlet through the valve body. An annular valve seat seal is disposed within an annular groove formed in a surface of the valve seat, where the annular valve seat seal is disposed at an interface between the valve seat and the clapper when the clapper is in the closed configuration. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018447 | BUTTERFLY VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The butterfly valve comprises a body in which an inserting space is formed; and a disk inserted into the inserting space of the body, wherein fluid flow is opened or closed in response to rotation of the disk, wherein the disk further includes: a disk body formed of a metal; a first plastic layer formed of a first plastic on the disk body; a second plastic layer formed of a second plastic on the first plastic layer, wherein a melting point of the first plastic layer is different from a melting point of the second plastic layer, and the disk body is formed of a framework structure having an internal space. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018448 | BUTTERFLY VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A body covering a disk in a butterfly valve comprises: an upper body; and a lower body, wherein an inserting space is formed by combining the upper body with the lower body, the disk is inserted into the inserting space, and at least one of the upper body and the lower body includes a framework formed of a metal and a plastic layer formed on the framework. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018449 | Flow Control Valve For Suction Cleaners - Improved flow control valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., pools or spas) are provided. Advantageous flow control valve assemblies for pool/spa cleaners (e.g., suction pool/spa cleaners) are provided. The present disclosure provides for flow control assemblies for suction pool/spa cleaners, with the cleaners utilized in conjunction with a variable speed pump. A manual valve set-up can be removed from the system, and an advantageous flow control valve assembly can be provided to automatically regulate the flow/suction to the cleaner. The improved flow control valve assembly thereby provides regulated flow to the cleaner, so that if the cleaner remains in the water at low pump speeds, when the pump is later operated at a higher speed the cleaner will function as designed. When there is flow/suction below the desired operating parameters of the cleaner, the pump will operate as desired, and the cleaner is stationary. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018450 | Valve arrangement and switching valve for regulating a mass flow - A valve arrangement for a switching valve and to a switching valve for regulating a mass flow in a refrigerating circuit or a heating circuit, comprising a valve housing, which comprises a feed opening and a discharge opening, comprising a valve piston, which comprises a valve-closing member, which buts against a through-hole between the feed opening and the discharge opening in a closed position on a valve seat and closes the through-hole, wherein the valve seat comprises a stop surface and a sealing surface which are oriented so as to be adjacent to one another, the valve-closing member comprises a supporting surface and a gasket surface which are oriented so as to be adjacent to one another, an elastic sealing element is provided on the valve seat or the valve-closing member, on which sealing element the sealing surface or gasket surface is formed, a sealing projection is provided on the sealing surface or the gasket surface and is oriented towards the opposite gasket surface or sealing surface, the supporting surface of the valve-closing member and the stop surface of the valve seat but against one another in the closed position and form a travel limitation between the valve-closing member and the valve seat, and the sealing projection is at least partially pressed into the sealing element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018451 | GATE VALVE WITH LOCKING FUNCTION - A gate valve with a locking function, includes: a housing having a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate having a valve opening penetrating therethrough respectively; a driving unit; a sliding seat having a plurality of sliding abutment members; a valve member having two cranks swingably arranged on the sliding seat; the two cranks configured to form a parallel equal crank mechanism jointly with the sliding seat and the valve member; and an elastic element; wherein when the sliding seat is at the highest position, the two cranks are of a slanted shape; when the sliding seat is at the lowest position, the two cranks are of a horizontal shape relatively to the housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018452 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - The disclosure relates to valve assemblies having a valve body including a first port, a second port and a fluid passageway extending therebetween. A valve member, having a through port, is arranged in the fluid passageway and is moveable between an open and closed positions. A sealing arrangement is arranged between the first port and the valve member and includes a sealing member arranged to seal against the valve member such that fluid cannot flow around an outer surface of the valve member. The sealing arrangement includes a sleeve arranged in the fluid passageway between the first port and the valve member. A deformable, incompressible, medium is contained around the sleeve and arranged such that, in use, a fluid within the sleeve exerts an outward pressure on the sleeve causing the sleeve to deform and act on the medium to push the sealing member against the valve member. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018453 | Balancing Valve - The present invention proposes a balancing valve, a fluid network with such a balancing valve, and a method of maintaining such a balancing valve. The balancing valve comprises a housing having a main fluid passage extending along a main flow axis, a valve body disposed within the housing in the fluid passage, wherein the valve body has a first through hole forming a first fluid passage with a variable first fluid passage cross section. The valve body has a second through hole distinct from the first through hole and forming a second fluid passage in the valve body. The first fluid passage is a main fluid passage and the second fluid passage is a by-pass passage. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018454 | Control Valve Having a Radial Recess in the Region of the First and the Second Orifice - A control valve has a housing, which has a first bore in which a control spool is accommodated in such a way as to be movable along a longitudinal axis. The control spool defines first and second orifices which are adjustable. First and second reference planes are each oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first reference plane is defined by a first control edge, more specifically in the position of the control spool in which the first orifice is just closed, wherein the second reference plane is defined by a second control edge, more specifically in the position of the control spool in which the second orifice is just closed. At least one radial recess different from the second bore is provided in the first bore between the first and the second reference plane in the direction of the longitudinal axis. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018455 | Fluid Flow Control Valve - The systems and methods for fluid flow control valve device, where the device may include a support structure, one or more fluid tubes associated with the support structure, tensioning element supported by the support structure and being rotatable about an axis point relative to the support structure in response to an application of force, and one or more threads, each extending between the tensioning element and the one or more fluid tubes, the one or more threads configured to provide sufficient tension to compress at least one of the one or more fluid tubes in response to tension generated due to the rotation of the tensioning element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018456 | OUTLET VALVE - An outlet valve includes a valve body, a solenoid valve, and a manual operating member. The valve body includes a water inlet, a water outlet, a water storage cavity, a drain waterway, a first waterway, a second waterway, and a waterproof membrane. The first waterway is coupled to the drain waterway through a first drain opening. The second waterway is coupled to the drain waterway through a second drain opening. The waterproof membrane is configured to separate the water outlet cavity from the water storage cavity. The first waterway comprises a first plug coupled to an output end of the solenoid valve. The first plug is configured to control the opening and closing of the first drain opening. The second waterway comprises a second plug coupled to the manual operating member. The second plug is configured to control the opening and closing of the second drain opening. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018457 | LIQUID SEAL METHOD FOR ON-OFF OF GAS PIPELINE AND DEVICE THEREOF - The present application discloses a liquid seal method for on-off of gas pipeline and a device thereof, wherein a liquid-sealed U-shaped container being provided in the gas pipeline that requires to perform on-off control; a lifting mechanism using a leading screw controls the slider having a certain volume to immerse in or leave the liquid so as to raise or lower the liquid level. The U-shaped container has a structure with a wide top and a narrow bottom, the space of the U-shaped container is divided into two spaces with different sizes by a separating plate, and a liftable liquid-occupying device is located at the space having a larger volume; the upper and lower parts of the slider are tapered; and the driving device can be motor or hand wheel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018458 | IMPROVED VALVE - A valve includes a first plate, a second plate, a spacer disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and a flap movably disposed between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate includes a plurality of first holes extending through said first plate and the second plate includes a plurality of second holes extending through said second plate. The second holes are substantially offset from the first holes. The spacer forms a cavity between the first plate and the second plate and is in fluid communication with the first holes and the second holes. The flap has holes substantially offset from the first holes and substantially aligned with the second holes, and the flap is operable to be motivated between said first and second plates in response to a change in direction of the differential pressure of the fluid across the valve. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018459 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly has a housing and a valve shaft rotatable in the housing. A sensor assembly detects the position of the valve shaft. The sensor assembly has an indicator on the housing; and a position sensor on the valve shaft configured to detect a feature of the indicator to determine the position of the valve shaft. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING ABNORMAL STATE OF VALVE - According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of diagnosing an abnormal state of a valve including: applying a current having a predetermined intensity to a valve; estimating a resistance value of the valve on the basis of an intensity of a feedback current from the valve according to the application of the current and a voltage between both terminals of the valve; and when a difference between a resistance value of the valve estimated at a first time point and a resistance value of the valve estimated at a second time point is greater than or equal to a threshold, determining that abnormality has occurred in the valve. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018461 | SOLENOID VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A system can include a solenoid manifold including a plurality of solenoid valves to control fluid flow between a tube and a plurality of nozzles, wherein one end of the tube is connected to a pump and the other end of the tube is connected to an inlet of the solenoid manifold; and a controller programmed to determine whether at least one solenoid valve of the plurality of solenoid valves is incorrectly in an open position based on pressure measurements representing a fluid pressure within the tube. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018462 | Stem Seals with Triangular Rings - A pressure-tight stem cylinder seal and a self-energizing stem shoulder seal matching the stem cylinder seal that both use an equilaterally triangular soft ring as their sealing element, wherein their designing rules are first, by means of wedging function of a hard gland coaxial with the stem cylinder, to convert their original axial tightening force 2f respectively into a radial compression force 4f/√3 of their soft ring | 2022-01-20 |
20220018463 | COMPACT MULTI-STAGE CONTROL VALVE TRIM - A control valve a body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a valve seat between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A valve plug is positioned within the body and movable between a closed position, in which the valve plug sealingly engages the valve seat, and an open position, in which the valve plug is spaced away from the valve seat. A cage is disposed within the body adjacent the valve seat. The cage includes a cage wall having a throttling inlet and a throttling outlet, which are connected by a throttling passageway. The throttling passageway has a radial direction, an axial direction, and an angular direction between the throttling inlet and the throttling outlet. The passageway includes a plurality of vena contracta and a plurality of pressure recovery chambers, which form a plurality of pressure reducing stages. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018464 | MITIGATING ICE BUILD UP IN A FLUID HANDLING ASSEMBLY - A fluid handling assembly comprising a cavity in which water may become trapped due to use of the assembly, and a membrane disposed in the cavity. The membrane divides the cavity into a first sub-cavity on a first side of the membrane that is configured to collect any water trapped in the cavity and a second sub-cavity on a second, opposite side of the membrane. The membrane is configured to change shape such that the first sub-cavity increases in volume and the second sub-cavity decreases in volume in response to being subjected to water freezing conditions. The increase in volume accommodates an increase in volume of any water that may be trapped in the first sub-cavity when it freezes to ice. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018465 | A SAVER SUB FOR A CONNECTION SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF INSTALLING SUCH A SAVER SUB - The present invention relates to a subsea fluid flow tubular connection system with an inboard hub in fluid connection with piping of a sub sea hydrocarbon exploration or production system and an outboard hub. The sub sea fluid flow tubular connection system comprise a tubular saver sub with an inboard hub connecting portion in sealing contact with the inboard hub at a first end and an outboard hub connecting portion in sealing contact with the outboard hub at a second end. A method of installing and exchanging such a tubular saver sub is also disclosed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018466 | SUPPORT FOR SEALING AROUND A BUILDING PENETRATION - A method of sealing around a penetration that extends out of a wall of a building with structural members separated by spaces. A weather barrier is installed across the structural members of the wall such that the weather barrier defines a wall surface and the penetration extends past the wall surface. A backer support is installed behind the weather barrier and adjacent to the penetration. The penetration is sealed to the weather barrier by applying a sealing material around the penetration, the backer support being sufficiently rigid to support the weather barrier and the sealing material against pressure applied during installation. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018467 | MULTILAYER FUEL LINE - A plastic line including at least an inner layer, which directly or indirectly encloses an interior space, and an outer layer directly adjacent to the inner layer. The inner layer is based on fluoropolymer, and the outer layer consists of the following constituents: (A) 51-98% of a polyamide from the following group: PA 616, PA 516, PA 618 or mixtures thereof, and copolymers containing at least 50% of at least one of these polyamides and also mixtures of at least one of these polyamides with a further different thermoplastic material (A2), wherein the proportion of these polyamides in such mixtures makes up at least 50%; (B) 2-20% of impact modifiers or plasticizers; (C) 0-29% of additives different from (A) and (B), wherein the components (A)-(C) together make up 100% of the material of the outer layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018468 | MULTIPLE TUBING ANNULI PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques for implementing a pipe segment that includes a tubing inner barrier layer that defines a pipe bore through the pipe segment, a venting tubing annulus implemented around the tubing inner barrier layer, in which the venting tubing annulus includes a first solid material implemented to define a venting fluid conduit, a tubing intermediate barrier layer implemented around the venting tubing annulus, a reinforcement tubing annulus implemented around the tubing intermediate barrier layer, and a tubing outer barrier layer implemented around the reinforcement tubing annulus. The reinforcement tubing annulus includes a second solid material that is different from the first solid material and is implemented to define a reinforcement fluid conduit. Additionally, the venting fluid conduit facilitates venting fluid that permeates from the pipe bore through the tubing inner barrier layer out from the pipe segment before the fluid contacts the second solid material in the reinforcement tubing annulus. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018469 | HIGH STRENGTH MULTI-USE HOSE - A single layer/ply multi-use hose is contemplated. A thermoplastic polymer, such as polyurethane, is extruded through a woven tubular mesh of aramid fibers so as to encourage pillaring through gaps in the mesh of a sufficient amount to improve the overall durability and strength of the resultant hose. This wide diameter (at least 4 inches) and long continuous length (at least 300 feet) hose exhibits excellent durability (e.g., resistance to abrasion and/or punctures) and tensile ratios in excess of 2:1 so as to withstand tensile loads in excess of 100,000 pounds without delamination or bubbling within the hose wall. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018470 | CONNECTOR, METHOD OF MAKING CONNECTOR AND TUBING ASSEMBLY METHOD - A fitting or connector for use in constructing a tubing assembly is made by bonding an olefin gasket to an end face of a polypropylene fitting member. The gasket is bonded to the fitting member via a heat fusion technique that causes localized melting together of the gasket and the fitting and generates a composite fitting or connector. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018471 | SLEEVE AND FITTING WITH THE SAME - A sleeve, a cylindrical member for connecting a tube to a tubular body of a fitting, includes a first peripheral wall end portion facing a peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body, and a second peripheral wall end portion pressed into an open end of the tube. The first peripheral wall end portion includes either an annular protrusion or groove. The annular protrusion is pressed into an annular groove in the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body. The annular groove allows an annular protrusion axially projecting from the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body to be pressed thereinto. The second peripheral wall end portion includes a bulge portion to expand the diameter of the open end of the tube. An outer periphery of the first peripheral wall end portion includes a flange to axially face the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018472 | GLAND ASSEMBLY - A method for using a gland assembly includes sliding a gland assembly over an end of a pipe, the pipe defining an outer surface, the gland assembly comprising a gland, a joint restraint assembly, and a gasket, the joint restraint assembly comprising a gripper and a spring, the spring configured to engage the gripper and the gasket; inserting the end of the pipe into a socket of a piping element; fastening the gland to the piping element; disabling a deactivation mechanism of the joint restraint assembly; and engaging the joint restraint assembly with the outer surface of the pipe to prevent removal of the pipe from the piping element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018473 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING PIPES - A system for coupling pipe segments endwise to each other comprise a tubular hub secured proximate to an end face of each pipe segment, each hub having a radially extending mounting block therearound, a seal extending around the hubs between the mounting blocks and a clamping ring sized to extend around the tubular hub, said clamping ring having a radially extending positioning lip at each end of wherein the positioning lips surround the mounting blocks. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018474 | Fluid Line Quick Connector with Check Valve - A fluid line quick connector for joining fluid lines together, such as coolant fluid lines in electric vehicle automobile applications, among other possible applications. A check valve is incorporated into the fluid line quick connector in order to preclude unwanted backflow through a passage of the fluid line quick connector. The check valve has a rigid partition wall and a flexible diaphragm. The partition wall has one or more through-holes residing therein. The diaphragm closes the through-hole(s), and moves relative to the partition wall in order to open a portion or more of the through-hole(s). | 2022-01-20 |
20220018475 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A sensor arrangement ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220018476 | Triflow Pipe Fitting - The present disclosure provides a pipe | 2022-01-20 |
20220018477 | Water Main Tapping Devices and Methods - A water main tapping device and method includes a saddle body including an arcuate portion between a first end and a second end, wherein the saddle body includes a saddle opening at a location between the first end and the second end, and a corporation stop body formed integrally with and extending from the saddle body. The corporation stop body includes a base with an inlet cavity in fluid communication with the saddle opening, a housing extending from the base and having a valve cavity in which a rotatable valve is positioned and which is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity, and a connector end extending from the housing and including an outlet in fluid communication with the valve cavity. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018478 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FRICTION WELDING OF REINFORCED THERMOSETTING RESIN PIPE JOINTS - A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of rotational force to the coupler, friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. A method for coupling pipes includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the second and an interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying a rotational force to the coupler such that friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018479 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROFUSION WELDING OF REINFORCED THERMOSETTING RESIN PIPE JOINTS - A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. The first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of electricity to the electrodes, the resistive elements are heated sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. A method of coupling pipes includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a first pipe and an interior of a coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a second pipe and the interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying of electricity to electrodes of the coupler such that resistive elements of the coupler heat sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018480 | Controller, Method of Operating a Water Source Heat Pump and a Water Source Heat Pump - A controller, a water source heat pump and a computer useable medium are disclosed herein. In one embodiment the controller includes: (1) an interface configured to receive operating data and monitoring data from the water source heat pump and transmit control signals to components of thereof and (2) a processor configured to respond to the operating data or the monitoring data by operating at least one motor-operated valve of the water source heat pump via a control signal. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018481 | Compression Ring Apparatus and Method for Sealing a Pipe Liner - A sealing compression ring apparatus couplable to a liner and a pipe component has an annular body and a bore, with a first side including a raised outer edge portion, a recessed annular portion between the raised outer edge portion and the bore, and an o-ring gland encircling the bore on the recessed annular portion. A pipe assembly has a base pipe including a flange, a liner extending axially within the base pipe and extending radially out and over a portion of the flange to define a liner flange, an opposite flange surface, and a sealing compression ring apparatus compressed between the flange and the opposite flange surface, and an o-ring positioned in the o-ring gland of the ring. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018482 | METHOD FOR REHABILITATING A PIPELINE WITH A LINER - A method for rehabilitating a pipeline with a liner includes providing a coupling member to connect a liner to a pipeline element. A first alignment element is connected to an end of the host pipe and a second alignment element to an end of the coupling member to axially align both components. A length of the liner is provided through the pipe and the coupling member to expose a joining section of the liner outside the pipe. The coupling member is brought towards the pipe such that the first and second alignment elements mate and the joining section of the liner is received in the coupling member. The joining section of the liner is pressurized to engage an interior surface of the coupling member, and a curable resin composition of the liner is cured to form a functional joint between the coupling member and the liner joining section. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018483 | PIPELINE SCRAPER ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING WEAR INDICATORS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A pipeline scraper assembly including a guide disc, and a sealing disc coupled to the guide disc, where the sealing disc defines a sealing disc outer circumference, and an initial wear indicator defining an initial radially-facing wear face that is positioned radially inward from the sealing disc outer circumference by an initial wear distance, and a secondary wear indicator defining a secondary radially-facing wear face that is positioned radially inward from the sealing disc outer circumference by a secondary wear distance, where the secondary wear distance is greater than the initial wear distance. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVEL DISTANCE MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods for determining positioning of a scanner moving along a section of a pipe, may include: an encoder and a counter measuring distance traveled by the scanner along a plurality of scan lines along a length of the section of the pipe; measuring acceleration and angular velocity of the scanner around a portion of the circumference of the pipe between successive scan lines; computing an angle of rotation of the scanner around the portion of the circumference of the pipe between successive scan lines, and determining a distance traveled around the portion of the circumference of the pipe between first and second scan lines using the computed angle of rotation. The process may further include determining a position of the device using the distance traveled measurements from the counter and the fusion circuit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018485 | COMPOSITE TYPE HEAT INSULATOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are a composite type heat insulator having an excellent heat insulating properties at high temperatures regardless of its thin body, and a method for producing the same. The composite type heat insulator comprises a first and a second cloths composed of silica fibers having a hydroxyl group; and a heat insulating layer sandwiched between the first and the second cloths. The heat insulating layer contains a silica aerogel and silica staple fibers having a fiber length of 0.5 to 5 mm. The heat insulating layer may optionally contain an infrared absorber and/or a film-forming inorganic binder. | 2022-01-20 |
20220018486 | EFFECTIVE HEAT SHIELDING AND HEAT DISPERSING APPARATUS - A heat shielding apparatus capable of dynamically responding to incident heat flux of changing ratio of thermal radiation and convective heat, wherein the dynamic response comprises thermal conduction of the incident heat to a region of lower ambient temperature, and substantive reflection of the incident thermal radiation. | 2022-01-20 |