Abstract:
The invention relates to a reverse voltage circuit for thyristors which has particular application to an inverter circuit. The basic circuit includes a thyristor, a first diode, and a transformer having the primary winding thereof in series relation to the diode. The first diode and the transformer primary winding are in parallel relation to the thyristor with the diode being antiparallel relative to the thyristor. The transformer secondary winding and a second diode are in series and a D.C. voltage source biases the second diode in a counter direction relative to the secondary winding. With this circuit higher reverse voltages are obtained having relatively lengthy durations to effect switching off of a thyristor in a satisfactory manner.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a starting circuit for a single phase asynchronous electric motor having a main winding and a starting winding. The circuit comprises a pair of terminals across which the main winding of the motor is connected and across which in operation an AC current is supplied. Means including a PTC resistor are utilized which provide an AC voltage which decreases in amplitude after the motor start-up. An SCR is connected in series with the starting winding and is controlled by a network to which the decreasing AC voltage is supplied. This network has capacitor means for storing current which is then available to control the SCR during zero cross-overs of the single phase AC current.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a gear set of the type comprising a generally annularly shaped internally toothed ring member and an externally toothed star member having at least one fewer teeth than the ring member. The star member has an axis disposed eccentrically relative to the axis of the ring member. These parts are normally formed with low tolerances to facilitate fluid tight sealing between the meshing teeth. A different mode of sealing is provided which comprises sealing plates slidably disposed in radially extending slots formed in the ring member teeth.
Abstract:
The invention relates to refrigerating apparatus for cooling a fluid which may be either a liquid or a gas. The components include, in addition to the conventional compressor, condenser and evaporator, a pilot evaporator unit on the downstream side of the evaporator. The fluid to be cooled is passed through the drier prior to being passed through the evaporator. This has the main effect of increasing the effective capacity of the main evaporator by facilitating an optimum regulating operation.
Abstract:
THE INVENTION RELATES TO A THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH CAPACITY REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. THE VALVING INCLUDES MAIN AND AUXIALIARY VALVES WITH THE AUXILIARY VALVE FUNCTIONING AS A PILOT VALVE. IN THE OPER-
ATION THE MAIN VALVE MAY OCCUPY ANY INTERMEDIATE POSITION BETWEEN FULLY OPENED AND FULLY CLOSED POSITIONS.
Abstract:
A passive temperature sensor for controlling a thermostat or the like. The sensor reacts to the temperature of the air and also to thermal radiation in order to control a thermostat in such a manner to give optimum personal comfort despite relative changes over a period of time between the room air temperature and thermal radiation effects in the room.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a rotary seal unit of the type used for oil pumps and the like. A plastic backing ring having a tapered surface is nested in a conical recess of a face ring. The taper angle of the tapered surface of the backing ring is larger than the taper angle of the conical recess. A resilient sealing ring is spring biased to force the plastic backing ring into contact with the face ring which in turn is biased into sealing engagement with a fixed sealing surface of a stationary bearing block.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for making an oil pump for refrigeration machines. The pump comprises a tube formed by drawing which is press fitted into the bore of a motor rotor. The tube is initially formed with an inwardly domed, closed end portion. Circumferentially and radially extending incisions are made in the domed end portion to form cantilever portions which in turn are bent inwardly relative to the end of the tube to form blades.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for charging a thermostatic system with a condensable fluid. Essential parts of the apparatus are a storage container for the condensable fluid, a metering container and a charging head. The condensable fluid in the storage container exerts a vapor pressure and, with the use of valve means, vaporized fluid is caused to flow to the metering container until a first predetermined pressure is reached. With the use of other valve means vaporized fluid in the metering container is caused to flow through the charging head to the thermostatic system to be charged until a second lower predetermined pressure is reached. A reducing valve is between the storage container and the metering container to effect a superheated condition for the fluid flowing to the metering container.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a generator for producing control signals for striking the controllable rectifiers of a three-phase inverted converter having common quenching means. The generator is a slide-type impulse-storing type of device which is actuated in synchronism with quenching impulses and has six bistable stages. The output of the third stage is applied to the input of the first stage by way of an inverter. Each stage is associated with one of the controllable rectifiers and the control signals transmitted are dependent upon the switching conditions of the stages.