公开(公告)号：US20070045068A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11440909

申请日：2006-05-25

Applicant: Chandra Namuduri ,  David Rule ,  Kenneth Shoemaker

Inventor： Chandra Namuduri ,  David Rule ,  Kenneth Shoemaker

IPC: F16F15/03

CPC classification number: F16F9/535

Abstract: A damper assembly is provided including a linear to rotary motion conversion mechanism having an outer tube member. An inner tube member is reciprocally movable and at least partially disposed within the outer tube member. The inner tube member is adapted for linear translation in a first and a second direction. A rotatable shaft is disposed within the inner tube member. The translation of the inner tube member produces a rotation of the shaft. Also included within the damper assembly is a damping mechanism having a rotor fixed to the shaft. A coil is configured to generate an electromagnetic field in response to an applied current. A magneto-rheological fluid is in contact with the rotor, and has a variable viscosity in the presence of the electromagnetic field that, in turn, provides variable resistance to rotation of the rotor and translation of the inner tube member within the outer tube member.

Abstract translation: 提供一种阻尼器组件，其包括具有外管构件的线性至旋转运动转换机构。 内管构件可往复运动并且至少部分地设置在外管构件内。 内管构件适于在第一和第二方向上进行线性平移。 可旋转轴设置在内管构件内。 内管构件的平移产生轴的旋转。 还包括在阻尼器组件内的是具有固定到轴的转子的阻尼机构。 线圈被配置为响应于施加的电流产生电磁场。 磁流变流体与转子接触，并且在存在电磁场的情况下具有可变的粘度，这又提供对转子的旋转的可变阻力和内管构件在外管构件内的平移。

公开(公告)号：US20050274499A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10857530

申请日：2004-05-29

Applicant: David Rule

Inventor： David Rule

IPC: F24H1/18 ,  F24H9/02

CPC classification number: F24H1/18 ,  F28D1/06 ,  F28D20/0034 ,  Y02E60/142 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The invention encompasses a temperature regulating system that includes a shell configured to be received over an outer circumferential portion of a container. The shell has dimensions to form a cavity between the outer circumferential portion of the container and the shell. A material is provided in sealing engagement between the shell and the outer circumferential portion of the container to seal the cavity from the environment. A heat exchanger is provide in fluid communication with the cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括温度调节系统，其包括构造成容纳在容器的外圆周部分上的壳体。 壳体具有在容器的外周部分和壳体之间形成空腔的尺寸。 在壳体和容器的外圆周部分之间的密封接合中提供材料以将空腔与环境密封。 提供与空腔流体连通的热交换器。

公开(公告)号：US20070234980A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11399669

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Chandra Namuduri ,  David Rule ,  Balarama Murty

Inventor： Chandra Namuduri ,  David Rule ,  Balarama Murty

IPC: F01P5/10

CPC classification number: F01P7/164 ,  F01P5/12 ,  F01P2037/02

Abstract: An engine coolant pump drive system for a vehicle having an engine, an engine coolant system, and at least one sensor for sensing at least one operational condition of the vehicle is disclosed. The pump drive system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) clutch, and a coolant pump. The MRF clutch includes a torque input section coupled to a torque output section via a MRF, the torque input section being configured to receive a torque input from the engine. The coolant pump is configured for operable communication with the torque output section of the MRF clutch. In response to a signal from the at least one sensor, the MRF clutch is configured to provide a continuously variable torque transfer from the torque input section to the torque output section, thereby providing for variable coolant flow in the engine coolant system via the coolant pump capable of a continuously variable speed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的发动机冷却剂泵驱动系统，其具有用于感测车辆的至少一个操作状态的发动机，发动机冷却剂系统和至少一个传感器。 泵驱动系统包括磁流变流体（MRF）离合器和冷却剂泵。 MRF离合器包括经由MRF联接到扭矩输出部的扭矩输入部，扭矩输入部构造成接收来自发动机的扭矩输入。 冷却剂泵配置成与MRF离合器的扭矩输出部分可操作地连通。 响应于来自至少一个传感器的信号，MRF离合器被配置为提供从扭矩输入部分到扭矩输出部分的连续可变的扭矩传递，从而通过冷却剂泵提供发动机冷却剂系统中的可变冷却剂流 能够连续变速。

公开(公告)号：US20060229782A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11100016

申请日：2005-04-06

Applicant: Weiwen Deng ,  Yong Lee ,  Yuen-Kwok Chin ,  David Rule

Inventor： Weiwen Deng ,  Yong Lee ,  Yuen-Kwok Chin ,  David Rule

IPC: B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D7/159 ,  B62D6/003 ,  B62D13/00

Abstract: A vehicle steering control system for a vehicle/trailer combination that provides rear-wheel steering assist to improve the vehicle/trailer combination stability and handling performance. The control system provides an open-loop feed-forward control signal based on hand-wheel angle and vehicle speed. The control system includes a vehicle yaw rate command interpreter that provides a vehicle closed-loop feedback control signal based on the yaw rate of the vehicle, a trailer yaw rate command interpreter that provides a trailer closed-loop feedback control signal based on the yaw rate of the trailer, and a vehicle lateral acceleration command interpreter that provides a closed-loop feedback control signal based on the lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The closed-loop feedback signals are added together and then combined with the open-loop feed-forward control signal to provide the rear-wheel steering assist.

公开(公告)号：US20070264389A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11433323

申请日：2006-05-11

Applicant: David Rule

Inventor： David Rule

IPC: C12G1/00 ,  C12C11/00

CPC classification number: C12G1/0213 ,  B65D90/028 ,  Y10T29/49345 ,  Y10T29/49352 ,  Y10T29/49387

Abstract: A method for modifying the processing capabilities of a container. The method includes providing a container that defines a cavity and comprises a wall. The wall defines at least a portion of the cavity and has thermal energy transfer characteristics. At least one of the thermal energy transfer characteristics comprises a first value. Changing the first value of the one thermal energy transfer characteristic to a second value for at least a first portion of the wall, the second value being different from the first value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修改容器的处理能力的方法。 该方法包括提供限定空腔并包括壁的容器。 壁限定了空腔的至少一部分并具有热能传递特性。 热能传递特性中的至少一个包括第一值。 将一个热能传递特性的第一值改变为壁的至少第一部分的第二值，第二值不同于第一值。

公开(公告)号：US20050252603A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10498028

申请日：2003-01-22

Applicant: David Rule

Inventor： David Rule

IPC: B29C33/02 ,  B29C33/30 ,  B29C33/38 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/36 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: B29C33/02 ,  B29C33/306 ,  B29C33/3828 ,  B29C33/76 ,  B29C43/003 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C43/361 ,  B29C2033/023 ,  B29C2043/3615 ,  B29C2043/3618 ,  B29K2503/04 ,  B29L2031/3468 ,  H01M4/881 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0284 ,  H01M8/0286 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/1004

Abstract: The invention provides a mold for use in a compression molding apparatus that has a frame part (41) with a hole through its center; a bottom plunger (42); and a top plunger (43); wherein the plungers are fabricated to fit substantially snugly in the hole in the frame part, and wherein at least one plunger comprises at least one low-thermal conductivity insert (44, 44′). The mold is useful in compression molding processes used in the preparation of unitized membrane electrodes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于压缩成型设备的模具，该模具具有框架部分（41），该框架部分具有穿过其中心的孔; 底部柱塞（42）; 和顶部柱塞（43）; 其中所述柱塞被制造成基本上紧密地配合在所述框架部分的孔中，并且其中至少一个柱塞包括至少一个低热导率插入件（44,44'）。 该模具可用于制备单元化膜电极的压缩成型工艺。