Abstract:
There is described a device for adjusting a seat position of a bicycle seat. The device allows a rider of a bicycle to adjust the tilt of their bicycle seat while the bicycle is in motion, without the rider having to first dismount. In some embodiments, the rider may also adjust the height of their bicycle seat at substantially the same time as the seat's tilt is adjusted, again without the rider having to first dismount. There are described a motorized embodiment in which one or more motors are used to drive a tilt actuator and a linear actuator, and a mechanized embodiment in which a source of pressurized air may be used to drive the linear actuator which in turn drives the tilt actuator.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for measuring the integrity of insulation components in energized or de-energized electrical systems. Using a digital modulation/demodulation system, an active monitoring system adds a modulated high frequency signal to an injected signal and demodulates the resulting signal to provide voltages and currents that are measured and used to determine the capacitances and power factors of the insulation components. Systems may be used for on-line detection and measurement of power factor and capacitance of electrical equipment such as transformers, reactors, and condenser type bushings. The present disclosure is especially applicable to the electrical power industry.
Abstract:
There is provided a device for adjusting a seat position of a bicycle seat. The device allows a rider of a bicycle to adjust the tilt of their bicycle seat while the bicycle is in motion, without the rider having to first dismount. In some embodiments, the rider may also adjust the height of their bicycle seat at substantially the same time as the seat's tilt is adjusted, again without the rider having to first dismount. There are described a motorized embodiment in which a motor is used to drive a tilt actuator and a height actuator, and a mechanized embodiment in which a source of pressurized air is used to drive the height actuator which in turn drives the tilt actuator.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for measuring the integrity of insulation components in electrical systems. In preferred embodiments, an active sensor is coupled to a test tap of a bushing, the active sensor having an electrical circuit electrically coupled to the test tap, and wherein the electrical circuit includes a high pass filter that divides the electrical circuit into a high frequency bus and a power frequency bus. A grounded high frequency voltage is injected into the test tap via the frequency bus circuit. Resulting voltages and currents may be measured and compared to a reference voltage to determine capacitances and power factors for both the inner and outer sections of the bushing. Once the capacitances and power factors of the bushings are known, grounded and ungrounded high frequency voltages may be injected to determine capacitances and power factors of a connected transformer or reactor.
Abstract:
The present invention is a unique system for liquid-immersed transformers and reactors with complex internal thermal gradients that provides telemetry on multiple transformer or reactor conditions including: the level and volume of the liquid, the integrity of the winding clamping, the overall tank pressure, the gas pressure for gas blanketed transformers, and the condition of the breather for conservator type transformers or reactors, and the impacts from ballistics on the tank or cooling system. The present invention can be used on conservator type or gas blanketed type transformers. The liquid level can be calculated at any level in the transformer or reactor by the location of the oil pressure sensor at the bottom of the tank. The method for calculating liquid level does not require liquid temperature measurement. Average liquid temperature is calculated rather than estimated from discrete measurements, providing accurate average temperature values under all operating conditions.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for measuring the integrity of insulation components in electrical systems. In preferred embodiments, an active sensor is coupled to a test tap of a bushing, the active sensor having an electrical circuit electrically coupled to the test tap, and wherein the electrical circuit includes a high pass filter that divides the electrical circuit into a high frequency bus and a power frequency bus. A grounded high frequency voltage is injected into the test tap via the frequency bus circuit. Resulting voltages and currents may be measured and compared to a reference voltage to determine capacitances and power factors for both the inner and outer sections of the bushing. Once the capacitances and power factors of the bushings are known, grounded and ungrounded high frequency voltages may be injected to determine capacitances and power factors of a connected transformer or reactor.
Abstract:
In one configuration, the present invention is directed to a method and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing deposit. One or more underground excavations designed to at least partially cave in are used to increase the permeability of the deposit.
Abstract:
An information display system for a vehicle includes an information display for displaying a plurality of selectable information display levels according to an information display hierarchy. Each selectable information display level may include one or more visual gauges for conveying vehicle information. Each successive selectable information display level may include additional and/or alternative vehicle information when compared to the preceding selectable information display level. The information display system further includes a controller configured to display the plurality of selectable information display levels according to an at least one driver input. In this way, the information display can display a particular selectable information display level best suited to a driver's individual preferences or understanding of the vehicle's operations.
Abstract:
A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value.
Abstract:
A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value.