Clamping assemblies
    1.
    发明授权
    Clamping assemblies 有权
    夹紧组件

    公开(公告)号:US07824125B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-02

    申请号:US10598602

    申请日:2005-02-28

    Abstract: A self-aligning coupling device for installation in a channel having an open end and a pair of substantially parallel side walls. The device includes an elongate connecting portion having a longitudinal axis, a channel abutment portion, and at least one laterally projecting lug. In use, the coupling device is installed in the channel with the channel abutment portion located at least partially within the channel and the laterally projecting lug located outside the open end of the channel. The channel abutment portion is formed such that when aligned in a first angular position within the channel it abuts the side walls of the channel to prevent rotation of the device in a first rotational direction about said longitudinal axis, while allowing rotation in a second, opposed rotational direction. The lug is formed such that in said first angular position it extends beyond at least one of the side walls of the channel. When the coupling device is retracted into the channel while simultaneously applying a torque to rotate the device in said first rotational direction towards said first angular position, the channel abutment portion abuts the side walls of the channel thereby aligning the lug to extend beyond at least one of the side walls of the channel and preventing the coupling device from being fully retracted into the channel. Various methods and apparatus for applying suitable translational and rotational forces to the self-aligning coupling device, and to form adjustable clamp assemblies, are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于安装在具有开口端和一对基本上平行的侧壁的通道中的自对准联接装置。 该装置包括具有纵向轴线的细长连接部分,通道邻接部分和至少一个横向突出的凸耳。 在使用中,联接装置安装在通道中,通道邻接部分至少部分地位于通道内,并且横向突出的凸耳位于通道的开口端的外侧。 通道邻接部分形成为使得当在通道内的第一角度位置对准时,其邻接通道的侧壁,以防止装置围绕所述纵向轴线沿第一旋转方向旋转,同时允许在第二相对的 旋转方向。 凸耳形成为使得在所述第一角度位置中,凸缘延伸超过通道的至少一个侧壁。 当联接装置缩回到通道中同时施加扭矩以使装置沿着所述第一旋转方向朝着所述第一角度位置旋转时,通道邻接部分邻接通道的侧壁,从而使凸耳延伸超过至少一个 的通道的侧壁并且防止联接装置完全缩回到通道中。 还提供了用于向自对准联接装置施加适当的平移和旋转力并且形成可调节的夹紧组件的各种方法和装置。

    Clamping assembly
    2.
    发明授权
    Clamping assembly 有权
    夹紧组件

    公开(公告)号:US07159288B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-09

    申请号:US10524220

    申请日:2003-08-08

    Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly (600) includes an elongated connection member (640) and a gear assembly (650). The gear assembly includes a rotatable first gear member having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the connection member (640). The gear assembly also includes a second gear member cooperatively engaged with the first gear member. The clamp assembly further includes a first clamp member (630). The elongated connection member (640), the gear assembly (650) and the first clamp member (630) are arranged such that rotation of the first gear member results in a linear motion of the first clamp member (630) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connection member (640).

    Abstract translation: 可调节的夹具组件(600)包括细长连接构件(640)和齿轮组件(650)。 齿轮组件包括可旋转的第一齿轮构件,其具有基本上垂直于连接构件(640)的纵向轴线的旋转轴线。 齿轮组件还包括与第一齿轮构件协作地接合的第二齿轮构件。 夹具组件还包括第一夹紧构件(630)。 细长连接构件(640),齿轮组件(650)和第一夹紧构件(630)被布置成使得第一齿轮构件的旋转导致第一夹紧构件(630)的平行于纵向轴线 的连接构件(640)。

    EXPANDER FOR A HEAT ENGINE
    3.
    发明申请
    EXPANDER FOR A HEAT ENGINE 审中-公开
    发动机用于发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20160047243A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14409873

    申请日:2012-06-26

    Abstract: An expander for a heat engine, the expander being capable of converting a high pressure gaseous working fluid to useful work, the expander including: •high pressure working fluid supply means; •at least one reciprocating piston reciprocating in a cylinder between top-dead-centre (TDC) and bottom-dead-centre (BDC) with a long dwell time at TDC; •a working fluid inlet valve that opens and closes to introduce, while open, high pressure working fluid from the working fluid supply means into an expansion chamber in the cylinder at or near TDC; •power transfer means that transfers work done on a piston by the working fluid to a form of useful work output; and •an exhaust valve to release expanded working fluid from the expansion chamber to a volume of low pressure working fluid; wherein piston travel is small during transition of the inlet valve from open to closed and from closed to open.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于热发动机的膨胀器,该膨胀器能够将高压气态工作流体转化为有用的工作,所述膨胀器包括:•高压工作流体供应装置; •至少一个往复运动的活塞在上止点(TDC)和下死点(BDC)之间的气缸中,在TDC处具有长停留时间; •工作流体入口阀,其打开和关闭以在工作流体供应装置打开高压工作流体的同时在TDC处或附近引入气缸中的膨胀室; •动力传递意味着将工作流体在活塞上完成的工作转移到有用的工作输出的形式; 以及•排气阀,以将膨胀的工作流体从膨胀室释放到一定体积的低压工作流体; 其中在入口阀从开启到关闭并且从关闭到打开的过渡期间活塞行程小。

    HEAT ENGINE
    4.
    发明申请
    HEAT ENGINE 审中-公开
    热发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20100300097A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-02

    申请号:US12682735

    申请日:2008-10-10

    Abstract: A heat engine includes a boiler, an injector for injecting working fluid into the boiler, a retainer for releasing the hydraulic fluid for movement away from a start position once working fluid vapour pressure in the boiler reaches a predetermined level, a returner for returning the hydraulic fluid to its start position following expansion of working fluid vapour in the boiler, resulting in reciprocating hydraulic fluid motion, and an exhaust valve to release expanded working fluid vapour from the boiler. The vapour pressure increase in the boiler causes a change of state from liquid to gas of a least a portion of the injected working fluid, followed by a substantially constant pressure heating of the working fluid, giving rise to a change of state from liquid to gas of substantially all of the remaining injected working fluid.

    Abstract translation: 热机包括锅炉,用于将工作流体注入到锅炉中的喷射器,一旦工作液体蒸汽压力达到预定水平时,用于释放液压流体以远离起始位置的保持器,用于使液压返回的再生器 流体在锅炉中工作流体蒸气膨胀之后到达其起始位置,导致往复运动的液压流体运动,以及排气阀以从锅炉释放膨胀的工作流体蒸汽。 锅炉中的蒸汽压增加导致至少一部分注入的工作流体从液体向气体的状态改变,然后对工作流体进行基本恒定的加压加热,从而导致状态从液体向气体的变化 基本上所有剩余的注入工作流体。

    Clamping assembly
    6.
    发明申请
    Clamping assembly 有权
    夹紧组件

    公开(公告)号:US20050257356A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-24

    申请号:US10524220

    申请日:2003-08-08

    Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly (600) includes an elongated connection member (640) and a gear assembly (650). The gear assembly includes a rotatable first gear member having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the connection member (640). The gear assembly also includes a second gear member cooperatively engaged with the first gear member. The clamp assembly further includes a first clamp member (630). The elongated connection member (640), the gear assembly (650) and the first clamp member (630) are arranged such that rotation of the first gear member results in a linear motion of the first clamp member (630) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connection member (640).

    Abstract translation: 可调节的夹具组件(600)包括细长连接构件(640)和齿轮组件(650)。 齿轮组件包括可旋转的第一齿轮构件,其具有基本上垂直于连接构件(640)的纵向轴线的旋转轴线。 齿轮组件还包括与第一齿轮构件协作地接合的第二齿轮构件。 夹具组件还包括第一夹紧构件(630)。 细长连接构件(640),齿轮组件(650)和第一夹紧构件(630)被布置成使得第一齿轮构件的旋转导致第一夹紧构件(630)的平行于纵向轴线 的连接构件(640)。

    Retraction and extension mechanism for a vehicle rear vision mirror
    8.
    发明授权
    Retraction and extension mechanism for a vehicle rear vision mirror 失效
    车辆后视镜的收缩和伸展机构

    公开(公告)号:US06505943B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-14

    申请号:US09890622

    申请日:2001-08-13

    CPC classification number: B60R1/078 Y10S248/90

    Abstract: This invention relates to a retraction and extension mechanism for extending or retracting a set of telescopic supports that connect a mirror head (10) to a mirror mounting bracket (11). It comprises a mirror mounting bracket (11) with a first tube (18) projecting from the mounting bracket (11). The mirror head (10) has a support (19) projecting from it that locates into and slides back and forth within the first tube (18). A roller (34) is mounting with respect to the support (19) and cable (29) is attached at one end with respect to the first tube (18) and a point between the roller (34) and the mirror head (10). It extends to and around the roller (34) and into the mirror head (10). The other end of the cable (29) extends into and is attached with respect to the first tube (18). A capstan (31) is located within the mirror head (10) and engages the cable (29). A motor (47) drives the capstan (31) in either direction to cause the mirror head (10) to extend or retract with respect to the mirror mounting bracket (11).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于延伸或缩回将镜头(10)连接到镜子安装支架(11)的一组伸缩支架的缩回和延伸机构。 它包括具有从安装支架(11)突出的第一管(18)的反射镜安装支架(11)。 镜头(10)具有从其突出的支撑件(19),其位于第一管(18)内并在第一管(18)内前后滑动。 辊(34)相对于支撑件(19)安装,并且电缆(29)相对于第一管(18)的一端连接,并且辊(34)和镜头(10)之间的点 。 它延伸到辊(34)周围并且延伸到镜头(10)中。 电缆(29)的另一端延伸到第一管(18)并相对于第一管(18)附接。 绞盘(31)位于镜头(10)内并与电缆(29)接合。 电动机(47)沿任一方向驱动绞盘(31),以使镜头(10)相对于反光镜安装支架(11)延伸或缩回。

    Hydraulic suspension system
    9.
    发明授权
    Hydraulic suspension system 有权
    液压悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:US06416061B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-09

    申请号:US09762726

    申请日:2001-02-12

    Abstract: This invention relates to hydraulic suspension systems and in particular to vehicle oleopneumatic suspension systems employing sliding pillar struts. There is provided a suspension system for a vehicle comprising a plurality of suspension struts, each mounted between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly, each including a cylinder having a closed end and an inner bore; a piston rod slideable within the inner bore having a proximal end which terminates within the inner bore and a distal end which extends from the inner bore. Between the inner bore and the piston rod there is mounted an oil seal which seals a strut volume. A hydrostatic bearing is mounted within and vents into the strut volume. A hydraulic circuit and associated control system is adapted to control flow of hydraulic fluid between the strut volume and a reservoir, thereby providing control of at least the time-averaged axial position of the piston rod relative to its corresponding inner bore.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及液压悬挂系统,特别涉及采用滑动支柱支柱的车辆油气悬架系统。 提供了一种用于车辆的悬架系统,其包括多个悬架支柱,每个悬架支架安装在车身和车轮组件之间,每个悬架支架包括具有封闭端和内孔的缸; 可在内孔内滑动的活塞杆具有终止于内孔内的近端和从内孔延伸的远端。 在内孔和活塞杆之间安装有密封支柱体积的油封。 静压轴承安装在支柱体积内并排入支柱体积。 液压回路和相关联的控制系统适于控制支柱体积和储存器之间的液压流体的流动,由此提供至少对活塞杆相对于其对应的内孔的时间平均的轴向位置的控制。

    Control system for a cogeneration unit
    10.
    发明授权
    Control system for a cogeneration unit 失效
    热电联产机组控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US06838781B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-04

    申请号:US10677256

    申请日:2003-10-03

    Inventor: Paul van de Loo

    Abstract: A control system for a cogeneration unit, the cogeneration unit including a heat engine and an alternator, driven by the heat engine, which generates AC electricity for an electrical load. The control system includes a parameter sensing means for sensing one or more parameters, and providing a sensed parameter value for each sensed parameter. For each sensed parameter, a comparator means compares the sensed parameter value with a respective desired value and provides an error signal according to the difference between the sensed parameter value and the desired value. One or more controlling means use the one or more of the error signals to provide a plurality of control signals, such that each control signal is able to regulate one or more of the controlling characteristics of the alternator and a temperature of a body heated using energy from the cogeneration unit.

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