公开(公告)号：US20070084818A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11583517

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: David Brabb ,  Harish Kandoth-Kannoth ,  Anand Vithani

Inventor： David Brabb ,  Harish Kandoth-Kannoth ,  Anand Vithani

IPC: B61G3/00

CPC classification number: B61G3/08

Abstract: In combination with a railway freight car coupler. A coupler has a knuckle side, and includes a knuckle, knuckle pin, and an apparatus for automatically pivoting and maintaining the knuckle full open position. The improvement comprises a coiled torsion spring which is capable of continuously exerting a predetermined force. A sleeve in combination with a flange is secured to the bottom end of the knuckle pin for attaching the torsion spring onto the coupler head. A support member is attached to the knuckle and cages one arm of the torsion spring which exerts a continuous force on the knuckle to rotate and maintain the knuckle full open position. A compression spring may be employed in place of the torsion spring in combination with a locking mechanism which, rigidly secures the knuckle and knuckle pin therebetween to prevent independent movement.

Abstract translation: 与铁路货车联动。 联轴器具有转向节，并且包括转向节，转向节销和用于自动枢转和保持转向节完全打开位置的装置。 该改进包括能够连续施加预定力的盘绕扭簧。 与凸缘组合的套筒固定到转向节销的底端，用于将扭转弹簧附接到联接头上。 支撑构件附接到转向节并且笼式地连接扭转弹簧的一个臂，其在转向节上施加连续的力以旋转并保持转向节完全打开位置。 可以采用压缩弹簧代替扭转弹簧与锁定机构组合，该锁定机构将转向节和转向节销刚性地固定在其间以防止独立的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20070084676A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11580484

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Anand Vithani ,  David Brabb

Inventor： Anand Vithani ,  David Brabb

IPC: F16D66/00

CPC classification number: B61H13/02

Abstract: In combination with a railway car hand brake, there is an apparatus for sensing the hand brake release comprising a housing and a mounting mechanism for attaching the housing to a cover of such hand brake. An actuating mechanism is disposed in the housing. A sleeve member is disposed on the actuating mechanism and includes a flange. A flexible connecting mechanism engages the sleeve member and a winding gear portion of the hand brake. A sensing mechanism is disposed in the housing and aligned with the actuating mechanism. A securement mechanism is disposed on the sensing mechanism and mounted on the cover of the hand brake. A compression member is disposed in the housing and engages the flange of the sleeve member, whereby an electrical or magnetic signal will be received from the actuating mechanism by the sensing mechanism.

Abstract translation: 结合铁路车辆手制动器，存在用于感测手制动器释放的装置，包括壳体和用于将壳体附接到这种手制动器的盖的安装机构。 致动机构设置在壳体中。 套筒构件设置在致动机构上并且包括凸缘。 柔性连接机构接合套筒构件和手制动器的卷绕齿轮部分。 感测机构设置在壳体中并与致动机构对准。 固定机构设置在感测机构上并安装在手制动器的盖上。 压缩构件设置在壳体中并接合套筒构件的凸缘，由此通过感测机构将从致动机构接收电或磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070114199A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11602445

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Harish Kandoth-Kannoth ,  Anand Vithani ,  David Brabb ,  Robert Trent

Inventor： Harish Kandoth-Kannoth ,  Anand Vithani ,  David Brabb ,  Robert Trent

IPC: B61G3/00

CPC classification number: B61G3/08

Abstract: A cut lever apparatus that automatically actuates a lock lift assembly to either lock or unlock a coupler knuckle of a freight car coupler. The apparatus includes a cylinder member having a piston disposed therein. A bracket member is attachable to the freight car coupler to support the cylinder. A linkage member is connected to the piston of the cylinder and the lock lift assembly to convert a lateral motion of the piston to a curvilinear motion of the lock lift assembly to either lock or unlock the coupler knuckle. A valve member is connected to the cylinder for communicating a pressurized fluid to the cylinder when a predetermined signal is sent to the valve and preventing pressurized fluid from entering the cylinder in an absence of the predetermined signal. Pressurized fluid in the cylinder is vented to atmosphere when the valve shuts off supply of pressurized fluid thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种切割杆装置，其自动地驱动锁定升降组件以锁定或解锁货车联接器的联轴器转向节。 该装置包括其中设置有活塞的气缸构件。 支架构件可附接到货车联接器以支撑气缸。 连杆构件连接到气缸的活塞和锁定提升组件，以将活塞的横向运动转换为锁定提升组件的曲线运动，以锁定或解锁联锁转向节。 当预定信号被发送到阀门时，阀构件连接到气缸，用于将加压流体连通到气缸，并且在没有预定信号的情况下防止加压流体进入气缸。 当阀关闭加压流体供应时，气缸中的加压流体被排放到大气中。

公开(公告)号：US20050095121A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10887735

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: Anand Vithani

Inventor： Anand Vithani

IPC: F03B11/08 ,  F04D29/62 ,  F04D29/70 ,  F25D17/06

CPC classification number: F04D29/703 ,  F04D29/626 ,  F25D17/067 ,  F25D2317/0681

Abstract: A unitary fan-motor grill assembly that integrates a fan-motor subassembly within a grill assembly and a fan-motor housing is disclosed. The fan-motor housing is configured to receive a fan-motor subassembly and includes motor latches and posts for fixing the fan-motor subassembly in place. The grill assembly is provided with housing latches to secure it in place in front of the fan blade of the fan-motor subassembly by attaching to the fan-motor housing. The fan-motor housing includes mounting latches for fixing the integrated fan-motor grill assembly in place on an evaporator housing or similar receptacle. The unitary fan-motor grill assembly may be installed or removed in a single step without requiring the use of non-integral fasteners.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种将风扇马达子组件集成在格栅组件内和风扇马达外壳内的整体风扇电机格栅组件。 风扇电动机壳体被配置为接收风扇电动机子组件，并且包括用于将风扇 - 电动机子组件固定就位的电动机闩锁和支柱。 格栅组件设置有壳体闩锁，以通过附接到风扇马达壳体将其固定在风扇马达子组件的风扇叶片的前面。 风扇电动机壳体包括用于将集成的风扇 - 电动机格栅组件固定在蒸发器壳体或类似容器上的安装闩锁。 整体风扇电动机格栅组件可以在一个步骤中安装或拆卸，而不需要使用非整体紧固件。