Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an oscillating vane machine where the vanes can be operated at high speed with a minimum of vibration and with minimum mechanical loads accomplished with sinusoidal motion of the vanes utilizing an improved continuously rotating input/output which is naturally balanced.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a peripherally pivoted oscillating vane machine (OVM). The OVM has been optimized for performance and efficiency. This has been accomplished by reducing loads on the drive mechanism and by employing de-phased motion of the peripherally pivoted vanes in conjunction with improved porting configurations as well as valve actuation and manufacture.
Abstract:
The invention relates to systems for stored compressed air without use of combustion. The systems can be installed on the customer side of the meter and creates electricity during peak hours after it has been stored in off peak hours. The invention creates a financial incentive for conserving energy costs by building compressed air storage systems which heretofore have seen little application.
Abstract:
The invention provides a toroidal intersecting vane machine incorporating intersecting rotors to form primary and secondary chambers (208, 202) whose porting configurations minimize friction and maximize efficiency. Specifically, it is an object of the invention to provide a toroidal intersecting vane machine that greatly reduces the frictional losses through intersecting surfaces without the need for external gearing by modifying the width of one or both tracks (302, 304) at the point of intermeshing. The inventions described herein relate to these improvements.
Abstract:
The invention relates to systems for stored compressed air without use of combustion. The systems can be installed on the customer side of the meter and creates electricity during peak hours after it has been stored in off peak hours. The invention creates a financial incentive for conserving energy costs by building compressed air storage systems which heretofore have seen little application.
Abstract:
The invention provides a toroidal intersecting vane machine incorporating intersecting rotors to form primary and secondary chambers (208, 202) whose porting configurations minimize friction and maximize efficiency. Specifically, it is an object of the invention to provide a toroidal intersecting vane machine that greatly reduces the frictional losses through meshing surfaces without the need for external gearing by modifying the function of one or the other of the rotors from that of "fluid moving" to that of "valving" thereby reducing the pressure loads and associated inefficiencies at the interface of the meshing surfaces. The inventions described herein relate to these improvements.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to improved integrated valve assemblies, preferably, for use in an oscillating vane machine (OVM) that provide easy assembly and maintenance, direct fluid communication between the working chamber and suction and discharge manifold, and the avoidance of the use of fasteners in contact with or adjacent to the working chamber.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an oscillating vane machine where the vanes can be operated at high speed with a minimum of vibration and with minimum mechanical loads accomplished with sinusoidal motion of the vanes utilizing an improved continuously rotating input/output which is naturally balanced.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an oscillating vane machine where the vanes can be operated at high speed with a minimum of vibration and with minimum mechanical loads accomplished with sinusoidal motion of the vanes utilizing an improved continuously rotating input/output which is naturally balanced.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to multi-staging within an Oscillating Vane Machine (OVM), in particular, to multi-staging within a single OVM and controlling inter-stage pressure ratios therein.