Abstract: A railway wheel lifting device is provided wherein a railway wheel can be readily and positively affixed to a lifting device. Upon such affixing and lifting, the wheel can be moved as necessary with the lifting device. Positive locking mechanisms are provided whereby the rim section of the wheel is held between depending legs of a frame support. When it is desired to release the wheel, an operating cylinder is operatively connected to operating rods which in turn can move cam assemblies out of contact with the wheel to thereby permit the wheel to be released from the lifting device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus combining absorption refrigeration and mechanical expansion refrigeration to chill an air conditioning medium wherein a mechanical refrigeration system is alternately (1) connected in series with an absorption refrigeration system during a cooling cycle to cool an external air conditioning medium, and (2) connected to drive the absorption system during a storage cycle to concentrate and store a strong internal liquid absorbent solution and to store an internal diluent refrigeration liquid which liquids are utilized during the cooling cycle.

Abstract: An automatic fifth wheel having a power operated jaw unlocking mechanism for non-highway use and a manual safety lock operative to immobilize the automatic unlocking mechanism so as to also enable safe over the road operation.

Abstract: Tension in the belt of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is sensed and utilized in the CVT control arrangement. Apparatus for sensing the centerline tension of the belt are taught; these sensors provide the required tension signal to a signal meter or the control arrangement.

Abstract: A pressure-biased, temperature sensor means utilizing a cooperating pair of aligned bellows operators in a chamber communicating with a fluid to a reference pressure. One of the bellows is responsive to an elevated temperature of a fluid coolant system and the second bellows, which communicates with the fluid coolant system, is responsive to a decrease in fluid pressure. The aligned bellows cooperate to move a switch actuation means to close a switch thereby completing a signal circuit and energizing a signal means.

Abstract: A load block for a chain-belt constructed of interleaved sets of links and load blocks in which the load blocks have a window with a window-bottom defining a surface relieved so that the load transferred from the links to the load blocks occurs mainly through the outermost or edge links.

Abstract: A pressure-biased, temperature sensor for monitoring a fluid system for either an over-temperature or under-pressure condition. These conditions are sensed by one of two expandable bellows operators which cooperates with the other bellows operator and a lever and fulcrum arrangement to close a switch, completing a signal circuit and energizing a signal means.

Abstract: A pressure-temperature sensor for monitoring a fluid system for an over-temperature, an under-pressure or an over-pressure condition. The sensor includes a bellows operator enclosed in a fluid-filled housing with a normally-closed, first switch means and a normally-open second switch means. A diaphragm operator and a bellows are responsive to changes in temperature and pressure to, respectively, operate the first and second switches to indicate an over-temperature, an under-pressure or an over-pressure condition.

Abstract: A pressure-biased, temperature sensor for monitoring a fluid system for either an over-temperature or under-pressure condition. The sensor includes a bellows operator immersed in the fluid of a coolant system. The bellows operator expands in response to changes above a predetermined temperature or below a predetermined pressure to complete a signal circuit and energize a signal means.

Abstract: A variable pulley torque drive system comprising a pair of flexible straps, each connected at one end to a pivot on a drive member or a movable pulley sheave, and at the other end to the other of either the movable sheave or drive member, the straps being in tension when driving and flexed and deflected to compression in the undriven mode.

Abstract: A control valve assembly is disclosed for control of a fluid pressure between a variable fluid pressure source and a fluid operable device. This assembly provides a valve means to open or close flow from the fluid pressure source in response to a change in a significantly lower fluid pressure in a pilot chamber, which fluid pressure is controlled by a proportional solenoid operator requiring small current flow. This small current flow to the solenoid operator is due to the low pressure in the pilot chamber, which when relieved or increased effects a change in the valve meaans to open or close fluid flow to or from the fluid pressure source.

Abstract: The invention teaches the use of a cam-operated valve control means, which cam is moved by an electrical motor in response to an operating signal. Such valve control means finds particular application in an exhaust gas recirculation system or idle speed control for an automobile engine.

Abstract: A differential pressure sensor assembly is disclosed, which includes a transducer and a differential pressure sensor. The sensor responds to a fluid pressure change across an orifice of a known size and transfers this sensed pressure differential to the transducer. The electronic elements of the transducer are not exposed to the fluid which may be at an elevated temperature or have entrained particulates. The fluid flow can be determined by noting the fluid pressure change across the orifice of known size.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing a swash plate assembly for use in a compressor, fluid motor or similar device in which a plurality of pistons are connected, by means of connecting rods, to a swash plate which drives (or is driven by) the pistons. A plurality of ball ended rods of a predetermined length having a pair of split die-inserts positioned about the rod, each against one of the balls. The balls are positioned in a die means having a central core to locate their position and which die means securely maintains the inserts against each of the ball ends. About one ball end of the rod, a piston with or without a slot is cast and the opposite ball end, which is positioned in a mating swash plate socket, has a swash plate cast about it. The finished assembly is machined for overall length, surface parallel, and, angular and diametral relationships.

Abstract: An axial piston, variable displacement, wobble plate gas or vapor compressor having improved wobble plate control for rapid response to a compressor inoperative mode. Either a mechanical or spring means serves to maintain the reference position during inoperation of the compressor. This control of the wobble plate position provides for rapid response during either operation or inoperation of the compressor, and also provides a stabilizing means which inhibits undesired wobble plate movement at low crankcase pressures.

Abstract: A diaphragm operated valve assembly is controlled by an electromagnetic valve assembly. A flat disc armature, which forms part of a flux path, is operable in an inner chamber to modulate the flow between the inner chamber and an exit port in response to an applied magnetic force. The level of the effective magnetic force is a function of the armature mass, and the pressure acting on the disc surface. A pole piece adjacent to the flat disc armature is slidably adjustable to establish a specified force to actuate the armature to the closed or sealing position. This specified force is proportional to the current flow through the winding of the electromagnetic valve assembly. Thus the armature operates to seal communication between the inner chamber and the exit port at a given pressure differential as a function of current flow. The travel distance between the armature and a nonmagnetic seal seat has been minimized by spring biasing the armature in proximity to the seal seat.

Abstract: A wearing dry friction material element is mounted on a support member by a cured rubber adhesive in a spaced pattern. The cured adhesive has a tensile strength adequate to retain the frictional element to the substrate, and also serves to cushion the shock at engagement between the frictional element and a contacting surface. The cured adhesive is generally of the room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) rubber type. Also described is a method for the production of a dry friction material assembly.

Abstract: A locking and securing means is disclosed which includes a base member, a threaded member and a sprocket. The base member defines vertically extending fingers with gaps therebetween and a threaded bore. The threaded member with a flat or irregular shape on its upper leg segment extends through this bore to a desired position. The sprocket, which is mounted on the threaded member prior to insertion into the bore, has radially extending teeth to mesh with the base-member-defined gaps and an internal shape to mate with the threaded-member shape. The threaded member is thus secured to a fixed height or position.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor for use in the measurement of pressure or pressure changes of a fluid medium which sensor maintains the capacitor electrodes in a substantially parallel relationship. Maintenance of this parallel relationship provides a substantially linear capacitive output over a given range without further electronic buffering or calibration. The capacitive signal may be enhanced or amplified by use of multiple parallel plates which are movable simultaneously with deflection of the flexible diaphragm.

Abstract: A diaphragm operated valve assembly is controlled by an electromagnetic valve assembly. A flat disc armature, which forms part of a flux path, is operable in an inner chamber to modulate the flow between the inner chamber and an exit port in response to an applied magnetic force. The level of the effective magnetic force is a function of the armature mass, the pressure acting on the disc surface and the magnetic reluctance. A pole piece adjacent to the flat disc armature includes a seat and is at a fixed distance from the armature.Variation of an air gap provides a means to adjust the magnetic reluctance of the electromagnetic valve after its final assembly and in this case an adjustment air gap is provided at the top member of the flux path. Such valves may thus be calibrated to operate at various pressure or flow rates as a function of electrical power input, that is a variation of current or voltage.