Abstract: A sensor in an air conditioning duct produces a differential pressure signal which varies as a function of the volumetric flow rate of air through the duct. The sensor includes an array of angularly spaced and radially extending arms disposed around and across the duct and each having upstream and downstream sensing tubes formed with ports spaced along their upstream and downstream sides, respectively. Pressure signals are transmitted to the tubes by way of the ports and are averaged by high and low pressure averaging chambers located at the center of the sensor and communicating with the upstream and downstream sensing tubes, respectively. The output signals from the averaging chambers constitute a differential pressure signal which is highly representative of the volumetric flow rate of the air even though the air flows through the duct in an asymmetrical pattern.

Abstract: A plurality of triaxial weaves particularly suitable for reinforcement in composite materials, for conformability to curved surfaces, and for inclusion of high modulus fibers. Each includes relatively unstabilized yarn courses, and each is weavable on a known machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a shape on the periphery of a non-rotating workpiece by orbiting a rotating shaping cutter in cutting engagement with the workpiece while reciprocating the cutter along its own axis.

Abstract: A method for generating a shape on the periphery of a non-rotating workpiece by orbiting a rotating hob in cutting engagement with the workpiece while moving the hob and workpiece relatively lengthwise of the workpiece.

Abstract: A controller for a damper maintains a substantially constant volumetric rate of flow of air through a duct into a controlled space for a given condition in the space and resets the rate of flow as a function of at least one sensed condition which causes changes in a control pressure. A dual lever system enables the controller to be calibrated to establish various air flow spans while utilizing substantially the full available range of control pressure to effect a change in air flow within each selected span.

Abstract: A reciprocating pneumatic actuator moves the damper of an air diffuser between open and closed positions and is automatically vented to atmosphere if fire or high heat occurs in the vicinity of the diffuser. When the actuator is vented, the return spring of the actuator snaps the damper to its closed position. A heat responsive latch automatically holds the damper in its closed position and prevents the damper from dropping open in the event the return spring is weakened by heat.

Abstract: A controller for a damper maintains a substantially constant volumetric rate of flow of air through a duct into a controlled space for a given condition in the space and resets the rate of flow to three different levels as a function of three different conditions in the space. Two pneumatic actuators respond to the four conditions in the space and produce forces which vary with the conditions. A floating lever receives the forces and causes the controller to set the air flow as a function of the sum of the weighted values of the forces produced by the two actuators.

Abstract: An air distribution unit for mounting in the ceiling of a room comprises a downwardly opening sheet metal box having a horizontal top wall and depending side walls. Conditioned air is introduced into the box through an inlet opening in the top wall and is diffused by a grille in the lower end of the box. A normally open damper automatically closes the inlet opening in the event of fire. The upper side of the top wall and the outer sides of the side walls are lined with panels of fire-resistant sheet rock which retards the transmission of heat through the box if a fire occurs.

Abstract: A lockout control system locks out the lag load upon occurrence of a predetermined condition in a dual load system set up in a lead-lag configuration. The lockout control system utilizes a lead-lag memory circuit for insuring that only the lag load is locked out when the lockout condition exists irrespective of which load is lead and which load is lag.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a shape on the periphery of a non-rotating workpiece by orbiting a rotating cutter in cutting engagement with the workpiece. Either the cutter or the workpiece is moved linearly in the lengthwise direction of the workpiece.

Abstract: A creeling tail is formed on the large end of a conical package core by tilting the core so that only an end portion at the large end of the core is in contact with a rotating frictional drive and then winding the strand in a narrow band proximate the large end of the core. A package support apparatus is provided to support the conical package core for rotation about its axis and employs means to selectively tilt the core so that only the large end portion of the core is in contact with the frictional drive roll during formation of a creeling tail.

Abstract: A newly formed gear is checked for composite error by holding the gear in a rotationally stationary position and by orbiting and rolling a master gear around the newly formed gear.

Abstract: A position detector providing an electrical position feedback signal proportional to relative mechanical movement between two elements employs a hall effect device to sense changes in magnetic flux density resulting from relative movement of the hall effect device with respect to an adjacent magnetic field, the hall effect device producing an electrical signal proportional to magnetic flux density which signal comprises the electrical position feedback signal. The hall effect device and magnet are supported in respective relatively movable members in cooperative relationship such that the magnet is adjacent the hall effect device so as to permit relative movement of the hall effect device with respect to the magnetic field, the members being preferably adapted for mounting respectively on two relatively movable mechanical elements.

Abstract: A tension compensator for use on a package winder has two spaced pins projecting from a rotatable member about an axis, the pins extending generally in the direction of the axis. The member is biased to rotate in a predetermined direction toward a stop so that a strand passed between and over said pins in a zig-zag fashion moves the pins against the bias to straighten the strand under higher tension and permit the bias to move the pins to store the strand under lower tension. The compensator has a strand guide for guiding the strand preparatory to loading in a path forwardly displaced from the pins. An actuator is provided to rotate said member to a loading position and to thereafter release the strand from the strand guide so that it drops between the pins whereby the strand is loaded between and over said pins in zig-zag fashion.

Abstract: A volume air flow controller having a butterfly damper mounted within an air duct and movable between open and closed positions employs a baffle, located upstream from the damper, as an air flow impedance to change the flow conditions upstream from the damper so as to reduce the normal damper closing torque resulting from aerodynamic forces produced by air flow past the damper.

Abstract: An air induction unit having a first induction means to induce secondary air through a first induction opening into a stream of primary air to produce an air stream of mixed primary and secondary air, and a second induction means to induce additional secondary air into the mixed air stream through a second induction opening.

Abstract: A controller for at least one damper maintains a constant volume rate of flow of air through a duct into a controlled space for a given condition in the controlled space. The dual reset controller resets the volume rate of flow as functions of two sensed conditions.

Abstract: A tramming fixture and method for accurately tramming in, or positioning, a dressing wheel with respect to a dressing axis of a dressing machine so that all points on the surface of the dressing wheel which contact the workpiece during dressing are equi-distant from such dressing machine axis. In accordance with this invention, the tramming fixture provides a mechanism for obtaining a measurement representative of the distance between a reference line and the point of dressing contact on the peripheral surface of the dressing wheel. By tilting or rotating the dressing wheel about the dressing axis through predetermined angles, taking corresponding distance measurements, and comparing the measurements, a determination can be made of the appropriate position adjustment required to properly locate the dressing wheel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accurately producing relieved cutting tools and other relieved shapes by electrical erosion, whereby the workpiece is maintained in a horizontal position and a wire electrode is tilted at the desired relief angle from vertical after which they are moved relative to each other in a manner such that the spacing between them in a horizontal plane is compensated for the elliptical cross-section of the working gap in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A heat pipe heat exchanger has a plurality of heat pipes which are interconnected so as to permit fluid communication between the pipes at least during charging so that the heat pipes may be simultaneously filled with heat transfer fluid.