Abstract: The invention concerns a headlamp, the envelope of which is constituted internally by at least one concave reflecting surface, preferably by paraboloid-shape and spherical surfaces, and having a light-emitting element in, or near, the focus of the main reflecting surface and mounted on the current conducting support, and the envelope being shut-up by a transparent cover plate. The essence of the invention consists of having a convex mirror located between the light-emitting element and the cover plate, with its reflecting surface facing the light-emitting element and the concave reflecting surfaces. The surface of the convex mirror is preferably of the shape of a hyperboloid of rotation.

Abstract: The power assisted steering mechanism consists of a rack body (20) guided and confined to slide in the steering casing (10) and joined centrally through the lateral wall of the casing (10) by shaft components (31), to a steering linkage of a vehicle, the opposite ends (23) of the rack being joined by rods (51) to pistons (50), single or double acting, each sliding in a cylinder (41) attached to the end (11) of the casing (10) in the extension of the latter.

Abstract: An electro-pneumatic module is provided that permits the gradual control of the level of air pressure pulses injected into pneumatic vitrectomy probes used in intraocular microsurgical procedures. This invention permits the interchangeable use of the different pneumatic probe models according to their working pressure. The module generates in an alternating mode a flow of air pressure that can be varied from 0 to 30 p.s.i. or more, intercalated with a vacuum flow. This alternate air pulse is blown in a variable frequency of 0 to 800 times per minute into the piston of vitrectomy probes, moving in this way the internal cutting needle back and forth. The module contains also an gradually adjustable aspirating system responsible for sucking out the material sectioned by the chopping action of the internal needle.

Abstract: The piezoelectrically driven diaphragm of an air pump is extended through a chamber and commmunicating outlet passage of the pump's housing. During vibration of the diaphragm, air pulses are alternately expelled through the outlet passage portions positioned on opposite sides of the diaphragm. The air pulses are collected in a rectifying device, carried by the housing, for delivery to a fluidic device or system.

Abstract: The discharge gas which has been compressed by the compressor main body is cooled by heat dissipation through the heat exchanger, after which it is again returned to the compressor. When the lubricant oil is sucked under pressure of the discharge gas, it is also cooled. Each and every component part of the compressor main body and the electric motor is cooled by causing the cooled discharge gas to pass there through, whereby the temperature rise in the compressor as a whole can be suppressed.

Abstract: An air lift pump delivers liquid from a sump to an elevated tundish. The tundish is divided by weirs into a plurality of compartments in cascade. Surplus liquid overflows from the upper compartments back to the sump to produce a constant depth in the lowest compartment. A second air lift pump operating at a predetermined immersion depth delivers a steady flow of liquid from the lowest compartment.

Abstract: The present invention is a liquid pumping system with constant flow rate. The system contains at least one first cylinder means and reciprocating piston means defining a first pumping capacity (V.sub.1), at least one second pumping unit including cylinder means and reciprocating piston means defining a second pumping capacity (V.sub.2) and at least one complimentary pumping unit including cylinder means and reciprocating piston means defining a complimentary pumping capacity (V.sub.0) the driving means for actuating the piston means synchronously but in phase opposition between the piston means of the first unit and the second and complimentary pumping units in such a manner that each piston performs alternating suction and discharge strokes linearly having feed lines and check valves wherein V.sub.1 equals V.sub.2 plus V.sub.0.

Abstract: A unitary alternator-compressor including a clutch assembly for the compressor. The clutch assembly continuously drives the alternator rotor and selectively drives the compressor crankshaft. A single bearing supports the alternator rotor. The clutch includes a drive pulley and a flange member which is rotatably secured to the rotor by means of a plurality of drive pins. The pins are retained in position by a locking nut which also engages with and clamps the outer race of the bearing. The inner race of the bearing is clamped by a second nut.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having improved structure for mounting the motor-fan assembly to a mounting plate and resilient motor mount ring. Bosses are provided on the housing whereby screws utilized for securing the mounting structure to the bosses are readily accessible. Further, the bosses provide air circulation under the motor-fan assembly for improved air-cooled operation thereof.

Abstract: An electrical motor operated sump pump has a motor mounted above a centrifugal sump pump. The motor is fully enclosed in a chamber in which the top plate of the pump is the bottom wall. The motor is provided with a casing having air inlet openings in a bottom wall and outlet openings at its top with an upwardly directed internal fan providing a downward flow of air surrounding the casing and inwardly across the top surface of the pump housing, to provide efficient cooling. When the sump water reaches the set limit to operate the pump, the lateral wall of the chamber in which the motor is mounted, this furnishes additional cooling of the circulated air.

Abstract: The tool housing-air motor assembly includes an air motor that is of modular design, that is, it is constructed so that the motor rotor is journaled in the cylinder by the end plates, which retain the motor in its operational alignment condition. The tool housing is used in the "as cast" condition without the necessity for performing any machining operations thereon. The assembly of the air motor and tool housing is possible since the motor is self-contained and does not rely on the tool housing for retaining the parts of the motor in assembled relationship or for retaining the motor parts in operational alignment.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a lightweight and concise vaccum pump particularly suitable for servicing refrigeration systems. One end of a cylindrical electric motor casing is enclosed by a substantially cylindrical adapter upon which a pump assembly is mounted. The motor armature shaft extends through the adapter and the pump rotor is directly mounted thereon. A hollow shell affixed to the adapter encompasses the pump assembly defining a chamber thereabout which includes a lubrication sump. A synthetic plastic handle assembly attaches to the motor casing and includes a capacitor housing and a base is affixed to the lower side of the casing. Except for the handle and base the pump is of a substantially cylindrical configuration of a diameter similar to that of the motor casing, and the pump assembly includes lubrication and exhaust features which provide improved pumping conditions.

Abstract: An aggregate for delivering fuel from a fuel supply tank to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle comprises an electric drive motor, on the output shaft of which an inner rotor, having teeth on the peripheral surface, is positioned, and a ring-shaped outer rotor surrounding the inner rotor and having inner teeth meshing with the teeth of the inner rotor to form a gear pump. Fuel-conveying vanes are provided on at least one rotor to form a regenerative-type pump. The regenerative-type pump is connected in series to the gear pump as seen in the direction of the fuel supply.

Abstract: A device preferably utilized for pumping oil or other fluid from a drill hole in the ground, said device including a pump lowered into the hole and coupled to a drive motor situated under it. The pump comprises a hydraulic screw pump including a housing in which there is mounted a screw array in the form of a drive screw provided with a shaft coupled to the drive motor, and at least one running screw meshing with the drive screw. The rotational direction of the drive motor is such that the screw array pumps the liquid from an inlet, made radially in the housing and in communication with the liquid in the drill hole, to an outlet arranged at the end of the screw array remote from said shaft.

Abstract: A manually operated pump for the delivery under pressure in micronized form of liquid and/or thick substances or materials stored in a container on which the pump is mounted. The pump comprises a main hollow body, a movable hollow stem supporting a micronizing cap and extending into a pressure chamber defined by the hollow body, a spring urging the stem away from said chamber against a retaining element integral with the hollow body, a one-way valve sealingly bearing on a seat on the lower end of the chamber, an annular seal movable along the stem between two positions in which it clears and respectively it closes a channel in the stem opening into the axial cavity of the same stem, said seal sealingly engaging the inner surface of the hollow body and the outer surface of the stem.

Abstract: A reversible, positive displacement, expansible chamber hydraulic pump with only three moving parts. Intended for manual operation where the creation of high fluid pressures is desired, the pump consists of a rotating input shaft with a single eccentric cam. The cam operates both a piston and a slide valve which are located at a relative angle of ninety degrees from one another about the axis of the cam. The slide valve controls fluid flow to and from the pump cylinder such that fluid flow reverses upon reversal of rotation of the input shaft and such that fluid flow is blocked when the piston is at top or bottom dead center.

Abstract: A scroll having flow passages constructed so as to provide improved lubricating properties while eliminating excessive consumption of oil. First flow paths have upper ends communicating with a motor chamber formed between the frame of the compressor and an upper portion of the electric motor which drives the compressor, and lower ends which open above an oil pool formed in the lower part of the housing of the compressor. The first flow paths extend in the axial direction of the compressor between the outer wall of the motor and the frame so that all or part of the gas which is sucked into the motor chamber can flow downwardly. Second axially extending flow paths are provided extending in the axial direction of the compressor between the frame and the shell with the gas passing through the first flow paths being caused to change its direction of flow near the lower end of the frame to flow upwardly.

Abstract: Controls for a dual element pump having first and second pumps with separate outputs wherein a modulating valve is positionable to control the amount of fuel delivered by a first pump to a fuel control and additionally to selectively control the utilization of flow delivered by the second pump. The flow from the second pump is bypassed when not needed through a pressure regulating valve having a minimal setting and with the setting of the pressure regulating valve being increased by operation of the modulating valve prior to the flow from the second pump being added to the flow from the first pump. The control of the modulating valve is by means of a flow control valve operating through dynamic compensator structure. The flow control valve is positioned by a head sensor including a jet pipe shiftable from a null position by a pressure differential signal delivered by two pressure sensing lines sensing a pressure differential across a variable area opening in a valve forming part of the fuel control.

Abstract: A rotary pump for pumping liquid which includes a rotor combination in the form of a vane pump or gear and rotor with pumping chambers disposed circumferentially around the rotor. The chambers progressively increase in the inlet area and ensmall in the outlet area. Pulse absorbtion means are interposed in the fuel passage means to absorb pulses and smooth out the pressurized outlet liquid, thus reducing the pump noise under all conditions of operations.

Abstract: A wet motor pump has an armature located in a motor chamber. A shaft bushing with an internal bore rotatably supporting a shaft end portion of an armature shaft is located in an outlet housing having a bore and a bushing support for receiving the shaft bushing. The bushing, end portion of the armature shaft, the internal bore as well as an end wall passage of the outlet housing structure defines an end chamber wherein are provided an end chamber inlet passage and an end chamber outlet passage for communicating the end wall passage and the wet motor chamber. A pressure differential structure establishes a pressure differential between the end chamber inlet passage and the end chamber outlet passage, to cause a fluid flow into the end chamber inlet passage, to cool and lubricate the shaft bushing, and therefrom out of the end chamber outlet passage forming a cooling and lubrication system.