Abstract: For the purpose of improving the discharge of electrical charges via the energy guiding chain, an energy guiding chain with a plurality of links, which are connected to each other in articulated fashion and each display opposite side pieces and at least one cross-member connecting them, where the links consist at least partly of an electrically conductive material that permits the discharge of electrical charges over at least part of the chain length, is characterized in that the links are designed such that they are in contact with each other over the full pivoting angle on contact areas that move relative to each other and are in permanent contact and/or in that at least one connecting element connecting two or more links to each other in each case is provided, which provides contact areas remaining in unchanging position in relation to the links, and in that the contact areas, and the areas of the links or the connecting element connecting them, form a continuous conductivity path with low electrical resis

Abstract: A continuous combustion system for an internal combustion engine includes a reaction vessel external to the engine cylinders. The reaction vessel contains a combustion chamber for sustaining continuous combustion of an air fuel mixture during the operation of the associated engine. The reaction vessel contains an incoming air chamber and an exhaust gas chamber that are each in communication with the combustion chamber. Injected fuel vapor is mixed with scavenged exhaust gas for pre-heating and with compressed air from each cylinder provided during the compression stroke of each piston. The compressed air and fuel vapor mixture sustains the ignited combustion continuously, while exhaust gas is fed to the cylinders to provide working fluid to the engine during the power stroke of each piston. A valve mechanism is provided to control the flow of air from and working fluid to the cylinders at the appropriate times in order to sustain operation of the engine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for controlling a combustor of a gas turbine utilizing fuel nozzle equivalence ratio. The equivalence ratio of at least one fuel nozzle of the combustor, the combustor having at least one fuel nozzle disposed in at least one combustor can, is measured. The measured equivalence ratio is compared to a threshold value for lean blowout. The fuel flow from the at least one nozzle is modified thereby adjusting the equivalence ratio to prevent lean blowout.

Abstract: When performing temperature elevation control at a first exhaust purification device 1, a second exhaust purification device 2 is prevented from being raised in temperature to a set temperature or more.

Abstract: In forced regeneration control of an exhaust gas purification device 12, the number of data for injection control such as the number of meshes of a data map and the number of data maps for multi injection control is decreased while occurrence of torque shock, which is a rapid fluctuation of a generated torque, is avoided.

Abstract: Even in the case of driving for a long time in the low rotation speed driving condition in which the exhaust flow rate is small and an estimation of the PM accumulated amount due to the pressure difference between the front and the back sides of a filter is difficult, the forced regeneration time can be accurately judged, the deterioration of fuel efficiency that is caused by excessive PM trapping can be avoided, and at the same time, thermal runaway that is generated by the excessive accumulated amount of PM and melting damage of the DPF due to this thermal runaway can be prevented.

Abstract: A throttle unit placed in an exhaust gas passage controls an opening-ratio of each of first and second valve members to control a gas-flow sectional area of the exhaust gas passage. When the temperature of a three-way catalyst is low, the throttle unit introduces the exhaust gas flow into a part of an outer-periphery of the three-way catalyst. This control can rapidly increase the temperature of the three-way catalyst from an early period of starting an internal combustion engine within a short period of time. The throttle unit increases the gas-flow sectional area of the exhaust gas passage according to increasing the temperature of the three-way catalyst. When the three-way catalyst reaches its activation temperature, the throttle unit instructs the first and second valve members to fully open. This decreases a pressure loss of the exhaust gas because the exhaust gas is supplied into the entire of the three-way catalyst.

Abstract: In a hybrid vehicle equipped with an exhaust gas purifying apparatus, when a gasoline engine stops, an exhaust gas passage is closed by a pair of upstream-side and downstream-side throttle units to form an accommodation space. A pressure reduction unit reduces a pressure of the closed accommodation space where a three way catalyst is placed. The exhaust gas around the three way catalyst in the closed accommodation space does not leak into either an outside atmosphere side or into the gasoline engine side. Reducing the pressure in the closed accommodation space decreases heat conduction through the exhaust gas toward the outside. It is thereby possible to prevent the temperature drop of the three way catalyst and to keep the three way catalyst at a temperature of not less than its activation temperature for a long period of time even if the gasoline engine stops.

Abstract: An exhaust emission control device includes an adsorbent trapper having an adsorbent for adsorbing and desorbing hydrocarbon in exhaust gas, a catalytic converter, a main exhaust gas passage with a first valve, a bypass exhaust gas passage with a second valve and a control unit. The bypass exhaust gas passage bypassing the first valve is connected with the adsorbent. The control unit controls the first and second valves to desorb the hydrocarbon from the adsorbent when a condition is satisfied. The condition is that the catalyst converter is in active, an oxygen adsorption amount of the catalyst converter is not less than a first predetermined amount and an exhaust gas amount is not more than a second predetermined amount. The first valve is opened and the second valve is closed when the condition is not satisfied during desorption of the hydrocarbon from the adsorbent.

Abstract: Provided are systems and/or methods that facilitate regeneration of a soot filter for a diesel engine. The systems and/or methods can include a bypass tube that connects a compressor side of a turbocharger to an exhaust side of the turbocharger. Compressed air from the turbocharger is introduced through the bypass tube into the soot filter and reduced a soot filter temperature, thereby mitigating the risk of thermal shock and over temperature conditions in the soot filter.

Abstract: An evaporative fuel treatment apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes: a communication portion that communicates a plurality of branch passages with one another at positions downstream of the plurality of throttle valves; a purge passage that introduces purge gas, containing evaporative fuel, to the communication portion; an air supply passage that flows dilution air, which is used to dilute the evaporative fuel, into the purge passage; a first flow rate changing portion that is provided in the air supply passage and that is able to change the inflow of the dilution air; and a control unit that controls the first flow rate changing portion.

Abstract: A diesel particulate filter assembly comprises a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and a heater assembly. The DPF filters a particulate from exhaust produced by an engine. The heater assembly has a first metallic layer that is applied to the DPF, a resistive layer that is applied to the first metallic layer, and a second metallic layer that is applied to the resistive layer. The second metallic layer is etched to form a plurality of zones.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust pipe (20) comprising the following elements which are disposed concentrically, namely: an inner tube which is made from an inorganic matrix composite (22); an outer metal tube (24); and a support layer (26) which is made from a fibrous material. The thickness of the support layer (26) measures between 2 mm and 10 mm and preferably between 3 mm and 6 mm. The maximum support pressure exerted by the support layer (26) on the inner tube (22) is between 10?4 MPa and 10?1 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an exhaust apparatus for attaching to new or existing engine exhaust systems comprised of a conduit for the ingress of exhaust emissions from an engine, a hollow central body, and a conduit for the egress of exhaust emissions from an engine. The hollow central body is hexagonal in shape, and is comprised of a top panel, a bottom panel, a first wing, and a second wing. The hollow central body is attached to the exhaust system in a manner whereby engine emissions cannot escape while passing through the ingress conduit, hollow central body, or egress conduit. Two or more vanes are internally situated near the point of egress so that engine emissions flowing from the central body must pass through the vanes prior to flowing into the egress conduit.

Abstract: An engine and drive train system suitable for personal or commercial transportation vehicles. The system converts the expansive energy of compressed air or gas into mechanical energy to produce motion or force. The engine of the present invention further uses the intrinsic kinetic energy of the vehicle in motion to generate and store compressed air or gas for in-situ or later use. The engine may also be used for braking by the introduction of high pressure air or gas at maximum displacement.

Abstract: One or more cryogenic liquefied gas expanders are configured within one or more containment vessels with parallel flow through the expanders, where cryogenic fluid enters through a common inlet and is split between a first expander and a second expander, while expanded cryogenic fluid is generated by both expanders and exits through a common outlet. Parallel flow between the liquefied gas expanders is further facilitated by a rotary control valve positioned either between vessels or between chambers within a vessel and between the two liquefied gas expanders.

Abstract: For an internal combustion engine having two cylinder banks forming a V-shaped cylinder block, a turbocharger system including a high pressure turbocharger disposed in a valley between the cylinder banks, a first low-pressure turbocharger disposed adjacent an outer side of one of the cylinder banks, and a second low-pressure turbocharger disposed adjacent an outer side of the second cylinder bank. Intake and exhaust ducts connect the components of the engine and turbocharger system to and electronically controlled valves associated with the ducts permit the system to operate either in a split series mode or a low-pressure-only mode.

Abstract: A method for improving turbocharger waste-gate control is presented. The method can reduce turbocharger flow oscillation, at least during some conditions.

Abstract: A turbocharger protection system for an engine system that includes a particulate filter and a turbocharger comprises a delta pressure estimator that estimates a pressure difference in a particulate filter. A pressure factor estimator module estimates a pressure factor based on the difference and barometric pressure. A fuel limit estimator module protects the turbocharger by selectively limiting fuel injection to the engine based on the pressure factor.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a housing (12) and a valve (10) to be used in an internal combustion engine exhaust breathing system (14). The housing (12) may define one or more inlet passages that receive fluid-flow, and may also define one or more outlet passages that deliver fluid-flow. The valve (10) regulates fluid-flow through the housing (12) and between the passages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve having a movably arranged valve body for selectively opening and closing a valve passage, with a sealing element, for example a lip seal, being arranged on the valve body in such a way that the sealing element comes to bear against a valve seat if the valve body is moved in a closing direction, and with at least one outer peripheral section of the sealing element being resiliently movable or elastically and/or flexibly deformable substantially in the movement direction of the valve body, and with a protective collar being arranged radially outside the outer peripheral section of the sealing element, which protective collar is fixed to the valve body in order to protect the sealing element from damage and/or from excessive deformation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel nozzle for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a nozzle inlet, a combustion area and a swirler disposed between the nozzle inlet and combustion area. The swirler includes a plurality of swirler vanes, each swirler vane capable of creating a pressure difference in fluid flow through the swirler between a pressure side and suction side of the swirler vane. The swirler further includes at least one through airflow hole located in at least one swirler vane of the plurality of swirler vanes. The at least one through airflow hole is capable of utilizing the pressure difference between the pressure side and suction side to promote fluid flow through the at least one airflow hole. Also disclosed is a method for operating a combustor.

Abstract: A mounting system for a gas turbine engine includes a thrust ring and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is at least partially received by the thrust ring. The linkage assembly reacts at least a side load and a thrust load communicated from the thrust ring.

Abstract: A method of heat energy transfer, hi one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of establishing a temperature gradient along a first direction in a heat reservoir with a medium and having a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion defining a length, L, therebetween, wherein the first direction is from the first end portion to the second end portion, such that the first end portion has a first temperature, Ti1; and the second end portion has a second temperature, Ti<Tj1; and applying an electromagnetic field in the heat reservoir to establish an electromagnetic field gradient along a second direction to generate a driving force to transfer heat energy from the second end portion to the first end portion.

Abstract: A refrigerated container and method capable of maintaining super frozen temperatures of about ?50 degrees C. or less, includes container walls insulated to a value of at least about r-20, a cargo compartment configured for receiving cargo, and at least one refrigerant compartment configured for receiving refrigerant in the form of CO2 snow. The refrigerant compartment maintains the CO2 snow and vapor sublimating therefrom separately from the cargo compartment. The refrigerant compartment is located within the cargo compartment and configured to permit ambient atmosphere within the cargo compartment to contact at least three sides, and up to six sides, of the refrigerant compartment. The placement of the refrigerant compartment is also configured to generate a temperature gradient within the cargo compartment capable of generating convection therein, so that the super frozen temperatures are maintained within the cargo compartment without the use of external power sources.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and dispensing frozen edible products is provided, comprising a chill cabinet inside which is situated an insulated container equipped with passive cooling means, and which contains one or more frozen edible products. A method for displaying and dispensing frozen edible products from the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A manifold gauge set has at least one sight glass window for viewing contents of a refrigeration system or an air conditioning system being serviced. The window may be non-planar to achieve an appearance that varies with the presence or absence of liquid. Such a non-planar window may be in the form of a dome, prism or a fresnel lens. The gauge set may have a second light transmissive window to allow light to illuminate system contents being viewed. A light source may be provided to illuminate system contents being viewed. The light source may provide light through the same window that is used for viewing contents. A diffuser may be provided with a second window to achieve an illuminated background for viewing system contents. Similar configurations may be used in standalone sight glasses, vacuum pumps, and recovery machines.

Abstract: The vapor compression refrigerating apparatus of the invention comprises a compressor 2, a condenser 4, a regeneration heat exchanger 6, an expansion means 8, and an evaporator 10 connected in series. The vapor compression refrigerating cycle is based on a cycle corresponding to a reversed Ericsson cycle in which isothermal heat dissipation process and isothermal heat absorption process occur overstriding a saturated vapor line and saturated liquid line respectively and heat exchange is carried out between isobaric heat dissipation process in a liquid zone and isobaric heat absorption process in a superheated vapor zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device to increase the cooling load that can be provided by a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with an improved arrangement of heat exchangers. This load increase is accomplished by circulating cold water surrounding a block of ice, used as the thermal energy storage medium, through a secondary heat exchanger where it condenses refrigerant vapor returning from a load. The refrigerant is then circulated through a primary heat exchanger within the block of ice where it is further cooled and condensed. This system is known as an internal/external melt system because the thermal energy, stored in the form of ice, is melted internally by a primary heat exchanger and externally by circulating cold water from the periphery of the block through a secondary heat exchanger.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided in which an integrated controller 10 controls the compressor for compressing a refrigerant and at least one constituent device which is a separate device from the compressor and that constitutes a refrigerant circulation circuit together with the compressor. The integrated controller 10 has a control data generation unit 16 that controls the compressor using a compressor sensor for detecting a first physical value, which is a physical value of the refrigerant at the time of normal operations, and an abnormality detection unit 13 for detecting an abnormality of the compressor sensor. The control data generation unit 16 controls the compressor using a constituent device sensor for detecting a second physical value that is a physical value having a close correlation with the first physical value in place of the compressor sensor when the abnormality was detected by the abnormality detection unit 13.

Abstract: An expansion valve of the present invention has a structure which integrates a refrigerant flow divider. The expansion valve includes a refrigerant flow dividing chamber 6 on the downstream side of a first throttle 10. Flow dividing tubes 12 are connected to the refrigerant flow dividing chamber 6. In the expansion valve, refrigerant which has passed through the first throttle 10 is sprayed into the refrigerant flow dividing chamber 6, so that the flow dividing characteristic of the refrigerant is improved. Also, due to an enlargement of the passage in the refrigerant flow dividing chamber 6, the ejection energy of a flow of the refrigerant ejected from the first throttle 10 is dispersed, whereby a discontinuous refrigerant flow noise is reduced.

Abstract: There are provided a first guide channel 240 for making a U-turn of a leading end of a filter 3 at a front side of a main unit cabinet 1 during forward movement of the filter 3 and a second guide channel 141 for drawing a rear end of the filter to a rear surface side of the main unit cabinet 1 during backward movement of the filter 3.

Abstract: A self-contained climate control system includes a housing having an interior defined as the space between the top, base and walls of the housing. In the interior of the housing are a refrigeration circuit, a conditioned air path, an exhaust air path and an electronic control circuit. The conditioned air path and the exhaust air path are separated by a housing partition, and the electronic control circuit is separated from both the conditioned air path and the exhaust air path by at least one electronics partition.

Abstract: An ice maker contamination control system is disclosed for decontaminating components of an ice maker, and in particular, components of an ice formation housing. The ice maker contamination control system may be configured to kill fungi, bacteria, viruses, yeast and mold. The ice maker contamination control system may include at least one ultraviolet light source adapted to be positioned in an ice formation housing of an ice maker for emitting ultraviolet light in the ice formation housing. A reflective covering adapted to be attached to at least a portion of internal surfaces exposed to the at least one ultraviolet light sources. A combined ultraviolet light mounting bracket and reflector may be included for supporting the at least one ultraviolet source in the ice formation housing of the ice maker.

Abstract: A refrigerating apparatus (10) includes a refrigerant circuit (11) in which a compressor (20), a radiator (14), an expander (30), and a cooler (15) are connected to each other in order through refrigerant pipes, in which a rotating shaft (22) of a motor is connected to a compression mechanism (21) included in the compressor (20) while a rotating shaft (32) of a generator (33) is connected to an expansion mechanism (31) included in the expander (30). The refrigerating apparatus (10) further includes an electric power input mechanism (41, 43) for allowing the generator (33) to function as a motor. This secures the operation of the expander (30) at a start of the apparatus to secure the start of a system, thereby attaining reliable control of the start-up performance at the start.

Abstract: A gemstone including a substantially rectangular girdle, a crown extending in a first direction from the girdle, and a pavilion extending in a second direction from the girdle opposite the first direction. The gemstone has 65 uniquely arranged and angled facets, 25 of which are in the crown, and 40 of which are in the pavilion. The height of the crown is preferably between 9½ to 13½% of the width of the stone, the total depth of the stone is preferably between 63-70.9% of the width of the stone, and the width of the table is preferably between 60-68% of the width of the stone. The crown has four sides, a table, and four bezel facets each positioned at a respective corner of the crown.

Abstract: Method for producing a semifinished product from synthetic quartz glass Methods for producing a semifinished product from synthetic quartz glass by plastic deformation of a softened SiO2 mass in a melt mold are known. Starting from this, to avoid fusion defects as much as possible and to obtain semifinished products of quartz glass in a reproducibly high quality, a method is suggested that comprises the following steps: (a) providing a porous SiO2 soot body, (b) zonewise sintering of the SiO2 soot body in the melt mold at a sintering temperature and during a sintering period with formation of a completely sintered transparent quartz glass body, and directly thereafter (c) shaping the sintered quartz glass body by softening in the melt mold with formation of a viscous quartz glass mass which fills the volume of the melt mold entirely or partly, and (d) cooling the quartz glass mass and removing the mass from the melt mold with formation of the semifinished product.

Abstract: A mold apparatus includes a first mold die, a second mold die and an interjacent mold die. The first mold die has a first molding surface. The second mold die has a second molding surface. The interjacent mold die is arranged between the first and second mold dies, and has a third molding surface and an opposite fourth molding surface. The third molding surface and the first molding surface cooperatively form a first molding chamber. The fourth molding surface and the second molding surface cooperatively forms a second molding chamber.

Abstract: A system (1) for controlling the feed of a yarn to a textile machine or a metal wire to a coil winder or a similar machine, the yarn or wire unwinding from its own spool and cooperating with a rotary member associated with its own rotation actuator (2) before being directed to the machine, the yarn or wire having its own characteristic value of tension and/or speed and/or quantity during this feed, the rotation actuator (2) comprising a stator and a rotor acting on an exit drive shaft (13) and being piloted by its own piloting means, the rotary member about which the yarn or wire winds being keyed onto the exit drive shaft (13), the control system comprising: means (4) for continuously measuring an angular position of the drive shaft of the actuator (2), comparison and command means (5, 8) connected downstream of the measurement means (4), to compare an instantaneous parameter correlated to the measured angular position of the drive shaft (13), with a corresponding predetermined parameter relative to a prefix

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in garments, in particular to an improvement in knitted garments (10) comprising an integral pocket (11) in which the garment can be retained. The invention comprises a garment knitted from superfine or micro-fibres, such that the fabric of said garment is elastic. The garment comprises an integral pocket, said pocket having a perimeter, wherein a first section of the pocket perimeter is attached to the garment and a second section (13) of the pocket perimeter forms a mouth of the pocket. The pocket configuration is such that the length of the pocket mouth is less than the maximum length of the pocket, and the pocket is stretchable to enable it to envelop the garment and retain it within the pocket in a compact package.

Abstract: A washer is provided. The washer includes a housing, a tub in the housing, a laundry drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a heating element in the tub, and a heating element retainer, on an inner surface of the tub, for retaining the heating element. The heating element retainer includes a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end. The heating element further includes an engaging portion that is formed closer to the second longitudinal end than to the first longitudinal end, and that retains a first end of the heating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to washing drum shell formed by a final sheet metal strip which is coiled in the form of a cylinder and whose ends are welded to one another. The longitudinal sides thereof are connected to a bottom disc by a high-flange joint provided with transversal embossments. The high flange joint is sufficiently stable even when the carriers of the washing drum are drawn into the shell. The drawn-in carriers are connected by at least one fold to openings shaped in at least one bottom disc and the transversal embossments of the high flange joint are shaped in an area which is arranged directly near a connection between the drawn-in carriers and the bottom disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a total laundry treating system composed of laundry treating devices (20, 30, 40) as a set. A total laundry treating system includes a steam generator (10) in which a controller (11) is provided; a laundry treating apparatus that treats laundry (20, 30, 40), the laundry treating apparatus (20, 30, 40) in which a controller (21, 31, 41) is provided; a data transmitting part (60) for transmitting data between the controllers (11, 21, 31, 41); and a steam supply line (70) through which steam generated in the steam generator (10) is supplied to the laundry treating apparatus (20, 30, 40).

Abstract: A shackle is provided that is fixedly mounted to a surface. The shackle can have a body, a hasp, and a locking pin. The body can define at least one mounting bore that is configured for mounting the shackle to the surface. The proximal end of the hasp is configured to rotate relative to the body and the distal end of the hasp is configured to selectively engage the locking pin, such that an enclosed area is defined. A tethering device can be attached to the shackle via cooperative engagement with the selectively enclosed area.

Abstract: A lanyard includes a tether that can be connected to a catch to secure a lock mechanism to a surface located in proximity to a lock receiving interface that is configured to receive the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is thus maintained near the lock receiving interface when the lock mechanism is not received in the lock receiving interface. The lock mechanism can include, for example, a padlock or a hasp.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of locks, more specifically to locking up a unicycle. Currently there is not an effective way to lock up a unicycle. Many people do not lock up their unicycles, or they only lock them through the wheel. The wheel is one of the cheapest parts of the unicycle. The most expensive part, the unicycle frame, is not protected. Thieves simply remove the wheel, and take the unicycle frame. My embodiments prevent the theft of the unicycle wheel, and the unicycle frame. My embodiments are economical to produce, and easy to use. My embodiments let a unicycle rider lock up their unicycle anywhere, without concern for theft.

Abstract: A padlock protector pouch that can be used to cover and protect a padlock, including a padlock body and a padlock shackle, and associated chain links of a chain that are locked together by the padlock without unlocking the padlock and removing the chain links therefrom. A locking system is also provided.

Abstract: A lockable container comprising a lock portion and a container is provided. The lock portion has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part has an opening component and at least a lock mechanism, the second part has at least a latch driven by the opening component. The container fits the second part. The container has at least an inner space and a wedge corresponding to the latch. The lock mechanism restricts a displacement of the opening component when the lock mechanism is locked. The lock mechanism releases the opening component when the lock mechanism is unlocked.

Abstract: An fireproof door lock comprises a handle seat frame being a U shape frame; a press unit installed in the U shape frame of the handle seat frame; the press unit having a driven mechanism; the driven mechanism including a driven unit; a plurality of buckling units, an elastic unit, at least one vibration reduction element, at least one driving bodies, a bottom plate and a pin unit; a press element having an L shape and being attached to the driving body by using a plurality of studs passing through a connecting unit, the press element and a driving unit; and fireproof door lock installed at a front end of the fireproof door lock; so that the driven mechanism of the press unit having the effect of opening the fireproof door look.

Abstract: A lock assembly has a body, a locking cylinder, a latching device, a linking device and a locking mechanism. The locking cylinder has a pushing lug. The linking device is connected to and driven by the latching device. The locking mechanism is driven by the pushing lug of the locking cylinder and has a bolt base, a pushing arm and a locking bolt. The bolt base is mounted slidably in the body and has an edge pushed by the pushing lug on the locking cylinder and a limiting tab. The locking bolt is slidably mounted on the bolt base and abuts with the limiting tab on the bolt base when the locking bolt retracts completely into or extends out from the body. The locking bolt has a blocking tab selectively blocks the linking device.