Abstract: An apparatus for the analysis of power quality and the effects of harmonic distortions on machinery or equipment. The apparatus is compact, portable, and non-invasive in that the apparatus can be operatively connected to an electrical carrier without power interruption. A display device is built in allowing graphical display of averaged or continuously updated measurements and analysis. A central processing unit analyzes measurements using Fourier analysis.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for a tuned harmonic filter is provided to prevent electrical system and filter damage. A tuned harmonic filter is provided in an electrical system to prevent overheating, motor damage, flickering lights, capacitor failure, etc. The present invention provides a sensing device in conjunction with the filter reactor to provide a signal indicative of the true operating condition of the filter. A monitoring circuit compares the signal with normal operating conditions of the filter to determine if a "fault" is occurring. Timing devices provide for a delay or rapid disconnection of the filter and/or electrical system. Indicator devices are provided to aid in diagnostic analysis of an electrical system. A remote indicator device may be included.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic interlock of the type in which a pin engages a notched or perforated member, preload releasability is provided by configuring the contacting surfaces of the pin and notch to provide an angle of contact which is always positive. The pin and/or the notch each includes a nonvertical contact surface. In one version of the device, the notch includes an S-shaped contact surface.

Abstract: A holding device for immobilizing a cable includes a generally cylindrical electromagnet with a central passageway extending therethrough and a holding assembly comprised of a ferromagnetic body joined to a tubular stem. The ferromagnetic body and stem have a passageway therethrough and are disposed so that the stem passes through the central passageway of the electromagnet. A cable which passes through the passageway of the stem and affixed thereto is immobilized when the electromagnet is activated.

Abstract: A firearm recoil absorbing device for supporting a firearm during firing includes nested inner and outer frames. The inner frame is slidably connected to the outer frame by plural rollers for relative sliding motion between the nested frames. Each frame includes two opposing sidewalls interconnected by opposing front and rear walls. A stop is mounted to the outer frame and extends into the inner frame. The stop divides the space within the inner frame into a recoil chamber and a return chamber located respectively toward the front and rear walls. One or more rods, mounted to the inner frame front wall, extends parallel to the sidewalls of each frame and slidably through the stop and the rear walls of each frame. A recoil spring surrounds the rod in the recoil chamber and a return spring surrounds the rod in the return chamber.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for an air heating and cooling apparatus includes a plurality of exteriorly-finless hollow refrigerant-carrying stainless steel spirally wound coils being of flattened oval shape in cross-section and a plurality of angularly-spaced criss-cross grid-forming structures for supporting the coils in spaced-apart relation and aligned in columns and rows in a stack thereof for permitting passage of external air flow across and between the coils. The spirally wound coils are supported by the grid structures to have an annular-shaped configuration defining an open interior in the coil stack core.

Abstract: The transformer core assembly comprises a first stack of laminations having an "E" shape and including at least three legs comprising first and second, outer legs and a third, middle leg, and a second stack of laminations interlocked with the first stack by mechanical engagement of said second stack with the distal ends of the legs of said first stack. Each first and second outer leg has an identical distal end formation adapted to engage a mating formation on the second stack. The middle leg has a third distal end formation which includes an outer end surface and inner end surface offset inwardly from said outer end surface and an inclined surface between the outer and inner end surfaces.

Abstract: The transformer core assembly comprises a first stack of laminations having an "E" shape and including at least three legs comprising first and second, outer legs and a third, middle leg, and a second stack of laminations interlocked with the first stack by mechanical engagement of said second stack with the distal ends of the legs of said first stack. Each first and second outer leg has an identical distal end formation adapted to engage a mating formation on the second stack. The middle leg has a third distal end formation which includes an outer end surface and inner end surface offset inwardly from said outer end surface and an inclined surface between the outer and inner end surfaces.

Abstract: A method of operating a heat exchanging system seasonally which is mounted in an air duct is disclosed. The system has means for support and movement between a first position where the heat exchanger is generally normal to the air flow in the duct, and a second position where the heat exchanger is generally parallel to the air flow in the duct. During periods of the year when the heat exchanger is not used, it is moved to the second position which is parallel to the flow of air. The static pressure caused by the presence of the apparatus in the duct is then substantially reduced when in this second position and results in reduced power consumption of a fan used to generate the air flow. The fan is automatically controlled by a volume controller with a probe which senses changes in static pressure and air flow rate in the duct. The volume controller adjusts the fan motor speed and inlet guide vanes to save more than 25% of the energy used to operate the fan over a whole year.

Abstract: A refrigeration system is disclosed having greatly improved efficiency. The system includes a pre-cooler heat exchanger for sub-cooling the refrigerant hot gas from the compressor before entering the condenser to render the entire evaporator more effective for refrigeration purposes. The heat exchanger for pre-cooling the hot gas has one passage through which the hot gas flows and another passage, in heat exchange relation therewith, which is connected to receive a small flow of liquid refrigerant bled off from the main stream of the liquid refrigerant which refrigerant passes through an expansion valve or capillary tube to vaporize so that the refrigerant hot gas is sub-cooled by the latent heat of vaporization of the vaporizing refrigerant. This heat exchanger is located between the compressor and the condenser. The flow of the vaporized refrigerant used for cooling in the heat exchanger is connected to the return flow of vaporized refrigerant flowing from the evaporator to the compressor.

Abstract: An electrical coil having a bobbin including a central core and a pair of spaced parallel flanges extending from the core with a coil of fine wire wound upon the central core is disclosed herein. One of the flanges has a terminal block which supports connections between the respective ends of the fine wire and terminal leads that extend away from the coil. Each connection consists of a tubular member that has an enlarged head engaging one surface of the terminal block with the terminal block having an enlarged opening surrounding the tubular member and the free end of the fine wire is connected to the enlarged head. The terminal lead wire can be connected directly into the tubular member or be connected through a sleeve that can be telescoped over the tubular member. The tubular member may also be used as a plug-in arrangement.

Abstract: An electrical coil including a flanged bobbin having a coil of wire wound thereon is disclosed herein. The bobbin has a terminal block secured to one flange which supports a pair of terminal leads. The terminal block also has a separate peg element for each terminal lead and the peg elements as well as the ends of the wire are respectively soldered to the terminal leads to secure the ends of the wire to the respective leads and securely retain the terminal leads on the block.

Abstract: A system for deflecting a beam of particles having different momenta, preferably through a 90.degree. angle, so as to cause the beam to impinge upon a moving target and to scan across the target. The system includes a means responsive to a beam from a suitable source for causing the beam to periodically scan in a scanning plane and further means for deflecting the periodically scanned beam through the desired angle in a deflection plane so that the deflected beam impinges on the target. Means are included in the system for reducing the momentum dispersion at the target in both the deflection and the scanning planes and for spatially focussing the beam so as to produce a desired beam diameter at the target.

Abstract: A battery charger or voltage-reducing power pack is disclosed herein. A molded bobbin, which forms part of the power pack has a mounting head which has elongated slots that receive plug-in prongs with cooperating means between the mounting head and the prongs to prevent endwise movement of the prongs with respect to the slots after insertion therein. The mounting head and base plate have unique interlocking means that cover the exposed edges of the slots to retain the prongs in the slots and also has sturdy interlocking formations to rigidly hold the bobbin with respect to the base plate after assembly.

Abstract: A plastic bobbin for the coil is formed with a terminal-receiving block extending out from the bobbin axially from one bobbin flange. The bobbin is wound with a coil the end wires of which are temporarily secured in slits in the edge of a bobbin flange. Terminal tubes which are in the form of eyelet-blanks, each having one end headed, are inserted through the block so that the unheaded end projects from the block into planar alignment with the coil. A tongue is cut axially from the end of each tube and bent back to form a hook. The end wires are slipped under the hooks and welded. Lead wires are inserted into the eyelets which are crimped upon the lead wires to secure the lead wires and make a good connection. A quick-setting cement is applied between the lead wires and the block, into which they extend. The bobbin, and the portion of the block in planar alignment with it are then encapsulated with plastic.