Patents Assigned to Danfoss
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Patent number: 11629808Abstract: The disclosure discloses a mounting member including two support rails extending side by side. The two support rails include a first section and a second section in an extension direction thereof. The first section is adapted to carry a device with a first size, and the second section is adapted to carry a device with a second size. Grooves are provided on a top surface of the support rails so as to avoid interference between the bottom surface of the device and the top surface of the support rails. The disclosure also discloses a device assembly including a plurality of devices and the mounting member. The mounting member of the present disclosure allows the plurality of devices to be directly mounted on the two support rails without the need of additional support rails or spacers, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving the integrity and ease of installation of the device assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Danfoss (Tianjin) Ltd.Inventors: Peng Liu, Xiaojing Zhou, Tao Wang, Liang Fan, Ying Dong
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Patent number: 11623684Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic steering unit (1) including a housing (3), a spool, a sleeve (12) arranged between spool and housing (3), and a measuring motor (14) having a number of working chambers (15), wherein a first commutation geometry (18) and a second commutation geometry (19) are arranged between the sleeve (12) and the housing (3), wherein the commutation geometries (18, 19) are connected to the working chambers (15) of the measuring motor (14) and the housing includes a first direction port (4), a second direction port (5), a pressure port (6), and a return port (7). The object is to have a good steering behavior. To this end one of the commutation geometries (18) is directly connected to the first direction port (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions ApSInventors: Mogens Frederiksen, Niels Arbjerg, Poul Ennemark
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Patent number: 11626383Abstract: Process for producing an electronic subassembly by low-temperature pressure sintering, comprising the following steps: arranging an electronic component on a circuit carrier having a conductor track, connecting the electronic component to the circuit carrier by the low-temperature pressure sintering of a joining material which connects the electronic component to the circuit carrier, characterized in that, to avoid the oxidation of the electronic component or of the conductor track, the low-temperature pressure sintering is carried out in a low-oxygen atmosphere having a relative oxygen content of 0.005 to 0.3%.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Silicon Power GmbHInventors: Ronald Eisele, Holger Ulrich
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Patent number: 11624564Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly (100), the heat exchanger assembly (100) comprising: a first heat exchanger (1), the first heat exchanger (1) comprising a first communicating header pipe (10), a first header pipe (12), and heat exchange tubes (9) arranged between the first communicating header pipe (10) and the first header pipe (12); and a second heat exchanger (2), the second heat exchanger (2) comprising a second communicating header pipe (20), a second header pipe (22), and heat exchange tubes (9) arranged between the second communicating header pipe (20) and the second header pipe (22), wherein the first communicating header pipe (10) is provided with a partition plate (30) and thus has a plurality of first communicating chambers (14) arranged in the axial direction of the first communicating header pipe (10), the second communicating header pipe (20) is provided with a partition plate (30) and thus has a plurality of second communicating chambers (24) arranged in the axial direction of the second communicatinType: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Micro Channel Heat Exchanger (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lingjie Zhang, Junfeng Jin, Xiangxun Lu, Pierre Olivier Pelletier
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Patent number: 11616353Abstract: The present disclosure provides a busbar (100), comprising: an insulating body (110); and a busbar conductor (120, 130, 140) comprising a conductor body partially encapsulated by the insulating body and a connection terminal (121, 131, 141) extending from the conductor body and configured for connecting an electrical device, and a portion of the connection terminal is surrounded by an insulating structure (10). The present disclosure further provides a power module (200) comprising the busbar and a method of manufacturing a busbar.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Silicon Power GmbHInventor: Lars Hass
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Patent number: 11613451Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic system including a variable displacement hydraulic motor for lifting and lowering a load. The hydraulic motor has a high operating speed and a low operating speed. The system also includes an actuator for controlling whether the hydraulic motor is operating at the high or low speed, and a pressure sensor for sensing when a system pressure corresponding to the hydraulic motor exceeds a threshold pressure value. The system further includes a speed control system that controls the actuator such that the hydraulic motor is prevented from operating at the first operating speed when the system pressure exceeds the threshold pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS II TECHNOLOGY A/SInventors: Vincent Joseph Duray, Jerry Carl Weber
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Patent number: 11614286Abstract: An un-finned heat exchanger (100). The heat exchanger (100) comprises: a heat exchange tube (1), which comprises a body; a fluid channel (11) formed inside the body; and a collecting tube (2) connected to the heat exchange tube (1). Using the heat exchanger can reduce accumulation of dirt on the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Micro Channel Heat Exchanger (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mustafa K. Yanik, Pierre Olivier Pelletier, Jeffrey Lee Tucker
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Patent number: 11609024Abstract: A heat exchanger (100), a heat exchanger module (100?) having the heat exchanger (100), and an air conditioning system having the heat exchanger (100) or the heat exchanger module (100?); the heat exchanger (100) comprises: a first header (11) and a second header (12), with an axis of the first header (11) being inclined relative to an axis of the second header (12); and a heat exchange pipe (2) connected to the first header (11) and the second header (12), the heat exchange pipe (2) being bent. The heat exchange efficiency can be increased by using the heat exchanger (100).Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Micro Channel Heat Exchanger (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junfeng Jin, Xiangxun Lu, Pierre Olivier Pelletier, Wenjian Wei, Yuye Wu
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Patent number: 11608825Abstract: Control systems and feedback assemblies for hydraulic axial displacement machines, such as pumps and motors. The control systems and feedback assemblies can have enhanced adjustability. An angle sensor for sensing the angular position of a pivot arm can have a housing, and the housing can be angularly adjustable about the pivot axis relative to the pivot arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions II Technology A/SInventors: Anil Balasaheb Kharpas, Nirmaljeet Kulvindarsingh Johal, Sanjay Dhondappa Mali, Avinash Dadaso Patil, Richard Randel Lyman, Matthew Edward Creswick
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Method for determining rectifier-stage output current or grid-side currents of a frequency converter
Patent number: 11611286Abstract: A method for determining rectifier-stage output current and/or grid-side currents (iu, iv, iw) of a frequency converter (1) having a passive rectifier (3), an inverter (4), a DC-link with a DC-link inductor (Ldc) and a DC-link capacitor (Cdc) between the rectification stage (3) and the inverter stage (4) is described. In a frequency converter the current information for the grid-side currents (iu, iv, iw) should be obtained without a current sensor at the grid-side (2). To this end the method comprises the step of calculating a current in the DC-link (5) by using at least a voltage value (Urec) and characteristics of the rectifier (3) in the DC-link (5) and/or grid side currents to form a corrected current using the calculated current and a measured current or currents or a fraction of a measured current or currents, or a fraction of a measured current or currents.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Electronics A/SInventor: Henrik Rosendal Andersen -
Publication number: 20230075340Abstract: A system and method for the controlled lowering and lifting of a load are disclosed. The system and method may include operating a work machine having a hydraulic system including a hydraulic actuator for supporting a load, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuator, and a controller for operating the first control valve. In one embodiment, the controller includes a first algorithm for operating the first control valve in a load lowering operation. When an operational fault within the hydraulic system is detected, the controller can be configured to enter into a safe lowering mode. In the safe lowering mode, the first algorithm is disabled and a pulse width modulation (PWM) current is sent from the controller to the first control valve. A user interface is provided to allow an operator to control the PWM current duty ratio to allow the load supported by the actuator to be lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS II TECHNOLOGY A/SInventors: Michael Berne Rannow, Vishal Vijay Mahulkar
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Patent number: 11598448Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve assembly including a valve moveable between an open position where hydraulic fluid flow is permitted between first and second ports of the valve and a closed position where hydraulic fluid flow is blocked between the first and second ports. A characteristic vibration is generated by turbulent hydraulic fluid flow within the valve when hydraulic fluid flow is first initiated between the first and second ports as the valve moves from the closed position toward the open position. The valve assembly also includes a controller for providing electrical current to control movement of the valve via a solenoid. The controller includes an accelerometer for sensing the characteristic vibration. The controller identifies an electrical current value of the electrical current at a time when the characteristic vibration is detected.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions II Technology A/SInventor: Aaron Hertzel Jagoda
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Patent number: 11592000Abstract: A hydraulic piston unit including a rotational group for driving or being driven by a driving shaft, and having a tiltable displacement element for adjusting the displacement volume of the rotational group between a minimum or a maximum displacement, wherein, on t valve segment between a kidney-shaped inlet port and a kidney-shaped outlet port at respective dead end positions of reciprocally moveable working pistons first and second control ports are located in fluid connection with cylinder bores in the cylinder block, for controlling the position of the displacement element. The hydraulic piston unit further includes a control valve with a shiftable control valve spool fluidly connected via a high pressure port to a high pressure side of the hydraulic piston unit. The control valve spool is configured to conduct hydraulic fluid from the high pressure side to one of the first or the second control port.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Steven Leege, Stephen Frantz, Jeffrey C. Hansell
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Patent number: 11585470Abstract: A formed pipe end-section of a pipeline for connecting the pipeline at an end includes: an annular bead with a first abutment face facing away from the end of the pipeline and a second abutment face facing towards the end of the pipeline; a chamfer reducing a diameter of the pipe end-section from the annular bead towards the end of the pipeline; and a radial recess for accommodating a sealing ring. The chamfer extends at least between the annular bead and the radial recess.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS II TECHNOLOGY A/SInventors: Pierre Bender, Eric Scherer
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Patent number: 11585610Abstract: A heat exchanger (100) and an air-conditioning system. The heat exchanger (100) comprises: a group of first heat exchange tubes (T1) for forming a first loop (C1); a group of second heat exchange tubes (T2) for forming a second loop (C2); and a group of fins (3), at least a plurality of fins (3) in the group of fins (3) being in contact with both at least a plurality of first heat exchange tubes (1) in the group of first heat exchange tubes (T1), and at least a plurality of second heat exchange tubes (T2) in the group of second heat exchange tubes (T2). If one loop of an air-conditioning system having two loops is closed, heat exchange regions of the fins for the loop can be used in the other loop, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of a heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Micro Channel Heat Exchanger (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mustafa K Yanik, John D Kennedy
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Patent number: 11584430Abstract: A hydraulic steering arrangement (1) comprising a supply port arrangement having a pressure port and a tank port, a working port arrangement having two working ports (L, R), a mechanical steering unit (3) connected to a steering wheel (2) and being arranged between the supply port arrangement and the working port arrangement (L, R), supply valve means (12) having a connection to the pressure port and to the working port arrangement (L, R) and being controlled by a controller (10), and a steering wheel sensor (9) connected to the controller (10) is described. Such a steering arrangement could allow a comfortable feeling for the driver.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions ApSInventors: Niels Bjarne Hansen, Søren Pedersen, Tom Rudolph, Jens Vester, Morten Hoeck Petersen, Thomas Traeger Hansen
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Patent number: 11572880Abstract: The centrifugal turbo-compressor (2) includes a hermetic casing (3); a drive shaft (6) having a longitudinal axis and rotatably arranged within the hermetic casing (3); a compression stage including an impeller (17) connected to the drive shaft (6); a gas suction inlet (42); and a gas flow path (P) fluidly connected to the gas suction inlet (42) and configured to supply the compression stage with a gas flow. The gas flow path (P) includes a relaxation chamber (46) at least partially surrounding the drive shaft (6), the gas suction inlet (42) emerging substantially radially into the relaxation chamber (46); and a plurality of inlet flow guide channels (51) fluidly connected to the relaxation chamber (46) and angularly distributed around the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft (6), the inlet flow guide channels (51) extending radially towards the drive shaft (6) and being axially offset from the gas suction inlet (42) and the relaxation chamber (46).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Danfoss A/SInventors: Jonathan Vlastuin, Stan Vandesteene, Patrice Bonnefoi
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Patent number: 11566622Abstract: The present invention provides a counterweight for a compressor, an electric motor, with the counterweight, for a compressor, and a compressor with the electric motor or the counterweight. The counterweight comprises: a first component having an annular shape; a first groove formed in a surface of the first component and having a sidewall and a bottom wall; and a second component disposed in the first groove. With the technical solution according to the present invention, for example, counterbalance requirements are met, while fluid can be prevented from being stirred to cause power loss.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Danfoss (Tianjin) Ltd.Inventors: Jian Jin, Xing Zheng, Jing Zhao, Yanbo Zhao
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Patent number: 11566642Abstract: A hydraulic system (600) and method for reducing boom dynamics of a boom (30), while providing counter-balance valve protection, includes a hydraulic actuator (110), first and second counter-balance valves (300, 400), first and second control valves (700, 800), and first and second blocking valves (350, 450). A net load (90) is supported by a first chamber (116, 118) of the hydraulic actuator, and a second chamber (118, 116) of the hydraulic actuator may receive fluctuating hydraulic fluid flow from the second control valve to produce a vibratory response (950) that counters environmental vibrations (960) on the boom. The first blocking valve prevents the fluctuating hydraulic fluid flow from opening the first counter-balance valve. The first blocking valve may drain leakage from the first counter-balance valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Danfoss Power Solutions II Technology A/SInventors: Meng (Rachel) Wang, Michael Berne Rannow
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Patent number: 11566399Abstract: A system and method for the controlled lowering and lifting of a load are disclosed. The system and method may include operating a work machine having a hydraulic system including a hydraulic actuator for supporting a load, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuator, and a controller for operating the first control valve. In one embodiment, the controller includes a first algorithm for operating the first control valve in a load lowering operation. When an operational fault within the hydraulic system is detected, the controller can be configured to enter into a safe lowering mode. In the safe lowering mode, the first algorithm is disabled and a pulse width modulation (PWM) current is sent from the controller to the first control valve. A user interface is provided to allow an operator to control the PWM current duty ratio to allow the load supported by the actuator to be lowered.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS II TECHNOLOGY A/SInventors: Michael Berne Rannow, Vishal Vijay Mahulkar