Abstract: The present invention relates to fluid pump assemblies in general, and in exemplary embodiments to fluid pump assemblies that are magnetically supported in position, and to related kits and methods useful to circulate water in aquariums. The fluid pump assembly comprises an outer mount, an inner mount, and a pump. The outer mount includes at least one outer permanent magnet; the inner mount includes at least one inner permanent magnet; and the pump includes at least one soft magnetic material. The outer permanent magnet, the inner permanent magnet, and the soft magnetic material collectively form a magnetic circuit.

Abstract: A fan with increased heat-removing ability and reduced noise in operation includes a hub, a baffle, a first blade layer, and a second blade layer. The first blade layer includes a plurality of first blades, and the second blade layer includes a plurality of second blades. An orthogonal projection of each of the plurality of first blades on the baffle is located between orthogonal projections of adjacent two of the plurality of second blades on the baffle. A length of the plurality of first blades is greater or less than a length of the plurality of second blades to avoid any resonance. An electronic device including the fan is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fan including: a motor stator; an axial diffuser, fixedly connected to the motor stator and comprising an outer cylinder, a main body portion disposed in the outer cylinder, and diffuser blades connected to the outer cylinder and the main body portion, the diffuser blades separating an annular space between the outer cylinder and the main body portion into more than one pressure diffusion ducts, the main body portion being provided with a central shaft hole; an air inlet cover, fixedly connected to the axial diffuser, the air inlet cover and the axial diffuser forming an impeller chamber and an annular no-gate channel around the impeller chamber, the annular no-gate channel communicating with the impeller chamber and the pressure diffusion ducts, and the air inlet cover being provided with an air inlet; and an impeller, disposed in the impeller chamber and used to introduce air from the air inlet.

Abstract: Provided for may be a pump failsafe apparatus for use with a pump motor, the pump failsafe apparatus comprising a foot pedal configured to generate a first signal when depressed and a second signal when released. The apparatus may comprise a power supply having an internal logic controlled power switch, the power supply in electrical communication with at least the pump motor, wherein the internal logic controlled power switch includes an active state (ON) and an inactive state (OFF). The apparatus may further include an overspeed detector, an under voltage detector in electrical communication with at least the power supply, the under voltage detector configured to measure a logic voltage, and a pump cartridge detector.

Abstract: A blower, comprises a blower body, accommodating therein a fan and an electric motor driving the fan to rotate. A rotation shaft of the fan defines a longitudinal axis. A blow pipe is removably attached to the blower body. A tapered member is provided between the electric motor and an air inlet of the blower body, the tapered member gradually narrowing toward the air inlet.

Abstract: The present application discloses a dual-purpose inflator pump, including a pump body and a casing, a locking mechanism is provided at the top of the pump body, and the sidewall of the pump body is provided with a trigger configured for controlling the pump body to operate by pressing. The casing is defined with an accommodation chamber for accommodating the pump body, and the accommodation chamber has a top opening; a clamping groove for clamping the locking mechanism is defined on the inner side of the top of the casing; and when the pump body is accommodated in the accommodation chamber, the pump body is rotatably connected to the casing, and the inner side of the casing is fixedly provided with a pressing block for pressing the trigger.

Abstract: A shaftless rotary machine includes an impeller, a motor positioned radially outward from the impeller, and a housing. The impeller includes a hub, blades connected to the hub, and a shroud connected to the blades. The motor includes a rotor connected to the shroud and a stator. The housing includes an inlet, an outlet, and a duct. The duct extends from the inlet to the outlet. The duct partially surrounds the motor and the impeller.

Abstract: A fan motor for a vacuum cleaner includes a motor mount defining a cooling flow path inlet, an impeller, an impeller cover defining an air inlet, an air discharge opening defined at the motor mount and configured to discharge air to an outer space of the motor mount, and a cooling flow path outlet defined vertically above the motor mount. The cooling flow path inlet is configured to introduce air from the outer space of the motor mount into an inner space of the motor mount to cool the motor part, and the cooling flow path outlet is configured to discharge air from the inner space of the motor mount toward a space that is defined between the impeller and the air discharge opening based on the space between the impeller and the air discharge opening having a lower pressure than the inner space of the motor mount.

Abstract: A fluid pump including a fluid end body having a plurality of interconnected fluid paths, a plurality of valves located within the plurality of interconnected fluid paths and a plunger located within at least one of the plurality of interconnected fluid paths to push a first portion of the volume of fluid through a first section of the plurality of interconnected fluid paths and from a second fluid port during a push stroke to push a second portion of the volume of fluid through a second section of the plurality of interconnected fluid paths and from the second fluid port during a back stroke. Each of the plurality of valves is movable between an open position and a closed position to form the first section and the second section.

Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly comprising a first section and a second section with an outer housing and a drive shaft. A coupling assembly comprising a coupling, a first and a second locking keys, and a plunger assembly mechanically couples the first drive shaft to the second drive shaft. The coupling is cylindrical in shape with splines configured to transfer torque from the first drive shaft to the second drive shaft. The plunger assembly extends the first and second set of locking keys from a key port in the first shaft and second shaft into a groove within the coupling. The coupling assembly is configured to transfer tensile stress from the first drive shaft to the second drive shaft in response to extending the first locking key in the first groove and the second locking key in the second groove of the coupling.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a linear compressor and a refrigerator including the same. A linear compressor according to the spirit of the present disclosure includes a shell, a cylinder, a piston and a muffler. And the muffler includes a plurality of flow tubes extending in a flow direction of the refrigerant, and a plurality of through-holes passing through at least one of the plurality of flow tubes.

Abstract: A fan comprises a fan frame, a motor, an impeller, a circuit board and an enclosing layer. The fan frame has a motor base disposed in a central portion thereof. The motor is mounted on the motor base and has a rotor, a stator and a bearing unit. The stator is disposed around the outer periphery of the bearing unit, and the rotor is sheathed on the stator and the bearing unit. The impeller is mounted on the motor. The circuit board is sheathed on the bearing unit and located between the stator and the motor base, and has a plurality of electronic components disposed on a first surface thereof. The stator and the circuit board are enclosed by the enclosing layer, and the plurality of electronic components are enclosed by the uniform enclosing layer with a specific thickness.

Abstract: An axial piston pump having several pistons has a magnetic encoder (5), which is arranged on a swash plate, and a magnetic field sensor, which is arranged in such a way that it faces towards the magnetic encoder (5). The magnetic encoder (5) has at least two permanent magnets (2, 3) and a plate (4) which consists of a ferromagnetic material. The permanent magnets (2, 3) are arranged on the plate (4) in such a way that they each faces a magnetic pole towards the plate (4), and this pole is at least partially covered by the plate (4) in each case.

Abstract: A tire inflator includes an inner housing, a lighting assembly, an outer housing, and an air pump; the inner housing includes a chamber; the air pump is disposed in the chamber; the air pump includes an air outlet end embedded in the inner housing and extending out of the chamber; the lighting assembly is disposed in the chamber and adjacent to the air outlet end; the outer housing surrounds the inner housing to dissipate heat; the outer housing includes a through hole; the air outlet end is disposed through the through hole; and at least a part of the lighting assembly abuts against the outer housing.

Abstract: A self-aligning, self-lubricated waterless-gland assembly disposed about a rotatable shaft between a process side and an atmosphere side, comprising a shaft-sleeve disposed about, contacting, and rotatable with the shaft, an annular case connected to and rotatable with the shaft-sleeve, and a stationary elastomeric boot member disposed about the shaft-sleeve, substantially filling the annular case and arranged to form a sealing interface. The waterless-gland assembly is applicable to devices whereby a fluid is movable between an inlet and an outlet.

Abstract: A liquid discharge system includes a liquid product pump having a sensor for monitoring vibrations passing through an outer casing of the liquid product pump to detect an occurrence of cavitation within the liquid product pump. A system and method for controlling the operation of a liquid product pump in an engine-driven hydraulic discharge system. The liquid product pump has a vibration sensor operable to detect cavitation within the liquid product pump and for providing an electrical vibration signal to a speed control module. The speed control module is operable to process the vibration signal and to produce an electrical speed control signal that is provided to an electronic actuator. The electronic actuator is operable to actuate a motor control lever of a variable speed hydraulic motor to adjust the operating speed of the liquid product pump.

Abstract: A direct current induced draft fan includes: a volute, a wind wheel, a motor, and a locking assembly. The motor includes a motor body and a motor controller. The motor is disposed on the top of the volute, and the wind wheel is disposed in the volute. The motor is configured to drive the wind wheel to rotate. The motor controller is disposed on one side of the motor body and is fixed on the motor body through the locking assembly. The side wall of the motor controller extends from the motor body towards the volute.

Abstract: A non-clogging pump includes a pump casing and an impeller that includes a main plate portion and a vane portion, in which the main plate portion includes a main plate protrusion portion that protrudes in a counter-inflow direction, the vane portion includes a first end face and a second end face and is connected to the main plate protrusion portion at an inner periphery-side end portion, and an inner peripheral wall that forms the suction port of the pump casing includes a suction port protrusion portion that is provided at a portion in a rotation direction of the rotating shaft, is disposed along the second end face with a gap from the second end face, and protrudes toward a center side of the suction port.

Abstract: A compressor provided with a compressor element, a motor configured to drive said compressor element and an electronic pressure switch. The electronic pressure switch includes a pressure sensor; a current sensor; a microprocessor unit including a first input port and a second input port; a first communication unit; and a second communication unit. The electronic pressure switch includes a housing. The microprocessor unit, the pressure sensor, the current sensor, the first communication unit and the second communication unit are integrated in said housing.

Abstract: A folding desk fan includes a fan shell, a supporting shell and damping members. The fan shell is provided with an air supply component, and elongated openings are arranged on two sides of the fan shell. Two sides of the supporting shell extend upwards to form connecting arms. Free ends of the two connecting arms are oppositely provided with two rotating shafts. The rotating shafts are inserted along the openings. The rotating shafts are able to rotate in the openings and slide in lengthwise directions of the openings to cause the supporting shell to move between a storage position and an open position. And the damping members are connected to the rotating shafts and are located between the rotating shafts and the fan shell. And the damping members are configured to hinder relative rotation between the rotating shafts and the fan shell.