Abstract: A system is disclosed for assembling a deck structure. The system includes an elongate joist member having at least one inwardly facing slot. Each slot has an interior portion and an entrance that is narrower than the interior portion. A mounting bracket has a first leg that engages the joist member and a second leg that is attached to and extends at an angle from the first leg for engaging a section of the deck structure. The bracket is connected to the joist member by at least one primary connector element that is retained by and extends from a respective slot and engages a corresponding opening in the first leg of the bracket. There is at least one secondary connector. Each secondary connector element is engaged with a corresponding primary connector element to restrict the bracket from disengaging the corresponding primary connector element. A mounting bar for plank retaining clips may be mounted to a stringer, a joist member or some other part of the deck frame.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting assembly for attaching panels to a support surface. It includes various designs of spaced elongated mounting tracks secured to the support surface (usually a deck or wall), and panels provided with mounting devices, such as clips, detachably secured at opposite edges of each panel. These devices serve as the intermediary in attaching the panel to the mounting track, which, in turn, is fastened to the support deck or to an other appropriate surface. Each panel is attached to a mounting track in a way that permits arrangement in courses, with the panels side by side, and when appropriate, in overlapping courses.

Abstract: A fitting structure of a plurality of rectangular parallelopipedal blocks comprising concavo-convexities formed on the surfaces of each of the blocks. The concavo-convexities are formed on each surface of the block on the basis of a figure which is in symmetry of rotation per 90.degree. round the center of a regular square or is in symmetry of rotation per 180.degree. round the center of a rectangle, and is complementarily in symmetry of axis with respect to a center of the rectangle line passing through the center and being in parallel with a side of the regular square or rectangle. Predetermined congruence is imparted to the figures on the surfaces depending on various shapes of the blocks. Fitting of the concavo-convexities of the surfaces of the adjacent blocks is always ensured when each block is aligned so that its thickness and its length are in conformity. The surfaces of adjacent blocks can be connected without the necessity of considering the direction of each block.

Abstract: A structure derives its structural strength and integrity entirely from interlocked pultruded composite members. The disclosed techniques can be used in a wide variety of applications including replacement for steel frame structures and is especially useful where the electrical properties of steel are undesirable, such as in high voltage transmission towers. Two types of pultrusions are used as structural members to build the entire structure. Lock-in butt joints between all members are made by inserting the compressed ends of the resilient bifurcations of the crossmembers into openings in the receiving member, where they expand to lock in place and are blocked against subsequent compression by inserts. Channels spanning the entire column lengths permit insertion of a crossmember anywhere along the channel where there is an access opening.

Abstract: A truss which is premanufactured and shipped to a job site for the construction of supper-insulated buildings walls has a two-by-four stud which is joined to a two-by-two stud positioned in spaced parallel relation to the first stud to form a twelve inch wide insulation cavity. The two-by-two stud is spaced from the two-by-four stud by spacers and is rigidly supported by diagonal cross braces. The braces and spacers are joined to the two-by-four stud by truss plates. A foundation, is especially designed to accommodate the wall truss members. The truss has a sill extension 81/2 inches wide formed of two-by-twos. The extension extends downwardly from the truss structure to provide an insulation face across the front of a step in the foundation. The wall trusses may be manufactured with the same equipment as utilized in the construction of floor and rafter trusses formed of dimensional two-by-fours.

Abstract: A beam or girder joint element is formed by a flat plate member composed of: (a) column connecting plate portion having a plurality of pin receiving holes and a vertical slit; and (b) a beam or girder connecting plate portion formed as a unitary structure with the column connecting plate portion on at least one side thereof and having a pin receiving hole, a plurality of bolt holes and a V-shaped guide groove defined by a slope extending down from the upper edge of the beam or girder connecting plate portion toward the column connecting plate portion and a vertical edge opposite to the slope.

Abstract: A composite thermally insulated architectural frame member is provided which is comprised first metal section, a second metal section and a preformed thermal break section. The first metal section has a longitudinal inner channel. The second metal section has an extension positioned within the channel of the first section in a predetermined spaced apart relationship from the first metal section. The second metal section is positioned in a longitudinal channel in the thermal break section in a spaced apart relationship from the first metal section. The composite metal frame member is assembled by inserting the thermal break section laterally into the channel of the first metal frame section and then inserting the second metal frame section laterally the channel in the thermal break section. The dimensions of the respective sections are selected so the sections snap lock together.

Abstract: Cabinets are formed with a first chamber defined by end joined lengths of a first extrusion, a first chamber outer end closure and a first chamber inner end closure, which may include a second chamber defined by end joined lengths of a second extrusion edge interfitted with lengths of the first extrusion. Two or more cabinets may be combined to form a module. In a preferred construction adapted for use in fabricating a utility vehicle, such as a fire truck, a module includes two or more cabinets removably joined to a common walkway arranged to bridge across the cabinets.

Abstract: A composite deck post for use with a wood joist of a wood deck and for attachment thereto with at least one fastener. The composite deck post comprises an elongate, hollow extruded plastic shell which is rectangular in cross-section and has an upper end and a lower end. The shell has a rectangular notch formed therein adjacent the lower end for receiving a wood joist of a deck. An elongate tubular metal stiffening member is positioned within the plastic shell and is rigidly secured thereto generally adjacent the upper end of the plastic shell. The plastic shell and the metal stiffening member each have at least one mounting hole co-aligned with each other for mounting the composite deck post to the wood joist with a fastener.

Abstract: A clamp holds a wall panel against an adhesive bead on a wall frame as the adhesive bead cures. The clamps are automatically actuated to first secure the clamp to the structure adjacent the panel, and then hold the panel against the adhesive bead as the bead cures. In a first embodiment, the clamp is placed across the abutting edges of two adjacent panels, and a vacuum is drawn on both of the panels to draw edges of the panels against a reference surface. The reference surface insures that the edges of the panels an in abutting aligned relationships as the adhesive cures. In other embodiments of this invention the clamp may include a pusher member that receives a fluid pressure to drive the pusher member against the panel and hold the panel as the adhesive cures. With these embodiments there is also securement structure for holding the clamp against the panel. The securement members may be threaded screws driven by motors into the floor and ceiling.

Abstract: A spacer stock and/or spacer frame having a pair of spaced outer legs joined by a base has a strengthening member integral with the base or an insert between the legs to reduce the degree of torsional twist of the spacer stock and/or spacer frame. In one embodiment during the forming of the spacer stock a "T" shaped member is formed integral with the base to reduce the degree of torsional twist.

Abstract: A prefabricated building panel comprises a wooden grid of crossing longitudinal and transverse studs which are notched to interengage at the crossing points, one array of studs having surfaces coinciding with one major surface of the panel and having opposed surfaces recessed from the opposite major surface of the panel and vice-versa. The studs which are made of standard dimension lumber provide adequate nailing surfaces on each of the major surfaces of the panel for attachment of finish sheeting such as drywall thereto after installation. The panel may include molded in situ insulation and provides on the inner side of the panel large longitudinally recessed channels through which electric wiring, plumbing and the like can be ducted.

Abstract: A system for producing and packing tobacco items, particularly cigarettes, wherein two packing machines are supplied with items by at least as many production machines, and wherein the outputs of the production machines are connected to one another by a conveyor channel for conveying the items and from which extend input channels connecting the conveyor channel to the individual packing machines; the items being fed along the conveyor channel by means of reversible conveyors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a sheet of material about a flower pot for providing a decorative cover to the flower pot, using a band applicator with an object opening. The sheet of material is held in place on the flower pot and the flower pot with the sheet of material held there about is inserted into the object opening of the band applicator. The band applicator applies a band about the sheet of material and the flower pot whereby the sheet of material is secured to the flower pot via the band.

Abstract: A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system once the protective function of the sleeve has been completed, thereby exposing the decorative cover and allowing the skirt portion to extend angularly from the base. The protective sleeve and decorative cover components may comprise a unitary construction or may comprise separate components which are attached together by various bonding materials.

Abstract: Tubular packs (P) containing a wound scaled formation of printed products and are held together by a protective/holding element (10) wound around the wound scaled formation. The protective/holding element is equipped with a feature to facilitate opening and for identification. The element is produced by guiding the protective/holding element (10), before or during winding, past at least one coating device which is moveable transversely to the conveying direction and coating the protective/holding element locally. At least one strip (20) is formed on the protective/holding elements (10) running from one transverse edge (12.1) to the other (12.2) and having a varying distance from the longitudinal edges (13) and therefore showing a discontinuity (14) in an overlap area of the transverse edge (12.2) on the outside of the pack. The discontinuity allows the edge to be easily recognizable.

Abstract: A controlled environment sealing system and method of operating the same. The controlled environment sealing system having a transport system for transporting containers between processors, a lid placement processor positioning lids on the containers, a controlled environment processor providing the containers with a controlled environment and pre-sealing the lids to the containers, and a permanent sealing processor permanently sealing the lids to the containers in a contaminating environment.

Abstract: A packaging machine including packaging apparatus to form fill and seal a chain of connected packages, a cutting station to separate the packages, means to operate the forming, filling and sealing apparatus and cutting apparatus so as to cut more packages than are formed, filled and sealed during a given time period.

Abstract: A monolayer or multilayer (i.e., a composite or laminate) stretch wrap film is fabricated from a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) possessing a significant level of cling force not attributable to added cling component. The inherent cling force is due to the presence of a relatively high level of n-hexane extractibles in the LLDPE resin.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for covering a floral grouping by automatically providing a sheet of material in a vertical or semi-vertical orientation and automatically wrapping the sheet about the floral grouping which is positioned in a vertical or semi-vertical orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a flower pot cover or sleeve by automatically delivering a sheet of material to a forming mold, the sheet positioned in a vertical or semi-vertical orientation relative to the mold, automatically forming the sheet about the mold, and removing the formed cover from the mold.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing closed sealed capsules are disclosed. The capsules contain releasable substances packaged in at least one cavity inside the capsules which are formed of two or more joined sealed parts of substantially organic, film forming material. The process comprises the steps of: (a) providing a first part of the capsule having a first contact zone; (b) filling the first part of the capsule with the substances to be packaged; (c) providing at least a second part of the capsule having a second contact zone; (d) applying binding means to at least one of the contact zones; (e) joining the parts of the capsule, so that the contact zones come into contact via the binding means; and (f) pressing the joined parts of the capsule together with a predetermined force so that portions of opposite contact zones are kept in pressed contact for a predetermined period of time to obtain the closed sealed capsule.

Abstract: A method of producing a container of banana clusters is provided wherein a flexible inner container is inserted into an outer container prior to placing the banana clusters into the outer container, placing a first row of banana clusters in the inner container atop the interior bottom, placing a second row of banana clusters in the inner container such that a portion of the second row is positioned atop a portion of the first row, providing a tunnel pad having a width at least as great as the length of the sidewalls of the outer container and a length greater than the length of the endwalls of the outer container and positioning a portion of the tunnel pad atop and in contact with a portion of the banana clusters of the first and second rows, and placing a third and fourth row of banana clusters in the inner container atop a portion of and in contact with a portion of the tunnel pad. A method of transferring a load of bananas from the outer container to another outer container is also provided.

Abstract: A cutter assembly for mowing apparatus comprises a sickle guard having individual guards which each consist of a guard body and an upper lip. The guard bodies are connected to a cutter bar via mounting pads. Each guard is provided with a rearward knife slot within which knife sections can move back and forth in a reciprocating manner. A hold-down member is provided to act against an upper face of a knife section, the hold-down member extending through the upper lip.

Abstract: A yarn for making an electromagnetic shield fabric includes at least one textile thread containing metallic fibers and other fibers which particularly but not exclusively may be man-made fibers. The predominant portion of the metallic fibers or the entire content of metallic fibers is arranged in the inner cross-sectional area of the textile thread. The outer cross-sectional area of the textile thread sheathing the inner cross-sectional area is made predominantly or exclusively of fibers well tolerated by the skin, particularly natural fibers and/or man-made fibers. The yarn which may consist of said textile thread itself or which may be a twisted yarn produced using one or several of such textile threads may be processed into fabrics, warp-knitted fabrics or knittings serving to shield electromagnetic radiation and which are physiologically well tolerated and have good further processing properties as well as are easy to clean.

Abstract: A drafting unit for a ring spinning device is described for use on a ring spinning device, comprising two delivery rollers (1, 2) defining between them a delivery nip (3) for at least one drawframe-treated roving (4), one of them forming a deflection length (5) with a slot-shaped suction zone (6) for the roving (4) exiting the exit nip (3), which extends between the delivery nip (3) and a pressure roller (7) arranged downstream in the sense of deflection, and having an air nozzle (8) offset sidewards with respect to the suction zone (6) for a blast of air directed towards the delivery roller (1) with a flow component transverse to the suction zone (6) which extends in an arc-shaped path between its feed end and its discharge end with the air nozzle (9) on the inside of the arc.

Abstract: An inverse combined steam-gas turbine cycle is disclosed. In the steam cycle, a fuel having a high nitrogen content such as coal or heavy fuel oil is burned in a boiler to raise steam to power a steam turbine. In the gas turbine cycle, a hydrocarbon fuel such as natural gas is burned in a gas combustor to power a gas turbine. The compressed exhaust gas (40. 42) from the steam cycle combustion is introduced into the gas combustor, where nitrogen oxides (NO.sub.x) in the exhaust gas may be reduced through reactions with the hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract: A method for supplying vaporized fuel oil to a gas turbine combustor. The method includes heating liquid fuel oil to a predetermined temperature below the carbonization temperature of the fuel oil to produce preheated liquid fuel oil. The preheated liquid fuel oil is atomized and then vaporized by direct contact with steam before being delivered to the gas turbine combustor. A system is provided for performing the method of the invention.

Abstract: A flame stabilizing system for an augmentor, or a ramjet engine, which utilizes continuously operating microwave powered plasma plume igniters to generate a stable source of ignition for the flowing combustible mixture within the augmentor combustion chamber.

Abstract: In a gas-turbine group which is operated with sequential combustion, preferably via two combustion chambers (4, 9) having in each case turbines arranged downstream, the temperature of the exhaust gases (8) from the first turbine (5) is recorded directly in front of the self-ignition point in the second combustion chamber (9) for the dosing of the fuel quantity for the first combustion chamber (4). The temperature is recorded by means of thermocouples (17) which are integrated in fuel lances (16) of the second combustion chamber (9), as a result of which influence is at the same time exerted on the fuel quantity (10) of this combustion chamber (9).

Abstract: A vapor-air steam engine is described which operates at high pressure and utilizes a working fluid consisting of a mixture of compressed air, fuel combustion products and steam. In the new cycle described working fluid is provided at constant pressure and temperatures. Combustion air is supplied adiabatically by one or more stages of compression. Fuel is injected at pressure as needed. From 40% to all of compressed air is burned. Water is discretely injected at high pressure to produce steam and thus provide an inert high specific heat diluent required for internal cooling of an internal combustion turbine or other type system. The use of extensive water injection inhibits the formation of pollutants, increases the efficiency and horsepower of an engine, and reduces specific fuel consumption. The new cycle may also be operated open or closed; in the latter case, water may be recouped via condensation for regenerative reuse.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is equipped with a lambda regulating device, a catalytic converter disposed in an exhaust pipe of the internal combustion engine, a device for externally heating the catalytic converter to its operating temperature, and a secondary-air pump which injects additional air into the exhaust pipe. A method for controlling the fuel supply for the internal combustion engine includes injecting an additional fuel quantity during operation of a burner and during secondary-air injection, for heating the catalytic converter, as a function of engine air mass flow and an additional secondary-air quantity which is injected into the exhaust system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exhaust catalyst fuel fired preheater including a combination flame igniter and flame sensor element. A glow-plug igniter and an ion flame detector placed on the same flat plate element. The glow-plug igniter is utilized to selectively ignite the liquid fuel being delivered to the preheater. The ion flame detector is utilized to detect ionized particles that are present if the burner has an ignited flame.

Abstract: The leak of exhaust system is detected by leak detection element, and when leak was detected, the diagnosis relating to air-fuel ratio feedback control or catalyst is stopped or corrected. A place and an amount of the leak are detected and as various control or diagnosis etc. are stopped or corrected according to the detected effect, over heat of the catalyst, incrementation of the harmful exhaust-gas and the false diagnosis of the catalyst can be prevented suitably.

Abstract: A method for controlling an apparatus (100) for controllably moving an implement (102) is provided. The implement (102) is connected to a work machine (104) and is movable between first and second implement positions in response to operation of a hydraulic actuator (106). The apparatus (100) includes a joystick (306) with first and second positions and a neutral position. The joystick (306) is normally biased in a neutral position and is movable between the first and second positions. The apparatus senses the position of the joystick (306) and responsively generates a joystick position signal. The joystick (306) maintained at the first and second detent positions in response to manual movement of the joystick to the respective first and second detent positions. The joystick (306) is released from the detent position in response to receiving a release detent signal. The apparatus (100) senses the position of the work implement (102) with respect to the work machine (104).

Abstract: A hydraulic control system is provided for use in a forklift truck having an engine, a steering cylinder, a lift cylinder, a tilt cylinder, a steering pump rotatably driven by the engine for producing a steering fluid under pressure to actuate the steering cylinder and a main pump for generating a working fluid under pressure to actuate the lift and tilt cylinders.

Abstract: A piston for a master cylinder comprises: a piston body made of resin which is inserted in a cylinder in such a manner that the piston body is in slide contact with the inner cylindrical surface of the cylinder, the piston body including a first cylindrical portion which has a first opening at one end and a bottom at the other end, a second cylindrical portion which has a second opening at one end and a bottom at the other end which is integral with the bottom of the first cylindrical portion, thus being integral with the first cylindrical portion; flanges formed on both end portions of the piston body; a first reinforcing member which is detachably inserted into the first opening; and a second reinforcing member which is detachably inserted into the second opening.

Abstract: EGR induction supercharged or turbocharged internal combustion engine having EGR and EGR cooling in which EGR cooling is obtained through jacket water coolers and/or an air-to-air aftercooler. EGR induction is obtained via either low pressure (ambient) induction to the system intake, or via venturi or passive pump induction into the pressurized intake. Bypassing of the EGR cooler is used to reduce condensation and fouling in the EGR cooler and to provide warmer air to reduce light load and cold ambient hydrocarbon production. A passive or catalyzed particulate trap and crankshaft driven supercharger boosting system are provided to address engine response deterioration and particulate increase problems associated with EGR.

Abstract: A gas trap having several independently controlled storage vessels (140,150). Access to each vessel is achieved via pneumatic valves (80,90), and these pneumatic valves are, in turn, controlled by solenoid valves (300, 380). The solenoid valves receive their electrical power from a relay system (520) which is controlled by a computer (550).

Abstract: An ice removal device for use in an ice maker comprises a driving motor; a cam gear; a cam provided with a smaller and a larger circular portions with concentrical circumferential surfaces, respectively; a plurality of gears; and a rotation reversing sensor having a knob switch. The rotation reversing sensor is disposed adjacent to the cam in such a way that the knob switch is pressed by either one of edges of the circumferential surface of the larger circular portion of the cam at a time.

Abstract: This invention presents an air condition utility system for providing air condition to sets of buildings, with each building having a number of amended air conditioning systems, by repeatedly circulating a refrigerant in a closed loop. Each station is connected to an assigned set of buildings of a district by high-pressure lines and low-pressure lines. High-pressure lines are used to transfer the refrigerant, in a liquid stage, from a station to each building that is served by the station. Upon providing air condition to a building, the refrigerant loses pressure and returns in a partial-gas partial-liquid stage through downwardly-sloped low-pressure lines from the building to the station. In the station, the refrigerant is pressurized by passing through a number of compressor units and again leaves the station in a liquid form through the high-pressure lines.

Abstract: If an engine is stopped with a switch of an air-conditioner being on, such state is memorized. When the engine is started after dead soak, a compressor is driven automatically until a crank shaft has driven several revolutions to discharge liquid refrigerant from the compressor without liquid-compressing noise. When the engine starts, the compressor is deactivated until the air-conditioner switch is turned on by a driver.

Abstract: In a refrigerant recovery/recycling apparatus, a primary vapor-type filter/dryer is arranged downstream of the system inlet which receives recovered vapor refrigerant. The filter/dryer is provided with isolation valves upstream and downstream thereof so as to allow replacement of the cores. An oil separator is located downstream of the primary filter/dryer. To prevent excessive inlet pressures to the compressor of the recovery apparatus, a crankcase pressure regulator is provided upstream of the compressor inlet, in addition to high-and low-pressure shut-off switches. Furthermore, an oil separator is provided at the compressor outlet to remove any compressor oil from the superheated vapor refrigerant emerging from the compressor and returning that oil to the compressor via a return line. Condensed liquid refrigerant is provided to the recycling apparatus of the system by first passing through a second or recirculation filter/dryer, again one of conventional construction with replaceable filter cores.

Abstract: An automotive air conditioning system is provided. The air conditioning system includes an air conditioning compressor. A reservoir having fluid is provided. A pump is interconnected with the reservoir and operatively interconnected with and driven by an engine of a vehicle. The pressure chamber is interconnected with the pump and receives fluid from the pump. A fluid drive element, located relative to the pressure chamber, and interconnected with the air conditioning compressor, converts a passage of pressurized fluid therethrough into mechanical driving force for driving the air conditioning compressor. A regulator maintains a selected level of pressure in the pressure chamber and diverts excess fluid from the pressure chamber to the reservoir so that a constant air conditioning compressor driving speed is maintained.

Abstract: The invention provides an absorbing type water cooling-heating apparatus which employs an electrically-operated valve and an improved method of diluting a solution for automatically changing between heating operation and cooling operation only by operating a cooling-heating change-over switch.

Abstract: A device for mixing or otherwise processing compositions at preselected temperatures, comprising a container for receiving the composition ingredients; a jacket member disposed about the container at a spaced distance therefrom so as to form a substantially sealed area therebetween; a unit for introducing fluid flow through the area defined by the relationship between the jacket member and the container; a unit for selecting the temperature of the fluid introduced into the area; and wherein the jacket member includes a plurality of inlet ports disposed substantially evenly about an end portion of the jacket member for receiving the fluid which is introduced into the defined area, so as to maintain the container at a substantially uniform temperature.

Abstract: Cooling chamber which is of the type installed in a rolling line downstream of the last finishing stand and/or between the finishing stands and comprises a casing (11) containing a cavity (18) for circulation of a cooling fluid cooperating with a lateral opening (17) permitting immission of a cooling fluid and positioned on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the casing (11), the casing (11) including a seating (12) for the axial sliding of a slider (14) able to move longitudinally through the fluid circulation cavity (18), the slider (14) containing an axial through bore (15) for the feeding of the rolled product, the fluid circulation cavity (18) being defined by a flange (13) containing an axial through bore (16) which is coaxial with the axial sliding seating (12) and is conformed with a taper cooperating with the slider (14), the flange (13) being complete in itself or extending with a tube (19) to contain the rolled product and cooling fluid, the slider (14) having its downstream portion p

Abstract: A beverage cooling and dispensing machine allows easy attachment and detachment of elements such as a cooling pipe. The beverage cooling and dispensing machine comprises a cooling water tank storing cooling water and including an evaporator, a refrigerator for supplying a coolant to the evaporator, a cooling pipe through which beverage flows, the cooling pipe being formed as a coil and placed within the cooling water tank, a dispensing head attached to a mouth of a beverage tank filled with beverage, a hose one end of which is connected to the dispensing head, and the other end of which is connected to an end of the cooling pipe on a beverage introducing side, a spigot connected to the end of the cooling pipe on the beverage introducing side, and an agitator, placed within the coil of the cooling pipe, for stirring the cooling water.

Abstract: A capillary twisted fluted tube is formed with an interior helical capillary flute and associated interior helical crest and a complementary exterior helical crest and flute, respectively. Liquid rises in the interior capillary flute and is expelled at or near the top of the tube in fine droplets that promote mass transfer efficiencies as a result of improved vapor-equilibrium. A capillary fluted tube placed in a helical groove of a heat insulating material to expose only one side of the tube to hot combustion products promotes increased capillary rise on one side of the tube with increased expulsion and spatter of liquid from the capillary channel. Exterior tube heat transfer is enhanced by enclosing the tube in a second tube or forming the tube into a winding and enclosing the winding in a cylinder. Contact of the exterior tube crests with the enclosing tube or cylinder improves heat transfer efficiencies as a result of confined flow of heat transfer fluid within the enclosing tube or cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy converter for transferring thermal energy from a low heat source to a high heat source using a mixed medium for the purposes of increasing thermal energy transfer efficiency. The present invention improves performance of an evaporator and a condenser, reduces production cost of the device, improves performance over a wide range even with partial loads, and provides a highly efficient and polyfunctional energy converter having function as a refrigerator and a heat pump with one cycle, and function as a generator.