Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a food product having a plurality of sections having different characteristics, such as different colors and/or flavors. The method and apparatus has a first nozzle extruding a first stream of a liquid food product having a first characteristic onto a moving platform. The first stream has a height and a width with respect to the platform. A second nozzle extrudes a second stream of a liquid food product having a second characteristic onto the platform. The second stream has a height and a width with respect to the platform. The second nozzle is adjacent to the first nozzle providing adjacent first and second streams on the moving platform. The first stream and second stream spread out such that their heights decrease and their widths increase.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing tops onto openings of packs arranged at a distance (m) from each other. The apparatus includes a first conveying means, e.g. a first conveyor, for intermittently conveying the packs in a first direction of travel through a row of at least three sealing stations spaced a machine pitch (m) from each other, and a transport apparatus, e.g. a second conveyor, for transporting the tops in a row behind each other and transversely to the first direction of travel, intermittently over the openings of packs located in the row of sealing stations. The transport apparatus includes a tops belt guided over drive rollers to which the tops are detachably attached behind each other using holding bridges. The tops are spaced a belt pitch (t) from each other and the tops belt is provided with positioning apparatus for properly positioning the tops over the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for high speed packing of envelopes is disclosed. The apparatus includes an envelope flap opening assembly which facilitates the opening of each envelope by a finger of an opening element as the envelope passes through packing apparatus. Each envelope may then be conveyed into a first staging assembly where the envelope is stopped, allowing a freely rotating conveyor to force the envelope into contact with an ejection conveyor to direct the envelope from the first staging assembly. The envelope is then transported to the packing assembly by an intermediate conveyor having a plurality of distinctly and selectively driven conveyors to allow staging of the envelopes along the intermediate conveyor. A quick and efficient envelope packing assembly then packs the envelopes and ejects the envelope to an exiting conveyor which seals each packed envelope.

Abstract: A process of forming dunnage is disclosed. A chain of interconnected plastic pouches are fed along a path of travel to a fill and seal station. The pouches are sequentially opened as each pouch is positioned in the fill station by directing a flow of air through a pouch fill opening to separate a face from a back of each such pouch and continuing the flow of air through each such opening to completely inflate each opened pouch. Each such inflated pouch is then sealed to create hermetically closed and inflated dunnage units. Novel web and dunnage units are also disclosed.

Abstract: An evacuation and closure device in linear construction can be docked to a conveyor device for bottles. A closure stopper supply device is used to supply closure stoppers for the bottles. The device provides a combined closure stopper and evacuation unit for each bottle. The closure stopper and evacuation units are combined into a closure stopper and evacuation module. The closure stopper and evacuation module is fastened to one of three carriers that can be moved in three movement axes (X, Y, Z) in relation to one another. The movement is carried out by means of freely programmable drive mechanisms. Because of its construction, the evacuation and closure device according to the invention can be simply and flexibly adapted to various types of filling machines.

Abstract: A packaging machine is described for forming, filling and sealing bags with a product. The machine forms a film into an elongate, side-sealed tube as it travels in a first direction, and severs the elongate tube into individual, open-ended, bag-length elements. These are then transported in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and a bottom seal formed on them to convert them into open-topped bags. A carousel is arranged to receive the open-topped bags. Product is introduced into each of the open-topped bags, and a top seal formed on each of them to convert them into filled, sealed bags, as the bags travel round the carousel.

Abstract: A restrainer for mounting on the head of a horse is in the form of a generally oval shaped rigid, toroidal like member dimensioned and configured to slidably fit over the facial crest of the nose, under the lower jaw and intermediate the nose tip and eyes of a horse. Attachments are affixed to opposite sides of the rigid member and straps affixed to the attachments extend behind the head of the horse to retain the member on the horse's nose.

Abstract: An animal control halter includes rigid co-acting sides with protrusions positioned to exert inward pressure on the nose of an animal at its tear bone. The sides are connected through a resilient bridge on one end, and by a control line at the other. The control line is secured on one side, looped through the other side, and back through the first side, and extends therefrom. When tension is applied on the control line, the sides are pulled together, against the bias of the bridge, to apply pressure on the animal's nose and teir bone. Upon slackening the control line, pressure is removed by the bridge bias. Harness straps are used to secure the halter to the animal.

Abstract: An improved, large capacity, self-propelled, walk-behind power tool, such as a lawn mower, employs a parking brake apparatus which is operative to effectively brake the drive wheels of the tool. The described apparatus is activated by a foot pedal and employs locking fingers having a cooperating lost motion coupling which relieves having to maintain close tolerances for the apparatus during manufacture.

Abstract: A crop harvester having a wheeled frame with a tongue pivotally connected to the frame in the vicinity of a longitudinal centerline. The tongue, rotatable about a first generally vertical pivot axis, is swingable between extreme left and right positions on opposing sides of the longitudinal centerline with its distal end adapted for connection to a prime mover. A drive line transmits rotational power from the prime mover. A crop harvesting header, suspended from the frame in a forward disposition, includes operable components for engaging and processing crop material as the harvester is pulled over a field of standing crop. A gearbox receives rotational power from the drive line and transmits it to the operable components. The gearbox, mounted on the crop harvesting header in the vicinity of said longitudinal centerline forwardly of the first generally vertical pivot axis, is journaled for rotation about a second generally vertical pivot axis.

Abstract: A lawnmower raking attachment comprising a plurality of flexible tines anchored to a tine head held rotatable and lockable between the side arms of a U-shaped frame near the close end. Each tine extending downwardly, having the free end bent forwardly to engage the thatch during the forward travel, having each at least one slidable and rotatable bead. A first and second frame supports with vertical slots having the upper end open to accept pivotally a shaft connecting the open end of the U-shaped frame. Latch arms are disposed pivotally on the frame supports to prevent the shaft to escape from the support slots but allowing to rotate to adopt stable operational or resting positions. Stoppers affixed to the frame supports limit the rotational travel of the U-shaped frame. A finger arm pivoted on one frame side near the shaft engages one stopper and prevents the rake frame from going to the resting position unless is manually disengaged.

Abstract: The invention comprises a two-piece pickup tine consisting of a clamp and wing portion removably secured to a finger portion. The clamp portion is also removably securable to any standard pickup reel bar. The tine is designed to work cooperatively with a plurality of other tine on the same reel bar. The tine is equipped with a middle recess designed for optimal integrity and prevention of damage to the tine's finger portion. Additionally, the tine is designed as a two piece unit with the clamp portion is much less susceptible to damage. As a result of the present design, the cost of replacement is drastically reduced. That is, it is much less likely that damage will occur to a tine, and if damage does occur only replacement of the tine's finger portion should be necessary.

Abstract: Reel tine assemblies including molded tines that have saddle-like hubs which attach to reel bat tubes using a single screw that extends through the reel bat tubes and threads into a receptacle formed in a post of those tines. The post protrudes into the interior of the reel bat tube and expands as the screw is tightened to provide a secure, stable tine that is held securely with two parts, the tine and the screw.

Abstract: A positioning unit for a yarn splicer mountable to a creel in a yarn winding operation includes a rolling unit attachable to the creel, a main support member secured to the rolling unit, and a slide unit supporting the yarn splicer. The slide unit is slidably mounted to the main support member. In one arrangement, the main support member includes an air cylinder, and the slide unit includes an actuator driven by the air cylinder. In another arrangement, the slide unit is secured to the main support member for manual positioning by a creel attendant and is supported by a counterweight assembly. The positioning unit enables a creel attendant to easily and readily position a mechanical splicer or the like relative to yarn packages on a creel to facilitate yarn package maintenance.

Abstract: A device for pneumatic knotless splicing of ends of thread or yarn. There is provided a cylindrical cavity, which is connected to a source of compressed air. In the cylindrical cavity, a piston rod is displaceable in both directions. A piston rod is actuated by an actuation lever, from a cam track of a drum. The track is divided at one section into two parallel branches. A first branch is used during rotation of the drum in a forward direction to displacement of the rod in one direction. A second branch is used during rotation of the drum in a return direction to displacement of the rod in the opposite direction.

Abstract: By appropriately controlling a yarn tension of an upstream side from a false twist device, variations in yarn quality among packages can be eliminated. A false twist texturing unit 7 which imparts a yarn Y with a false twist, a first feed roller 4 arranged in the upstream side from the false twist texturing unit 7, and an upstream side yarn tension control device 30 which automatically adjusts the rotation speed of a first feed roller 4 such that the upstream side yarn tension T1 is maintained within a fixed range are provided. A downstream side yarn tension control device 35 which automatically adjusts the false twist device 7 such that downstream side yarn tension T2 is maintained within a fixed range is also provided. Additionally, a determining unit 45 which determines whether or not the yarn quality is satisfactory based on the detection result of an upstream side yarn tension detecting unit 24 and a downstream side yarn tension detection unit 35 is also provided.

Abstract: In a method of controlling and regulating a power plant (50), in which power plant (50) thermal power is generated in a combustion chamber (35) from a gaseous fuel and the thermal power is at least partially converted into electrical power in conversion equipment (36), and in which power plant (50) the fuel for the combustion chamber (35) is produced in a fuel producer (31) from a feed product with the application of thermal and/or electrical power, which is removed at the outlet of the conversion equipment (36), and said fuel is passed on to the combustion chamber (35), optimal stability with a simultaneously wide control dynamic range are achieved in that the production of the fuel in the fuel producer (31) is stabilized by a first control loop (31, 51, 53, 60), and the conversion of the fuel into electrical power in the conversion equipment (36) is stabilized by a second control loop (36, 33, 55, 56, 58), and in that the power plant (50) as a whole is kept within a predefined operating range (a, b) by coup

Abstract: In a method for operating a gas turbogenerator set, an exhaust gas stream (13) from the last turbine (5) is divided at least into two part streams (14, 15) routed in parallel. The first part stream (14) flows through a recuperator (26), and the second part stream (15) flows through a steam generator (27). The steam quantity (16) obtained from the steam generator (27) is introduced at a suitable point into combustion air (2, 27) used for operating a combustion chamber (2) belonging to the gas turbogenerator set. The exhaust gases from the turbine are consequently optimally cooled to good effect, this resulting in maximized efficiency.

Abstract: A porous, low-conductivity material formed of metal or ceramic fibers provides the burner face of a gaseous fuel combustor for gas turbines capable of minimizing nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in the combustion product gases. A preferred burner face, when fired at atmospheric pressure, yields radiant surface combustion with interspersed areas of blue flame combustion. A rigid but porous mat of sintered metal fibers with interspersed bands of perforations is illustrative of a preferred burner face that can be fired at pressures exceeding 3 atmospheres at the rate of at least about 500,000 BTU/her/sf/atm. By controlling the excess air admixed with the fuel in the range of about 40% to 150% to maintain an adiabatic flame temperature in the range of about 2600° F. to 3300° F., the NOx emissions are suppressed to 5 ppm and even below 2 ppm. At all times, carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons emissions do not exceed 10 ppm, combined.

Abstract: An igniter that uses the change or fluctuation pressure in a system or process to generate electrical energy by means of a piezoelectric element. This electrical energy is then relayed to an ignition device or devices that ignites combustible liquid or mixture of liquids and gasses or mixtures of gasses. The ignition can take place either in the systems combustion chamber, or, in the case of burn off of excess gasses/fluids, at the systems vent.

Abstract: A gas turbine includes a compressor and a combustor having a first fuel supply system for supplying a first fuel and a second fuel supply system for supplying a second fuel lower in calorific value than the first fuel and burning compressed air and fuel supplied through switching the first fuel system and the second fuel system. A turbine is driven by combustion gas supplied from the combustor. An extraction system is provided for extracting part of the compressed air supplied from the compressor to the combustor. Control means are provided for controlling, so as to suppress a pressure change of the compressed air supplied to the combustor, by adjusting an opening of the control valve according to a calorific value of the second fuel when fuel supplied to the combustor is switched from the first fuel to the second fuel lower in calorific value than the first fuel.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine carburetor includes a fuel injector and a cooperating air swirler for injecting fuel and air into a combustor. The fuel injector includes a hollow body joined to a supporting stem for receiving fuel therein for flow through an injector tip slidingly mounted to the injector body for movement relative thereto. The air swirler surrounds the injector tip and is spaced form the injector body to define an air inlet, and is spaced from the injector tip to define an air outlet. A spring operatively engages the injector body and the injector tip and is preloaded for biasing the injector tip to an initial position. The spring is sized so that increasing pressure of the fuel in the injector body further loads the spring for moving the injector tip from the initial position to a displaced position, with movement of the injector tip modulating airflow through the swirler for in-turn modulating the ratio of discharged fuel and air.

Abstract: A coal gasification combined cycle power generation plant generally includes a gas turbine system, a fuel supply system, an air supply system and an exhaust gas system, which are operatively connected to each other. The gas turbine system includes a combustor for selectively burning a coal gasification fuel obtained by gasifying a coal and a liquid fuel atomized by an atomization air and a gas turbine to which a combustion gas generated in the combustor is supplied. The fuel supply system is provided with a liquid fuel supply passage for the combustor through a fuel nozzle provided for the combustor, an atomization air supply passage for the combustor through the fuel nozzle and a coal gasification fuel supply passage for the combustor through the fuel nozzle, all of these supply passages being arranged so as to be adjacent to each other.

Abstract: An external combustion engine burns a mixture of fuel and air to produce work. The engine contains at least one power cylinder, a compression cylinder for each power cylinder, and a moving combustion housing with a plurality of combustion chambers for each power cylinder. Each combustion chamber has a constant volume and cyclically: (1) establishes communication with a compression cylinder to receive compressed air; (2) terminates communication with the compression cylinder; (3) receives sufficient fuel from the fuel injector to create a combustible mixture of fuel and air; (4) contains the ignition of the combustible mixture of fuel and air; (5) establishes communication with a power cylinder to discharge the ignited mixture of fuel and air into the power cylinder; and (6) terminates communication with the power cylinder.

Abstract: The invention concerns an acoustic igniter for igniting a mixture of rocket fuels in a liquid propellant rocket engine combustion chamber comprising a cylindrical precombustion chamber (101) including a cylindrical wall (111) and first and second end walls (112, 113), a rocket fuel injection nozzle (103) emerging into the precombustion chamber (101) through the first end wall (112) via an orifice of diameter dn, a rocket fuel injector (104) arranged inside said nozzle (103) along the axis thereof, at least an outlet orifice (102) of minimum diameter df provided in the cylindrical wall (111), an acoustic resonator (105) defining a cavity opening into the precombustion chamber (101) opposite the nozzle (103), through the second end wall (113), via an orifice (151) of diameter dr. The acoustic resonator (105) is enclosed by a housing (106) which defines around the acoustic resonator (105) a closed auxiliary chamber (160) which communicates only with the precombustion chamber (101) by at least one conduit (107).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally compliant liner for a gas turbine engine. The liner includes an outer wall, an inner wall spaced radially inwardly from the outer wall leaving a duct therebetween. A plurality of stiffeners are disposed in the duct. The stiffeners include a flexible medial portion which accommodates differential rates of thermal growth between the outer and inner walls. The stiffeners also include radially extending portions which in conjunction with the medial portion, minimize buckling of the liner due to pressure differentials.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and a method for regenerating an NOX catalyst for a diesel engine, which is capable of regenerating the NOX catalyst having a lower performance due to accumulated SOx.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for desulfating a NOx trap is proposed wherein the SOx purge temperature is achieved by modulating the amplitude of the A/F of the mixture supplied to the engine thereby storing oxygen in the trap during lean engine cylinder events and generating the required exotherm during rich engine cylinder events.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying device for an engine comprises a catalyst arranged in the exhaust passage for purifying the exhaust gas, the catalyst having an oxidizing ability. An amount of sulfate adsorbed in the catalyst is obtained. When the adsorbed sulfate amount becomes larger than a predetermined amount, a reducing agent is fed to the catalyst temporarily to desorb the adsorbed sulfate from the catalyst and reduce the sulfate. At this time, the amount of the reducing agent is set to make the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas flowing into the catalyst rich.

Abstract: A method for controlling reductant added to an exhaust of an engine having a lean NOx catalyst and a particulate filter adjusts a reductant amount during particulate filter regeneration. The method adjusts the reductant amount to account for reducing agents released from the particulate filter that are experienced by the lean NOx catalyst. In addition, management of particulate filter regeneration is based on both an estimated amount of stored particles and conditions of the lean NOx catalyst. In this way, operation of both the particulate filter and the lean NOx catalyst can be optimized. Also, termination of particulate filter regeneration is determined based on operating conditions.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold for an internal combustion engine includes a set of exhaust manifold conduits. Pairs of the exhaust manifold conduits converge and are joined at their downstream portions. The pairs of exhaust manifold conduits are connected to associated downstream exhaust pipes. In each pair, a first exhaust manifold conduit having a first downstream portion extends into the exhaust pipe, and a second exhaust manifold conduit having a second downstream portion terminates at the inlet end of the exhaust pipe. A channel is defined by the body of the exhaust pipe and the flat side wall of the first downstream portion. The channel has a cross-sectional configuration approximately the size and shape of the second downstream portion and communicates with the second downstream portion. Each exhaust manifold conduit includes an inner pipe disposed within an outer pipe for reduced thermal dissipation to promote a quicker light-off of the catalytic converter.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor comprising a fixed case, a cam, a cylinder block having radial cylinders, an internal fluid distributor having distribution ducts, a braking device comprising a dog clutch, and a control piston. The motor is a slow motor having two distinct operating cylinder capacities. An annular space is formed in the case around the distributor beside the radial face of the cylinder block adjacent to the distributor, the first series of teeth of the dog clutch and the control piston are disposed in said annular space, the second series of teeth being secured to the radially-extending face of the cylinder block in the vicinity of the radially-outer periphery of said radially-extending face.

Abstract: A control arrangement operates in conjunction with a control scheme to control the maximum pressure level within a conduit network of a fluid system without the need to have high flow pressure relief valves. The control arrangement provides a low flow pressure relief valve connected in parallel with an electrically actuated valve mechanism to trim any over-pressure conditions so that the control scheme has more time to move the electrically actuated valve mechanism to a flow bypassing, pressure relieving position.

Abstract: An oil circuit of a jack for rising an object to a preset position rapidly, wherein the oil inlet circuit of a hydraulic loop system is improved. An oil channel is installed between the inner oil chamber of the piston rod and the sequential valve. A check valve is installed between the oil channel and the sequential valve. An oil channel is installed between the sequential valve and the check valve for being connected to the inner oil chamber of the piston rod. By changing the positions of the check valve and the oil channel. When in the working conditions of dump load or light load, the sequential valve is closed, thus, the hydraulic oil may enter into the inner oil chamber of the piston rod from the pumping oil chamber through the check valve so that the piston rod will rise rapidly to a still condition. In the still condition, since the check valve closes the oil channel, the sequential valve will open automatically so that the inner oil chamber of the piston rod is communicated to the inner oil reservoir.

Abstract: An axle driving apparatus including a housing which houses an input shaft having a longitudinal axis of rotation, axles having a lateral axis of rotation and a power-take-off shaft having a longitudinal axis of rotation. The housing may include a first housing member, a second housing member and a third housing member longitudinally joined with one another. A partition is disposed at a vertical center of the first and second housing members and divides the interior thereof into a first and a second chamber. A third chamber is formed between the second and third housing members. An hydrostatic transmission is disposed in the first chamber. A transmitting mechanism drivingly connecting the hydrostatic transmission with the axles is disposed in the second chamber. Another transmitting mechanism drivingly connecting the input shaft with the power-take-off shaft is disposed in the third chamber.

Abstract: In a free piston machine, a coil is mounted to its housing and magnetically linked to a permanent magnet or electromagnet on its piston member to form a linear motor. The coil and magnet are either added to embody the invention or are part of an AC linear alternator or AC linear motor which are a part of the free piston machine. A source of DC electrical current and a switch for connecting the DC source to the coil supply DC current to the coil when the switch is closed so that the coil and magnet temporarily operate as a DC linear motor until the piston is adequately centered for start-up without collision. The DC source voltage is temporarily applied to the coil to move the piston away from an end wall of the cylinder. This is accomplished by applying the DC current to the coil for a predetermined time interval, or by sensing when the piston has reached an adequately centered position.

Abstract: The present invention is a dynamic condensate system which can replace the hotwell designs currently available. The dynamic condensate system enhances the performance of a compact closed Rankine-cycle or similar engine using a single small-volume apparatus which actively separates noncondensables from the subcooled condensate; lowers condenser pressure; boosts feed-pump inlet pressure; allows the hotwell volume to remain at ambient pressure; and eliminates lateral acceleration effects on the engine. The dynamic condensate system includes a liquid ring pumping element and a side-branch hotwell. There is an inlet to the liquid ring pumping element from a condenser of the engine for receiving liquid and vapor flow. An outlet from the liquid ring pumping element provides a flow path for liquid from the dynamic condensate system to a feed pump of the engine.

Abstract: A combination pneumatic tool and protection boot are provided. The pneumatic tool has a housing and an exhaust port for transmitting exhaust air from the tool along a path. The protective boot is disposed about the housing and has a deflector disposed in the path of the exhaust air for redirecting the exhaust air. The deflector preferably deflects the air away from an area surrounding the workpiece the tool is engaging without creating back pressure in the tool.

Abstract: Provided is a novel system for delivery of a gas from a liquefied state. The system includes: (a) a cabinet having a first and second panel disposed therein; (b) at least one compressed liquefied gas cylinder corresponding to each panel disposed in the cabinet; (c) temperature and/or pressure sensors disposed on each the cylinder; and (d) a controller for monitoring and adjusting the energy input into each of the cylinders based on the temperature and/or pressure in each of the cylinders sensed by the temperature and/or pressure sensors.

Abstract: Methods of collecting, thawing, and extending the useful polarized life of frozen polarized gases include heating a portion of the flow path and/or directly liquefying the frozen gas during thawing. A polarized noble gas product with an extended polarized life product is also included. Associated apparatus such as an accumulator and heating jacket for collecting, storing, and transporting polarized noble gases include a secondary flow channel which provides heat to a portion of the collection path during accumulation and during thawing.

Abstract: A spirit chilling apparatus comprising a drink chilling tube (4) concentric within an insulated container (6) filled with a constant boiling cryogen (8), such as acetone and solid carbon dioxide or similar azeotropic mixture. The innertube (4) is held in relatively poor thermal contact with the vessel (6) containing the liquid so that over a period of time it will adopt the temperature of the liquid (8) but when a measure of spirit is poured through it the specific heat of the tube (4) will be sufficient to result in a net temperature of −5° C. for both the spirit and the tube (4), the heat flow from the surrounding vessel (6) being insufficient to materially affect this. If the tube (4) is left in place it will again cool to the previous temperature so that a further measure of spirit can be cooled.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system in particular for aircraft is proposed wherein pressuized, moisture-containing air is conditioned for air-conditioning the cabin. The pressurized air is compressed further in two separate stages, dehumidified in a high-pressure water extraction cycle and subsequently expanded in one or two turbine stages. Depending on the design one can thereby achieve ice-free conditioned air or a high efficiency of the air-conditioning-system, in particular if two turbine stages are provided and the energy gained in the particular turbine stages is utilized regeneratively, distributed over the compressor stages.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the temperature and humidity level of a controlled space. The system includes a total energy recovery wheel and a dehumidification wheel in conjunction with a cooler to control the temperature and humidity of air supplied to a controlled space. In a method of controlling temperature and humidity of a controlled space, supply air is cooled and dehumidified by passing it through a rotating total energy recovery wheel. The total energy recovery wheel is cooled and dehumidified by passing exhaust air through it. The supply air is further cooled and dehumidified by passing it through a cooler. The supply air is warmed and further dehumidified by passing it through a rotating dehumidification wheel. The dehumidification wheel is warmed and dehumidified by passing exhaust air through it. During the heating mode, the system functions as an extremely effective total energy recovery device by operating the two wheels in series.

Abstract: This invention provides an energy saving air conditioning system having an improved dehumidifying ability by raising the temperature or enthalpy of a compressed superheated vapor of a refrigerant for the heat pump, thereby to increase the proportion of the sensible heat in the heat discharged in a high-temperature heat source of the heat pump, and then increased enthalpy is used to heat regeneration air to improve the dehumidifying capability of the desiccant.

Abstract: A method of displaying air-conditioning management information including selecting an extracting position corresponding to a specific room for a layout image of a floor having a plurality of rooms, displaying a partial image extracted from the layout image of the floor having the plurality of rooms such that the partial image shows the specific room at the extracting position together with operating-state data on at least one air conditioner assigned to the specific room, and shifting the extracting position in units of rooms.

Abstract: A drive for the compressor of a vehicle air conditioner has a magnetic clutch for mechanically driving the compressor shaft within a predetermined range of torque and a rotatable input element on the magnetic clutch to be rotated by the vehicle motor at varying speeds with changes in the vehicle motor's speed. The drive includes a first electromagnetic element on the rotatable input element and a compressor shaft on the output side of the magnetic clutch for supplying torque to drive the compressor. Also, there is a second electromagnetic element on the compressor shaft with a magnetic field between the first and second electromagnetic elements to rotate the compressor. An electric control is provided for varying the electrical power to the electromagnetic clutch as the vehicle motor changes speed to vary the magnetic field and torque being applied to rotate the compressor shaft.

Abstract: An energy conserving air conditioning system having a superior dehumidification capacity has been developed, by raising the processing temperature of regeneration air for regenerating a desiccant material in a desiccant-assisted air conditioning system. The air conditioning system comprises: a process air passage (A) for flowing process air; a regeneration air passage (B) for flowing regeneration air; a desiccant device (103) which can be selectively communicated with either the process air passage or the regeneration air passage; and a heat pump device for supplying a heating heat for regenerating the desiccant device (103) to the regeneration air. The heat pump device has a compressor (260) and is workable on process air as a low temperature heat source and regeneration air as a high temperature heat source. Superheated vapor of a compressed refrigerant flowing out from the compressor (260) is used to heat a portion of regeneration air in the regeneration air passage upstream of the desiccant device.

Abstract: An air distribution unit of the type including a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air flow path therethrough extending from the inlet to the outlet. The unit includes an evaporator coil supported in the housing in the air flow path and a fan and motor assembly for effecting air flow along the air flow path and through the evaporator coil. The housing includes external cover components including a front panel and left and right external side covers. An internal structural framework of the unit supports components internally of the housing and also supports the external components. The framework includes at least one horizontally extending structure member and at least one vertically extending structural side panel structurally attached to the horizontal member in perpendicular relationship thereto. The fan and motor assembly includes a centrifugal fan having a horizontal axis of rotation and an electric motor having an axis coincident with the fan, which is drivingly coupled to the fan.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for processing recirculated room air while admitting outdoor air. The air condition system includes a first air conditioning apparatus for processing and admitting an outdoor air into an indoor space and a second air conditioning apparatus for processing a sensible heat load. The first air conditioning apparatus includes air passages, desiccant device, heat pump device, and enthalpy heat exchanger. The second air conditioning apparatus is arranged so that the heat pump device can process the sensible heat load within the conditioning space.

Abstract: A condensate handling assembly comprises a collection container for receiving and retaining condensate, a heating container for receiving condensate from the collection container, and a heating device for raising the temperature of condensate in the heating container to pressurize condensate in the heating container. A transfer conduit interconnects the collection container and the heating container, and a one-way valve is disposed in the transfer conduit for permitting flow of condensate from the collection container to the heating container. A level sensor senses the level of condensate in the collection container and activates the heating device upon the condensate in the collection container reaching a selected level.