Abstract: A fiber stuffing and fluffing machine utilized for fiber stuffing toys, pillows, and other skins having a venturi vacuum system, a unique agitation cavity and blade arrangement, and various unique mechanical and electrical features which provide improved stuffing and fluffing capabilities over the prior art. The art of the present invention is capable of integration into a single stand alone unit which performs improved fluffing and stuffing operations without the need for external pneumatic sources. The art of the present invention, in its various embodiments, also utilizes scroll compressors or turbine compressors heretofore not found in prior art stuffing and fluffing applications. The present art further provides means for separating foreign objects from the ingested stuffing fibers to protect the fluffer blower.

Abstract: An induction device for heat-shrinking a heat-shrinking film onto a product comprising induction means for causing the heat-shrinking plastic layer of the heat-shrinking film to heat-shrink onto the product, and supply and control means for the induction means connected to the induction means, where the induction means comprises at least one induction ring within which the product passes while the heat-shrinking film heat-shrinks onto the product.

Abstract: It is an object to provide an automatic banding packing machine capable of easily removing the ring of a band with a simple structure when idle banding is carried out. When the rear end side of a band is to be pulled back by band pull-back means (84), an amount of the pull-back is detected by detecting means. It is decided that idle banding of the band is carried out when a result of the detection is greater than a preset length and the band is wound around a slide table. Thereafter, the rotation of a cam shaft (41) is temporarily stopped based on a signal, whereby the timing of the pressing to be carried out by a middle presser member, which is operated after melting the superposing portion of the band by means of a heater (36), is delayed in a predetermined time.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device, designed to be used in horse riding, consisting of hand grips (1) linked to a collar (5) enclosing a horse's neck. The invention is characterised, in that the hand grips (1) are compact and do not hinder the use of reins, the element linking the hand grip (1) to the collar (5) partly consists of an elastic (3) and the collar (5) is fixed midway on the neck so as to allow the hands translational and lateral freedom. The device enables to avoid faulty handling on the experienced rider's part, enables the beginner to find the right balance and controls the horse's mouth.

Abstract: A filter element comprises a pleated metal fiber fleece which is pleated according to pleating lines, providing an edge with pleat openings to be closed to make gas flowing through the metal fiber fleece. The filter element comprises at least two flanks, each of these flanks comprises a ceramic plate. The metal fiber fleece is mounted between the ceramic plates of both flanks, while flanks exercising a clamping force on the edges of the metal fiber fleece in a direction essentially parallel to the pleating lines, meanwhile closing the pleat openings.

Abstract: An arrangement for separating a hydrophobic liquid phase from a gaseous stream includes a coalescer filter, a housing, a gas flow direction arrangement, and a liquid collection arrangement. The coalescer filter includes a non-woven media of fibers. The housing includes an interior having a gas flow inlet and a gas flow outlet. The liquid collection arrangement is positioned within the housing construction and is oriented for receiving liquid collected from the coalescer filter and drained therefrom. Methods for conducting the separations are also provided.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner whose components are few enough to simplify maintenance, preventing the leakage of airflow. A dust collecting container 23 includes an outer cyclonic cylinder 21 and an inner cyclonic cylinder 22. The inner cylinder 22 is formed integrally with a vortex flow generating member 30 including outer and inner vortex flow generating portions 32 and 33. The outer portion 32 allows dust-laden air to turn into a vortex flow falling helically along a peripheral inner surface of the outer cylinder 21. The vortex flow is then turned upwardly on a bottom of the container 23, turning into a vortex flow along a peripheral outer surface of the inner cylinder 22. This vortex flow is then turned into a vortex flow along the peripheral inner surface of the inner cylinder 22 by the inner portion 33, turned upwardly in the center of the bottom of the container 23, passing through a mesh filter 45 and finally sucked into an air suction hole 19 of the cleaner body 1.

Abstract: A filter has a filter housing and a receptacle chamber in the filter housing into which a filter element is insertable. The filter housing has a housing cover for opening and closing an opening of the receptacle chamber. The housing cover is situated in an area of the filter housing between the oncoming flow side and the outgoing flow side of the filter element.

Abstract: With known devices for separating oil in the crank housing ventilator, oil is collected on a refined gas side of a filter, which in operation of an internal combustion engine, often cannot drain off. In this manner, the liquid level increases, so that the filter is increasingly clogged by the oil. Finally, the oil is carried away from a gas stream. In this manner, the oil use of the internal combustion engine greatly increases. With the device of the present invention, the oil collected on the refined gas side is collected in a liquid storage unit (10), whereby the liquid storage unit (10) is protected from the stream, so that the gas stream can not carry away oil any longer. The device includes a support body (9), which is impermeable to the stream by means of a cut-off wall (23), in order to prevent a carrying-off of the oil.

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Abstract: A filter housing assembly including a substantially frusto-conical shaped housing member having an open end portion and a substantially closed dome shaped portion, the housing member being adaptable for receiving a filter member therewithin and having at least one opening extending through the dome shaped portion for allowing air to enter therewithin. A first end cap member adaptable for engaging one end portion of a filter member is receivable within the housing member, and a second end cap member adaptable for engaging the opposite end portion of a filter member is engageable with the housing member. The second end cap member includes an opening for allowing air to exit the housing member. The housing member includes a centering mechanism engageable with the first end cap member for facilitating centering of the filter member within the housing member when the first end cap member is positioned within the housing member.

Abstract: A rear-engine type riding lawn tractor having a frame, an engine carried on the frame, a cutting mower driven the engine, a seat set on the frame, a caster wheel supported on the front frame, a pair of drive wheels supported on the rear frame, axles connected with the pair of drive wheels, a HST for drive and a HST for steering included in the transmission, a transmission case arranged on the left and right direction in the frame, a drive belt transmitting power to the cutting mower from the engine over the axle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for adapting attachments on harvesting machines to the ground surface, in particular for combine harvesters and forage harvesters. The aim of the invention is to produce a rapid adaptation to the ground surface, even at high speeds, that is extremely accurate and also cost-effective. To achieve this, a feed device (1), whose height can be adjusted by a hydraulic cylinder (5). has a shaft (7) which is aligned transversally to the direction of travel, the attachment (15) being mounted so that it can be rotated through a defined pivoting angle (9) about said shaft. The pivoting angle (9) can be modified by means of a hydraulic working cylinder (10) which connects the feed device (1) and the attachment (15), whereby the pivoting angle (9) is continuously monitored by a sensor (11). An additional sensor (18) continually measures the distance (17) of the attachment (15) to the ground surface.

Abstract: A socket device with a fastening unit used in a rake or a shovel is described. The socket device has a supporting unit, an assembly unit and a fastening unit by which a handle is attached. The supporting unit has a first opening and a second opening; a first end portion of the handle is inserted into the first opening to affix the handle to the socket device of the garden tool. The assembly unit has a threaded hole and is mounted on the supporting unit to align the threaded hole with the second opening of the supporting unit for assembly of the supporting unit and the handle. The fastening unit coupled to the handle along with the supporting unit has a threaded shaft and engages the threaded shaft and the threaded hole of the assembly unit to secure the handle and the socket device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of texturing yarn products wherein the yarn product is passed along a predetermined yarn path through a liquid jet device applying a force to the yarn transversely to the axis thereof, comprising directing the liquid as it passes through the liquid jet device past an air inlet to the liquid jet device to entrain air therein.

Abstract: In order to limit the flame temperature peaks following sudden load variations, corresponding control is planned of the position of the blades (13) of the distributor with variable geometry, of a single-shaft gas turbine (18); in particular, the control system proposed comprises a direct-action regulator (21) consisting of a calculation unit (22), which implements the simplified running model of the gas turbine (18), and a feedback regulator (20), which makes it possible to recuperate any inaccuracies of the direct-action regulator (21), caused by variations of the performance of the turbine (18), relative to those planned by the model, or caused by modelling errors.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a turbine is provided wherein the heat exchanger comprises a heat transfer cell comprising a sheet of material having two opposed ends and two opposed sides. In addition, a plurality of concavities are disposed on a surface portion of the sheet of material so as to cause hydrodynamic interactions and affect a heat transfer rate of the turbine between a fluid and the concavities when the fluid is disposed over the concavities.

Abstract: A fuel injector (11) supplies liquid fuel to a catalytic combustor (9) of a fuel reforming device during startup of a fuel reforming device. A controller sets the injection amount (Qf) for liquid fuel to a first injection amount (Qf1) during a predetermined time (t1) after starting fuel injection. After the predetermined time, the injection amount (Qf) is set to a second injection amount (Qf2) which is larger than the first injection amount (Qf1). When the elapsed time after starting fuel injection is smaller than a value (t1), the discharged amount of uncombusted fuel is reduced by setting the injection amount (Qf) to a minimum injection amount (Qf1) which allows ignition and combustion in the catalyst.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling exhaust emissions from an engine of a motor vehicle includes sensing oxygen levels upstream and downstream of a catalytic converter, predicting an instantaneous oxygen storage amount in the catalytic converter, determining a maximum oxygen storage capacity, selecting a target percentage of the maximum oxygen storage amount, and controlling the motor vehicle engine performance to a state where the oxygen storage amount is approximately the target percentage of the maximum oxygen storage amount. The instantaneous oxygen storage amount is determined from an oxygen storage mass flow rate, which is determined from a converter-in mass flow rate, converter-out mass flow rate, and a predicted oxygen consumption mass flow rate. The converter-in and converter-out mass flow rates are calculated from an upstream and downstream oxygen mass fraction, respectively, based on the sensed upstream and downstream oxygen levels, respectively.

Abstract: An air fuel ratio controller for an internal combustion engine comprises an exhaust gas sensor, an identifier and a control unit. The exhaust gas sensor detects oxygen concentration of exhaust gas. The identifier calculates model parameters for a model of a controlled object based on the output of the exhaust gas sensor. The controlled object includes an exhaust system of the engine. The control unit is configured to use the model parameters to control the air-fuel ratio so that the output of the exhaust gas sensor converges to a desired value, and to stop the identifier from calculating the model parameters during and immediately after the engine operation with a lean air-fuel ratio. The calculation of the model parameters may be also stopped during and immediately after fuel-cut operation that stops fuel supply to the engine.

Abstract: A diesel engine emission control system uses an upstream oxidation catalyst and a downstream SCR catalyst to reduce NOx in a lean exhaust gas environment. The engine and upstream oxidation catalyst are configured to provide approximately a 1:1 ratio of NO to NO2 entering the downstream catalyst. In this way, the downstream catalyst is insensitive to sulfur contamination, and also has improved overall catalyst NOx conversion efficiency. Degradation of the system is determined when the ratio provided is no longer near the desired 1:1 ratio. This condition is detected using measurements of engine operating conditions such as from a NOx sensor located downstream of the catalysts. Finally, control action to adjust an injected amount of reductant in the exhaust gas based on the actual NO to NO2 ratio upstream of the SCR catalyst and downstream of the oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring a signal, in particular a pressure signal that characterizes the pressure differential at the input and output of an exhaust after-treatment system, are described. Errors are recognized on the basis of the occurrence of oscillations in the sensor signal.

Abstract: System and method for controlling an engine to regulate the oxygen storage level in an emission control device are provided. The system includes oxygen sensors disposed in an exhaust gas stream of the engine upstream and downstream of the emission control device. The oxygen sensors generate a feedgas air fuel signal and a tailpipe air fuel signal. The system further includes an electronic control unit configured to obtain an adjusted feedgas air fuel ratio responsive to the feedgas air fuel signal and the tailpipe air fuel signal in order to correct any bias in the feedgas air fuel signal. The electronic control unit is further configured to obtain an estimate of an oxygen storage level in the emission control device responsive to the adjusted feedgas air fuel ratio and the tailpipe air fuel signal.

Abstract: An NOx emission system for diesel powered vehicles has a “Y” exhaust system with an NOx adsorber catalyst in each leg and an oxidation catalyst in the combined leg. One bank of cylinders sends exhaust gases to one of the “Y” legs while a second bank of cylinders send exhaust gases to the other “Y” leg. Composition of the exhaust gases in each leg is independently controlled by the engine's ECU so that exhaust gases in one leg are rich for regenerating the NOx adsorber catalyst in that leg while exhaust gas composition in the other leg is lean so that the combined gas stream is always lean and reductant slip is oxidized in the oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing ammonia (NH3) and introducing the produced ammonia (NH3) into an exhaust gas stream as a reduction means for selectively catalytically reducing nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas stream, which is an exhaust stream generated by the combustion process of a motor, a gas turbine, or a burner. The method comprises feeding dry urea from a supply container in a controlled amount to reactor and subjecting the dry urea in the reactor to a sufficiently rapid thermal treatment such that a gas mixture comprising the reaction products of ammonia (NH3) and isocyanic acid (HCNO) is created. Also, the method comprises immediately catalytically treating the thus produced gas mixture in the presence of water such that the isocyanic acid (HCNO) resulting from the rapid thermal treatment is converted, via quantitative hydrolysis treatment, into ammonia (NH3) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Abstract: A diesel engine emission control system uses an upstream oxidation catalyst and a downstream SCR catalyst to reduce NOx in a lean exhaust gas environment. The engine and upstream oxidation catalyst are configured to provide approximately a 1:1 ratio of NO to NO2 entering the downstream catalyst. In this way, the downstream catalyst is insensitive to sulfur contamination, and also has improved overall catalyst NOx conversion efficiency. Degradation of the system is determined when the ratio provided is no longer near the desired 1:1 ratio. This condition is detected using measurements of engine operating conditions such as from a NOx sensor located downstream of the catalysts. Finally, control action to adjust an injected amount of reductant in the exhaust gas based on the actual NO to NO2 ratio upstream of the SCR catalyst and downstream of the oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: An exhaust processor includes a soot filter and a filter regenerator. The filter regenerator is configured to burn off particulate matter collected in the soot filter to regenerate the soot filter.

Abstract: Exhaust emission control apparatus and method for an internal combustion engine maintain a small amount of sulfur components contained in exhaust gas flowing out of a sulfur component retainer agent even if the amount of sulfur components retained by the agent becomes great. The exhaust emission control apparatus includes a NOx retainer agent and the sulfur component retainer agent. The apparatus performs a NOx releasing process of adjusting the air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas flowing into the sulfur component retainer agent so that the air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas flowing into the NOx retainer agent becomes substantially stoichiometric or rich of stoichiometry if NOx retained by the NOx retainer agent is to be released. The apparatus prohibits the air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas flowing into the sulfur component retainer agent from becoming substantially stoichiometric or rich of stoichiometry if the amount of the sulfur components retained by the agent is at least a first predetermined amount.

Abstract: A process for heating a carbon filter in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel engine, with at least one catalytic converter and a carbon filter mounted downstream from such catalytic converter in the direction of flow for accumulating carbon, in which process the catalytic converter (6) mounted upstream from the carbon filter is heated to the extent that the amount of heat from the catalytic converter introduced into the carbon filter (12) heats the carbon filter to the extent that combustion of the carbon is initiated.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine, especially of a two-stroke engine in a portable handheld work apparatus, includes an outlet (27) for the exhaust gases which is fluidly connected with at least one inlet opening (13, 14) in an exhaust-gas muffler (1). At least one resonance pipe (6, 7) is mounted in flow direction between the outlet (27) from the engine (20) and the inlet opening (3, 5) into the exhaust-gas muffler (1) in order to obtain a good noise attenuating result and simultaneously make possible an advantageous, space-saving mounting of the engine (20).

Abstract: The present invention intends to improve a hydraulic control unit and prevent the occurrence of hunting as well as to reduce the size of the hydraulic control unit.

Abstract: A speed governor for a pneumatic rotation motor having a pressure air inlet passage (15, 15′), an inlet valve (16; 56) including a flow controlling valve element (18; 58) located in the inlet passage (15, 15′), and a speed responsive activating device (24; 54) operatively connected to the inlet valve (16; 56), wherein the activating device (24, 54) comprises a pilot circuit with an activating surface (20; 70) on the valve element (18; 58), a restricted air supply opening (21, 72) communicating with the activating surface (20; 70), a bleed-off valve (24; 54) which communicates with the activating surface (20; 70) and which comprises an electromagnet actuator (27; 76), and a generator (30) driven by the motor and delivering to the actuator (27; 76) a voltage of a magnitude responsive to the actual motor speed to thereby make the bleed-off valve (24; 54) operate in response to the output voltage of the generator (30) and the actual motor speed.

Abstract: A speed regulation jack comprises at least one input cylinder and one output cylinder, and parallel hydraulic lines between the input and output cylinders. A differential oil circuit is connected between the inlet cavity and the return cavity of the output cylinder, and a control valve is connected in series between the return cavity of the output cylinder and the oil tank, and this control valve controls the return oil of the return cavity. This speed regulation jack takes the magnitude of the load as its signal and transfers automatically between different lifting speeds, thus enhancing the lifting efficiency of the jack.

Abstract: Stirling engine which may be used as a heat pump, which consists of a hot half and a cold half. Both halves are connected by two lines which constitute a counterflow heat exahnger or in which a counterflow heat exchanger is mounted. Moreover, a mutual shaft, to which in the hot half a large and a small piston are mounted and to which in the cold half a large and a small piston are mounted, connects both parts. For every up or down going movement of the shaft, a complete Stirling cycle is performed. If desired, the shaft may be replaced by a hydraulic interconnection.

Abstract: The control unit keeps the energization duty factor to the electric motor at 100% until a predetermined time elapses and thereafter executes control of the energization duty factor in accordance with the voltage of the battery.

Abstract: A master cylinder comprises a primary piston, a secondary piston, and a proportioner valve. The secondary piston is engaged with the primary piston, and the proportioner valve is disposed within the secondary piston.

Abstract: The invention concerns a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine, which is at least two-stage, wherein each respective stage of the turbocharger system is respectively a turbine and respectively a compressor, which via a common shaft are coupled with each other, wherein at least the exhaust gas side parts of the exhaust gas turbocharger are integrated in a common housing unit. The invention further concerns an internal combustion engine with such a compressor system.

Abstract: In order to control an actual temperature of a vapor generated by en evaporator (3) for heating water by an exhaust gas from an engine (1) to a target vapor temperature by varying the amount of water supplied from a supplied-water amount control injector (7), a control unit (11) controls the amount of water supplied in a feedforward manner in accordance to an engine rotational speed and an intake negative pressure and controls the amount of water supplied in a feedback manner based on a difference between the actual vapor temperature and the target vapor temperature. It is possible to control the actual temperature of the vapor generated by the evaporator (3) to the target vapor temperature with a high accuracy even in a transient state of the engine (1) by correcting a feedforward control value using at least one of a fuel-cut control signal, an ignition-retarding control signal, an EGR control signal and an air fuel ratio control signal which are parameters indicating a burned state of the engine (1).

Abstract: A one-shot, electro-pneumatic actuator apparatus for quickly supplying a pressurized fluid to an external device upon the actuation of an external control signal. The actuator includes a housing having a first portion for containing a quantity of pressurized fluid, a second portion having a reduced, cross-sectional area, and a third portion. The second portion includes a sealing element disposed therein for containing the pressurized fluid held in the first housing portion. A coil is wound around the second housing portion and receives a signal from an external control subsystem which causes the coil to heat the second housing portion, and thus the sealing element, to damage the sealing element. This enables the pressurized gas to escape through the second portion into the third portion of the housing and subsequently to the external device being controlled.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a method is provided for increasing the output of a geothermal steam turbine power plant comprising the steps of: providing a separate, additional flash separator that produces the steam for operating the non-condensable gas ejector; supplying all the geothermal steam produced by the main high-pressure flash separator to a high-pressure geothermal steam turbine; and whereby high-pressure geothermal fluid is supplied to both said separate, additional flash separator and said main high-pressure flash separator from the same production well in a pumped geothermal system.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating electricity for use with liquid hydrogen storage facility. The system includes a liquid hydrogen storage tank with a pressure relief. An energy conversion device is connected to the pressure relief valve an converts the hydrogen into rotational energy to operate an electrical generator. Electricity created by the generator can be fed back to operate ancillary loads in the facility, or sold for use in a main electrical grid.

Abstract: A one cycle internal combustion engine (10) configured for powering a vehicle (V) is disclosed. The engine (10) broadly includes an engine block (12) defining three cylinders (14,16, and 18), three double-acting pistons (20,22, and 24) slidably received in the corresponding cylinders (14,16,18), respectively, a fuel delivery system (26) for delivering fuel to the cylinders (14,16,18) to drive the pistons (20,22,24), a steam delivery system (28) for delivering steam to the cylinders (14,16,18) to additionally drive the pistons (20,22,24), a crankshaft (30) rotatably supported by the block (12) and drivingly rotated by the pistons (20,22,24), and a temperature regulation assembly (32) for regulating the temperature within the engine (10). The double-acting pistons (20,22,24) are powered on every stroke. The fuel delivery system (26) delivers diesel fuel to the cylinders (14,16,18) for combustion therein to drive the pistons (20,22,24).

Abstract: A multiple conduit system for a gas turbine engine, the multiple conduit system extending between a plurality of conduit inlet and outlets. A channel is formed in a surface of a gas turbine engine component, and the channel is adapted for conveying a fluid flow from an inlet to an outlet. At least a first sealing member is disposed within the channel and divides the channel into at least a first discrete conduit and a second discrete conduit. A second sealing member encloses the channel to define the second discrete conduit. The first and second discrete conduits are each adapted to direct an independent fluid flow from respective inlets to respective outlets.

Abstract: A method enables a gas turbine engine multi-domed combustor including an outer liner and an inner liner that define a combustion chamber therebetween to be assembled.

Abstract: A method for assembling a flap and seal system for a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle including a plurality of backbone assemblies facilitates attaching a basesheet to a backbone. The method includes attaching an attachment system including at least one strap to a basesheet, and coupling the basesheet to a backbone using the attachment system strap.

Abstract: A gas turbine with reheat in the turbine section includes a fuel injection device for the injection of fuel in to a combustion air flow in the direction of flow before a cooling air flow branching. By way of the early mixing of fuel in the combustion air flow and concomitant additional use of the cooling air flow as combustion air, the specific output and the efficiency of the gas turbine are improved.

Abstract: Thermal stress relief in a nozzle head of a gas turbine fuel nozzle is provided by forming a slit through each selected air passages of the nozzle head. The strategic location of stress-relief slits contributes to extend the fatigue life of the nozzle with minimal cost and impact on the nozzle aerodynamics.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustion chamber with a burner 7, includes means for the supply of fuel and an atomizer 6, wherein the means for the supply of fuel are provided such that the fuel is injected in areas with maximum airflow velocity.

Abstract: Water is generated onboard of a craft such as an aircraft or in a self-contained stationary system by partially or completely integrating a water generating unit into a power plant of the craft or system. The water generating unit includes one or more high temperature fuel cells which partially or completely replace the combustion chamber or chambers of the power plant. A reformer process is integrated into the high temperature fuel cell which is arranged between, on the one hand, a fan (30) and power plant compressor stages (31, 32) and, on the other hand, power plant turbine stages (33, 34). These power plant stages may be provided in such redundant numbers that safety and redundancy requirements are satisfied.

Abstract: In a gas turbine power generation system having a gas turbine engine and a generator connected to the engine, maintenance ease is enhanced by forming the housing to have openable maintenance faces at two of its faces. Installation space is reduced and a compact configuration is achieved by providing a partition that divides the interior space of the housing into two regions into an upper bay and a lower bay, mounting the engine in the upper bay and mounting air intake duct in the lower bay at a location directly under the engine. Noise is reduced by using a partition to define two separate spaces (bays) and mounting the engine and the air intake duct in the upper and lower bays. Noise is also reduced by preventing engine rotation noise from escaping to the outside through the air intake duct.