Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, an aircraft having a scramjet engine is provided. The scramjet engine includes a flowpath which varies in three dimensions. In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, a method for launching an aircraft having a scramjet engine with a nozzle section and a solid rocket booster positioned within the nozzle section is provided. The method includes the steps of igniting the solid rocket booster to accelerate the aircraft to a speed at which the scramjet engine can operate, clearing the nozzle section by ejecting the solid rocket booster from the nozzle section upon exhaustion of the solid rocket booster; and injecting fuel into a flow of air passing through the scramjet engine and igniting the fuel and the air to provide thrust to the aircraft.

Abstract: An exhaust mixer assembly having a twisted mixer and an open centerbody is provided. The open centerbody is centrally disposed within the twisted mixer and helps to provide efficient cooling of exhaust air from gas turbine engines. A method for cooling exhaust air from a gas turbine engine using the exhaust mixer assembly of the invention is also provided.

Abstract: A cooled exhaust duct for use in gas turbine engines is provided. The cooled exhaust duct includes an axial centerline, a circumference, an annulus, and a plurality of radially expandable bands. The annulus is disposed between a first wall and a second wall, and extends along the axial centerline. The first wall is disposed radially inside of the second wall. Each of the plurality of radially expandable bands extends circumferentially within the annulus. The bands are axially spaced apart from one another. Each band includes a first portion attached to the first wall, a second portion attached to the second wall and an intermediate portion connected to the first and second portions. The bands create circumferentially extending compartments that inhibit axial travel of the cooling air within the annulus.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a compressed air system in a vehicle that includes a connection (6, 10) for delivering compressed air from a compressor (2) to the rest of the compressed air system (1). An oxidation catalytic converter (9) is included that is designed to clean the compressed air and which is located along the connection (6, 10). The connection (6, 10) includes a line (10) that forms a connection between the oxidation catalytic converter (9) and the rest of the compressed air system. The invention also includes a valve (11) that is arranged upstream of the rest of the compressed air system (1) and that can be adjusted so that in a first position it will allow and in a second position will prevent the delivery of air to the rest of the compressed air system (1), depending on the operating condition of the compressor (2). The invention provides an improved system in which the risk of contaminated air being delivered to the compressed air system is minimized.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for treating oxygen-rich NOx-containing exhaust. The systems and methods comprise using first and second NOx reducing catalysts. According to one aspect of the invention, the first catalyst reduces NOx in oxygen-rich exhaust primarily through reaction with a first reductant species and the second catalyst reduces NOx in oxygen-rich exhaust primarily through reaction with a second reductant species. Collectively, the two catalysts are substantially more effective than either of the catalysts individually in reducing the concentration of NOx in the exhaust. According to another aspect of the invention, an exhaust system is configured to inject a first reductant species primarily at a first location upstream of the first NOx reducing catalyst, and is configured to inject a second reductant species primarily at a second location downstream of the first NOx reducing catalyst, but upstream of the second NOx reducing catalyst.

Abstract: An ECU controls an opening degree of an EGR gas switch valve based on a temperature of intake air and a load state of an engine in such a manner that a temperature of exhaust gas becomes a suitable temperature, which is suitable for regeneration of a particulate filter arranged in an exhaust gas passage. In this way, cooled EGR gas, which passes a main passage, and hot EGR gas, which passes a bypass passage, are appropriately mixed. In a case, where reliability of an EGR valve cannot be maintained, EGR cut is performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the heating of an exhaust gas catalyst arranged on an internal combustion engine with direct fuel injection, variable valve drive and a blower device, whereby, after recognition of a cold start for the internal combustion engine, by means of a device, the valve lift (VH) and the valve overlap (VO) for the gas exchange valves and the position of a throttle valve, arranged in the inlet tract of the internal combustion engine are adjusted to give a positive pressure drop between the inlet side and the exhaust side of the internal combustion engine such that at least a part of the air pumped by the blower device is pumped directly from the inlet to the outlet side of the internal combustion engine into the exhaust line as flushing air. Optimal reaction conditions are thus obtained in the exhaust gas catalyst.

Abstract: An exhaust emission control device of an internal combustion engine includes a fuel supply unit provided in a fuel supply passage, for supplying a reducing agent directly to a NOx trap catalytic converter; an addition pressure detection unit for detecting the supply pressure of the reducing agent supplied by the fuel supply unit; and a controller for calculating the amount of NOx adsorbed by the catalytic converter. When the supply pressure of the reducing agent is almost zero, the controller prohibits calculation of NOx adsorption amount depending on the supply of the reducing agent, creates a rich state in a cylinder, carries out calculation of NOx adsorption amount depending on the created rich state, and causes release and reduction of the adsorbed NOx.

Abstract: A working medium supply controller in heat exchanger comprising means (M1) for predicting a reference supply amount (Gsteam_set) of working medium in the future based on the detection values of heating medium measuring sensors (S1, S2) and working medium measuring sensors (S3, S4), means (M2) for calculating variation in the quantity of heat (Qmas) of a heat exchanger tube per unit time, means (M3) for calculating a correction supply amount (dGsteam) of the working medium based on the variation in the quantity of heat (Qmas) calculated by the means (M2) for calculating variation in the quantity of heat, and means (M4) for calculating a target supply amount (dGsteam_target) of the working medium based on the reference supply (Gsteam_set) calculated by the means (M1) for predicting a reference supply and the correction supply amount (dGsteam) calculated by the means (M3) for calculating a correction supply amount.

Abstract: An exhaust system for an implement, especially hedge clippers, trimmers, brush cutters, chain saws and the like, driven by an internal combustion engine, comprising an exhaust pipe for receiving exhaust gas from the engine, wherein the exhaust pipe has an outlet end opening out into the atmosphere, and a circumferentially extending condensate-guiding element disposed on the internal wall of the exhaust pipe, wherein the condensate-guiding element narrows the flow cross-section of the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to control of a hydrostatic gearbox, comprising a hydraulic pump (2), provided for pumping in a first pump-side main line (5a) or a second pump-side main line (6a). The hydrostatic gearbox further comprises a hydraulic motor (3), connected to a first motor-side main line (5b) and a second motor-side main line (6b). The first pump-side main line (5a) and the second pump-side main line (6a) may be connected to the first motor-side main line (5b) or the second motor-side main line (6b) by means of a brake valve unit (19). The first motor-side main line (5b) or the second motor-side main line (6b), arranged downstream of the hydraulic motor (3), may be connected to a tank volume (12) in a throttled manner, depending on the pressure therein.

Abstract: A control system for a work machine having a plurality of removably attachable work tools is disclosed. The control system has a tool recognition device configured to generate a recognition signal corresponding to each of the removably attachable work tools, and at least one fluid actuator configured to move at least one of the plurality of removably attachable work tools. The control system also has at least one fluid sensor configured to generate a load signal and at least one operator interface device configured to generate a desired velocity signal. The control system further has a controller in communication with the tool recognition device, the at least one fluid actuator, the at least one fluid sensor, and the at least one input device. The controller is configured to command a velocity for the fluid actuator in response to the recognition signal, the load signal, and the desired velocity signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pump unit including at least one hydraulic pump with inlet and outlet ports, a pump case for accommodating the hydraulic pump having an opening through which the hydraulic pump is insertable, and a lid, called a center section, closing the pump case. The center section forms a pair of inlet/outlet passages communicating an end with the inlet and outlet ports of the hydraulic pump and an end opening through a pump case abutting surface of the center section, and a first charging passage by which hydraulic fluid is fed through the pump case abutting surface of the center section. At least one of the pump case and the center section communicates the first charging passage with the pair of inlet/outlet passages via a first hydraulic fluid feeding valve preventing the reverse flow into said first charging passage.

Abstract: A Stirling engine assembly (1) comprising a Stirling engine (4) having a head (8). A burner (7) surrounds the head and comprises a burner element on which a flame is sustained. The burner is fed with a combustible gas stream. A recuperator (20) preheats the gas stream with combustion products from the burner. A coolant circuit (32) is positioned to absorb heat, which is radiated from the back of the burner element away from the head, into a coolant stream separate from the gas stream.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.

Abstract: A turbocharger for a power system is provided. The turbocharger has a turbine and a housing enclosing the turbine. The housing has a first annular passageway and a second annular passageway. Both of the first and second annular passageways extend from an inlet of the housing to the turbine. The turbocharger also has a valve mechanism disposed within the inlet of the housing. The valve mechanism has a valve element pivotally attached to an outer portion of the housing. The valve element is movable between a first position at which exhaust flow through the first annular passageway is blocked and a second position at which exhaust flows through both of the first and second annular passageways.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) as well as in particular a guide apparatus (13) for an exhaust-gas turbocharger (1). The guide apparatus (13) comprises of a ring of guide vanes (8), which are pivotable on a vane bearing ring (12) by means of vane studs (18). The vane studs (18) are each attached torque proof to a vane lever (11). The vane levers (11) feature vane-lever-engagement-means (17, 10, 46, 47), which interact with unison-ring-engagement-means (16, 10, 57) of a unison ring (9) which is pivotable with respect to the vane bearing ring (12) in a way, that pivoting the unison ring (9) with respect to the vane bearing ring (12) results in a synchronous movement of all vane levers (11) and with these all guide vanes (8). The unison ring (9) is radially supported on axial bosses (14) of several vane levers (11).

Abstract: A method of generating power is disclosed wherein a liquid having a normal boiling point near the ambient temperature is placed in a pressure vessel, heat energy is gathered from a naturally occurring heat sources, such as by solar collectors or from hot springs, geothermal or other heat sources, and transmitted through conduction heat pipes to the liquid in the pressure vessel, and the liquid is thereby heated to the boiling point and vaporized. When a liquid is vaporized, its volume expands by several hundred times, creating a pressure sufficient for driving motors. This invention can be used in automobiles, motorcycles, generators, ships, homes, factories, and other suitable places to drive motors, thus reducing the use of petrochemical fuels.

Abstract: A method for generating power, comprising the steps of: a) providing a Rankine Cycle device that includes a plurality of turbo-generators, each including a turbine coupled with an electrical generator, and at least one of each of an evaporator, a condenser, and a refrigerant feed pump; b) disposing the one or more evaporators within an exhaust duct of a power plant of a marine vessel; c) operating the power plant; and d) selectively pumping refrigerant through the Rankine Cycle device.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a method and apparatus for generating power aboard a marine vessel is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a Rankine Cycle device that includes at least one of each of an evaporator, a turbo-generator that includes a turbine coupled with an electrical generator, a condenser, and a refrigerant feed pump; (b) disposing the one or more evaporators within an exhaust duct of a power plant of the marine vessel; (c) operating the power plant; and (d) selectively pumping refrigerant through the Rankine Cycle device, wherein refrigerant exiting the evaporator powers the turbine, which in turn powers the generator to produce power.

Abstract: A two stroke steam-to-vacuum engine comprises a plurality of cylinders (500, 502) each cylinder having a piston (504, 510), a piston rod (506, 512), and a steam chamber (508, 514), the piston rods connected for synchronous movement such that each piston is reciprocally moveable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. Admission of steam at 3-5 p.s.i. above atmospheric pressure into the steam chambers (508, 514) is controlled by steam valves (522, 524) and exposure of the steam chambers to a vacuum is controlled by vacuum valves (548, 550). Steam is supplied to the steam chambers (24, 38) through a boiler 520, a solar power source, or an alternative fuel of choice. An auxiliary vacuum tank (572) may be isolated from a primary vacuum tank (554) to replenish the vacuum in a condensate collector tank (560) after removal of condensate.

Abstract: The invention starts with a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine (12) and an auxiliary power supply device, which includes a fuel cell (50), wherein energy flows and/or media flows of the internal combustion engine (12) and the fuel cell (50) are coupled with one another, in which a cooling and heating circuit (10) is provided. It is proposed that the cooling and heating circuit (10) features a first partial circuit (26) and a second partial circuit (44), of which the first (26) is allocated to the internal combustion engine (12) and the second (44) to the fuel cell (50), and that the two partial circuits (26, 44) are connected with one another via a supply line (62) having a supply valve (66) and via return line (64) having a return valve (68).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inter alia to increase the energy and cost efficiency of a gas power plant or a thermal heat plant with CO2 capturing. The power plant comprises gas turbine plants (12,12?) comprising compressor units (13,13?) and turbine units (14,14?) and further comprises a combustor (10). The combustor (10) is working in principle with to separate gas part streams where one gas part stream flows internally through the flame tube (40) of the combustor (10), while the other gas part stream is flowing along the exterior of the flame tube (40). The first gas part stream comprises additional air and re-circulated, un-cleaned flue gas from the combustor (10), said gases being combusted together with fuel inside the flame tube (40). The second gas part stream comprises cleaned flue gas which is heated up at the exterior of the flame tube (40) while the flame tube (40) is cooled down. The invention comprises also a power plant, a combustor and a CO2 capture plant.

Abstract: A stall detection and recovery system (10) for a gas turbine engine (1) comprises surge detection means (50 for detecting an engine surge and providing a surge detection signal (154) for indicating said engine surge. The system also includes stall detection means to provide a stall detection signal (48) relating to a condition of gas flowing through the engine (1). The system (10) also includes stall recovery means (58) to receive the surge detection signal (154) and the stall detection signal. The stall recovery means (58) is arranged to control combustor operating means, whereby when the stall detection signal (48) indicates an engine stall, the stall recovery means controls the combustor operating means to effect recover from the stall.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vortex tube assembly. The vortex tube assembly has a compressed fluid gas inlet. When the compressed fluid circulates in the vortex tube, the compressed fluid forms a cold end on the vortex tube that expels cold thermal energy and a warm end on the vortex tube that expels warm thermal energy. The present invention also has an applicator attached to a vortex tube to distribute thermal energy from the vortex tube to a patient to increase or decrease at least a portion of the patient's temperature without damaging the patient's skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a freezer capable of preventing/restraining quality of foods from being deteriorated, freezing method, and frozen objects manufactured using the freezer and freezing method. The freezer 10 comprises a freezer main body 101, a cluster fragmenting device 1A for fragmenting water clusters contained in the objects 5, a loading part 7 for loading the objects 5, a heat exchanger 8 and a cold gas supply device. The cold gas supply device comprises a dehumidifying device 11 for dehumidifying a cold gas heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 8, and a fan 9 for-circulating dehumidified cold gas to maintain the inside of the freezer 101 in a dry state. Further, the cluster fragmenting device 1A includes plural magnetic field generating devices 2 that imparts magnetic fields to the objects 5 containing water and changes the strength of magnetic fields with time elapsed.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing an air conditioner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first wireless device connected to the air conditioner, and a second wireless device connected to a test terminal. The first wireless device transmits and receives test result information and test-related information based on a testing program installed in the test terminal in a local-area wireless communication manner, and the second wireless device transmits and receives the test-related information and test result information based on the testing program in the local-area wireless communication manner. Therefore, local-area wireless communication can be carried out between the air conditioner and the test terminal, thereby making it possible to significantly save trouble for installation of testing instruments, such as cables and a converter, and to significantly curtail costs and manpower for test work.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling fluids parameters in a heat exchanger. In one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling a heat exchanger system may include a first controller and a second controller. Each controller may control an actuator associated with a parameter of the heat exchanger system. Each controller may include a feedback gain and a cross coupling gain. The cross coupling gain may cross couple the system inputs to the actuators. The parameters are the temperature and the mass flow rate. The heat exchanges fluids are the heat transfer fluid and the controlled fluid.

Abstract: An air conditioning system (10) is provided for cooling a compartment (16) of a truck when the main engine is not running. The system (10) includes a variable speed compressor (20), a variable speed condenser fan (22), a variable speed evaporator blower (24), and a controller (14) configured to optimize the cooling capacity of the system (10) to the cooling requirements of the compartment (16) by selectively adjusting the speeds of the variable speed components (20,22,24).

Abstract: A controller comprises a first input that receives a signal indicating an energy consumption value of a compressor, a second input that receives a signal indicating an energy consumption value of a condenser fan, and an output that provides a control signal to the condenser fan. The controller also comprises a memory that stores a condenser set point, and a processor in communication with the input, output and memory and that modulates the condenser set-point to minimize energy consumption and controls the condenser fan based on the condenser set-point.

Abstract: A damper in a refrigeration system having a first compartment and a second compartment connectable through a passageway is provided. The damper comprises a damper door, a temperature responsive unit, and a heating element. The damper door is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The temperature responsive unit is operatively coupled to the damper door. The heating element is coupled to one end of the temperature responsive unit to conductively heat the temperature responsive unit when activated. The temperature responsive unit expands to move the damper door to the open position in response to conductive heating from the heating element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for controlling the capacity of an air conditioner and a control method using the same. The capacity control apparatus is configured in such a fashion that a 3-way or 4-way direction-switching member and a low-pressure equalizing solenoid valve are provided at a refrigerant path of the air conditioner having a pair of first and second compressors, so that the compression capacity of the air conditioner is adjusted into three stages of 100%, 60%, and 40% using the first and second compressors, enabling easy variable-capacity operation. This has the effect of considerably reducing energy consumption and of preventing wear of the first and second compressors via a rapid compensation of a pressure unbalance between both the compressors.

Abstract: An air conditioner for an automotive vehicle having a water-cooling type internal combustion engine includes: a first refrigerator; and an adsorption type refrigerator having adsorbent. The first refrigerator controls temperature of air to be blown into a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The adsorbent generates adsorption heat when the adsorbent adsorbs the medium, and desorbs the adsorbed medium when the adsorbent is heated by coolant water in the internal combustion engine. The air to be blown into the passenger compartment is heated by the adsorption heat of the adsorbent, and is cooled by evaporation latent heat of the medium.

Abstract: A headgear capable of sprinkling and cooling comprises at least a crown, a water pouch and a liquid dispenser. The front end of the peak is provided with an atomizing nozzle, which is connected with a connecting tube at one end. A water pouch provided at the inner rim of the crown is provided with a water outlet at the outer edge. The liquid dispenser includes a squeezing device, a switch, and batteries; all of the above elements are assembled and contained in a casing composed of an upper portion and a lower portion, and then installed at an upper position of the peak. The liquid dispenser is connected to the water outlet of the water pouch with its inlet end, and to the nozzle with its outlet end via a connecting tube. Accordingly, the water contained in the pouch can be transmitted by the liquid dispenser to the nozzle at the front end of the peak for praying purpose, thereby accomplishing a headgear capable of sprinkling and cooling.

Abstract: An air conditioning device for heating and/or an environment is provided. The air conditioning device includes a heat exchanging apparatus, a passage, and a corona discharge apparatus. The passage is in thermal communication the heat exchanging apparatus and extends between an inlet and an outlet. The corona discharge apparatus is disposed within the passage to draw a fluid from the environment into the passage through the inlet, move the fluid through the passage to permit the heat exchanger to remove or heat the fluid, and expel the fluid through the outlet into the environment. As such, the environment is cooled or heated. Embodiments of the present invention include package terminal air conditioners (PTACs), room air conditioners (RACs), and mini-split heating and cooling systems.

Abstract: A number of apparatii for condensing water from the atmosphere are described, whereby atmospheric air is drawn through an enclosed space and moisture condenses on plates or similar contained within the enclosed space and subsequently collected. Most of the apparatii include means to increase the flow of air through the enclosed space to increase the efficiency of moisture collection. A typical apparatus includes a body (11) supporting condenser plates (15) of conical or frusto-conical configuration. Extractor fans, the operation of which are controlled by humidity sensing switches and temperature sensors, provide the increased flow. To promote condensation, typically, cooling ducts (49) are provided through which air-conditioned cool air is passed.

Abstract: The indoor unit for an air conditioner comprises a cross flow fan, an indoor heat exchanger, an auxiliary pipe, an indoor fan motor, a motor cover section, a front drain pan, a rear drain pan, and a communication passage. The communication passage is arranged adjacent to the motor cover section along the rotational axis in a top plan view and serves to link the front drain pan and the rear drain pan together. The cross flow fan, the indoor fan motor and the communication passage are arranged such that in a top plan view they are positioned along the rotational axis in the following order: the cross flow fan, the indoor fan motor, and the communication passage.

Abstract: A system for producing drinking water includes an air-condensing device for generating water by condensing moisture contained in air, the air condensing device being disposed in a first case, a purifying part for filtering off impurities contained in the water generated by the air condensing means, the purifying part being disposed in a second case and connected to the air condensing device through a tube, and a water supply part for supplying the water purified by the purifying part to a user. The air condensing device and the water supply part are disposed in separated sets disposed at a difference place.

Abstract: An air conditioning system comprises an indoor unit in which a first refrigerant flows, a first tank connected to an outlet side refrigerant line of the indoor unit for sucking a first refrigerant, a second tank connected to an inlet side refrigerant line of the indoor unit and directly connected to the first tank at a position lower than the first tank for feeding back the first refrigerant stored in the first tank to the indoor unit, a connection line disposed between the first tank and the second tank, a pressure equalizing line disposed between the first tank and the second tank, a heat source cycle for cooling the first refrigerant inside the first tank by circulating a second refrigerant and heating the first refrigerant of the second tank, and a controller for controlling a plurality of switching valves installed at the connection line and the pressure equalizing line.

Abstract: An air conditioning system comprises a first tank connected to an outlet side refrigerant line of an indoor unit, a second tank disposed to be lower than the first tank, middle tank installed between the first tank and the second tank, a heat source cycle for depressurizing and cooling the first refrigerant inside the first tank by circulating a second refrigerant and heating the first refrigerant of the second tank, a middle tank cooling unit for feed back connected to an inlet side refrigerant line of the second tank among refrigerant lines of the heat source cycle, a middle tank heating unit for feed back connected to a refrigerant line between the first tank and the second tank among refrigerant lines of the heat source cycle, and a controller for selectively circulating the second refrigerant of the heat source cycle to the middle tank cooling unit for feed back or the middle tank heating unit for feed back.

Abstract: An agitator motor assembly is removable from a front of an ice dispenser for servicing, thereby eliminating the need to gain entrance into a storage bin to uncouple the agitator motor assembly from an agitator bar assembly. The ice dispenser includes the storage bin having a port, the agitator bar assembly disposed within the storage bin, and the agitator motor assembly mounted to a front of an exterior portion of the bin. A shaft of the agitator motor assembly engages the agitator bar assembly through the port, such that the agitator motor assembly rotates the agitator bar assembly when powered. The agitator motor assembly further includes a fastening device that passes through a bore in the shaft and engages the agitator bar assembly, thereby coupling the agitator motor assembly to the agitator bar assembly. A method for removing the agitator motor assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An ice making device having a water supply unit for controlling a water supply to an ice making unit is disclosed, wherein the water supply unit comprises: a water pipe connected to a water supply source so that water supply nozzles can be arranged adjacent to an upper side of the ice making unit; and a valve member so disposed as to open and shut off the water pipe. The valve member is so disposed as to be controlled in opening and shutting off by a control switch, and more preferably, so disposed as to be restrictively controlled in opening time by a timer. The water pipe may be so mounted as to be connected to a water supply source outside of a refrigerator, or may be so mounted as to be connected to a water supply tank attachably and detachably equipped inside the refrigerator. The water pipe may be mounted with a pump for an easy water supply.

Abstract: A frozen food appliance for making and dispensing frozen food products comprising a base, a removable container adapted to be chilled in a conventional freezer and then replaced into the base, a dispensing nozzle and associated control lever, an automatic scraper, auger and paddle for delivering frozen food product from the container and out of the dispensing spout, and a toppings dispenser for automatically delivering toppings to the frozen food product while or after the frozen food product is being dispensed.

Abstract: A bag-in-box container 1 has a box 10 forming a relatively rigid outer casing with top, bottom and side walls, 11, 12, 13 and 14. An inner liner 15 provides a bag formed of a flexible material with a liquid outlet 16 extending through an opening in the casing. The side walls of the outer casing are formed to provide at least one further opening 18 adjacent to the bottom of the container. A cooler is also provided to cool the contents of the container 1. The cooler has a support surface 21 for supporting the container and a cooling system which includes at least one cooling probe 23 mounted to project generally parallel to the support surface for insertion through the opening or openings 18 between the bag and the box.

Abstract: A thermally-insulated reservoir 9 for a dispenser in which liquid is supplied from a bottle to a discharge outlet via a reservoir, has an inner wall 23 and an outer wall 24 defining a sealed and evacuated heat-insulating cavity 30 at least partially surrounding a liquid space 22. In one application of the invention the reservoir takes the form of a cooling vessel with the thermal means provided by a cooling coil 26. The invention may also be applied to reservoirs which form a hot tank with the thermal means provided by an electrical heating element.

Abstract: A chilled beverage dispenser has a “holeless” bowl and uses a cradle evaporator to achieve cooling of the beverage. In one exemplary embodiment, the cradle evaporator comprises three panels—a bottom panel and two side panels, the side panels being bolted or similarly fastened to the edges of the bottom panel in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the bottom panel. The bottom and side panels each define a continuous and sinuous channel, which carries a cooling medium. The dispenser bowl preferably is constructed of a thin-walled plastic, such that when the dispenser bowl is received in the cradle evaporator, heat transfer is achieved through the bottom wall and portions of the side walls of the bowl.

Abstract: A cooling air guide unit for a walk-in refrigerator includes a mounting part comprising a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface and a cooling air blowing part. The first and second mounting surface of the mounting part are tilted with respect to each other by a predetermined angle, and the cooling air blowing part is installed on the second mounting surface of the mounting part. The mounting part further includes a bottom interface surface, a first side interface surface, and a second side interface surface. The first and second mounting surface are rectangular and meet each other along an edge. The bottom interface surface, the first side interface surface, and the second side interface surface of the mounting part connect the remaining three edges of the first and second mounting surface, forming a shape of wedge. The cooling air blowing unit includes a fan and a safety grid, preferably made of plastic.

Abstract: A food container and refrigerator having the same are disclosed, by which a content accommodated in the food container is facilitated to be taken out of food container. The present invention includes a main body having an entrance on a topside of the main body, a cover opening or closing the entrance of the main body, and a locking unit having one side connected to the main body and the other side detachably engaged with an upper part of the cover to prevent the cover from being opened.

Abstract: A shot glass system has means for holding frozen water, i.e. ice against the alcohol-retaining walls comprising circumferential detents and lips placed within a chamber which is formed adjacent the walls.

Abstract: Substantially cylindrical objects moving mainly by gravity in plural merging pathways merge without jamming or gridlock when the merging pathways are arranged such that objects in a non-delivering pathway merge into a delivering pathway only laterally whereby objects in the delivering pathway prevent merging of objects from the non-delivering pathway. The arrangement can be used in an wearable, insulated backpack for delivering beverages.