Abstract: In an optical connector, a holding member is coupled to a ferrule and attached to a housing. The ferrule has a flange portion brought into contact with the contact surface. The ferrule is adapted to receive an optical fiber. The housing has a contact surface and an engaging surface faced inward with respect to each other in an optical axis direction. The holding member includes a cylindrical main body for receiving the ferrule inserted therein, a first engaging portion connected to the main body and engaged with the engaging surface, and a second engaging portion connected to the main body and engaged with the flange portion, the second engaging portion being elastically deformable.

Abstract: A method for assembling an optical fiber connector comprising providing a one piece housing comprising a tailpiece and a body defining a forward first end, a rearward second end and a passage extending longitudinally therebetween, inserting a spring element into the passage through the forward first end, inserting a subassembly comprising a ferrule, a ferrule holder and a lead-in tube into the passage through the forward first end, maintaining the spring within the passage between a shoulder defined by the one piece housing and a flange of the ferrule holder, and inserting a subassembly retainer into the passage through the forward first end.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical transmitter for transmitting an optical signal using an optical fiber as a transmission medium. The optical transmitter comprises: a substrate having a through hole; and a light-emitting element disposed on a rear surface of the substrate and having a light-emitting portion. The through hole has an inner wall. The through hole has an inside diameter increasing from a rear surface side of the substrate toward a front surface side thereof. The light-emitting element is disposed so that the light-emitting portion is exposed within the through hole. The light-emitting portion radiates light beams toward a front surface of the substrate. The through hole is such that part of the light beams goes out the through hole without being reflected, and that the other light beams go out the through hole after being reflected from the inner wall thereof.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for obtaining identification information about fiber optic components and optical assemblies in a non-invasive manner. The present invention includes optical subassemblies (“OSAs”), and optical assemblies incorporating the OSAs where the OSAs comprise means, such as fluorescent material, for producing a fluorescent identification emission having a predetermined spectral signature that provides identification information describing the particular OSA, a component of the OSA, or the optical assembly. The present invention further includes methods for manufacturing fiber optic components to include fluorescent material providing identification information describing the fiber optic component.

Abstract: An apparatus including a heat sink compatible with a rail, the heat sink including two engagement windows that align with a corresponding pair of rail engagement windows when the apparatus is positioned in the rail. A handle engaged with the heat sink, the handle to enable a retention position and a retraction position of the apparatus. A first latch and a second latch laterally opposed and positioned within a first cavity and a second cavity, respectively, of the heat sink.

Abstract: An improved disconnect structure for SFP optical transceiver modules uses a slide 21 that travels relative to the module housing over a limited range. The slide 21 has operating pieces 28 which are elastically displaceable to elastically displace a spring plate 18 of the cage in a direction to release the locked state. The slide initially moves relative to the module housing to deflect the spring plate downwardly and release the locked state. When the slide then reaches the end of its range of motion relative to the module housing, further withdrawal of the slide pulls the module housing along with it, removing the module form the cage.

Abstract: The optical pluggable transceiver according to the present invention has features of a good heat dissipating function with a simplified configuration thereby reducing the cost of not only the component used but also the process itself. The transceiver of the present invention comprises a resin frame, an optical subassembly, a electronic substrate, both mounted on the frame, a heat dissipating member, made of metal, for conducting and radiating heat generated by the electronic circuit on the substrate, and a metal cover for putting these frame, subassembly, substrate, and heat dissipating member therein. A greater part of the surface of the heat dissipating member exposes from the cover, accordingly, the efficiency for radiating heat may be improved. Moreover, these members of the frame, the optical subassembly, the substrate, the heat dissipating member, and the cover are assembled only by fitting without screwing or gluing.

Abstract: A bidirectional optical transceiver includes a wavelength-selecting filter, an optical fiber, a transmitting module, and a receiving module. The wavelength-selecting filter is placed on an optical axis, passes a first optical signal therethrough, and reflects a second optical signal perpendicularly to the traveling path of the second optical signal. The optical fiber has a face that is opposite to the wavelength-selecting filter and is inclined at an angle of ? with respect to a normal line perpendicular to the optical axis. The transmitting module is placed on the optical axis in opposition to the optical fiber with respect to the wavelength-selecting filter and has a light source for generating the first optical signal and outputting the generated first optical signal to the wavelength-selecting filter at an inclined angle with respect to the optical axis.

Abstract: A shunt voltage regulator for a processor is disposed on the processor package. The shunt voltage regulator responds to AC transients. One embodiment includes a DC power converter voltage regulator that is disposed off the processor package, and that is optimized for DC power conversion. Another embodiment includes a method of improving fabrication yield for a packaged processor.

Abstract: A first attaching base member is fixed to a camera arranging place. A second attaching base member is attached to the first attaching base member. The first attaching base member and the second attaching base member form an internal wiring chamber for passing camera wiring therethrough. The second attaching base member is connected to the first attaching base member by a hinge portion so as to be opened and closed. Plural hinge portions are arranged so as to open and close the second attaching base member in plural directions. Thus, an attaching construction work can be easily made. Further, an external appearance image can be improved.

Abstract: The heat developing apparatus heats and conveys a film with a heat developing photosensitive material coated on one side of a supporting substrate and makes a latent image formed on the film visible, which includes a first zone composed of stationary guides 51b and 52b having a heater and opposing rollers 51a and 52a for pressing the film against the stationary guides and a second zone 53 composed of a stationary guide 53b having a heater and another guide 53a forming a predetermined guide gap with the stationary guide, wherein the guide gap of the second zone is 3 mm or less.

Abstract: A coating and developing system includes a resist film forming unit block and antireflection film forming unit blocks stacked up in layers to form a resist film and an antireflection film underlying the resist film and an antireflection film overlying the resist film in a small space. The coating and developing system can cope with a case where antireflection films are formed and a case where any antireflection film is not formed. Film forming unit blocks, namely, a TCT layer, a COT layer and a BCT layer, and developing unit blocks, namely, DEV layers, are stacked up in layers in a processing block. The TCT layer, the COT layer and the BCT layer are used selectively in the case where antireflection films are formed and where no antireflection film is formed. The coating and developing system is controlled by a simple carrying program.

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus includes a carriage for reciprocal movement while carrying a recording head for effecting recording by ejecting ink; a platen for supporting recording material at a position opposed to the recording head; a changing member for changing a distance between the recording head and the platen; a detecting member, provided on the carriage, for detecting recording positional deviation by reading a pattern recorded on a recording material by the recording head; a member to be detected that is movable with an operation of the changing member; and a discriminating unit for discriminating a distance between the recording head and the platen by detecting a state of the member to be detected by the detecting member.

Abstract: The invention provides an image forming apparatus and an image forming method which can correct displacement of a forming position of an image with high accuracy even when a recording medium is strained into an arbitrary shape. Positional information representing positions of each of multiple locating holes made in advance on a printed wire board (PWB) is obtained by a camera, a forming area of a wiring pattern image on the PWB is virtually divided into multiple quadrilateral areas on the basis of the positional information, in each divided area, raster data showing the image is converted so that, when it is assumed that there is no strain on the PWB, a formed wiring pattern image is matched to an image formed on a corresponding divided area, and, on the basis of the raster data after conversion, the image is formed on the PWB.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a printer including an actuation member are disclosed.

Abstract: Print sheets 7 stacked up are inserted into a package member 8 so that the sheets 7 in this state can be set in a printer together with the package member 8. The package member 8 is provided with an identification mark 31 while the printer is equipped with a reflective sensor so that the identification mark 31 will be placed in a reading area of the reflective sensor only when the sheet package 9 is loaded in the printer in a correct direction.

Abstract: A thermal printer unit is disclosed that comprises a main body module, a platen module, and a thermal head module. The platen module is detachably connected to the main body module. The thermal head module is detachably connected to the main body module and the platen module. When the thermal printer unit is installed in a POS device, the platen module is disengaged and separated from the main body module. When the thermal printer unit is installed in a label printer, the thermal head module is disengaged and separated from the main body module.

Abstract: A caulk applicator attachable to a caulk delivery apparatus. The caulk applicator comprises an applicator body having a retainer bracket and a scraper element, wherein the retainer bracket is attachable to the caulk delivery apparatus. An applicator wheel is rotatably mounted to the applicator body and has a fluid application surface, wherein the fluid application surface is engageable with the scraper element.

Abstract: A cosmetic case capable of opening and/or closing a content outlet contains a tint-care cosmetic which is discharged by utilizing a cap of the cosmetic case. The cosmetic case includes a content outlet formed to align in parallel to the opening portion of the case, an opening/closing regulating member, an outer body which is located outside the opening/closing regulating member and connected to the opening portion of the case, a nozzle lip connected to the upper portion of the outer body and a cap to protect the nozzle tip.

Abstract: This invention provides a padfolio, portfolio or other foldable business accessory that is organized with three hinged leaves (including two main leaves and one overriding leaf that folds over the main leaves when closed together) that may be unfolded and laid flat to expose various internal elements within an overall interior. The elements are organized so that a notepad is provided in a center leaf, while one of the opposing side leaves include a raised clock base having a well or recess for securing a clock having a folding stand that can be raised into an angled, standing position from a flat position. One main leaf also includes a support base that removably supports a personal digital assistant (PDA), that is normally secured flat against the leaf, but that can be hinged upwardly into at least one adjustable angled position whereby the PDA is tilted for easier viewing whilst working in another area of the padfolio, such as the notepad. In this manner, it is more accessible and easier to use.

Abstract: A method for reducing tire to road noise generated by vehicles on a road surface comprises generating a pseudorandom unique line pattern, providing said pattern as transverse grooves disposed in the road surface, said grooves being randomized according said line pattern as to one or more of position, frequency, and depth so as to spread the noise spectrum thereby reducing the amplitude or volume of noise generated at any single frequency and are capable of dramatic reductions in noise generated by high speed traffic on roadways. It can be implemented by conventional construction practice at little or no additional cost and eliminates the need for costly structures such as noise barrier fencing in residential areas.

Abstract: A portable flood-barrier-system can include a portable block of substantial mass; and a deflatable bladder, a first portion of which is disposed on a substrate; the block being disposed at least partly on the first portion of the bladder so as to releasably compress the first portion between the block and the substrate and so releasably hold the first portion therebetween due to friction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for completing the commissioning of a subsea pipeline by purging with a compressed gas to dewater and dry the line wherein the operation is done on the seabed. More specifically, the method is carried out with a subsea vechicle (hereinafter “SV”) that powers pumps located on the seabed or are carried by the SV to inject/remove chemical, dewater, and dry, the pipeline. The present invention may be part of the commissioning of a new or old pipeline or a new portion of a pipeline in which a purging of the line with a compressed gas and drying of the line is required. After commissioning, product flows through the pipeline.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in offshore oil or gas production in which a plurality of vertical stabilizing columns are supported on a submerged horizontal water entrapment plate is provided to support minimum offshore oil and gas production facilities above a subsea wellhead, or subsea processing facilities, or a submarine pipeline, and whose main function is to provide power or chemicals or to perform other operations such as compression, injection, or separation of water, oil and gas. The apparatus is maintained in the desired location by a plurality of mooring lines anchored to the sea-bed. The respective size and shape of the columns and water entrapment plate are designed to provide sufficient buoyancy to carry the weight of all equipment on the minimum floating platform and mooring lines, umbilical and risers attached to it, and to minimize the platform motion during normal operations.

Abstract: A soil reinforced retaining wall for an earthen formation is provided by embedding planar soil reinforcing mats in the formation at vertically spaced intervals and securing face mats between the soil reinforcing mats. The face mats include fingers extending distally from the edges thereof for engagement with opposite sides of a complimental face mat, whereby the mats are held in general vertical alignment. Certain of the fingers are of a gently curved configuration to frictionally hold edge portions of the face mats in spaced relationship for compression toward one another to accommodate settlement of the earthen formation, without bulging of the face mats. An L-shaped starter mat is engaged within a recess formed at the foot of the formation to provide an upstanding portion engaged with the lowermost is face mat to hold the mat in a generally vertical orientation. A tail is provided on the uppermost face mat for embedment within the backfill to cap the wall.

Abstract: In a ball end mill, cutting can be carried out with high precision, and abrasion or breakage of the cutting blade can be reduced. The ball end mill is provided with a cutting blade section having a cutting blade, which is U-shaped in front view, at the end section of a shank. The cutting blade is provided on a flat surface deviated by a predetermined distance from the shank axis, and comprises blade faces having rake faces, which become negative angles at the time of cutting. In cross-section intersecting the cutting blade, all the blade faces have the same shape.

Abstract: A throw-away insert includes: an upper surface; a bottom surface; two side surfaces formed with upper side surfaces and lower side surfaces; two end surfaces; four nose sections formed at the corners of the upper surface; a main cutting section formed from a ridge line positioned at the intersection between the upper side surface and the upper surface; a secondary cutting section formed from a linear ridge line positioned at the intersection between the end surface and the upper surface; and an axial support surface formed from a section of the end surface. The upper side surface is projected outward more than the lower side surface.

Abstract: A high-speed milling cutter has a tool parent body and one or more plate-shaped cutting inserts with a convex, approximately arc-shaped cutting edge. The insert(s) is/are fastened in an insert seat of the tool parent body. Mating elements with mutual contact surfaces for absorbing the centrifugal forces occurring during use are provided in each case between insert seat and cutting insert. The contact surface of the first mating element is designed in the shape of a circular arc, approximately concentrically to the cutting edge. The contact surface of the second mating element is likewise designed in the shape of a circular arc, approximately concentrically to the cutting edge, or consists of at least two contact zones which lie on an imaginary circular arc, approximately concentrically to the cutting edge, the contact surface or the imaginary circular arc coinciding with the contact surface of the first mating element.

Abstract: A suction device that is used with a power drilling tool for aspirating material removable during operation of the drilling tool, and which includes a suction head (20) displaceable relative to the drilling tool (2) in a direction opposite a drilling direction (B) of the drilling tool (2), and an aeration device (22) fixedly connected by a suction conduit with the suction head (20) for joint displacement therewith.

Abstract: A mechanism and method for providing base end plunge router depth adjustment, such as when a router is utilized with a router table. The apparatus and method of the present invention permits accurate and efficient depth adjustment when utilizing a router with a router table. A router depth adjustment device includes an adjustment knob and indexer, so users are provided with the ability for measured depth adjustment.

Abstract: The tool exhibits a first tool part (2) and a second tool part (3), which possess a common axis of rotation (A). The first tool part (2) is provided with an alignment pin (4) and exhibits at its root an annular surface (5). The second tool part (3) possesses an axial bore (7) to receive the alignment pin (4) and an annular surface (6), which is capable of being tensioned against the annular surface (5) of the first tool part (2). Tensioning structures (8, 9, 10) serve for the axial tensioning of the two tool parts (2, 3) to one another. The tensioning structures (8, 9, 10) exhibit three retaining screws (8, 9, 10) arranged distributed around the periphery of the second tool part (3), which retaining screws are each screwed radially into a threaded bore (12, 13, 14) of the second tool part (3) and each engage in a radial bore (21, 22, 23) of the alignment pin (4).

Abstract: A flexible cargo bed tie-down system allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. One embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle having a side wall construction enclosing a cargo bed at a side of the cargo bed. The side wall construction includes an outer portion which runs generally vertically at an outer portion of the vehicle, and a top portion which runs generally horizontally from the outer portion toward a longitudinal center of the vehicle. A tie-down rail is mounted adjacent to the top portion such that a part of the top portion overhangs at least a portion of the tie-down rail. The tie-down rail is configured to accept a tie-down fitting and includes a slotted opening generally aligned with an interior edge of the top portion.

Abstract: An arrangement for the attachment or detachment of a loader assembly or similar implement from a tractor includes a first member adapted to be received by a tractor, a second member adjustably connected to the first member, the second member adapted to receive the implement, and a third member also adapted to be received by the tractor, the third member mounted to the first member for movement between first and second positions relative to the tractor, movement of the third member from its first position into its second position causing transformation of the third member into an upright portion that assists in stabilization of the first and second members and the implement against the ground.

Abstract: A wind turbine is provided having a lidar wind speed measurement apparatus for achieving wind control. The lidar apparatus is arranged to scan the area in front of the wind turbine so as to generate a measurement of the wind speed across the wind field. The lidar apparatus may be located in the hub of the wind turbine and the look direction inclined away from the rotational axis so that rotation of the hub ensures scanning. Preferably the lidar apparatus has a plurality of look directions so as to increase the scanning rate. This may be achieved by having a number of dedicated lidar systems and/or by using multiplexed lidars. Measurement of the wind field allows improved control of the wind turbine giving efficiency and reduced wear benefits.

Abstract: A control lever for the pitch angle of a blade in a turbomachine, said lever having a first end intended to be mounted on a blade pivot so as to rotate it and a second end comprising a cylindrical peg for mounting on a control annulus, this peg being fixed by crimping of one of its ends in an orifice of the second end of the lever and comprising an annular flange to which is applied the second end of the lever, wherein stress distribution means are interposed between the second end of the lever and the crimped end of the peg.

Abstract: A supporting frame with locating function mainly includes a supporting portion and a plurality of connecting portions. The supporting portion is provided at a central area with a plurality of hollow spaces, and is connected at an upper side to a fan and at a lower side to a radiator. The supporting portion is provided on a rim area with fixing holes, via which fastening elements are extended to connect the supporting portion to the radiator. Each of the connecting portions includes an axially extended connecting hole, in which a locating mechanism is received. The connecting portion is connected at an upper side to the supporting portion, and at a lower side to a main board via screwing and elastic elements of the locating mechanism. With the supporting frame, the fan and the radiator can be quickly assembled to the main board.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a root, a tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and opposed pressure and suction sidewalls extending generally along a radial axis. The airfoil includes a tip cap extending between the pressure and suction sidewalls; and spaced-apart suction-side and pressure-side tip walls extending radially outward from the tip cap to define a tip cavity therebetween. The pressure-side tip wall includes a continuously concave curved arcuate portion, at least a section of which extends circumferentially outward from a radial axis of the airfoil. At least a portion of the pressure-side tip wall is recessed from the pressure sidewall to define an outwardly facing tip shelf, such that the pressure-side tip wall and the tip shelf define a trough therebetween.

Abstract: A turbine vane usable in a turbine engine and having at least one cooling system. The cooling system may include at least one convergent flow channel for receiving air from a shroud assembly. The cooling system may also include impingement channels in a leading edge cavity for impinging a cooling fluid against an inner surface of a leading edge of the turbine vane. The cooling system may also include a serpentine cooling path for removing heat from aft sections of the turbine vane proximate to the trailing edge of the turbine vane. The cooling system may also include a divergent leading edge cavity. Exterior film cooling is not needed to safely operate a turbine vane according to this invention.

Abstract: An impeller includes a hub and at least one blade. In this case, the hub has at least one balancing portion disposed on hub and arranged with respect to a center of the hub. The balancing portion has at least one corner. The blades are disposed around the hub. In addition, a fan including the impeller is also provided. The impeller and the fan can enhance the rotation stability. As a result, the product reliability and lifetime can be increased. Furthermore, the impeller and the fan facilitate the balancing object to be separated from the tool at the corner.

Abstract: Each of blades of a multi-blade centrifugal blower is provided with a taper portion, which is arranged at an inside periphery at least at the side of one rotation-shaft-direction end of the blade and tapers from the side of other rotation-shaft-direction end of the blade toward the side of the one rotation-shaft-direction end. The taper portion is positioned at a rotation-direction front side with respect to a back portion disposed at the side of the other rotation-shaft-direction end of the blade. Each of inlet angles throughout the taper portion is set in a range from 55° to 74°. Therefore, air flowing speed at an outlet of an impeller wheel is uniformed throughout the blade width. Work capacity and efficiency of the impeller wheel are increased, while noise is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a blowing apparatus for refrigerators. The blowing apparatus includes a centrifugal fan. The centrifugal fan comprises a hub plate connected to a shaft of the motor, a plurality of blades attached to the hub plate in the radial direction of the hub plate for forcing cool air to flow, and a ring-shaped shroud connected to ends of the blades. The ratio of the inner diameter of the centrifugal fan, formed through connection of the inner ends of the blades, to the outer diameter of the centrifugal fan, formed through connection of the outer ends of the blades, is 0.63±0.01. With the blowing apparatus for refrigerators according to the present invention, flow loss is minimized. Consequently, the present invention has the effect that energy consumption is reduced, noise is decreased, and thus the refrigerator is quietly operated.

Abstract: Easy to attach and detach blades for overhead ceiling fans. A first version has a ceiling fan blade with keyhole slots that fit over flat topped fasteners on a mounting arm. Pulling the blade away from the arm locks the slots to the fasteners. A second version is similar to the first and has a decorative bottom cover having snappable tapered protrusions which attach through the keyholes and into mateable through-holes in the mounting arm connection. The third version has a protruding end portion of the blade that fits into a slot in the mounting arm where spring loaded pistons press into grooves in the protrusion end portion of the blade. Latching handles allow users to manually move the pistons. A fourth version has a slot in the blade which fits about a mateable housing in the mounting arm where opposing spring loaded pistons press into interior wall grooves in the slot of the blade.

Abstract: Low-noise airfoils and methods of reducing noise. One embodiment provides an aerodynamic member that includes two body portions coupled to each other. The second body portion includes a plurality of airfoil members in a fixed relationship with each other. Optionally, the airfoil members may define an open end of the second body portion. In the alternative, the member can include a third body portion that has an airfoil shape and that is coupled to the second body portion opposite the first body portion. Preferably, the first portion, the airfoil members, and third portion are 12%, 8%, and 2% thickness/chord airfoils respectively. Further, the aerodynamic member may be a rotor blade on a tandem helicopter. Another embodiment provides a cambered airfoil with two coupled body portions one of which has air foil members. One of the body portions includes a slot there through with airfoil members on opposite sides of the slot.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a power system component for a work machine. The power system component may include a wheel having one or more free-form welded members. The wheel may include a front end, a back end, and a central, axial spine member extending from the front end to the back end. The wheel may also include an outer shell adjacent the spine member at the front end, extending toward the back end, and flaring radially away from the spine member near the back end. The outer shell may include a front surface, a back surface, and one or more protrusions extending from the front surface. The wheel may further include at least one void defined between the spine member and the back surface of the outer shell and at least one reinforcing structure connecting the outer shell with a portion of the spine member between the front end and the back end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of mounting a wind turbine at a mounting location, said method comprising the steps of providing a foundation (33A, 33B), said foundation comprising a foundation body and pre-fitted upper attachment means vibrating at least a part of the foundation into the earth by transferring of vibrations into the structure of the foundation, mounting at least a part of said wind turbine to said upper attachment means (12) of said foundation. According to the invention, large scale wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines, may be transported and mounted at the site in a cost-effective and expedient way.

Abstract: Device for varying the delivery pressure of a jet washer comprising a positive-displacement pump operated by a single-phase electric motor powered by alternating current and having a delivery nozzle of predetermined cross-section, and electronic means for controlling and regulating the motor feed voltage to vary its speed of rotation.

Abstract: The filter housing has a filter outlet portion with a central filter outlet passage. The outlet portion includes a terminal end portion defining a filter nozzle. The filter nozzle forms a nozzle passage between the filter nozzle and the pump housing. The nozzle passage communicates with an annular recess formed in the filter outlet portion. The annular recess receives return bypassed hydraulic fluid from a regulator valve for distribution into an inlet stream of fluid flowing through the filter outlet passage. The inlet stream velocity is increased which increases the pressure at the pump inlet. The increased pressure at the pump inlet allows the pump to operate at higher speeds without cavitation.

Abstract: In a piston type compressor, a housing includes a cylinder head which defines a discharge chamber and a cooling chamber. The cooling chamber located adjacent to the discharge chamber surrounds the discharge chamber. The housing also defines a suction chamber, a compression chamber, and a crank chamber. The cooling chamber is isolated from the suction chamber. Gas is introduced from outside of the housing into the suction chamber. A rotary shaft is rotatably supported in the housing. The cam is accommodated in the crank chamber. A piston is operatively coupled to the rotary shaft through the cam. Rotation of the rotary shaft is converted to reciprocation of the piston. A seal member shuts communication between the cooling chamber and an atmosphere outside the compressor to seal an inside of the cylinder head. An introducing passage interconnects the cooling chamber and the crank chamber.

Abstract: An oil pump for an automatic transmission includes a pump body having a pump chamber, a pump cover disposed so as to oppose to the pump body, an inner rotor disposed in the pump chamber and driven by a driving force from a torque converter and an outer rotor meshed with the inner rotor. The pump body includes a pump suction port, a pump discharge port a first oil, passage for supplying oil from a oil pan to the pump suction port, a second oil passage for returning excess oil of a first regulator to the first oil passage and a third oil passage having an outlet port for returning excess oil of a second regulator to the pump suction port.

Abstract: A single piece offset mounting foot is positioned between the compressor and the floor of a cabinet for the compressor. The offset mounting foot has a main body having a geometric shape with a top and bottom surface connected by sidewalls that form a perimeter. A depression in the top surface receives a compressor and is offset in the direction of one of the sidewalls. A plurality of substantially equally spaced legs extend outward from the main body. The thickness of the offset mounting foot may be substantially uniform through the main body. The profile of the top surface in the main body is substantially concave forming a bowl-like surface that transitions smoothly from a minimum within the concave surface or concavity to a maximum in the direction toward the periphery and in the direction away from the center of the concavity. The bottom surface of the main body is configured or profiled to contact the floor or base of the cabinet into which the compressor is to be installed.