Abstract: A method of controlling an air conditioner in a hybrid car includes the steps of operating a blower at a low level after initial startup, controlling the blower for a predetermined time during idle-stop, maintaining a compressor duty to zero, and activating an air conditioner indicator during idle-stop. In the step of controlling a blower for a predetermined time during idle-stop, an operation mode may be automatically switched from a fresh mode to a recycle mode.

Abstract: A refrigerant cycle device having an ejector includes a first evaporator for evaporating refrigerant flowing out of the ejector, a first passage portion for guiding refrigerant to a refrigerant suction port of the ejector, a throttle unit located in the first passage portion, a second evaporator located in the first passage portion downstream of the throttle unit, a bypass passage portion for guiding hot gas refrigerant from a compressor into the second evaporator, a bypass opening and closing unit provided in the bypass passage portion. Furthermore, a second passage portion is branched from the bypass passage portion downstream of the bypass opening and closing unit, and a flow control unit is provided in the second passage portion to prevent a flow of refrigerant from the first evaporator to the second evaporator through the second passage portion. Therefore, defrosting of both the first and second evaporators can be suitably performed.

Abstract: A structure for sensing refrigerant flow rate in a compressor. The structure includes a passage forming member, a restriction hole, a differential pressure-type flow rate sensor, and a partition plate. The compressor includes a housing connected to an external refrigerant circuit via a refrigerant passage. The passage forming member is connected to an outer surface of the housing and forms a part of the refrigerant passage. The restriction hole divides the refrigerant passage into an upstream passage and a downstream passage. The upstream passage is formed in either the housing or the passage forming member. The sensor is provided in the passage forming member and detects pressure in the upstream passage and pressure in the downstream passage to sense flow rate of refrigerant in the refrigerant passage. The partition plate is disposed between the housing and the passage forming member. The restriction hole is formed in the partition plate to extend through the partition plate.

Abstract: A system and method is provided to control and operate a compressor to have two or more discrete output capacities in response to an outdoor temperature measurement. During operation of the compressor in an air conditioning or cooling mode, the compressor has a first output capacity in response to the outdoor temperature being greater than a first temperature setpoint and the compressor has a second output capacity in response to the outdoor temperature being less than a second temperature setpoint. During operation of the compressor in a heating mode, the compressor has different output capacities based on the outdoor ambient temperature.

Abstract: A climate control system (10) for a cab/berth of a vehicle, comprises a climate control circuit (12) in which a first refrigerant circulates between at least an energy accumulator (20) in which an accumulator refrigerant is in heat exchange with the first refrigerant, a radiator (22) in the cab/berth to adjust a temperature of the cab/berth, and a heat-exchange unit (23). A refrigeration circuit (14) is provided for submitting a second refrigerant to a refrigeration cycle. An evaporation stage (43) is in heat-exchange relation with the heat-exchange unit (23) of the climate control circuit (12) such that the second refrigerant absorbs heat from the first refrigerant.

Abstract: The solar-powered air conditioning system is a low cost, environmentally friendly system for cooling air through evaporative cooling. The system includes a motor-driven fan for producing a directed air stream. A water delivery system is in communication with an external water supply and produces water droplets, which are delivered into the directed air stream. Evaporation of the water droplets within the directed air stream lowers the temperature of the directed air stream via evaporative cooling. The motor-driven fan is powered by at least one solar panel, which may be mounted on a water tank for holding the water supply of the water delivery system. Further, a rechargeable battery may be provided for providing power when the solar panel generates insufficient power.

Abstract: A pipe structure of an electric compressor has an electric compressor disposed in an engine compartment of a vehicle and configured to be driven by a battery power source to compress a refrigerant, a harness connecting portion disposed on an upper surface of the electric compressor and electrically connecting a harness to the electric compressor, and a pipe connecting portion disposed forward of the harness connecting portion and connecting an air conditioner pipe to the electric compressor. At least a part of the air conditioner pipe is disposed above the electric compressor and forward of the harness connecting portion.

Abstract: A domestic refrigerating appliance comprising a heat-insulated inner area, a refrigerating machine using a thermodynamic cycle for refrigerating the inner area, a vacuum pump and a first compartment which is separated from the inner area and which can be evacuated by means of the vacuum pump. The vacuum pump produces pressure inside the first compartment, said pressure being lower than the vapor pressure of water at the temperature of the compartment.

Abstract: A hybrid cooler with selectively applied water to one or more heat exchangers has one or more water feed channels above each heat exchanger to which water is to be applied constructed to provide a smooth film of water by a feed channel overflow edge and with means for suppression of waves, if any, in the channel.

Abstract: Hybrid dry cooler heat exchangers with one or more tube-fin heat exchange assemblies including at lease one such assembly wetted by water dropped on it with the first of such assembly stamped to provide arrays of slit/louver combinations breaking up water droplets and averting flight of droplets into a gas flowing between adjacent fins.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided with an airflow passage for an ice making compartment of the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, a main body has an opened side, and a door selectively closes the opened side of the main body. An ice making compartment is formed in the door, the ice making compartment being insulated from the outside and being kept at a low temperature. A duct is formed in the main body for exchanging cooling air with the ice making compartment, and a cooling air passage is formed at an outer surface of the ice making compartment to connect the duct with the ice making compartment. A switching unit closes the cooling air passage when the door is opened, and opens the cooling air passage when the door is closed. With this arrangement, the cooling air can be sufficiently supplied to the ice making compartment without the penetration of foreign substance.

Abstract: An ice tray assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The ice tray assembly is installed in a door of a refrigerator. The ice tray assembly allows water to be supplied from a water container to an ice tray only when the door is closed. To this end, the ice tray assembly includes a valve for opening and closing a channel through which the water is supplied from the water container to the ice tray which is operated in cooperation with the operation of the door. An inner space of a refrigerator main body and corresponding storage space is increased since the ice tray assembly is installed in the door. Further, because water fed from the water container to the ice tray is controlled according to the operation of the door, water is not spilt from the ice tray when the door is operated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a refrigerator having an ice-making unit wherein the coupling structure of a cover to open and close an ice-making compartment is improved such that a user can easily attach and detach the cover to and from the ice-making compartment. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator body having a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment defined therein, an ice-making compartment mounted at one side of the refrigerating compartment, the ice-making compartment having an opening formed at the front thereof, an ice-making compartment cover to open and close the opening of the ice-making compartment, a rotary lever mounted at the ice-making compartment cover, latching hooks rotatable along with the rotation of the rotary lever, and latching projections formed in a side wall of the ice-making compartment such that the latching hooks are coupled with the latching projections.

Abstract: A cryogenic fluid tank comprising an outer envelope (2) and an inner envelope (1), wherein the space between said envelopes is occupied by a multilayered insulation structure (3) wherein the inner envelope (1) is supported on a point of articulation (A) formed by a support structure (6) coupled to the outer envelope (2) and extending into the latter, wherein the point of articulation is located above the center of gravity (G) of the inner envelope. Applications: cryogenic fuel tanks in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a plurality of flattened, multi-channel heat exchange tubes of generally J-shape extending between an inlet header and an outlet header. Each heat exchange tube has a base bend that extends horizontally between the vertically extending relatively shorter leg, which is in fluid flow communication with the fluid chamber of the inlet header, and the vertically extending relatively longer leg, which is in fluid flow communication with the fluid chamber of the outlet header.

Abstract: The present invention provides an accumulator of an air conditioner, in which a coolant outlet pipe is a dual pipe with an internal pipe and an external pipe, a return cap is combined to the lower end of the dual pipe, and a gas coolant flows from the upper portion inside a tank through a gas coolant inlet between the internal pipe and the external pipe, turns into the internal pipe at the return cap, and then continues flowing through the gas coolant outlet to an outer pipe. Therefore, the accumulator can be manufactured from a small tank, so that it can be easily mounted in a small space with high liquid-vapor separating performance and pressure resistance.

Abstract: Refrigerant is circulated through an economized refrigeration system including a compressor, a gas cooler, a main expansion device, an economizer heat exchanger and an evaporator. After cooling, the refrigerant splits into an economizer flow path and a main flow path. Refrigerant in the economizer flow path is expanded to a low pressure and exchanges heat with the refrigerant in the main flow path in the economizer heat exchanger. The refrigerant in the main flow path is then expanded and heated in the evaporator and enters the compressor, completing the cycle. An accumulator positioned between the economizer heat exchanger and the compressor stores excess refrigerant in the system, regulating the amount of refrigerant in the system and the high pressure in the system. The amount of refrigerant in the accumulator is controlled by regulating the economizer expansion device.

Abstract: An evaporator includes a refrigerant inlet header section having a refrigerant inlet at a first end portion thereof and plural heat exchange tubes disposed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant inlet header section and connected at respective first end portions thereof to the refrigerant inlet header section. A flow-dividing control wall divides the refrigerant inlet header section interior into an upper space, into which a refrigerant flows through the refrigerant inlet, and a lower space, with which the heat exchange tubes communicate. A communication hole in the flow-dividing control wall at an end portion opposite the first end portion establishes communication between the spaces therethrough. A flow-division-adjusting hole communicating with the lower space formed at the first end portion of the refrigerant inlet header section allows the refrigerant to flow into the lower space therethrough without passing through the upper space.

Abstract: A flooded evaporator is provided which can remove floating mist more exactly resulting in that the refrigerant mist is prevented from being sucked into the compressor, and with which heat transfer between the medium to be cooled and refrigerant liquid is improved.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a refrigerant distribution device which eliminates a need for maintaining a certain length of a straight portion at an inflow tube to a distributor, and for adjusting lengths of capillary tubes to send a refrigerant to each flow path of the refrigerant of a heat exchanger, and which resolves an unevenness of a liquid refrigerant at a bend of the inflow tube due to a centrifugal force. A refrigerant distribution device according to the present invention including an inflow tube, which is connected to a distributor for distributing and providing a refrigerant in a gas-liquid two-phase state to a heat exchanger, wherein an upstream side of the inflow tube is in an approximately horizontal position and a downstream side of the inflow tube is bent to stand approximately at a right angle, includes a bend of the inflow tube, a longitudinal form of which is made of a combination of straight lines and is bent approximately at a right angle.

Abstract: A modular jewelry set capable of forming a variety of assemblies using some or all components includes a group of core components each having at least one manually actuable clasping mechanism on each end, at least one connector ring adapted to be engaged by more than one clasping mechanism at a time, and, preferably, at least one strand of which at least a portion of its length is elastic. One or more of each core component can be joined to the other either end-to-end or in parallel, using one or more rings to accept the clasps at the ends of the components thereby forming an assembly. The resulting jewelry assembly has many uses including but not limited to hair dressing and clothing accessorizing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a body accessory which can formed into a ring shape, comprising a silicone elastomer body having a silicone elastomer layer mixed with fine titanium powder, which contains titanium powder obtained by burning a gaseous oxygen-hydrogen mixture in high-pressure water, fusing metallic titanium using the resultant burning gas and precipitating the product in water at least as a major component, on the skin contacting side and the silicone elastomer decorative continuous protrusion on the exterior side.

Abstract: A method of embellishing a piece of hollow jewelry, said method comprising the steps of reshaping a section of said piece of hollow jewelry, wherein said reshaped section is designed to accommodate at least one item of embellishment; placing adhesive material into the reshaped section of the piece of hollow jewelry; and positioning at least one embellishment on the adhesive material, thereby bonding said embellishment to said piece of hollow jewelry.

Abstract: A connection structure includes a workpiece, and a coating layer disposed above the workpiece. A groove is formed on a surface of the coating layer. The connection structure further includes an object installed inside the groove and adhered to the workpiece.

Abstract: Piece of jewellery of generally toroidal shape having an annular enclosed space (18) closed upon itself of which the outer wall (1) and/or inner wall (2) are at least partly transparent. This enclosed space (18) holds decorative elements (13) freely moving inside of it.

Abstract: A process for making inorganic, metal oxide spheres that includes exposing solidified, molded microparticles that include a glass precursor composition to a temperature sufficient to transform the molded microparticles into molten glass and cooling the molten glass to form inorganic, metal oxide spheres.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the continuous production of one-piece foamed glass sheets, whereby the foamed glass is foamed form glass particles and a blowing agent with a thermal treatment to give an endless foamed glass web (16) and directly after foaming, the foamed glass web (16) is continuously cooled to room temperature at such a rate that the foamed glass has a stress-free structure made up of glass and a number of pores.

Abstract: A method or process for reducing the dissolution, or leaching, of trace components from a surface, such as glass, glass fibers, filter media or assembled filters by reaction or adsorption with the surface.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for producing glass ceramics which is particularly well suited as light conversion material, especially for down conversion. One initially produces a starting glass, containing (on an oxide basis) 5-50% by weight of SiO2, 5-50 % by weight of Al2O3 and 10-80% by weight of at least one oxide selected from the from the group formed by Y2O3, Lu2O3, Sc2O3, Gd2O3, Yb2O3, Ce2O3, as well as 0.1-30% by weight of at least one oxide selected from the group formed by B2O3, Th2O3, and oxides of the lanthanoids, except Lu2O3, Gd2O3, Yb2O3, Ce2O3. Thereafter, the material is heated up for ceramization at a heating rate of at least 100 K/min to a temperature in the range of between 1000° C. to 1400° C. until crystallites are formed that contain a garnet phase. Thereafter, the material is cooled down to room temperature. Alternatively, controlled cooling-down from the molten state is possible.

Abstract: A continuous method for manufacturing crystallized glass plates includes the steps of melting a raw crystallizable glass material to form molten glass, adjusting the molten glass to have a predetermined viscosity, rolling the molten glass to form a belt of crystallizable glass, and passing the belt of crystallizable glass through a crystallization tunnel so as to form a belt of crystallized glass.

Abstract: A method for producing a thin-plate-shaped substrate blank that is an intermediate for a glass substrate, in which the occurrence of undulation is prevented and the substrate blank is produced with high accuracy, the method comprising press-molding a glass in a softened state with a mold having an upper mold member and a lower mold member to produce the thin-plate-shaped substrate blank, wherein the glass in a softened state is press-molded without causing any surrounding edge portion of the substrate blank under the production to come into contact with the mold, to produce the substrate blank at least having no notch portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method of reducing contamination of a glass melt by oxide particulates, such as particulates of platinum oxide, which may condense on the inside surfaces of a stir chamber, particularly the stir shaft, and fall back into the glass melt. The method includes causing a flow of gas through an annular space between the shaft and the chamber cover. In one embodiment, the flow of gas through the annular space is caused by drawing a vacuum in the chamber. An apparatus for practicing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a single mode optical fiber with a reduced PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion), by drawing an optical fiber preform composed of a core and a clad surrounding the core, includes (a) heating the optical fiber preform to a high temperature using a furnace, and drawing an optical fiber from an outlet of the furnace at a linear velocity (Vf) of 500 mpm or above by means of neck-down drawing; and (b) impressing a spin on the optical fiber by means of a spin impressing device provided on a drawing path of the optical fiber, wherein a maximum spatial frequency of spin (y) impressed on the optical fiber satisfies the following equations Exp ? ( 24 ? t - 12 ) ? y ? - 20 × log ( V f 500 ) + 25 and t=(0.21×CladOval)+(0.04×CoreOval)+(0.17×ECC), where y is a maximum spatial frequency of spin [turns/m], Vf is a drawing velocity [mpm], CladOval is a clad ovality [%], CoreOval is a core ovality [%], and ECC is an eccentricity [?m].

Abstract: The specification describes the production of optical fibers and optical fiber preforms using Chemical Powder Deposition (CPD). In this process a slurry of silica powders and dopant powders in a liquid carrier is prepared and the inside surface of a silica glass starter tube is coated with the slurry, then dried. The coating is then consolidated and the tube collapsed as in the conventional MCVD process. Multiple coatings, and coatings with varying compositions, can be used to produce any desired profile. In an alternative embodiment, doped silica glass of the desired final composition is prepared, and then pulverized to form the powder for the slurry. In both embodiments, the use of powders of known composition in the slurry allows direct control over the final glass composition, as compared with conventional processes in which the composition in the final glass is indirectly controlled by control of the thermodynamics of a vapor phase reaction.

Abstract: In a known method for producing tubes of quartz glass, a hollow cylinder (2) of quartz glass is continuously supplied to a heating zone (1) and is softened therein in regions, and a tube strand (21) is drawn off at a drawing speed from the softened region with formation of a drawing bulb (26), and the tubes to be produced are cut to length in the form of tube strand pieces by separating the tube strand (21) at a desired separation point (T, Vu, Vo) and an internal pressure differing from the external pressure applied to the outer cladding is maintained in the inner bore (4) of the hollow cylinder (2) in that the inner bore (4) of the tube strand is provided with a flow obstacle.

Abstract: Objective To provide a sock with a performance that matches its purpose of use and seasonal requirements. To change the thickness and strength of different parts of the sock according to the load distribution on the sole and the impact that the different parts of the sock are subjected to when walking and running. Means Knitting structures of different thicknesses and airspace ratios, e.g., flat stitches P, short-terry stitches SP, long-terry stitches LP, mesh stitches M, short-terry stitches based on mesh stitches M-SP, long-terry stitches based on mesh stitches M-LP, short-terry stitches based on reinforced mesh stitches M-R-SP, long-terry stitches based on reinforced mesh stitches M-R-LP, short-terry stitches with reinforcement yarn R-SP and long-terry stitches with reinforcement yarn R-LP are distributed in different parts of the sock.

Abstract: A method for assembling a washing machine is provided. The method includes providing a mode shifter including a solenoid, coupling a basket and an agitator to the mode shifter, and coupling a motor to the mode shifter. The solenoid selectively allows the motor to rotate at least one of the basket and the agitator. The method also includes affixing a motor controller to the motor, and electrically coupling the motor controller to each of the mode shifter and the motor. The motor controller is in operational control communication with the mode shifter and the motor.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a method of calculating the amount of laundry. The washing machine includes a spin basket which has an inner space to put laundry therein and is rotatably mounted about a rotation shaft in a rotational direction by driving a motor and includes: a rotation time calculating unit which calculates a time period when the spin basket rotates once; a pulse torque generating unit which supplies a predetermined current or voltage to the motor during the time period when the spin basket rotates once and generates a pulse torque through an output shaft from the motor; an acceleration measuring unit which measures rotation acceleration of the output shaft of the motor according to the pulse torque generated from the motor; and a weight calculating unit which calculates the weight of the laundry put in the inner space of the spin basket by the rotation acceleration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a rotating body control device and a washing machine. The rotating body control device includes: a balancing unit including an annular race which is integrally formed with the rotating body and is concentric with the rotation shaft of the rotating body and a plurality of rolling bodies which are movably seated in the race; a detecting unit detecting a bit signal, which is generated according to a variation in relative position between the rolling bodies seated in the race and the eccentric amount of the rotating body which occurs during the rotation of the rotating body; an analyzing unit which analyzes a variation in amplitude of the bit signal detected by the detecting unit; and a control unit which controls the rotation of the rotating body according to the analyzed result of the analyzing unit.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a colloidal silver maker and a detergent feeder which are integrated with each other, thus enhancing assembility and reliability of the washing machine. The colloidal silver maker includes a silver ion casing, a lid, and a pair of silver plates. An outlet pipe and a connecting part are provided on predetermined portions of the silver ion casing. The outlet pipe is integrated with an inlet of the detergent feeder, and the connecting part integrally connects the colloidal silver maker to the detergent feeder. Thus, the colloidal silver maker is integrated with the detergent feeder while the silver ion casing of the colloidal silver maker communicating with the detergent feeder. The silver plates are placed in the silver ion casing while being supported by the lid. Further, at least one spacing projection is upwardly projected from a bottom of the silver ion casing to be provided between the silver plates.

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance using steam to treat the fabrics and having an exhaust system for removing the steam from the appliance.

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance utilizing steam for treating the fabric and having a steam generator with a conduit for directing the steam

Abstract: A fabric treatment appliance having a steam generator for generating steam to be used in the treatment of the fabric. An anti-siphoning device is provided to prevent the siphoning of treatment fluids through the steam generator.

Abstract: A mechanical counting device (25) provided within a lock (20), the lock (20) including a latch (26) and a hasp (22), wherein when the latch (26) is engaged with the hasp (22), the lock (20) is locked, and when the hasp (22) is released from the latch (26), the lock (20) is unlocked, the counting device (25) comprising: an actuator (5) to actuate in response to the hasp (22) engaging with the latch (26); and a visual indication (10) to visually indicate whether the lock (20) has been relocked; wherein each actuation of the actuator (5) causes the visual indication (10) to alter and indicate that the lock (20) has been relocked another time.

Abstract: A system for restricting access to wellhead equipment is provided. A cable may be snugly wrapped around or threaded through wellhead equipment and secured with a cable restraint to prevent loosening of the cable from the equipment. Other devices are also provided within the system, the devices for covering ports or shielding equipment to prevent unauthorized access to the ports and/or equipment. Such devices may also be secured with the cable and restraint system. A method and kit for securing wellhead equipment are also provided.

Abstract: This invention provides locking devices that can be opened by alternate users with different keys. The devices generally include a lock slider anchored to an anchor tab through one or more link sliders. The sliders can be slidably mounted to a slide mount, such as, e.g., a slide shaft or slide slit in a housing. When the anchor tab, link slider and lock slider are all shackled together with, e.g., two or more padlocks, the lock bolt of the lock slider is substantially immobilized with the device in a locked configuration. When one or more of the shackles is removed, the lock slider is free to moved to an unlocked position along the slide mount.

Abstract: A steel bar for securing and tracking shipping containers including an elongated body member and a length adjusting member. The bar includes a curved first end and a flange portion at a second end having a plurality of apertures. The length adjusting member includes a body member having a plurality of sidewalls with each sidewall having a slot for insertion therethrough of the body member. A cross bar having an aperture is provided between two of the sidewalls. A front wall can be provided between the same two sidewalls and hides the cross member. In use, the adjusting member is positioned along the body member to a desired position, where the cross bar aperture is aligned with one of the plurality of apertures of the flange portion. A padlock is inserted into the aligned apertures to lock the steel bar in place and prevent movement of the adjustment member. The steel bar and the padlock can be used in a system that uses, as an electronic seals placed on the doors of the containers.

Abstract: Locking and blocking devices for USB ports include a lock having a linear cam with a lock button at its back end, and a locking member pivotally connected at its back end to a retaining sheath such that forward sliding of the linear cam pivots the locking member outwards. The front end of the locking member is biased toward the interior of the lock. The locking member has protrusions at its front end configured for insertion into holes of a USB port. A blocking plate includes at least one opening configured for insertion of the retaining sheath. A retaining bracket has a back face that defines a first opening, wider than the cable that connects a plug to an external device. The front face of the bracket defines a second opening configured for insertion of the retaining sheath, and a third opening configured for insertion of the plug.

Abstract: A strap lock includes a first snapping member, a strap, a second snapping member, a key lock mechanism, a number lock mechanism and an indicator. The strap is connected with the first snapping member. The second snapping member is connected with the strap and detachably connected to the first snapping member. The key lock mechanism is disposed on the first snapping member and is capable of locking or unlocking the second snapping member via a key. The number lock mechanism is disposed on the first snapping member and is capable of locking or unlocking the second snapping member via a code. The indicator is capable of moving to an indication position via the key lock mechanism and of returning to its original position via the number lock mechanism.

Abstract: The brake bolt and the lock cylinder of the vehicle lock are mounted in a part of the vehicle for preventing the rotation of a wheel of the vehicle in a locked state. The brake bolt and lock cylinder are mounted in a brake bolt bore and a lock bore, respectively, located in the swing arm, the chain guard, or a lock body mounted over the axle-retaining nut. The vehicle lock engages a ventilation hole on the rotor, a ventilation hole on the sprocket, the teeth of the sprocket, or a hole on the hub to prevent rotation of the wheel in the locked state. Preferably, the lock cylinder is mounted to the vehicle in both the locked state and the unlocked state, and in the unlocked state the brake bolt is removed from the brake bolt bore for operation of the vehicle.