Patents Issued in January 19, 2017
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Publication number: 20170016518Abstract: A drive system for an agricultural work machine having a primary drive system configured to drive a performance system for performing a crop preparation or handling operation including a fluid motor, a fluid pump and a tensioner system. The fluid motor is configured to produce a drive force and to be driven by a flow of fluid moving through the motor. The fluid pump is operatively connected to the fluid motor and is configured to drive the fluid motor. The tensioner system is operatively connected to the fluid motor and to the fluid pump, wherein the direction of fluid flow through the fluid motor adjusts the application of at least one force applied to a belt in the drive system. The fluid motor is configured to adjust the force applied to the belt by regulating a belt tension in proportion to a torque provided by the fluid motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Henry D. Anstey, Daniel E. Derscheid
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Publication number: 20170016519Abstract: The radially engaging coupling system comprises numerous embodiments for connecting two or more concentric components with radially extending or retracting bolts. Most embodiments include a ring having a plurality of Archimedean spiral slotted segments. Each bolt has a pin extending laterally therefrom to engage a corresponding slot in the ring. Rotation of the ring drives the pins and their bolts outward or inward to engage or disengage an outer component. Some embodiments have inwardly or outwardly spaced pin passages in the ring, rather than the spiral slots. The disc may comprise a snap ring. Another embodiment has two axially spaced spirally slotted rings, with a plurality of cylindrical rollers therebetween. Rotation of the rings drives the rollers inward or outward to engage corresponding axial grooves in the inner shaft. In another embodiment each bolt has an arcuate segment extending thereacross, to engage a corresponding circumferential groove in an outer component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: KAN CUI, MARGARET C. LIU, SAMUEL K. LIU
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Publication number: 20170016520Abstract: A motor driven valve actuator has a manual override that allows operating the valve without causing the motor rotation. The actuator includes a spindle having an axis of rotation, a driving hub rotatable about the axis of rotation, and a connecting plate attached to the spindle to be axially movable and rotatably fixed thereto, the connecting plate rotatably fixed to the driving hub when in a first axial position, thereby rotatably fixing the spindle to the driving hub for conjoined rotation with the driving hub, the connecting plate rotatable relative to the driving hub when in a second axial position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Bernard Guerin
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Publication number: 20170016521Abstract: An oil-flooded single-plate or multi-plate lockup clutch is provided in a torque transfer device. The torque transfer device may, for example, be a converter, a dual clutch, a starting clutch, a manual shifter or power shifting clutch, having a piston to engage the clutch and a damper. In accordance with the present disclosure, the piston together with a housing of the torque transfer device forms a closed pressure chamber when the clutch is engaged and at least one oil flow opening is provided in the piston in an area outside of the pressure chamber. The torque transfer device preferably has a damper and the piston of the clutch forms a part of the damper and may be designed as a retainer for springs of the damper.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Michael Kuehnle, Thorsten Krause, Kai Schenck
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Publication number: 20170016522Abstract: A device for transmitting a rotation movement includes first and second force transmission sections, each with a drive input and a drive output, and with a first chain guide. The chain guide is arranged between the drive input and output and accommodates an endless chain, which circulates between the drive input and drive output. A middle force transmission section with a middle drive input and a middle drive output, and with a conduit that is arranged between these. The conduit accommodates a hydraulic fluid and transmits forces between the first and the second force transmission section. The hydraulic fluid circulates between the middle drive input and the middle drive output and transmits push forces between the middle drive input and the middle drive output. The first drive output is coupled to the middle drive input, and the middle drive output is coupled to the second drive input.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Walter Reist
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Publication number: 20170016523Abstract: The wave generator of the strain wave gear device comprises: a rigid plug; a roller bearing fitted on the elliptical outer circumferential surface thereof; and first and second cylindrical springs, which press loose rollers that have some play in the radial direction between the outer race and the inner race of the roller bearing against the outer raceway surface. The loose rollers are pressed against the outer raceway surface with a linear contact and roll according to the outer raceway surface. Skewing of the rollers is limited, ensuring smooth rotation of the roller bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: HARMONIC DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Masaru KOBAYASHI, Tatsuro HOSHINA
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Publication number: 20170016524Abstract: A sprocket wheel for a bicycle is provided with a plurality of first teeth; a plurality of second teeth alternating with the first teeth; and a plurality of recesses on one side, each recess extending from one first tooth to the adjacent first tooth via the second tooth between the two first teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Chao-Yuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20170016525Abstract: A product may include a first torque transfer element and a second torque transfer element that may be connected through a gear set. A housing may be provided wherein a damper may be connected between the gear set and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Wesley L. Shaw, Matthias Burmeister
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Publication number: 20170016526Abstract: A bicycle component is provided that is capable of suppressing rattling against a frame. The bicycle component includes a housing, a first attaching part and an adjustment member. The housing is configured to rotatably support a crankshaft. The first attaching part is provided to the housing and configured to be attached to a frame. The adjustment member has at least a portion which is configured to be disposed in a gap that is formed between the first attaching part and the frame while in a state in which the first attaching part is attached to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Etsuyoshi WATARAI, Yusuke NISHIKAWA, Shinichiro NODA
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Publication number: 20170016527Abstract: A torque converter clutch (TCC) release fluid lubrication system for a motor vehicle transmission includes a first fluid line, a second fluid line and a third fluid line. The first fluid line supplies TCC apply fluid to the TCC. The second fluid line receives TCC release fluid from the TCC. And the third fluid line supplies a first lubrication fluid to the transmission. The TCC release fluid and the first lubrication fluid combine into a second lubrication fluid that is fed into the transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: David J. Varda, JAMES D. HENDRICKSON, STEVEN P. MOORMAN
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Publication number: 20170016528Abstract: A speed change device includes a power transfer shaft, a tubular shaft member, and a planetary gear mechanism that has a carrier. An in-shaft oil passage is formed in the power transfer shaft. A radially inner portion of the carrier and the tubular shaft member are splined to each other. An inside opening portion of a guide oil passage is formed in a non-spline portion of the radially inner portion. A target race member of a thrust bearing is disposed so as to abut against the carrier. The radially innermost position of the non-spline portion is on the radially outer side of the radially outermost position of a spline engagement portion. An oil receiving portion is formed by the tubular shaft member, the non-spline portion, and the target race member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicants: AISIN AW CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Katsunori MIYOSHI, Kenji SASAKI, Keisuke OMURO, Koichi OKUDA, Masafumi YAMAMOTO, Keita IMAI
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Publication number: 20170016529Abstract: The disclosure provides a device for regulating a movement of an operating element for an automatic transmission of a vehicle. The device comprises a rotatable shaft and a bearing element for bearing the operating element. The bearing element can be moved together with the operating element relatively to the shaft with respect to a first axis of movement and between a rest position and a deflection position with respect to a second axis of movement. The device is characterized in that on the shaft are arranged a locking element for locking the movement of the bearing element from the rest position to the deflection position and/or a resetting element for resetting the bearing element from the deflection position to the rest position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Ludger RAKE, Sascha ROSENTRETER, Karsten Straßburg
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Publication number: 20170016530Abstract: A hydraulic control device has: a modulator valve using oil pressure from a hydraulic source for adjusting a modulator pressure; driving and driven-side hydraulic actuator control valves controlling hydraulic oil from the source to driving and driven-side hydraulic actuators; a driving-side control oil pressure adjusting electromagnetic valve using the modulator pressure for outputting a control oil pressure controlling the driving-side control valve; and a driven-side control oil pressure adjusting electromagnetic valve for outputting a control oil pressure controlling the driven-side control valve, the hydraulic control device including a failsafe valve switched from a normal to a failure position based on a failure disabling electric control for the driving-side and driven-side electromagnetic valves, the modulator valve making the modulator pressure lower than a value at the normal position based on an output switching pressure generated due to switching the failsafe valve from the normal to the failure pType: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Shuji MORIYAMA, Yoshinobu SOGA, Yoshihiro MIZUNO, Hiromitsu NITANI, Takafumi INAGAKI, Kenichi TSUCHIDA, Toshiaki HAYASHI, Yuta SERIGUCHI, Masafumi TAKASU, Yoichiro KIMURA, Masashi TAKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20170016531Abstract: A method of starting or holding a mobile vehicle and, in particular, a working machine. The method determines whether the vehicle is rolling backward on an inclined surface and, as a function of that knowledge, the rotational speed of the drive engine is increased, or a downshift by one gear is carried out in the transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Hans HÖFLER, Joachim SAUTER, Norbert BRUGGER, Matthias DULLER
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Publication number: 20170016532Abstract: A park-by-wire system uses a single spring to bias the system towards park and to permit a ratcheting feature which delays the engagement of park until vehicle speed drops below a threshold. A cam slides with respect to a rod. A stop on the rod limits travel in one direction. The spring biases the cam toward the stop but compresses as necessary to allow the cam to move during ratcheting operation. The spring reacts against the housing. Acting through the cam and the stop, the spring biases the rod toward the park position. The design limits the number of components that move during ratcheting operation. Specifically, the rod and actuator do not oscillate during ratcheting operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Vladimir Yasnogorodskiy, David P. Aeschliman, Bradley Ronald Heuver
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Publication number: 20170016533Abstract: A park gear and pawl assembly for a vehicle transmission includes a park gear, a hydraulic control passage, a park pawl, a hydraulic pump, an abutment assembly, a park rod, and a hydraulic actuator. The park gear is fixed for common rotation to an output shaft of the transmission. The hydraulic passage is integrated into a housing of the transmission. The park pawl is engaged with the park gear when the park pawl is in a first position. The hydraulic pump includes an input member and output port. The input member is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the transmission and the output port is in communication with the hydraulic. The park rod at least partially disposed in the abutment assembly. The hydraulic actuator axially actuated via hydraulic fluid pressure in the hydraulic passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Joel H. Gunderson
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Publication number: 20170016534Abstract: In a vehicular parking lock device, the parking lock is actuated when a line pressure is supplied to a left end of a hydraulic actuator (25) via a second solenoid valve (32A), or a hydraulic pressure of an accumulator (37, 38) is supplied to the left end of the hydraulic actuator (25) via a third solenoid valve (32B), and the parking lock is released when a line pressure is supplied to a right end of the hydraulic actuator (25) via a first solenoid valve (32C, 32D). The second solenoid valve (32A) and the first solenoid valve (32D) also function as a solenoid valve that supplies the hydraulic pressure to a torque converter (40) and a solenoid valve that supplies the hydraulic pressure to a hydraulic brake (41) for shift change, respectively. Thus, it is possible to decrease the total number of solenoid valves, thereby cutting the number of components of a hydraulic circuit (31).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomoaki Mukai, Shunsuke Yoshida, Yuya Tachibanada
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Publication number: 20170016535Abstract: In a vehicular parking lock device, supplying a hydraulic pressure from pressure regulation of a line pressure by a linear solenoid valve to a hydraulic brake via a switching valve operated by a first solenoid valve enables a transmission to carry out a shift change. If desired that a parking lock is not operated when an engine stops, the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in an accumulator is discharged to a drain oil passage by connecting the linear solenoid valve selectively to the drain oil passage by the first solenoid valve, thereby making it possible to prevent the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in the accumulator from being supplied to a locking oil chamber at the other end of the hydraulic actuator. The first solenoid valve is used for both controlling the operation of the hydraulic brake and discharge of the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in the accumulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuya Tachibanada, Tetsuya Mochizuki, Yutaka Ishikawa, Shunsuke Yoshida, Tomoaki Mukai
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Publication number: 20170016536Abstract: A piston is provided for an internal combustion engine. The piston may include a cylindrical first piston portion having a first diameter, a cylindrical second piston portion of the first diameter, and a cylindrical third piston portion of a second diameter less than the first diameter located between the first piston portion and the second piston portion. The first piston portion may be configured such that prior to assembly, the first piston portion is separate from the second piston portion. The piston may also include a continuous, gapless piston ring circumscribing the third piston portion, where the piston ring may be configured such that when heated the piston ring deforms in an axial direction of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Aquarius Engines (A.M.) Ltd.Inventor: Shaul Haim YAAKOBY
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Publication number: 20170016537Abstract: An oil scraper piston ring, includes a base body that has a running face region provided with running lands, an inner circumferential surface, upper and lower flanks, and oil drainage boreholes/slots extending between the running lands up to the inner circumferential surface. Manufacturing steps to produce the oil scraper piston rings are performed in a plurality of oil scraper piston ring blanks mounted on the same round mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Dirk BAERENREUTER
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Publication number: 20170016538Abstract: A piston ring for a piston of an internal combustion engine may include a body composed of a ferrous material. The body may have an upper portion, a lower portion opposed to the upper portion, an internal portion configured to face towards a piston groove and an external portion opposed to the internal portion. An upper chamfer may be disposed between the upper portion and the external portion. A lower chamfer may be disposed between the lower portion and the external portion. The upper portion, the lower portion and the internal portion may each have a nitrided layer. The external portion, the upper chamfer and the lower chamfer may include at least one ion plated coating layer. The nitrided portion in at least a superficial layer may have a hardness of 700 HV or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Sandra Matos Cordeiro Costa, Gisela Ablas Marques
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Publication number: 20170016539Abstract: A sealing member for a machine may include an elastomeric body configured to fit at least partially into a recess defined in at least one of two sealing surfaces of two mating parts of the machine. The elastomeric body may include a visible indicator portion extending out from between the two mating parts. The elastomeric body may further include an elastomeric compound, and at least one of a thermochromic dye and a piezochromic dye mixed into the elastomeric compound, wherein the thermochromic dye is adapted to change color upon exposure of the elastomeric body to a temperature above a threshold temperature, and the piezochromic dye is adapted to change color upon exposure of the elastomeric body to a pressure above a threshold pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Christian Earl SABOTTA, Sarah Talbot FLANIGAN, Jay Hamilton CLINE
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Publication number: 20170016540Abstract: A butterfly valve has a housing that has an annular valve seat and a butterfly disk that has an annular valve seat. At least one of the valve seats is a spring seat that has an annular mounting portion and an axially opposite annular engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to contact the other valve seat and resiliently deform radially under hoop stress caused by the contact as the butterfly disk moves to the closed position. The engagement portion is connected to the main body of the respective one of housing or the butterfly disk by the mounting portion. The mounting portion is attached to the main body of the respective one of housing or the butterfly disk in a manner such that the mounting portion can articulate relative to the main body of the respective one of housing or the butterfly disk as the engagement portion resiliently deforms radially.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Thomas A. Hartman
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Publication number: 20170016541Abstract: A relief valve can include a valve body, a valve member, a valve stem, and a magnetic member. The valve body can define a flow path that extends between a first port and a second port. The valve body can include a valve seat disposed between the first port and the second port. The valve member can be disposed between the valve seat and the second port of the valve body. The valve member can move along an actuation axis. The valve stem can be coupled to the valve member. The valve stem can extend from the valve member towards the first port. The magnetic member can be coupled to the valve member and can generate a magnetic force that urges the valve member to seal with the valve seat of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Stephen Michael Pears, Hing Hung Sher
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Publication number: 20170016542Abstract: A gate valve assembly 100 comprises a valve body 20 with an inlet 22 and an outlet 23 and first and second valve elements 31, 33 which are located between the inlet 22 and the outlet 23. The first valve element 31 is engageable with and disengageable from the second valve element 33. The second valve element 33 is in sliding contact with the valve body 20 and is slidable between a first position in which the second valve element 31 prevents flow from the inlet 22 to the outlet 23 and a second position in which the second valve element 31 permits flow from the inlet 22 to the outlet 23. An actuator 12 is operable to move the first and second valve elements 31, 33. The assembly 100 is configured to provide a first flow path from the inlet 22 to the outlet 23 when the first valve element 31 is disengaged from the second valve element 33, and to provide a second flow path from the inlet 22 to the outlet 23 when the second valve element 33 is moved from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Hawa Valves (India) Private LimitedInventor: Javed Anwar Hawa
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Publication number: 20170016543Abstract: A ball valve structure includes : a first shell, having a first accommodation space defined inside the first shell and in communication with the outside and tube body configured on a top face of the first shell and in communication with the first accommodation space; support elements, encircled on an inner wall of the first accommodation space; a ball body, having a through hole in communication with the outside, a recess being configured on a top end of the ball body, the ball body being accepted in the first accommodation space, allowing the recess of the ball body to correspond to the tube body, and an outer side of the ball body being pressed against each support element; and a shaft body, one end thereof having an engagement portion, and the shaft body being coupled pivotally to the tube body, and the engagement portion being in engagement with the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Chang-Sung Yeh, Che-Kuo Liao
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Publication number: 20170016544Abstract: A valve device for controlling passage of fluid in a flow system or part thereof comprising a diaphragm valve comprising a diaphragm and a diaphragm seat, the diaphragm valve is configured for controlling the passage of the fluid by being pressable towards and away from the seat; at least one laterally movable element having part thereof engaging the diaphragm for operating the diaphragm valve; an actuator for actuating the laterally movable element; an adjustment element configured for adjustment of lateral movement span of the laterally movable element by adjusting a relative position thereof; and at least one locking mechanism for locking the adjusted relative position of the adjustment element. The lateral movement span of the laterally moveable element determines the maximal distance between the diaphragm and the seat, which determines the throughput of the valve device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Yasuhiro CHIBA, Toshikatsu MEGURO
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Publication number: 20170016545Abstract: A fluid valve structure capable of outputting constant flow and constant pressure is provided. A control handle is adapted to control turning of a ball valve. The ball valve is formed with first, second and third openings. The openings are arranged at 90 degrees each other. The diameters of the first, second and third openings can be set according to the required flow and pressure. The fluid passes the first, second and third openings through an annular guide groove and guide holes of a water inflow connector, enabling the fluid gathered to the small diameter pipe portion to output constant flow and constant pressure. The user can observe the state of the fluid through glass windows provided on the small diameter pipe portion. The control handle controls the turning of the ball valve for the openings to be located in TEST, OFF, and DRAIN state, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Chi-Yuan Wang
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Publication number: 20170016546Abstract: Relevant specifications in the field of gas supply provide for different safety devices for installation in a gas-supply system, in particular, an acetylene-supply system. To provide such a safety device, which is characterized by a compact structure and a high level of operational reliability, this invention proposes that a valve body (1) incorporates an over-pressure valve (4; 104) of a quick-action shut-off device, a control valve (3; 103) of a pressure-limiting device, and a safety valve (2; 102), whereby the safety valve (2; 102) can be fluidically connected to the over-pressure valve (4; 104) and the control valve (3; 103), and closes either when the over-pressure valve (4; 104) opens due to an inlet pressure that is above the inlet-pressure limit value or when the control valve (3; 103) opens due to an outlet pressure that is above an outlet-pressure limit value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Johan van der Klift, Andreas Roncka
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Publication number: 20170016547Abstract: A plug system is provided. The plug system may comprise an adapter having an annular body oriented about an axis, a passage defined by the annular body, and a retention feature protruding radially from the annular body. The retention feature may be configured to obstruct the passage. A threaded surface may at least partially define an outer diameter of the annular body. A fuse plug may be configured for insertion into the passage, and the retention feature may be configured to at least partially retain the fuse plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Warren Kendricks
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Publication number: 20170016548Abstract: A device for controlling a flow of fluid from a first side to a second side of a passageway, including: a valve situated within a connection between the first side and the second side; a spring configured to rotate the valve from a first position to a second position; a lever having a first end and a second end; an actuator configured to switch the lever between a first state and a second state by moving the first end; a mechanism for manual operation of the valve between the first position and the second position; and a declutch mechanism for engaging and disengaging the mechanism for manual operation with the valve; wherein the second end of the lever is configured to hold the spring from rotating the valve when the lever is in the first state, and to release the spring when the lever is in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Stewart JACKSON
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Publication number: 20170016549Abstract: A bleed valve for a gas turbine engine compressor has a valve body and a flapper. The valve body defines a flow path and includes a flapper seat. The flow path extends through the valve body. The flapper is pivotally connected to the valve body and is movable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position the flapper seats against the flapper seat and blocks the flow path. In the open position the flapper is angled towards the valve body inlet such that fluid moving through the valve body exerts force on the flapper, urging the flapper towards the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, Robert Goodman
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Publication number: 20170016550Abstract: A method of manufacturing a main valve of a hydrant includes: forming an internal rigid structure including a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface, and a locating feature, the locating feature defined in a one of the top surface and the bottom surface; positioning the internal rigid structure in a mold by contacting the locating feature with the mold; and forming an outer shell around the internal rigid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Matthew Sliger, Paul Gifford, Steve Fearnow
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Publication number: 20170016551Abstract: A new design for a gate valve comprises a rotating shaft with a head that can be mated to a drill bit, allowing the valve to be operated by use of a powered rotary tool such as an impact drill rather than the more difficult, traditional manual wheel or wrench. The shaft rotates freely while remaining mated to the gate valve, which in turn moves up or down to open or close the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Gabriel Telles Villanueva
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Publication number: 20170016552Abstract: The pole geometry of an electromagnetic switch valve includes a cylindrical well on the pole member, which is penetrated by a cylindrical pin on the magnetic armature. This obtains a magnetic force-stroke curve that first extends proportionally starting out from the initial position of the magnetic armature and then rises progressively until the magnetic armature reaches the end position. Continuously increasing the energizing of the magnetic drive upon shifting of the magnetic armature from its initial position into its end position enables the noise formation upon the closing process of the valve to be reduced. Accordingly, the noise formation upon the opening process of the valve can be reduced when the energizing of the magnetic coil is reduced not abruptly but continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Rausch & Pausch GmbHInventors: Matthias SCHLICK, Sebastian CLAUß, Johannes STOCK
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Publication number: 20170016553Abstract: A pilot valve that includes a pilot valve body including a chamber, a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet for providing fluid to the chamber, and a fluid outlet for receiving fluid from the chamber. The pilot valve further includes a separating element and a valve rod, the valve rod is arranged to control fluid flow from the first or second fluid inlet to the fluid outlet via the chamber. The separating element is connected to, and movable with the valve rod, and has a first fluid contacting area configured to be in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet, and a second fluid contacting area configured to be in fluid communication with the second fluid inlet and arranged on an opposite side to the first fluid contacting area. The pilot valve is at least partly controlled by a difference between a first force and a second forces acting on the first and second fluid contacting areas of the separating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: IMI HYDRONIC ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SAInventors: Peter VOLOVEC, Slave LAZOV
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Publication number: 20170016554Abstract: A pilot valve arrangement including a first and second pilot valve parts. The second pilot valve part including a second pilot valve body including a compartment, a low pressure fluid inlet for receiving fluid from the first pilot valve part, and a high pressure fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet for receiving fluid from the low pressure and high pressure inlets via said compartment and providing fluid to a piloted valve. In a first state, the second pilot valve of the pilot valve arrangement provides for a first fluid flow path within the compartment to enable the low pressure fluid inlet to be in fluid communication with the fluid outlet via the first fluid flow path. In a second state, a second fluid flow path within the compartment to enable the high pressure fluid inlet to be in fluid communication with the fluid outlet via the second fluid flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: IMI HYDRONIC ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SAInventors: Peter VOLOVEC, Slave LAZOV
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Publication number: 20170016555Abstract: A pneumatic mixing valve is provided, which includes a housing that defines a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet. The first inlet is coupled to a first fluid source and the second inlet is coupled to a second fluid source. The housing defines a first chamber and a second chamber. The pneumatic mixing valve includes a mixing system. The mixing system includes a piston that is movable by at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid. The housing defines a fluid passageway that extends from near the first inlet to the second chamber and the pneumatic mixing valve includes an actuator that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the fluid passageway is closed such the outlet is open, and in the second position, the fluid passageway is open such that the outlet is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Robert Franconi
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Publication number: 20170016556Abstract: A positioner includes: a displacement amount detector that outputs a pair of detection signals; an interconnection board that includes an interconnection layer which is disposed between two insulating layers and has a pair of signal interconnections, having the pair of detection signals supplied thereto, formed therein; a circuit board on which an electronic circuit generating a control signal for controlling a valve opening of the regulating valve on the basis of the pair of detection signals is formed; and a housing. The interconnection board is bonded to the housing by a conductive adhesive member in at least a portion of a surface of any one of the insulating layers, and the adhesive member has a measured value of hardness, which is obtained by a type D durometer after hardening, being in a range of equal to or greater than D20 and equal to or less than D90.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Azbil CorporationInventor: Kouji OKUDA
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Publication number: 20170016557Abstract: Various pipe insulations and apparatuses for insulating pipe that employ magnetic closures are disclosed herein. Pipe insulation is configured to fit substantially around a pipe. In one case, the pipe insulation has a lengthwise split. A magnetic closure is attached to a first lengthwise edge of the pipe insulation along a first side of the lengthwise split. The magnetic closure is configured to magnetically mate with another closure attached to a second lengthwise edge along a second side of the lengthwise split to hold the pipe insulation substantially around the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Michael Hoffman
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Publication number: 20170016558Abstract: A hydraulic hose for conveying a fluid is provided. The hydraulic hose includes a liner. The hydraulic hose also includes a first braided layer surrounding the liner. The hydraulic hose further includes a helical wire spirally wound on the first braided layer. The hydraulic hose includes a second braided layer surrounding the helical wire. The helical wire is provided between the first and second braided layers. The hydraulic hose also includes a cover surrounding the second braided layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Gary Michael Weilani Steen, Stefano Morone
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Publication number: 20170016559Abstract: A gas connector assembly is disclosed and comprises a first pipe member and a second pipe member. The first cap is covered at top of the first pipe body. Part of the male connection section is rotatably inserted into the first pipe body. The first balls are arranged between the first pipe body and the first cap and limited by the male connection section. Top of the second pipe body is fluidly communicated with bottom of the first pipe body. A first obtuse angle is included between the first and second pipe bodies. The second cap is covered at bottom of the second pipe body. The female connection section is rotatably inserted into the second pipe body. The second balls are arranged between the second pipe body and the second cap and limited by the female connection section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Chiu-Chih Chung
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Publication number: 20170016560Abstract: A method of installing a pipe coupling to connect a first pipe element to a second pipe element includes sliding the pipe coupling as a preassembled unit over an outermost surface of the first pipe element, the pipe coupling comprising a coupling segment and an annular gasket, the annular gasket comprising an annular body and a pair of sealing ribs extending substantially radially inward from the annular body, each sealing rib comprising a sealing ridge defining a sealing surface, the sealing surface of each sealing ridge being coannular in an undeformed state; introducing an end of the second pipe element to an end of the first pipe element to place the first pipe element and the second pipe element in end-facing relationship; aligning the pipe coupling over the first pipe element and the second pipe element; and securing the coupling to the first pipe element and the second pipe element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Joseph William Beagen, JR.
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Publication number: 20170016561Abstract: A method for the production of a conveying pipe 18, and to a conveying pipe 18, having a circumferential annular bead 13 in the region of an end segment, for thermally decoupling a double-walled pipe body 1 during the creation of the thermal joining seam 17.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Esser-Werke GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Ruediger LUIG
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Publication number: 20170016562Abstract: A flexible joint assembly is disclosed for use in an extreme temperature fluid flow system. In an embodiment, the flexible joint assembly can be used in a fluid flow system configured to carry high temperature fluid, such air or other gas, and/or in a fluid flow system configured to carry low temperature fluid, such air or other gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: William B. Surber, III
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Publication number: 20170016563Abstract: The insulated hose coupling cover includes a first main collar, a first valve seat and a first valve. An insulated hose is also formed. The first passageway of the first main collar is aligned with the first passageway of the first valve seat. An actuator engages the first valve and moves the first valve with respect to the first valve seat between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first passageway of the first valve is not aligned with the first passageway of the first main collar and the first passageway of the first valve seat. In the second position, the first passageway of the first valve is aligned with the first passageway of the first main collar and the first passageway of the first valve seat permits communication between an annular space and the first passageway of the first main collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: ALL-AMERICAN HOSE LLCInventors: MARSHALL B. HUNT, CALVIN TAN
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Publication number: 20170016564Abstract: The invention relates to a hose connector system (1) for use in an agricultural spreader machine (15), which system is characterized by rapid and secure assembly, and therefore economical production and high modularity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Mark Berendsen, Dennis Bergerfurth, Martin Gebbeken, Marcel Geraats, Christian Gotzen, Thomas Lukas, Christian Paessens, Dieter Werriew
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Publication number: 20170016565Abstract: A PIP Trace Heating Connection Assembly A pipe-in-pipe (PIP) trace heating connection assembly in the annulus of a PIP pipeline comprising at least first and second conjoined PIP stalks having inner and outer pipes and the annulus thereinbetween, the first PIP stalk having a first trace heating cable (22) located along its inner pipe, and the second PIP stalk having a second trace heating cable (24) located along its inner pipe, the first and second heating cables have cable ends and heating cable terminals on the cable ends, and a flexible intermediate connecting cable (40) having first and second intermediate terminals secured to, the heating cable terminals of the first and second trace heating cables respectively to form a secured electrical pathway between the first and second trace heating cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Tomasz TKACZYK, Martin CHALMERS
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Publication number: 20170016566Abstract: Shock absorber used for damping a control flow which is to be directed to the control valve belonging to a hydraulic system or is to be directed to the adjustable valve of the flow through which absorber the flow of the hydraulic fluid can be directed at least in one direction. The absorber is a stopper which restricts the run of the flow to be damped which stopper is equipped with one or several ducts which let the flow go through the mentioned stopper when the other orifice of the mentioned duct is blocked with a plate in such a way that bending of the mentioned plate opens access for the flow through the mentioned stopper due to the pressure of the flow coming along the mentioned duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: DYNASET OYInventor: Reijo KARPPINEN
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Publication number: 20170016567Abstract: A multilayered film is provided, especially in form of a tubular film for use as preliner in trenchless sewage pipe renovation that uses the pipe lining process. The multilayered film has at least one layer (a), which contains at least a homo- or co-polyamide with a proportional weight expressed in percent of more than 25% by weight, preferably as external layer, as well as by at least one layer (b) containing at least one thermoplastic, if need be modified, olefin homo- or copolymer and/or by at least one layer (c) containing at least one thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Various uses of the multilayered film according to the invention are suggested as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Kurt Stark, Gregor Schleicher, Abdel-Kader Boutrid