Abstract: Systems and methods to distribute airflow in an internal space of a transport unit are described. The system can include a plurality of airflow strips extending in a direction from a first end wall of the transport unit towards a second end wall of the transport unit, the plurality of airflow strips providing a dynamic temperature distribution within the interior space by distributing discharge air blown into the interior space, wherein a first end of each of the plurality of airflow strips is attached to an interior wall of the transport unit.

Abstract: A refrigerator and a method of control thereof, whereby after driving of a compressor and a blower fan is stopped as temperatures of a refrigeration compartment and a freezer compartment are in a satisfactory state, opening/closing operations of a damper are repeatedly performed, so that cold air in the freezer compartment is supplied into the refrigeration compartment. Alternatively, if the temperature of the refrigeration compartment reaches an upper limit temperature, the repeated opening/closing operations of the damper are started. The repeated opening/closing operations of the damper are performed until the temperature of the refrigeration compartment reaches a lower limit temperature, so that a cooling operation of the refrigeration compartment is performed only once while the compressor is being driven.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes an outer case. The refrigerator further includes an inner case that is located in the outer case and that defines a storage space. The refrigerator further includes a metal plate that is coupled to inner surfaces of an upper portion and both sides of the inner case and that includes a front end that is spaced apart from a front end of the inner case a first distance.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes multiple tubes, multiple fins, and a partition wall. The multiple fins are stacked alternately with the tubes to form a core including a first section and a second section. The partition wall partitions between the first section and the second section. The first section has multiple drain passages in the vicinity of the partition wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a domestic refrigeration appliance, comprising a compressor having compressor feet, which is supported on a support rail by way of elastic damping bodies that are arranged in openings of the compressor feet, and which is held thereto by way of the damping bodies by bottom-penetrating retaining tabs having securing portions engaging the damping bodies from behind. In order to allow a simple and economical installation of the compressor, which nonetheless results in a permanently secure retention of the compressor, end portions of the retaining tabs extending beyond the damping bodies, according to the invention, have insertion means, which are designed in such a way that the compressor is mounted, or can be mounted, without a plastic deformation of the retaining tabs.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator having only a second door opened/closed or having both of a first door and a second door opened/closed using one handing by allowing a latch device to fix the second door to the first door or release the second door from being fixed to the first door. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and has an opening formed therein, a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door to open/close the opening, a handle coupled to a front side of the second door to open/close the first door and the second door, and a latch device allowing the second door to be fixed and released to/from the first door.

Abstract: The exemplary apparatus includes an appliance that combines the functions of a compact refrigerator, microwave oven and safe for use in facilities such as hotels and dormitories. Power is supplied through power control circuitry which avoids undesirable power conditions. The safe portion includes safe circuitry which includes an alarm enunciator which provides an audible alarm in the event of detection of a safe tamper condition. A removable encasement within a refrigerator body provides vibration isolation to minimize vibration of the refrigerator portion and connected items. An insulating sleeve extends in surrounding relation of refrigerator walls to reduce heat infiltration therein.

Abstract: The exemplary apparatus includes an appliance that combines the functions of a compact refrigerator, microwave oven and safe for use in facilities such as hotels and dormitories. Power is supplied through power control circuitry which avoids undesirable power conditions. The safe portion includes safe circuitry which includes an alarm enunciator which provides an audible alarm in the event of detection of a safe tamper condition. A removable encasement within a refrigerator body provides vibration isolation to minimize vibration of the refrigerator portion and connected items. An insulating sleeve extends in surrounding relation of refrigerator walls to reduce heat infiltration therein.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance having a cabinet that includes a freezer chamber. A freezer drawer is slidably received within the cabinet. A pair of freezer doors is mounted at the front of the freezer drawer. The doors facilitate improved access to food items stored within the freezer chamber by providing quicker access to frequently used items, increased visibility to items stored in compartments on the doors, and reduced energy losses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic cooling appliance (1) having at least an interior (4), which is delimited by the walls of an inner container (3) and configured to receive food, and with a shelf (9), which is arranged in the interior (4), and with a food receiving unit, which is attached to the shelf (9) by means of a retaining device (15), wherein the retaining device (15) is size adjustable and in a first size adjustment configured to receive a first food receiving unit (14) having a first size and in a second size adjustment configured to receive a second food receiving unit (16) having a second size, which is different from the first size.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer.

Abstract: A domestic appliance, in particular a domestic refrigeration appliance, includes an interior chamber and an electronic control apparatus having an electronics system and being constructed to control at least one function of the domestic appliance during operation thereof. A door leaf for opening and closing the interior chamber has an inner face facing the interior chamber and an outer face facing away from the interior chamber. A recessed handle in the outer face includes a grip forming an indentation in the outer face. A lighting configuration has at least one lighting device, in particular an LED, to illuminate the recessed handle. At least a large part of the electronics system and the at least one lighting device form a common assembly disposed within the door leaf adjacent the indentation, so that the at least one lighting device can radiate light out of the indentation into the recessed handle.

Abstract: A system includes a condensing unit, a valve, and a unit cooler. The condensing unit is configured to condense refrigerant. The valve is configured to control the flow of the refrigerant from the condensing unit to the unit cooler. The unit cooler is configured to operate in a refrigeration mode and a stir-cycle mode. The unit cooler is configured to operate at a first speed during the refrigeration mode and at a second speed for a first period of time and at a third speed for a second period of time during the stir-cycle mode. The second speed is slower than the first speed and the third speed is slower than the second speed. Electric power is supplied to the unit cooler throughout the refrigeration mode and the stir-cycle mode.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a refrigeration system for refrigerating a product are provided. A first temperature of the refrigerant downstream of a condenser and upstream of an evaporator may be obtained. A first pressure of the refrigerant downstream of the condenser and upstream of the evaporator may be obtained. A second pressure of the refrigerant downstream of the evaporator and upstream of a compressor and/or a temperature of the product being refrigerated may be obtained. A first valve, disposed between the condenser and the evaporator, may be controlled based on the first temperature and the first pressure to maintain a pre-determined cooling set-point for the refrigeration system. A second valve of the refrigeration system, coupled to the compressor, may be controlled based on the second pressure or the temperature of the product to optimize a capacity of a compressor of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: A liquefaction system that is configured to use a single methane expander to provide primary refrigeration duty. The liquefaction system can include a heat exchanger and a fluid circuit coupled with the heat exchanger, the fluid circuit configured to circulate a process stream derived from an incoming feedstock of natural gas. The fluid circuit can comprise a methane expander coupled with the heat exchanger, a sub-cooling unit coupled with the methane expander, the sub-cooling unit configured to form a liquid natural gas (LNG) product from the process stream, and a first throttling device interposed between the heat exchanger and the sub-cooling unit. The methane expander and the first throttling device can be configured to expand the process stream to a process pressure that is between a first pressure of the incoming feedstock and a second pressure of the process that exits the sub-cooling unit.

Abstract: A gas displacement assembly includes a storage container, a pump that pumps a pressurized gas material into the storage container, a cooling chamber that houses a coolant and cools the gas material to a cryogenic temperature, and a coolant line that transports coolant through the cooling chamber to cool the gas material.

Abstract: Embodiments of a self-cleaning jet tube may include an elongate hollow body that is generally rectangular in cross-section and tapered from an open first end to a second end generally opposite the first end. The elongate hollow body may have an upper wall, a lower wall, side walls, a plurality of apertures arranged along the upper wall, an end plate coupled with the walls at the second end, and at least one through-slot. A through-slot may be disposed through the end plate or a wall, between the end plate and a wall, or between two walls. The jet tube may be configured for use with the through-slot(s) open and unblocked, thereby allowing debris to be expelled from the jet tube during operation of the jet veneer dryer. Corresponding systems and method are also provided herein.

Abstract: A dynamically adjustable textile dryer and method of controlling a conveyor belt speed of the textile dryer is provided. The speed of the belt is utilized to more quickly adjust the temperature of the drying chamber.

Abstract: This exhalation measuring device is provided with a handle component, a chamber, a piezoelectric pump, and a drying mode controller. Exhalation is blown into the handle component. The chamber temporarily holds the exhalation that has been blown in. The piezoelectric pump supplies the exhalation held in the chamber to a measurement component. The dry mode controller executes a drying mode in which the piezoelectric pump is driven and outside air is drawn in from the handle component, after the measurement of exhalation by the measurement component.

Abstract: A freeze-drying apparatus (1) includes an arrangement of individual product platforms (19) that are supported vertically in a frame (20) in a drying chamber, in which each platform is able to be moved to a shift level, in which lateral guides (20, 21) designed to support a carriage (15) are arranged with a fixed height position, and which cooperate with the guides (16, 18) of a loading and unloading device. All product platforms (19) in the drying chamber can be loaded by repeating this operation cyclically. The freeze-drying apparatus (1) comprises an electrical drive unit powered by a battery (44).

Abstract: A heat treatment device includes: a heating chamber inside which a treatment object is contained; a lower heater that heats the lower section of a receiving area that is an area inside the heating chamber in which the treatment object is contained; and an upper heater that heats the upper section of the receiving area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refractory ceramic brick assembly. In other words: The subject of the invention relates to a multiplicity of refractory ceramic bricks which are arranged to one unit in a specific way, i. e. combined with each other.

Abstract: A jig frame and a wire mesh tray are reliably and simply fixed, and the wire mesh tray is simply replaced. A heat treatment jig includes a jig frame having on an upper surface side thereof an opening and a wire mesh tray having an upper end portion that abuts on an upper end portion of the jig frame. The wire mesh tray is detachably mounted on the jig frame by a plurality of clips. The clips grip the upper end portion of the jig frame and the upper end portion of the wire mesh tray.

Abstract: Employing furnace combustion gases for both thermochemical regeneration and heating of regenerators to preheat oxidant for the furnace provides synergistic efficiencies and other advantages.

Abstract: A deaerator includes a tank, a spray unit, a steam supply unit, a bleed unit and a discharge pipe. The spray unit is disposed at an upper portion of the tank and configured to supply water to the tank. The steam supply unit is disposed inside the tank to supply steam to the tank. The bleed unit is disposed at the upper portion of the tank and adjacent to the spray unit. The bleed unit is configured to bleed air from an inside of the tank. The discharge pipe is configured to discharge water without air to an outside of the tank.

Abstract: A bent heat exchanger including a first header and a second header; a plurality of flat tubes, two ends of the flat tube being connected to the first header and the second header respectively, the plurality of flat tubes being spaced apart from one another along axial directions of the first and second header; and fins, each disposed between adjacent flat tubes, extending in a corrugated shape along a length direction of the flat tube, in which a thickness of the fin is FT, a larger one of outer diameters of the first header and the second header is OD, a larger one of wall thicknesses of the first header and the second header is T, a width of the flat tube is W, an arc radius of the fin is FR, and a height of the fin is FH, in which 0.01?(100 ×FT×FR×T)/(FH×OD)?9.

Abstract: An arrangement for cooling a closed, sealed cabinet (1), comprising a thermosiphon heat exchanger (2) disposed inside the cabinet (1) and having an evaporator (3) and a condenser (4) for circulating a working fluid between the evaporator (3) and the condenser (4) in a closed loop, wherein the working fluid evaporated in the evaporator (3) by heat flows to the condenser (4) for cooling and the condensed working fluid flows back to the evaporator (3). The evaporator (3) is exposed to hot air flow generated inside the cabinet (1), and a heat transfer element (5) is attached to the condenser (3) in a sealed manner through a cabinet wall (6) for transferring heat to the outside of the cabinet (1).

Abstract: A vapor chamber includes a condensation board and an evaporation board. The evaporation board includes an evaporation surface. The condensation board includes a condensation surface. A groove is defined on the condensation surface. The groove is sealed up by the condensation board and the evaporation board therebetween with the evaporation surface facing the condensation surface. A plurality of isolation boards are positioned in the groove. The groove is divided into a plurality of separated cavities by the isolation boards.

Abstract: A heat storage type combustion system equipped with a disk type distributor having improved sealing according to the present invention, the system includes: the distributor having a rotary distribution unit, a lower distribution unit located on the underside of the rotary distribution unit, an upper distribution unit located on the top of the rotary distribution unit, and a plurality of dumb buckles disposed equally spaced apart from each other along outer circumferential rims of the lower distribution unit and the upper distribution unit to fix the lower distribution unit and the upper distribution unit to each other. Each dumb buckle includes a left-handed screw and a right-handed screw formed on both end portions around the body thereof in such a manner as to be tightened or loosened repeatedly if necessary, and the number of dumb buckles is 4 to 12 in accordance with the sizes of the distributor.

Abstract: A curved, three-dimensional, ordered micro-truss structure including a series of first struts extending along a first direction, a series of second struts extending along a second direction, and a series of third struts extending along a third direction. The first, second, and third struts interpenetrate one another at a series of nodes. The series of first struts, second struts, third struts, and nodes form a series of ordered unit cells within the micro-truss structure. The series of ordered unit cells define a curved surface.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for a heat exchanger assembly including a shroud, a heat exchanger, a pin, and a bead. The shroud can include a body and a first mount. The body can define a first aperture and a second aperture that can be fluidly coupled to the first aperture. The first mount can define a first surface. The heat exchanger can include a platform that can define a second surface. The pin can be fixedly coupled to and extend outwardly from one of the first or second surfaces and can be received in an aperture that is defined by the other of the first or second surfaces. The bead can be fixedly coupled to and extend from one of the first or second surfaces. The bead can be disposed about the aperture and compressed between the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A holding system (101, 102, 103) for holding at least one pipe, comprising a comb including a bar and parallel teeth perpendicular to the bar. A blocking device (30) consisting essentially of a pin, serves to prevent a pipe passing between two of the teeth from moving away from the bar. The holding system further comprises two supports (40A, 40B), positioned at the ends of the comb, and which hold the comb so as to allow rotation thereof around the axis of the bar. A method for mounting a heat exchanger (100) comprising such a holding system.

Abstract: Configurations and related processing schemes of direct or indirect inter-plants heating systems (or both) synthesized for grassroots medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries to increase energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste heat sources are described. Configurations and related processing schemes of direct or indirect inter-plants heating systems (or both) synthesized for integrated medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries and aromatics complex for increasing energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste sources are also described.

Abstract: Configurations and related processing schemes of specific direct or indirect inter-plants integration for energy consumption reduction synthesized for grassroots medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries to increase energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste heat sources are described. Configurations and related processing schemes of specific direct or indirect inter-plants integration for energy consumption reduction for integrated medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries and aromatics complex for increasing energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste sources are also described.

Abstract: Configurations and related processing schemes of specific inter-plants and hybrid, intra- and inter-plants waste heat recovery schemes for thermal energy consumption reduction in integrated refining-petrochemical facilities synthesized for grassroots medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries to increase energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste heat sources are described. Configurations and related processing schemes of specific inter-plants and hybrid, intra- and inter-plants waste heat recovery schemes for thermal energy consumption reduction in integrated refining-petrochemical facilities synthesized for integrated medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries and aromatics complex for increasing energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste sources are also described.

Abstract: An active gas-gap heat switch may significantly reduce the time required to transition between the open and closed states, reduce the heat require to warm the getter, and reduce the heat that leaks from the getter to the switch body. A thermal interface at one end of the active gas-gap heat switch may include a plurality of fins. A getter assembly may be hermetically attached to the thermal interface and a containment tube may surround and house the plurality of fins.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for using a sonic frequency to induce a vibration useful for clearing dust accumulation from microelectronics, such as a laptop computer. A speaker driver may be mounted onto a support structure for a heat exchanger (220). At an advantageous time, such as boot up, a sonic frequency may be driven onto the speaker (250), thus inducing vibration in the heat exchanger (220) and helping to clear dust accumulation. In some cases, a resonant frequency may be used to optimize the amount of vibration per unit power delivery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a buffer kit or assembly for an AR-15, M16, M4 carbine, SR-25, AR-10 and LR-308 type firearm with enhanced fatigue resistance. The buffer assembly includes a weighted buffer, a spring, and a buffer tube. The spring is helically shaped and is formed from multiple wire strands The stranded wire spring has a greater nominal wire diameter, in comparison to prior art single wire springs, and thus the stranded wire spring itself has a smaller internal diameter. The shoulder of the weighted buffer is provided with a reduced diameter to accommodate the smaller internal diameter of the stranded wire spring.

Abstract: An improved gun and body camera system having a weapon mounted camera, a body camera and a forearm communicator. In one aspect, the weapon mounted camera, body camera and forearm communicator are integrated into a single system for recording and synchronizing audio and video. In another aspect, the system can be separated, with each unit (i.e., gun camera, body camera, and forearm communicator) operating independently, as a stand-alone device. Each device preferably contains a number of components and sensors, which are used in combination with system software to improve law enforcement and firearm safety.

Abstract: A firearm (1) comprising a firing mechanism. (600) comprising a trigger (601), a firing pin (6), a locking element (7) of the firing pin (6). The firearm comprises an arming device (10) comprising transmission means (50) connected to the trigger (601) and an arming member (100) comprising a plurality of engagement elements (151, 156, 157) suitable for engaging the transmission means (50) and/or the firing pin (6) and/or the locking element (7). The arming member (100) comprises: a) a firing pin operating body (110) for engagement with the firing pin (6); b) a lock operating body (120) for engagement with the transmission means (50) and with the locking element (7) of the firing pin (6), wherein the firing pin operating body (110) is engageable in rotation by the lock operating body (120) to be moved in rotation.

Abstract: A rotational sear block isolates the rotational movement of the sear to the sear mechanism without using a rotational trigger. The isolation of the sear rotation to the sear mechanism allows for a single axis translational trigger to be used which gives the shooter the advantages of a short, crisp trigger pull without any off-axis movement. Additionally, the positive sear engagement and inherent safety of the design are achieved due to the sear being engaged and biased onto the sear block surface, disallowing unintended or accidental release.

Abstract: A system and method for a diffuser muzzle brake. The exhaust ports are upstream of the reaction plate. This allows the deflection and redirection of exhaust gases to reduce recoil. The internal cylinder bore and exhaust ports are manufactured with cost saving methods. The muzzle brake has at least one radial exhaust port pattern. The muzzle brake has at least one longitudinal exhaust port pattern. The muzzle brake has at least one downstream reaction plate.

Abstract: A coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to a bow is described. The coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory and a mount connected to the accessory support. The mount includes a plurality of flexible riser engagers configured to be coupled to the riser portion.

Abstract: A tactical device has a barrel having a first end, a second end, and a through hole that extends between the first end and a second end. A barrel housing has a first end, a second end and a through hole that extends between the first end and the second end. The barrel second end is configured to be inserted into the barrel housing first end and is axially moveable with respect to the barrel housing. A firing pin is mounted in the barrel housing through hole proximate the barrel housing second end and has a protrusion that extends toward the barrel housing first end. The tactical device has a safety means for maintaining the barrel in a first position in which the firing pin is spaced apart from the barrel second end.

Abstract: A rifle butt stock adjustment actuator having a body with a U-channel configured to fit a base of a telescoping rifle butt stock and operably connect to a butt stock adjustment mechanism is disclosed. The actuator includes a “push” pair of ergonomically shaped finger pressure surfaces disposed on the body and a “pull” pair of ergonomically shaped finger pressure surfaces disposed on the body. When attached to the base of a telescoping rifle butt stock and operably connected to the butt stock adjustment mechanism, pressure applied to the push pair of pressure surfaces actuates the butt stock adjustment mechanism and telescopes the rifle butt stock into a shorter configuration. Pressure applied to the pull pair of pressure surfaces actuates the butt stock adjustment mechanism and telescopes the rifle butt stock into a shorter configuration. Push and pull actuation may include both a torque and translation force.

Abstract: A device designed to replace or supplement the factory grip of a firearm, said device improving accuracy by allowing better placement of the user's trigger finger upon the trigger of the firearm, said device also providing an attachment point for carry of the firearm about the user's person when the firearm is not in use.

Abstract: A free-floating firearm handguard having vertically offset mounting fasteners.

Abstract: A detector monitors the presence, absence, insertion, and/or removal of an object in a holster. The detector broadcasts a message to an electronic device reporting whether the object, such as a weapon, has been removed from the holster and/or if the holster lock has been unlocked. The detector repeatedly probes for the presence of the object in the holster. The electronic device, in response to authenticating the message, may control the recording of audio, video, and/or other data in conjunction with the insertion or withdrawal. The detector stores information about when an object has been removed or inserted from the holster and provides it the electronic device.

Abstract: A safety holster has a retention section, a trigger guard section in communication with the retention section, a blade sheath secured to the retention section, and a belt clip attached to the blade sheath. The safety holster is formed by a single piece material and has an opening secured by a fastening device.

Abstract: An aiming apparatus and associated methods for aiming a device such as a firearm are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the aiming apparatus may include a front sight configured as a post and a rear sight configured to include a notch. An image portion is formed on the front sight and a complementary image portion formed on the rear sight such that the image portion and the complementary image portion present a unitary image to a viewer of the front sight through the notch when the front sight is aligned with the rear sight, in various aspects. A mark is provided on the front sight visually indicative of the midpoint of the front sight. Note that this abstract is presented to meet requirements of the USPTO. This abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.