Abstract: A manual transmission shifter includes a reaction arm mounting the shifter to a transmission via a bushing. The bushing includes a resilient member having a tubular section lining a mounting hole in the arm and having a flange extending around the hole. The bushing includes a rigid cup member having an inner sleeve disposed within the tubular section and having a cup rim defining a recess between the inner sleeve and cup rim with a predetermined depth. The flange has a thickness greater than the predetermined depth and is inserted in the recess to create an open gap between the cup rim and the arm. A fastener extends through the inner sleeve to attach the cup member to a transmission bracket. The resilient member attenuates vibrations through the bushing. The arm is provided with a limited range of longitudinal rotation by contact of the arm with the cup rim.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system reduces rattling in a reverse lockout mechanism for a manual shifter. A shaft retained in a shifter housing has an upper end for a shift knob and an enlarged barrel section proximate the housing. A lockout skirt slides on the shaft between upper and lower positions. The lockout skirt has a shoulder extending radially outward, and the housing includes a stop block such that the shaft is prevented from pivoting to a reverse gear position when the lockout skirt is in the lower position and is free to move to the reverse gear position when the lockout skirt is in the upper position. A spring retained on the shaft biases the lockout skirt toward the lower position. A plurality of lubricated O-rings are disposed on the shaft to define sliding interfaces between the lockout skirt and the shaft and between the lockout skirt and the barrel.

Abstract: A piston bolt may include an axial opening and at least one reinforcement rib may be arranged on an inner surface of the opening. The at least one reinforcement rib may be helical in conformation or may include a plurality of reinforcement ribs forming a honeycomb pattern.

Abstract: An inverted combustion engine is described herein that can reduce or eliminate the amount of oil that leaks into a combustion volume of a combustion chamber. In some implementations, at least one piston of the combustion engine includes a crown that faces the combustion volume and a cavity on an opposing side of the crown that is configured to collect and contain oil that has entered the combustion chamber.

Abstract: An integrated seal assembly includes an aperture defined. A carrier includes a generally planar support portion and a contact zone portion formed integral to the support portion. The contact zone portion extends radially of the support portion and terminates adjacent the aperture. A resilient seal portion is formed integrally on at least the contact zone portion and defines the aperture, the resilient seal portion providing an upper support zone and a lower support zone respectively on opposite sides of the assembly.

Abstract: A rotary seal arrangement has a rotatably mounted machine part and a machine part that forms a bearing for the rotatably mounted machine part. One of the machine parts forms a seal accommodating structure and the other one of the machine parts has a surface forming a sealing surface. At least one rotary seal is arranged in the seal accommodating structure. The rotary seal seals off a high-pressure area from a low-pressure area between the machine parts.

Abstract: An object is to provide a backup ring manufacturable with an angle of a cut portion set to a standard cut angle even in the case of a product having a small diameter etc. due to dimensional limitation of a device used therewith, and is solved by a sealing device characterized in that a backup ring 1 is disposed in an annular gap 4 formed by disposing a sloped surface 20 on a member surface of one of two members, i.e.

Abstract: A mechanical seal (100) is configured such that an annular sealed space (S1) is formed by a first bellows (141), a second bellows (151), and members respectively provided on both end sides of the first bellows (141) and the second bellows (151), and that the first bellows (141) and the second bellows (151) expand and contract in a central axial direction of a rotating shaft (200) in accordance with fluid pressure inside the sealed space (S1). The first bellows (141) and the second bellows (151) are arranged at positions distant to each other in the central axial direction, and are arranged such that a part of the first bellows (141) on a radially inward side and a part of the second bellows (151) on a radially outward side overlap when viewed in the central axial direction.

Abstract: A sealing system for a gas turbine engine includes a first surface and a second surface spaced a dimension away from the first surface defining a gap through which a fluid can flow. At least one recess is formed in one of the first surface and the second surface and is oriented such that the fluid flow through the gap crosses the at least one recess. The recess is configured to restrict the fluid flow through the gap in comparison to if the at least one recess were not present, all other things being equal.

Abstract: Closure element for a vacuum valve having a valve disk realized for the gas-tight closure of a process volume by means of interaction with a vacuum valve opening of the vacuum valve provided for the process volume, wherein the valve disk comprises a closure side and an oppositely situated rear side which is substantially parallel thereto and a first sealing face which is assigned to the closure side and corresponds to a second sealing face of the vacuum valve opening, in particular with regard to form and size, with cured-on sealing material, wherein the second sealing face runs around the vacuum valve opening, and a cross carrier with a receiving means for a drive component transversely with respect to an extension direction of the cross carrier, wherein the cross carrier is connected to the valve disk on the rear side of the valve disk at at least one connection point. The connection of the cross carrier to the valve disk comprises a friction stir welding connection at the at least one connection point.

Abstract: A spool assembly is disclosed for use in a valve. The spool assembly may have a cylindrical body with a first end, a second end, and a bore passing from the first end through the second end. The spool assembly may also have a first insert with a first land slidably disposed inside the bore at the first end, and a second insert separate from the first insert. The second insert may have a second land slidably disposed inside the bore at the second end.

Abstract: A method for assembling a ball valve using a system having a support structure and a tool includes positioning a body of the ball valve on a surface of the support structure. The method also includes driving one or more engaging members of the tool radially outward from a retracted position to an expanded position to engage a seat disposed within the body of the ball valve. The method further includes adjusting an axial position of the surface of the support structure relative to the one or more engaging members of the tool while the seat is engaged by the one or more engaging members of the tool to drive the seat into a seated position within the body of the ball valve.

Abstract: A directional control valve for selectively communicating a valve outlet to one of a vent port and a pressure supply port includes a poppet extending through a cage. Relative positioning of the poppet to the cage selects which of the vent and pressure supply port is communicated to the valve outlet. The poppet position relative to the cage is provided by supplying fluid pressure to one of the opposed sides thereof, and the poppet latches with the cage so that the fluid pressure on one of the sides of the poppet need not be maintained to maintain the poppet position in the valve.

Abstract: A monoflange valve including a valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and an internal bore, and a valve assembly having a valve member disposed in the internal bore for cooperating with a valve seat to open or close a flow path through the valve body. The valve seat may be disposed in the internal bore at a central region of the monoflange body proximal the inlet for enhancing fluid flow through the monoflange body. One or more valve assemblies may be provided, each having a corresponding valve seat that may be located at the central region proximal the inlet passage. One or more projections may extend radially outwardly from the valve body, and the valve assemblies may have a sealing member welded to the corresponding projection at a location spaced radially outwardly from the valve body for facilitating welding and/or inspection of the weldment.

Abstract: A zoned fluid control system in a valve manifold system has a plurality of manifold blocks connected together and a plurality of control valves mounted to the manifold blocks with the control valves being electrically actuated and pilot pressure operated. The plurality of manifold blocks forms at least first and second separate pilot pressure passages of a respective first zone and second zone not connected to each other for supplying a respective first set and second set of control valves with independently controlled pilot pressure. A pilot supply valve selectively supplies pilot pressure and shuts off pilot pressure to the second pilot pressure passage without affecting the pilot pressure to the first pilot pressure passage thereby disabling the second set of control valves as a separate zone independent from the first set of control valves.

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic valve in which a seal member; a shaft provided with a valve body capable of abutting against the seal member; and a valve-actuating pressure chamber that moves the shaft in an axial direction to actuate the valve body is provided within a valve casing. The shaft has a first member that receives pressure from the valve-actuating pressure chamber, and a second member that includes the valve body and is movable relative to the first member in the axial direction. The pneumatic valve further has a stopper that is provided in a movement path of the first member, and a disc spring that is sandwiched between the first member and the second member, has elastic energy accumulated therein in a state where the first member is in contact with the stopper, and presses the valve body against the seal member.

Abstract: A Shape Metal Alloy actuated valve assembly is provided with a support structure having electromechanical connection points arranged on its surface. Actuation of a SMA element, arranged to provide a connection between the support structure contact and the contact on the plunger, will cause the plunger to either move from an open position a closed position or vice versa. The support structure is provided with multiple contact or connection points for engaging an SMA element so that the valve assembly can be configured to provide a normally closed (NC), a normally open (NO), proportional or a latch valve assembly.

Abstract: A motion conversion device is disclosed for converting motion in one direction into motion in another direction. The motion conversion device may include a single-acting cylinder hydraulically or pneumatically coupled to a double-acting cylinder such that movement of the single-acting cylinder along an axis causes movement of the double-acting cylinder along a non-parallel axis. The single-acting cylinder may be mechanically coupled to another single-acting cylinder such that movement of one of the single-acting cylinders in a direction causes movement of the other one of the single-acting cylinders in an opposite direction. In this way, the single-acting cylinders may cooperate to provide reciprocal motion of the double-acting cylinder. Also disclosed is a valve incorporating a motion conversion device for the purpose of moving a closure member between an open position and a closed position. Furthermore, a method for operating a valve closure member with a motion conversion device is disclosed.

Abstract: A device for indicating the status of a valve includes a position indicator, wherein the position indicator includes a monitoring element, and a communication element. A method for indicating the status of at least one valve includes monitoring positions of a device enclosed by a first valve with a position indicator and communicating the positions of the device enclosed by the first valve with a communications element.

Abstract: A valve including a valve housing through which a process medium can flow and in which a valve seat is located, which surrounds a through-flow opening and to which a valve member mounted on a spindle is assigned in such a way that the valve member can be moved by means of an actuating stroke of the spindle between a blocking position in which the valve member bears against the valve seat in a process medium-tight manner and an open position in which the valve member is raised off the valve seat, and wherein an interface for coupling a drive unit generating the actuating stroke of the spindle is provided on the valve housing, and wherein a sealing device through which the spindle passes is accommodated in the valve housing, the sealing device is accommodated in a seal cartridge which is separate from the valve housing and configured as an operational pre-assembly.

Abstract: A three-way (3-way) Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)-based micro-valve device and method of fabrication for the implementation of a three-way MEMS-based micro-valve are disclosed. The micro-valve device has a wide range of applications, including medical, industrial control, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics and products, as well as any application(s) requiring the use of three-way micro-valves for the control of fluids. The discloses three-way micro-valve device and method of fabrication that can be tailored to the requirements of a wide range of applications and fluid types, and can also use a number of different actuation methods, including actuation methods that have very small actuation pressures and energy densities even at higher fluidic pressures.

Abstract: A magnetic cable fastener includes a magnetic fastener, a boss, a base, and a loop coupler attached to the base. The loop coupler is attached to the base and is operable to attach to another structure. The loop coupler may be a cable, wires, electrical conduit, rope, adjustable strap, and a tie wrap or suitable object. According to one embodiment, the loop coupler may further include at least two fingers. The fingers are operative to flex or compress appropriately to permit the cables to enter the fingers. According to another embodiment, the loop coupler is a solid loop to permit for example, a cable strap to be inserted and attach the cable strap to the loop coupler. Thus, the magnetic cable fastener may secure one or more cables via the loop fingers or solid loop or other suitable cable coupler.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a wind turbine drip loop cable securement assembly. The assembly includes at least one flexible ring component and a plurality of flexible straps circumferentially mounted to the flexible ring component. More specifically, the flexible ring component has an inner surface and an outer surface separated by a thickness. The inner surface defines an open center configured to receive the one or more cables therein. Further, the flexible straps have a first end and a second end. Thus, the first end is configured to be mounted to an interior wall of a tower of the wind turbine, whereas the second end is configured to be mounted to the outer surface of the ring component so as to minimize movement of the cables.

Abstract: An extensible hose, comprising an inner tubular element (2) suitable, in use, for being passed through by a fluid, said inner tubular element (2) being made from a first elastically extensible material and suitable for lengthening and widening under the action of the pressure of the fluid. The hose (1) also comprises at least one extensible outer tubular element (3) overlying, and coaxial to, said inner tubular element (2), comprising at least one surface portion (4) made from a second material resistant to external stresses, and the like.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a screw coupling for liquid conduits of a high-pressure cleaning apparatus is provided. The coupling arrangement includes a plug part which is pluggably connectable to a complementarily configured plug part of a second coupling arrangement of the screw coupling for establishing a liquid-tight and releasable connection therewith with a sealing ring interposed therebetween, and a connecting part having a thread that is screwably connectable to a complementarily configured thread of the second coupling arrangement. The thread can be of multiple-threaded configuration and the connecting part can include a clamping element which is aligned in an in-line relationship with the thread relative to the thread longitudinal axis and is releasably clampable against a complementarily configured clamping element of the second coupling arrangement by axially inserting one into the other.

Abstract: A device for a leakproof air-conditioning fluid circuit. A body includes a conduit having a foot at its base, coupled to a communication orifice in the periphery of a tube. A welding is made between an interior part of the base of the foot and a corresponding part of a tube having an orifice. An internal semi-cylindrical a portion of the base of the foot features, around the discharging conduit, a part in the shape of a skirt, formed by two straight or curved segments which together define a semi-cylindrical cradle in the interior wall of the tube. An orifice comprising a whistle-shaped notch in the back of the tube, comprises two complementary segments.

Abstract: A self-supported hose delivery assembly includes a series of expandable socket joints attached to one another, a nozzle, and a back pressure protection apparatus. The series of attached expandable socket joints have a proximal and distal end and the nozzle is connected to the proximal and the back pressure protection apparatus is connected to the distal end. When the back pressure protection apparatus is attached to a pressure source, the substance released from the pressure source travels through the back pressure protection apparatus, through the series of expandable socket joints, to the nozzle. The expandable socket joints react to pressure and when force is applied to them, they are pulled tightly, resulting in the overall assembly stiffening up into whatever position the user wishes and be self-supporting.

Abstract: An exemplary insulator for a flue of a residential oven includes a bendable insulating body having a first end, a second end, and a bending portion. A first cut is disposed between the bending portion and the first end and a second cut is disposed between the bending portion and the second end. The first cut is expandable to form a first opening and the second cut is expandable to form a second opening.

Abstract: A rotatable platter for monitors comprising a platter member fixedly attached to a rotating plate member. The rotating plate member is connected, by way of an annular ball bearing member to a fixed plate member. An opening made through a center portion of the platter member allows for at least one cable to pass therethrough. The cable passes through a hollow opening forming part of the annular annular ball bearing. A peg engaging one of two possible channels controls the degree of allowable rotation of the platter member.

Abstract: A resealing suction cup mounting system and method wherein an arm pivotably connected to the suction cup is able to rotate in the direction of the suction cup and in so doing provide an impact force to be applied to the suction cup that cause a resealing action to occur. The impact force having a component that is perpendicular to the interface between the suction cup and a surface the suction cup is mounted to.

Abstract: The present invention provides a can holder having an upper portion and a bottom portion, where a top portion of a can fits inside the upper portion of the can holder, and a bottom portion of the can fits inside the bottom portion of the can holder. At least one suction cups is attached to each of the upper portion and the bottom portion of the can holder, where the suction cups holds the can holder onto a door of a display case, such as glass door of a refrigerated display case as found in grocery stores and convenience stores, thereby making the can holder into a door handle for the door.

Abstract: A cryogenic tank system includes a plurality of heat exchangers for heating an interior volume of a storage container. Heat transfer to the interior volume of the storage container by the plurality of heat exchangers pressurizes the interior volume of the storage container. The system further includes a valve assembly mounted to the storage container and positioned substantially within the storage container. The valve assembly includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion. The outlet portion is positioned outside of the storage container, and the inlet portion is positioned within the storage container. The inlet portion is sealable by a fail-closed powered sealing mechanism.

Abstract: A cryogenic fluid purification device comprising: a first container defining an interior region; a second container defining an interior region in fluid communication with the interior region of the first container; and a cryogenic fluid in contact with an exterior of the second container.

Abstract: A pressurized gas storage system is disclosed for maintaining a minimum pressure of a primary fluid (5). The system includes a pressurized gas tank (2) inside which is mounted a flexible bladder (4) which contains the primary fluid. The space between the gas tank and the bladder is considered a compression chamber (9) which contains a secondary fluid (7) that exerts pressure on the bladder to maintain a minimum pressure upon the primary fluid. The secondary fluid is supplied to and exits tank pressure chamber through a port (6). The flexible bladder is couple to inlet outlet port (8) extending to a pickup tube (10). The system also includes a pump (18), fluid reservoir (14), pressure relief valve (24) and controller (26) which functions to maintain the pressure of the secondary fluid. In a second embodiment, pressure is maintained through a second fluid absorbing and releasing material.

Abstract: An LED lamp holder includes a frame ring that has slits for fittingly receiving retaining portions of some inserts; the inserts, each including the retaining portion, a top piece that has a hook, a positioning hole and a bore, and a bottom piece that has a hook and a bore, wherein the hooks of one insert are to be combined with the bores another insert, so that all the inserts are connected as a series; and a locking seat that has notches for receiving the retaining portions of the inserts, and has pins corresponding to the positioning holes of the inserts. After the pins are inserted into the positioning holes of the inserts, stamping is performed on the pins to fix the frame ring, the inserts and the locking seat as an unity, so as to form the LED lamp holder.

Abstract: In various embodiments, lighting systems include an electrically insulating carrier having a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon and a light-emitting array. The light-emitting array is disposed over the carrier and includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that each has at least two electrical contacts electrically connected to conductive elements by a conductive adhesive.

Abstract: Provided is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamp. The LED lamp includes: four external connection pins including at least two connection pins connected to a ballast stabilizer for a fluorescent lamp; an LED array in which a plurality of LEDs are connected in series; and at least a pair of capacitors formed between the LED array and the external connection pin, wherein in each of the at least a pair of capacitors, two polarized capacitors are connected in series with a back-to-back method.

Abstract: An LED light fixture is provided that is usable as a new LED lighting installation or as a retrofit assembly for converting a florescent light fixture into an LED light system. A PCB of the LED light fixture has an M-by-N array of LED modules mounted thereon, where M and N are positive integers that are greater than or equal to 2. The PCB has a heat dissipation system thermally coupled to one of the terminals of each LED module such that heat generated by the LED modules flows directly into the heat dissipation system, which maintains the operating case temperatures of the LED modules at or around ambient temperature, thereby increasing the life expectancies of the LED modules. The M-by-N array of LED modules provides very uniform light distribution without having to overdrive the LED modules, which also increases the life expectancies of the LED modules and conserves power.

Abstract: An illumination module includes a color conversion cavity with multiple interior surfaces, such as sidewalls and an output window. A shaped reflector is disposed above a mounting board upon which are mounted LEDs. The shaped reflector includes a first plurality of reflective surfaces that preferentially direct light emitted from a first LED to a first interior surface of the color conversion cavity and a second plurality of reflective surfaces that preferentially direct light emitted from a second LED to a second interior surface. The illumination module may further include a second color conversion cavity.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a base dimensioned to be portable by an adult and one or more lamps extending upwardly from the base. A plurality of openings are defined in the base, in order to enable an operator to couple the base to a surface or to a scaffolding tube. The lamps have a longitudinal portion that prevents passage of light. In one embodiments, the lighting fixture includes two elongated lamps that are joined by a bridge at their upper ends.

Abstract: A traffic control light strip supports a plurality of light emitting diode illumination devices within a plurality of LED units upon an elongated supporting strip. A power and control unit responsive to operator inputs is operatively coupled to the LED units to provide selective illumination patterns of the light emitting diodes. The traffic control light strip is supported by a flexible elongated base member which allows the entire traffic control light strip to be rolled upon a storage reel from a deployed configuration to a convenient storage configuration. In an alternate embodiment, the traffic control light strip includes a pair of extendable hinge coupled support members that facilitate folding the traffic control light strip to a closed transport and storage configuration.

Abstract: An illuminating device having folding solar panels, which comprises a lamp cover, a light source, two solar panels, and a folding holder on which the two solar panels are positioned. The opening of the lamp cover is smaller than the deployed area of the folding holder. When it is intended to place the light source, solar panels, and folding holder inside the lamp cover, the folding holder are folded by a predetermined angle so as to pass through the opening of the lamp cover. Accordingly, the illuminating device may significantly reduce the overall volume thereof without compromising the working efficiency. The illuminating device is flexible in arrangement and assembly, and is also more flexible in construction since the solar panels may be positioned at the highest portion to absorb more sunlight.

Abstract: A gobo with a substrate having at least one peripheral edge a body extending from the peripheral edge, the body having two faces and a structural network on at least one of the two faces, the structural network generally extending to the peripheral edge. An optical pattern is disposed on or through the body, with the structural network extending on the body only to an edge of the optical pattern. The structural network is integral with the substrate.

Abstract: A method and device for realizing an electric candle flame with a dynamic visual effect. The device comprises a shell, an upper cover, a candle flame simulating object, an LED lamp, a pivot, a candle flame simulating object seat and a water stirring device. The seat is cylindrical and fixed at a center part of the upper cover, and the candle flame simulating object is vertically arranged in the seat in a swinging mode by the aid of the pivot. The LED lamp is arranged on the vertical wall of the seat and located at the lower front of one lateral plane of the candle flame simulating object, and LED lamp upwardly and obliquely emits light to said plane of the candle flame simulating object at an elevation angle. Water is filled in the lower part of the shell with the water stirring device is arranged therein.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an illumination device for vehicles, including multiple semiconductor light sources, and at least one light wavelength conversion element for the wavelength conversion of the light emitted by the semiconductor sources. At least one light-refracting optical unit is associated with each semiconductor source, which is designed to direct light emitted by the respective semiconductor source onto the at least one light wavelength conversion element. The at least one light-refracting optical unit is movably arranged with respect to the semiconductor source with which it is associated.

Abstract: This invention is related to an improved light ring structure for vehicle lamp. An incident portion is extended and projected from one side of a light-guiding ring, and a V-shaped light-guiding portion connects the incident portion and the light-guiding ring. An optical structure is formed on an optical surface of the light-guiding ring, and several teeth are aligned on the optical surface. One side of each tooth is a vertical section which faces to the incident portion and the other side of that is an inclined section. The width of the teeth is increased gradually from the incident portion and the opposite of the incident portion to the two sides of the light-guiding ring, forming the widest tooth at the two sides of the light-guiding ring, and the height of the teeth is increased gradually from the incident portion, forming the highest tooth at the opposite of the incident portion.

Abstract: The lamp fitting for a vehicle includes a plurality of laser light sources, and laser light from the plurality of laser light sources is introduced into a plurality of optical systems, and is used in the plurality of optical systems. The lamp fitting for a vehicle includes: a plurality of laser light sources; one or more optical fibers; one or more optical systems which are provided in conformity with the one or more optical fibers and to which a corresponding emission end of the optical fiber among the one or more optical fibers is connected; and a plurality of optical elements which are disposed between the laser light sources and an incident end of the one or more optical fibers, and constitute an optical path guiding laser light from at least one of the laser light sources to the incident end of the one or more optical fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light guide for a vehicle lighting unit, having at least one light-conducting body, which conducts the light along at least one light direction; and at least one, in particular band-shaped, optically active flat material which interacts with the light guided into the body in order to produce a light effect. The light guide according to the invention is characterized in that the flat material with its longitudinal extension direction along the direction of light of the light-conducting body in the light-conducting body is completely surrounded and embedded by the same at least transversely to the direction of longitudinal extent.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a vehicle lighting device includes a heat radiating portion that has a flange having a plate shape, heat radiating fins provided on one surface of the flange, and a loading portion provided on a surface of the flange on a side opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided; a storage portion that is provided on a side of the flange opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided, has a mounting portion surrounding the loading portion and bayonets provided on a side surface of the mounting portion, and is formed of a material different from a material of the heat radiating portion; and a light emitting module that is provided on an end surface of the loading portion on a side opposite to the flange side and has a light emitting element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicular lamp including: a lamp outer case including a lamp housing having an opening and a cover configured to close the opening; a first board mounted with a first light source package; a second board mounted with a second light source package; and an optical member mounted with the first board and the second board. The first board and the second board are different kinds of boards that have different heat dissipation performances. Since the heat dissipation property for the heat generated when the first light source package is driven and the heat dissipation property of the heat generated when the second light source package is driven becomes different from each other, the heat dissipation performances may be properly controlled depending on an irradiation state.