Patents Issued in April 30, 2019
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Patent number: 10273975Abstract: An article of manufacture having a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a scalable table, the scalable table selected from the group of tables consisting of TABLE 1, wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a number, and wherein X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height, the airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paul Griffin DeIvernois, Kenneth Paul Rivard
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Patent number: 10273976Abstract: An actively morphable vane includes a leading edge, a trailing edge downstream of the leading edge, a tip end, a hub end spaced radially outward from the tip end, a pressure side comprising a pressure surface, and a suction side comprising a suction surface. The pressure surface extends continuously between the tip end, the hub end, the leading edge, and the trailing edge. The suction side is positioned opposite of the pressure side and the suction surface extends continuously between the tip end, the hub end, the leading edge, and the trailing edge. The actively morphable stator vane also includes an actuator in mechanical communication with the tip end. The actuator is operable to selectively morph the actively morphable stator vane between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration is optimized for a first operating condition, and the second configuration is optimized for a second operating condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Jemora, Damir Novak, Hermann Nachtigall
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Patent number: 10273977Abstract: A rotor, in particular a drum of a low-pressure compressor of a turbojet aero engine, is disclosed. The rotor includes an outer annular wall delimiting a primary annular flow of the turbine engine, sealing devices with two rubbing strips or annular ribs formed on the wall. The rubbing strips cooperate by abrasion with inner shrouds. In addition, the annular wall includes rows of intake orifices for leakages which are arranged between each pair of rubbing strips in order to aspirate the recirculation leakages there. A plenum for leakages is formed inside the rotor by means of a composite partitioning, then evacuates the parasitic flow downstream of the turbine engine via the central shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SAInventor: Stéphane Hiernaux
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Patent number: 10273978Abstract: An evacuator for supplying vacuum to a device in a boosted engine air system is disclosed. The evacuator defines a body comprising a converging motive section, a diverging discharge section, at least one suction port, and a Venturi gap located between an outlet end of the converging motive section and an inlet end of the diverging discharge section. A lineal distance is measured between the outlet end and the inlet end. The lineal distance is decreased in length if higher suction vacuum at a specific set of operating conditions is required and the lineal distances is increased in length if higher suction flow rate at the specific set of operating conditions is required.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Dayco IP, Holdings LLCInventors: David E. Fletcher, Brian M. Graichen, James H. Miller, Rex Bravo, Matthew C. Gilmer, Keith Hampton, Andrew D. Niedert, Denis Vashuk
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Patent number: 10273979Abstract: An accumulator is provided, which is aimed at stabilization in mounting state of a damping member while diminishing the impact on a metal bellows. In an accumulator (100), a damping member (190) formed slidably at the inner circumferential surface of a pressure vessel (110) and suppressing the oscillation of a metal bellows (130) while keeping a gap between the metal bellows (130) and the inner circumferential surface of the pressure vessel (110) is mounted at at least one site of a plurality of annular valley parts of the metal bellows(130) including a plurality of annular crest parts and the plurality of annular valley parts alternately formed therein. In the damping member (190), a radially inward tip is fitted with the valley part, and a radially outward tip is longer than the crest part of the metal bellows radially and outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: EAGLE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuhiro Arikawa, Matsuyoshi Yamashita, Koji Sato
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Patent number: 10273980Abstract: A liquid seal energy-accumulator and hydraulic system thereof based on liquid-collector and sandwich piston is provided. The liquid seal energy-accumulator includes a piston cylinder (HSG) and a high pressure gas-tank (QTG). When a piston (HS) moves to a top of the piston cylinder, the leaked pressure liquid accumulated on the top of the piston flows into the gas-tank through a gas-liquid-pipe (TD), so as to timely clean up the pressure liquid accumulated on the top of the piston. The pressure liquid collected at the bottom of the gas-tank is increased for upwardly moving a buoy (FT), when the buoy presses a collection-liquid sensor (JYG), a signal is sent for opening an electronically-controlled-valve (DKF), the leaked pressure liquid flows from the liquid leakage pipe (LYG) back to the liquid-container (SYT).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Qixing Chen, Qiyu Luo
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Patent number: 10273981Abstract: The invention relates to a master cylinder for an actuating device of a clutch or a brake of a motor vehicle, including a cylinder housing having a pressure cylinder section, as well as a piston mounted movable relative to the cylinder housing, wherein the piston is arranged inside the pressure cylinder section in an actuation state in order to control a fluid pressure in a fluidically sealed pressure chamber by a sealing device on the piston side, and is arranged in a pressureless state such that the pressure cylinder section is fluidically connected to a retention system, wherein a seal of the sealing device is configured, and attached to the piston, such that it rests on a seal protection area of a stop element at least in a parking position in the pressureless state; as well as a method for mounting such a master cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Jerome Malitourne, Laszlo Man
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Patent number: 10273982Abstract: A first case accommodating a first check valve of a switching valve switching a flow of hydraulic fluid to one of a first chamber and a second chamber of a cylinder device, an inside of which is segmented into the first chamber and the second chamber by a piston, and a second case which is stacked on the first case and in which a first actuation valve of the switching valve is accommodated to be displaced in a direction of stacking the first case are provided. A first valve chamber, accommodating the first actuation valve, of the second case has a pressure receiving surface on which pressure of hydraulic fluid that acts on the first valve chamber acts toward the first case.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SHOWA CORPORATIONInventors: Hayato Tsutsui, Nobuaki Tanaka, Takeshi Ueki
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Patent number: 10273983Abstract: A working machine control system includes a split flow type fluid pressure pump configured to discharge a working fluid from a first discharge port and a second discharge port, and a lower pressure selection circuit configured to select and communicate with a working fluid of lower pressure among a working fluid on the downstream of a first operation valve of a first neutral passage in a first circuit system to which a working fluid discharged from the first discharge port is supplied, and a working fluid on the downstream of a second operation valve of a second neutral passage in a second circuit system to which a working fluid discharged from the second discharge port is supplied. The fluid pressure pump is adjusted in such a manner that the lower the pressure of the working fluid selected by the lower pressure selection circuit is, the more a discharge flow rate is increased.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: KYB CorporationInventors: Nobuyoshi Yoshida, Ikuo Inagaki
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Patent number: 10273984Abstract: A hydraulic system, preferably for actuating and engaging a mobile slurry pump, includes a primary circuit, actuating a first hydraulic consumer, which circuit has a hydraulic drive assembly including at least one motor-driven hydraulic pump. The hydraulic system further includes a secondary circuit, actuating a second hydraulic consumer, which circuit has a second hydraulic drive assembly including at least one additional motor-driven hydraulic pump. In a first operating state, hydraulic oil from a common tank can be admitted to the hydraulic consumers arranged in the primary circuit and in the secondary circuit via the hydraulic drive assemblies thereof, independently of one another. In a second operating state, a portion of the hydraulic oil is supplied from the primary circuit to the secondary circuit to actuate the second consumer.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Putzmeister Engineering GmbHInventors: Jan-Martin Veit, Werner Muenzenmaier
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Patent number: 10273985Abstract: An object to reduce a relief amount at the start of turning. A hydraulic drive system of a construction machine includes: a turning control valve disposed on a first circulation line extending from a first pump; a boom control valve disposed on a second circulation line extending from a second pump; first and second regulators, which change tilting angles of the first and second pumps; and a controller, which controls one or more solenoid proportional valves, which output a secondary pressure to the first and second regulators. While a turning operation is being performed, if a discharge pressure of the first pump is higher than a first setting value and a discharge pressure of the second pump is lower than a second setting value, the controller lowers first and second horsepower control lines that restrict discharge flow rates of the first and second pumps.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Akihiro Kondo, Hideyasu Muraoka, Hiroaki Fujimoto
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Patent number: 10273986Abstract: An actuation pressure to actuate one or more hydraulic actuators may be determined based on a load on the one or more hydraulic actuators of a robotic device. Based on the determined actuation pressure, a pressure rail from among a set of pressure rails at respective pressures may be selected. One or more valves may connect the selected pressure rail to a metering valve. The hydraulic drive system may operate in a discrete mode in which the metering valve opens such that hydraulic fluid flows from the selected pressure rail through the metering valve to the one or more hydraulic actuators at approximately the supply pressure. Responsive to a control state of the robotic device, the hydraulic drive system may operate in a continuous mode in which the metering valve throttles the hydraulic fluid such that the supply pressure is reduced to the determined actuation pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Boston Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Murphy, John Aaron Saunders, Steven D. Potter
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Patent number: 10273987Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic valve arrangement for controlling/regulating at least one hydraulic consumer of a mobile machine, with a summation interconnection of at least two hydraulic valves and at least one consumer interconnection of hydraulic valves, wherein the outputs of the summation interconnection are hydraulically connected with the inputs of the consumer interconnection, wherein at least one backflow valve is provided in the consumer interconnection. According to the invention, the at least one backflow valve for throttling a consumer return volume flow opens or closes in dependence on a consumer inflow pressure and comprises at least one main piston arranged in a bushing and at least two further pistons arranged in a lid separate from the bushing, wherein the main piston and the control piston interact with each other via a compression spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SASInventors: Patrick Stephan, Pascal Progin, Michael Deeken, Volker Gliniorz, Phlipp Hahn
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Patent number: 10273988Abstract: A fluid pressure system includes an actuator, an operating valve, and a spool valve. The spool valve is connected to a pressure source and a tank by a pressure source line and a tank line, respectively, and connected to the actuator by a first movement line and a second movement line. The spool valve moves from a neutral position to a movement position by a moving amount corresponding to a pilot pressure outputted from the operating valve, the movement position being a position at which the spool valve allows the pressure source line to communicate with the first movement line and allows the second movement line to communicate with the tank line. A relief line branches off from the second movement line, and the relief line connects to a tank. A variable throttle valve is provided on the relief line.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Akihiro Kondo, Makoto Ito, Kazuto Fujiyama
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Patent number: 10273989Abstract: A valve actuator device includes a supporting body, a driving shaft, and a fluid cylinder having a body connected to one side of the supporting body. The cylinder has a rod that controls rotation of a driving arm rigidly connected to the driving shaft. Linear movement of the rod is converted into rotation of the driving arm by engagement of a cam-follower pin carried by the rod within a slot formed in the driving arm. The slot is formed in an insert that constitutes an element separate from the driving arm body and that is received and held within a seat of the driving arm body. Thus, a single main body for the driving arm is provided, having a plurality of inserts for selective mounting within the seat and are differentiated from one another in the dimensions and shape of the slot and/or in the material of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Rotork Fluid Systems S.r.l.Inventors: Pier Paolo Paradiso, Marco Borselli, Nicola Batistoni, Stefano Vettori, Anselmo Nicolini
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Patent number: 10273990Abstract: A fixed wobbler of a hydraulic unit includes a body having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end defining a first surface, and the second end defining a second surface oriented at an angle relative to the first surface, the body having an outer diameter and an inner wall defining an inner diameter, wherein the outer diameter is approximately 2.1655+0.0000?0.0007 inches (5.5004+0.000?0.0018 cm), and wherein the inner diameter is approximately 1.043±0.003 inches (2.6492±0.0076 cm).Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Kris H. Campbell, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr., Doren C. Smith, Jonathan C. Dell, Jong-Yeong Yung, Ted A. Martin
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Patent number: 10273991Abstract: A mounting clip may be provided that is configured to be secured to a stiffener and provide attachment of external components to the stiffener. In one example, the mounting clip includes a frame with a base and legs. Opposing engagement members extend from the legs. The opposing engagement members each include a pair of deformable flexures and a pad, which engages a surface of the stiffener. The stiffener may be inserted into a channel defined by engagement members and translated upwards, thus, translating the pads upward and inward. Subsequently, the pads and deformable flexures provide a compressive clamping stress on the stiffener and therefore permanently secure the mounting clip to the stiffener.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Christopher W. Fay
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Patent number: 10273992Abstract: Disclosed is a panel support including a block and a slide. The block has an aperture therein into which the slide can be inserted and the slide has a flange at or adjacent its distal end. A locking unit is provided actuable to substantially lock the slide in a desired position relative to the block so as to clamp a planar member between the slide and the block. Also described is a mounting system utilizing a plurality of panel supports carrying a planar member.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PIZAZZ INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: David Grenville Pountney
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Patent number: 10273993Abstract: A positioning device positions and/or centers a first vehicle part relative to a second vehicle part. The device includes a body having a first end connected to the first vehicle part and a second free end in contact with a section formed in the second vehicle part during positioning and/or centering. The section configured to slide along at least two or more sliding surfaces during positioning and/or centering in a phase-wise manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Erol Mori, Michael Alhof
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Patent number: 10273994Abstract: A display panel includes a frame and a plurality of panels. Each of the panels is attached to the frame by a first spring-latch. The first spring latch is configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Ultravision Technologies, LLCInventor: Matthew Foster
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Patent number: 10273995Abstract: A connector is a unitary member having a male portion extending from a base. The male portion is configured as bifurcated snap pin to be inserted into and retain thereon a grommet of a tarpaulin. The base includes a central aperture configured to receive the threaded fastener, which extends through the central aperture in a direction opposite to the male portion. The base includes an inner flange extending radially between the central aperture and two male members forming the male portion, which is configured to receive a head of the threaded fastener thereagainst so as to compress the base between the fastener and the object. The base includes a central bore extending inward into the base from a surface opposite the male portion in the direction of the two male members. The central bore is configured to receive therein the male snap stud, so as to couple thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: David L. Pulsipher
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Patent number: 10273996Abstract: A clamp for sanitary fittings includes a clamp body formed of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member movable about a hinge assembly from an open configuration to a closed, latched configuration. The hinge assembly detachably couples the first arcuate member to the second arcuate member. The hinge assembly includes an arcuate finger extending from an end of the first arcuate member, a pin-receiving recess formed within the arcuate finger, and a post formed on an end of the second arcuate member. Upon assembly, the arcuate finger cradles around the post and the post fits within the pin-receiving recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: Carl T. Whitaker, Bruce Williams, Ravikumar Narayanan, Francis J. Lombardi, III, Kenneth R. Davis
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Patent number: 10273997Abstract: An axially-switchable quick release device, including: a rod extending in an axial direction; a clutch shaft disposed at an end of the rod and having a meshing teeth portion and an idling ring portion; and a quick release lever having a fitting portion and a turning portion connected to the fitting portion The fitting portion has a fitting teeth portion sleeved onto the clutch shaft and movable along the axial direction and between a meshing position and an idling position. When the quick release lever is at the meshing position, the fitting teeth portion engages with the meshing teeth portion so that the quick release lever and the clutch shaft can rotate synchronously. When the quick release lever is at the idling position, the fitting teeth portion moves to the idling ring portion so that the quick release lever can rotate freely relative to the clutch shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: J.D COMPONENTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chun-Wei Huang, Chen-Kuie Liu
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Patent number: 10273998Abstract: A first bracket is attached to a wall forming an anchoring point for an accessory hub. The accessory hub is attached to a second bracket that mates to the first bracket. Once properly mated together, the first bracket and second bracket may not be separated by a downward force. As a result, any accessory device attached to the accessory hub is properly secured to the wall. The accessory hub may also be attached to the first bracket and detached without the use of tools or intricate fasteners thereby facilitating simple removal at a later date.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Garcia, Jan Van Leyen
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Patent number: 10273999Abstract: A mortise and tenon joint for furniture, includes a mortise piece and a tenon piece. The mortise piece includes a cut-out region. The cut-out region includes a surface. A mortise is located at the cut-out region. A tenon piece includes a tenon sized to fit within the mortise. The tenon piece has a surface that matches the surface of the cut-out region so that when the tenon is within the mortise, the tenon piece can be rotated into a first orientation so that the surface of the tenon piece is flush with the surface of the cut-out region, and the tenon piece can be rotated into a second orientation so that the surface of the tenon piece is not flush with the surface of the cut-out region.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Che-Ming Chang, Tian Tian Yang
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Patent number: 10274000Abstract: A fastener comprising a body having a first portion and a second portion is provided. The first and second body portions are adjustably connected such that the distance between the first body portion and the second body portion is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the body. A first flange is arranged on the first body portion and a second flange is arranged on the second body portion. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the first and second body portions together while permitting adjustment of the distance between the first and second body portions in the direction of the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Jeffrey A. Bulow
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Patent number: 10274001Abstract: A fastening assembly having torquing members that engage notches on a conical securing member. The torquing members being operable by a wrench and able to exert torque on the securing member at the notches to tighten or loosen the securing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Jon Lambert
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Patent number: 10274002Abstract: A thread-forming screw comprising, at least in part, a shaft (1.1) provided with a screw thread (2) and further comprising a screw tip (1.2) at one end of the shaft (1.1), wherein the shaft (1.1) comprises a thread-forming screw-threaded portion (4) that extends away from the screw tip (1.2) and an adjoining load-bearing screw-threaded portion (3), wherein the load-bearing screw-threaded portion (3) has a round cross-section, characterized in that the load-bearing screw-threaded portion (3) displays, in the direction away from the screw tip (1.2), an increase d in a flank diameter DF and/or an outside diameter DA of the screw thread at a gradient of from 1:50 to 1:500 based on a length LG of the load-bearing screw-threaded portion (3), preferably at a gradient DA or DF to LG of from 1:100 to 1:400, wherein the increase d in the flank diameter DF and/or the outside diameter DA remains constant over the length LG of the load-bearing portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BAIER & MICHELS GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Olaf Ambros
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Patent number: 10274003Abstract: A lock washer for releasably locking a fastener to an object is provided. The washer includes a body defining a bore configured for alignment with a bore disposed in the object. The bores are configured to receive a shank of the fastener and are disposed about a center axis along which the fastener extends. The washer further includes one or more fingers each having a first end coupled to the body and a second end configured to selectively engage a flat on either a head of the fastener or a nut. The finger is movable between a disengaged position wherein the second end of the finger is configured for disengagement from the flat and an engaged position wherein the second end of the finger is configured for engagement with the flat. The finger is biased towards the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLCInventor: Daniel E. Banks
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Patent number: 10274004Abstract: Thread locks that can be used to secure a threaded bolt within an aperture are disclosed. Devices including a threaded aperture, such as a T-bolt, are also disclosed, which can optionally utilize thread locks disclosed herein. Embodiments disclosed herein are particularly useful in farm animal containment structures, however, the scope of the disclosure is not limited to such applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Douglas Eckhoff
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Patent number: 10274005Abstract: A shim assembly includes a shim material configured to be positioned between a first component and a second component. A wire is in contact with the shim material. The wire is configured to heat the shim material to above a predetermined temperature, and the shim material becomes moldable above the predetermined temperature such that the shim material is able to conform to the first component and the second component.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: William J. Koch, Marc R. Matsen
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Patent number: 10274006Abstract: A telescopic side arm for a refuse vehicle has an inner and outer boom. A mounting assembly secures the outer boom with a refuse vehicle. A plurality of bearing pads is positioned between the inner and outer booms to provide smooth movement between the inner and outer booms. A plurality of shims is associated with the bearing pads to assure a tight fit between the inner and outer booms.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Heil CompanyInventors: David C. Gentry, Bryan Stewart
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Patent number: 10274007Abstract: A hybrid dynamic pressure gas thrust bearing, comprises two outer discs, an inner disc clamped between the two outer discs, and foil type elastic parts arranged between each outer disc and the inner disc; and the two end faces of the inner disc are respectively provided with regular groove-type patterns, and the groove-type pattern in one end face is in mirror symmetry with the groove-type pattern in the other end face. The hybrid dynamic pressure gas thrust provided by the invention has the rigidity characteristic of the high-limit rotating speed of the groove-type dynamic pressure gas thrust bearing, and has the flexible characteristic of the high impact resistance and the load capacity of the foil type dynamic pressure gas thrust bearing, it can meet the application of dynamic pressure gas thrust bearings in ultra high-speed areas under larger loads.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Lifeng Luo
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Patent number: 10274008Abstract: An axial load bearing assembly that may be for a steering gear box apparatus includes a first member, a second member, a jacket, and an elastomeric ring. The first member includes a first surface facing axially with respect to a centerline. The second member is constructed and arranged to move axially with respect to the first member between an extended state and a compressed state. The second member includes a second surface that axially opposes the first surface. The jacket is engaged to one of the first and second members, and includes a face facing radially inward. The elastomeric ring is disposed axially between the first and second members for axial compression, and is in biased contact with the face at least when in the compressed state preventing radial expansion of the elastomeric ring during axial compression.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATIONInventors: Brad S. Sundholm, Jason Rutkiewicz, Nik von Matt, Robert E. Beyerlein
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Patent number: 10274009Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail and a working member. The first rail includes a blocking feature. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The working member is configured to be switched between a first state and a second state and includes a first blocking part and a second blocking part. When the second rail is located at an extension position and the working member is in the first state, the first blocking part corresponds to the blocking feature. When the working member is operated to be in the second state, the second blocking part corresponds to the blocking feature, to allow the second rail to be moved from the extension position to a predetermined position, in order to keep a distance between a front part of the second rail and a front part the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Yi Ho, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 10274010Abstract: A journal bearing, in which a lower half carrier ring is disposed on the outer peripheral side of a horizontally installed rotating shaft, and an upstream side pad and a downstream side pad are disposed on the inner side of the lower half carrier ring, includes an upstream side oil supply portion and downstream side oil supply portion which supply lubricant oil to the upstream side pad and downstream side pad, the bearing being characterized in that the supply quantity of lubricant oil supplied from downstream side oil supply nozzles of the downstream side oil supply portion is adjusted so as to be less than the supply quantity of lubricant oil supplied from upstream side oil supply nozzles of the upstream side oil supply portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Koji Kawashima, Shingo Kingetsu, Taishi Hamasaki, Hidenori Nagahama
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Patent number: 10274011Abstract: A method of electrodynamically finishing a plain bearing includes electrically separating a bearing housing from a journal shaft with a lubricant disposed on a bearing surface of the bearing housing. The bearing housing or the bearing housing is rotated relative to the other and a voltage differential applied across the bearing housing and the journal shaft. One or more asperities disposed on the bearing surface are eroded with electric discharge events between the journal shaft and the bearing housing. Electrodynamically finished bearing assemblies and reaction/momentum wheel arrangements having such bearing assemblies are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: William Edward Bialke, Eric Hansell
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Patent number: 10274012Abstract: A cage for a thrust bearing assembly is disclosed. The cage includes a radially inner flange, a radially outer flange, and a plurality of crossbars extending therebetween that define a lower portion of a plurality of rolling element pockets. The radially inner flange includes a first plurality of retention bars extending radially outwardly, and the radially outer flange includes a second plurality of retention bars extending radially inwardly. The first plurality of retention bars and the second plurality of retention bars each partially define an upper portion of the plurality of rolling element pockets.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Neil Hoan, Alicia Vidal Ortiz
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Patent number: 10274013Abstract: A bearing assembly for a cam follower assembly for a ram assembly for a metal can production necker includes two or more bearings. Each of the bearing includes an inner ring positioned within an outer ring and a plurality of rolling elements positioned therebetween. The bearing assembly includes a tire press fit on the outer rings of the bearings. The tire has an elongate body portion that extends between a first radially inward projecting shoulder and a second radially inward projecting shoulder. A radially inward facing surface extends between the first radially inward projecting shoulder and the second radially inward projecting shoulder. The first radially inward projecting shoulder extends further radially inward than the second radially inward projecting shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Pallini, Bradley T. Smith
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Patent number: 10274014Abstract: A rolling bearing device includes: a bearing portion that has an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of balls interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a cage that holds the plurality of balls; and an oil supply unit provided adjacent to the bearing portion in the axial direction. The oil supply unit has a pump configured to supply lubricating oil to the bearing portion. The pump has a pump body provided with a nozzle that discharges lubricating oil and a vibration element that vibrates the pump body.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: JTEKT CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshimichi Higashiyama, Masami Naka, Tsukasa Sakazaki
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Patent number: 10274015Abstract: A bearing for a pump with a shaft rotating around an axial direction includes a housing and a bearing cover fixed to the housing, a bearing structure for supporting the shaft of the pump, a reservoir for a lubricant and an oil ring for transporting the lubricant and for supplying the lubricant to the bearing structure wherein the oil ring is arranged for being moved by the rotating shaft and wherein a retaining element is provided for that is fixed with respect to the housing or the cover, the retaining element being designed and arranged such that it restricts a movement of the oil ring at least in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SULZER MANAGEMENT AGInventors: Steven Krafft, Ronrick Pemberton
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Patent number: 10274016Abstract: A bearing assembly for use in a rotating machine includes a housing and a retention nut threadably coupled to the housing and including a first retention mechanism. The bearing assembly also includes a retention bolt coupled to the housing and including a second retention mechanism configured to engage the first retention mechanism to maintain engagement of the retention nut with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bruce Alan Carter, Anand Madihalli Srinivasan, Satish K. Yadav, Ravindra Shankar Ganiger
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Patent number: 10274017Abstract: A method of reducing loads in a rotor assembly during an imbalance condition, a shape memory alloy recoupler device, and a hybrid bearing support system are provided. The hybrid bearing support system includes a shaft extension fixedly coupled to a rotatable member at a radially inner end of the shaft extension, a radially outer end of the shaft extension fixedly coupled to a rotatable race of a bearing supporting the rotatable member, and a recoupler device formed of a shape memory alloy (SMA) material coupled in parallel with at least a portion of the shaft extension between the radially inner end and the radially outer end.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ravindra Shankar Ganiger, Shuvajyoti Ghosh, Shivaram AC, Akash Joshi, Vidya Lokammanahalli Shivashankar
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Patent number: 10274018Abstract: A motor connection structure may be configured for coupling a rotor of a motor and an engine clutch retainer in the hybrid transmission. An example motor connection structure includes a damping unit coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the retainer in an axial direction of the rotor on an inner side of the rotor and supporting each of (i) the outer circumferential surface of the retainer, (ii) an inner circumferential surface of the rotor, and (iii) a coupled portion of the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: Hong Seok Yang
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Patent number: 10274019Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an outer joint member of a constant velocity universal joint, which is constructed by forming a cup section having track grooves, and a shaft section, and by welding a cup member and a shaft member, the method including: forming the cup member and the shaft member of medium carbon steel; preparing a cup member having a cylindrical portion and a bottom portion integrally formed by forging, and a joining end surface in a machining step; preparing a shaft member having a joining end surface formed in a machining step; bringing the joining end surface of the cup member and the joining end surface of the shaft member into abutment against each other; welding the cup member and the shaft member by radiating a beam; and performing, after the welding, an ultrasonic flaw detection-inspection step.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Masafumi Osugi, Tsuyoshi Ueno, Shintaro Suzuki, Hiromi Nagai, Tatsuro Sugiyama
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Patent number: 10274020Abstract: A joint for coupling two shafts in a vehicle driveline includes a joint part having a bore defining part of a fluid chamber, a boot member coupled to the joint part and defining at least part of the fluid chamber and having a valve portion that has an open state and a closed state, and an insert. The insert may be received adjacent to the boot member and defines at least part of a vent path that communicates the fluid chamber with the valve portion. When the valve portion is in the closed state venting from the vent chamber is inhibited or prevented and when the valve portion is in the open state the vent chamber is communicated with a venting space.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Cassell
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Patent number: 10274021Abstract: A torque limiting tool comprises a two stage torque limiting mechanism that resides within a housing. The torque limiting mechanism comprises a shank positioned through a gear, a plate, and a bias member. The plate is constructed having at least one post and at least one tooth providing a ramp surface that extends outwardly from a plate surface. The gear is constructed having at least one recess providing at least one inclined surface that resides part-way within the thickness of the gear. The gear and plate are positioned in opposition so that the at least one tooth and extending post are received within or detachably mated to the opposing recess and through-bore. Torque is transferred therebetween the plate and gear when the ramped teeth and extending posts mate with the respective recess and through-bore. A first torque limit is exceeded when the post breaks free from the through-bore. A second, lesser torque limit is exceeded when the ramped teeth release from their mated recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: VIANT AS&O HOLDING, LLCInventors: Gary C. Victor, Neal N. Nesselbeck
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Patent number: 10274022Abstract: A clutch structure of a transmission includes: a hub secured to a rotating shaft, a sleeve mounted on the hub so as to slide linearly, a clutch gear to rotate relative to the rotating shaft and integrally formed with a clutch cone, a first friction ring provided between the clutch gear and the hub to be pressed toward the clutch gear, a second friction ring having an inner surface to contact an outer surface of the clutch cone, and a middle cone having an inner surface to contact an outer surface of the second friction ring and an outer surface to contact an inner surface of the first friction ring. Each of the second friction ring and the middle cone is provided with a friction member on at least one of an inner diameter portion and an outer diameter portion each of the second friction ring and the middle cone.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Jong Yun Park, Kyung Song
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Patent number: 10274023Abstract: The present disclosure provides a double clutch assembly and a device for assisting an actuator of the double clutch. The device applies an assistance force to the actuator upon an operation of the actuator. In particular, the double clutch assembly includes first and second actuators which engage or disengage first and second clutches, respectively. The device includes: an elastic member to apply an elastic force; a first transfer portion to transfer the elastic force of the elastic member to the first actuator; and a second transfer portion to transfer the elastic force of the elastic member to the second actuator.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: In Tae Park
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Patent number: 10274024Abstract: A dual clutch device is provided with a first piston for engaging a first clutch by using hydraulic pressure supplied to a first hydraulic chamber and disengaging the first clutch by using a first spring, a second piston for engaging a second clutch by using hydraulic pressure supplied to a second hydraulic chamber and disengaging the second clutch by using a second spring, first supply lines for supplying hydraulic pressure to the first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic canceling chamber, second supply lines for supplying hydraulic pressure to the second hydraulic chamber and a first hydraulic canceling chamber, a first valve for allowing or blocking the hydraulic pressure supply to the first hydraulic chamber and the second hydraulic canceling chamber, and a second valve for allowing or blocking the hydraulic pressure supply to the second hydraulic chamber and the first hydraulic canceling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDInventor: Tomoaki Shimozawa