Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving the operation of a start/stop vehicle having an FEAD-driven AC compressor. During an engine idle-stop, fragrance is dispensed into a vehicle cabin via a fragrance dispensing device integrated with a vent of a vehicle AC unit. The dispensed fragrance masks must smells attributed to an evaporator when the engine is shut-down, thereby extending the duration of idle-stop.

Abstract: Systems and methods for supplying electrical power between two electric energy storage devices are disclosed. In one example, an electric isolation switch is held open after engine starting until a voltage of a first electric energy storage device and a voltage of a second electric energy storage device are within a threshold voltage of at least one predetermined voltage level.

Abstract: The power generation device includes a fourth tube having an input end below sea level, a third hydro power module having an input end connected to an output end of the fourth tube, a fifth tube having an input end connected to an output end of the third hydro power module, an output end disposed above ground to expel seawater, and a number of step sections connected in between, and a number of flow guiding modules including first waterwheels, second waterwheels, hoist devices, motors, and transmission elements. The first waterwheels are configured along the fourth tube, the second waterwheels and the hoist devices are configured along the step sections, the motors are electrically connected to an external power source, and are connected to the hoist devices. The third hydro power module produces electricity as seawater flow through to power an external equipment or to be stored in a battery.

Abstract: A floating wave power generator is capable of lifting under remote control, and includes a linear generator fixed to a seabed and a floating assembly connected with the linear generator, where the floating assembly includes a lower floating body connected with a motor of the linear generator through an anchor chain, an upper floating body connected with the lower floating body through a rigid rod and floating on the sea surface, where the upper floating body is used for collecting wave energy and controlling the buoyancy of the whole floating assembly, the lower floating body is used for assisting the upper floating body to collect wave energy and controlling a distance between the whole floating assembly and the linear generator, the motor of the linear generator is used for cutting magnetic induction lines to generate electric power according to a lift-up/down movement of the whole floating assembly.

Abstract: An ocean powered Rankine cycle turbine includes a loop in which is circulated a working fluid. A first heat exchanger effects a phase change of the working fluid from liquid to gas. The gas expands to power a turbine. Gas exiting the turbine is condensed by a second heat exchanger to effect a phase change from gas back to liquid. A piston assembly is used to compress air. A wave energy converter uses ocean wave energy to reciprocally move the piston. As the wave goes down, the piston is extends drawing air into the piston housing. As the wave goes up, the piston compresses the air. Heat generated as the piston compresses air, is used to as a heat source for the first heat exchanger. Cold compressed air is used as a cold source for the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A hydroelectric power plant includes an upper water basin, a lower water basin, a waterway connecting the upper water basin to the lower water basin, a hydraulic machine disposed in the waterway, an inlet valve disposed in a pressure pipeline, and an electric drive for actuating the inlet device. The electric drive is configured in such a way that it ensures reliable closing of the inlet valve even in the event of a power failure, without an emergency power supply being provided therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic device that uses gravity and buoyancy forces, in which during a rotation of the assembly, movable masses (M1, . . . , Mn) are displaced by means of a force acting on the masses that counteracts the weight force in such a way that said masses contribute to the rotational movement.

Abstract: A shear web foot for a wind turbine blade is described. The shear web foot extends longitudinally and comprises a base for attaching to an internal surface of the blade and first and second side walls. The side walls extend respectively from opposite longitudinal sides of the base. At least part of each side wall is inclined relative to the base and inclined towards the other side wall. A web-foot interior is defined at least in part by the base and the first and second side walls. One or more internal walls are located in the web-foot interior. The one or more internal walls extend between the base and the first and/or second side walls and are spaced apart from the first and second side walls to define a plurality of chambers within the web-foot interior.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system of wind turbines connected to a single unit electric generator to produce electrical power whereby the wind turbine blades rotate coaxially with a main rotor shaft instead of perpendicular to the shaft axis. In this respect, the wind turbine rotor can face the wind from any direction and does not need to be pointed into the wind to be effective, thus, eliminating the need for a yaw system. Moreover, translation of mechanical to torque of the main rotor drive allows the drive components such as the gearbox and generator to be placed near the ground of each wind turbine improving accessibility for maintenance.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine wherein a parameter for a wind hitting the wind turbine is determined from present values for the generator speed and/or the wind speed at each point in time (t). A temporal change variable is formed for the parameter at each point in time (t). For the temporal change variables, which occurred in a past time interval, the third and/or fourth statistical moment is calculated for a distribution of the temporal change values in the time interval. If at least one of the statistical moments exceeds a predetermined value, then a detection signal is set for an extreme gust, which triggers one or both of the steps: increasing a setpoint value for the blade pitch angle starting from an actual value thereof, and reducing a setpoint value for the generator speed starting from an actual value thereof.

Abstract: A control system and control method of a wind farm which allows taking into account dynamic variations in the possibilities of reactive power generation of each wind turbine with respect to maximum reactive power generation capacities. The system calculates an initial torque and a maximum reactive power limit such that it is not necessary to apply limitations to the initial torque.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a wind farm. The method includes determining a first ice mass on a first wind turbine of the wind farm; determining at least one second ice mass on at least one second wind turbine of the wind farm; comparing a first ice mass with a second ice mass and determining a primary wind turbine, which serves as a reference, and at least one secondary wind turbine from the group of the first wind turbine and the at least one second wind turbine; switching off the at least one secondary wind turbine on the basis of a first ice mass from the primary wind turbine; and switching on the at least one secondary wind turbine on the basis of a second ice mass from the primary wind turbine.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for wind turbine vane pitch control are described. In one embodiment, a turbine shaft transmits mechanical power, a vane support structure is coupled to the turbine shaft, a vane is coupled to the vane support structure through a vane shaft, a balancing weight is coupled to a first location of the vane, and an alignment weight is coupled to a second location of the vane.

Abstract: Device for storing energy, using a physical object, such as a mass or buoyant object floating in fluid. A mass is repositioned to greater altitude in a gravitational field to a position of higher potential energy. A buoyant object is forcibly submerged into a fluid. displacing fluid, to a position of higher potential energy. The stored potential energy may be recovered with extremely low loss regardless of the state of charge of the system, or length of time of the storage. Maintaining the charge is indefinitely lossless.

Abstract: Device for storing energy, using a physical object, such as a mass or buoyant object floating in fluid. A mass is repositioned to greater altitude in a gravitational field to a position of higher potential energy. A buoyant object is forcibly submerged into a fluid, displacing fluid, to a position of higher potential energy. The stored potential energy may be recovered with extremely low loss regardless of the state of charge of the system, or length of time of the storage. Maintaining the charge is indefinitely lossless.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing energy from a geothermal formation. A heat exchanger can be disposed within a well to absorb heat from a geothermal formation. The heat exchanger can be supported within the well using a high thermal conductivity material. The heat exchanger is connected to an organic Rankine cycle engine including a secondary heat exchanger and a turbine. The primary and secondary heat transfer fluids are chosen to maximize efficiency of the organic Rankine cycle.

Abstract: A thermal actuator has a bellows construction with a heat-transfer fluid (e.g. oil) located outside the bellows and a thermal expansion material (e.g. wax) located inside the interior volume of the bellows.

Abstract: An energy harvesting system can comprise an actuator comprising a translationally displaceable surface, the translationally displaceable surface being configured to transition from a first position to a second position upon contact by a movable unit; a vertical rack in contact with the actuator, and configured to be translationally displaced in response to translational displacement of the actuator; a pinion configured to engage with the vertical rack and to rotate in response to translational displacement of the vertical rack; a main shaft coupled to the pinion and configured to rotate with rotation of the pinion; and a flywheel and a generator coupled to the main shaft, wherein rotation of the main shaft generates mechanical energy stored by the flywheel, and wherein the generator is configured to generate electrical energy from the mechanical energy stored by the flywheel.

Abstract: This motor is powered by a compressor powered by a 3000w inverter, which sends compressed air flowing into the pistons, which produces a force-to-load advantage of the lever arms, coupled, which are coupled to the main shaft thus ensuring continuous rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus for compressing and pumping water, including a reservoir; a stopper dividing the reservoir; a water fill pipe configured to provide the water to a lower portion of the reservoir; an outlet pipe connected to the lower portion of the reservoir; a compressed air feed pipe configured to provide compressed air to an upper portion of the reservoir such that the compressed air presses on the stopper and the water is forced by the stopper to escape from the lower portion of the reservoir through the outlet pipe; and a processor configured to determine a water pumping rate of the water while the water escapes through the outlet pipe, and to control the compressed air feed pipe to provide the compressed air at an air pumping rate equal to the water pumping rate.

Abstract: A filter module includes an attachment attached to an attachment catch. The attachment of the filter module on the attachment catch of the electric oil pump main body to the attachment catch is fixed in a posture where an outlet port of the filter module is caused to communicate with the suction port of the electric oil pump main body.

Abstract: Systems and method of electrical power generation. The system and method controls the timescale of electron dynamics and makes use of avalanche ionization, electrodynamic flows, magnetic fields, polarization, radiation emissions, shock wave front, impulse pressure, and heat transfer, created by plasma generated by exposing a fluid to an ultrashort wavelength laser pulse from a femtosecond laser, a nanosecond laser combined with a femtosecond laser, or a typical laser enhanced by a discharge barrier, and the fluid guided by a shock reflecting tube, electro-laser wave guide, plasma discharge gap or check valves that create vortexes to resist backflow, through a capacitor. The fluid and plasma being accumulated and recombined in a storage chamber in a compressed state, or recycled for cyclical power generation.

Abstract: A quick delivery air pump for faster pumping includes a pump body. The pump body is cylindrical and has a top side having a shaft aperture and a bottom side having a valve aperture. A plunger shaft is coupled within the shaft aperture. The plunger shaft has a handle end outside the pump body and a disc end within the pump body. A disc is coupled to the disc end of the plunger shaft and has an outer perimeter proximal the pump body. A seal ring is coupled around the outer perimeter and contacts the pump body. A hose fitting is coupled within the valve aperture. A valve is coupled within the hose fitting to restrict airflow to move only from the pump body through the hose fitting. An air hose is coupled to the hose fitting and is configured to attach to a tire valve.

Abstract: A squeeze-type pump includes a base, a nozzle, a sac, a check valve and two coves. The base, the nozzle and the sac are made in one piece. The check valve is located between the sac to allow air to go to the nozzle from the sac, but not vice versa. The covers are connected to the base.

Abstract: A paint sprayer includes an end bell, a motor connected to the end bell, a pump drive connected to the end bell, a pair of protrusions attached to an extending from the end bell such that each protrusion is cantilevered from the end bell, and a pump assembly comprising a pair of mounting holes and containing a piston. The pair of mounting holes is adapted to receive and slide onto the pair of protrusions to mount the pump assembly on the end bell as well as slide off of the pair of protrusions to remove the pump assembly from the end bell. The pump drive is configured to covert rotational motion output by the motor to reciprocal motion. The pump assembly is configured to pump paint when reciprocated by the pump drive while mounted on the end bell.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oscillating piston pump for liquid and gaseous fluids, comprising: a pump housing having at least two sector-shaped working chambers, which are diametrically opposed relative to a pivot axis arranged in-between; an oscillating piston, having at least two displacement portions which extend diametrically relative to the pivot axis and are each received pivotably in one of the working chambers; an electric drive, which moves the oscillating piston alternately on a pivot movement between two turning points delimited within the working chambers; a group of outlet valves, which ensure the discharge of a volume displaced from the working chambers to a pump outlet; and a group of inlet valves, which ensure the entry of a volume flowing into the working chambers from a pump inlet. The group of outlet valves or inlet valves is arranged on both sides of each working chamber and communicates through the pump housing with the pump outlet or the pump inlet.

Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a casing having a cylindrical barrel and lid, a compression mechanism having fixed and movable scrolls, and a suction passage that sends a fluid into a compression chamber. The fixed scroll includes a fixed-side end plate, a fixed-side wrap standing upright on the fixed-side end plate, and a suction hole. The suction hole is capable of communicating with the compression chamber. The suction passage includes an insertion pipe portion inserted into a through hole of the lid, and an in-plate passage formed in the fixed-side end plate and having an outflow opening opened toward the suction hole. A center of the through hole is closer to an axis of the barrel than a center of the outflow opening of the in-plate passage. An entirety of the suction passage is positioned radially outward of a portion, of the through hole, closest to the axis of the barrel.

Abstract: A motor-operated compressor includes a compression part including a fixed scroll and an orbiting scroll that form a compression chamber configured to compress fluid by an orbiting motion of the orbiting scroll relative to the fixed scroll. A motor part is disposed at one side of the compression part, and configured to generate a drive force to cause the orbiting scroll to make the orbiting motion. A rotary shaft is connected to the motor part and the orbiting scroll to transmit the drive force generated by the motor part to the orbiting scroll. A main frame is disposed between the compression part and the motor part in an axial direction of the rotary shaft, and configured to support the fixed scroll in the axial direction of the rotary shaft. A discharge chamber is formed between the fixed scroll and the main frame, and fluid discharged from the compression part passes through the discharge chamber to outside of the motor-operated compressor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compressor, an air conditioner and a method for assembling a compressor, wherein the compressor includes a housing, a first cylinder assembly and a second cylinder assembly. The first cylinder assembly includes a first cylinder. The first cylinder assembly has a first discharge channel. A first end of the first discharge channel is in communication with the first cylinder, a second end of the first discharge channel is in communication with a receiving chamber. The second cylinder assembly includes a second cylinder; the second cylinder is disposed adjacent to the first cylinder. The second cylinder assembly has a second discharge channel which is disposed relatively independent of the first discharge channel. A first end of the second discharge channel is connected to the second cylinder; a second end of the second discharge channel is in communication with a receiving chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid-ring compressor including a bypass pipe, in which the bypass pipe is directly mounted to a main body of the liquid-ring compressor, thereby greatly reducing costs incurred in the installation of a facility or a system including the liquid-ring compressor, and also economically reducing maintenance costs. The liquid-ring compressor includes a main body accommodating a shaft centrally mounted therein to receive rotational force from a driving motor, a rotor configured to rotate together with the shaft inside the main body, a suction port formed at a portion of the main body, a discharge port formed at another portion of the main body, a bypass pipe mounted between a position adjacent to the suction port in the main body and a position adjacent to the discharge port in the main body, and an opening/closing valve mounted in the middle of the bypass pipe.

Abstract: To be as lightweight and compact, for example for automotive technology, a scroll compressor further includes an axial guide that supports the movable compressor body to prevent movements in the direction parallel to a centre axis of the stationary compressor body and, in the event of movements, guides it in the direction transverse to the centre axis. A coupling prevents the movable compressor body from rotating freely. The axial guide supports a compressor body base, which carries the scroll vane, of the second compressor body against an axial support face, in that the axial support face abuts a sliding body such that it is slidable transversely to the centre axis. The sliding body is slidable transversely to the centre axis, on a carrier element that is arranged in the compressor housing.

Abstract: A cylindrical symmetric volumetric machine, includes a housing (2) with an inlet opening (3) and an outlet opening (4), with an outer rotor (6a) which is mounted rotatably in the housing (2) and an inner rotor (6b) which is mounted rotatably in the outer rotor (6a), whereby liquid is injected in the machine (1). At the outlet opening (4) on the level of the inner rotor (6b) and outer rotor (6a) a liquid separation takes place, whereby the separated liquid ends up in the machine (1) again, and in that the outer rotor (6a) has an axial extension (17) on the level of the outlet opening (4) which extends around this outlet opening (4) almost up against the housing (2) such that a space (19) is located between the axial extension (17) and the housing (2).

Abstract: A light-weight, high-strength insulating compressor component formed via additive manufacturing is provided. The component may have at least one interior region comprising a lattice structure that comprises a plurality of repeating cells. A solid surface is disposed over the lattice structure. The interior region comprising the lattice structure minimizes or reduces transmission of at least one of thermal energy, sound, or vibrational energy through the component. Methods of making such compressor components via additive manufacturing processes are also provided.

Abstract: A series-connected fan includes a first fan and a second fan. The first fan includes a first frame, a first base, first static blades and a first impeller. The second fan includes a second frame, a second base, second static blades and a second impeller. A first underframe of the first frame is connected to a second underframe of the second frame. The first static blades are disposed around the first base and connected to the first base and the first underframe. The second static blades are disposed around the second base and connected to the second base and the second underframe. The first impeller includes a first hub and first rotor blades. The second impeller includes a second hub and second rotor blades. The cross-sectional area of the first hub increases along a direction from the top of the first hub to the bottom of the first hub.

Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly that includes a motor enclosure assembly that forms a motor cavity sized to receive a motor. The motor enclosure includes a flame path that extends from an interior joint to an exterior joint. The interior joint faces the motor cavity and the exterior joint faces exterior of the motor enclosure assembly. A heat sink is located in the motor cavity of the motor enclosure assembly. A portion of the heat sink abuts the interior joint.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a fan drive turbine driving a gear reduction, the gear reduction, in turn, driving a fan rotor, the fan rotor delivering air into a bypass duct as bypass air and into a compressor section as core flow. A forward bearing is positioned between the gear reduction and the fan rotor and supports the gear reduction. A second bearing is positioned aft of the gear reduction and supports the gear reduction. The second bearing is a thrust bearing. A fan drive turbine drive shaft drives the gear reduction. The fan drive turbine drive shaft has a weakened link which is aft of the second bearing such that the fan drive turbine drive shaft will tend to fail at the weakened link, and at a location aft of the second bearing.

Abstract: A turbine for pumping a fluid includes a body designed to move rotationally, a hollow central part which extends through the body from one side to the other and is intended to allow the fluid to pass through the turbine, and at least one blade that is positioned on the inner wall of the body, in the hollow central part, and is designed to circulate the fluid.

Abstract: A dual concentric turbine system for use in an air cycle environmental control system including: a shaft configured to rotate around a rotational axis of the shaft; a first turbine attached to the shaft; a second turbine attached to the shaft and concentric to the first turbine; and an integral shroud attached to the shaft, the integral shroud being radially interposed between the first turbine and the second turbine, wherein the first turbine, the second turbine, and the integral shroud are configured to rotate with the shaft around the rotational axis of the shaft.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a hub adapted to be rotated, such as by an onboard motor in a low-profile motor housing. One or more fan blades are adapted to extend radially from the hub. At least one magnet is provided for coupling at least one fan blade to the hub. A hinge may connect the at least one fan blade to the hub, and may be located radially outwardly of overlapping portions of the fan blade and hub. In this manner, the blade may be adapted to extend radially from the hub when deployed and generally vertically when stowed, but in a deployed configuration, the radial extension overlies and contacts at least a portion of the fan blade along an overlapping region, but does not contact the portion of the at least one stowable fan blade when stowed. Related methods are also described.

Abstract: A centrifugal blower includes a centrifugal fan having a fan wheel, the fan wheel has a rotational axis and blades extending radially outwardly from the fan wheel, a blower housing including a first panel and a second panel disposed on opposite sides of the centrifugal fan and extending transverse to the rotational axis of the fan wheel, and further including a wall extending about the rotational axis and between the first panel and the second panel, where the wall includes a flange having a cross-sectional camber geometry, an intake passage extending through the first panel and facilitating fluid flow into the fan wheel, and an outlet of the housing facilitating fluid flow out of the housing, the outlet formed by the first panel, the second panel, and the wall, where the flange extends outwardly from the outlet.

Abstract: A scroll shape of a compressor forms into a spiral shape a flow path of fluid discharged from a diffuser provided on a downstream side of the compressor in a fluid flow direction. The scroll shape has a scroll outer diameter that is not constant in a circumferential direction. An increase degree of a ratio A/R is set to be increased in a range from a winding start position to a winding end position of a scroll portion where A is a passage cross-sectional area of the scroll portion and R is a radius from a center of the compressor to a center of a passage cross section of the scroll portion.

Abstract: A blower includes an impeller, a motor, and a housing. The impeller is able to rotate around a center axis extending vertically. The motor includes a rotor connected to the impeller and a stator facing the rotor in a radial direction. The housing accommodates at least a part of the motor. The housing includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a rib. The first housing part is disposed on an outer side in the radial direction of the stator and a radial inner surface thereof forms a flow passage. The second housing part is disposed on an inner side in the radial direction of the first housing part. The rib connects the first housing part and the second housing part. A bottom surface of the rib includes a bottom-surface first area that extends downward toward a front side in a rotational direction of the impeller.

Abstract: A hanging bracket for supporting a suspended apparatus and a control unit housing includes a base having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first surface and a first screw boss therethrough, and the second end includes a second surface and a second screw boss therethrough. The bracket also includes a support portion vertically spaced from the base, where the support portion adapted to support the suspended apparatus, and a neck extending between the base and the support portion. At least the first surface of the first end of the base, the second surface of the second end of the base, and the first and second screw bosses collectively form an interface configured for juxtaposition with complementary surfaces and screw holes of the control unit housing.

Abstract: An acoustic attenuator for a turbomachine and methodology for additively manufacturing the acoustic attenuator are provided. The acoustic attenuator includes an annular body (202) having an outer surface (204) and an inner surface (206). The inner surface of the annular body may define a bore (208) extending along a longitudinal axis (209) of the acoustic attenuator between a first end and a second end of the acoustic attenuator. The annular body may be formed by a plurality of axially-successive cross-sectional layers (e.g., 632, 634, 636) unitized between the first end and the second end of the acoustic attenuator. The plurality of axially-successive cross-sectional layers may be transversely disposed relative to the longitudinal axis of the acoustic attenuator. At least some axially-successive cross-sectional layers of the plurality of axially-successive cross-sectional layers (e.g., 632, 634, 636) defining a pocket (214) disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface of the annular body.

Abstract: An actuator includes a cylinder made of an aluminum alloy, a bottom part that closes one end of the cylinder, a cylindrical inner rod that is inserted in the cylinder to form an annular gap to the cylinder, a cylindrical piston rod that is closed at one end, slidably contacts with an outer periphery of the inner rod, and defines, together with the inner rod, an extension-side chamber, and a piston that is provided on the piston rod, slidably contacts with an inner periphery of the cylinder, and defines a compression-side chamber between the cylinder and the piston rod, in which the bottom part has a communication hole leading to the annular gap, and the cylinder has coating formed on the inner periphery by surface treatment using an electrolytic solution.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive unit includes: a pump; a pair of supply-discharge lines; a valve block; a sealed tank; a suction line that leads hydraulic oil in the sealed tank to the pump; a connecting line that connects an air vent port of the pump to the suction line; and a gas-liquid separator that separates air and the hydraulic oil flowing through the connecting line from each other. The pump is disposed upward of the valve block and the sealed tank in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A hydraulic power pack for use in a hydraulic system includes a reservoir configured to receive hydraulic fluid. A pump is in communication with the reservoir and is fluidly connectable to the hydraulic system. The pump is configured to pump hydraulic fluid from the reservoir into the hydraulic system when connected thereto. A hydraulic fluid sensor is fluidly connectable to the hydraulic system to sense a fluid characteristic of the hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic system. A variable speed drive is operatively coupled to the pump and the hydraulic fluid sensor to receive sensor data therefrom, with the variable speed drive being configured to generate a pump control signal based on the received sensor data. The pump is configured to operate at various speeds based on the pump control signal received from the variable speed drive.

Abstract: An inlet flow structure can comprise: a plurality of bellmouth elements, each of the plurality of bellmouth elements including a bellmouth and a diffuser; a plurality of supply plenums, each of the plurality of supply plenums surrounding a respective one of the plurality of bellmouth elements, wherein the plurality of supply plenums are divided by a wall which provides equivalent air flow to each bellmouth element. The inlet flow structure comprises an inlet plenum disposed on the plurality of supply plenums and an outlet plenum disposed on the plurality of bellmouth elements.

Abstract: A member may have a first major surface and a second major surface. The first major surface may define a plurality of riblets that may extend in the direction of a primary flow. The member may form an array of conduits that extend from an entrance port at the second major surface to an exit port at the first major surface. Each of the exit ports may intersect two or more riblets. Each of the exit ports may intersect a riblet that intersect another of the exit ports.

Abstract: A rod bracket is provided and includes a bracket base, wherein the bracket base defines a plurality of bracket mounting cavities and includes a base front, a base rear, a base top and a base bottom, a bracket arm having a bracket arm length and a curtain rod cradle securely associated with the bracket base via the bracket arm, wherein the plurality of bracket mounting cavities communicate the base front with the base rear and are configured at an angle of between about 30.degree. and 60.degree. relative to a horizontal plane, and wherein the bracket base defines a first bracket base rear opening, and wherein the ratio between the bracket arm length and the distance between the first bracket base rear opening and the base bottom is about 1:1.