Abstract: A seal section for connecting a downhole motor and pump used to remove fluids from an oil well comprising a plurality of balance chambers which are vertically stacked and fluidly interconnected in a serial manner such that a fluid path between the well and the motor extends through a series of balance chambers. Each balance chamber is comprised of two concentric, open ended tubes disposed within a tubular casing member and the tubes of each balance chamber are mounted on different ones of seal heads which are spaced vertically along the seal section to delimit the ends of the balance chambers. Each seal head intermediate the seal heads disposed at upper and lower ends of the seal section is provided with one upperwardly extending tube and one downwardly extending tube such that any selected number of balance chambers can be formed by selecting the number of intermediate seal heads to be incorporated into the seal section.

Abstract: An electrical machine which can be run as a synchronous generator or as a pump is disclosed. The machine is a true hybrid of a turbine and synchronous generator in that the turbine blades are designed to carry magnetic flux. To that end the blades are made of ferromagnetic material, have pole tips and may be laminated. The blades are preferably of aerofoil section and must be much thicker than conventional turbine blades so as to be capable of carrying the substantial magnetic flux. Field coils provided at the roots of the blades or around the hub of the rotor carrying the blades generate magnetic flux which is carried up through the blades across air gaps to a stator, which may be a conventional synchronous generator stator, and back through the air gaps and blades. The machine is relatively simple and rugged and has fewer parts than conventional turbine generator combinations particularly in that only a single rotor, rather than two, is necessary.

Abstract: A sealed generator housing has two components, one of which includes a circumferential bore having a cylindrical internal support surface, and the other of which has an end wall equipped with mounting segments, each of which has a mounting surface which contacts the support surface from within, centering the circumferential wall with respect to the end wall, while permitting relative axial sliding of the components. A gap is present between the two components, which permits such relative sliding due, for instance, to thermal expansion and contraction. An annular sealing member extends axially across the gap at the exterior of the housing and is entirely surrounded by a length-adjustable clamping strip exerting inwardly oriented pressure on the sealing element. The annular sealing element has bulges at its internal surface, such bulges being received in corresponding circumferential grooves of the two components of the housing extending alongside the gap.

Abstract: Submersible electric motors for pumping fluid from wells are assembled together in tandem relationship for increasing total output horsepower. Means are provided to make electrical connections just prior to assembly and interconnect the oil flow corridors between motors during assembly. Precompressed spring-loaded thrust bearings compensate for shaft length changes and dampen vibrations. The oil circulation corridors include filtration.

Abstract: A submersible motor apparatus having a plurality of unit motors connected in series through their shafts in the direction of application of gravity. The shaft of an uppermost unit motor constituting an output shaft of the motor apparatus to which a pump is to be connected. The submersible motor apparatus has an upper thrust bearing disposed above the level of the stator core of the uppermost unit motor and adapted to bear the axial load applied to the shaft of the uppermost unit motor, and a lower thrust bearing disposed below the level of the stator core of a lowermost unit motor and adapted to bear the axial load exerted to the shaft of the lowermost unit motor. The shafts of the unit motors are connected in series by splined couplings.

Abstract: An improved electric fishing motor having a planetary reduction assembly utilizes the axle for the planet member to transfer the thrust load from the propeller to the motor housing for movement of the boat.

Abstract: A well water retrieval system for deep shaft wells including an electrical generator of limited generating capacity of the type that operates upon input of naturally occurring energy in wave or kinetic form as, for example, a photovoltaic generator. The system includes a plurality of electrically operated pumps each having an electrical energy demand not in excess of the generating capacity of the generator and a plurality of water reservoirs each sized to be disposed in a well shaft, there being a reservoir for most of the pumps. A conduit system supports the pumps and the reservoirs in a well shaft with the pumps and reservoirs stacked substantially vertically with the outlet of each pump connected to a reservoir higher in the stack and the inlet of each pump connected to an adjacent reservoir.

Abstract: A circulation and drying system is provided for the lubricating oil of a submersible motor of the type employed in pumping oil wells. The lubricating system provides a forced, closed system circulation of the lubricating oil for a submersible motor, including an expandable chamber at the bottom portion of the motor for collection of water therein and provision of a hygroscopic material in the circulating path of the motor oil to dry the oil before it passes into contact with the bearing and/or electrical parts of the motor.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrical drive motor, in particular for the water pumps in the field of aquaria, wherein the housing is universally sealed liquid- and gas-proof and wherein a permanent-magnetic coupling is located on the motor shaft acting through the sealed housing wall. In order to render this drive motor independent so that it may be used for various units, is able to be connected thereto with no problems and in addition thereto is reliable, the side of the motor housing directed toward the water pump is defined as a thin-walled diaphragm with a planar outer surface which is engagable with a likewise planar sealed diaphragm surface of the pump casing, in the area of the diaphragm securing means being provided for connecting the motor housing to the pump casing. Such a motor may be used with no problems in the field of aquaria and may even be used submerged in water.

Abstract: A case structure for rotary machines, particularly electric motors and multi-stage pumps having a prevailingly axial length, comprising a tubular member having roll-formed threads and at least one roll-formed groove in the peripheral wall for threadably engaging a fixed portion of the machine, a support for a rotary portion of the machine and two threaded caps at the ends of the tubular member. The threads may extend continuously along the wall of the tubular member. The machine portions are therefore easily assemblable and disassemblable by threading through one end of the tubular member, and the groove clamps the machine portions in the tubular member. Rolling of the threads provides stiffening and calibration of the tubular member, thus making it particularly suitable for machines having a great axial extension and small transverse dimension.

Abstract: The operating life of oil-filled submergible electric pump motors is substantially increased by impregnating the stator with a hydrolytically stable varnish. In the preferred embodiment the varnish comprises a heat curable, liquid homopolymer or copolymer of 1, 3 butadiene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for protecting a submersible electric motor from failure due to contamination of the windings of such motor by the fluids surrounding the motor in its submerged environment. A conduit is provided extending from a pressurized source of insulating fluid to the housing of the electric motor immersed in fluids to be pumped. Valve means are provided between the lower end of the tubing and the interior of the motor housing to permit the entry of pressurized lubricating fluid into the motor housing to maintain the internal pressure in the motor housing at a level on the order of 100 p.s.i., or a determinable rate above the pressure of the surrounding fluids. In accordance with a modification of this invention, the electrical cable by which the submerged motor is energized, is disposed within the conduit filled with insulating fluid.

Abstract: An explosion proof submersible gearmotor in which a gear reducer has a housing with a sealed chamber and input and output shafts with a gear train connecting the input and output shafts, and in which a sealed motor is mounted on the gear reducer housing and a wall of the gear reducer forms one end wall of the motor, the shaft of the motor being directly connected to the input shaft of the gear reducer. The chamber in the gear reducer contains a non-conducting lubricant, and a moisture-sensing probe extends in the lubricant in the chamber for sensing the presence of water and transmitting a signal in response thereto, indicating a failure in one or more seals of the gear reducer. The operation of the motor of the gear reducer is then either automatically or manually interrupted until the unit has been serviced and repaired.

Abstract: A laminated iron core for rotary electromachines comprises a plurality of metallic plates laminated on each other, a glass layer disposed between opposed side surfaces of each pair of the contiguous metallic plates to hermetically bond the latter together, and an aggregate-containing glass compound layer disposed on at least a portion of the end faces of the laminar metallic plates which is likely to be subject to a thermal/mechanical impact during use in rotary electro-machines.

Abstract: The end of an electric cable for energizing the motor of a submergible pump is attached to the motor head by a device comprising a compression block receiving the cable conductors and a shield embracing the block and compressively clamping the block to the motor head. An adaptor sleeve mates with an opening in the motor head and a recess at one end of the compression block and is sealed in the opening and the recess. Better sealing against intrusion of well fluid and better protection of the sealed area are achieved.

Abstract: Efficient downhole cooling of the electric pump motor, motor protector, and thrust bearing of a submergible pump assembly in a high temperature environment is accomplished without significant modification of the pump assembly itself. Coolant flows through an insulated shroud as a high velocity annular fluid sheet surrounding the components to be cooled. In a closed loop system, coolant from a heat exchanger is supplied to the shroud via insulated supply tubing, which contains a cable for energizing the motor, is injected into the shroud by a coolant discharge head from which the pump assembly is suspended, and returns to the heat exchanger via insulated return tubing. The walls of the shroud and tubing include expansion element which accommodate the difference between interior and exterior temperatures.

Abstract: An armature for a pump motor, in which losses due to vorticity are substantially reduced, is disclosed. The armature includes a pair of symmetrical housing covers provided with axially extending webs. The webs overlap in nesting relationship and are provided with interlocking elements. Accordingly, the overall housing is streamlined without abrupt discontinuities which would otherwise contribute vorticity losses.

Abstract: A submersible motor comprising a first housing including a motor and a second housing enclosing electrical connections between the motor and a jacketed electrical cord to the second housing. The first housing has a cavity therein in the periphery thereof. A body of compressible resilient elastomeric material is positioned in the cavity and has an exterior configuration and dimensions which conform generally with the configuration and dimensions of the cavity. The body has a plurality of generally axial passages therein through which the magnet wires from the motor extend. The wires have a diameter so that they can be readily inserted through the passages in the body. The second housing has an annular wall extending axially through the open end of the cavity in the first housing and operable, when the second housing is in mounted position on the first housing, to compress the body radially into tight conformity with the wires from the motor.

Abstract: A conductor lead-through for elongated bodies, such as electric current conductors, which conductor lead-through is vacuum tight and contains no welded joints and is particularly suitable for use with difficultly weldable or non-weldable combinations of materials, said conductor lead-through comprising an assembly of parts including a cover, an intermediate ring engaging one end of the cover and a seal, such as an O-ring seal, the latter being fitted about said cover, said parts of said assembly being retained together and secured in an opening for that purpose by means of a clamp ring the periphery of which engages the wall of the opening.

Abstract: A submersible motor comprising a first housing including a motor and a second housing enclosing electrical connections between the motor and a jacketed electrical cord to the second housing. The first housing has a cavity therein in the periphery thereof. A body of compressible resilient elastomeric material is positioned in the cavity and has an exterior configuration and dimensions which conform generally with the configuration and dimensions of the cavity. The body has a plurality of generally axial passages therein through which the magnet wires from the motor extend. The wires have a diameter so that they can be readily inserted through the passages in the body. The second housing has an annular wall extending axially through the open end of the cavity in the first housing and operable, when the second housing is in mounted position on the first housing, to compress the body radially into tight conformity with the wires from the motor.

Abstract: An electric motor driven fruit squeezer has the filter grid depressed in, and positioned in the median plane of the casing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a outboard motor comprising a shaft extending vertically under normal operating conditions and including a hollow interior, a lower housing fixedly connected to the shaft and including a hollow interior, an electric motor mounted in the housing hollow interior and including an output shaft, a propeller driven by the output shaft, a resistor electrically connected to the motor and located in spaced relation axially of the output shaft from the adjacent end of the electric motor, and a thermally conductive agent fixedly bonding the resistor to the housing.

Abstract: The armature of an electric motor driven pump has a casing comprising a first end cap covering the end turns at one end of the armature core with a plurality of integral axially extending fingers disposed respectively in slots within the core, the fingers having means wedging them in the slots to prevent radial outward movement and a hook on the end of each having a ramp surface sloping radially inward from the end of the finger. The casing further comprises a second end cap covering the end turns at the opposite end of the core with an outwardly extending circumferential flange engaged by the hooks, whereby the first and second end caps are clamped to each other and retained on the armature.

Abstract: A liquid-filled submersible electromotor, especially motor has in one end rotating sealing means for sealingly closing the water-filled space in the motor casing, the sealing means being adapted to automatically release over-pressure in that space and to allow passage of water from the space to the space surrounding the casing, and vice versa. At the other end the motor casing has a bearing for the motor shaft, preferably of the Michell type, wherein one sliding surface is constituted by an annular member of a non-metallic material, preferably ceramics, and the other by movable blocks, also of non-metallic material.

Abstract: Submersible electric motors, i.e., those which operate in water or brine wells, are protected against the entry of the well liquid which may contain foreign matter by being submersed in a neutral liquid, such as refined oil. Apparatus is provided which includes a float to sense the interface between the oil inside the electric motor and the well fluid outside the motor, which float and a cooperating valve and an auxiliary oil pump provides a regulated flow of oil to maintain the interface of the oil and well fluid at a fixed location. The intrusion of motor damaging well fluid into the motor is prevented.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer having a piezoelectric element secured to a conical diaphragm with the piezoelectric element forming part of a relaxation oscillator circuit. The piezoelectric element performs the dual function of firstly developing acoustic energy and transferring such energy to the diaphragm and secondly functioning as an electronic component in the oscillator circuit by operating as a frequency determining capacitor in such circuit. The diaphragm and the piezoelectric element are enclosed in a housing. Portions of the housing are deformed and penetrate the base of the diaphragm for securing the diaphragm to the housing. A post integral with the housing extends inwardly from the base toward the apex of the diaphragm and one end of the post is disposed adjacent the apex to prevent collapse of the diaphragm.

Abstract: The ultrasonic wave generator incorporates an ultrasonic-frequency vibratory member of cylindrical shape from which ultrasonic waves are produced, and the vibratory member is securely connected of its outer cylindrical surface to the mechanical vibration output end of a metallic block amplifier member which in turn is connected to an ultrasonic electromechanical transducer of the piezoelectric type, etc. The cylindrically shaped vibratory member effects a motion of flexural vibrations in the radial direction throughout its extensive areas, producing large-amplitude ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: Three different embodiments of the ultrasensitive differential point contact relay configuration of this invention are disclosed. The first or basic embodiment is particularly suited for use in intrusion detection systems or as a strain gauge/accelerometer and the like. The second embodiment is particularly suited for use as an ultrasensitive electrically actuated relay and the like. The third embodiment performs the function of an ultrasensitive strain gauge/accelerometer whose output is the mix of the mechanical and electrical stimulus. The basic embodiment comprises a point contact relay housed in a two section case or container. The two sections of the container are joined by a lower modulus section. A movable contact arm is spring biased against a second movable contact and the base of the contact arm floats in a viscous fluid. In the second embodiment the case or container is formed as one section and a piezoelectric crystal is mechanically coupled to the second contact.

Abstract: The faces of transducers for transmitting or receiving sonic signals have outwardly protruding conical shapes to reduce problems caused by reflections of the sonic signals.

Abstract: A thick layer of epoxy resin is used to bond together the piezoelectric member and a stainless steel cap to form an acoustic transducer having a broad frequency response, and specific assembling steps are taken to manufacture the transducer with good reproducibility of the characteristics.

Abstract: In a system to prevent train derailment due to axle failure resulting from ournal bearing overheating, a thermal sensor continuously monitors the temperature of the bearing and activates the brake system when the temperature exceeds a predetermined level. A thermally-responsive element located in the journal bearing housing physically deforms to activate a power source. The resulting signal initiates an electro-explosive brake line venting mechanism, which punctures and vents brake line to stop the train. Several configurations of the thermal sensor and the power source are possible.

Abstract: The invention provides a transducer for use with a conical reflector in which the transducer comprises a frusto-conical radiating member that is coaxially positioned with respect to the reflector member. The half angles of the radiating member and reflectors are related such that every ray from a selected point of interest on the axis that is reflected from the reflector cone to the active surface of the radiating member intersects substantially normally to the active surface.Where the energy is directed to a point of interest distant from the reflector, the half angles are related in accordance with the formula ##EQU1## ; AND, WHERE THE POINT OF INTEREST IS ON THE AXIS, THE HALF ANGLES ARE RELATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMULA ##EQU2## where .phi. = CONICAL REFLECTOR HALF ANGLE;.theta.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for assembling a rotor mounted on a shaft and a plurality of bearing support members, each of which includes bearings, within an encapsulated sleeve in precise axial alignment for use in a wet motor circulator. A curable adhesive is applied to a predetermined location on the interior surface of the sleeve determined by the prospective location of a bearing support member therein. The bearing support members are positioned on the shaft on each side of the rotor, and the rotor and bearing support members are fixed as a subassembly in a curing fixture adapted to maintain alignment of the rotor with each of the support members. A curable adhesive is applied to the other bearing support member and the subassembly is axially aligned relative to the sleeve on a common axis in an assembly fixture.

Abstract: A pickup for measuring vibration parameters of operating machinery parts includes a housing shaped as a truncated cone and inserted into a collet having a conical internal surface which conjugates with the tapered surface of the housing, the outer surface of the collet being cylindrical and threaded. Built into the pickup housing is a sensitive element whose sensitive axis extends along the axis of rotation of the housing or is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: An ultrasonic nondestructive testing system and a "sled" for use in such a system are provided for nondestructively inspecting a workpiece. The "sled" includes an ultrasonic search unit effective to radiate or transmit ultrasonic energy in response to a driving signal and to receive ultrasonic energy and produce a received signal corresponding to the incident ultrasonic energy. The sled includes a sealed chamber filled with a liquid couplant. A resilient, elastomeric diaphragm forms one side of the chamber and is adapted to slide along the surface of the workpiece. An ultrasonic search unit projects into the chamber so as to be acoustically coupled to the diaphragm. In addition, an elastomeric member having a high acoustical attenuation and an acoustical impedance corresponding to that of the liquid couplant is provided inside of the chamber for absorbing spurious ultrasonic energy.

Abstract: A piezoelectric pressure sensor for detecting the amount of oil in an engine oil pan of an automobile, and liquid level or the amount of liquid such as water level in a water bath, makes use of the phenomenon that an impedance of an excited piezoelectric element varies between in a gas and in a liquid. The pressure sensor is insensitive to surrounding temperature, and has high response and is of simple construction.

Abstract: A tubular resonator is coupled coaxially to a half wavelength extensional resonator at a nodal region of the vibratory motion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the extensional resonator. The frequency of the vibratory motion is in the sonic or ultrasonic frequency range, typically in the range from 1 kHz to 100 kHz. The radially directed vibratory motion at the nodal region of the extensional resonator is coupled to the tubular resonator and is converted by the tubular resonator into radial flexural vibratory motion which motion travels along the wall of the tubular resonator in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. A fluid within the flexural resonator thus is subjected to intense vibratory energy.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer element which can be used in force and pressure transducers is made from a quartz element which is prestressed within the transducers. The prestress is applied within a certain orientation with respect to the lattice plane (0 4 4 3). The transducer may include both disc and rod-shaped quartz elements.

Abstract: An assembly for sealing and pressure equalization of a submersible motor housing having an open end includes a formed, sheet metal cup including a cylindrical band portion and a base portion with an aperture therethrough. The assembly further includes an elastomeric diaphragm having a side wall that lies against the band portion of the cup and is adhesively secured thereto. The cup includes latching tabs extending from the band portion of the cup. The tabs snap into recesses fabricated in the end of the housing to hold the cup telescoped within the open end of the housing. The portion of the diaphragm secured to the band portion is sandwiched between the band portion and the housing wall and seals against the housing.

Abstract: An impact mechanism for piezoelectric transducers, particularly intended for lighters, is described. It consists of an outer housing of plastic material, at the bottom of which the piezoelectric crystal assembly is secured. Slidably arranged within this housing is a support member which contains the impact elements, namely, a permanent magnet, an actuating spring, and a ferromagnetic hammer in magnetically-locked relationship. Slots in opposite sides of the frame member permit a pin to pass through a bore in the magnet and also through the outer housing to which the pin is secured. The frame member, being closed on top, also houses a return spring. The sliding movement of the frame member within the housing compresses the actuating spring and forces separation of the hammer to strike the piezoelectric transducer.

Abstract: A piezoelectric igniter with a manually operable striking mechanism which comprises a hammer, a piezoelectric transducer, and an energy storing or compression spring acting on said hammer. The hammer is held in its rest position by a release device adapted to release the hammer when a definite compressive force is developed in the compression spring. A bounce plate is mounted at the end of the transducer facing the hammer and a return spring is provided between said bounce plate and said hammer. The transducer has a lateral clearance to a housing which receives all component parts.

Abstract: A detector structure and array to be buried in a solid medium either singly or plurally at spaced intervals to detect intrusions such as footsteps upon the surface under which the detectors are buried. Each detector comprises a cup having a diaphragm at one end and a closure at the other end, piezoelectric transducer disc means in the cup and bonded to the diaphragm, the diaphragm being large enough in diameter to achieve good coupling to the medium in which it is buried, especially if it is a particulate medium such as ground soil. A cable joins the cup units, and sealing means are provided for the cup and cable entrance to seal against entry of moisture. Successive detector units may be coupled to the cable with reversed polarities to cancel out frontal disturbances such as seismic events.

Abstract: By filling the container of a piezoelectric stack with a dielectric fluid under sufficient pressure, or applying sufficient pressure to a solid dielectric, to maintain dielectric particle velocity and piezoelectric particle velocity substantially spaced, dielectric breakdown with consequent arc over and destruction of the piezoelectric stack is prevented.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer employs a ceramic disc which, when excited by a d-c pulse, vibrates in its planar resonant frequency mode. The sensitivity is selectively increased for the second positive half cycle of the transient oscillation of the disc and a method is described for using the selectively improved transient response to greatly increase the precision of measurement of the time interval for a transient pulse of ultrasonic energy to travel the distance between an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver.

Abstract: A submersible motor having a housing filled with a liquid dielectric. Disposed in said housing are the motor's stator and rotor. The motor is provided with a hydraulic protection system, which system comprises two chambers communicating with each other by means of a pipe disposed inside the motor housing. One of said chambers is arranged above the motor, adjacent to the end face thereof, and is filled with a liquid having a specific weight greater than that of the liquid media inside and around the motor and unmixable with said media, whereas the second chamber is arranged below the motor and filled with the same liquid dielectric as the motor housing, said second chamber communicating with the motor housing.

Abstract: A sensitive element of a piezooptic measuring converter having an insert of a piezooptic material arranged between a foot and a base and rigidly attached thereto by means of their end portions constructed as a plurality of pins, which makes it possible to reduce thermal stresses in the insert more than 20-fold and thus reduce the temperature error of the piezooptic converter produced by these stresses.

Abstract: An acoustic imaging system utilizing an acoustic lens and a transducer array. A corrector device is placed in front of the transducer array to flatten the image field so as to conform to the surface of the transducer array.

Abstract: A piezoelectric high voltage impact mechanism is actuated electrically. The impact results from momentary actuation of a wire coil mounted in a magnetic frame. The force on the armature or hammer with electric power connected causes virtual closure of the magnetic circuit as the hammer strikes the adjacent end means of the piezoelectric element means. The resulting stress wave generates a high voltage transient which may be used to ignite gas appliances. The housing for piezoelectric element means is fastened to the magnetic frame. The coil is actuated from a relatively low voltage a-c or d-c power source. When the electric power source is disconnected from the coil the hammer or armature is returned to its initial position by a return spring or the force of gravity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outboard motor comprising a shaft extending vertically under normal operating conditions and including a hollow interior, a lower housing fixedly connected to the shaft and including a hollow interior, an electric motor mounted in the housing hollow interior and including an output shaft, a propeller driven by the output shaft, a transistor electrically connected to the motor and located in spaced relation axially of the output shaft from the adjacent end of the electric motor, and a thermally conductive agent fixedly bonding the transistor to the housing.

Abstract: An assembly for sealing and pressure equalization of a submersible motor housing having an open end includes a formed, sheet metal cup including a cylindrical band portion and a base portion with an aperture therethrough. The assembly further includes an elastomeric diaphragm having a side wall that lies against the band portion of the cup and is adhesively secured thereto. The cup includes latching tabs extending from the band portion of the cup. The tabs snap into recesses fabricated in the end of the housing to hold the cup telescoped within the open end of the housing. The portion of the diaphragm secured to the band portion is sandwiched between the band portion and the housing wall and seals against the housing.