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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Reference setting tool for measuring shape of side face spline, shape measuring device using the same, and shape measuring method using the same

Номер: US20130047451A1
Автор: Masashi KOUMOTO
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A reference setting tool for measuring a shape of a side face spline is used to measure the shape of driven teeth that are formed on an axial end face of a vehicle hub unit and that are meshed with drive teeth of a constant velocity joint. The reference setting tool includes: reference teeth that are formed so as to be aligned along a circular ring and so as to have the same shape as the drive teeth of the constant velocity joint; and a reference surface that has a predetermined correlation with the reference teeth, and that is used to set a reference position for measuring the shape of the driven teeth with the reference teeth in mesh with the driven teeth.

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Номер записи: 1
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Wheel supporting device

Номер: US20130053155A1
Автор: Hajime Watanabe, Shinichi Mizuta, Toshihiro Hakata
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A wheel supporting device includes: a hub unit that has a rotary ring having a first spline on its axially inner end face; and a joint that has an outer ring having a second spline, meshing with the first spline, on its axially outer end face. At least one projection included in a plurality of projections of the first spline projects in the axial direction by a larger amount than the remaining projections of the first spline. When a crest of the at least one projection contacts a crest of one of projections of the second spline, a play is caused between the rotary ring and the outer ring due to the at least one projection that works as a fulcrum.

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Номер записи: 2
21-03-2013 дата публикации

BACK DRAFT DAMPER

Номер: US20130072103A1
Автор: Benson David, Hopkins Lawrence, Jones Emily, Passadore Albert
Принадлежит: HUNTAIR, INC.

A damper is provided. The damper includes a frame having a central opening through which air passes. A plurality of vanes are rotatably mounted within the frame. At least one of the vanes is oriented about a rotational axis that is offset at a non-orthogonal angle with respect to one of a horizontal and vertical axis. 1. A back draft damper assembly for use in an air handling system to condition air flowing through a room , the air handling system having a fan array having two or more fan units , each of the fan units including a corresponding motor and fan , the back draft damper assembly comprising:a plurality of back draft dampers arranged to align with corresponding fan units in the fan array, each of the dampers having a central opening that receives airflow, each of the dampers including a plurality of vanes rotatably mounted within the damper, the vanes having sides, the airflow being directed into separate channels between adjacent vanes, the channels having an associated local slipstream of the airflow;the vanes configured to independently rotate relative to one another based on the local slipstreams in the associated channels along both sides of each of the vanes, the vanes rotating to an open position in response to positive airflow in the local slipstream, the vanes rotating to a closed position in response to reverse airflow in the local slipstream.2. The back draft damper assembly of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when a first fan unit is operating claim 1 , the vanes of a first damper aligned therewith rotate to the open position and claim 1 , when a second fan unit is non-operating claim 1 , the vanes of a second damper aligned therewith rotate to the closed position claim 1 , the second damper rotating to the closed position based on the reverse airflow created by the operation of the first fan unit and experienced by the vanes of the second damper.3. The back draft damper assembly of claim 1 , wherein one portion of the vanes positioned proximate to a ...

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Номер записи: 3
11-04-2013 дата публикации

PRE-TENSIONING DEVICE BETWEEN TWO ELEMENTS MOUNTED IN SPACED RELATION ON AN AXLE

Номер: US20130089371A1
Автор: Winkvist Gunnar
Принадлежит:

A device operative to generate a pre-tension between two elements which are to be mounted in spaced relation on an axle is disclosed. The device includes a first ring () and a second ring () configured to generate upon compression a substantially constant pre-tensioning force as the result of the first ring being pressed axially into the second ring against the force of a radial expansion of a portion of the first ring which is superimposed onto the second ring. The second ring has an annular notch () which is defined in radial directions between an inner wall () and an outer wall () and which opens towards the first ring which is insertable into the notch, wherein the radius to the outer wall () of the notch is determined such that the outer wall prevents further radial expansion of an expanded portion of the first ring. 1122798719318312. A device operative to generate a pre-tension between two elements which are to be mounted in spaced relation on an axle , the device comprising a first ring () and a second ring () configured to generate upon compression a pre-tensioning force as the result of the first ring being pressed axially into the second ring against the force of a radial expansion of a portion of the first ring which is pressed into the second ring , wherein the second ring () has an annular notch () which is defined radially between an inner wall () and an outer wall () , the notch () opening towards the first ring () , wherein the inner wall () of the notch , at least in a mouth area of the notch , has a radius which causes radial expansion of an expandable portion of a rotationally symmetric wall () formed on the first ring () when said wall portion is inserted into the notch , and the outer wall () of the notch has a radius to prevent further radial expansion of the previously expanded portion of the rotationally symmetric wall () when the first ring () is pressed further into the second ring ().271. The device of claim 1 , wherein the notch () has a ...

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Номер записи: 4
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Hex Swaged Fluid Coupling And Method Of Making Same

Номер: US20130097844A1
Автор: Menor Eric
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A fluid coupling including a cylindrical stem having a fluid conduit therethrough and a hollow shell provided over a first end of the stem. A tool engaging hexagonal shape on an outer surface of the shell is disposed radially outward from a swage joined portion of the shell to the stem. The tool engaging hexagonal shape includes six non-contiguous flats having rounded portions therebetween. The swage joined portion and the tool engaging hexagonal shape are located at the same axial location along a centerline of the hollow shell, and the swage joined portion has an axial length along the centerline corresponding to an axial length along the centerline corresponding to an axial length along the centerline of the tool engaging hexagonal shape. 1. A method of making a fluid coupling , comprising the steps of:positioning a hollow shell around a cylindrical stem;die swaging the hollow shell to the cylindrical stem to mechanically connect the hollow shell to the cylindrical stem; andthe die swaging step includes deforming an outer surface of the hollow shell into a wrenching surface that includes a plurality of flats.2. The method of wherein the die swaging step is accomplished with a die set consisting of six die segments.3. The method of wherein each of the die segments has a planar internal surface.4. The method of wherein the die swaging step includes closing the planar internal surfaces of the die segments radially inward around a centerline of the hollow shell.5. The method of wherein the plurality of flats are separated by undeformed surfaces.6. A method of making a hose assembly claim 4 , comprising the steps of: positioning a hollow shell around a cylindrical stem;', 'die swaging the hollow shell to the cylindrical stem to mechanically connect the hollow shell to the cylindrical stem; and', 'the die swaging step includes deforming an outer surface of the hollow shell into a wrenching surface that includes a plurality of flats, 'making a plurality of fluid ...

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Номер записи: 5
02-05-2013 дата публикации

BI-DIRECTIONAL SEAMING MACHINE AND METHOD OF SEAMING

Номер: US20130104370A1
Автор: Henry Brian D., Tunistra Rodney M.
Принадлежит: MILLER WELDMASTER CORPORATION

A seaming machine and method are provided for seaming segments of sheet material to one another to form larger sheets. The machine typically includes a frame with a pair of spaced seaming devices mounted thereon for respectively seaming opposed edges of the segments of sheet material to one another. The process allows for the seaming of multiple sheet segments while the sheet segments remain atop a work surface. Relative back and forth movement between various components and the work surface typically facilitate the process. 1. A method comprising the steps of:unwinding a first segment of sheet material from a first roll of sheet material mounted on a frame adjacent a first end of the frame to position the first segment in a generally horizontal orientation, wherein the first segment of sheet material has first and second opposed edges;unwinding a second segment of sheet material from a second roll of sheet material mounted on the frame adjacent a second opposed end of the frame to position the second segment over the first segment such that first and second opposed edges of the second segment are respectively adjacent the first and second edges of the first segment; andseaming the first and second sheet segments together along the first edges of the first and second segments to form a two-segment sheet.2. The method of wherein the step of seaming the first and second sheet segments occurs during the step of unwinding the second segment from the second roll.3. The method of wherein the step of unwinding the first segment comprises unwinding the first segment from the first roll so that the first segment extends away from the first roll in a first longitudinal direction; andthe step of unwinding the second segment comprises unwinding the second segment from the second roll so that the second segment extends away from the second roll in a second opposite longitudinal direction.4. The method of wherein the first and second rolls are longitudinally spaced from one ...

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Номер записи: 6
02-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING WIND TURBINE TOWER SECTIONS

Номер: US20130104376A1
Автор: Pedersen Gunnar K. Storgaard
Принадлежит: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

A system and method for handling a wind turbine tower section generally includes a fixture that supports an end of the tower section in a substantially horizontal orientation. The fixture includes a plurality of adaptor holes. A corresponding number of inserts are positioned within the adaptor holes. Each of the inserts include at least one bolt hole aligned with a bolt hole in a flange of the tower section when positioned in the corresponding adaptor hole. This allows the fixture to be secured to the tower section by bolting the inserts to the flange. The fixture can then be used as a storage foot, a lifting point, a lashing point to a truck, railcar, or vessel, or in other ways to handle the tower section. 1. A method for handling wind turbine towers , comprising:positioning a tower section in a horizontal orientation, the tower section having a first end with a flange extending along a radius of curvature and bolt holes through the flange;positioning a first fixture against the first end of the tower section, the first fixture having a base portion, an abutment portion extending upwardly from the base portion and facing the first end of the tower section when positioned, and a plurality of adaptor holes extending through the abutment portion;positioning and retaining inserts in the plurality of adaptor holes, the inserts each including one or more bolt holes arranged along a first radius of curvature when positioned in a corresponding adaptor hole, the first radius of curvature corresponding to the radius of curvature of the bolt holts in the flange of the tower section; andsecuring the first fixture to the first end of the tower section by bolting the inserts to the flange.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first fixture is positioned against the first end of the tower section after positioning the tower section in a horizontal orientation.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein inserts are positioned in the plurality of adaptor holes before ...

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Номер записи: 7
09-05-2013 дата публикации

SHIPPING PALLET POST REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20130111724A1
Автор: Grgac Steven, Plauman Matthew R., Roddy Stephen R.
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc.

A shipping pallet having a top deck, a bottom skid, and a plurality of posts disposed between and separating the top deck and the bottom skid such that at least one tow fork is able to be positioned between the top deck and the bottom skid. The shipping pallet also includes a plurality of collars formed as part of the top deck, and the posts are integrally formed as part of the bottom skid. Each of the plurality of posts is received into and connected to a respective one of the plurality of collars. There is also a plurality of reinforcements, and each of the reinforcements is disposed within and surrounded by a post. Each post and reinforcement is received into one of the collars, and the post is connected to the collar through a connection point, such as an adhesive joint or thermoplastic weld. 119-. (canceled)20. A method for reinforcing a post formed as part of a shipping pallet , comprising the steps of:providing a top deck;providing a bottom skid;providing at least one post;integrally forming at least one collar with one of said top deck or said bottom skid; andat least partially inserting said at least one post into said at least one collar such that said at least one post separates said top deck from said bottom skid;providing at least one reinforcement;inserting said at least one reinforcement into said at least one post to increase the strength of said at least one post;providing at least one void as part of said bottom skid;forming said at least one reinforcement in said at least one void during the molding of said bottom skid.2122-. (canceled)23. The method for reinforcing a post formed as part of a shipping pallet of claim 20 , further comprising the steps of:providing at least one collar to be further comprised of a plurality of collars integrally formed as part of said top deck;providing said at least one post to be further comprised of a plurality of posts integrally formed as part of said bottom skid;positioning at least part of each of said ...

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Номер записи: 8
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND ASSEMBLING OPERATION PROGRAM

Номер: US20130111731A1
Автор: Onishi Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG. CO., LTD.

In an assembling apparatus according to the present invention, a control portion controls an operation of a working portion such that a first reference position, which corresponds to a first reference point of an assembling component defined in three-dimensional model data of the assembling component, and a second reference position, which corresponds to a second reference point of the assembling component defined in three-dimensional model data of an assembled component, are associated with each other. Therefore, it is possible to carry out an assembling operation properly and efficiently irrespective of a positional shift of the assembled component. 1. An assembling apparatus comprising:a working portion for assembling a first component serving as an assembling component into a second component serving as an assembled component;a recognizing portion for recognizing three-dimensional positions and postures of said first component and said second component; anda control portion for controlling an operation of said working portion based on the recognition of the three-dimensional positions and the postures in said recognizing portion, whereinsaid control portion controlling an operation of said working portion such that a first reference position and a second reference position are associated with each other, said first reference position being set to said first component in an actual space recognized by said recognizing portion as a corresponding position to a predetermined first reference point set to three-dimensional model data of said first component, said second reference position being set to said second component in the actual space recognized in said recognizing portion as a corresponding position to a predetermined second reference point set to three-dimensional model data of said second component, andsaid second reference point serves to designate a place related to an assembly of said first component over the three-dimensional model data of said second ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-05-2013 дата публикации

SPLIT-RING GLAND PIPE COUPLING WITH CORRUGATED ARMOR

Номер: US20130111732A1
Автор: Bird Edwin A., Gabert George D.
Принадлежит: SENSUS USA INC.

A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap. The pipe coupling includes an armor positioned to span the gap between the spaced ends to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of corrugations engaging the split-ring gland and the gasket during compression of the gasket. The armor is cold formed to improve structural strength and durability. 1. A method of assembling a split-ring gland for a pipe coupling comprising:positioning first and second partially-circular gland members of the split-ring gland such that first ends thereof along one side are in confronting relationship with second ends along another side being spaced apart;placing the first ends into abutting relationship so as to define a nominal gap between the second ends and to define a partially-cylindrical annular wall of the gland members;inserting an armor having a portion containing a plurality of corrugations to span the gap across the second ends so as to form a generally closed annular periphery defined by the partially-cylindrical annular wall of the first and second gland members and the corrugated portion of the armor;combining at least one annular gasket with the gland members and the armor in the closed annular periphery such that the corrugated portion of the armor engages the at least one annular gasket;securely coupling the first ends in gap-free relationship with a first fastener; andcoupling the first and second gland members at the spaced ends with a second fastener configured to draw the spaced ends together and compress the gasket in the ...

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Номер записи: 10
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Assembling method of vehicular air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20130112282A1
Автор: Hiroshi Uehara, Taichi Uto
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An assembling method of a vehicular air-conditioning apparatus including various equipment, which is required for air-conditioning a vehicle, mounted in a vehicular-air-conditioner frame on a production line includes modularization of, among the various equipment, at least a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor heat exchanger off the production line, and, further, modularization of a refrigeration cycle by connecting the above modules with refrigerant pipes off the production line, as well as incorporating the modularized refrigerant cycle into assembly work on the production line as a refrigerant cycle module.

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Номер записи: 11
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Component placement device comprising a machine frame and at least two component pickup units, as well as a method for driving such a component placement device

Номер: US20130117989A1
Автор: VAN DE RIJDT Johannes Hubertus Antonius
Принадлежит: Assembléon B.V.

A component placement device comprises a machine frame and at least two component pickup units which are movable relative to at least one subframe supported by a machine frame. Each component pickup unit is movable at least in a direction of movement. The component placement device comprises means for determining the magnitude of a counterforce to be exerted on the subframe substantially in the direction of movement, as well as at least one drive unit for exerting the counterforce determined by said means substantially in the direction of movement on the subframe for the purpose of at least partially counteracting the reactive force exerted on the subframe by at least one component pickup unit during movement of the component pickup unit in the direction of movement relative to the subframe. 1. A component placement device comprising a machine frame and at least two component pickup units which are movable relative to at least one subframe supported by a machine frame , each component pickup unit being movable at least in a direction of movement , wherein the component placement device comprises means for determining the magnitude of a counterforce to be exerted on the subframe substantially in the direction of movement , as well as at least one drive unit for exerting the counterforce determined by said means substantially in the direction of movement on the subframe for the purpose of at least partially counteracting the reactive force exerted on the subframe by at least one component pickup unit during movement of the component pickup unit in the direction of movement relative to the subframe.2. A component placement device according to claim 1 , wherein the subframe is provided with a first part of the drive unit claim 1 , whilst a second part of the drive unit claim 1 , which cooperates with the first part of the drive unit claim 1 , is mounted on an auxiliary frame that is freestanding from the machine frame.3. A component placement device according to claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 12
16-05-2013 дата публикации

INFRARED SCANNING PORT

Номер: US20130117995A1
Автор: Hackman Christopher William, Redinger Kristofor Lynn, Riczinger Richard F., Sullivan Brian Raleigh, VanStavern Michael David
Принадлежит: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

We disclose a method for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to integrated panels, deadfronts, or transition plates, thus providing a reinforced polymer window through which the thermographer can scan an energized unit without being directly exposed to contact with internal components or having to remove said panels, deadfronts, or transition plates. We also disclose a device for securing the polymer consisting of a retention frame with half shear retainers that keep the polymer locked in place. 1. A method for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to a panel of an electrical enclosure comprising:a. aligning half shear retainers on a retention frame with holes in said infrared transmissive polymer and holes in said panel, wherein said half shear retainers are comprised of raised protrusions on said retention frame;b. placing said infrared transmissive polymer against said retention frame; andc. coupling said retention frame to said panel.2. The method of further comprising securing said retention frame to said panel with hardware.3. The method of wherein said hardware are bolts.4. The method of wherein said half shear retainers protrude beyond the plane of said retention frame by a distance of half the width of said retention frame.5. The method of wherein the step of coupling said retention frame to said panel further comprisesa. aligning bolt holes of said infrared transmissive polymer with bolt holes of said panel and bolt holes of said retention frame; andb. passing a bolt through the aligned bolt holes of said retention frame, infrared transmissive polymer, and panel.6. A device for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to a panel comprising a retention frame claim 1 , said retention frame surrounding a frame opening and having protrusions on the side of said frame that faces said panel.7. The device of wherein said infrared transmissive polymer has holes for receiving each of said protrusions.8. The device of further comprising a cover configured ...

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Номер записи: 13
23-05-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE HAVING A SPHERICAL ELEMENT TO BE CRIMPED, CRIMPING METHOD AND CRIMPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130125360A1
Автор: Boivin Thomas, Lejars Patrick
Принадлежит: BOLLHOFF OTALU S.A.

The crimping system for a device having a spherical element to be crimped comprising a stem mounted in a sleeve and ended at one end with the spherical element, comprises: 1. Crimping system for a device having a spherical element to be crimped comprising a stem mounted in a sleeve and ended at one end with the spherical element , said crimping system comprises:an anvil intended to bear on a bearing flange of the sleeve,means of traction comprising a system of jaws configured to enclose the spherical element.2. Crimping system according to claim 1 , wherein the system of jaws comprises two jaws.3. Crimping system according to claim 2 , wherein both jaws comprises an open cavity formed to follow claim 2 , at least partially claim 2 , the outlines of the stem and the spherical element at their junction claim 2 , the cavities enabling the hold of the device to be crimped in a closed position of the jaws.4. Crimping system according to claim 3 , wherein the two jaws are swivelingly mounted one above the other in order to define an open position enabling the insertion of the spherical element between the jaws and a closed position in which the spherical element moves in accordance with the movements of the means of traction claim 3 , and in that return means are arranged to continuously urge said jaws towards the open position.5. Crimping system according to claim 4 , wherein the means of traction are translatingly mounted in the body of the anvil.6. Crimping system according to claim 4 , wherein the body of the anvil comprises a fixed part and a movable part swivelingly mounted on the fixed part claim 4 , whose open and closed positions coincide respectively with the open and closed positions of the jaws.7. Crimping system according to claim 6 , wherein a locking element is translatingly mounted on the outside of the body of the anvil claim 6 , the locking element including a disengaged position in which the jaws and the fixed and movable parts of the anvil are in the ...

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Номер записи: 14
23-05-2013 дата публикации

RING FOR MOUNTING A STRUCTURE TO A SHAFT

Номер: US20130125367A1
Автор: Rode John E., STRAIT Sean E.
Принадлежит:

Mounting rings and methods for mounting structures to shafts are provided. The rings and methods may be used to mount other rings or housings to a shaft. The rings are characterized by having flexible inner diameters that can deflect under a radial load. The radial deflection of the inner diameter permits the rings to deflect and engage an outer diameter of a shaft. The engagement of the rings with a shaft provides at least some resistance to movement, for example, rotation and/or axial displacement, of the shaft relative to the ring and structure. In one aspect, the ring has a closed, hollow, construction, for example, a circular, oval, or polygonal closed, hollow construction. The ring may include a plurality of indentations, such as slots, on the inside diameter of the ring that may relieve at least some of the circumferential stress in the ring. Methods for using the rings to mount a structure to a shaft are also disclosed. 1. A method for mounting a structure to a shaft , the method comprising:mounting a first surface of a first section of a ring to a structure;a radially inner section of the ring comprising an inner surface having a plurality of flexible indentations flexibly engaging the shaft to substantially prevent the rotation of the shaft relative to the ring under a load and to rigidly mount the ring to the shaft such that the structure rotates with the shaft;two radially extending sections of the ring oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to an axial direction through the ring prior to mounting; andthe radially extending sections located between the inner section and the first section, the radially extending sections, the inner section and the first section bounding an internal cavity, the cavity deforming in response a load from the shaft such that the inner section and the first section move closer to each other.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein mounting the structure to the first surface of the ring ...

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Номер записи: 15
23-05-2013 дата публикации

MOUNT MEMBER, STRUCTURAL OBJECT MOUNT, METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE MOUNT, AND SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM USING THE MOUNT

Номер: US20130125959A1
Автор: Nakagawa Kenta, Sagayama Kenichi
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A mount member () includes a beam (), two arms () for connecting the beam () to a strut for supporting the beam () and a pair of arm coupling members (). The pair of arm coupling members () couples respective outer ends of the two arms () with the beam (). Each of the arm coupling members () is movable between a first state in which the beam () and the two arms () are overlapped and aligned in a longitudinal direction thereof with the two arms () being in line with each other, and a second state in which mutually facing ends of the two arms () are spaced apart from the beam () relative to the first state. 2. The mount member according to claim 1 , further comprising:an arm bracket coupling each of the mutually facing ends of the arms with the strut supporting the beam;wherein the arm bracket is rotatably provided at each of the mutually facing ends of the arms.3. The mount member according to claim 2 ,wherein the arm bracket is rotated toward the beam such that the beam can be fitted inside the arm bracket.5. The mount member according to claim 4 ,wherein the beam bracket is rotated so as to be housed inside the beam.8. The structural object mount according to claim 7 , wherein the structural object is a solar cell module.9. A mount member supporting a structural object claim 7 , comprising:a plurality of longitudinal beams arranged in parallel;two arms provided on each of the longitudinal beams, the two arms for connecting the longitudinal beam to a strut supporting the longitudinal beam;a pair of arm coupling members; anda plurality of latitudinal beams arranged in parallel on the longitudinal beams so as to be orthogonal to the longitudinal beams,wherein the pair of arm coupling members is provided on each of the longitudinal beams, andwherein the pair of arm coupling members couples respective outer ends of the two arms with the longitudinal beam such that the two arms are movable between a first state in which the longitudinal beam and the two arms are ...

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Номер записи: 16
23-05-2013 дата публикации

ROTARY COMPRESSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130129539A1
Автор: Lee Jeong Bae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A rotary compressor having a reduced vibration and noise thereof, and capable of minimizing the deformation of components to improve the performance and the reliability, thereby providing applications for various fields other than for an air conditioner 1. A rotary compressor , comprising:a case forming an external appearance of the rotary compressor;a driving portion provided at an inner side of the case, and having a stator fixed to the case, a rotator rotatively provided at an inside the stator, and a rotary shaft that is press-fitted to the rotator;a compression portion provided at an inner side of the case, and having an eccentric portion provided at a lower portion of the rotary shaft, a roller rotatively inserted into an outer side of the eccentric portion, a cylinder accommodating the roller and provided for a compression chamber to be formed therein, and a vane configured to divide the compression chamber;a fastening member configured to connect the driving portion to the compression portion; anda supporting member configured to connect the compression portion to the case to support the compression portion.2. The rotary compressor of claim 1 , wherein the supporting member comprises a first elastic member to support the compression portion claim 1 , and a second elastic member to connect the fastening member to the case.3. The rotary compressor of claim 1 , wherein the supporting member is a damper configured to couple the fastening member to the case and to absorb vibration.4. The rotary compressor of claim 1 , further comprising:an upper portion bearing coupled to an upper portion of the cylinder and configured to support the rotary shaft, and a lower portion bearing coupled to a lower portion of the cylinder and configured to support the rotary shaft, andone of both sides of the fastening member is coupled to the stator of the driving portion.5. The rotary compressor of claim 4 , wherein the other side of the fastening member is coupled to the upper ...

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Номер записи: 17
30-05-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS

Номер: US20130134766A1
Автор: Ford Todd J., Freeman Andrew
Принадлежит: Hennessy Industries, Inc.

A vehicle wheel weight for attachment to a wheel rim comprises a mass portion formed of nonlead material and configured to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim when attached to a wheel. The mass portion defines a clip groove on an exterior side thereof, with the clip groove being defined by opposed first and second sidewalls. The wheel weight also includes a clip having an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim and an attachment portion seated in the clip groove. A self-locking arrangement is provided on the clip and the mass portion for interconnecting the attachment portion of the clip with the mass portion such that when the attachment portion is seated in the clip groove the self-locking arrangement secures the clip to the mass portion. 1. A vehicle wheel weight for attachment to a wheel rim , said wheel weight comprising:(a) a mass portion formed of nonlead material and configured to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim when attached to a wheel;(b) said mass portion defining a clip groove on an exterior side thereof, with the clip groove being defined by opposed first and second sidewalls;(c) a clip having an extended portion for engaging said wheel rim and an attachment portion seated in said clip groove; and(d) a self-locking arrangement on the clip and the mass portion for interconnecting said attachment portion of said clip with said mass portion such that when said attachment portion is seated in said clip groove said self-locking arrangement secures said clip to said mass portion.2. A vehicle wheel weight as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said self-locking arrangement comprises at least one flexible finger on said attachment portion of said clip engaging an adjacent portion of said mass portion.3. A vehicle wheel weight as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said attachment portion of said clip defines at least one securement opening through which a post located in said clip groove of said mass portion is received claim 1 , said securement opening and said post ...

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Номер записи: 18
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130139371A1
Автор: EDGAR BRIAN C., GIETT J. SCOTT, MILLETT CRAIG V.
Принадлежит: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system. The knotter assembly includes a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. 1. A method for removing a twist-module sub-assembly in a knotter assembly on a material baling apparatus , the knotter assembly including a frame having a base plate and a pair of parallel opposed side walls , a knotter cover arm assembly including a pair of opposed knotter cover arms coupled , at a first end of each arm , to a knotter cover , and pivotably coupled , at a second end of each arm , to a shaft such that rotation of the arms about the shaft causes the knotter cover to at least partially extend from a first side of the knotter assembly , the method comprising:rotating the knotter cover arm assembly outwardly from the first side of the knotter assembly;securing the knotter cover arm assembly in a raised rotated position;accessing, through the first side of the knotter assembly, one or more coupling devices securing the first twist-module sub-assembly to the knotter assembly;removing the one or more coupling devices; andextracting the first twist-module sub-assembly as a unit from the knotter assembly substantially via the first side of the knotter assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:inserting a second twist-module sub-assembly into the knotter assembly substantially via the first side of the knotter assembly;installing the one or more coupling devices;releasing the knotter cover arm assembly from the raised rotated position; androtating the knotter cover arm downwardly to a substantially vertical original position.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second twist-module sub-assembly is configured for operation of the knotter assembly using a different gauge of wire than the first twist-module sub- ...

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Номер записи: 19
06-06-2013 дата публикации

CLAD ALLOY SUBSTRATES AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Номер: US20130139373A1
Автор: Bergstrom David S., Schott Kris J., Tarhay Mark A.
Принадлежит: ATI PROPERTIES, INC.

A method for producing a single-clad or multiple-clad product includes providing a welded assembly comprising a cladding material disposed on a substrate material. Both the substrate material and the cladding material are individually selected alloys. At least a first edge of the cladding material of the welded assembly does not extend to a first edge of the substrate material and thereby provides a margin between the first edges. A material that is an alloy having hot strength greater than the cladding material is within the margin and adjacent the first edge of the cladding material. The welded assembly is hot rolled to provide a hot rolled band, and the material within the margin inhibits the cladding material from spreading beyond the edge of the substrate material during the hot rolling. In certain embodiments of the methods, the substrate material is stainless steel and the cladding material is nickel or a nickel alloy. 1. A method for producing a clad product , the method comprising:providing a welded assembly comprising an alloy cladding material plate disposed on a steel plate, and an alloy material comprising a hot strength greater than the cladding material plate, wherein in the welded assembly at least a first edge of the cladding material plate does not extend to a first edge of the steel plate to define a margin therebetween, and wherein the alloy material is disposed in the margin and adjacent the first edge of the cladding material plate; andhot rolling the welded assembly to provide a hot rolled band, wherein the alloy material inhibits the cladding material plate from spreading beyond the edge of the steel plate during the hot rolling.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cladding material plate is disposed in a recess on a surface of the steel plate such that a projecting portion of the steel plate defines at least one wall of the recess and is within the margin and adjacent at least the first edge of the cladding material plate.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 20
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF FABRICATION OF COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE TANK

Номер: US20130142456A1
Автор: Addicott Louise E., Addicott Simon T., Joshi Yatish J.
Принадлежит: GTA Containers, Inc.

In one embodiment, a collapsible, flexible storage tank is provided that is capable of holding a liquid material. The tank includes a sheet of flexible, moisture impervious side wall material; at least one opening for receiving a fitting to fill and drain the tank; joining seams wherein edges of the sheet are joined, the seams extending about the tank in a spiral orientation; and closing seams wherein the side ends of the pillow tank are sealed. In another aspect, a collapsible, flexible storage tank is capable of holding a liquid. The tank includes a sheet of flexible side wall material; at least one opening for receiving a fitting to fill and drain the tank; and butt seams wherein edges of the flexible sheet are joined together in the same plane in a butt joint configuration using an overlapping piece of flexible, moisture impervious sealed material over the top thereof. 1. A collapsible , flexible storage tank capable of holding a liquid material , including:a sheet of flexible, moisture impervious side wall material;at least one opening for receiving a fitting to fill and drain the tank;joining seams wherein edges of the sheet of material are joined, the seams extending about the tank in a spiral orientation; andclosing seams wherein the side ends of the pillow tank are sealed.2. The collapsible claim 1 , flexible storage tank as set forth in claim 1 , wherein only two or less joining seams encounter a closing seam at each end of the tank.3. The collapsible claim 1 , flexible storage tank as set forth in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the seams are characterized by a butt joint configuration and a length of flexible claim 1 , moisture impervious material overlapping the butt joint and sealed to the sheet of material.4. The collapsible claim 3 , flexible storage tank as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the length of flexible claim 3 , moisture impervious material is attached along an outside surface of the storage tank.5. The collapsible claim 4 , flexible ...

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Номер записи: 21
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RADIALLY INTERMEDIATE JOINT AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF JOINING TWO COMPONENTS

Номер: US20130145599A1
Автор: Haans victor, Noordman Maarten, van de Sanden John, Vissers Cornelius Petrus Antonius
Принадлежит:

An assembly comprising a first component joined to a second component by means of an intermediate joint is provided. The first component has a first joining surface arranged coaxially and spaced in a juxtaposition around a second joining surface of the second component, such that a groove is defined between the first and second joining surfaces. The groove comprises an arcuate section formed in that one of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a concave portion and the other of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a convex portion, radially opposite from the concave portion. The intermediate joint is formed by an insert ring, made of a high strength material, pressed into the groove and deformed such that material of the insert ring fills the concave portion and surrounds the convex portion. Consequently, the first and second components are locked relative to each other in both axial directions. 1. An assembly comprising a first component joined to a second component by means of an intermediate joint , the first component having a first joining surface arranged coaxially and spaced in a juxtaposition around a second joining surface of the second component , thereby defining a groove between the first and second joining surfaces , andone of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a concave portion and the other of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a convex portion, radially opposite from the concave portion, such that the groove comprises an arcuate section; and whereinthe intermediate joint is formed by an insert ring that is pressed into the groove and deformed so as to adopt the shape of the arcuate section.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the insert ring has a volume that is at least equal to a volume of the arcuate section of the groove.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the convex portion has an apex with a diameter that is equal to a maximum diameter of the joining surface having the concave ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PANELS OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

Номер: US20130145603A1
Автор: Olson Barry D.
Принадлежит: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

A fastening system for attaching cladding panels to a carrier panel and allowing for differential thermal expansion. The system fastens the two panels together at points in the direction perpendicular to the panel planes. A combination of different carrier panel hole sizes and slots fix the panels together at one point and allow the panels to expand and contract relative to each other while maintaining rectangular alignment. Wall panels and buildings constructed using the fastener are disclosed. 1. A method for fastening two panels of dissimilar materials using a fastening system for panels of dissimilar materials , the fastening system comprising ,(a) a threaded fastener: (i) a main body with a first flat face;', '(ii) a shoulder protruding from the first flat face;', '(iii) a polygonal extension protruding from the shoulder;, '(b) a captive nut with a through hole comprising (i) a washer body; and', '(ii) a polygonal cutout sized to fit the said polygonal extension.; and the method comprising:', '(i) providing two or more through holes in a first panel to allow threaded fasteners to penetrate said first panel;', '(ii) inserting a threaded fastener in the through hole of the captive nut;', '(iii) inserting the threaded fastener and captive nut through a hole provided in the first panel;', '(iv) inserting the threaded fastener through a captive washer on the opposite side of the first panel from the captive nut;', '(v) mating the hex extension to the hex cutout;', '(vi) driving the threaded fastener into a second panel., '(c) a captive washer comprising;'}2. The method of wherein the main body of the captive nut is in the shape of a hexagon.3. The method of wherein a wrench is placed on the hexagon shaped main body of the captive nut to prevent the fastener from spinning while the threaded fastener is driven into the second panel. 1. Field of InventionThis invention relates to a fastening system for attaching panels of one material to a panel of a dissimilar ...

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Номер записи: 23
13-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF JOINT ARTHROPLASTY COMPONENT DESIGN

Номер: US20130145609A1
Автор: Sperling John W.
Принадлежит:

Methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of computed tomography scan data from arthritic shoulders. 1. A method for manufacturing a prosthetic component for replacing a part of a bone of a joint in a subject , the method comprising:forming the prosthetic component to include a base surface and an opposed articular surface wherein a width of the base surface is a predetermined percentage of a length of a neutral face plate line, the length of the neutral face plate line having been determined by (i) obtaining an image of the bone of the joint, (ii) orienting on the image a reference angle from a body of the bone to create the neutral face plate line, wherein the neutral face plate line extends from a first border of the bone to an opposite second border of the bone, and (iii) measuring the length of the neutral face plate line.2. The method of wherein:the predetermined percentage is 100% or less.3. The method of wherein:the predetermined percentage is 90%-99%.4. The method of wherein:the predetermined percentage is 80%-99%.5. The method of wherein the joint is arthritic.6. The method of wherein:at least a section of the base surface of the prosthetic component is flat.7. The method of wherein:the neutral face plate line corresponds to a width of a flat neutral face plate formed by removing a portion of the bone during arthroplasty.8. The method of wherein:the bone is the scapula, andthe joint is the shoulder.9. The method of wherein:the prosthetic component is a glenoid component.10. The method of wherein:the image is a computed tomography scan slice.11. The method of wherein:the reference angle is 90 degrees.12. The method of wherein:the neutral face plate line is a straight line positioned completely within a perimeter of the image of the bone from the first border of the bone to the second border of the bone.13. The method of wherein:at least a section of the straight line is spaced from a ...

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Номер записи: 24
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130145614A1
Автор: Miyaki Hirotsugu, Tsuge Hiroshi, Watanabe Noriyasu, Yamaguchi Kazuyuki
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

An assembling apparatus () comprises a shaft member () having a linear assembling function and a rotational assembling function, a base () supporting the shaft member () to be movable in the axial direction and rotatable axially, and a drive unit moving in an axial direction and axially rotating the shaft member (). 1. An assembling apparatus comprising:a shaft member having a linear assembling function and a rotational assembling function; anda base supporting the shaft member which is movable in an axial direction and axially rotatable; anda drive unit which can move the axial direction and axially rotate the shaft member.2. The assembling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drive unit comprises a motor and a power conversion mechanism switchably converting output of the motor to axial movement and axial rotation of the shaft member.3. The assembling apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the power conversion mechanism comprises:a linear motion mechanism which is connected to the motor, the linear motion mechanism capable of moving the shaft member in the axial direction with respect to the base using the output of the motor,a rotation mechanism which axially rotates the shaft member with respect to the base, anda switching mechanism which connects and disconnects the motor and the rotation mechanism.4. The assembling apparatus of claim 3 , wherein:the linear motion mechanism comprises a first member in which the shaft member is inserted, the first member is attached to the base such that it is axially rotatable, a first engagement portion is formed on the first member, the first engagement portion slidably engages a male screw formed on the shaft member, the male screw extends in a spiral manner,the rotation mechanism comprises a second member in which the shaft member is inserted, the second member is attached to the base such that it is axially rotatable, a second engagement portion is formed at the second member, the second engagement portion slidably engages a spline ...

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Номер записи: 25
13-06-2013 дата публикации

SLEEVE FOR A PUNCH ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130145916A1
Автор: Nordlin William F.
Принадлежит: Greenlee Textron Inc.

A punch assembly includes a punch, a sleeve, a draw stud and a die. The sleeve adds rigidity to the draw stud, thereby reducing elastic deflection of the draw stud, reducing bending moment on the draw stud, reducing punching force, and extending the punch, draw stud and die fatigue life. The sleeve also aids in axial alignment of the punch, die and workpiece with a pilot hole drilled through a workpiece. 1. A punching assembly comprising:a punch having a punch body having a first end surface and a second end surface, a punch wall extending from said first end surface to a free end, said punch wall having a punch profile on said free end, and a threaded passageway extending through said punch body, said punch body having a thickness defined between said end surfaces; anda sleeve having a first threaded section having a diameter, a second section having a diameter and extending from said first threaded section, and a third unthreaded section having a diameter and extending from said second knurled section, said first threaded section and said third unthreaded section having the same outer diameter, and said second section having an outer diameter which is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the first and third sections, said first threaded section having a length which corresponds to the thickness of said punch body, and an axial passageway extending through said sections, wherein at least a portion of said passageway of said sleeve is threaded,wherein said punch is threaded onto said first threaded section such that said second and third sections extend from said first end surface of said punch, and said third section extends past said punch profile on said punch wall.2. The punch assembly of claim 1 , wherein said threaded portion of said passageway of said sleeve is provided within said first threaded section and a portion of said second section.3. The punch assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second section is knurled.4. The punch assembly of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
20-06-2013 дата публикации

TIMED LOCKING ANTI-SWEEP MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20130152367A1
Автор: Casey Michael
Принадлежит:

An anti-sweep device having a mechanism that allows a customer to take a pre-determined number of items from a peg or display hook, after which the hook is locked for a pre-determined period of time before allowing another predetermined number of items to be taken. 1. A method for preventing the sweeping of merchandise from a display at the point of product selection , the method comprising the steps of:a) providing a display bar with items of merchandise disposed thereon;b) presenting items of merchandise in a secured state behind a locking protrusion pivotable between a first pivot position and a second pivot position;c) allowing removal of a predetermined number of items of merchandise by a customer when the locking protrusion is moving from the first pivot position to the second pivot position;d) blocking additional items of merchandise from being removed from said display hook when said predetermined number of items of merchandise pivot the locking protrusion into the second pivot position when said items are moved over a vertex of said locking protrusion;e) locking the blocked additional items of merchandise onto the display hook for a predetermined amount of time when the locking protrusion contacts a circuitry activation switch at the second pivot position;f) returning the locking protrusion to the first pivot position after the expiration of a predetermined amount of time; andg) unblocking a predetermined number of items of merchandise from being removed from said display hook when said locking protrusion returns to the first pivot position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of transmitting data representing merchandise removal events to an external system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is carried out on an anti-sweep device for locking merchandise at the point of product selection claim 1 , the device comprising:a mounting mechanism for attaching the device to the display bar;a central body attached to said mounting ...

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Номер записи: 27
20-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130152393A1
Автор: King John D.H., Kramer Nicholas A.
Принадлежит: Combined Power LLC

A method of installing a solar energy system comprises laying an uninflated elongated tube of flexible material in a substantially flat configuration, winding the uninflated elongated tube on a spool, transporting the spool with the elongated tube, and filling the elongated tube with a gas and/or liquid such that the elongated tube inflates with the gas and/or liquid and unrolls from the spool. 1. A method of installing a solar energy system , comprising:laying an uninflated elongated tube of flexible material in a substantially flat configuration;winding the uninflated elongated tube on a spool;transporting the spool with the elongated tube; andfilling the elongated tube with a gas and/or liquid such that the elongated tube inflates with the gas and/or liquid and unrolls from the spool.2. The method of further comprising removing the spool from the elongated tube.3. The method of further comprising connecting the elongated tube to a support system. This application is a non-provisional of and claims priority to U.S. Application Ser. No. 61/576,513, filed Dec. 16, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates to installation methods for solar energy systems.There has been a long-standing need to provide energy generation from renewable sources. Various renewable energy sources have been pursued, such as solar energy, wind, geothermal, and biomass for biofuels as well as others. There also exists an ever-increasing need for cost effective, large scale installation techniques and technologies for renewable energy systems.Various approaches have been taken to achieve cost effective installation of solar energy generation systems. To that end, much focus has been directed to creating standardized parts and simplified designs that reduce the effort and expense of building a solar energy installation. One example of a simplified solar energy system is a Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) system.However, all such ...

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Номер записи: 28
20-06-2013 дата публикации

T3 for a shipping platform

Номер: US20130153452A1
Автор: Brandon M. D'Emidio, Gregory S. Burkett, Jeffrey R. Chapin, John Thomas Storteboom, Kenneth M. Brandt, Oivind Brockmeier, Timothy R. Proulx
Принадлежит: Chep Technology Pty Ltd

A system may include a bottom deck to a shipping platform. The system may also include a block joined to the bottom deck, and a top deck joined to the block. The system may further include a T3 panel carried by the top deck that is structurally different from the top deck and does not extend to two ends of the top deck.

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Номер записи: 29
27-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130164588A1
Автор: Chan Chia-Huang, Liao Chin-Chang, Lin Yu-Chieh
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An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a base, a battery module and an upper cover. The battery module is disposed in the base. The battery module includes a tray and at least one battery unit. The battery unit is disposed on the tray. The upper cover is connected to the base and covers the battery module. 1. An electronic device comprising:a base;a battery module disposed in the base, the battery module having a tray and at least one battery unit, wherein the battery unit is disposed on the tray; andan upper cover connected to the base and covering the battery module.2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray has a fixing portion claim 1 , and the battery unit is disposed in the fixing portion.3. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the battery module has a plurality of battery units claim 1 , the tray comprises a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion disposed opposite to each other claim 1 , and the battery units are respectively disposed in the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion.4. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the battery module has a first battery unit claim 1 , a second battery unit claim 1 , a third battery unit and a fourth battery unit claim 1 , the tray comprises a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion disposed opposite to each other claim 1 , the first battery unit and the second battery unit are disposed in the first fixing portion and a portion of the first battery unit is stacked under the second battery unit claim 1 , the third battery unit and the are fourth battery unit disposed in the second fixing portion claim 1 , and a portion of the third battery unit is stacked under the fourth battery unit.5. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray has a crossover portion connected to the base.6. The electronic device as recited in further comprising:a connecting member connecting the tray and the base.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-07-2013 дата публикации

X-RAY PROCESSING DEVICE AND X-RAY PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20130167346A1
Автор: SAITO Tsutomu, SHIOZAWA Ikuo, TOKAIRIN Takeshi, YONEDA Koji
Принадлежит: SEIKO PRECISION INC.

The X-ray processing device comprises a work table on which a processing object is placed, X-ray processors irradiating the processing object placed in a given processing zone on the work table with an X-ray for processing, a pressing member, and X-ray shielding sheets. The pressing member presses and collapses any remaining raised edges at the sides of the processing object. The X-ray shielding sheets are provided on the side of the pressing member that is closest to the processing zone and shield the X-ray from the X-ray processors. 1. An X-ray processing device , comprising:a work table on which a processing object is placed;X-ray processors irradiating the processing object placed in a given processing zone on the work table with an X-ray for processing;a presser provided above a conveying path leading the processing object to the processing zone and pressing and collapsing any remaining raised edges at the sides of the processing object; andshields provided on the side of the presser that is closest to the processing zone and shielding the X-ray from the X-ray processors.2. The X-ray processing device according to claim 1 , wherein:the presser is made of a resin and has a curved surface at the part making contact with the raised edges; anda swing support in a way that the presser was allowed to swing freely is further provided.3. The X-ray processing device according to claim 1 , wherein:the shields consist of sheets made of an X-ray shielding material.4. The X-ray processing device according to claim 3 , wherein:the sheets are composed of multiple sheet members layered with spaces in-between.5. The X-ray processing device according to claim 3 , wherein:the sheets are cut into strips at least in the lower end part.6. The X-ray processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising a support supporting the presser and shields in a manner to enable crosswise movement as one piece with respect to the conveying path.7. The X-ray processing device according to ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Mount for An Optical Structure and Method of Mounting an Optical Structure Using Such Mount

Номер: US20130167353A1
Автор: Bleier Zvi
Принадлежит: PLX, Inc.

An improved mount for, and method of mounting an, optical structure is provided. The mount has a protruding member extending from a surface of the optical structure, a base element having a mounting structure for mounting the mount to another structure and an upper element extending from the base element having a first opening extending therethrough for receipt therein of at least a portion of the protruding member. The first opening defines first and second arms, each of the arms comprising a head portion and each of the head portions ending at an end. A second opening in the upper element extends through one of the head portions and the end thereof in a direction toward the other head portion, while a third opening exists in the upper element through the end of the other head portion in an orientation substantially opposite to and in communication with the second opening so that a tightening mechanism received through the second opening can be received into the third opening. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into the third opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the protruding member. 1. A method of mounting an optical structure , comprising the steps of:sliding a first opening extending through an upper element of a mount for mounting an optical structure over at least a portion of a protruding member, said optical structure comprising at least one mirror panel, said at least one mirror panel having at least one reflective surface and at least one back surface substantially opposite said reflective surface, and said protruding member being part of said mount for mounting said optical structure, wherein: said back surface has said protruding member extending therefrom, said protruding member comprises first and second surfaces and a third surface extending between said first and second surfaces thereof such that said first surface of said ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-07-2013 дата публикации

COUPLING

Номер: US20130170901A1
Автор: Schuermann Erich
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a coupling having spur gearing for transmitting torques and/or transverse forces between a first part (), which is provided with first spur gearing (), and a second part (), which is provided with second spur gearing () so as to be complementary to the first spur gearing (). At least one of the parts is in particular a shaft, an axle, a pin or a flange, and it is possible to bring the first spur gearing into form-fitting engagement with the second spur gearing. The invention is characterized in that at least one of the spur gearing systems comprises at least one groove () of constant width (B), wherein the longitudinal center line of the groove forms a circular arc () having a first center (M) in at least one section of the groove and, in at least one other section of the groove, forms a circular arc having at least one second center (M). 1. A coupling having face gears for transmitting torque or transverse forces between a first part provided with a first face gear , and a second part provided with a second face gear complementary to the first face gear , at least one of the parts being in particular a shaft , an axle , a pin or a flange , and it being possible to bring the first face gear into form-fitting engagement with the second face gear , wherein at least one of the face gears has a groove having a constant width and a longitudinal center line forming a circular arc having a first center of curvature in at least one section of the groove and , in at least one other section of the groove , forming a circular arc having at least one second center of curvature.2. The coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal center line of the groove forms at least two circular arcs that are alternatingly centered on the first center of curvature and on the second center of curvature.3. A coupling having face gears for transmitting torque or transverse forces between a first part provided with a first face gear claim 1 , and a second part ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Wheel bearing device

Номер: US20130172088A1
Автор: Masahiro Ozawa, Mitsuru Umekida, Yuichi Asano
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

An object of the present invention is to enhance assemblability of a wheel bearing device, and stably maintain predetermined torque transmissibility over a long period of time. A shaft portion ( 12 ) of a joint outer ring ( 5 ) where projections ( 35 ) extending in an axial direction are provided is press-fitted into a hole portion ( 22 ) of a hub wheel ( 1 ) to thereby form recesses ( 36 ) by the projections 35 in an inner diameter surface ( 37 ) of a shaft fitting hole 22 a of the hub wheel ( 1 ), by which a recess-projection fitting structure M is constructed, where an entire area of fitting sites of the projections ( 35 ) and the recesses ( 36 ) are brought into close contact. Moreover, a bolt member ( 50 ) is fastened in a bolt hole ( 13 ) provided in the shaft portion ( 12 ) of the joint outer ring ( 5 ) after the construction of the recess-projection fitting structure (M), which restricts separation between the hub wheel ( 1 ) and the joint outer ring ( 5 ). As the bolt member ( 50 ), if an outer diameter of a seating surface thereof ( 50 a 1 ) is d 1 and a shaft diameter is d 2 , a bolt member satisfying a relational expression of 2.3≦(d 1 /d 2 ) 2 ≦4.9 is used.

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Номер записи: 34
11-07-2013 дата публикации

GENERATOR ASSEMBLY APPARATUS

Номер: US20130174402A1
Автор: Jensen Soeren Juul, Pedersen John Krath, Therkelsen Rune Roenne
Принадлежит:

A generator assembly apparatus is provided for merging a first annular component and a second annular component of a generator. The generator assembly apparatus includes first and second component support frames, a moving device and an adjustment device. The first component support frame supports the first component securely mounted to the first component support frame. The second component support frame supports the second component securely mounted to the second component support frame. The moving device moves one component support frame relative to the other component support frame to merge the components by inserting one component at least partially into an interior region of the other component. The adjustment device adjusts a position of a support frame such that a pre-defined separation between the first component and the second component is maintained during merging. 1. A generator assembly apparatus for merging a first annular component and a second annular component of a generator , the generator assembly apparatus comprising:a first component support frame for supporting the first component securely mounted to the first component support frame;a second component support frame for supporting the second component securely mounted to the second component support frame;a moving device for moving one component support frame relative to the other component support frame to merge the components by inserting one component at least partially into an interior region of the other component; andan adjustment device for adjusting a position of a support frame such that a pre-defined separation between the first component and the second component is maintained during merging.2. The generator assembly apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a support frame is realised such that a rotation axis of the component carried on that support frame is essentially horizontal.3. The generator assembly apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a component support frame is realised ...

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Номер записи: 35
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLING PALLET FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF THE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130177793A1
Автор: Seki Tetsuo
Принадлежит:

To provide a secondary-battery assembling pallet configured to support a plurality of types of secondary batteries, a secondary-battery assembling pallet () for a secondary battery including end plates () placed on both ends of battery cells () arranged side by side and a lower case () placed on a lower part includes a primary positioning pin () and a secondary positioning pin () for positioning the end plates (), a seat pin () for supporting a stack assembly () of the secondary battery, and a base (). The primary positioning pin () is fixed to the base () and the secondary positioning pin () is movably held on the base (). 1. An assembling pallet for a secondary battery including end plates placed on both sides of a plurality of battery cells arranged side by side and a lower case for mounting the battery cells on a vehicle body , whereinthe pallet includes a positioning pin for positioning the end plates, a support seat for supporting the end plates and a stack assembly of the secondary battery, and a base plate,the positioning pin includes a primary positioning pin and a secondary positioning pin, the primary positioning pin is fixed to the base plate, and the secondary positioning pin is held on the base plate and configured to be movable relative to the primary positioning pin.2. The assembling pallet for a secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the primary positioning pin and the secondary positioning pin are formed in a stepped shape claim 1 , each pin including a tip portion for positioning the end plates and a support part for supporting the lower case claim 1 ,the support part is formed with a height equal to the support seat, andthe primary positioning pin, the secondary positioning pin, and the support seat are inserted and placed in the base plate.3. A method of manufacturing a secondary battery by placing a lower case on an assembling pallet claim 1 , and placing a stack assembly on the lower case claim 1 , the stack assembly consisting of a ...

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Номер записи: 36
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING FLAT DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20130185910A1
Автор: ARAKI Norie
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

The present disclosure relates to a method for disassembling a flat display device including a panel that includes a pair of glass substrates each having display materials formed on a surface thereof, the glass substrates being arranged so as to face each other. In the disassembling method, rotation body () which has recesses and projections () inside thereof and rotates at a non-constant speed is used. The panel is disassembled so as to be separated into glass substrates () and () to thereby expose the display materials, glass substrates () and () each having the display materials formed on the surface thereof are then put into rotation body (), and rotation body () is then rotated to perform a process for removing the display materials from the surface of each of glass substrates () and (). 1. A method for disassembling a flat display device , the flat display device including a panel including a pair of glass substrates each having display materials formed on a surface thereof , the glass substrates being arranged so as to face each other ,the method comprising:preparing a rotation body having recesses and projections inside thereof and rotating at a non-constant speed,disassembling the panel so as to be separated into the glass substrates to expose the display materials;putting the glass substrates each having the display materials formed on the surface thereof into the rotation body; androtating the rotation body to perform a process for removing the display materials from the surface of each of the glass substrates.2. The method for disassembling the flat display device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation body is configured to rotate at a non-constant speed by changing a rotational speed or a rotational direction thereof.3. The method for disassembling the flat display device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation body is configured to rotate at a non-constant speed by forming the rotation body to have an elliptical cross-sectional shape. The ...

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Номер записи: 37
25-07-2013 дата публикации

HEATABLE MEDIUM PIPE

Номер: US20130186484A1
Автор: Berg Manfred, Brandt Josef, Etscheid Tobias, Heienbrok Mark, Isenburg Marco, Jeschonnek Markus, Schöneberg Christoph, Schwarzkopf Otfried
Принадлежит: VOSS Automotive GmbH

For a heatable medium pipe having at least one pipe connector and heating element, wherein the heating element has a few wires, in particular one or two wires, wherein the wire(s) extend continuously along the medium pipe and along the at least one pipe connector. In a method for producing a heatable medium pipe, comprising the medium pipe, at least one pipe connector, a transition area between the medium pipe and the pipe connector, and at least one heating element, wherein the heating element has a few wires, in particular one or two wires, the medium pipe is pre-assembled with the at least one pipe connector, the wire or the few wires of the heating element are pre-assembled as a double-laid, one or two-part element or as an element connected to form a continuous part, the wire(s) are fastened on the outside of the pipe connector, transition area and medium pipe, and the ends of the wire(s) are guided into a feed-in connector for connecting to a current source or voltage source. 1. A heatable medium pipe , comprising: at least one pipe connector and a heating element , wherein the heating element has one or more wires or wire strands , wherein the one or more wires or wire strands extend continuously both along the medium pipe and along the at least one pipe connector.2. The heatable medium pipe according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more wires or wire strands extend without any joints in a transitions area between the medium pipe and the pipe connector and continuously along the pipe connector and the medium pipe on a respective outside thereof.3. The heatable medium pipe according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more wires or wire strands are one-piece parts or are connected via a device to form one continuous part.4. The heatable medium pipe according to claim 1 , wherein at least one branch-off or connection point is provided at ends of the one or more wires or wire strands for connecting a connector for connection to an energy supply.5. The heatable ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-07-2013 дата публикации

SHIPPING CRATE JOINT AND METHOD OF FORMING A SHIPPING CRATE

Номер: US20130186889A1
Автор: Meyer-Horn Felix
Принадлежит: GROUPE DUSOGAT

A joint for use in making a shipping crate includes a base and a pair of orthogonal channels which extend upwardly from the base and are open from above. Each channel has an inner closed end and an outer open end, and has a width, along a length of the channel between the inner and outer ends, which is greater than the width at the inner and outer ends. The channel is preferably defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, and a pair of reinforcement members located at the inner and outer ends to define the region of smaller width at each end. The reinforcement members are preferably hollow vertical members which are rectangle or square in cross-section and which extend from the inner wall towards the outer wall. Preferably, at their inner ends, the channels share a reinforcement member. 1. A joint for use in manufacturing a shipping crate comprising:a base, at least a portion of which lies in a base plane; which is open from above and extends in a first axial direction which lies in a plane parallel to said base plane;', 'which has an inner, closed end and an outer, open end;', 'which has a width, perpendicular to said axial direction, along a length of said channel between said inner and outer ends which is greater than the width at said inner and outer ends; and', 'wherein said third width is greater than both said first and second widths; and, 'a first wall portion extending perpendicular to said base and defining a first channela second wall portion extending perpendicular to said base and defining a second channel which is substantially the same as said first channel;wherein said second channel extends in a second axial direction which lies in a plane parallel to said base plane, is perpendicular to said first axial direction, and intersects said first axially direction; andwherein said channels are oriented such that said open ends are located away from the point where the first and second axial directions intersect.2. The joint as claimed in claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 39
25-07-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING BATTERY MODULES

Номер: US20130189563A1
Автор: Chang Tae Young, Choi Gyu Wan
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Provided are: a battery module which not only facilitates the work of serial and/or parallel coupling a plurality of stacked cell cartridges but also improves safety for workers during the coupling work; and a method for assembling battery modules. 1. A battery module comprising:a plurality of stacked cell cartridges to generate current;bus bars to electrically interconnect the stacked cell cartridges;a bus bar plate having bus bar receiving grooves, in which the bus bars are received; anda plate cover coupled to the bus bar plate to cover the bus bars received in the bus bar receiving grooves.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , whereineach of the cell cartridges has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, andafter the bus bars, the bus bar plate, and the plate cover are coupled to one another, the positive electrode terminals and the negative electrode terminals of the cell cartridges are inserted into the bus bar plate or the plate cover so that the positive electrode terminals and the negative electrode terminals are connected to the bus bars.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar plate and the plate cover are formed of insulators.4. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar receiving grooves are obliquely formed at the bus bar plate.5. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar receiving grooves are vertically formed at the bus bar plate.6. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the cell cartridges are stacked to have a plurality of rows claim 1 ,the battery module further comprises a jump bar to electrically interconnect the cell cartridges stacked in different rows, andthe bus bar plate is further provided with a jump bar receiving groove, in which the jump bar is received.7. The battery module according to claim 6 , wherein the jump bar received in the jump bar receiving groove is covered by the plate cover together with the bus bars.8. The battery ...

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Номер записи: 40
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Display Kit and Method of Constructing Same

Номер: US20130192044A1
Автор: Fulton C. Dwayne
Принадлежит: David L. Osment

A kit useful by hobbyist and students in constructing displays and dioramas. The kit comprises a base formed from integral sidewalls and a top which presents a planar surface. A channel is formed around the periphery of the planar surface. The kit further includes a backboard which is foldable into a generally planar configuration and has a width greater than the width of the channel. The backboard is wedged into the channel and will remain in place without the use of external fasteners. The backboard is received in the channel on at least three sides of the base. The backboard is formed from a material so that it can be cut to present a desired configuration. A method of constructing a display kit comprises placing the base on a flat surface, at least partially unfolding the backboard to conform on the configuration of the base on at least three sides and then securing the backboard to the base without the use of external fasteners. 1. A method of constructing a display from a base and a backboard that is initially folded in a flat configuration , said method comprising:placing the base on a flat surface;at least partially unfolding the backboard to conform to the configuration of the base on at least three sides; andsecuring the backboard to the base without the use of external fasteners.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said unfolding step comprises unfolding said backboard onto a flat surface and cutting said backboard to a desired configuration with a knife.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said base presents a channel which is narrower than the width of said backboard and said securing step comprises wedging said backboard into said channel.4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said base presents a planar surface having a rough texture and wherein is included the step of adhesively securing an object to be displayed to said surface.5. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said backboard presents a form for a diorama ...

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Номер записи: 41
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130196205A1
Автор: Buck Derrick, Silk Bruce
Принадлежит: ENERDEL, INC.

Battery assemblies are disclosed which may include a plurality of battery cells removably coupled to a support. The support may include trays which are stacked. The battery cells of each tray may be electrically connected together. The battery trays may include a battery support which extends under and supports a middle portion of the battery cells of the respective battery tray. The battery support may be a thermal sink for the battery cells. The plurality of cells may be coupled to a support with a compression member including a plurality of heat transfer members. 1. A battery system , comprising:a plurality of prismatic battery cells including a first cell having a first terminal extending from the first cell and a second cell having a second terminal extending from the second cell;a support locating the plurality of prismatic cells such that the first terminal of the first cell overlaps the second terminal of the second cell; anda compression member removably coupled to the support, the compression member holding the first terminal of the first cell in contact with the second terminal of the second cell, the compression member including a plurality of heat sink features.2. The battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression member includes a plurality of heat transfer fins along an upper side.3. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the compression member includes a base portion which holds the first terminal of the first cell in contact with the second terminal of the second cell and the plurality of heat sink features include a plurality of fins extending from the base portion on a side opposite of the first cell and the second cell.4. The battery system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fins define a conduit therebetween that receives a flow of air to cool the first and second cells.5. The battery system of claim 4 , wherein the conduit has a longitudinal axis which is parallel to a top face of the first cell and a top face of the second cell.6. ...

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Номер записи: 42
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF INSTALLING A QUICK CHANGE LOAD WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130199023A1
Автор: Bornhorst Keith G., Hilgefort Kurt A.
Принадлежит: Crown Equipment Corporation

A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The mounting structure includes a transverse bar and the interface structure includes a portion that engages and mates with the transverse bar to form a rigid connection between the interface structure and the transverse bar. 1. A method of installing a load wheel assembly on an outrigger for a materials handling vehicle , the outrigger comprising an outrigger box comprising a pair of laterally spaced bearing plates defining a load wheel opening for receiving a load wheel assembly , and a transverse bar extending laterally across said load wheel opening , and said load wheel assembly comprising at least one roller supported on an axle between a pair of side support members and an interface structure extending between said pair of side support members , the method comprising:positioning said load wheel assembly in said load wheel opening with said interface structure located above said transverse bar;engaging at least one threaded fastener between said interface structure and said transverse bar; androtating said fastener to draw said transverse bar toward engagement with said interface structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said rotating said fastener effects a vertical movement of said outrigger from a support surface wherein said at least one roller supports said outrigger in spaced relation to said support surface during said vertical movement of said outrigger.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein two fasteners are located in laterally spaced relation to each other and engaged between said interface structure and said transverse bar claim 2 , and said rotating said fastener comprises alternately rotating each of said ...

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Номер записи: 43
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Punching Sheet-Type Flange

Номер: US20130202351A1
Автор: Ruan Xiaoding
Принадлежит: ZHEJIANG LINIX MOTOR CO., LTD.

A punching sheet-type flange formed by overlapping and fixing punching sheet-structure assemblies, comprising a substrate () and multiple flange sheets () fixed with the substrate (). The substrate () and the flange sheets () are of a punching sheet structure. The flange sheets () are annular, and connection slots () are arranged on the periphery of the flange sheets (). The flange sheets () are arranged on both sides of the substrate. The substrate () combines with the flange sheets () to form the flange. The substrate () and the flange sheets () are formed by punching processing. The number of the flange sheets () is adjustable. The flange sheets () having the complex structure can be processed, thereby accommodating connecting parts of different structures. Connection slots () enable convenient assembling and replacement. The flange solves the difficulty in die casting of flanges having complex structures, and solves the problem of flange thickness being not adjustable. 1. A punching sheet-type flange , wherein the flange comprises a substrate and multiple flange sheets fixed with the substrate , the substrate and the flange sheets are of a punching sheet structure , the flange sheets are annular , connection slots are arranged on the periphery of the flange sheets , and the flange sheets are arranged on both sides of the substrate , respectively.2. The punching sheet-type flange according to claim 1 , wherein an axle hole is arranged in the middle of the substrate claim 1 , a square key slot is arranged on the axle hole claim 1 , and the substrate is also provided with multiple fixed holes distributed coaxially with the axle hole.3. The punching sheet-type flange according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate and the flange sheets are provided with connection holes claim 1 , the connection holes on the substrate correspond to those on the flange sheets claim 1 , and rivets pass through the connection holes to integrally fix the flange sheets and the substrate.4. ...

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Номер записи: 44
15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR INSTALLING AN ANCHOR BOLT

Номер: US20130205571A1
Автор: Fanourgiakis George, Hamilton Henry H.
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A tool assembly for a rotary hammer is provided. The tool assembly includes an adapter and a drive socket removably mounted on the adapter. The adapter has a first end portion configured to be held by a chuck of the rotary hammer and a second end portion that includes a socket square drive fitting on which the drive socket is removably mounted. The socket drive fitting can have any suitable size. For example, the socket drive fitting can be a 1/4 inch, a 3/8 inch, a 1/2 inch, or a 3/4 inch square drive fitting. 1. A method for installing an anchor bolt , the method comprising:mounting an adapter fitting having a socket square drive fitting to a chuck of a rotary hammer;mounting a drive socket to the socket square drive fitting;engaging the anchor bolt with the drive socket;driving the anchor bolt into a mounting hole by driving the adapter fitting and the drive socket with the rotary hammer operating in an axial hammering mode; androtating the adapter fitting and the drive socket with the rotary hammer operating in a rotation mode so as to secure the anchor bolt within the mounting hole.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising constraining the adapter during the driving of the anchor bolt into the mounting hole by a person holding the adapter. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/894,005, entitled “TOOL ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS,” filed Sep. 29, 2010 (Attorney Docket No. 028436-000100US), the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure provides a tool assembly for use with a rotary hammer and related methods, and methods for removing frozen bolts and/or nuts. The disclosed tool assembly and related methods may be particularly useful for installing an anchor bolt into a hole in a concrete member (e.g., a wall, a floor, a ceiling). And methods disclosed herein may be particularly useful in removing a bolt and/or nut that is frozen in place due to, for example, corrosion. ...

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Номер записи: 45
22-08-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN THE WORKING OF MECHANICAL PARTS, INCLUDING A GUIDE TRACK COMPRISING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20130212852A1
Автор: DAGENAIS Jean-François
Принадлежит: Serimax

A device providing assistance in working of mechanical components, such as pipes, including a flange including parts assembled together such that they can pivot to occupy a closed position in which they are joined to one another. A clamping device can be actuated when the flange is closed. The flange also includes supporting elements used to connect rails to the parts with limited relative movement therebetween. Adjacent end faces of the rails include corresponding surfaces that are shaped to co-operate and establish a connection as the flange moves into the closed position. Each connection: guides the end faces in relation to one another and into a working position in which the rails form a guide track for the tools, and assists in maintaining the position when the clamping device is actuated. 113-. (canceled)14. A device for assisting with working of mechanical parts , comprising:a flange including at least two parts joined together with an ability to move relative to one another in a common plane, up to a closed position of the flange in which the parts are joined together;a locking device that can be actuated in the closed position of the flange to bring the parts into mutual abutment;at least two rails;a set of resilient supports by which each rail is connected to at least one respective part of the flange with limited scope for relative movement;wherein adjacent end faces of the two rails includes mating surfaces forming a connection by positive locking, the connection being active in a vicinity of the closed position; andeach connection is configured to guide the adjacent end faces relative to one another in a movement relative to the parts, to a working position in which the rails form a guide path for one or more tools, to help keep these rails in mutual abutment, in the working position, when the locking device is actuated.15. A device according to claim 14 , wherein the mating surfaces comprise two complementary surfaces coming into mutual abutment in the ...

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Номер записи: 46
22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130212859A1
Автор: Chui Clarence, Griffiths Jonathan Charles, Kothari Manish, Sethi Gaurav
Принадлежит: QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies, Inc.

Methods of manufacturing light panels having at least one re-entrant turning feature. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, providing a cover layer, and coupling the cover layer to the base layer to form at least one re-entrant turning feature between the base layer and the cover layer. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, forming at least one receiving space in the base layer, providing at least one prismatic block, and coupling at least a portion of the prismatic block into the receiving space such that re-entrant turning features are formed between the prismatic block and the base layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a light panel , the method comprising:providing a base layer having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface;forming at least one receiving space in the upper surface, the at least one receiving space extending from the upper surface toward the lower surface, wherein the at least one receiving space has a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall forms a first angle with the lower surface, and wherein the second sidewall forms a second angle with the lower surface;providing at least one prismatic block, wherein the at least one prismatic block has a third sidewall, a fourth sidewall, and a first planar surface disposed therebetween, wherein the third sidewall forms a third angle with the first planar surface, and wherein the fourth sidewall forms a fourth angle with the first planar surface; andcoupling at least a portion of the at least one prismatic block into the at least one receiving space such that at least a portion of the third sidewall is disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the first sidewall and such that at least a portion of the second sidewall is disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the fourth sidewall such that the first and third sidewalls form a first re-entrant turning ...

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Номер записи: 47
29-08-2013 дата публикации

STEP-TO-STEP WEDGE THREAD CONNECTIONS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130219686A1
Автор: Mallis David Llewellyn, Ward Gary Wayne
Принадлежит: HYDRIL COMPANY

A threaded connection includes a pin member comprising a first pin step and a second pin step, and pin wedge threads disposed on each of the first and second pin steps and a box member comprising a first box step and a second box step, and box wedge threads disposed on each of the first and second box steps, wherein an axial separation of the first and second pin steps differs from an axial separation of the first and second box steps. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of making up a threaded connection , the method comprising:rotationally engaging a pin member having pin wedge threads with a box member having corresponding box wedge threads, wherein the pin and box wedge threads are formed on corresponding first and second pin and box steps of the pin and box members; andengaging opposing pin and box stab and load flanks at different times during makeup of the threaded connection.27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:engaging corresponding load flanks before stab flanks on the corresponding first pin and box steps;engaging corresponding stab flanks before load flanks on the corresponding second pin and box steps.28. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:engaging corresponding stab flanks before load flanks on the corresponding first pin and box steps;engaging corresponding load flanks before stab flanks on the corresponding second pin and box steps.29. The method of claim 26 , further comprising engaging corresponding metal sealing surfaces disposed between first and second pin and box steps. The present application is a divisional application and claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/310,241, filed Dec. 2, 2011, which is a continuation application, and thus claims benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §120, of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/890,290 filed Sep. 24, 2010. The contents of those applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.1. Field of the DisclosureEmbodiments disclosed herein relate ...

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Номер записи: 48
19-09-2013 дата публикации

EXPANDABLE FASTENER ASSEMBLY WITH DEFORMED COLLAR

Номер: US20130239399A1
Автор: Johnson Timothy Howard, Reid Leonard Frederick, Ross James Ryunoshin
Принадлежит: Fatigue Technology, Inc.

At least one embodiment generally relates to an installation assembly for an opening in a workpiece that includes a swaged collar, an inner member, and an outer member. The swaged collar has a first end, a second end, and a main body extending between the first end and the second end. The main body includes an inner surface defining a passageway through the collar. The inner member has a mandrel section for expanding the outer member. The inner member is used to expand the outer member and to keep the outer member in an expanded state. 1. A fastener assembly installable in an opening of a workpiece , comprising:a collar;an outer member configured to be positioned in the opening, the outer member including a longitudinally-extending passageway, a coupling section, a head, and an expandable section between the coupling section and the head, the coupling section adapted to protrude from the workpiece and to be coupled to the collar; andan inner member including a narrow section, a propping stem, and a mandrel section between the narrow section and the propping stem, the propping stem dimensioned and configured to prop the expandable section of the outer member after the mandrel section radially expands the expandable section in the opening of the workpiece to produce an interference fit between the outer member and the workpiece.2. The fastener assembly of claim 1 , wherein the expandable section has an inner surface defining at least a portion of the longitudinally-extending passageway and an inner circumference claim 1 , the inner circumference is less than an outer circumference of the propping stem.3. The fastener assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner member further includes a detachable shank and a decoupling feature between the detachable shank and the narrow section claim 1 , the detachable shank separable from the narrow section at least proximate the decoupling feature when an axial load is applied to the detachable shank.4. The fastener assembly of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 49
17-10-2013 дата публикации

THREADER POWER ADAPTER

Номер: US20130272810A1
Автор: Estrada Gabriel, Kelley Todd
Принадлежит: Kelley Oilfield Services, Inc.

A threader power adapter includes a power shaft having a first longitudinal axis extending through proximal and distal ends and an adapter shaft having a second longitudinal axis coupled to the distal end of the power shaft. The adapter is configured for insertion into a threader handle socket along a first axis and insertion into a driver along a second axis such that application of a torque to the adapter about the second axis causes rotation of the threader assembly about a third axis. With a disclosed method, the threader power adapter is coupled with a threader assembly and the threader assembly is placed on the cylindrical member. A driver is coupled with the threader adapter and a torque is applied to the threader adapter with the driver to turn the threader assembly about a central axis to cut threads in the exterior surface of the cylindrical member. 1. A threader power adapter , comprising:a power shaft having a first longitudinal axis extending through proximal and distal ends;an adapter shaft having a second longitudinal axis extending through proximal and distal ends, the adapter shaft being coupled to the distal end of the power shaft; anda fastener assembly configured to selectively secure the adapter shaft to a threader assembly.2. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the adapter shaft is coupled to the power shaft distal end by the proximal end of the adapter shaft.3. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the power shaft and adapter shaft are coupled such that the second longitudinal axis extends at an angle to the first longitudinal axis.490. The adapter of claim 3 , wherein the angle is approximately degrees.5. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising external threads formed on the adapter shaft near the adapter shaft distal end.6. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a through hole provided in the adapter shaft between the proximal and distal ends and configured to receive the fastener assembly.7. The adapter of claim 6 , wherein the through ...

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Номер записи: 50
24-10-2013 дата публикации

TOLERANCE RING AND ASSEMBLY WITH DEFORMABLE PROJECTIONS

Номер: US20130276289A1
Автор: SLAYNE Andrew Robert
Принадлежит:

A method of assembling a tolerance ring between opposing surfaces of an inner and outer component arranged to mate with one another to provide an interference fit therebetween includes mounting the tolerance ring on one of the inner and outer components whereby the projections are received in a recessed portion on that component, partially mating the inner and outer components, and completing mating by causing relative movement between the tolerance ring and the recessed portion to move the projections from the recessed portion and to be compressed between the mated inner and outer components. The tolerance ring includes an annular band of resilient material for engaging an opposing surface of one of the inner and outer components. The annular band has a plurality of deformable projections extending radially therefrom to engage the opposing surface of the other one of the inner and outer components. 1. A method of assembling a tolerance ring between opposing surfaces of an inner component and an outer component to provide an interference fit therebetween , the inner and outer components being arranged to mate with one another , and the tolerance ring comprising an annular band of resilient material for engaging an opposing surface of one of the inner and outer components , the annular band having a plurality of deformable projections extending radially therefrom to engage the opposing surface of the other one of the inner and outer components , wherein the method comprises:mounting the tolerance ring on one of the inner and outer components whereby the projections are received in a recessed portion on that component;partially mating the inner and outer components; andcompleting mating by causing relative movement between the tolerance ring and the recessed portion to cause the projections to leave the recessed portion and to be compressed between the mated inner and outer components.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein partially mating the inner and outer components ...

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Номер записи: 51
31-10-2013 дата публикации

COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD AND COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130283594A1
Автор: Hamane Tsuyoshi, Iwaki Noriaki
Принадлежит: Fuji Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd.

In a component mounting method and apparatus capable of mounting components on a board having a non-planar component mounting surface, a board holding table in a board holding device is turned based on board holding device information and board information to direct a normal line to a mounting portion on the non-planar component mounting surface in the vertical direction. Thus, after being picked up and moved by a component loading device onto the normal line to the mounting portion, a component can be mounted through a movement of the component loading device in the vertical direction only. Further, compensation amounts for the position of the mounting portion are calculated based on a turn amount, the board holding device information and the board information, and a compensated mounting position is calculated from the compensation amounts and the board information accurately in the horizontal and vertical directions. 18.-. (canceled)9. A component mounting method in a component mounting apparatus comprising:a board holding device having a holding member that, in order to mount a component on a board having a non-planar component mounting surface, holds the board at a holding position on a board holding surface and turns the board;a board transfer device that loads and unloads the board with respect to the board holding surface of the holding member;a component supply device that supplies the component to be mounted on the board; anda component loading device that picks up the component from the component supply device and moves the component in two orthogonal directions within a horizontal plane and in a vertical direction to mount the component at a mounting portion on the board held at the holding position on the board holding surface;the component mounting method comprising:a board information inputting step of inputting board information relating to the position of a positioned portion for positioning the board on the board holding surface and the position of ...

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Номер записи: 52
05-12-2013 дата публикации

COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR THEIR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130318766A1
Автор: Coleman Michael P., HELEY Richard W., Johannessen Thomas, KIPLE Bryan P., Pakula David A., TAN Tang Y., Woodhull Charles B.
Принадлежит:

Various components of an electronic device housing and methods for their assembly are disclosed. The housing can be formed by assembling and connecting two or more different sections together. The sections of the housing may be coupled together using one or more coupling members. The coupling members may be formed using a two-shot molding process in which the first shot forms a structural portion of the coupling members, and the second shot forms cosmetic portions of the coupling members. 1. A method for forming the housing of an electronic device , the method comprising:extruding at least one part of an electronic device housing;forming sections of the electronic device housing by machining each extruded part to the desired dimensions;orienting the sections such that the longitudinal extrusion axis of at least one of the sections is perpendicular to the longitudinal extrusion axis of at least one other section; andcoupling together the sections using one or more coupling members to create the housing of the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein extruding the at least one part comprises extruding a top part claim 1 , a center part claim 1 , and a bottom part.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein extruding the at least one part further comprises extruding the top part claim 2 , the center part claim 2 , and the bottom part together as one extruded part claim 2 , and wherein forming sections of the electronic device housing comprises cutting the one extruded part into the top part claim 2 , the center part claim 2 , and the bottom part parts.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein extruding the at least one part further comprises extruding the top part claim 2 , the center part claim 2 , and the bottom part separately.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein extruding the at least one part further comprises extruding the top part and the bottom part together as a first extruded part and extruding the center part separately claim 2 , and wherein forming sections of ...

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Номер записи: 53
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Bearing device for wheel, and axle module

Номер: US20130334870A1
Автор: Kiyoshige Yamauchi, Masahiro Ozawa, Masayuki Kuroda, Mitsuru Umekida, Tohru Nakagawa, Yuichi Asano
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

A bearing device for a wheel suppresses backlash in a circumferential direction, has excellent coupling workability with a hub wheel and an outer joint member of a constant velocity universal joint, and has excellent strength owing to stable fitting between the hub wheel and the outer joint member. Projecting portions extending in an axial direction are provided on one of an outer surface of a shaft section of the outer joint member and an inner surface of a hole portion of the hub wheel. The projecting portions are press-fitted into the other along the axial direction, and recessed portions are formed in the other through press-fitting of the projecting portions. Thus, a recess-projection fitting structure is formed, in which the projecting portions and the recessed portions are held in close contact with each other through an entire region of fitting contact regions therebetween.

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Номер записи: 54
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Coupling Arrangement and Coupling Element

Номер: US20140054954A1
Автор: Christian SEEL, Stephan Lutzenberger, Stephan Weidel, Tobias Hofmann
Принадлежит: HIRSCHVOGEL UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH

A coupling arrangement having a rotational axis, about which the coupling arrangement can rotate, having: a first coupling element with an axially-extending flat-side spur toothing system having radially extending first teeth, a second coupling element with an axially-extending flat-side corresponding toothing system which engages axially into the spur toothing system and has radially-extending second teeth, and at least one means for bracing the first coupling element axially with the second coupling element, which coupling elements are fixedly connected fixedly to one another to rotate together about the rotational axis via the toothing systems to transmit torque. The teeth of at least one of the toothing systems have tooth tip lines that are curved convexly in the axial direction away from a tooth root.

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Номер записи: 55
06-03-2014 дата публикации

MATING CONNECTION FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS IN A NON-ROTATABLE WAY AND METHOD

Номер: US20140064843A1
Автор: Hoppe Marcus, Patze Steffen, Steffen Cyriaque
Принадлежит:

A method for producing a plug connector and to a plug connector for rotationally connecting a first component to a second component, for example, in a clutch assembly, where the first component includes at least one connecting element, where the connecting element protrudes through an opening of the second component, where the connecting element has an end piece above the second component, where a cross-section of the end piece is wider than a cross-section of the opening, where the widening of the end piece is produced by means of a rolling method. 1. A mating connection for connecting a first component and a second component in a non-rotatable way in a clutch assembly , comprising:a first component including at least one connecting element; and,a second component, wherein the connecting element of the first component extends through an opening of the second component, the connecting element having an end piece above the second component, the end piece having a cross section that is wider than a cross-section of the opening, wherein the widening of the end piece is created in a rolling process.2. The mating connection as recited in claim 1 , wherein the opening is open in a lateral direction.3. The mating connection as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second component is a ring gear.4. The mating connection as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first component includes a ring gear having teeth that protrude from a plane of the first component and represent connecting elements.5. The mating connection as recited in claim 4 , wherein tooth segments are arranged between the teeth on the ring gear claim 4 , the tooth segments protruding beyond the plane of the first component in an upward direction.6. The mating connection as recited in claim 3 , wherein the ring gear has an angled cross-section with a first surface portion of the ring gear extending essentially in parallel with the upper side of the first component claim 3 , the openings being formed in the first ...

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Номер записи: 56
06-03-2014 дата публикации

BATTERY CELL, BATTERY CELL MODULE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY CELL MODULE, BATTERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140065466A1
Автор: Kohlberger Markus
Принадлежит:

A battery cell has at least one terminal configured to electrically connect the battery cell. The at least one terminal has at least two connection devices. Each of the at least two connection devices is configured to electrically connect the at least one terminal to one cell connector. 1. A battery cell , comprising:at least one terminal configured to electrically connect the battery cell, the at least one terminal including at least two connection devices each configured to electrically connect the at least one terminal to one cell connector.2. The battery cell according to claim 1 , wherein at least one connection device of the at least two connection devices includes two edges substantially parallel to one another and configured to accommodate a respective claim 1 , substantially cuboidal claim 1 , cell connector therebetween.3. The battery cell according to claim 1 , wherein at least one connection device of the at least two connection devices includes a pin configured to be plugged into a hole arranged in a respective cell connector.4. The battery cell according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least two connection devices includes a first connection device and a second connection device,the first connection device includes two edges substantially parallel to one another and configured to accommodate a respective, substantially cuboidal, cell connector therebetween, andthe second connection device is arranged between the edges and includes a pin configured to be plugged into a hole arranged in a respective cell connector.5. A battery cell module claim 1 , comprising:a first battery cell including at least one terminal configured to electrically connect the first battery cell, the at least one terminal including at least two connection devices each configured to electrically connect the at least one terminal to one cell connector;a further battery cell; andat least one cell connector,wherein the first battery cell and the further battery cell are electrically ...

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Номер записи: 57
13-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING METAL CLAD FACADE

Номер: US20140068917A1
Автор: BOWEN MICHAEL A., Kopf Bruce A., Tunzi Todd J.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An apparatus and method for a metal clad facade includes a thin metal cladding having at least one edge. The facade or the object with which it is associated has at least one edge around which the metal cladding edge can be wrapped. The wrapped edge could optionally be crimped. Optionally, exposed edges of the cladding could be covered by raised bosses or ribs on the facade. Optionally, a projection or extension of the cladding, oblique to other parts of the cladding, could extend into an opening in or near a surface of the facade or its underlying object. Wrapping of at least one edge with the metal cladding provides the appearance of a more substantial metal part than if the edge were not wrapped and provides for a more securement and durable attachment between the cladding and the underlying object. 1. A method of metal cladding the facade of an object comprising:a. providing an underlying object having outer and inner surfaces separated by a thickness;b. covering a portion of the outer surface with metal cladding; andc. bending or forming a portion of the cladding to wrap or extend across the thickness and then back around the inner surface of the object.2. The method of further comprising crimping the wrapped portion of cladding around the thickness of the object to further resist movement of the cladding relative the object.3. The method of further comprising wrapping a second portion of the cladding around another part of the object claim 1 , the second wrapped portion positioned to resist movement of the cladding relative to the object in a different direction than the first wrapped portion to further enhance fastening of the cladding to the object.4. The method of further comprising crimping the second portion of the cladding around a portion of the object.5. The method of further comprising extending a portion of the cladding obliquely from another portion of the cladding such that the oblique portion abuts the object in a manner which restrains or resists ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-03-2014 дата публикации

FASTENING DEVICE

Номер: US20140072385A1
Автор: Pham Charles
Принадлежит: LISI AEROSPACE

The invention relates to a fastening device () comprising: 2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the ring is made of a material comprising an acrylic polymer.3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein said material also comprises mica.4117117117. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the ring is disposed around a radius ( claim 1 , A and B) under the sleeve head.5107107107122. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the bolt is a screw ( and A) or a rivet (B) comprising a pull stem ().6100100100115115115111111111116116116. A method for manufacturing a device ( claim 1 , A and B) according to claim 1 , comprising a step in which a bead of polymer material claim 1 , in liquid or viscous state claim 1 , is applied to the outer surface ( claim 1 , A and B) of the sleeve ( claim 1 , A and B) claim 1 , and then polymerized to solidify said material into a ring shape ( claim 1 , A and B).7100100100115115115111111111116116116. A method for manufacturing a device ( claim 2 , A and B) according to claim 2 , comprising a step in which a bead of polymer material claim 2 , in liquid or viscous state claim 2 , is applied to the outer surface ( claim 2 , A and B) of the sleeve ( claim 2 , A and B) claim 2 , and then polymerized to solidify said material into a ring shape ( claim 2 , A and B).8100100100103103103106106106113113113111111111. A method for assembling a fastening device ( claim 1 , A and B) according to onto a structural component claim 1 , said component comprising a drilled hole ( claim 1 , A and B) claim 1 , said hole having a wall ( claim 1 , A claim 1 , B) able to house the body ( claim 1 , A claim 1 , B) of the sleeve ( claim 1 , A and B) with clearance claim 1 , said method comprising the following steps:{'b': 118', '118', '118', '105', '119', '119', '112', '112', '112, 'application of a layer (, A and B) of a viscous or liquid composition on a part (, and C) of the structural component intended to come into contact with the head (, A and B) of the sleeve ...

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Номер записи: 59
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Scaffolding Clip and Applicator

Номер: US20140075731A1
Автор: Miranda Stephen Alfred, Rose Nigel, Smith Edward
Принадлежит:

A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum. 1. A method for fastening a web to a scaffolding pole including the steps of:locating a fastening clip on a side of the web opposite the pole, the fastening clip having arms to hold the pole therebetween;pushing the arms through the web and about opposite sides of the pole; andholding the web to the scaffolding pole with the clip.2. The method of claim 1 , including holding the fastening clip with an applicator.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of holding the fastening clip with the applicator includes receiving an engagement formation of the fastening clip into a socket formed on an end of the applicator.4. The method of claim 3 , including disengaging the applicator from the clip subsequent to piercing the web by application of sufficient force to the applicator to remove the socket from said portion of the clip without overcoming the holding of the web to the scaffolding with the arms.5. The method of claim 1 , including releasing the arms from the pole to thereby release the web from the scaffolding pole.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of releasing the arms from the pole comprises levering the clip from the pole.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the step of levering the clip from the pole includes a step of inserting a hook of the applicator between the clip and the pole.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of levering the clip from ...

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Номер записи: 60
20-03-2014 дата публикации

CLIP ATTACHMENT SYSTEM CONNECTING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TO EACH OTHER

Номер: US20140075738A1
Автор: Oyzerskiy Eduard
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

In one advantageous embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus and method for supporting a load is provided. The apparatus comprises a structure having an inner surface with a shape configured to substantially conform to an outer surface of a stringer. A number of pins extends from the inner surface of the structure such that the number of pins are configured to engage holes in the outer surface of the stringer when the structure is placed over the outer surface of the stringer. The pins support the structure with respect to the stringer when a load is applied to the structure. A number of members extends from the outer surface of the structure such that the number of members is configured to connect to a part. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for supporting a part , the method comprising:maintaining engagement of a clip with a stringer, wherein the clip comprises a structure having an inner surface with a shape configured to substantially conform to an outer surface of the stringer; pins extending from the inner surface of the structure, wherein the pins are configured to engage holes in the outer surface of the stringer when the structure is placed over the outer surface of the stringer and support the structure with respect to the stringer when a load is applied to the structure, and a number of members; andsupporting the part with the number of members, wherein the number of members is configured to be connected to the part.15. The method of wherein the number of members comprises a first arm and a second arm claim 14 , and further comprising:securing the first arm of the structure relative to the second arm of the structure.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the step of securing the first arm of the structure relative to the second arm of the structure further comprises securing a flange to the first arm and to the second arm.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein a first pin of the first arm engages a hole of a first surface of the stringer and a first pin ...

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Номер записи: 61
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle bearing apparatus

Номер: US20140077473A1
Автор: Katsuyuki Harada
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A first side-face spline of a hub spindle and a second side-face spline of a constant velocity joint each has a tooth tip formed by tip tilted surfaces tilted from tooth flanks constituting a tooth chevron, an internal angle of the tooth tip is set to be less than 180 degrees, and a tooth tip-side perpendicular distance, which is a perpendicular distance between a tooth tip virtual intersection and a first virtual plane is set larger than a bottom land-side perpendicular distance, which is a perpendicular distance between a bottom land virtual intersection and a second virtual plane.

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Номер записи: 62
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SUN TRACKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140090638A1
Автор: Grushkowitz Tyler
Принадлежит: SunPower Corporation

A sun tracking solar power generation system can include drive members for driving a plurality of parallel sun tracking assemblies. The drive components of the drive system can be arranged in a recess or trench created in the ground. This arrangement can reduce the material and labor costs for constructing a solar power system. 1. A solar array comprising:a pile configured to support a shaft, the pile having a lower end fixed to a ground;at least a first shaft supported by the pile such that the shaft can pivot relative to the pile, about a pivot axis, the shaft supporting at least one solar module;at least a first arm having a first and second ends, the first end being connected to the first shaft, the first arm extending from the first end along a substantially radial direction relative to the pivot axis such that the second end of the first arm moves through an arcuate path as the first shaft pivots about the pivot axis;a trench formed in the upper surface of the ground wherein the upper surface of the ground surrounding the trench is generally planar, the trench being sized such as the second end moves from at least a first position above the generally planar upper surface of the ground to a second position within the trench and below the upper surface of the ground.2. The solar array according to claim 1 , wherein the pivot axis is orientated such that the solar module tracks movement of a sun as the shaft pivots about the pivot axis.3. The solar array according to additionally comprising a second shaft extending parallel to the first shaft and a second arm connected to the second shaft claim 1 , the first and second arms being connected together with a drive strut.4. The solar array according to additionally comprising a drive motor and drive strut connected to the drive motor and to the first arm claim 1 , the drive motor being configured to drive the drive strut through a reciprocating motion.5. The solar array according to additionally comprising a second ...

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Номер записи: 63
07-01-2021 дата публикации

CARGO LOADING /UNLOADING DEVICE FOR DRONES

Номер: US20210002107A1
Автор: Zhang Aaron
Принадлежит:

A drone loading/unloading device includes an electric reel selectively movable for releasing/winding a cable adapted to be wound around the electric reel. A driver is operably connected to the electric reel to selectively drive the electric reel to reciprocally move from a locked position and an unlocked position and a buffer is mounted between the driver and the electric reel such that buffering effect is provided to the electric reel when moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. 1. A drone loading/unloading device comprising:a reel selectively movable for releasing/winding a cable adapted to be wound around the reel;a driver operably connected to the reel to selectively drive the reel to reciprocally move from a locked position and an unlocked position; anda buffer mounted between the driver and the reel to provide buffering effect to the reel when moved from an unlocked position to a locked position.2. The device as claimed in further comprising a first rotation axle extending through the electric reel claim 1 , a first driver operably connected to the first rotation axle to selectively drive the first rotation axle as well as the reel to rotate and a first locking element mounted between a free end of the first rotation axle and a side of the driver to selectively prevent the reel from rotation.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a sleeve is provided to surround the first locking element and has a guiding passage defined therein to guide engagement between two halves of teeth of the first locking element.4. The device as claimed in further comprising a second rotation axle operably connected to the driver and the first rotation axle via the buffer.5. The device as claimed in further comprising a stability bracket mounted on the first rotation axle and the second rotation axle to provide stability to the rotation of both the first rotation axle and the second rotation axle.6. The device as claimed in claim 5 , wherein a second locking ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-01-2018 дата публикации

TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT HIGH LIFT DEVICES

Номер: US20180003243A1
Автор: Meyer Mark Robert, Schwartz Douglas John
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Example torque tube assemblies for use with aircraft high lift devices are described herein. An example apparatus includes a spline coupling having a first yoke, a sliding splined shaft having a second yoke and a torque tube having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first fitting with a third yoke is coupled to the first end of the torque tube, and a second fitting with a fourth yoke is coupled to the second end of the torque tube. The third yoke is coupled to the first yoke to form a first U-joint, and the fourth yoke is coupled to the second yoke to form a second U-joint. The spline coupling is to be coupled to a first high lift device drive shaft and the sliding splined shaft is to be coupled to a second high lift device drive shaft. 1. A method comprising:coupling a first fitting having a first yoke to a first end of a torque tube;coupling a second fitting having a second yoke to a second end of the torque tube;coupling the first yoke to a third yoke of a spline coupling to form a first U-joint;coupling the second yoke to a fourth yoke of a sliding splined shaft to form a second U-joint;coupling the spline coupling to a driving member associated with a first high lift device on an aircraft wing; andcoupling the sliding splined shaft to a driven member associated with a second high lift device on the aircraft.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein coupling the first fitting to the first end of the torque tube includes electromagnetically forming the first end of the torque tube onto an end of the first fitting.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling the second fitting to the second end of the torque tube includes electromagnetically forming the second end of the torque tube onto an end of the second fitting.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the driving member includes a spline gear.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein coupling the spline coupling to the driving member includes inserting the spline gear into the spline coupling and fixedly ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Strut comprising composite cylinder with a mid-strut fitting

Номер: US20190003522A1
Автор: Ioannis GIANNAKOPOULOS, James Bernard, Will POLLITT
Принадлежит: Crompton Technology Group Ltd

A strut comprises a composite cylinder with a mid-strut fitting mounted on an interface region on a mid-portion of said cylinder. At least in the interface region, layers of helical-filaments are displaced radially-outward and even inclined with respect to an axis of the cylinder such that they may follow a path with a radial component. A mid-strut fitting is provided which has a plurality of teeth on an inner circumferential surface. The plurality of teeth engage the helical-filaments in the interface region to provide a mechanical connection. Portions of surface and intermediate layers of the helical-filaments may be removed to expose ends of those filaments in the interface region before mounting the mid-strut fitting on the cylinder.

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Номер записи: 66
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Ring gear mounting arrangement with oil scavenge scheme

Номер: US20180010681A1
Автор: Lawrence E. Portlock, Michael E. McCune
Принадлежит: United Technologies Corp

An epicyclic gear train for a turbine engine includes a gutter with an annular channel. A rotating structure includes a ring gear that has an aperture that is axially aligned with the annular channel. Axially spaced apart walls extend radially outward relative to the rotating structure to define a passageway. The passageway is arranged radially between and axially aligned with the aperture and the annular channel. The walls are configured to inhibit an axial flow of an oil passing from the aperture toward the annular channel.

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

RING GEAR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT WITH OIL SCAVENGE SCHEME

Номер: US20210010584A1
Автор: McCune Michael E., Portlock Lawrence E.
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A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a turbo fan supported on a turbo fan shaft, a turbine section including a turbine shaft, and an epicyclic gear train interconnecting the turbo fan shaft and the turbine shaft. The epicyclic gear train includes a sun gear coupled to the turbine shaft, intermediary gears arranged circumferentially about and meshing with the sun gear, a carrier supporting the intermediary gears, and a ring gear including first and second portions each having an inner periphery with teeth, the first and second portions arranged about and intermeshing with the intermediate gears, the first and second portions abutting one another at a radial interface, the first and second portions including respective flanges extending along the radial interface radially outward from the teeth, and the teeth of the first and second portions being oppositely angled teeth. 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:a fan section including a turbo fan supported on a turbo fan shaft;a turbine section including a turbine shaft;a compressor section having compressor hubs with blades driven by the turbine shaft about an axis; and a sun gear coupled to the turbine shaft such that the sun gear is rotatable about the axis;', 'intermediary gears arranged circumferentially about and meshing with the sun gear;', 'a carrier supporting the intermediary gears; and', 'a ring gear including first and second portions each having an inner periphery with teeth, the first and second portions arranged about and intermeshing with the intermediate gears, the first and second portions abutting one another at a radial interface, the first and second portions including respective flanges extending along the radial interface radially outward from the teeth, and wherein the teeth of the first and second portions are oppositely angled teeth that force the first and second portions toward one another at the radial ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SLEEVE WITH INTERIOR SPLINE BROACHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150016873A1
Автор: Larson Craig S.
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A metallic sleeve () may be pressed with relatively low axial forces onto a softer metallic shaft () to produce a permanent interference fit between the sleeve and the shaft even if subject to high torque loads. For this purpose, the sleeve incorporates a plurality of successively reduced diameter, axially spaced, arrays () of splines () within its interior, with a series of spaced circumferentially extending grooves () situated between the arrays. The arrays of splines define angled frontal cutting edges () adapted to cut into the metal shaft for rigid securement of sleeve to shaft. The spaced grooves are adapted to collect chip debris () during installation of the sleeve to the shaft, each groove providing a volumetric space to provide for the uniform distribution of chip debris within the interface of sleeve and shaft. The sleeve to shaft securement structure can minimize part distortion, particularly when critical external geometry of the sleeve is to be maintained. 110201210. A metal sleeve securement system () adapted to frictionally affix a metal sleeve () to a softer metal shaft () , the securement system () comprising:{'b': 20', '52', '54', '56', '50, 'a sleeve () having an axis, and having arrays (, , ) of axially extending interior splines (), each spline oriented radially inwardly toward the axis;'}{'b': 12', '20, 'a shaft () formed of a metal softer than the metal of the sleeve (), the shaft having an axis adapted to be coaxial with the axis of the sleeve;'}{'b': 30', '32', '34', '60', '62', '64', '10, 'the sleeve including a plurality of axially spaced interior circumferential grooves (, , ) defining circumferentially extending volumetric spaces between the arrays of interior splines, each of the arrays defining a plurality of frontal cutting edges (, , ), wherein the sleeve is configured to provide an interior spline broaching mechanism () for achieving low axial forces to affix the sleeve to the shaft.'}21060626420. The metal sleeve securement system ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220034367A1
Автор: Buchkremer Stefan, Dönges Benjamin, Kobelev Vladimir, Rolfes Maximilian
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A shaft assembly comprises: a hollow shaft with an axis of rotation, and a hub body connected to the hub body in a force-locking manner, wherein the hollow shaft comprises, viewed in cross-section, a circumferentially closed wall with a plurality of circumferentially distributed support portions in abutting contact with the hub body and with spring portions spaced from an inner circumferential face of the hub body, wherein inner surface regions of the spring portions lie on a smaller radius around the axis of rotation than inner face regions of the support portions, wherein the wall comprises a varying thickness over the circumference, wherein the thickness in the support portions is smaller than in the spring portions. 115.-. (canceled)16. A shaft assembly , comprising:a hollow shaft with an axis of rotation; anda hub body which is connected to the hollow shaft in a force locking manner;wherein the hollow shaft, viewed in cross-section, includes a circumferentially closed wall with a plurality of circumferentially distributed support portions that are in abutting contact with the hub body, and with spring portions spaced from an inner circumferential face of the hub body;wherein inner surface regions of the spring portions lie on a smaller radius around the axis of rotation than inner surface regions of the support portions; andwherein the wall has a varying thickness along the circumference, with a thickness in the support portions being less than in the spring portions.17. The shaft assembly according to claim 16 ,wherein a smallest inner radius of the support portions is larger than a smallest inner radius of the spring portions.18. The shaft assembly according to claim 16 ,wherein the support portions, viewed in cross section, respectively extend over an angular range of at least 5° and at most 115°.19. The shaft assembly according to claim 16 ,wherein the spring portions, viewed in cross section, respectively extend over an angular range of at least 5° and at ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Clutch Arrangement

Номер: US20220034368A1
Автор: Thomas BAUER
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A clutch arrangement is provided with a clutch housing that connects a drive unit to an output, such as a transmission, which is rotatable around a central axis and with which an axial central projection is associated at the side of the clutch housing facing the drive unit in the radial extension area of its rotational center. The axial central projection receives a rotor carrier receiving a rotor of an electric machine. The central projection is connected at least so as to be fixed with respect to relative rotation to the drive unit via a first connection device and to the rotor carrier via a second connection device.

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Номер записи: 71
28-01-2016 дата публикации

FASTENING FRICTION PLATE, AND FASTENING AND FIXING STRUCTURE FOR STRAIN WAVE GEARING AND OUTPUT MEMBER

Номер: US20160025145A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Masaru
Принадлежит:

A fastening friction plate is wedged between the fastening surfaces of two fastening members in order to increase the fastening force between them. The fastening friction plate has a friction plate main body of a fixed thickness, and engaging protuberances having an approximately truncated cone shape formed on the both surfaces of the friction plate main body at a fixed pitch. The friction plate main body and the engaging protuberances are integrally formed by photo-etching into the both surfaces of a steel plate material having a fixed thickness. The hardness of the fastening friction plate is equal to or greater than that of the fastening surfaces of the fastening members. 16-. (canceled)7. A fastening and fixing structure for a strain wave gearing comprising:a reduced rotation output element of the strain wave gearing;a fastening friction plate;an output member, wherein the reduced rotation output element and the output member are fastened and fixed in a state in which the fastening friction plate is wedged therebetween, wherein the reduced rotation output element is a flexible externally toothed gear and a reduced rotation is transmitted from the flexible externally toothed gear to the output member;the fastening friction plate has a friction plate main body of a predetermined thickness, and engaging protuberances of a predetermined size formed at a predetermined pitch on both surfaces of the friction plate main body;the friction plate main body and the engaging protuberances are integrally formed by photo-etching into both surfaces of a steel plate material;the engaging protuberances are tapering protuberances protruding perpendicularly from the surfaces of the friction plate main body;tips of the engaging protuberances are flat peak surfaces parallel to the surfaces of the friction plate main body;a cross-sectional shape of the engaging protuberances orthogonal to a direction of protrusion is circular, square, or triangular;a hardness of the flexible ...

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Номер записи: 72
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method of fixing a damper flange to a damper hub

Номер: US20160025154A1
Автор: Phong Lu
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

A method of forming a damper assembly for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The method includes providing a damper flange including a pocket at an inner circumferential surface thereof and cutting an outer circumferential surface of a damper hub using the inner circumferential surface of the damper flange. The cutting results in a displaced damper hub material of the outer circumferential surface of the damper hub being displaced into the pocket. A damper assembly also provided that includes a damper flange including a pocket at an inner circumferential surface thereof and a damper hub including an outer circumferential surface fixed to the inner circumferential surface of damper flange. The outer circumferential surface of the damper hub includes a displaced damper hub material extending radially into the pocket.

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Номер записи: 73
29-01-2015 дата публикации

SPEAKER ENCLOSURE

Номер: US20150027804A1
Автор: LOW Kok Chean
Принадлежит:

A loud speaker enclosure and a method of forming the loudspeaker enclosure comprising the following steps: combining a first layer of a sheet material, a middle layer of a cored configuration and a second layer of the sheet material by using adhesive to form a panel; laminating a sheet of resilient material on the panel; forming a plurality of grooves extending partially through the depth of the panel, each of the grooves extending transverse to the panel such that the panel can be folded at the groove to form an enclosed main body; bending the panel at the location of the grooves to form the enclosed main body; capping the enclosed main body with a top wall and a bottom wall with separate panels wherein the main body, the top wall and the bottom wall defines the interior volume of the enclosure. 1. A loud speaker enclosure comprising:a casing having a main body and a cap at each end of the main body to define the interior volume of the enclosure, the main body having a plurality of side walls, the side walls including a first layer, a middle layer and a second layer to form a panel,wherein a resilient material is laminated on the first layer or second layer; and wherein the plurality of side walls are formed from a single panel for folding to form the main body of the enclosure.2. The loudspeaker enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein a resilient material is laminated on the first layer which faces the interior volume of the enclosure.3. The loudspeaker enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a plurality of slit joints wherein each slit joint extends transversely across the panel for forming a fold.4. The loudspeaker enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein the slit joint is a groove extending at least partially through the depth of the panel.5. The loudspeaker enclosure according to claim 2 , wherein the groove has a V-shaped profile.6. The loudspeaker enclosure according to claim 4 , wherein the groove has a L-shaped profile.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 74
05-02-2015 дата публикации

COUPLING ELEMENT WITH NON-REGULAR SHAFT INTERFACE

Номер: US20150037093A1
Автор: Callender Ricky L., Knoth Richard A.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A shaft coupling assembly includes a shaft coupling element having a coupling wall defining a channel configured to receive a shaft end of a shaft. The channel includes a coupling interface configured to mate to a shaft interface defined by the shaft end. Each of the coupling interface and the shaft interface define a mating non-regular shape, which may be configured as one of an irregular polygon and a hybrid polygon including linear and non-linear sides. The shaft coupling element includes a fastener bore and a counterbore having an axial counterbore depth greater than an axial depth of the fastener bore. The shaft end inserted in the channel to an inserted depth greater than the fastener bore depth and less than the axial counterbore depth is displaceable into the counterbore such that the shaft end is not engaged with the coupling interface by the fastener bore receiving the fastener. 1. A shaft coupling element comprising:a coupling wall defining a channel accessible via a shaft receiving aperture defined by the coupling wall and configured to receive a shaft end of a shaft;the channel defined by a coupling interface configured to mate to a shaft interface defined by the shaft end; andwherein the coupling interface defines a non-regular shape.2. The shaft coupling element of claim 1 , further comprising:a fastener bore defined by the coupling wall and configured to align with a fastener receiving recess defined by the shaft end with the shaft end inserted in an installed position, to receive a fastener through the bore and the recess;the fastener bore in communication with the channel and the coupling interface and characterized by an axial fastener bore depth and by a radial bore height;wherein the coupling interface is defined by a plurality of coupling faces including a first coupling face partially defining the fastener bore and mating to a first shaft face defining the shaft interface;wherein the first coupling face is characterized by a radial height ...

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Номер записи: 75
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Shaft Collar and Shaft Coupling Assemblies

Номер: US20140119823A1
Автор: Brooks Scott E., Carlson Scott J., Hewitson William W., Langley Michael J.
Принадлежит:

A shaft collar and shaft coupling assemblies adapted for use in the food-processing and similar industries. The assemblies include a shaft collar or shaft coupling disposed within an associated multi-element shroud. The shroud provides a cover overlying the collar or coupling, eliminating exposed features that can trap food particles, thereby effecting a high level of cleanliness of food-processing equipment upon which the collar or coupling is secured, while retaining many of the advantages of a conventional collar or coupling. 11) A collar assembly for coupling to a shaft having radius R , comprising: [{'b': '1', 'claim-text': (a) a substantially planar first collar end surface opposite a substantially planar second collar end surface, the first and second collar end surfaces separated by a gap G and substantially parallel,', '(b) a flexure region such that the first and second collar end surfaces are resilient in motion in a circumferential direction with respect to the central axis C and stiff in motion in other directions,', '(c) opposing first and second planar C-shaped face surfaces extending about and perpendicular to the central axis C,', {'b': '1', '(d) a cylindrical inner surface having a first radius and extending the first distance D, and'}, {'b': '1', '(e) a cylindrical outer surface having a second radius and extending the first distance D, the second radius greater than the first radius,'}], '(i) a C-shaped body member disposed about a central axis C along a first distance D, and extending in a circumferential direction, the body member having'}, '(ii) a clamp assembly coupling the first collar end surface to the second collar end surface such that the gap G is adjustable, wherein the first and second radiuses vary with respect to the central axis C based upon gap G,, '(A) a clamp including [ [{'b': 1', '1', '1', '1', '2, '(a) a first annular face member disposed about a first shroud axis S, and defining a circular aperture disposed about the first ...

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Номер записи: 76
09-02-2017 дата публикации

COUPLING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A CLUTCH TO A TURBINE TRAIN

Номер: US20170037908A1
Автор: Lacombe Bernd, Myschi Oliver, Pieper Daniel
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A coupling device for connecting a clutch to a turbine train, a turbine train having a clutch, and a method for connecting a clutch to a generator and to a turbine. The coupling device for connecting the clutch has a first coupling flange and a second coupling flange, wherein the first coupling flange and the second coupling flange each have at least one bore for accommodating a coupling bolt. The first coupling flange and the second coupling flange are centered in relation to each other by means of at least one coupling bolt, which is inserted into the bores in the first and in the second coupling flange. 1. A coupling device for connecting a clutch to a turbine train , comprising:a first coupling flange and a second coupling flange, wherein the first coupling flange and the second coupling flange each have at least one bore for receiving a connecting element,wherein the bore in the second coupling flange is embodied as a blind bore,wherein the first coupling flange and the second coupling flange are centered with respect to one another by means of at least one connecting element which is inserted into the bores in the first and in the second coupling flange.2. The coupling device for connecting a clutch as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:an axial stop for positioning the connecting element which is formed on the first coupling flange or on the second coupling flange.3. The coupling device for connecting a clutch as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the connecting element is embodied as an expansion bolt.4. The coupling device for connecting a clutch as claimed in claim 3 ,wherein the expansion bolt has a sleeve with a conical internal face and a bolt with a conical external face.5. The coupling device as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising:a displacement device for axial displacement of the bolt.6. The coupling device as claimed in claim 5 ,wherein the displacement device has a thread element, arranged on the end face side, with an external thread that ...

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Номер записи: 77
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Propeller Shaft and Yoke Structure of Universal Joint Used for the Propeller Shaft

Номер: US20180038418A1
Автор: AOKI Hidekazu, ISHIKURA Kenichiro, Komai Hiromichi
Принадлежит:

A propeller shaft has a first yoke having a fixing portion, a pair of first bifurcated yoke portions extending from one end portion of the fixing portion in an axial direction, and a first bearing hole formed at each first yoke portion and securing therein a first bearing that holds a cruciform shaft; a second yoke coupled to the first yoke through the cruciform shaft and secured to a predetermined member, and having a mounting flange, and a bolt insertion hole which is formed at the mounting flange and into which a bolt to secure the second yoke to the predetermined member is inserted; and a securing member securing the mounting flange of the second yoke to the predetermined member through the bolt by a fastening tool. Each first yoke portion is provided with a first concave portion that slides thereon an outer circumferential surface of the fastening tool. 1. A propeller shaft comprising:a shaft part;a second yoke having a flange and a second yoke portion, wherein the flange has a bolt insertion hole into which a securing member is inserted, and is connected to a shaft part of a vehicle side by the securing member, andthe second yoke portion is provided at the flange, and has a shape that extends in a direction of a rotation axis of the shaft part;a first yoke having a fixing portion, a connecting portion, a first yoke portion and a first concave portion, whereinthe fixing portion is connected, at the connecting portion, to one end of the shaft part in the direction of the rotation axis of the shaft part,the first yoke portion is provided at the fixing portion, and has a shape that extends in the direction of the rotation axis of the shaft part, andthe first concave portion is provided at the fixing portion so as to accommodate thereon an outer circumferential surface of a fastening tool that fastens the securing member, separate from the connecting portion in the direction of the rotation axis of the shaft part, and has a concave shape that opens toward a radial ...

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Номер записи: 78
12-02-2015 дата публикации

FENCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20150041743A1
Автор: RICHISON BRETT JASON, RICHISON CLIFFORD MARION
Принадлежит:

A fence panel and method of assembly. The fence panel includes end brackets that are affixed to panel facing sides of fence uprights. A top rail and a base rail span between the uprights. Panel and spacer members are secured between the top and base rails. The fence panel construction method allows a single person to easily construct lengths of fence by first installing uprights in the ground, then affixing the base rail to the uprights. A magnetic strip spans between the uprights. Spacers and panels are supported by the base rail and by the magnetic strip. After placement of the spacers and panels, a top rail is positioned between the uprights and adjacent to upper ends of the spacers and panels, thereby securing the spacers and panels between the top rail and the base rail to form a fence panel. 1. A fence panel comprising:a first upright having a panel facing side and an outwardly facing side;a second upright having a panel facing side and an outwardly facing side;a top rail spanning between said first upright and said second upright, said top rail having a web, a first leg, and a second leg;a base rail below said top rail and spanning between said first upright and said second upright, said base rail having a web, a first leg and a second leg;at least one panel member in communication with said top rail and in communication with said base rail;wherein at least one of said first leg and said second leg of at least one of said top rail and said base rail and an outwardly facing side of said first upright and said second upright define a track.2. The fence panel according to wherein:said track is on an inside of at least one of said first leg and said second leg of said top rail for receiving a spacer foot.3. The fence panel according to wherein:said track is on an inside of at least one of said first leg and said second leg of said base rail for receiving a spacer foot.4. The fence panel according to wherein:said track is on an outside of at least one of said ...

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Номер записи: 79
08-05-2014 дата публикации

COMPONENT REMOVAL SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS

Номер: US20140123459A1
Автор: CASEBOLT Matthew P., LEGGETT William F., Rockford David M.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

The described embodiments relate generally to components used in a portable computing device and more particularly to mounting a component with a component extractor that allows a component to be removably affixed to a portable computing device. The component extractor can include a compressible securing portion configured to secure the component to the portable computing device and an extracting portion arranged to apply an extracting force to the compressible securing portion to detach the component from the portable computing device. The compressible material can be made of a highly extensible material. In one embodiment, a low friction material can be provided along an edge of the component such that the component extractor slides along the edge during an extraction procedure. 1. A component extractor for extracting a component from a housing , comprising:a compressible securing portion configured to secure the component to an interior surface of the housing at a securing thickness; andan extracting portion coupled at a non-zero angle to the compressible securing portion at a junction, the extracting portion arranged to receive and transfer an extracting force to the compressible securing portion by way of the junction reducing the thickness of the compressible securing portion at a detaching region to a reduced thickness, the detaching region located a distance away from the junction causing detachment of the component.2. The component extractor of claim 1 , wherein the detaching region moves away from the junction as the extracting force continues to be applied to the extracting portion claim 1 , and wherein the component is detached when substantially the entire compressible securing portion has the reduced thickness.3. The component extractor of claim 1 , wherein the component extractor is configured to support at least part of the weight of the component such that the component can be at least partially lifted from the interior surface of the housing during ...

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Номер записи: 80
08-05-2014 дата публикации

CHASSIS DRAWER FOR MODULAR INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES

Номер: US20140125209A1
Автор: Johnson Scott E., Kyle Lawrence A.
Принадлежит: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.

A drawer for receiving components may include a caddy tray and at least one caddy. The caddy tray may include a substantially planar caddy tray bottom defining a caddy tray depth and a caddy tray width. The at least one caddy may be mechanically coupled to the caddy tray via a hinge mechanically coupled to the caddy tray bottom such that the caddy pivots relative to the caddy tray about the hinge, the hinge having an axis generally parallel to the caddy tray depth, the at least one caddy having a plurality of bays, each bay having one or more structural components for receiving a modular information handling resource and configured such that the bay is accessed for insertion or removal of the modular information handling resource when the at least one caddy is pivoted from a closed position to an open position. 1. A drawer for receiving components , comprising:a caddy tray comprising a substantially planar caddy tray bottom defining a caddy tray depth and a caddy tray width; andat least one caddy mechanically coupled to the caddy tray via a hinge mechanically coupled to the caddy tray bottom such that the caddy pivots relative to the caddy tray about the hinge, the hinge having an axis generally parallel to the caddy tray depth, the at least one caddy having a plurality of bays, each bay having one or more structural components for receiving a modular information handling resource and configured such that the bay is accessed for insertion or removal of the modular information handling resource when the at least one caddy is pivoted from a closed position to an open position.2. The drawer of claim 1 , further comprising:a drawer cover fixedly coupled to the caddy tray; anda drawer sleeve slidably coupled to the drawer cover, such that the drawer cover slides relative to the drawer sleeve and such that when the drawer is translated to an open position and when the at least one caddy is pivoted from a closed position to an open position, each of the plurality of bays ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SHAFT AND HUB CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220065303A1
Автор: Dubiel Nick
Принадлежит:

A shaft and hub connection assembly including a shaft and a hub each extending along and rotatable about an axis. One of the shaft and the hub defines a male connection portion, and the other of the shaft and the hub defines a female connection portion. The female connection portion has a radially inner surface comprised of a plurality of inside faces. The male connection portion has a radially outer surface comprised of a plurality of outside faces that nest within the inside faces. A plurality of outside transition regions are located between the outside faces in a circumferential direction and are blended at an outside radius. A plurality of inside transition regions are located between the inside faces of the female connection portion in the circumferential direction and are blended at an inside radius. A gap is provided between the outside and inside transition regions.

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Номер записи: 82
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Aluminum pressure plate assembly for all-terrain vehicles

Номер: US20220065307A1
Автор: Richard Mellick Zock
Принадлежит: Individual

A pressure plate assembly for an all-terrain vehicle clutch assembly, wherein the pressure plate assembly provides a billet aluminum pressure plate and upgraded hardened screws adapted for 1987-2003 WARRIOR 350, 1987-1997 BIG BEAR 350, 1993-1998 KODIAK 400, 2004-2013 RAPTOR 350 vehicles as well as other machines.

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Номер записи: 83
26-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF PROTECTION IN TOWER

Номер: US20150052734A1
Автор: Nichols William, Oliver Edward Antony
Принадлежит:

A method for using a guard for structural members is disclosed. This can reduce worker injury with a thin sheet metal or plastic, broadly U-shaped guard plate attached to a structural support through attachment to a pair of clamps, each with a primary and a secondary threaded clamp mechanism. The attachment between the guard plate and pair of clamps may be via a slotted intermediate structure. The primary mechanism has a swivel pad end while the secondary clamps have a pointed, cone-shaped end. The guard can be used in wind turbine towers to protect workers on a fixed ladder from hitting interior flanges as they climb up and as they climb down. 1. A method of protection from injury comprising:attaching at least two clamp assemblies to a structural member of a fixed structure; where the clamp assemblies each have a primary clamping mechanism and a distinct secondary clamping mechanism where the primary clamping mechanism and the secondary clamping mechanism each, respectively, comprise a pair of opposed, axially aligned, threaded screws with the paired, respective clamping surfaces facing one another;tightening the primary clamping mechanism and secondary clamping mechanism of the at least two clamp assemblies, thereby securing them to the structural member;coupling, operationally, at least two clamp assemblies to a first flat region of a guard plate, the coupling adapted to fix the first flat region parallel to the axially aligned screws and to a straight line drawn through the at least two clamps, and where a second flat region of the guard plate depends from one edge of the first flat region at an obtuse angle as measured on the side of the guard plate opposite the side facing the clamps.2. The method of where the guard plate further comprises a third flat region depending from an opposing side of the first flat region at an obtuse angle.3. The method of where the structural member comprises conjoined interior flanges of a hollow tower.4. A method of protection ...

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Номер записи: 84
25-02-2021 дата публикации

FLEXPLATE FOR CONNECTING DAMPER ASSEMBLY TO AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CRANKSHAFT

Номер: US20210054916A1
Автор: Josue Lopez Angel, JUAN LIEN CHANG Raymundo, Perez Mitre Jimenez Alfredo
Принадлежит:

A flexplate for a motor vehicle drivetrain includes a carry plate configured for being connected to an engine crankshaft and a drive plate. The drive plate and the carry plate are separate components attached directly via contact. The drive plate is configured for transferring torque input into the carry plate to a downstream component. A method of constructing a flexplate for a motor vehicle drivetrain includes stamping a carry plate configured for being connected to an engine crankshaft; stamping a drive plate separate from the carry plate; and attaching the drive plate and the carry plate directly together via contact. The drive plate is configured for transferring torque input into the carry plate to a downstream component. 1. A flexplate for a motor vehicle drivetrain comprising:a carry plate configured for being connected to an engine crankshaft; anda drive plate, the drive plate and the carry plate being separate components attached directly via contact, the drive plate being configured for transferring torque input into the carry plate to a downstream component.2. The flexplate as recited in further comprising a ring gear fixed to the carry plate configured for operating as a starter for an engine.3. The flexplate as recited in wherein the ring gear is welded to the carry plate.4. The flexplate as recited in wherein the carry plate includes a disc shaped base and an annular rim protruding axially from the base claim 2 , the drive plate being attached directly to the disc shaped base via contact claim 2 , the ring gear being fixed to the annular rim.5. The flexplate as recited in wherein the drive plate is press fit onto an output side surface of the carry plate.6. The flexplate as recited in wherein the drive plate includes a radially inner ring section and a radially outer ring section claim 5 , the radially inner ring section being press fit onto an output side surface of the carry plate.7. The flexplate as recited in wherein the drive plate further ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-03-2022 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20220074104A1
Автор: LEE Jeonguk, LEE Taehee, PYO Joonho
Принадлежит:

Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a water tub containing water therein, a washing tub provided in the water tub to be rotated by a drying shaft, a motor rotating a driving shaft, a pulsator disposed in the washing tub, and rotated by a rotating force transmitted from the driving shaft, a coupler spline-coupled to the drying shaft, coupling (connecting) the driving shaft to the drying shaft at a connection position and separating the drying shaft from the driving shaft at a disconnection position raised from the connection position, a solenoid forming a magnetic field when current is applied thereto, a clutch supporting the coupler and disposed to be movable upwards and downwards in an axial direction, so the clutch is moved upwards by the magnetic field, the clutch including driven protrusions which extend long in a vertical direction, a clutch supporter having a plurality of support surfaces which are formed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in a circumferential direction and support lower ends of the driven protrusions so as to prevent the clutch from moving downwards any longer when the coupler is at the connection position, the driven protrusions being located in gaps between the support surfaces when the coupler is at the connection position, and a plurality of guide surfaces formed above the support surfaces in the circumferential direction, and interfering with the upper ends of the driven protrusions while the clutch moves upwards from the connection position to the disconnection position, thus rotating the driven protrusions to positions corresponding to the support surfaces. 1. A washing machine comprising:a water tub containing water therein;a washing tub provided in the water tub to be rotated by a drying shaft;a motor rotating a driving shaft;a pulsator disposed in the washing tub, and rotated by a rotating force transmitted from the driving shaft;a coupler spline-coupled to the drying shaft, ...

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Номер записи: 86
01-03-2018 дата публикации

OFFSET MOUNTING ADAPTER FOR CONCRETE SURFACE PROCESSING TOOL

Номер: US20180058080A1
Автор: III George F., SNYDER Jeffrey L., Wagman
Принадлежит: Wagman Metal Products Inc.

A mounting adapter for mounting a surface processing tool having a rotational or longitudinal axis to at least one spider arm of a rotatable spider assembly of a surface processing apparatus, the spider arm having a leading side and a trailing side as a function of the direction of rotation of the spider assembly. The mounting adapter has a first element for removably attaching the adapter to the spider arm and a second element positioned circumferentially offset behind the first element for positioning the rotational or longitudinal axis of a surface processing tool circumferentially offset behind the trailing side of the spider arm. In one embodiment, the first element is an elongate handle and the second element is a planar plate which extends generally perpendicularly from the handle between one end of the handle and a point intermediate the ends of the handle. 1. A mounting adapter for mounting a surface processing tool having a rotational or longitudinal axis to at least one spider arm of a motor driven rotatable spider assembly of a surface processing apparatus , said spider arm having a top surface and a bottom surface , and a leading side and a trailing side as a function of the direction of rotation of said spider assembly , said mounting adapter comprising:a first element for removably attaching said adapter to said spider arm and,a second element unitary with or connected to said first element and positioned circumferentially offset behind said first element, said second element comprising means for positioning the rotational axis of rotating surface processing tools or the longitudinal axis of non-rotatable surface processing tools circumferentially offset behind said trailing side of said spider arm.2. A mounting adapter claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first element attaches to the top surface of said spider arm.3 claim 1 , A mounting adapter claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first element attaches to the bottom surface of ...

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Номер записи: 87
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ARTICULATED SHAFT HAVING AN AXIAL SECURING MEANS

Номер: US20180058509A1
Автор: Eska Paul
Принадлежит: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

The articulated shaft has an axial securing means which includes a securing ring which has a spring prestress and acts on the articulated shaft via a connecting device of the articulated shaft to a housing cover of a joint housing. It is provided, in particular, that the housing cover is made of aluminum, on which a bearing disk made from steel lies which supports the prestressed securing ring on the outer side. This arrangement avoids it being possible for the securing ring to bury itself into the housing cover made from aluminum and a greater play being produced and the axial securing action no longer being ensured. 1. An articulated shaft having an axial securing means for a motor vehicle , which articulated shaft is arranged in a joint housing via a bearing , wherein the housing is connected to the articulated shaft by a connecting device , and the device comprises a joint element which is held in the articulated shaft , with a supporting disk which is clamped into an end-side housing cover , wherein an inner bearing disk lies on the end-side housing , on which an outer securing ring is supported with an axial prestress , and wherein the bearing disk and the outer securing ring are held in a stationary manner in the supporting disk of the connecting device.2. The articulated shaft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing cover has a central opening claim 1 , in which the supporting disk of the connecting device of the articulated shaft is held such that the supporting disk is clamped via an integrated ring groove.3. The articulated shaft as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the supporting disk and the inner bearing disk are arranged in the integrated ring groove together with the outer securing ring claim 2 , and the bearing disk and the outer securing ring are held such that they are clamped in a stationary manner between the housing cover and an outer annular web of the integrated ring groove.4. The articulated shaft as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the outer ...

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Номер записи: 88
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Method of Terminating a Stranded Synthetic Filament Cable

Номер: US20140137388A1
Автор: Campbell Richard V., Hilbig David W., Sediles David F., Wortham Kristopher L.
Принадлежит:

A method for straightening, constraining, cutting and terminating a multi-stranded, non-parallel cable. The method includes: (1) dividing the cable into smaller components which are in the size range suitable for the prior art termination technology; (2) creating a termination on the end of each of the smaller components; (3) providing a collector which reassembles the individual terminations back into a single unit; and (4) maintaining alignment between the terminations and the smaller components while the terminations and the collector are in a connected state. 1. A method for terminating a cable having a central axis , said cable including a plurality of strands made of synthetic filaments , with at least a portion of said strands being non-parallel with respect to said central axis , comprising:a. straightening a portion of said cable to form a straight portion;b.c. cutting each of said plurality of strands of said cable within said straight portion so that each of said plurality of strands has a cut end;d. splaying said strands apart in order to gain access to a cut end on each of said strands;e. providing a plurality of anchors;f. attaching said anchors of said plurality of anchors to at least a portion of said strands;g. providing a collector;h. attaching each of said anchors to said collector, with each of said anchors and said collector being in alignment while each of said anchors and said collector are in an attached state; andi. providing an attachment feature on said collector, wherein said attachment feature facilitates connection of said collector to an external component.2. A method for terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 , wherein:a. at least a portion of said strands are helically wrapped around said central axis; andb. said attachment between each of said anchors and said collector maintains said alignment by including an angular offset which is equal to said helix angle.3. A method for terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 89
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Device with dynamic optical states using fluids with different optical properties

Номер: US20180059690A1
Автор: Coleman Zane
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In one aspect, a device with dynamic optical properties comprises a fluid transfer component comprising a polymer film with one or more layers; an active region of the fluid transfer component comprising a plurality of fluid channels defined by one or more interior surfaces within the polymeric film. In one embodiment, each fluid channel comprises at least 1 row of fluid channels in a thickness direction of the polymeric film. Each fluid channel comprises a first fluid with a first optical property and the active region has a first optical state, and when the a flow source generates fluid flow for a second fluid with a second optical property different from the first optical property to flow through the fluid channels in the active region, the optical state of the active region changes from a first optical state to a second optical state different from the first optical state. 1. A system for changing the optical state of a component , the system comprising:a fluid transfer component comprising one or more polymeric materials in one or more layers defining a film with a thickness less than 1 millimeter;an active region of the fluid transfer component comprising a plurality of fluid channels defined by one or more interior surfaces within the polymeric film, each of the plurality of fluid channels is separated spatially in a first geometric arrangement of a linear array in a first direction with an array dimension of 1×(N) in the active region of the fluid transfer component where the array dimension has 1 row of fluid channels in a thickness direction of the polymeric film and (N) fluid channels in the first direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and orthogonal to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid channels with (N) an integer greater than 1;a first fluid with a first optical property;a second fluid with a second optical property different from the first optical property;a flow source configured to generate fluid flow for the first fluid or second ...

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Номер записи: 90
21-02-2019 дата публикации

MOTOR SHAFT, MOTOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190058371A1
Автор: KAMOGI Yutaka, OHMURA Jun, OTSUKA Makoto
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A motor includes: a motor shaft including a press-fitting surface; and a first annular projection group and a second annular projection group formed in the press-fitting surface of the motor shaft. The first annular projection group and the second annular projection group are separated from each other in an axial direction, a distance between an adjacent two of annular projections in the first annular projection group and a distance between an adjacent two of annular projections in the second annular projection group are smaller than a distance between the first annular projection group and the second annular projection group in the axial direction. 1. A motor comprising:a motor shaft including a press-fitting surface; anda first annular projection group and a second annular projection group formed in the press-fitting surface of the motor shaft,wherein the first annular projection group and the second annular projection group are separated from each other in an axial direction, a distance between an adjacent two of annular projections in the first annular projection group and a distance between an adjacent two of annular projections in the second annular projection group are smaller than a distance between the first annular projection group and the second annular projection group in the axial direction.2. The motor according to claim 1 ,wherein the first annular projection group includes the two annular projections.3. The motor according to claim 2 ,wherein the second annular projection group includes the two annular projections.4. The motor according to claim 1 ,wherein an outer diameter of the first annular projection group and an outer diameter of the second annular projection group are greater than an outer diameter of the shaft between the first annular projection group and the second annular projection group.5. The motor according to claim 1 , wherein the outer diameter of the second annular projection group is greater than the outer diameter of the first ...

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Номер записи: 91
29-05-2014 дата публикации

Motor Vehicle Assembly Unit and Method for the Production of the Motor Vehicle Assembly Unit

Номер: US20140144410A1
Автор: Barthel Iris, Bol Alexander, Jensen Hans
Принадлежит: TI Automotive (Fuldabrück) GmbH

A motor vehicle assembly unit having a connector, in particular a quick connector, and having a motor vehicle fluid line, wherein the connector includes an insertion end for inserting the fluid line, wherein there is a securing spike on the insertion end, which is encompassed by an outer sleeve. An annular insertion space for the fluid line or a fluid line end of the fluid line is disposed between the securing spike and the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is connected to the securing spike by means of at least one break-away element, that breaks when the fluid line is inserted in the annular insertion space, such that the outer sleeve can be slid onto the securing spike, or further slid onto the securing spike from, or with, the fluid line. 1. A motor vehicle assembly unit having a connector , and having a motor vehicle fluid line with a fluid line end , wherein the connector includes an insertion end for the insertion of the fluid line end , wherein there is a securing spike on said insertion end , which is encompassed by an outer sleeve , wherein an annular insertion space for the fluid line end of the fluid line , is disposed between the securing spike and the outer sleeve , wherein the outer sleeve is connected to the securing spike by means of at least one break-away element , wherein the at least one break-away element is designed to break when the fluid line end is slid into the annular insertion space , such that the outer sleeve can be slid from , or with , the inserted fluid line onto the securing spike , or further onto the securing spike.2. The motor vehicle assembly unit according to claim 1 , wherein said connector is a quick connector claim 1 , and includes a connection section claim 1 , which is equipped with a tube receiving opening for accommodating a tube.3. The motor vehicle assembly unit according to claim 2 , wherein the tube receiving opening includes at least one locking projection claim 2 , or locking projections claim 2 , respectively claim ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-03-2017 дата публикации

COUPLING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170067513A1
Автор: Marks Ryan Kenneth
Принадлежит: Phoenix Sokoh Couplings, LLC

A coupling assembly is provided. The coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement. 1. A coupling assembly , comprising:a body member;at least one end member attached to the body member;at least one connection arrangement situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively, the at least one connection arrangement comprising a plurality of bushings;a plurality of fasteners respectively which are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member; andwherein each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.2. The coupling assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one end member includes a first and a second end member and wherein the at least one connection arrangement includes a first connection arrangement and a second connection arrangement claim 1 , the first connection arrangement interposed between the first end member and a first end of the body member claim 1 , the second connection arrangement interposed between the second end member and a second end of the body member.3. The coupling assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second connection arrangements includes a disc pack interposed between a pair of pilot rings.4. The coupling assembly of claim 3 , wherein the disc pack includes a plurality of identical stacked flexible discs claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 93
29-05-2014 дата публикации

HOUSING HAVING CONFIGURABLE AIRFLOW EXHAUST

Номер: US20140148087A1
Автор: HOGLUND Justin Raymond
Принадлежит: EATON CORPORATION

A configurable housing includes a top surface having a closed configuration and an opened configuration in which a first plurality of perforations provide a first air flow path. The housing further includes a plurality of sidewalls connected to the top surface. The plurality of sidewalls including a first sidewall having a closed configuration and an opened configuration in which a second plurality of perforations provide a second air flow path. The housing also includes a bottom surface connected to the plurality of sidewalls. 1. A cabinet configured to house an article that requires cooling , the cabinet comprising:a top surface having a top air outlet disposed therein;a removable top cover configured to be secured to the top surface over the top air outlet, thereby obstructing air flow through the top air outlet;a plurality of walls connected to the top surface, the plurality of walls including a rear wall having a rear air outlet disposed therein; anda removable rear cover configured to be secured to the rear wall over the rear air outlet, thereby obstructing air flow through the rear air outlet.2. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a front air inlet opposite the rear air outlet.3. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom air inlet opposite the top air outlet.4. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the top air outlet includes a plurality of perforations disposed in the top surface.5. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the rear air outlet includes a plurality of perforations disposed in the rear wall.6. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom surface.7. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising at least one shelf disposed therein.8. A housing comprising:a frame;a first top panel connected to the frame, the first top panel having a top opening disposed therein;a second top panel, wherein the second top panel is solid; and wherein the first rear panel has a rear opening disposed therein, and', 'wherein the second rear panel is a solid ...

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Номер записи: 94
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Flange arrangement, flanged hub, stop member, gear unit, electric motor, wind turbine and industrial application

Номер: US20210071646A1
Автор: Dirk Schroer
Принадлежит: Flender GmbH

A flange arrangement includes a power shaft, a flanged hub connected detachably to the power shaft, and a stop member configured to detachably hold the flanged hub on the power shaft and to exert a disassembly force on the flanged hub so as to be able to rotate about a rotation axis of the power shaft.

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Номер записи: 95
19-03-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL SPINDLE DRIVE ELEMENT

Номер: US20150075002A1
Автор: Brown Mark
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A wheel spindle drive element for a wheel disconnect system. The wheel spindle assembling onto an outer diameter of a spindle, displacing material to form a joint with high torque transmission characteristics. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for coupling a wheel spindle drive element to a spindle , the method comprising:pressing the spindle drive element onto the spindle; anddisplacing material on the spindle with cutting or forming elements disposed at an inner circumferential surface of the spindle drive element.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the pressing includes pressing the spindle into an inner diameter of the spindle drive element.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein an outer diameter of the spindle relative to a minor diameter of at least one cutting element is based on a ratio of a volume of displaced material of the spindle to an open volume between a major diameter of at least cutting element and the outer diameter of the spindle. Example aspects herein relate generally to a wheel disconnect system, and, more particularly, to a wheel spindle drive element for a wheel disconnect system.Four wheel drive vehicles often have either front or rear wheels that have selectively driven or non-driven modes that operate by selectively engaging or disengaging the wheels from an associated drive train. In these four wheel drive systems, typically, a transfer case, coupled to the vehicle transmission, is designed such that it can be engaged or disengaged from the drive train. The engagement of the transfer case with the drive train selectively supplies power to a set of wheels. Although efficiencies can be obtained by solely disengaging the transfer case when not needed, it is known in the art that disengaging the wheels from the drive train improves driving efficiencies dramatically.Where a transfer case is selectively disengaged from the drive train and the associated wheel set remains engaged, losses may result from the wheels “back driving” the system and having ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-06-2014 дата публикации

TOOL FOR INSERTION OF CANAL HEARING DEVICE INTO THE EAR CANAL

Номер: US20140150234A1
Автор: Contioso Patrick, Shennib Adnan, Valenzuela Victor
Принадлежит: iHear Medical, Inc.

A hand held tool for safely inserting a canal hearing device into the ear canal having a medial end configured to simultaneously cradle the lateral end of the canal hearing device and constrain a knob element laterally positioned on the canal hearing device. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a C-shaped cavity for self-centering engagement with a D-shaped lateral end of a CIC device, providing ease of use for hearing impaired individuals. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool is substantially formed of a single monolithic structure for improved durability and lower cost of fabrication. 1. A tool for manually inserting a canal hearing device into the ear canal comprising:a medial section configured to removably couple to a lateral end of the canal hearing device, the medial section including a first cavity for cradling at least a portion of the lateral end of the canal hearing device and a second cavity for engaging a knob element attached with a shaft to the lateral end of the canal hearing device; anda handle section laterally positioned and structured to manually release the knob element, wherein the tool is configured to secure the canal hearing device to the tool by retaining the knob element within the second cavity and cradling the lateral end of the canal hearing device within the first cavity.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the tool is a monolithic structure.3. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is configured for self-centering with the lateral end of the canal hearing device when mating thereto.4. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the second cavity is configured to retain the knob element therewithin by a snap fit between the knob element and the second cavity.5. The tool of claim 4 , wherein the snap fit is achieved without expanding the medial section of the tool.6. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the second cavity is configured to retain the knob element therewithin in response to an application of a squeezing force on ...

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Номер записи: 97
15-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF STAKING A DAMPER FLANGE TO A DAMPER HUB

Номер: US20180073570A1
Автор: LU Phong
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A method of forming a damper assembly for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The method includes staking a damper flange including a splined inner circumferential surface onto a damper hub to form a first rotational connection between the damper flange and damper hub; and forming a second rotational connection between a radially projecting protrusion of the damper hub and the damper flange. A damper assembly is also provided that includes a damper flange including a splined inner circumferential surface; and a damper hub including an outer circumferential surface staked to the splined inner circumferential surface of damper flange forming a first rotational connection between the damper flange and damper hub. The damper hub includes a radially projecting protrusion fixed to the damper flange forming a second rotational connection between the damper flange and the damper hub. 1. A method of forming a damper assembly for a motor vehicle drive train comprising:staking a damper flange including a splined inner circumferential surface onto a damper hub to form a first rotational connection between the damper flange and damper hub; andforming a second rotational connection between a radially projecting protrusion of the damper hub and the damper flange.2. The method as recited in wherein the radially projecting protrusion of the damper hub forms at least portion of a chip receiving pocket claim 1 , the staking of the damper flange onto the damper flange including cutting an outer circumferential surface of a base of the damper hub to displace material of the damper hub into the chip receiving pocket.3. The method as recited in wherein the forming of the second rotational connection includes axially forcing a radially projecting protrusion of the damper hub into a portion of the damper flange to form the second rotational connection.4. The method as recited in wherein the portion of the damper flange the radially projecting protrusion of the damper hub is forced into ...

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Номер записи: 98
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Cordless electrically-powered concrete screed

Номер: US20200071890A1
Автор: John Allen Armstrong, Kraig Allen Pyle, Seth Nathaniel Ulmer
Принадлежит: Curb Roller LLC

A power unit is configured for use as part of a concrete screed and includes a frame and a powered drive. The frame includes a drive housing. The powered drive is operably supported by the drive housing and is configured to rotate a rotatable concrete forming drum. The powered drive includes an electric motor and a battery operably coupled to the electric motor and configured to power the electric motor. The powered drive includes a drive shaft drivingly connectable relative to the drum, with rotation of the drive shaft causing corresponding rotation of the drum.

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Номер записи: 99
05-03-2020 дата публикации

DRIVE COUPLER FOR DRILL OUTPUT SHAFT

Номер: US20200072291A1
Автор: Armstrong John Allen, Pyle Kraig Allen, Ulmer Seth Nathaniel
Принадлежит: Curb Roller LLC

A power unit is configured for use as part of a concrete screed and includes a frame, a powered drive, and a drive coupler. The frame includes a drive housing and a handle to be grasped by a user, with the handle being configured to facilitate manual advancement of the concrete screed in the forward direction. The handle and the drive housing are pivotally attached relative to each other so that the handle is swingable relative to the drive housing about a pivot axis that is transverse to the forward direction. The powered drive is operably supported by the drive housing and includes a rotatable drive shaft. The drive coupler is attached to the drive shaft and is removably attachable to the connection shaft of a rotatable concrete forming drum so that rotation of the drive shaft is imparted to the connection shaft. The drive coupler is configured to align the drive and connection shafts on a common rotation axis without permitting off-axis swinging of the shafts relative to one another, such that swinging of the drive housing relative to the drum is at least substantially restricted. 1. A power unit for a concrete screed , wherein the screed includes a rotatable concrete forming drum with a connection shaft , and the screed is configured to be manually , advanced in a forward direction , said power unit comprising:a frame including a drive housing and a handle to be grasped by a user, with the handle being configured to facilitate manual advancement of the concrete screed in the forward direction,said handle and said drive housing being pivotally attached relative to each other so that the handle is swingable relative to the drive housing about a pivot axis that is transverse to the forward direction;a powered drive being operably supported by the drive housing and including a rotatable drive shaft; anda drive coupler attached to the drive shaft and removably attachable to the connection shaft of the drum so that rotation of the drive shaft is imparted to the ...

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Номер записи: 100