06th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090033065 | Canopied foldable baby carriage - A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs extending in an up-down direction and having front wheels in their respective lower parts; a pair of push bars having their respective lower ends pivotally connected to upper ends of the front legs through pivot shafts, respectively; opened state lock means for locking an opened state of the baby carriage with the push bars aligned approximately linearly with respect to the front legs, respectively; closed state lock means for locking a folded state of the baby carriage with the push bars pivoted forward to a position where upper ends of the push bars get close to the front legs, respectively; and a dome-shaped canopy having its both ends in a width direction supported by the pair of push bars, respectively. The canopy includes a support member fixedly attached to each push bar, a shaft member attached to each support member, and canopy ribs whose ends are held together by the shaft members like a pivot of a folding fan and which are structured so that an expansion angle is variable. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033066 | Stroller with Foldable Frame and Adjustable Handle - A stroller includes a frame having a frame leg and a frame joint at which the frame leg is coupled to the frame. The frame joint is configured to allow retraction of the frame leg to a folded position. A handle is attached to the frame at a pivot joint, the pivot joint being configured for rotation of the handle between first and second operational orientations. The pivot joint is further configured for rotation of the handle from the first or second operational orientations to a storage position aligned with the folded position of the frame leg. In some cases, a front frame leg and a rear frame leg are coupled to the frame joint, the frame joint being configured to allow the front frame leg and the rear frame leg to retract to respective folded positions in which the stroller is supported in an upright orientation. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033067 | AIRPORT LUGGAGE TROLLEY WITH A BUILT-IN PERSONAL COMPUTER - The present invention is understood by one Trolley with a built-in personal computer, with monitor and folding keyboard with all the functions and mouse for internet access and other computer services while passengers wait for flights in airports lobbies and attached on the luggage Trolley ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033068 | WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION - The invention relates to a vehicle suspension system. There is a need for a stable walking beam suspension system where the beam can oscillate and move vertically. Such a suspension system includes a support fixed to the vehicle frame and having first and second ends. A swing arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the first end of the support via a pair of spaced apart pivot pins. Air bags are coupled between the frame and the second end of the swing arm. A walking beam has opposite ends coupled to left and right wheel support assemblies. The walking beam is pivotally coupled to the swing arm. A damping cylinder is coupled between the frame and the second end of the swing arm. Resilient bumper members are engagable with the walking beam and are mounted on an end of the swing arm and fixed to an end of the support. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033069 | EASILY-BREAKABLE INFLATABLE AIRBAG CASE - The invention concerns an airbag case wherein a line of weakness enables the case ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033070 | Passenger airbag mounting apparatus - An airbag assembly is described. The airbag assembly includes an airbag housed within an airbag housing and an airbag inflator. A B-ring that engages the airbag housing is also added. The B-ring comprises a base surface, a first stabilizing bracket and a second stabilizing bracket, wherein the first and second stabilizing brackets extend away from the base surface and restrict movement of the airbag housing in a lateral and vertical direction. The airbag assembly may optionally include a vehicle bracket that is capable of being attached to a vehicle structure. The second stabilizing bracket may be secured to the vehicle bracket. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033071 | Pedestrian Airbag Apparatus - A pedestrian airbag apparatus in which smooth inflation and deployment of an airbag are achieved without using an inflator having a high output is provided. An opening | 2009-02-05 |
20090033072 | Airbag assembly - An airbag module includes a retainer, diffuser, inflatable airbag, and an inflator to inflate the airbag. The diffuser is configured to disperse inflation gas from the inflator into the inflatable airbag. The retainer and/or diffuser comprise a glass-filled polymer material. The retainer includes a projection extending from a base wall. The projection couples to a hole in the diffuser flange and prevents the diffuser from rotating relative to the retainer. The inflator is coupled to the retainer by trapping an inflator flange under an overhang in a retainer cavity. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033073 | Airbag-Releasing Structure, Inner Case, And Airbag Device - An airbag-releasing structure capable of smoothly releasing an airbag in the vehicle, an inner case, and an airbag device are provided. In one form, the inner case of the present invention includes the inner panels connected to the inside of the outer panel, and the side walls defining the space for housing the retainer. Each inner panel includes the supporting portion connected to the fixing portion of the outer panel, the flap portion welded to the door portion, and the hinge portion formed between the supporting portion and the flap portion. The hinge portion has the apex section, the connecting section adjacent to the supporting portion, which connects the supporting portion and the apex section, and the connecting section adjacent to the flap portion, which connects the flap portion and the apex section. The connecting section adjacent to the supporting portion and the connecting section adjacent to the flap portion each have a straight section extending in the direction in which the airbag is released. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033074 | Vehicle upholstery member having air bag door, and method and device for producing the same - A vehicle upholstery member having an invisible type air bag door formed with a break-scheduled line that is designed for easy measurement of depth or the like and that cannot be recognized from the front surface side; a method of producing the same; and a device for producing the same. In a vehicle upholstery member having a skin-equipped air bag door and in a method of producing the same, a portion of the back surface of the skin corresponding to the portion where the vehicle air bag is installed is formed with a break-scheduled line that is not so deep as to reach the surface of the skin and adapted to assume a substantially V-shaped groove shape when the skin is bent with its back surface convexed, and the depth of the break-scheduled line or the thickness of the remaining portion is measured, with the incision of the break-scheduled line opened. Further, a device for producing a vehicle upholstery member having such air bag door comprises a support base for substantially flatly mounting the skin thereon, a cutting blade for forming the break-scheduled line in the skin, and measuring means for measuring the depth of the break-scheduled line or the thickness of the remaining portion. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033075 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM - A vehicle occupant sensing system includes a plurality of image pickup devices arranged to capture a three-dimensional image in a region including at least a cover part of the front airbag system and an upper part of the front passenger seat, and a signal processing unit for processing image signals taken by the image pickup devices to determine a three-dimensional position of the captured image. The signal processing unit is configured to determine a three-dimensional position of a part of the captured image pertaining to the cover part and includes a storage section which stores in advance a reference three-dimensional position corresponding to an external configuration of the cover part, and a comparing section which compares the three-dimensional position of the image part pertaining to the cover part with the reference three-dimensional position to determine if there is an object placed on the cover part. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033076 | LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER COATING COMPOSITION, CURTAIN AIR BAG, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A liquid silicone rubber coating composition that is ideal for forming a coating on an air bag is provided. The composition includes: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing two or more alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms within each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms within each molecule, (C) an addition reaction catalyst, (D) a finely powdered silica with a specific surface area of at least 50 m | 2009-02-05 |
20090033077 | Inflatable Belt, And Inflatable Belt Apparatus - An inflatable belt is provided having good tactual feeling and an inflatable belt apparatus is provided comprising the same. In one form, a bag comprises a front portion and an over-shoulder portion which are connected to form substantially a boomerang shape. The bag is formed by folding a panel into two along a boundary between panel parts which form side surfaces of the left half and the right half of the bag in the inflated state, respectively, and each of which has substantially a boomerang shape, and sewing peripheral edges of the panel parts other than the boundary together by a sewing yarn. The bag is spread flat such that the panel parts are superposed on each other. Then, a portion of the over-shoulder portion on the side of the boundary between the panel parts is interfolded into a space between the panel parts. After that, the bag is folded along fold lines parallel to the boundary to reduce the width of the folded body. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033078 | Dual function capacitive sensor for seat occupant detection - A dual function capacitive occupant detection sensor includes a capacitive load cell disposed below a seat cushion, an electric field emitter disposed above the seat cushion and a capacitance-responsive control circuit. The control circuit determines a seated weight of an occupant based on the load cell capacitance, and a coupling of the electric field through an occupant based on the capacitance between the electric field emitter and the vehicle ground. The measured seated weight and electric field coupling parameters are logically combined to detect an occupant and to distinguish between a normally seated occupant and a cinched down infant or child seat of similar apparent weight. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033079 | AIRBAG FOLDING DEVICE AND AIRBAG FOLDING METHOD - There are provided an airbag folding device, and an airbag folding method, for mechanically folding an airbag to form a doughnut-shaped airbag. The airbag folding device is characterized in comprising a support member ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033080 | Inflatable Air-Bag - An inflatable air-bag is disclosed which is provided with a controllable vent formed in the fabric of the air-bag. The vent comprises a hole formed in the fabric of the air-bag and a flexible vent tube which extends inwardly of the air-bag from the hole so as to terminate in an open free-end located within the air-bag. The free end of the vent tube is normally tethered within the air-bag so as to maintain the vent in a closed condition but is releasable in response to a signal so as to open the vent. In one arrangement the vent tube is fixed to the inner surface of the air-bag around the hole and is configured so as to have a tapering cross-section which is smaller at the free-end of the tube then at the fixed end of the tube. In another arrangement the vent tube is fixed to the inner surface of the air-bag fabric around the vent hole by stitching which runs around the periphery of the hole and which is located within the vent tube. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033081 | Air bag with improved tear stitch - An apparatus ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033082 | Steering column for a motor vehicle - Steering column for a motor vehicle with
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20090033083 | Interior Structure For Vehicle Near Instrument Panel And Column Cover - An interior structure for a vehicle includes a cover. The cover includes a pair of attachments and arranged above a column cover. One of the attachments is attached to an instrument panel and another of the attachments is attached to a column cover. Then, the cover screens a gap between the instrument panel and the column cover. The cover includes a flexible main element and a pair of retainers. The main element further includes a pair of attached areas and an intermediate area joining the attached areas. The retainers are fixed to the attached areas to compose the attachments, respectively. According to the interior structure, attaching workability of the cover and an appearance are improved. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033084 | Sensor assembly for a vehicle occupant protection device - A vehicle occupant protection device ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033085 | Information Recording Patch, Printed Sheet, and Authenticity Discrimination Method Therefor - This invention provides an information recording patch that allows accurate authenticity discrimination, a printed sheet, and an authenticity discrimination method therefor. An information recording patch includes a protective layer ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033086 | Valve holding member - A valve holding member made of a sheet metal includes a hub part ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033087 | THREADED CONNECTIONS WITH HIGH AND LOW FRICTION COATINGS - A threaded metallic joint has the thread surface of pin ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033088 | ROTOMOLD BEAD - A method of assembling a fluid-tight coupling, including a sleeve and a first member is provided. The sleeve includes an end portion generally defined by an axis, and the first member includes a bead. A generally axial force is applied to at least one of the sleeve and the first member, urging a collar of the end portion of the sleeve to guide along a first surface portion. The sleeve is moved in a first direction such that at least a portion of the collar moves beyond at least a portion of the bead such that at least a mating surface of the collar is resiliently urged towards the axis and interferes with a sealing surface of the bead. The sealing surface of the bead is generally annular and is defined by a non-arcuate surface that is generally equal to or less than 90° with respect to the axis. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033089 | Quick coupling element and a quick coupling including such an element - The coupling element (A) comprises a body (1) for fastening to a support (10A) and a coupling member (2) fitted with a closure valve member and mounted in the body with the possibility of pivoting, a sealing gasket (6) being disposed between the body (1) and the coupling member (2). The element (1) includes a spring (3) exerting a resilient force (F | 2009-02-05 |
20090033090 | Connecting Device for a Fluid Line - A connection device for fluid lines has an annular or sleeve-shaped insert provided for assembly by plugging in a circularly cylindrical socket in a support component. The insert comprises an annular or sleeve-shaped ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033091 | QUICK CONNECTOR - A quick connector includes a body, a restricting ring and a constrictor. The body has a central through hole for liquid to flow through, a constrictor groove in the central through hole for an O-shaped ring and the constrictor to fit therein, and plural petals on an upper end. The restricting ring has a center hole, an inner circumference and an outer circumference, with an annular wall defined between the inner and the outer circumference. Plural holes are formed in the annular wall, so the petals of the body fit in the holes of the restricting ring to combine with the body. The inner surface of the inner circumference is sloped to restrict the movement of the constrictor. The constrictor has plural elastic petals, which have an inner clamp surface for closely clamping the surface of a plastic tube, and a pointed end for catching or loosening the plastic tube. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033092 | Tubular connection and method - A tubular connection. The tubular connection includes a first joint having outer threads and an inner bore, and a second joint having outer threads and an inner bore. The tubular connection further includes an outer nut having inner threads that cooperate with the outer threads of the first joint and the second joint. The tubular connection further includes an inner sleeve positioned within the first inner bore and the second inner bore. In one embodiment, the first inner bore contains a first groove having first seal disposed therein and the second inner bore contains a second groove having second seal disposed therein, wherein the first and second seal prevents a pressure from exiting the first and second inner bore. A method of connecting a first and second tubular is also disclosed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033093 | FITTING FOR METAL PIPE AND TUBING - A tube fitting that uses only two components, namely a fitting body and a fitting nut. The nut and body are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut includes an integral tube gripping ring that cooperates with a camming surface on the body when the fitting is made-up. The camming surface preferably has a steep camming angle. The ring is radially compressed against the tube outer wall to form a seal and a tight tube grip. The ring also forms a line contact-type seal against the camming surface. The ring is designed to have a hinging action and to plastically deform during pull-up to embed into the tubing for excellent tube grip, and an axially adjacent swage or collet zone that isolates any stress riser resulting from the embedding action from vibration effects. The fitting components, and particularly the ring, may be case hardened. The fitting may include a self-gauging feature to indicate sufficient pull-up and to prevent excessive pull-up. Also provided is a single ferrule tube fitting that uses a steep camming surface and has a hardness ratio that is at least about 3.3 times the hardness of the stainless steel tube end on the Vickers scale. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033094 | Metallic cutting ring - The invention relates to a metallic cutting ring for a screw connection for sealingly connecting a tube to an attachment part, which metallic cutting ring has a tube abutment section and a cutting section which adjoins the tube abutment section in the axial direction. The cutting section having a stop which points radially outward from the outer periphery of the cutting ring and has a stop face, which runs transversely with respect to the cutting ring longitudinal axis, for the attachment part. The stop for the attachment part has an annular peripheral stop edge which projects beyond the stop face. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033095 | Regenerating an engine exhaust gas particulate filter in a hybrid electric vehicle - In a powertrain that includes an engine having a filter for removing particulate matter from engine exhaust gas, and an electric machine driveably connected to the engine, a method for controlling temperature of the filter including operating the engine to produce a magnitude of positive crankshaft power for driving the vehicle, increasing the temperature of the engine exhaust gas by operating the electric machine to increase load on the engine, and regenerating the particulate filter by passing engine exhaust gas at the increased temperature through the particulate filter. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033096 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A CONTROL RESERVE AND WIND ENERGY PLANT WITH A CONTROL UNIT FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE CONTROL RESERVE - A method for the determination of a control reserve of one or plural wind energy plants, for the operation of which a desired value for at least one electric variable is preset, and for which a control unit is provided which has a power curve, which contains a maximum value of the electric variable depending on values of the wind, the method having the following steps: the control unit determines a maximum value of the electric variable from the actual value of the wind and subtracts a current value of the electric variable from the same, the control unit transmits the determined maximum value and/or the difference as a control reserve to a higher order control unit and/or an external utility. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033097 | WIND PARK WITH A PLURALITY OF WIND ENERGY PLANTS AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WIND PARK - A method for the operation of a wind park with a plurality of wind energy plants, which each one have one control unit at a time, which can control and/or adjust the wind energy plant in response to a received desired value for an electric variable, the method having the following steps: a higher order control calculates and/or receives a currently permitted maximum value for the electric variable which the wind park is allowed to provide, the higher order control determines a desired value for the electric variable for each wind energy plant and forwards the same to the wind energy plants, characterised in that the higher order control determines the desired value for each one of the wind energy plants depending on the currently maximum and/or minimum available values of all the wind energy plants. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033098 | Controlling power extraction for wind power generation - A power generation system is disclosed. The power generation system comprises a kite connected to a line. The line is alternatively let out during a traction phase and recovered during a recovery phase. A power extractor connected to the line to extract power during the traction phase. And, a power extraction controller configured to target a preferred traction phase line velocity and a preferred recovery phase line velocity. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033099 | Device for supplying electricity - A device for supplying electricity to electrical equipment on a first element drivable for rotating operation with a predetermined rotation rate. A source of electricity includes a stator and a rotor that are rotatable in relation to each other. One of the rotor and stator is attached to the first element and another of the rotor and stator is attached to a second element including at least one braking member. In accordance with a predetermined drag coefficient, when interacting with a surrounding fluid medium in rotating operation a braking torque is induced, which results in a difference in rotation rate between the first element and the second element. An output to the source of electricity is based on a product of the braking torque and the rotation rate difference. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033100 | Hand Squeeze Generator - A hand squeeze generator includes a carrying body, a lever, an elastic member to return the crank to its original position, a gear transmission unit, and a generation motor driven by the gear transmission unit. The lever drives the gear transmission unit and the gear transmission unit drives the generation motor through a clutch gear. The present invention may be installed on an electric appliance or connected to an electric appliance, alternatively, be used to charge a rechargeable battery. When the electric power is not enough or the battery is going to run down, it is not necessary to connect an external power source. The present invention is driven to generate electricity or to recharge a battery. The present invention is favorable for environmental protection, cost-effective, easy for production, and convenient in use. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033101 | Method for the Generation of Electrical Energy, Method for Operation of an Electrically-Driven Motor Vehicle and Device for Generation of Electrical Energy and Electric Vehicle - A process for generation of electrical power comprises the exothermic, possibly catalytic, decomposition of a medium, preferably hydrogen peroxide, with the addition of water and the use of the steam to drive a steam machine, which is connected to an electricity generator. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033102 | Method and apparatus for using wind turbines to generate and supply uninterrupted power to locations remote from the power grid - The present invention relates to a wind energy generating and storing system comprising methods and apparatuses for providing energy dedicated for immediate use and energy storage, to provide electrical power on an uninterrupted and continuous basis, to locations remote from an electrical power grid. In a large application, the invention contemplates having a predetermined number of windmills dedicated for immediate use, and a predetermined number of windmills dedicated for energy storage, as compressed air energy in one or more high pressure tanks. A hybrid windmill having the ability to simultaneously switch between energy for immediate use and energy storage can also be provided. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033103 | Multi-point lock for locking doors or wall parts in housings or cupboards - A closure for multi-point locking of doors or wall parts in housings or cabinets by a—preferably securable—actuating element such as a handle lever comprises a coupling element which is connected with the actuating element mounted in the door or wall so as to be rigid against rotation relative to it and which transforms a rotational movement into a substantially translational movement and which is coupled with a rod that is mounted near the edge of the door or wall so as to be displaceable, one or more locking elements being coupled with the rod by a coupling element, respectively, in such a way that they move from a locked position into an unlocked position (or vice versa) by the displacement of the rod from a first position into a second position, wherein the locking elements and the coupling elements are formed in each instance by a two-armed, one-piece lever, one of whose lever arms is a locking tongue and whose other lever arm is articulated by its end at the rod. According to the invention, the two lever arms enclose an angle of | 2009-02-05 |
20090033104 | Vehicle Door Latch Assembly - A vehicle door and a vehicle door latch assembly is disclosed. The vehicle door includes a door outer panel; a door inner panel affixed to the door outer panel and defining a door wet cavity, with the door inner panel including an access hole; and a door trim panel mounted to the door inner panel and defining a door dry cavity. A door latch is located in the door wet cavity; a latch locking lever is exposed to the door dry cavity and shielded from the door wet cavity, with the latch locking lever engaging the door latch; and a lock rod has a first end attached to the latch locking lever, with the lock rod extending through the access hole and between the door inner panel and the door trim panel, whereby the lock rod is not exposed to the door wet cavity. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033105 | Dual Door Release Handle - The present invention is a dual door release handle and related mechanisms for use with cabs of industrial vehicles that an operator may reach from outside of such a cab in order to fully release a door that has been propped open in order to close it. The dual door release handle of the present invention includes a latching mechanism having a handle mounted on the inside of the cab that extends into the doorway such that it may be reached through the open door of the cab by an operator who is located outside and/or below the cab. A linkage is provided between this handle and an operable device associated with the release mechanism inside the cab. The linkage is operatively attached to the handle and to the release mechanism such that turning the handle causes the linkage to move the release mechanism. Movement of the handle pulls the linkage and releases the holdback holding the open door against the side of the cab. Thus, an operator may reach up into the cab from the outside and pull down on the interior handle in order to release the door from its holdback position against the side of the cab allowing the door to swing freely so that it may be closed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033106 | LATCHING BRACKET - A latching bracket is used on a truck box and the like for holding a door or other hinged object in an open position. The latching bracket has a post extending upward from a base. The post is enclosed in a housing having an opening at a front thereof to allow a loop on a rope to be installed over the post by inserting the loop through the openings. The bracket is mounted on a supporting surface. A latching bracket and rope in combination is also described. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033107 | Door closing mechanism - In a door closing mechanism for a hinged door arranged in a door frame, comprising a door fixture mounted to the door frame, a final door closing pull arrangement disposed in the door- or the frame fixture and a door closing pull arrangement counter part mounted on the frame, or respectively, the door fixture, the final door closing mechanism includes a catcher with a closing pull element which is moved toward a front position in which it is retained. A closing pull mechanism counter piece has a trigger element with which the closing pull element comes directly or indirectly into contact during door closing for pulling the to a closed position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033108 | ROTATING DISK SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - A vehicle door latching assembly has a rotating disk assembly to open and latch a door with handles located remote to the latches. The door latching assembly has at least one handle assembly and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a rotatable disk mounted to a disk bracket assembly. At least one handle connector connects the hub disk assembly to the handle assembly. A latch connector connects to the hub disk assembly to upper and lower latch assemblies. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033109 | Retrieval device - A device for grasping and retrieving spheroidal objects, including sport balls, and particularly suited for golf balls. A fork extending from an elongate shaft, has at least three resilient tines arranged to resiliently and circumferentially grasp an outer surface of the spheroidal object. Alternative modification to the fork incorporates provision for carriage of a plurality of objects within the device, without compromising the ability of the device to grasp additional objects. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033110 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING BAGS WITHOUT THE USE OF HANDS - A bag carrying device that allows an individual to carry multiple retail store style plastic bags and/or any other type of bags with handles so the bags can be carried hands-free to allow a person to use keys or carry other items with their hands without dropping the bags. It is preferably made of light weight plastic and comfortably fits over the individual's shoulder. The “U” shape conforms to or rests on the shoulder with each side running down to form a generally V-shaped or J-shaped hook where the bags are seated. The bags are secured with a button extending from each leg that engages a slotted aperture within the end of the V-shaped or J-shaped hook. The part that drapes over the shoulder can include a cushion portion attached to it for comfort. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033111 | Lifting Device for a Vacuum Transfer System - An improved lifting device for a vacuum transfer system has an elastomeric gasket that provides a contact area which has a large cross-sectional area and is more stable and longer lasting than prior art devices. The elastomeric gasket is typically retained in a housing where vacuum can be supplied to the inside thereof. The Elastomeric gasket, providing a contact surface that is flexible yet strong and having a larger contact area than the lip of a typical suction cup, provides an improved seal between the pick-up device and the article to be moved and a longer period of time before the contact surface needs to be replaced. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033112 | Lifting device suitable for submersibles - A lifting device for connecting a lifting member to an object to be lifted. The device is particularly useful for attaching a lifting member to an unmanned underwater vehicle under open sea conditions. The device includes a first member to be connected to the lifting member and to be lowered together with the same guided by a rope ending at a second member, the second member being attached to the object in advance. The first member defines an opening for the second member such that when the first member is lowered guided by the rope, the second member will, due to the special shape of the two members, enter into the opening of the first member and establish a connection strong enough for lifting the object. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033113 | SHADING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A darkening device ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033114 | Loading area cover for a motor vehicle - A loading area cover with a flexible flat structure, at a front end region, is connected to a dimensionally stable holding profile. The profile extends transversely to the flat structure's longitudinal direction and is releasably arranged in vehicle-fixed holders. The holding profile has frontal compensating elements in the vicinity of the vehicle-fixed holders, through which the front end region of the flat structure, or the dimensioning of the holding profile, can be displaced to a limited extent in the transverse direction and/or longitudinal direction. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033115 | Functional unit for a vehicle interior - A functional unit for a vehicle interior has a dimensionally stable functional profile including two mutually opposite end regions which are arranged in a longitudinally movable manner along profiled guide structures arranged in the vehicle interior. Provision is made for each end region to be provided with at least one rolling element, which is mounted on the end region in a manner such that it can rotate about at least one axis of rotation such that, during a longitudinal movement of the end region, the rolling element rolls along at least one surface region of the associated profiled guide structure. The functional unit is used for loading-space coverings in passenger vehicles. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033116 | Vehicle slide-out room drive - An apparatus for moving a slide-out compartment of a vehicle. The slide-out compartment is slidably received in an opening in the side of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable member having a distal end wherein the rotatable member is rotatably mounted to one of the slide-out or the opening so as to rotate the member about a horizontal axis parallel to a first plane substantially containing the opening. A drive rotates the rotatable member. A slotted bearing portion is mounted to the other one of the slide-out or the opening. Rotation of the rotatable member causes the distal end to bear against so as to slide along the slot in the bearing portion to selectively extend or retract the slide-out compartment relative to the vehicle. The rotatable member and drive may be mounted adjacent to the opening in the vehicle wherein the bearing portion is mounted in an end wall of the slide-out. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033117 | Glovebox cover for a motorcycle - A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033118 | Accessory tray and entertainment system for stroller - A tray for attachment to a stroller includes a compartment into which a device, such as a portable entertainment device, can be placed and retained, to educate or entertain a child who is in the stroller. The compartment is within the tray, the walls of the tray forming compartment walls. A lip formed by overlap of the compartment walls with the tray top surface retains the device within the compartment. The compartment bottom includes an opening to facilitate insertion, removal and cooling of the device, and can include a cover for the opening. Connecting brackets that extend from the tray member connect the tray to the stroller by means of a pivoting action and a press-fit between the members of the bracket that retain the stroller frame. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033119 | STORAGE STRUCTURE AT REAR PART OF VEHICLE INTERIOR - A storage structure including: a storage space provided in a luggage floor at a rear part of a vehicle interior; front and rear lid members which cover an upper opening of the storage space, the front lid member being disposed at a front part of the upper opening and having a structure to be opened at a rear end with a front end thereof rotatably connected to a component of a vehicle body, the rear lid member being disposed at the rear of the front lid member; a rotational force generator which generates a rotational force to rotate the front lid member when a forward external force is applied to a rear part of the vehicle body; and a rotation restrictor which restricts a rotation amount of the front lid member rotated by the rotational force generator within a predetermined angular range. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033120 | Parcel shelf structure in rear area of vehicle body - A parcel shelf structure in a rear area of a vehicle body includes a parcel shelf disposed between first and second rear cross members. The parcel shelf has in the center thereof a speaker installation section comprised of a bottom part that accommodates a step formed in a downwardly concave manner from a surface of a frame unit of the parcel shelf. The speaker installation section is formed by a peripheral wall that slopes downward from the surface of the frame unit toward the center of the speaker installation section, and the surface area of the speaker installation section is small. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033121 | DISPOSABLE BED BAG - A disposable bed bag, such as for a pick-up truck cargo bed, includes a bottom panel and a plurality of side walls that form a generally rectangular parallelepiped with an open top that fits within the cargo bed. The bed bag can be placed within the cargo bed to provide a barrier between received cargo and the cargo bed. The bed bag also includes a plurality of attachment points for securing the bed bag within the cargo bed. The bed bag can also envelope received cargo by using a drawpull that brings the side walls toward each other. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033122 | Foldable feet supports for removable vehicle seats - Removable vehicle seats operable for use outside of vehicles include a latching mechanism and a plurality of legs. The plurality of legs can be configured to extend when the latching mechanism is released from the vehicle and to support the removable vehicle seat when the removable vehicle seat is placed on a surface outside of the vehicle. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033123 | Vehicle Glazing - A vehicle glazing comprising a pane of body-tinted glazing material, which provides the glazing with a solar control and/or privacy function, having a capacitive moisture sensor mounted relative to it. The glazing material may be tinted glass. If the glazing is a laminate, the ply of interlayer material may be body-tinted additionally, or alternatively, to the two panes of glazing material being tinted. The sensor may include at least two sensing lines of conductive ink printed onto the glazing material. The sensing lines may additionally function as antenna and/or part of alarm circuitry and/or part of a heating element for defrosting/demisting the glazing. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033124 | Wind Bulkhead Device For A Motor Vehicle Provided With An Open Bodywork - A wind bulkhead device for motor vehicles provided with an open bodywork is described. The wind bulkhead can be pivoted between an erected bulkhead position and a rear folded-down position, and covers the space between the head restraints of adjacent seats, in particular adjacent rear seats. The wind bulkhead is stabilized via the head restraints in their extended position by an of elastic knock-over resistance element and, when the head restraints are lowered, can be automatically pivoted from its bulkhead position, in which it is preferably erected manually, into its folded-down position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033125 | Front Guard of Working Vehicle - A front guard | 2009-02-05 |
20090033126 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM - An instrument panel system includes box sections that increase the stiffness, rigidity, and natural frequency of the instrument panel system. A two-piece instrument panel system provides a two-tone appearance with differing die draws and grains. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033127 | Subframe for a Chassis Frame of a Utility Vehicle - A subframe for a utility vehicle, which is fitted on a chassis frame of the vehicle includes angle profiles which, in the assembled state, form a stable subframe. A plurality of diagonal crosses which are composed of an upper partial cross and a lower partial cross can be arranged between the longitudinal members. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033128 | Vehicle Roof with a Roof Module - A vehicle roof with a roof frame surrounding a roof opening and a roof module covering the roof opening, which roof module has guide rails and a covering element movably mounted on the guide rails, the roof module having at least two guide rails and a connecting element connecting the guide rails, and at least the guide rails being fastened to the underside of a flange of the roof frame. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033129 | Snap-On Leg Rest Mechanism For Furniture Member - A snap-on leg rest mechanism for a furniture member includes a link having an elongated slot and opposed first and second sides. A polymeric bushing is slidably received in the elongated slot. The bushing includes opposed homogenously joined first and second legs elastically displaceable with respect to each other, the legs defining a U-shape having a shaft receiving aperture therebetween. Opposed first and second bushing wings each abut one of the first and second link sides when the bushing is receiving in the elongated slot. The first wing homogenously extends from a first bushing side and the second wing homogenously extends from a second bushing side. A shaft rotatably received in the shaft receiving aperture is retained by the bushing when the bushing is received in the elongated slot. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033130 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS - A seat portion or a backrest portion of seating assembly comprises a recessed area or wide groove along its exterior surface. The recessed area can be configured to receive a spacer (e.g., spacer fabric, member, module, etc.) that helps maintains the spatial and structural integrity of the recessed area. The spacer can be generally air and fluid permeable. In addition, a scrim layer can be positioned over the spacer fabric to help direct and/or distribute air or other fluid to an exterior surface of the seating assembly. The recessed area can also be configured to receive one or more films, occupant sensory devices, comfort layers, scrims, temperature sensors, heating devices and/or the like. Thus, air or other fluid can be delivered into the recessed area of a seat or backrest portion of a seating assembly, and subsequently delivered through the spacer fabric and scrim layer towards or away from an occupant. In some embodiments, the air or fluid is conditioned (e.g., heated or cooled) prior to entering the recessed area. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033131 | Vehicle seat trim attachment - A trim material attachment assembly for a seat includes a cushion having first and second sides and an aperture formed therethrough. A trim cover is provided for covering the first side of the seat cushion. A one-piece, integrally molded trim holder includes a central member disposed in the aperture of the cushion. The central member has first and second ends. A clip is formed at the first end of the central member and engaged with the trim cover to secure the holder to the trim cover. A leg is formed at the second end of the central member and is connected to the second end by a living hinge permitting the leg to move between an assembly position to allow the plate member to be inserted through the aperture, and a holding position to prevent the leg from being pulled through the aperture, thereby securing the trim cover to the cushion. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033132 | Child Restraint With Swiveling Juvenile Seat Having a Seat-Anchor Guide Channel - A child restraint includes a seat support and a juvenile seat mounted to swivel about an axis on the seat support. The seat support is adapted to set on a vehicle seat. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033133 | Child Swing and Jumper Apparatus and Methods of Operating the Same - Child entertainment apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example child entertainment apparatus includes a frame and a support suspended for swinging movement relative to the frame. The support is elastically elongatable. A child seat is carried by the support and thus is able to swing and bounce relative to the frame. A drive arm extends between the frame and the seat and includes a first end journalled for rotation relative to one of the frame or the seat and a second end slidably coupled to the other of the frame or the seat. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033134 | Device for Adjusting the Seat Depth of a Motor Vehicle Seat - A device for adjusting the seat depth of a motor vehicle seat is provided. The device comprising a seat depth adjustment part which is movable relative to a seat lower part of the motor vehicle seat substantially in the direction of travel, an adjusting unit for the seat depth adjustment part as well as a guide device for cushion material covering the seat depth adjustment part. The adjustment unit for the seat depth adjustment part as well as the guide device for the cushion material form one unit. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033135 | GUIDE DEVICE FOR THE AXIAL SLIDING OF A TELESCOPIC ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A FIXED ELEMENT - A guide device for the axial sliding of a first telescopic element, in particular connected to the seat-part of a seat, with respect to a second fixed element, in particular connected to the base of the seat, wherein the second fixed element comprises a first profile shaped so as to define internally—first vertical guide means, with which interposition means cooperate, interposed between the first telescopic element and the second fixed element, in order to promote the reciprocal axial sliding of the first telescopic element with respect to the second fixed element. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033136 | Vehicle Seat - The invention relates to a vehicle seat wherein the vehicle seat includes a back rest frame and a seat frame, which can be fastened to each other via a fitting. During assembly, mutually corresponding fastening points on the fitting and on at least one of the frame parts are brought to overlap in order to connect the two frame parts to each other with the aid of fastening elements. For the assembly, assembly aids are provided on the frame part and fitting. The assembly aids engage one inside the other in a form-fitting manner and are configured so that the two frame parts are held in an assembly aid position in which the mutually corresponding fastening points are aligned with respect to each other. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033137 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT - A vehicle seat is disclosed with a seat bottom and a seat back. A guide is pivotally mounted to a frame of the seat back. A head restraint extends from the seat back and is mounted to the guide for translation along the guide at a first pivotal position of the guide and for being secured to the guide at a second pivotal position of the guide. A slider is disclosed for sliding upon the guide and for supporting the head restraint. A biasing member is disclosed for urging the head restraint to a retracted position. A release mechanism is provided for rotating the guide shaft and retracting the head restraint for manual adjustment or for tilt of the seat back. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033138 | LOCK APPARATUS OF SEAT FOR VEHICLE - A lock apparatus of a seat for a vehicle includes a striker, a base including a first groove portion, a hook including a second groove portion and pivoting between a lock position and an unlock position, a pawl restraining a pivotal movement of the hook towards the unlock position while allowing the pivotal movement of the hook towards the lock position, a cam member including a cam profile for allowing the pivotal movement of the hook towards the lock position and for restraining the pivotal movement of the hook towards the unlock position, and a first biasing member. When the hook is pivoted to the lock position, the striker is positioned between the rotational shaft of the hook and the rotational shaft of the pawl, and the pawl and the hook are engaged at an opposite position of the rotational shaft of the hook relative to the striker. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033139 | ADJUSTABLE ARM REST FOR CHAIR - An adjustable armrest assembly for a chair includes a mounting member connected to the chair. The mounting member has an upper base. A first horizontal slide element is slidably mounted to the upper base and is adjustably slidable in a first direction with respect to the upper base. The first slide element is restrained after adjustment with respect to the upper base by frictional engagement between the upper base and the first slide element. A second horizontal slide element for slidably mounting to the first slide element is slidable in an arcuate path crossing the first direction. The second slide element is restrained after adjustment with respect to the first slide element by frictional engagement between the second slide element and the first slide element. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033140 | Use Of Foam To Increase Resistance To Gas Flow In Mine Applications And Apparatus For Delivering Same - A process for increasing resistance to the flow of gas in underground mining operations includes providing a foam composition at desired selected locations to create a barrier to the flow of gas. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033141 | POWERED MOTOR VEHICLE REAR AXLE OF A TWIST-BEAM AXLE TYPE - A powered motor vehicle rear axle is provided can be coupled with a motor vehicle drive train. The rear axle is configured as twist-beam rear axle with two wheel carrying resistant trailing arms that are elastically linked to the motor vehicle structure and a bending resistant, but torsion flexible cross member. Here each trailing arm swings around at least one swivel axle. In the area of its both ends the cross member is welded to the trailing arms | 2009-02-05 |
20090033142 | POWERED MOTOR VEHICLE REAR AXLE OF A TWIST-BEAM AXLE TYPE - A powered motor vehicle rear axle | 2009-02-05 |
20090033143 | BRAKING RATIO DEVICE FOR A REMOTE CONTROL MODEL CAR - A braking ratio device for a remote control model is composed of a suspending arm and a ratio device. The suspending arm is fixed with a shaft of a servo motor, having a controlled member formed at its one side and a driving member extended out from one end of the controlled member. The ratio device is provided with a pivotal base pivotally mounted on the controlled member, and a ratio base connected with the pivotal base to be able to move axially. A front brake connecting rod and a rear brake connecting rod are respectively inserted through two sides of the ratio base, to alter the distance between the front brake connecting rod and a front braking set, and also the distance between the rear brake connecting rod and a rear braking set, for creating a time difference of braking for the front and the rear braking sets. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033144 | BRAKE APPARATUS - A brake apparatus includes a master cylinder hydraulically connected to a wheel cylinder, and a booster hydraulically connected between the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder. The master cylinder includes: a first pressure chamber arranged to output brake fluid in accordance with manipulation of an input device, and hydraulically connected to a wheel cylinder; and a second pressure chamber arranged to output brake fluid in accordance with the manipulation of the input device. The booster includes: a booster cylinder; a booster piston movably mounted in the booster cylinder, the booster piston dividing an internal space of the booster cylinder at least into a boost pressure chamber and a back pressure chamber, the boost pressure chamber being hydraulically connected to the wheel cylinder, the back pressure chamber being hydraulically connected to the second pressure chamber; and an electric actuator arranged to actuate the booster piston. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033145 | BRAKING SYSTEM FOR HIGH SPEED AND POWER ROTATING MACHINERY - A braking system for a high speed, high load rotor operating in a vacuum and suspended by a magnetic field such as in a flywheel energy storage device includes a pair of calipers disposed on opposed sides of the rotor for actuating a pair of annular friction discs into engagement with opposed sides of the rotor. Each caliper includes a mounting ring on its outer edge and an inner shallow annular groove in which it disposed one of the friction discs. A circulating fluid under pressure is directed into each annular groove for urging each friction disc into engagement with one of the opposed surfaces of the rotor for safely bringing the rotor to a stop such as in an emergency. The circulating fluid removes the heat generated by the braking action, while the controlled pressure applied by the discs also controls the position of the rotor when static such as during initialization. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033146 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HYDRAULIC VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method for operating a hydraulic vehicle brake system, having a brake pressure generator operable by a brake actuating device and essentially consisting of a master brake cylinder and a hydraulic booster connected upstream thereof which includes a booster chamber and a booster piston arranged therein, which latter for brake force boosting purposes, can be acted upon by a hydraulic pressure of a high-pressure accumulator that is chargeable by a hydraulic pump according to a sensor system which detects actuation and/or according to a pressure sensor sensing the hydraulic pressure that prevails in the master brake cylinder. In order to provide a safe fallback mode, upon failure of the high-pressure accumulator, the wheel brakes are acted upon by hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic pump according to the sensor system which detects actuation or according to the pressure sensor. Likewise, provisions are made that upon failure of the pump, hydraulic pressure out of the high-pressure accumulator is applied to the booster chamber according to the sensor system which detects actuation or according to the pressure sensor. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033147 | Multiple Drive for Tracked Running Gear - The invention relates to a tracked running gear, in which two running gears are arranged parallel to one another and each running gear has a longitudinal member ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033148 | Electrical system architecture having high voltage bus - An electrical system architecture is disclosed. The architecture has a power source configured to generate a first power, and a first bus configured to receive the first power from the power source. The architecture also has a converter configured to receive the first power from the first bus and convert the first power to a second power, wherein a voltage of the second power is greater than a voltage of the first power, and a second bus configured to receive the second power from the converter. The architecture further has a power storage device configured to receive the second power from the second bus and deliver the second power to the second bus, a propulsion motor configured to receive the second power from the second bus, and an accessory motor configured to receive the second power from the second bus. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033149 | USB power port in a vehicle dashboard - A vehicle dashboard mounted USB port connected to the vehicle electrical power through a voltage conversion circuit for receiving standard vehicle operating voltage and converting it into standard USB voltage. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033150 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STARTING ENGINE OF AUTOMOBILE USING START-BUTTON - Provided are an apparatus and a method for starting an engine of an automobile using a start-button without a normal car key. In the apparatus and method, it is determined whether plural signals including the start-button are on. A key FOB is requested to transmit its ID, the ID is received from the key FOB, and authentication is performed on the key FOB using the received ID when the signals are on. Power is provided to a starting motor and a driving signal is applied to a motor driver to drive a motor when the key FOB passes authentication. A shaft is driven according to the operation of the motor to operate a steering column and the starting motor is driven to start the engine. A safety member is inserted into a first hole of the shaft to block the shaft from moving and rotating when the engine is started. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033151 | Modularized power supply switch control structure - A modularized power supply switch control structure aims to control a main power system of a power supply. The main power system includes at least one high voltage output unit at a high voltage output end and one low voltage output unit at a rear low voltage output end. A control unit is connected to the high voltage output unit and the low voltage output unit to control start/stop time series of the high voltage output unit and the low voltage output unit so that the high voltage output unit and the low voltage output unit can be started asynchronously. Thus the power supply can output a start voltage at the start instant to meet load requirement. A plurality of power output modules deliver output asynchronously. Hence output current or voltage surge at the start instant can be improved. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033152 | CONTROLLING INRUSH CURRENT FROM A POWER SUPPLY TO A LOAD - Apparatus ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090033153 | SCALABLE DISTRIBUTED REDUNDANCY - A scalable power distribution system for a data center and methods for scaling a power distribution system are described. The scalable power distribution system includes a transformer that is connected to a load at its output. The input of the transformer is connected to two isolation switches. A source is connected to one switch at all times, and the source can be switched without affecting power to the load by synchronizing the two sources at the transformer before switching sources. The load is not de-energized at any time during the transfer process. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033154 | REDUNDANT ISOLATION AND BYPASS OF CRITICAL POWER EQUIPMENT - A redundant power distribution system and a method of providing redundant isolation are described. The system includes a normal operation circuit branch and an external bypass circuit branch, enhanced with a generator bypass connection, both connected to a critical load, the generator bypass circuit branch including a diverse, redundant power source. The normal operation circuit branch delivers power to the critical load during normal operations and the external bypass circuit branch delivers power to the critical load from the redundant power source via the enhanced generator bypass connection during bypass operations. The system also allows the critical load to be electrically isolated from all of or a portion of the normal operation circuit branch. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033155 | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a first power source wiring line (VDD | 2009-02-05 |
20090033156 | EFFICIENT OPERATING POINT FOR DOUBLE-ENDED INVERTER SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for controlling a double-ended inverter system coupled to a first energy source and a second energy source. The method comprises determining a constant power line associated with operation of the double-ended inverter system, the constant power line representing a desired power flow to the second energy source. The method further comprises determining an operating point on the constant power line, the operating point producing a minimum power loss in the double-ended inverter system for a required output current, and modulating the double-ended inverter system using a first voltage command and a second voltage command corresponding to the operating point. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033157 | CYLINDRICAL LINEAR MOTOR - The cylindrical linear motor includes: a stator | 2009-02-05 |
20090033158 | PLANAR PULSE MOTOR, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A planar pulse motor includes a stator and a mover which is arranged opposite to the stator and which has a plurality of coils. The planar pulse motor can drive the mover in a first direction on a horizontal plane and in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction by controlling current flowing in the plurality of coils. The stator has a plurality of raised portions, including a plurality of first raised portions composed by laminating a plurality of layers of members including magnetic materials through which magnetic flux can pass only in the first direction and a plurality of second raised portions composed by laminating a plurality of layers of members including magnetic materials through which magnetic flux can pass only in the second direction, and a plurality of recessed portions through which magnetic flux does not pass in either the first or the second direction. The plurality of raised portions are regularly arranged in a vicinity of each of recessed portions in the first and second directions. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033159 | DC Motor with Dual Commutator Bar Set and Selectable Series and Parallel Connected Coils - A permanent magnet, DC motor especially well adapted for use in power tools, and particularly hand-held, battery powered power tools. The motor includes two sets of armature coils, with each set of coils being coupled to separate sets of commutator bars on an armature. Separate pairs of brushes are used to interface with the two sets of commutator bars. A switching subsystem is controlled either manually by a user engageable switch or automatically by a controller, to connect the two sets of coils in either series or parallel configurations. The series configuration provides a greater efficiency, but with a lower power output than the parallel connection. The parallel connection provides a greater maximum power output from the motor. Thus, the operating characteristics of the tool can be tailored to better meet the needs of a work task, and in a manner than makes most efficient use of available battery power. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033160 | ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A motor includes a stator, a rotor supported by a rotor hub for rotation relative to the stator, and a housing fixedly supporting the stator. The housing rotatably supports the rotor and includes a first end enclosing the stator, the rotor, and the rotor hub and a second end exposing the stator, the rotor, and the rotor hub to define an opening between the rotor and within the rotor hub. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033161 | AIRFLOW COOLING PATTERN FOR BELT-DRIVEN VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATOR - A belt-driven electric machine for a vehicle includes a front housing including at least one front housing opening and a rear housing including at least one rear housing opening. The electric machine further includes at least one fan capable of urging cooling air into the electric machine through the at least one front housing opening and out of the electric machine through the at least one rear housing opening. A method for cooling a belt-driven electric machine for a vehicle includes urging cooling air into the electric machine at substantially the front of the electric machine. The cooling air is flowed substantially rearward in the electric machine, and heat is radiated from the electric machine into the cooling air. At least a first portion of the cooling air is expelled from the rear of the electric machine in a substantially axial direction. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033162 | Variable Inertia Flywheel - The variable inertia flywheel of the present invention is much simpler than prior art variable inertia flywheels and has very few moving parts. Movement of the liquid mass contained within the flywheel body is accomplished by the centrifugal force and friction of the rotating flywheel. The variable inertia flywheel of the present invention comprises a flywheel body with a liquid chamber disposed around the periphery of the flywheel body. The liquid chamber has an outer wall and an inner wall with one or more symmetrically spaced valves attached to a wall within the liquid chamber, and one or more symmetrically spaced external filling holes for filling a liquid into the liquid chamber. The flywheel body also includes a central hub for mounting the flywheel body to a shaft. Optionally, one or more manually adjustable vanes also may be attached by a central pin to the front and rear surfaces of the liquid chamber of the flywheel body. Optionally, the flywheel also may contain more than one concentric liquid chambers, which may be filled with the same or different liquids. The variable inertia flywheel of the present invention is suitable for use in all applications in which flywheels in general are used. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033163 | MOTOR CASE - Provided is a motor case, comprising a body, a pair of endshields disposed on both ends of the body, a cavity formed inside the body, and a pair of flangings extending from the center of the endshields; wherein the flangings extend into the cavity to form a bearing house with two opening ends; and a space is formed between the cavity and the bearing house. The invention has small distance between bearings so as to reduce vibration and noise of a motor, and features a small radial size and volume so as to make the motor case compact and simple. | 2009-02-05 |
20090033164 | WEAR REDUCTION IN FDB BY ENHANCING LUBRICANTS WITH NANOPARTICLES - An embodiment of the invention relates to a spindle motor of a magnetic recording storage device, the spindle motor comprising a fluid dynamic bearing comprising a lubricant comprising at least one of an organic and inorganic nanomaterial. | 2009-02-05 |