A vacuum switching apparatus (2; 22) includes a vacuum envelope (4;24); a fixed contact assembly (6:26) partially within the vacuum envelope; a first movable contact assembly (8;28) partially within the vacuum envelope: a second movable contact assembly (10;30) partially within the vacuum envelope; a first bellows (...

A torque modulating coupling device for operatively linking two shafts has a clutch and a piston disposed in a case. The piston selectively applies force to the clutch in response to hydraulic pressure, and a keyed feature adapted to couple with a corresponding keyed feature associated with at least one of the shaft...

A locking differential mechanism (12) for supplying torque from a driveshaft to a pair of aligned output shafts (26, 28) including a pair of side gears (34, 36), a central driver (52), and a pair of clutch members (62, 64) operatively coupled for rotation with the corresponding one of the pair of side gears (34...

A hybrid switch assembly (50 150 250 350) is provided for a vacuum switch such as for example a vacuum interrupter (2). The vacuum interrupter (2) includes a vacuum envelope (4) a fixed contact assembly (6) partially within the vacuum envelope (4) and a movable contact assembly (8) partially within the vacuum envelo...

A valve manifold includes a first exit port and a second exit port, and a first valve having a first member and a second member movable relative to the first member between a first position and a second position. The first member including a first orifice fluidly connected to the first exit port when the second memb...

A novel method 400, apparatus 500, and system 600 are disclosed for estimating a grade angle and superelevation angle of a road upon which a vehicle 103 is traveling. In one embodiment, the present teachings comprise a method 400 for measuring a quantity of specified vehicle associated parameters, including a grade ...

This invention relates to a clutch driven disc assembly (10) comprises a hub (14) and the annular spring plate (20) fixed to the hub (14). A friction disc assembly (16) is mounted concentric with an axis of rotation (12) of the hub (14) and is rotatably relative to the spring plate (20). A plurality of drive springs...

The present invention provides a vacuum interrupter (100, 100 ") comprising: a housing (1); a static contact (4) accommodated in the housing (1); a moving contact (5) accommodated in the housing (1) , the moving contact being movable so as to be jointed to or separated from the static contact (5); a conductive base ...

A trip assembly (100) is for an electrical switching apparatus (2). The electrical switching apparatus (2) includes a housing (4) separable contacts (6) enclosed by the housing (4) and an operating mechanism (8) for opening and closing the separable contacts (6). The operating mechanism (8) includes a poleshaft (16)...

A flapper valve assembly is provided for venting pressure in a tank. The flapper valve assembly includes a float assembly (10) that is configured to be disposed within a valve housing. The float assembly (10) may have a plurality of guide supports (23,23a) that extend from an end portion of the float assembly. A fla...

A VEHICULAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (10) INCLUDING A CENTRIFUGALLY OPERATED MASTER FRICTION CLUTCH (20) FOR DRIVINGLY COUPLING AN ENGINE (18) TO AN INPUT SHAFT (28) OF A MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION (12). CLOSED LOOP ENGINE SPEED (ES) CONTROL IS UTILIZED TO CONTROL ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH DURING VEHICLE LAUNCH CONDITIONS. ...

A range selection control system for a transmission facilitates safe operation of a power take off. A fluid actuated range piston assembly within a range cylinder moves between low range and high range positions. Range cylinder and range piston assembly define sealed high range and low range chambers. A neutral cy...

This invention relates to an improved fluid controller system (17) to control flow to a steering cylinder (19) comprises a selector valve assembly (41,73) having two operating positions. In a first position ('R') the selector valve (73) permits fluid flow though the main fluid path (53) in the normal manner, as woul...

A gerotor assembly (13) includes a star (14), a ring (12), and an annular plug (18), as well as an o-ring (16). The star (14) defines a center opening (20) of a first diameter which is connectable to a low-pressure fluid reservoir (40). The ring (12) circumscribes the star (14). The ring (12) defines, in conjunction...

A vacuum switch (2;30;50) includes a vacuum envelope (4); a fixed contact assembly (6) partially within the vacuum envelope; and a movable contact assembly (7) partially within the vacuum envelope and movable between a closed position in electrical contact with the fixed contact assembly and an open position spaced ...

An electronic apparatus, such as a meter, includes an enclosure having a first housing portion with an opening and a second front plate portion. Meter circuitry is mounted within the enclosure. The second front plate portion mates with the first housing portion within the opening and forms an interface joint. The ho...

A system and method for controlling the DC voltage provided to a PV inverter (12) is disclosed. A PV system includes a pair of PV array group (14 16) configured to generate a direct current (DC) output from received solar irradiation and a DC to AC power inverter (12) electrically coupled to the pair of PV array gro...

A clutch driven disc assemby (10) includes a hub (14) and an annular spring plate (20) fixed to the hub. A friction disc assembly (16) is Mounted concentric with an axis of rotation of the hub and is rotatably relative to the spring plate. A plurality of drive springs (18) are operably disposed between the spring pl...

A method is provided for shutting down an internal combustion engine (12) in a hybrid vehicle that includes a motor (30) and a generator (32) operatively connected to an engine crankshaft (21). The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor (30) or ...

A vacuum interrupter which comprises a single piece ceramic tube having end members secured to each end thereof to form therewith a vacuum envelope, a fixed contact mounted on a fixed electrode extending through one end member,a moveable contact mounted on a moveable electrode extending through the other end member ...

A fuel vapor venting system for fuel tanks having a saddle-shaped upper wall. A vapor vent valve is disposed entirely within the tank in each vapor dome compartment formed by the upper tank wall. The vent valves are interconnected by a conduit passing under the lowest portion of the upper tank wall and a drain v...

A valve assembly for a high-pressure fluid reservoir includes an isolation valve (12) having a selectively energizable coil (18), an armature (20) that is moveable between a first position when the coil is energized and a second position when the coil is de-energized, and an isolation valve seal (26) coupled to the ...

A fluid device (10) includes a displacement assembly (16) and a balance plate assembly (14) disposed adjacent to the displacement assembly (16). The displacement assembly (16) includes a ring (28) and a rotor (26) disposed in a bore (34) of the ring (28). The ring (28) and rotor (26) cooperatively define a plurality...

DIFFERENTIAL HAVING SELF-ADJUSTING GEARING ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A differential (10) including a gear case (14) that is operatively supported in driven relationship with respect to a drive train and a spider (48) mounted for rotation with the gear case (14). The spider (48) includes at least one pair of cro...

This invention relates to a gear system in particular transmission gear system having reduced surface roughness, comprising, a first gear (12) having a first set of teeth (20) with a first surface finish thereon represented by a first composite RMS roughness (a) and having a first lubrication film thickness ratio (L...

A locking differential for a vehicle includes a rotatable housing and a differential mechanism supported in the housing. The differential mechanism includes a pair of clutch members wherein each of the clutch members presents an inwardly directed face. Each face includes a groove disposed in spacing relationship wit...

A locking differential for a vehicle includes a rotatable housing and a differential mechanism supported in the housing. The differential mechanism includes a pair of clutch members wherein each of the clutch members presents an inwardly directed face. Each face includes a groove disposed in spacing relationship wit...

A locking differential assembly includes a differential case defining an axis of rotation and a gear chamber. A first side gear is at a first end of the differential case. A second side gear is at a second end of the differential case opposite the first end for selectable rotation relative to the differential case. ...

A valve configured for use with a fuel tank can have a floating main valve housed within a valve body. The valve body can define a first port fluidly connected to the fuel tank a second port fluidly connected to a tank venting system of the fuel tank and a third port fluidly connected to the filler neck. The solenoi...

A differential comprises a first side gear and a second side gear facing the first side gear. A pinion gear set can be between the first side gear and the second side gear. A cam plate comprises a ramped side facing a ramped side of the first side gear. A first lock plate comprises a first side abutting a second sid...

A selectively lockable differential comprising a plurality of torque sensitive pins an outer housing a first side gear comprising first gear teeth a second side gear comprising second gear teeth a pinion shaft two pinion gears rotationally coupled to the pinion shaft each pinion gear comprising pinion gear teeth cou...

A contact assembly (100 200 300 400 500 600) for a vacuum switching apparatus (2) includes a contact member (102 202 302 402 502 602) and a reinforcing member (104 204 304 404 504 604) adapted to structurally reinforce the contact member (102 202 302 402 502 602). The contact member (102 202 302 402 502 602) include...

A valve assembly is provided that is suitable for use in a fuel fill line. The valve assembly may include a housing having a flange that surrounds the housing. A weld foot can be molded over at least a portion of the flange. A lip seal may be disposed between the flange and the weld foot. The lip seal includes a fir...

A system and method for optimizing current filtering in a motor soft starter is disclosed. A motor soft starter includes a circuit having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of an AC motor with the circuit being operable in a ramping mode and a bypass mode so as to con...

A valve assembly is provided for venting pressure in a fuel tank. The valve assembly includes a float member that is movable between a first position and a second position. A flexible seal is supported on the float member. The valve assembly also includes a valve port that may define an orifice and a closure surface...

A flow control valve includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet a fluid outlet a first work port and a second work port. The housing defines a spool bore and a pilot spool bore. A main stage spool is disposed in the spool bore. A pilot stage spool is disposed in the pilot spool bore. The pilot stage spool is in ...

A system for measuring current includes a current monitoring system comprises a current sensor configured to sense a first current passing through a conductor and a voltage conversion device coupled to the current sensor and configured to receive a second current from the current sensor and convert the second curren...

A mounting system for a differential comprising a cross shaft a first stub shaft a second stub shaft and a yoke. The cross shaft comprises a long axis and a passageway through the cross shaft perpendicular to the long axis the passageway comprising a first hole and a second hole. The first stub shaft comprises a lon...

A fluid pressure vessel has a chamber with an inlet and outlet with a nested primary and secondary filter bag disposed such that the primary bag communicates exclusively with the inlet and flow through the primary bag flows through the secondary bag before the outlet. The primary bag is disposed in a first rigid por...

A grade vent valve assembly (20) includes a float (42) moveable between a lowered position and a raised position. A lever 48 is coupled to the float 42 at a first end (58) of the lever (48). The lever (48) pivots about a fulcrum spaced from the first end (58) in response to movement of the float (42) between the rai...

A hydraulic coupling (10) for use in a vehicle drive train having a fluid path (48) which extends between the housing (12) of the hydraulic coupling (10) and a coupling mechanism (30). The fluid path (48) includes a first aperture (50) formed in the housing (12) with a first diameter and a longitudinal axis (A), as ...

A synchronizer includes a hub with booster ramps synchronizer cones synchronizer rings and a slide sleeve. The slide sleeve has a gear on an inner surface that is engageable with the synchronizer cones and the hub. The slide sleeve includes a slot. An inner lock contains the synchronizer rings causing the synchroniz...

A vent valve assembly (10) at least partially disposed within an interior of a fuel tank (12) is provided. The vent valve assembly (10) comprises a housing (20), a first venting orifice (26), a float (24) configured to close the first venting orifice (26) when the level of fuel in the housing (20) reaches a pre...

A cam member (14) for a vehicle differential (10) includes a cam surface (14a) made of a high durability alloy and a clutch surface (14b) made of a high density magnetic alloy. The cam surface (14a) and the clutch surface (14b) can either be formed into a single component or as separate components that are mechanica...

A pump control assembly for controlling a variable displacement hydraulic pump includes a spool mounted within a valve block. The spool is configured to move between a first and a second position within the valve block so as to selectively control the displacement of the attached pump. The pump control assembly furt...

A filtration unit contains a plurality of filter housings each filter housing having a cylindrical shell with a lower port an upper port and a filter element. The lower and upper ports direct fluid through the filter housing in a first direction during a filtering cycle and direct fluid through the filter housing in...

Disclosed is an exemplary method for optimizing vehicle performance. The method includes determining an optimized drive torque for maximizing vehicle fuel economy and detecting a driver requested drive torque. A determination is made on whether the driver requested drive torque is performance related or safety relat...

A fluid level detection system (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) includes a fluid reservoir (15; 15A, 15B, 15C; 15D; 15E, 15F, 15G, 15H; 115) defining a cavity (60; 160) for holding fluid therein. A fluid level sensor (12; 12A, 12B, 12C; 12D, 12E, 12F; 12G, 12H, 12I, 12J; 112) is mounted to the fluid reservoir. The soleno...

A power flow regulator (80;82) includes a plurality of bi-directional DC-DC converters (30,32,34;60,62,64), each of said converters comprising a first input (44;74), a second input (46;76), a first output (48;84) and a second output (50;86); and a capacitor (52;78) electrically connected between the first and sec...

A charging assembly (200) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus such as a circuit breaker (102). The circuit breaker (102) includes a housing (104) separable contacts (106) and an operating mechanism (108) for opening and closing the separable contacts (106). The charging assembly (200) includes a stored...

A circuit breaker terminal lug cover (1) is structured to mechanically secure to a circuit breaker terminal lug (2) and protect the terminal lug from degradation or corrosion. The terminal lug includes a number of terminal lug screws (5) capable of securing a number of cables to the circuit breaker (3). The terminal...

An electrical switching apparatus (2;50) includes separable contacts (10) an operating mechanism (16) structured to open and close the separable contacts and a trip mechanism (14) cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. The trip mechanism includes a trip latch (4) and an arc cha...

A trip latch assembly (100) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus (2) such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker operating mechanism (8) includes a pole shaft (10). The trip latch assembly (100) includes a trip latch (102) pivotably coupled to the circuit breaker housing and being movable between a l...

A gear pump for power generation comprises a first rotor and a second rotor in a case. The first rotor comprises a first plurality of radially spaced teeth wherein the first plurality of radially spaced teeth wrap around the first rotor helically in a clockwise direction and wherein at a first position the first plu...

A poppet valve assembly includes a body having a first axial end portion and a second axial end portion. The first axial end portion includes a tapered surface adapted for sealing engagement with a valve seat. The second axial end portion defines a metering orifice. The body defines a passage that includes an ope...

A clutch assembly (10) configured for use with a supercharger (12) comprises a first shaft (18) having a longitudinal axis (36); a pulley (24) connected to the first shaft (18); a clutch rotor (26) connected to the first shaft (18); a clutch armature (28) unconnected to the first shaft (18); and a clutch coil (30) s...

A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel tank and an evaporative emission control system. The evaporative emissions control system is configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor. The evaporative emissions control system further includes a manifo...

A pressure plate comprises a stepped groove comprising a first seat wider than a second seat, the second seat at a greater depth in to the pressure plate than the first seat. A fulcrum ring can be flipped between a first position and a second position. The fulcrum ring comprises a stepped profile complementary to th...

A control device (20) for controlling a speed of a hydraulic motor (22) includes a housing (26) defining a first void (28). A speed valve (30) is disposed within the first void (28) and is moveable between a first speed valve position (98) and a second speed valve position (100). The first void (28) includes a speed...

An assembly (10) is provided that integrates a jet pump (44 144) with a liquid trap to drain liquid fuel from vapor flow such as vapor vented from a fuel tank (22). The assembly includes a housing (12) that has a liquid trap (20) configured to trap liquid carried in vapor flowing through the housing. A jet pump (44 ...

A vent valve assembly includes a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component, as well as a first valve and a second valve. The first, second, and third housing components are configured to assemble together along one directional axis with the second housing component, the first...

A pneumatic expander brake/clutch having a first power transmission member as a drum with an annular friction surface on the outer periphery. Arcuate backing block segments are circumferentially closely spaced and adjacent about the drum friction surface. The backing blocks have brake friction pads on the radially i...

A method of controlling an engine 20 having a mechanically driven supercharger 24 supplying a flow of air to the engine 20 includes defining a steady state operating condition in which the engine 20 normally operates within efficiently. An engine 20 parameter is monitored to determine if the engine 20 is operatin...

A method includes energizing a solenoid valve of a hydraulic control system according to a predetermined timing schedule to move a valve member of the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is operatively connected to the switching component by a fluid control passage such as a passage in an engine block to deliver pres...

The interface panel (102) has a bezel (104) extending around a perimeter of the interface panel (102). The interface panel has a light source (106) for generating a light. The interface panel has a light diffuser (108) coupled to the light source (106)and configured to distribute the light generated by the light sou...

A nanocomposite composition (10) includes a polymer (14) and a barrier component (16) sufficiently dispersed within the polymer (14) so as to define a tortuous path (36) within the polymer (14). The barrier component (16) includes a nano-constituent (24) including a plurality of layers (18) and a macro-constituent (...

A hydraulic circuit architecture for use in a drive circuit having a hydraulic pump for driving a load is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit architecture includes a flow control valve for controlling a hydraulic fluid flow rate supplied from the hydraulic pump to the load. The hydraulic circuit architecture also inclu...

A hydraulic circuit architecture (100) for a work vehicle (50) includes a pump (102) a work circuit (300) a propel circuit (400 108) and a circuit selector (206 208 210 212). The work circuit (300) is connected to an actuator for driving a work component of the work vehicle. The propel circuit (400 108) includes a m...

A valve for distributing fluids includes a housing (14), a bobbin (18) disposed within the housing having a bore (32) , a coil (59) disposed on the bobbin wall, and an armature (12) disposed within the bore of the bobbin. The armature includes a point region (54) and a main body (48) that is integral to the poi...

A solenoid valve module (10) includes a first solenoid valve (14A) having a first solenoid portion (16A) and a first valve body (18A) and a second solenoid valve (14B) having a second solenoid portion (16B) and a second valve body (18B). The first valve body (18A) and the second valve body (18B) are integrally ...

A method for controlling a boom assembly (20) includes providing a boom assembly having an end effector (38). The boom assembly includes an actuator (22, 34) in fluid communication with a flow control valve. A desired coordinate of the end effector of the boom assembly is converted from Cartesian space to actua...

A supercharger is provided that includes a housing having a first end and a second end. The housing may at least partially define a chamber and may include at least one rotor disposed within the chamber. The supercharger includes an inlet port proximate the first end of the housing and an outlet port proximate ...

A hydraulic drive system for driving a load includes a drive shaft; first and second hydraulic pumps driven by the drive shaft, and a control system that operates the hydraulic drive system in a plurality of modes including: a) a first mode where the second hydraulic pump pumps hydraulic fluid from a supply line to ...

An apparatus such as for a solenoid valve assembly includes a substantially annular flux collector (12) that has a first arced portion (10) and at least one additional arced portion (14). The first arced portion and the at least one additional arced portion are cooperatively configured to interlock with one another ...

A injection system (20, 120) includes an injector (34, 134), first valve (36, 136), second valve (40, 140), and pressure sensing device (44, 144). In an embodiment, first valve (36, 136) is in communication with an injector outlet (74, 174, 274) and includes a closed position for at least partially stopping flu...

An electronically triggered locking differential includes a differential ease, at least one pinion gear and a pair of side gears. A clutch pack is disposed between one of the side gears and the differential case and retards relative rotation between the differential case and the side gear. A cam member is dispos...

ABSTRACT BELLOWS FOR USE IN VACUUM INTERRUPTERS An improved bellows for use in a vacuum interrupter includes a plurality of corrugations extending along a central axis, with each convolution including a convolution element (20) and a support element (24). Each convolution element has a convolution length (28) a...

A venting valve (10) comprises a cover (20) including a flow path (26) in fluid communication with an evaporative emissions system (16) and a liquid discriminating and vapor permeable membrane (22) connected to the cover (20). At least a portion of the outer surface of the membrane (22) comprises a plurality of a...

A dual rotor force transmitting assembly (10) includes a powerhead assembly (28) having a spring housing (36) a plurality of first spring sets (42a) that generate a braking force for a first rotor (14a) and a plurality of second spring sets (42b) that generate a braking force for a second rotor (14b). Using separate...

An inflatable coupling component tube 12 for a fluid- operated brake or clutch includes an elongated, generally tubular-shaped structure 24 of predetermined length having two ends 26a, 26b and a joint 28 between the two ends 26a, 26b that closes the tube 12 to form a generally toroidal-shaped cavity 30. A coupl...

A pressure-sensing hose assembly and method of its use are disclosed. In an example aspect, the pressure sensing hose assembly includes a hose assembly including a hose having first and second conductive layers and a circuit electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers of the hose assembly. The c...

A method of controlling an engine 20 includes manipulating a wastegate 76 to maintain the operation of the turbocharger 24 within an optimum operating range. A combustion air bypass valve 70 is manipulated between an open position and a closed position to create a negative pressuee differential across a supercharger...

A method of assembling a pressure sensing module (15) includes affixing a pressure sensor unit (30) to an alignment tool (100) aod indexing the alignment tool (100) to a circuit board (28). After the pressure sensor unit (30) is attached to the circuit board (28), a seal plate (40) is indexed thereto. A locator...

A solar powered generator (100) has thermoelectric elements adjacent to and below solar cells. Concentrated sunlight is provided. A heat sink (104), which can be variable in temperature or efficiency, is in contact with the cold junction (108) of the thermoelectric device (103). The thermal resistivity is design...

An electric power distribution system (2) is used with an electric power source (4). The electric power distribution system includes a first device (6) exchanging first electric power with the electric power source. The first device exchanges the first electric power with a plurality of second devices (8) and meters...

A volumetric expander (20) configured to transfer a working fluid and generate useful work includes a housing. The housing includes an inlet port (24) configured to admit relatively high pressure working fluid and an outlet port (26) configured to discharge to a relatively low pressure working fluid. The expander al...

An electronically actuated locking differential for an automotive vehicle includes a gear case a pair of side gears disposed within the gear case and operatively adapted for rotation with a corresponding pair of axle half shafts and a lock plate disposed within the gear case and operably associated with one of the s...

A fuel system (10) includes a fuel tank (14), a fill head (16), a vapor canister (18), and a valve assembly (12). The fill head (16) is in fluid communication with the fuel tank (14). Fluid (F) flows from the fill head (16) to the fuel tank (14). The vapor canister (18) is configured for absorbing vapor (V) ther...

A transmission includes a countershaft a splitter section having an input shaft and a clutch that couples the input shaft to the countershaft a main transmission assembly having a main shaft and a main transmission clutch the main shaft coupled to the countershaft via the main transmission clutch a range gear assemb...

A system for operating a dual clutch transmission including launch/creep controller shift logic and a clutch control assembly. The shift logic is configured to intercept a torque command including a target clutch torque from the launch/creep controller as it transmits the target clutch torque to the clutch assemb...

The present application relates to a drivetrain for a motor vehicle comprising an automated mechanical transmission (12) having an input shaft (28), an output shaft (30), a counter shaft (32) and at least two selectively engageable gear sets disposed between the countershaft and the output shaft. In order to ass...

An improved cable assembly includes at least a first elongated signal-carrying cable and a protector that comprises an elongated covering apparatus that is connected with the signal-carrying cable. The covering apparatus comprises a resilient portion having a number of corrugations. The signal-carrying cable is r...

Systems and methods for detecting degradation and failures includ types of failures in a hose assembly are disclosed. One system includes a hose degradation monitoring circuit having a hose assembly including a hose having first and second conductive layers and a degradation monitoring circuit configured to detect a...

A nozzle is provided, including an orifice portion, an exit and a trumpet portion. The orifice portion includes an orifice diameter. The exit allows for a fluid to exit the nozzle. The trumpet portion is located between the orifice portion and the exit, where an outer surface of the trumpet portion is angled outw...

An input circuit (20) includes an interface (26) structured to output a logic signal (28) from an alternating current signal (22) of a pair of elongated conductors (24). A load (30) is switchable to the elongated conductors. A processor (32) outputs (35) a control signal (34) to switch the load to the elongated c...

An improved overload relay includes a number of current transformers that draw power from a circuit it protects in order to evaluate the circuit and also to power itself. The overload relay advantageously includes a visual indicator that includes an LED that is able to provide a visual indication of a status of t...

An improved overload relay (4) includes a number of current transformers (28A, B, C) that draw power from a circuit it protects to power itself. The current transformers charge a capacitor (36) which powers a processor (44) and which can energize a solenoid (52) to initiate the interruption of the circuit. The ov...

An isolation valve (20) includes a flow restrictor (50) disposed in a passage (56) and having a piston (52) with a first orifice (49) and a depressurization valve (50a) with a second orifice (50b). The valve (20) also includes a solenoid valve assembly (40) having a coil (46) that is selectively energized by a signa...

An isolation valve (1) has an electrically- actuated solenoid valve (32), at least one port (14 ) having a port extension (14a), and a sensor assembly (13) coupled to the port extension (14a). The sensor assembly (13) includes a printed circuit board (40), an integrated circuit (44) disposed on the circuit board (40...

A drive circuit may include a SUPPLY that outputs a first voltage potential, an energy storage device that outputs a second voltage potential, and a LOAD. Switches control the flow of current through the LOAD in a flow direction or in a direction opposite to the flow direction. The first or second voltage potenti...

A system and method for detecting high resistance ground faults in a power distribution system is disclosed. A fault detection and protection system is provided that includes a plurality of current sensors to measure current on the three phase output of the converter inverter arrangement of the power distribution sy...

A system for measuring soft starter current includes a current monitoring system including a controller and a current transfer device that includes a first thyristor and a first conductor coupled to the first thyristor and configured to convey a first current flowing through the first thyristor wherein the first cur...

To achieve flow demands for high flow services, a hydraulic system shares a flow between a hydraulic transformer and one or more hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic transformer is in selective fluid communication with the pumps and actuates a first load. A second load is driven by an actuator in selective fluid communic...

A valve assembly is provided for venting pressure in a fuel tank. The valve assembly includes a housing that defines a passage and a valve seat provided at one end of the passage. A float assembly is disposed within the housing. The float assembly includes a flexible membrane seal that seals against the valve seat w...

A method of forming a wear-resistant coating (14) on a metal substrate (12) includes depositing a metal alloy onto the metal substrate (12) to form a cladding (16), rough finishing the cladding (16) to thereby provide the cladding (16) with an average roughness, Ra, of from about 50 micro-inches to about 150 mic...

A system and method for detecting incipient mechanical motor faults by way of current noise cancellation is disclosed. The system includes.a controller configured to detect indicia of incipient mechanical motor faults. The controller further includes a processor programmed to receive a baseline set of current d...

The present disclosure provides a method of assembling and disassembling a hydraulic cylinder. In addition it provides a hydraulic cylinder that includes a modular intermediate head construction that enable the assembly thereof between two adjacent pistons without removing the piston from the piston rod. ...

A secondary disconnect assembly (100) is for electrically connecting and disconnecting accessories to an electrical switching apparatus (2) such as a power circuit breaker (2). The secondary disconnect assembly (100) includes a terminal block assembly (200) comprising a mounting member (212) at least one terminal bl...

A system (40) includes a first powered apparatus (42) having a first analog signal (16) with a fundamental frequency (?o); and a second apparatus (44) providing load diagnostics or power quality assessment of the first apparatus (42) from a second digital signal (If(n)). The second apparatus (44) includes an inpu...

A valve assembly 20 is disclosed for controlling fluid flow between two reservoirs 12 and 18. The valve assembly 20 includes a relief valve 28 arranged inside the housing 22 and configured to open a first fluid flow path 38 when the first reservoir 12 is above a first predetermined pressure value. The valve assembly...

A secondary disconnect assembly (110) is for an electrical switching apparatus (2). The secondary disconnect assembly (110) includes a terminal block assembly (200) comprising a mounting member (202) including a number of protrusions (204 206) and a cradle assembly (300) coupled to the mounting member (202) and bein...

An isolation valve (10) has a housing (11) having a vent path (12) and a sealing member (14) that opens and closes the vent path (12). The scaling member (14) is driven by a motor (16) via a gear arrangement (18) that links the scaling member (14) with the motor (16). The motor (16) drives the gear arrangement (18) ...

A retaining clip (100) is for a vacuum interrupter (2). The vacuum interrupter (2) includes a tubular ceramic member (10) a tubular shield member (30) and a pair of separable contacts (4). The shield member (30) is disposed internal with respect to the ceramic member (10). The separable contacts (4) are disposed int...

A locking differential includes an annular center cam member freely rotatably supported within an annular central driver member without the use of any keying device, such as a snap ring, thereby to simply the construction and assembly of the differential, and to reduce cost. The center cam member is longitudina...

A valve assembly is provided that has a valve body (30) defining first and second valve seats (34, 36) and a fluid chamber (32) between the valve seats. The valve assembly includes a first valve (18) that has an extension portion (58) and a plug portion (54) . The plug portion (54) is configured to be selective...

A fuel vapor emission system for small engine gas tank (10) which does not require redesign or retooling for manufacturing of the tank. A new filler tube (14) has the lower end positioned (d) to cause fuel to rise repidly in the tube before the tank is full, signaling the operator to stop refueling and maintain a va...

A method of controlling a hydraulic circuit having a pump, a hydraulic actuator, and a control valve disposed between the pump and hydraulic actuator is disclosed. The method includes selectively placing the hydraulic circuit between a work mode and a work standby mode based upon the relationship between the hydraul...

A valve assembly includes a valve housing (80) defining a service passage (94) a first bore (98) in fluid communication with the service passage a first passage (120) a second bore (100) in communication with the service passage and a second passage (130). The first bore has an inlet portion (114) a first service po...

A contact assembly (6 , 8) for use in a vacuum switch (2) includes an electrode stem (10, 22) and a contact (12 , 24) coupled to an end portion (14, 26) of the electrode stem via a threaded fastener (16 , 28) which threadingly engages a threaded portion (18 , 30) of the electrode stem.

A valve body comprises an inner compartment extending along a longitudinal axis from a second end portion towards a first end portion. First second and third fluid ports in to the valve body are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second fluid port is between the third and the first fluid port. A fourth flui...

A sensor (10, 110) for measuring a level (12, 112) of a fluid (14, 114) includes a member (16,116) and a bobbin (20,120) defining a cavity (22, 122) therethrough and configured for receiving the member (16,116). The sensor (10,110) also includes at least one inductive coil (18, 118) wound to the bobbin (20, 120),...

A linking assembly (300) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker (200). The linking assembly (300) includes a hatchet (302) having first and second edges (304,306) and an arcuate portion (308) extending therebetween. The hatchet (302) moves between a latched position in which ...

A method for monitoring operation of a solenoid valve having an armature and a poppet coupled to the armature includes the steps of energizing a coil in the valve to generate a current signature reflecting current vs. time, detecting a first inflection point in the current signature, wherein the first inflection poi...

A direct current arc chute (200) includes a ferromagnetic base (202) having first and second ends (204 206); first and second ferromagnetic side members (208 210) disposed from the respective first and second ends; a third ferromagnetic member (212) disposed from the base intermediate the side members and having an ...

A differential comprising a gear case a side gear an actuator and a collar. The gear case comprising a central axis and recesses. The side gear configured to rotate around the central axis. The side gear comprising radially outward extending locking members comprising side gear segments separated by plural grooves. ...

An assembly (16, 216) mountable to a fuel tank (11, 210) and connectable to a carbon canister (17) includes a housing (18, 118, 218) defining an internal cavity (32, 132, 232). A vapor vent valve (36) is configured to permit fluid communication from the fuel tank through the vapor vent valve from an inlet (38) to an...

A valve assembly (12) for a tank (14) of a vehicle and a method (1000) of creating a vacuum are disclosed. A valve body (30) defines a cavity (32) and an outlet (36) in fluid communication with the cavity (32) for venting the tank (14). The assembly (12) also includes a seat (38) disposed in the cavity (32) of the v...

A composition for coating a surface of an electrical contact includes a polymer matrix comprising elastomer, at least one nano-particle material, and crosslinker.

The present disclosure relates to fault detection, isolation and reconfiguration schemes, architectures and methods for use in electrohydraulic actuation systems for construction equipment. In one embodiment, a supervisory controller adapted to interface with a main controller of the construction vehicle is provided...

An electrode assembly (70) for a circuit breaker (10) is provided. The electrode assembly (70) includes a conductive assembly (90) and a heat transfer assembly (200). The conductive assembly (90) includes a stem portion (92) and a contact portion (94). The heat transfer assembly (200) includes a number of elongated ...

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An interlock assembly (200) is provided for a circuit breaker charging assembly (100). The charging assembly (100) includes a cam shaft (102), a latch mechanism, such as a D-shaft (104), a latch assembly (106), and a charging handle (120). The charging handle (120) pivots the cam shaft (102). The D-shaft (104) ...

A load conductor (100) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker (200). The circuit breaker (200) includes a housing (202) having a number of recesses (204,206). The load conductor (100) includes first and second opposing sides (102,104), an intermediate portion (106) extending ...

A parasitic power supply derives power from its proximity to an electrical power conductor. The power supply includes a transformer having a coil disposed on a core structured to be disposed parallel to the power conductor. The coil has a voltage induced by current flowing in the power conductor. A voltage regulatin...

A method of propelling a vehicle with a hybrid mode and a hydrostatic mode includes determining if a current propulsion mode is hybrid and if a selected mode is hydrostatic. A first transition mode is entered if the selected mode is hydrostatic and the current mode is hybrid. An engine pump displacement target is se...

A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter couple...

A valve assembly (10) for a tank (12) of a vehicle is disclosed. A valve body (16) is adapted to be attached to the tank (12). A seat (22) is disposed inside the valve body (16) and defines an outlet (28) for venting the tank (12). A float (38) is disposed inside the valve body (16) and is movable between a first po...

A locking differential for a vehicle includes a rotatable housing and a differential mechanism supported in the housing. The differential mechanism includes a pair of clutch members wherein each of the clutch members presents an inwardly directed face. Each face includes a groove disposed in spacing relationship wit...

An insert for a fuel vapor valve traps liquid fuel and prevent the fuel from leaking out of the valve. The insert includes a tube and a skirt disposed around the tube. The skirt seals against a portion of the fuel vapor valve, such as against an inner wall of a valve port or on a top portion of the valve to act as a...

A system and method for controlling an AC motor drive includes a control system programmed with an algorithm configured to optimize operation of the motor drive. Specifically the control system is programmed to input an initial voltage frequency command to the drive. The initial voltage frequency command includes a ...

The present disclosure relates to a simplified roots-type blower having an improved sound signature. The roots-type blower includes a rotor bore housing having a molded, one-piece polymeric construction. The rotor bore housing defines a first rotor bore and a second rotor bore. The rotor bore housing also defines a ...

A gear train (10) is provided that includes at least one side gear (12) comprising a helical face gear and a plurality of helical pinions (14) in meshing engagement with the helical face gear. The gear train (10) may further include an absorber (16) configured to provide an axial force on at least one of the plu...

An exemplary hydraulic system (10) includes a plurality of digital valves (40, 70, 86, 100) each valve fluidly connectable to a corresponding hydraulic load (26,28,30). The digitals valves are operable to fluidly connect the corresponding hydraulic load to a pressure source (12). The hydraulic system further inc...

A device for controlling the motion of a fluid actuator which includes an electrically operated control valve that controls the flow of a pressurized fluid to and from the fluid actuator in response to signals generated by an actuator controller which uses an on-board, user programmable microprocessor where the u...

A hydraulic coupling for use in a vehicle drivetrain to couple a pair of rotary members and includes a coupling mechanism supported in a casing and that is operable to couple the pair of rotary members together. A piston is responsive to pressurized fluid generated by a pump to move between first and second position...

A hydraulic pump radiant noise reduction method for a forklift or other work machine is disclosed. The method includes initiating a noise control algorithm that is enabled during periods when the displacement of the hydraulic pump remains in the zero displacement position and an operator is not demanding flow from a...

A method of combining outputs of a plurality of fluid pumps includes receiving an input signal from an input device. The input signal is adapted to control a function of a work vehicle. An actuation signal is sent to a first direction control device of a first actuator assembly. The first actuator assembly is in sel...

A fuel inlet valve (10) for a fuel tank includes a flange (16) that is attachable to the fuel tank and a first aperture and a second aperture formed in the flange. The fuel inlet valve (10) also includes a fuel valve (20b) associated with the first aperture and a fill pipe nipple (20c) associated with the first aper...

A coupling assembly for use in transmitting force includes a housing which at least partially encloses a rotatable disc. The housing has a plate portion with an annular force transmitting surface which is engagable with the rotatable disc. A cooling fluid channel is at least partially defined by a side of the pla...

A dual sided connector block (10) for a solenoid (12) is provided which may be used in multiple designs. The dual sided connector block (10) includes a base (26), a first terminal insertion slot (34) on a first side (28) of the base (26), a second terminal insertion slot (36) on the second side (30) of the base...

A fluid device includes a variable swashplate adapted for movement between a first position and a second position. A control piston is adapted to selectively move the variable swashplate between the first and second positions. A control valve is in fluid communication with the control piston. The control valve in...

A fluid circuit (10) includes a tank (14) for holding fluid (15), a hydraulic device (24) having a predetermined load configuration, and a pump (12) for delivering the fluid (15) under pressure to the hydraulic device (24). Sensors (18A-D. 19A-C) measure at least one of a supply pressure (Ps), a tank pressure ...

An air pressure regulator outlet filter for an Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) tire includes a filter body to be attached to a housing of an air regulator of the AMT tire. The housing has a cavity to be in fluid communication with an air outlet of the regulator. The cavity is also in fluid communication with a t...

A tire air intake filter includes a housing to be attached to a sidewall of an Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) pneumatic tire. The housing has a cavity to be in fluid communication with an atmospheric air inlet of a regulator for the AMT tire. A filtration media is to block contaminants from entering the cavity ...

A fluid coupling (10) includes a body (12) defining a passageway (14), a valve member (26) that is selectively movable between a closed position and an open position, and an interface (66) at which the body (12) is connectable to a complementary coupling (10A). An interlock system (124) is configured to permit ...

A sensor for measuring fluid level is provided that includes a float, which may be steel or another material that affects magnetic flux. The sensor further includes a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the float. The housing may be, but need not be, tubular, and the cavity may be cylindrical. At le...

Reciprocally moving an output rod mounted to a force transfer member includes applying hydraulic pressure to a first piston and cylinder device to operate the first piston and cylinder device in compression to move the force transfer member in a first direction; applying hydraulic pressure to a second piston and cyl...

A charging assembly (100) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker (200). The charging assembly (100) includes a compression arm (102) and a charging cam (128). The compression arm (102) includes a pivot (104) and first and second legs (106,108) extending outwardly from the piv...

A solenoid-actuated valve assembly (18) includes a valve body (38) defining a supply port (20) in communication with a fluid supply (12), an upper or first chamber (42), a lower or second chamber (56) in communication with the first chamber (42), a first valve seat (46), and a control port (20) in fluid communica...

The present invention provides for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism opening assembly wherein the toggle assembly stop/kicker pin has been separated into a kicker pin and a stop pin. By separating the functions of the stop/kicker pin into separate pins, the kicker pin may now be located at th...

A pump system includes a closed loop fluid circuit and an open loop fluid circuit. The closed loop fluid circuit includes a motor for rotating a first component connected to the closed loop fluid circuit. A closed loop pump drives the motor up to a first maximum rotational speed. The open loop fluid circuit includes...

A fluid condition and level sensor (12, 112) is provided that includes a solenoid body (20, 120), a coil (30, 130), and an armature (44, 144) surrounded by the coil. The solenoid body defines an armature chamber (42, 142) in which the armature is movable in response to energizing of the coil. The sensor is mount...

A system and method for measuring voltage of a medium to high voltage line conductor is disclosed. The system includes an electrical insulator having a surface and an edge, the surface having an opening therein to allow passage of a line conductor therethrough in a direction generally perpendicular to the surface...

An assembly (10) comprises a manifold (24) and a valve (12). The manifold (24) has a portion defining a bore (50) having a first end and a second end. The valve (12) is at least partially disposed within the manifold (24) and includes a coil (20) configured to generate a magnetic field; a bobbin (18) configured to h...

A fuel vapor vent valve assembly (20) includes an anti-triekle valve (34) having a casing (36) defining a first cavity (38). A movable element (56) is disposed within the first cavity (38). The casing (36) defines a lower dynamic vapot passage (48) in fluid communication with an interior of a fuel tank (22). A co...

A method (300) of manufacturing a valve assembly (11, 111, 211) for a fuel tank (14) includes forming (302) a valve housing (10, 110, 210) with a recess (16, 116, 216) that is sized to retain a component (22, 122, 222) inserted into the recess. The component is detectable by a sensor (42) located outside of the fuel...

An exhaust treatment system has an SCR reactor following a LNT. Syn gas is used to regenerate the LNT. In one embodiment, an ammonia source separate from the LNT is provided. In another embodiment, the system is provided with first and second LNTs and one or more SCRs downstream of the LNTs. Control strategies are a...

A flap actuator (10) is provided for controlling movement of a flap (18) on a wing (12) of an aircraft. The flap actuator (10) includes a housing (124) having a leading end and a trailing end. A ball nut (92) is rotatably supported in the housing (124) . A motor (32) has a rotatable drive shaft that is rotatabl...

A method and apparatus for detecting and compensating for pressure transducer errors includes a valve for regulating operation of a hydraulic device, a pressure transducer for detecting a pressure output from the valve, and a microprocessor comprising logic for computing a pressure measurement error of the pres...

A bleed valve assembly (20) includes a control assembly (22) having a fluid inlet (36a) and a fluid outlet (36b). The control assembly defines a fluid passageway (38) in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. An electromechanical valve (28) is engaged with the control assembly. The electr...

A valve system is provided including a first valve having a first inlet port and a first exit port. The first valve is moveable between a first position, in which the first inlet port is fluidly connected to the first exit port, and a second position, in which the first inlet port is substantially fluidly disconnect...

A small engine fuel system includes a vent valve configured to be disposed within a tank having at least a portion of a filler pipe defined therein. The filler pipe includes an upper portion configured to receive a fluid and a lower portion located at a predetermined depth in the tank, where the predetermined d...

A gear set includes a first gear having at least one tooth with a first tooth profile. The first tooth profile may comprise a first segment comprising a first plurality of sections. At least one of the first plurality of sections may have a first profile angle, and at least one of the first plurality of section...

A system and method for controlling an AC motor drive includes a control system programmed with an energy algorithm configured to optimize operation of the motor drive. Specifically, the control system input an initial voltage-frequency command to the AC motor drive based on an initial voltage/frequency (V/Hz) cu...

A gear set [10] is provided including a side gear [14] comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth [50] and a helical pinion [12]. The helical pinion [12] may have at least one helical tooth [20] and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20°. The helical pinion [12] may be configured f...

A differential (10) includes a differential case (50); a side gear (32) comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion (24) configured for meshing engagement with the side gear (32); and a pinion housing (12) configured to support the helical pinion (24). The pinion housing (12) includes a first face (16); a se...

A battery control system (10) for controlling a state of charge of a hybrid vehicle battery (12) includes a detecting arrangement for determining a vehicle operating state or an intended vehicle operating state and a controller (20, 22) for setting a target state of charge level of the battery (12) based on the vehi...

A hydraulic control valve (10) is provided having a solenoid body (18), an energizable coil (22), and an armature (28) positioned adjacent the coil. A valve stem (48) extends from the armature. The coil is energizable to move the armature and the valve stem from a first position to a second position. The valve bo...

The present invention relates to a method of analyzing accuracy of linear sensor output based on a theoretical prediction of the output model. The method comprises steps of: analyzing a statistically significant number of linear sensors to obtain operating profiles at two or more operating conditions; individually t...

A battery control system(10) for hybrid vehicle includes a hybrid powertrain battery(16), a vehicle accessory battery(20),and a prime mover driven generator(22)adapted to charge the vehicle accessory battery (20).A detecting arrangement (26)is configured to monitor the vehicle accessory battery"s state of charge. A ...

A hybrid vehicle powertrain system(10)includes a first prime mover(12),a first prime mover driven power transmission mechanism(16)having a power take-off(18)adapted to drive a vehicle accessory (20),and a second prime mover(14). The second prime mover(14)is operable to drive the power transmission mechanism(16)alone...

An electrical distribution device that includes a terminal for providing a connection to a first conductor, a spring mechanism having a first end that is electrically connected to the terminal, and a second conductor electrically connected to one or more internal components of the device. The spring mechanism has...

An arc plate (100,100") for a circuit breaker arc chute assembly (50) includes first and second portions (102,104) coupled to opposing sidewalls (52,54) of the arc chute assembly (50), first and second ends (106,108), and a throat portion (110) between the first and second portions (102,104) and including an apertur...

A gassing insulator (300) for the arc chute assembly (50) of a circuit breaker (2) includes a number of insulating members (302,304). The arc chute assembly (50) includes first and second opposing sidewalls (102,104), and arc plates (100) having first and second ends (106,108) and first and second legs (102,104). ...

An arc baffle (200,200') for an arc chute assembly (50) of a circuit breaker (2) includes a first baffle member (202) disposed at or about the second end (52) of the arc chute assembly (50) and including a plurality of first venting holes (204), a second baffle member (206) including a plurality of second venting h...

A male coupling that is connectable to and separable from a female threaded coupling (e.g., a female threaded port) is provided. The female threaded coupling includes a sealing surface and a receiving portion sized to receive at least a portion of the male coupling, where the receiving portion has internal thread...

Methods for controlling the net-displacement of a rotary fluid pressure device are disclosed. One of the net-displacement control methods (47) includes obtaining a desired input parameter (23) and a relative position (21) of a first member (43) and a second member (35) of a fluid displacement mechanism. A determ...

A fitting (12) is provided that includes a receptacle having an inner wall forming a female member (14). The inner wall includes a shoulder (44) and a land (42). A male member (16) is received in the female member (14) with a gap therebetween. The male member (16) includes an outwardly opening groove (56). An O-r...

The invention provides methods to control scale formation that utilize microbes and exopolymers and other chemical compounds that they produce. The microbes produce polymers and similarly hat control scale formation. The polymers work via a variety of mechanisms depending on their chemical structures. The polyme...

An arc fault circuit interrupter includes a line terminal, a load terminal, separable contacts electrically connected between the line terminal and the load terminal, and a current sensor structured to sense current associated with the load and flowing between the line terminal and the load terminal and through ...

A rotating display device (6) enables a user to view, in a variety of viewing orientations, a value of an electrical apparatus to which the rotating display device (6) is electrically and mechanically connected. The rotating display device (6) includes a housing having a first half (14) and a second half (16), a ...

A crossbar assist mechanism (100) is for a circuit breaker (2) including a housing (4), a movable contact (10), a stationary contact (12), and an operating mechanism (14). The operating mechanism (14) includes a crossbar (16), a carrier (18) coupled to the crossbar (16), and a movable contact arm (24) which is piv...

A power system for ultraviolet lighting includes a first network transformer structured to be powered from a first medium voltage power source and to output a first low voltage output; and a second network transformer structured to be powered from a second medium voltage power source and to output a second low volta...

A shield is provided for a circuit breaker including a housing, a movable contact, a stationary contact, and an operating mechanism for moving the movable contact into and out of electrical contact with the stationary contact. The operating mechanism includes a crossbar, a biasing member, and a movable contact as...

A clutch disc assembly for a friction torque device has a clutch damper assembly which includes a hub defining an axis of rotation. The damper assembly includes a plurality of cushion elements extending radially outwardly away from the axis of rotation A first friction ring includes a backer plate fixed to the cushi...

A segment of a seal assembly for sealing a higher pressure area from a lower pressure area is disclosed. The segment comprises a radial external surface, a radial internal surface for sealing against a rotating member, a transverse groove for maintaining a pressure around portions of the segment, and one or more pa...

A current transformer (10) comprises a coil (14), a core (12) and a shunt member (16). The core forms a magnetic circuit and has first permeability. At least a portion of the core is encircled by the coil. The shunt member is coupled to the core and has a second permeability. The shunt member is continuous and forms...

A fuel vapor emission system for small engine gas tank which does not require redesign or retooling for manufacturing of the tank. A new filler tube has the lower end positioned to cause fuel to rise rapidly in the tube before the tank is full, signaling the operator to stop refueling and maintain a vapor dome in...

A circuit breaker includes line and load terminals, separable contacts electrically connected between the line and load terminals, and a line neutral pigtail. An operating mechanism including an operating handle is adapted to open and close the contacts. A trip circuit responds to current flowing through the cont...

An outside diameter brush seal assembly (10) is disclosed. The brush seal assembly (10) includes a first static component (16), a second static component (18), and a brush seal (14). The first and second static components (16, 18) may be configured to form a flow path (26) from a first pressure cavity (HP) to a s...

A method of designing rotors for a Roots blower comprising a housing having cylindrical chambers, the housing defining an outlet port (19). The blower includes meshed, lobed rotors (37,39) disposed in the chambers, each rotor including a plurality N of lobes (47,49), each lobe having first (47a,49a) and second (47b,...

A flow regulator (38) includes a body with an aperture into which an inlet (44) and an outlet open. A pin (48) has a bore extending therein and communicating with the outlet. A first aperture, a second aperture and a bypass orifice (58) are spaced longitudinally along the pin and extend there through opening into th...

A self centering, floating brush seal assembly for a machine housing including a seal channel disposed circumferentially about a rotating shaft. The seal channel is typically configured to accommodate a ring seal. The ring seal is removed and a radially floating brush seal is installed in the seal channel but the...

A coupling device (11;111) including a rotatable housing (13,15;113) defining a clutch cavity and a clutch assembly (29;129) disposed therein The housing defines an apply chamber (37;137) and a clutch apply member (39) disposed therein to bias the clutch assembly into engagement.  A source of pressurized fluid for t...

A powertrain system (20) is provided that includes a prime mover (22) and a change-gear transmission (24) having an input (42), at least two gear ratios, and an output (44), The powertrain system (20) also includes a power shunt (27) configured to route power applied to the transmission (24) by one of the input (42)...

A powertrain system(20) is provided that includes a first prime mover(22) and change-gear transmission(24) having a first input shaft(40) and a second input shaft(42). A twin clutch(28) is disposed between the first prime mover(22) and the transmission(24). The twin clutch(28) includes a first main clutch(Cl) positi...

A receptacle for a power circuit includes a receptacle housing, a line terminal structured to receive a voltage including one of a nominal voltage and a greater excessive voltage, a load terminal, a neutral terminal, a load neutral terminal, separable contacts electrically connected between the line and load term...

A receptacle includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, and two trip circuits. A first microprocessor-based trip circuit includes a first output having a first arc fault/ground fault trip signal, and a second output having a periodic pulsed signal. A...

A trip indicator (2) is for a circuit breaker (50) having a housing (52) including first and second openings (54,56), separable contacts (58) and an operating mechanism (60) having an operating handle (62) protruding from the first opening (54). The trip indicator (2) includes a one-piece flag member (4) with a firs...

A brake assembly (50) for slowing rotation of a shaft (30) is provided that includes a first reaction member (52), a second member (54) attached to and a moveably separated from the first reaction member (52) by a resilient strap (56), and a rotor (58) rotatably driven by and slideably disposed on the shaft (30). Th...

A rotary blower rotor (39) includes a rotor body having a corrosion-resistant coating (63) covering the rotor body. An abradable coating (61) covers at least a portion of the corrosion-resistant coating for providing an essentially zero operating clearance for increasing a volumetric efficiency of the rotary b...

An armature 18 for a solenoid assembly 10 is disclosed. The armature includes a first portion 22, a second portion 24, and a fin 26. The first portion has a first axial length AL1 and a first diameter D1, and the first portion is configured for operative connection with a pole piece 14. The second portion has a...

A circuit breaker (2) includes fixed and movable contacts (4,6), an operating mechanism (8) including a movable arm (14) carrying the movable contact, an are chute (10) including a plurality of spaced apart first and second are plates (20,22), and a slot motor (12). A slot motor structure (38) is disposed about t...

A circuit breaker includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, a molded enclosure comprising a first molded portion and a second molded portion, a plurality of thread cutting screws fastening the first molded portion to the second molded portion, and a plu...

The present disclosure relates to a multicompound hand grip for an implement, like a golf club grip, that has varying hardness in selected areas. The grip has an inner sleeve and an outer panel. The inner sleeve is made of a first elastomeric material and includes selected raised portions that provide a reinforc...

A test apparatus (50) tests an arc fault circuit breaker (14) with an arc fault generator (2) having an input (20) and an output (30). The test apparatus includes a first electrical connector (52) electrically connected to the load side of an arc fault circuit interrupter. A second electrical connector (54) is elect...

An exemplary embodiment of a Hill Start Aide system for a vehicle includes a brake system. The brake system including a brake actuator for manually actuating the brake system. The brake system is selectively configurable in a stopped configuration, where the brake system is manually maintained via the brake actuator...

A system and method for detecting incipient mechanical motor faults by way of current noise cancellation is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to detect indicia of incipient mechanical motor faults. The controller further includes a processor programmed to receive a baseline set of current d...

A system and method for determining stator winding resistance, and a temperature of the stator windings based on the stator winding resistance for thermal protection of an AC motor. The system includes a circuit having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of an AC ...

A system and method for measuring and controlling stator winding temperature in an AC motor while idling is disclosed. The system includes a circuit having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of a multi-phase AC motor. The circuit further includes a plurality of sw...

A rotary fluid pressure device (11) includes a plate assembly (17) having a plate member (71) and at least one cover plate (105), which defines a mounting surface (107) adapted for sealing engagement with an exterior surface (77) of the plate member (71), or at least one control valve assembly (105), which defines a...

A brush seal for use with a housing and scaling a high pressure area from a low pressure area is provided. In an embodiment; the brush seal includes a retainer and a plurality of bristles. The retainer is comprised of a thermally-sensitive material having a thermal expansion rate. The btistles are connected to an...

An improved differential gear mechanism is characterized by a cam mechanism (41 ) including a first cam member (42) fixed to rotate with one of said output gears (23, 25) and a second cam member (43) free to rotate relative to said first cam member (42) and said output gear (23, 25) . The first cam member (42) defi...

An exhaust line fuel injection system (1) and associated methods of operation and control are disclosed. The fuel passes through a regulating valve (11, 60, 70, 80) having an inlet (62, 81) connected to a pressurized fuel source (20) and an outlet (63, 82) connected to an exhaust system fuel supply line (15). ...

An arc chute assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus including a housing and an arc hood coupled thereto, the arc hood being structured to exhaust arc gases from the housing. The arc chute assembly includes a vent portion structured to exhaust arc gases from the housing into the arc hood and a frame portio...

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An embodiment of a gerotor apparatus includes a housing including a first member. The first member includes a brake pin aperture formed therein. The apparatus also includes a brake pin at least partially interposed within the first member. The brake pin includes a first annular surface and a second annular surface...

A changeable grip 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a body 22, ferrule element 24, and a sleeve 26. The body 22 and sleeve 26 portions of the grip are threadably connected to the ferrule element 24 which is attached to the shaft 14 of a shock imparting implement.

In one embodiment, a male coupling connectable to and separable from a female coupling (e.g., a female threaded port) is provided. The female coupling includes a receiving portion sized to receive at least a portion of the male coupling, where the receiving portion has internal threads provided therein. The male ...

A driven disc is provided that includes a hub assembly having an axis of rotation and a hub having at least one of a first radially extending projection and a first recess. The driven disc also includes a disc assembly having a disc plate rotatable relative to the hub and a wave washer positioned over the hub and be...

An oil condition and level sensor is provided that includes a solenoid body, a coil, an armature and a pole piece. The solenoid body defines an armature chamber between the armature and the pole piece. The armature is movable in the armature chamber in response to energizing of the coil. In an oil condition sen...

A powertrain system (20) is provided that includes a primer mover (22) a change-gear transmission (24) having an input (42), at least two gear ratios, and an output (44). The powertrain system (20) also includes a power shunt (27) configured to route power applied to the transmission (24) by one of the input (42) an...

A solenoid assembly (10) for use in connection with a housing (22) and valve body (20) is provided. The assembly (10) includes a magnetic coil (12), a magnetic pole piece (14), an operating rod (16), and a magnetic armature (18). The operating rod (16) is slidably disposed within a portion of the pole piece (14) ...

A centrifugal clutch assembly is provided that includes a cover module (110) having a pressure plate (86, 164) for applying a clamping force against a friction plate (56, 60), a moveable plate (122) adapted to rotate with the cover module (110), but axially displaceable with respect thereto to apply an axial force o...

The closing protection mechanism provided herein includes a control unit, a sensing switch and a sensing switch actuator. The control unit is coupled to, and in electronic communication with, the trip device. The control unit is structured to receive a sensing switch signal and to provide a control signal to the ...

A hybrid powertrain system (20) includes a first prime mover (22) having an output, a multi-ratio transmission (52) having an input (44), and a second prime mover (26) having an output connected to the first prime mover (22) output through a first power path (54) and to the transmission (52) input (44) through a sec...

A differential having means (35) operable to limit rotation of an output guar (23) relative to gear case (11), and actuation means (55) for actuating the rotation limiting means, for an unactuated (FIG.1) to an actuated condition (FIG.4). The rotation limiting means includes a member (47), toward one axial end ...

A supercharging system (10) for an engine includes an air pump (12), an electrical machine (14), an engine-connected input member (15) and a variable-ratio power transmission mechanism (16). The power transmission mechanism (16) includes a sun member (18) operatively connected to one of the air pump (12), the ele...

A circuit breaker includes a bimetal electrically connected in series with separable contacts, and an operating mechanism structured to open and close the contacts. A temperature sensor distal from the bimetal includes an output having an ambient temperature signal. A trip circuit includes a first circuit having ...

A torsion damping mechanism (52) for a rotary blower (26) is provided that includes an input hub (56) adapted to engage a first end (63) of a torsion spring (60) and an output hub (64) adapted to engage a second end (65) of the torsion spring (60). An intermediate hub (68) is fixed for rotation with a first dri...

The invention relates to a coupling and a pump drive system. A drive system is provided for coupling a clutch assembly (4) with a pump assembly (16) that provide fluid power to cool, lubricate and control the operation of the clutch. The drive system comprises a drive couping (10) rotatably supported on an input sha...

A coupling assembly for use in transmitting force includes a housing which at least partially encloses a rotatable disc (18) : The housing has a plate portion (40) with an annular force transmitting surface which is engagable with the rotatable disc. A cooling fluid channel is at least partially defined by a si...

A control system/method for controlling a vehicle drive train (10) including an engine (18), a transmission (12) and, a centrifugal clutch (20) for drivingly coupling the engine output (136) to the transmission input shaft (28) during vehicle launch. A system controller (50) issues command output signals (56) for co...

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An axial and dynamic brush seal system wherein a mating ring is attached to a rotor and has a sealing surface. The bristles of the brush seal are disposed about the rotor and extend axially so that the terminal free ends of the bristles engage the sealing surface of the mating ring.

An exemplary embodiment includes a method of operating a drivetrain. The drivetrain includes a PTO and a transmission having multiple speed ratios. The PTO includes a PTO output member and a PTO input member. The method includes monitoring a speed value representative of a rotational speed of a PTO component, ...

A control system (50) for a vehicle having first and second wheels, (28, 30) is provided that includes a differential apparatus (22) adapted to distribute torque between the first and second wheels (28,30) a traction controller (52) for controlling operation of the differential apparatus (22) from vehicle launch up...

An improved differential gear mechanism is characterized by a lockout mechanism (63, 90, 129) operably associated with a flyweight mechanism (53), or a latch member (119) that cooperates with the flyweight mechanism (53), to retard differentiating acting in the differential gear mechanism.

A rotary fluid pressure device (11) includes an end cap (23) which is disposed rearwardly of, and adjacent, the fluid displacement mechanism (21). The end cap defines a piston cavity (103) in which is disposed a lock piston (105), which is moveable between a first position and a second position, in which the forward...

A control system for a vehicle having first and second axles in provided that includes a coupling apparatus adapted to distribute torque between the first and second axles and a traction controller for controlling operation of the differential apparatus from vehicle launch up to a predetermined vehicle speed. The ...

A powertrain system (10) control for controlling engine (12) output torque as a function of engaged ratio of a transmission (14). Separate torque limits A, B, C, respectively, are set for start ratios,, intermediate ratios, direct ratio and overdrive ratios. The torque limits are set such that AD and B ...

This invention relates to a control system for controlling shifting of an auxiliary section of a compound mechanical transmission, comprising a cylinder cover having a seal plate bore and a valve bore, a spool valve disposed within the valve bore and axially translatable between a first position connecting a supply ...

A frictional clutch (10, 110, 210, 410, 510) for a motor vehicle includes a cover (76, 176, 376, 476, 576), a pressure plate (22, 122, 522), a biasing member (38), an adjustment mechanism (32, 532) and an annular shield (50, 150, 250, 350, 450, 550). The cover (76, 176, 376, 476, 576) has on axis of rotation (17), T...

A fluid controller (15) of the type which controls the flow of fluid to an unequal area steering cylinder (25), wherein the controller is of the load reaction type. The controller (15) includes valving (27) which, when it is in neutral (FIGS 1 and 5), defines a load reaction fluid path (LR) permitting fluid communic...

The invention relates to a baulkring-type synchronizer (18) includes cone clutch friction surfaces (24, 48 and 26, 50) and jaw clutch teeth (36b, 28 and 36c, 30) for frictionally synchronizing and positive connecting gears (14, 16) to a shaft (12). A plurality of rigid members (72) are drivingly interposed between b...

A digital monitor/analyzer for an ac electrical power system samples the current and voltage waveforms at a slow rate for performing metering functions, and at a high rate for analyzing harmonic content. Sampling is performed in sampling frames comprising a plurality of repetitions of sampling for a selected number ...

A contactor for switching electric current has a stationary contact and a movable contact which when driven by a solenoid moves into and away from abutment with the stationary contact. An arc chute includes a plurality of splitter plates which extend radially from a center point in a geometric arc around the statio...

A plurality of terminal blocks are secured to a molded case circuit breaker by a bracket assembly which includes a mounting bracket placed against a side wall of the circuit breaker molded case. A back-up plate is inserted in a pocket formed between the outer wall and an inner wall of the molded case and electric...

A pin-type, double-acting synchronizer mechanism(10)with friction rings(26,46and28,48), jaw members(30,38and32,40)axially secured together by retainers(44)three circumferentially spaced pins(50)including blocker shoulders for preventing asynchronous engagement of the jaw clutches,and pre-energizer assemblies (52)to ...

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A fluid container component (12) assembly includes a fluid container component including a body (14) and at least one mounting feature (20) attached to the body (14). The mounting feature (s) (120) are configured to magnetically engage a portion of a fluid container shell (104).

A cassette matrix (9) having a first cassette (10) and a second cassette (10A) disposed immediately adjacent to each other is provided. The outer sides of the sidewalls of the cassettes (10, 10A) are in contact and there are no fastener components (22), such as, but not limited to, a bolt head or nut, disposed ...

A modular racking system (80) removably coupled to an electrical switching apparatus (10) is provided. The modular racking system (80) includes a carriage assembly (90) structured to removably support electrical switching apparatus (10) and at least one cam follower (150) is structured to be removably coupled ...

An electric arc extinguishing device (34) is provided for an electric current switching apparatus of the type having a pair of contacts which selectively engage to complete an electric circuit. The device includes a plurality of splitter plates (40) located adjacent to the contacts and formed of electrically c...

A control for enhanced manual shifting in a computer (48) -assisted vehicular compound transmission having a main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and an engine fuel controller (36). Engine fueling will be in accordance with the operator-set throttle pedal position (THL) unless the contr...

A control system for controlling jaw clutch (88) engagement for completing upshifts. The synchronous window ((OS*GRT) ± offset) for commanding jaw clutch engagement is increased upon sensing relative great vehicle deceleration (dOS/dt < REF1) or relatively great vehicle acceleration and relative small engine deceler...

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A control for enhanced shifting in a computer (48) -assisted vehicular compound transmission system having a having a main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and a range section (16B) automatically shifted in response to sensing shift lever (31) passing through a predetermined actuation po...

A method for controlling assisted shifting tn a vehicular transmission system (10) comprising a transmission (16) having a main transmission section (16A), a manually operated shift lever (31) for shifting said main transmission section in accordance with an established H-type shift pattern wherein lesser vertical d...

A vehicle driveline clutch using a ball ramp actuator (5) supplying a clamping force on a clutch disc(10,11)in response to an electomagnetic field where the clutch clamping force is maintained and increased with clutch slip using a plurality of one-way clutches(44A,44D,45A,45D)acting in a pair of planetary gearsets(...

A vehicle driveline clutch (2) using a ball ramp actuator (5) supplying a clamping force on a clutch disc in response to an electromagnetic field where the clutch clamping force is maintained and increased with clutch slip using a plurality of one-way clutches (44A, 44B, 44C, 45A, 45B, 45C) acting in a pair of pla...

An improved single shift shaft shifting mechanism (300) for shifting a mechanical change-gear transmission (10/110) is provided. The shifting mechanism includes a shift shaft (302) which is mounted for axial and rotational movement in a housing (H) for selectively axially moving and/or locking selected or non-se...

A circuit breaker system having load and line terminals interconnectable with load and line conductors by way of a solderless collar has a central opening which encloses an overlapping portion of the internal load or line terminals and the associated load or line conductors. The collar has a set screw in the top th...

AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER OF A KIND HAVING FIRST AND SECOND MAIN CONTACTS DISPOSED WITHIN A HOUSING IN A DISPOSITION OF STRUCTURAL COOPERATION WITH AN OPERATING MECHANISM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID CONTACTS. THE INTERRUPTER COMPRISES A HOUSING BASE HAVING A RECESS WITH A LOCKING OPENING THEREIN; AND A ...

A vehicular partially automated mechanical transmission system. It comprises a fuel-controlled engine, a mechanical transmission having an input shaft driven by the engine, an output shaft and a transmission section shifted by a manual shift lever, a sensor for providing an input signal indicative of the position of...

A method for controlling a vehicular powertrain system (10) comprising a fuel-controlled engine (12) drivingly connected to a vehicular drivetrain system (11) including a multiple-ratio, change-gear transmission (14) and a drive axle (19). said engine having a maximum output torque and an engine controller responsiv...

A control circuit (30) for an electrical switching device (10) having a set of contacts (15, 17, 28) operable by an electromagnetic coil (20) disposed in the device, said control circuit comprising: - first and second input terminals ( 38, 39) to receive a control signal for operating the electrical switching devi...

1. A method for controlling a vehicular transmission system (10) comprising a multiple-speed transmission (16) driven by a fuel-controlled engine (12) having a maximum output torque, said transmission (16) having a plurality of acceptable start ratios and a plurality of unacceptable start ratios, a manually oper...

A method for controlling an ECU-assisted, manually shifted splitter-type vehicular transmission system during a compound shift into a target gear ratio (GRT), said transmission system comprising a fuel-controlled engine, an engine controller for controlling the supply of fuel to the engine in response to command sig...

A circuit interrupter including an operating mechanism and separable main contacts interconnected with load and line terminals has an interface region between the top and bottom portions of the completed housing thereof, which may be of reduced cross section relative to the remainder of the side walls of the circuit...

A driver information system for a motor vehicle includes a network which executes one of a number of application programs depending on which function of the system the driver has selected at any given point in time. In response to the driver's selection, the appropriate application program is retrieved from storage ...

A robust control (10) for a pressurized-fluid-operated, three-position shift actuator piston assembly (12). The system requires only a single controlled source of pressurized fluid (44) to provide movement to and retention in a selected one of three axially displaced positions (D, N, OD). A solenoid-controlled valve...

A clutch release mechanism includes a clutch release sleeve (32), a clutch release bearing (15) and a clutch release fork (12). The clutch release sleeve has a lever engagement feature at a first end. The clutch release bearing engages a second end of the clutch release sleeve and has an inner race rotatably fixed t...

A control for a vehicle drive line system (10) including an automated vehicle master clutch (14) drivingly interposed in between a fuel-controlled engine (12) and the input shaft (20) of a mechanical transmission. At sensed idle conditions (THL REF and OS REF), the engine (12) is commanded to generate an output to r...

A control for a drive line (10) comprising an automated clutch (14) utilizing an electronic data link (DL) to identify in value of a clutch control parameter (PWM) corresponding to the clutch touch point.

An adjustment device (36) for a frictional clutch (10) comprises a pressure plate (22), a first annular cam member (42), a second annular cam member (46), a cam spring (54) and an adjustment limiting means (62). The pressure plate (22) having an axis of rotation (12) and an engagement surface (20) substantially norm...

An Fe-Ni-based alloy that has improved wear resistance at high temperature over Ni-based superalloys is provided. The alloy is particularly useful for manufacturing engine exhaust valves and other high temperature engine components subjected to corrosion, wear and oxidation.

An arc fault detector analyzes patterns in a sequence of counts of interval to interval increases or decreases in integrated current for patterns characteristic of arc faults. In AC systems, the interval can be a full cycle or in an alternative embodiment, the changes in integrated current for positive and negative ...

A method evaluates a project manager of a project of a provider, the project being for a customer. The method includes utilizing a project manager scorecard (4) comprising a plurality of predetermined project phases (6,8,10,12) which are common to a plurality of different projects, and including with each of the ...

A solenoid drive circuit (100) includes a boost energy storage device (1), such as a capacitor, that captures energy from and discharges energy to a solenoid (104). Switches (S1, S2) control the connection between the boost device (1), the solenoid (104), and a power source (102). This allows the solenoid response t...

0105 A pulse width modulated (PWM) valve-based hydraulic control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a feedback control system includes a controller that receives a pressure command signal and a pressure feedback signal. The controller generates a duty cycle control signal that controls a PWM valve. The PWM valv...

A bearing assembly (500) is provided for an electrical switching apparatus (2) including a housing (3) having at least one parting line and an exterior side (13,13"), a stationary contact assembly (10) disposed on one side of the parting line, a movable contact assembly (100), and an operating mechanism (17) with a ...

A solenoid valve assembly (10,110, 210) includes a bobbin (12, 112, 212) supporting a coil 814, 114, 214) and having at least one protrusion (IS, 116,216) on an inner surface (18, 118, 218), an adjustment member (22, 122, 222) disposed within the bobbin and in contact with the at least one protrusion, a pole pi...

A method for controlling stability of a vehicle includes the steps of determining predictive lateral load transfer ratio of the vehicle by evaluating vehicle performance factors over a period of time, and controlling operation of the vehicle based on the predictive lateral load transfer ratio. ...

A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the f...

A hydraulic control system (10) is provided having an oil control valve (20) to control oil flow within a valvetrain. The control valve (20) varies the flow rate to actuate an engine component (16A) from a first position to a second position based upon the pressure of fluid from the control valve (20). Varying th...

An engine valve assembly (10) is provided with a valve housing (12) configured to promote easy fastening and removal of the valve assembly from an engine cover (37) . The housing has a first wall (14) and a side wall (18) that extends therefrom to partially define an interior cavity with a cavity opening opposi...

An overfill prevention device (40, 240) is provided for preventing overflow of a fluid storage tank (10, 110). The overfill prevention device includes a filler cup (42, 242) designed to fit within the fill opening (24, 124) of the tank body (12, 112) and attach thereto. A seal (54, 154, 156) that is adapted for...

A power conversion system (50:76; 160:162) includes a number of photovoltaic arrays (56,58:176), a number of inverters (52.54:170). a transformer (70; 192), and processor (60). The processor (60) is structured (100) to control the number of inverters and operate (122,128) the power conversion system to provide m...

A wheel disconnect system is provided including a rear drive module (46) and a constant velocity joint housing (48). The rear drive module includes a housing (50), at least one actuator (52), and at least one dog clutch (66). The dog clutch includes a first portion (68) configured to move when the actuator is m...

A separator for a hydraulic system is provided, including a substrate and a membrane. The substrate includes a substrate outer surface and a gas side expulsion area. The expulsion area is for expelling gas from the separator. The membrane is in communication with the substrate, and is for permeating gas to the ...

A motor starter (4) includes a contactor (6) and an overload relay (8). The overload relay includes a power supply 110) having a voltage (12;64), a processor (14) powered by the power supply voltage and being structured to control the contactor, and an overvoltage circuit (16;50). The overvoltage circuit includes...

A hose fault detection system (10) includes a hose assembly (12) including a hose (16) having first and second conductive layers (20), (24). The hose assembly (12) has an electrical characteristic. A fault detector (14) is in electrical communication with the first and second conductive layers (20), (24). The fa...

A hydraulic drive system (11) of the type including a hydrostatic pump-motor unit (35) having a pumping mode in which the unit pressurizes, from its port (A), a high pressure accumulator (41), and a motoring mode, in which the unit is driven by pressurized fluid from the high pressures accumulator.. The system als...

A method of controlling an internal combustion engine boosting system of the type including an exhaust-driven turbocharger (33) and a mechanically- driven supercharger (15). The supercharger (15) includes rotors (21) and a clutch (27) operable in a first condition (FIG. 1) to transmit torque from a mechanical drive ...

A system and method for determining the stator winding resistance of AC motors is provided. The system includes an AC motor drive having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of an AC motor, a pulse width modulation (PWM) converter having switches therein to control ...

A fuel storage system (20) includes a tank (22), a check valve (26) having an inlet tube (28), an anti-siphon device (32) and a fuel intake tube (30) . The anti-siphon device (32) includes a ring (34) defining an interior opening (38) having a diameter (54) . The ring (34) abuts an upstream end of the inlet tu...

A hydraulic drive system for storing and releasing hydraulic fluid includes a high pressure storage device, a low pressure storage device, and a pump-motor operating at a range of pump-motor speeds for converting between hydraulic energy and mechanical energy. The pump-motor is disposed between the high pressure ...

A hydraulic drive system (102) for storing and releasing hydraulic fluid includes a high pressure storage device (138), a low pressure storage device (138), and a pump-motor (130) operating at a range of pump-motor speeds for converting between hydraulic energy and mechanical energy. The pump-motor is disposed b...

A device for a motor vehicle is provided. The device may comprise an input shaft for supplying torque, a clutch configured for selectively transferring the torque, a first gear connected to the first gear. The second gear may be fixed to the device so that the second gear is not free to rotate. The device may f...

The disclosed fluid filter screen assembly includes a filter body with an embedded filter screen, the filter screen being disposed in a fluid flow path between flow inlet and flow outlet openings in the filter body. A magnet effectively in contact with the filter screen increases the capacity of the filter assem...

Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which faul...

A shipping plug is disclosed herein. The shipping plug is formed from a cylindrical member (16) that is configured to be operatively disposed within a bore (12) of a component to create a seal therewith. The cylindrical member is a resilient material, and has an upper wall (26), a lower wall (28), and a circumferent...

A valve assembly (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810) for a fuel tank (12, 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612, 712, 812) for a small engine includes a housing (14, 114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 714, 814). A membrane (28, 128, 228, 328, 428, 528, 628, 728, 828) is supported by the housing (14, 114, 214, 314, 414, 5...

A tank assembly (70) for storing a liquid reductant (74) includes a tank (78) defining a chamber (82), a filler tube (94) having an opening (102) and at least partially defining a fill passageway (98) from the opening (102) to the chamber (82), and a vent system (130). The vent system (130) includes a recirculation ...

A locking differential (10) for an automotive vehicle including a housing (12) and a differential mechanism (38) supported in the housing (12). The differential mechanism (38) includes a pair of clutch members (40) disposed in spaced axial relationship with respect to each other wherein each clutch member include...

A spool valve (20) includes a housing (22) defining a bore (24) that extends along a longitudinal axis (26). A spool (38) is disposed within the bore (24) and is moveable between a first position for directing a hydraulic fluid along a first flow path and a second position for directing the hydraulic fluid along a s...

A method of limiting jerk in a hydraulic system (22) of a machine (20) includes defining a maximum pressure rate. An output pressure of a hydraulic fluid is continuously measured over time from a work port (32) of a hydraulic valve (28) to determine an output pressure rate. The measured output pressure rate is compa...

An integrated fluid pressure sensor system includes a printed circuit board (20), a pressure manifold (18) having a pressure source (22), and a sensor (4). The printed circuit board may be coupled to a pressure manifold. The printed circuit board and the pressure manifold may define a pressure cavity (16). The pr...

A method of operating a control valve assembly 26 for a hydraulic system 20 includes detecting the current operation of a first position sensor 44 and a second position sensor 46 to determine if at least one of the first position sensor 44 and the second position sensor 46 is inoperable. A pressure of the fluid at a...

A hydraulic bulkhead (10) configured for use with a limited slip differential includes a plenum (18) comprising a passageway for hydraulic fluid and a boss (26). A first seal (28) is located on an outer surface of the boss (26). The outer surface of the boss (26) is a low pressure area relative to the inner surfa...

A hydraulic control valve has a solenoid body, a selectively energizable coil, and an armature positioned adjacent the coil. The coil is energizable to generate a magnetic force that moves the armature from a first position to a second position. A pole piece is positioned to establish a gap between the pole piece...

A friction material (18) includes a resin and a fibrous base material impregnated with the resin. The fibrous base material has a single ply, and includes a plurality of aramid fibers present in a first amount a plurality of polyacrylonitrile based carbon fibers present in a second amount that is less than the first...

An engine system includes a throttle valve configured to variably open and close to selectively restrict a volume of air flow. The engine system also includes a supercharger comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, a rotatable drive shaft and rotors associated with the drive shaft, wherein the supercharger is sized t...

A method of forming a position measurement system (10) includes melting a surface (20) of a substrate (12) formed from a first material wherein the surface (20) defines at least one groove (22) therein and wherein the surface (20) is melted within the at least one groove (22). The method also includes, concurrent to...

The present disclosure relates to a valve used to control the discharge pressure and/or the discharge rate of a variable displacement pump. The displacement of the variable displacement pump is controlled by a control piston. The valve includes a spool that moves between first and second positions. When the spool...

A method for pressurizing a roll pocket of a displacement assembly of a fluid device includes providing a fluid device having a displacement assembly. The displacement assembly includes a ring defining a central bore and roll pockets disposed about the central bore. Rolls are disposed in the roll pockets. A rotor is...

THIS INVENTION RELATES TO A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SPLITTER JAW CLUTCH (88) ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT FORCES DURING A SPLITTER SECTION (16B) SHIFT. THE SPLITTER SECSTION IS SHIFTED BY A VARIABLE FORCE SPLITTER ACTUATOR (142) AND IS PREFERABLY CAPABLE OF ASSERTING AT LEAST A LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH FORCE TO T...

A hydraulic system is adapted to recover potential and kinetic energy of a work attachment of a work machine. A valve arrangement may configure the hydraulic system in various modes. The hydraulic system may provide suspension and/or actuation for the work attachment. The energy of the work attachment may move a rod...

An electrically conductive hose cutting clip (10) has at least one end tab (14, 16) that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer (s) (42) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose (40) when it is clipped onto a fluid connector (18) and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by fo...

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A contact (20) is for a vacuum interrupter (110). The contact )20) includes a contact member (24) having a generally planar mating surface (28) with a planar contact plane (32) and a plurality of purposely introduced undulations (36) therein. The undulations (36) are structured 5 to contact a plurality of purposely ...

A circuit breaker includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism to open and close the contacts, and a trip unit cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the contacts. The trip unit includes a first component having a processor and a first memory storing a first set of a plurality of trip unit sett...

A system and method for detecting hose degradation are disclosed. In one aspect, a hose degradation monitoring system includes a hose assembly including a hose having a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, and a monitoring circuit in electrical communication with the first and second conductive laye...

A metal component (31) for a vacuum chamber (30), such as an end cap (34,36) or external center shield (35), having a sealing edge portion (54) with a cross-sectional wall thickness that is gradually reduced from the thickness of the metal component body (32) to a more narrow scaling surface (80) where the metal com...

The system of the present disclosure enables a filter cartridge having an array of filter media tubes to be remotely selectively back flushed during service by sequentially flushing the tubes with the rotary valving element to permit removal of trapped filtered material in service without disrupting the filtering fl...

A power transfer unit (PTU) (101) for a motive device includes an outer housing (229, 230) and a torque transferring clutch (216, 217, 218, 222). The PTU (101) also includes a piston housing (240) located between the outer housing (229, 230) and the torque transferring clutch (216, 217, 218, 222), and a piston (...

A friction clutch (20)for a motor vechicle with an automatic adjustment mechanism with a rotating cam includes an adjustment limiting mechanism.The second annular cam (54,254)has a cam lock engagement surface (75,474)extending radially inwardly of the cam surfaces.The cam lock engagement surface (74,474)faces the pr...

A system and method for detecting ground faults in an AC motor drive is disclosed. A fault detection and protection system for an AC motor drive includes current sensors to measure first and second phase output currents a voltage sensor to measure a DC link voltage and a desaturation control circuit to determine a v...

A force transmitting assembly transmits force to engage and disengage a driven shaft. When the force transmitting assembly is engaged, front and rear annular pressure plates (32, 34) frictionally retain a rotor (36) fixedly mounted on the shaft and stops rotation of the shaft. The force transmitting assembly m...

A hydraulic system (600) and method for reducing boom dynamics of a boom (30), while providing counter-balance valve protection, includes a hydraulic cylinder ( 110), first and second counter-balance valves (300, 400), first and second control valves (700, 800), and a selection valve set (850). The selection valve...

A system for controlling pressure in a transmission comprises a transmission control unit 102, a valve controller 104 that receives a desired pressure 202 as input from the transmission control unit 102, a valve driver 108, a valve 112 that regulates an amount of fluid in a transmission clutch 106, and a pressure tr...

A fluctuating gear ratio limited slip differential assembly is provided that includes a differential case and a pair of side gears disposed within the differential case. Each of the side gears may have a tooth with a first tooth flank. The differential assembly may further include a pinion shaft disposed within t...

A vehicle driveline (10) comprising a primary drive system including at least one primary drive wheel (28) and an auxiliary drive system including at least one auxiliary drive wheel (46) is disclosed. The vehicle driveline (10) may further comprise a system for idling the auxiliary drive system. The system may ...

An electrical interface includes a nano-particle layer. The electrical interface also includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The nano-particle layer and the first and second conductors are electrically coupled together.

A valve assembly (34) includes a housing defining first (44), second (46), third (48), and fourth (50) passages. The first passage (44) channels relatively-high pressure fluid and the second passage (46) channels relatively-low pressure fluid into the valve. The third passage (48) connects to the second passage (46)...