58 results about "Radial spoke" patented technology

The present invention is directed to a turbine comprising a plurality of blades that rotate in a single direction when exposed to fluid flow, wherein the plurality of blades are joined to the central shaft by a plurality of radial spokes disposed substantially perpendicular to the central shaft such that the rotating plurality of blades causes the shaft to rotate. The plurality of blades has a uniform airfoil-shaped cross section, where the airfoil cross section presents a non-zero angle of attack to the current. The plurality of blades wind in a spiral trajectory, rotating around the central shaft and having a variable radius along the length of the central shaft such that a distance measured from the plurality of blades to the center shaft is greater near the center of the turbine than at either end.

A platform wheeled apparatus that incorporates an intelligent wheel configuration for each wheel in which each wheel can dynamically change its radius to negotiate various obstacles. The intelligent wheel has a rotational hub and support disc that carries a series of arcuately spaced extendable, weight bearing radial spoke mechanisms that can be controllably extended and retracted in response to the anticipated terrain surface over which the wheel is to travel. The hub of the intelligent wheel carries a microcontroller for a set of obstacle proximity sensors, force and position sensors and an appropriate electrical power supply for operation of the spokes and control components.

The invention discloses a flying wheel system. The flying wheel system comprises a wheel hub with radial spokes, a tire formed by a support piece and a tread, and a wheel hub motor, wherein the spokes and the rim of the wheel hub of a flying wheel as well as the sections of the support piece and the tread of the tire are wing-shaped, and the wheel hub motor, a fan, a driving motor and a steering mechanism are all installed on a basic structure; the top end of a candle type suspension frame is hinged outside a vehicle body, and the lower end of the candle type suspension frame is mounted on the basic structure; and a telescopic driving device is hinged between the candle type suspension frame and the vehicle body. According to the flying vehicle system disclosed by the invention, thrust can be generated by speeding up air above the wheel and downwards spraying the air through the fan, upward lifting force can be generated by the rim and the tread with the wing-shaped sections, and the flying wheel and the candle type suspension frame can be unfolded and folded relative to the vehicle body by the telescopic driving device. A flying vehicle adopting the flying wheel system disclosed by the invention can be switched among states of a vehicle, a helicopter, a plane with fixed wings and a ship, and realizes the corresponding functions at the same time.

A high speed connector with reduced crosstalk utilizes individual connector support frames that are assembled together to form a block of connector units. Each such unit supports a column of conductive terminals in two spaced-apart columns. The columns have differential signal terminal pairs separated from each other by larger intervening ground shields that serve as ground terminals. The ground shields are arranged in alternating fashion within the pair of columns and they are closely spaced together so as to face a differential signal terminal pair. The support frames support the ground and signal terminals utilizing radial spokes in which the spokes take the form of ribs that extend along the inner surfaces of one of the connector halves and define V-shaped air channels.

A method for centering an engine structure such as a bearing housing is provided which may be used, for example, during assembly of a mid turbine frame or other engine case structure. In one aspect, the method includes using spacers with respective radial spokes which connect inner and outer portions of the case. In another aspect, centring may be provided by machining selected contacting surfaces of selected components.

A section of a gas turbine engine including a radial spoke is provided. The spoke includes an aerodynamic shape with a leading side and a trailing side and, extending from the leading side to the trailing side, a first side and a second side, opposite the first side. The spoke also includes at least one flow guiding element arranged on at least the first side.

A differential assembly for a machine includes a ring gear, first and second differential side gears and a plurality of pinions configured to mesh with the first and second side gears, and mounted on at least one pinion support pin. An inner differential housing is rotatably supported by an outer differential housing, and includes a torque transmitting hub configured to couple the ring gear with the first and second side gears via at least two pinions. The hub including a plurality of radial spokes and an outer rim portion having pinion support pin bores therein. A method of assembling a differential assembly for a machine includes coupling a spoked hub with a ring gear, and establishing a first torque transmission path between the ring gear and side gears of the differential, and establishing a second torque transmission path between a short portion of the differential housing comprising the hub and a long portion of the differential housing, the second torque transmission path including a joint coupling the short and long portions.

A geometrically-structured coaxial cable may prevent infiltration of water vapor and other contaminants by using a closed cell structure. The cable may be fabricated by wrapping bubble tape around its central conductor. Alternatively, plastic may be extruded through channels to create a plurality of layers. In either case, these layers are staggered in a zig-zag pattern to ensure that no radial spokes connect the inner and outer conductors of the coaxial cable without passing through a plurality of dielectric layers.

Integrated flow control backflow preventer valve (“IFCBPV”) for new and existing wet- and dry-barrel fire hydrants, with barrel drain assemblies for dry-barrel hydrants, and hydrants equipped with such IFCBPVs, are presented. An exemplary IFCBPV can have a retaining screen comprising equidistant concave radial spokes intersecting at a central ring structure, a freely suspended check ball, and a lower ball seat with a seal. The upper surface of the retaining screen can be affixed to the hydrant's axial shaft, and can thus be used to open and close the hydrant via the ball. Alternatively, the retaining screen can be fixed and the axial shaft provided with a cup on its bottom that mates with the freely suspended ball that is caged between the retaining screen and the ball seat. An exemplary barrel drain assembly can comprise a spring-loaded piston, or alternatively, a check ball design as in the main barrel.

The present invention is directed to a method for the generation of periodic curved structures in a basic support material such as the basic layer for the magnetic bit cells of a magnetic storage device. The method includes the steps of generating a number of diffraction masks such that each mask comprises at least one transmission diffraction gratings having at least one of a different periodic concentric circular pattern, spiral-like periodic pattern and periodic radial spoke pattern; positioning at least one of the diffraction masks simultaneously or successively in a certain distance of the basic support material to be patterned, the distance being mask dependent; exposing the basic support material by directing light beams through each of the diffraction masks; and interfering the different light beams diffracted by the gratings on each mask in order to generate coincident light intensity patterns on the surface of the basic support material.

The invention discloses a three-dimensional multilayer multifunction agricultural greenhouse using renewable energy sources. The invention comprises a transparent or semitransparent greenhouse outer wall (1), a hollow vertical column (2), a wind driven generator (6), an elevator (7), and a spiral staircase (3); a multilayer radial beam (12) is connected between the greenhouse outer wall (1) and the hollow vertical column (2), and provided with an inner annular track and an outer annular track (22, 23); turntables (9) are arranged above the tracks, the turntables (9) from the second layer to the last but one layer are fan-shaped lattice photopermeability discs composed of radial spokes; the cross section of the greenhouse outer wall (1) is a polygon similar to round; and a subsidiary temperature span house (15) is arranged around the greenhouse outer wall (1). The greenhouse is a high integration of modern high and new technologies in urban agriculture, and has multi-functions such as three-dimensional layered efficient cultivation, scientific research and training, modeling and popularizing, relaxation and sightseeing, catering and recreation, etc.

A turbine includes a plurality of blades that rotate in a single direction when exposed to fluid flow, wherein the plurality of blades are joined to the central shaft by a plurality of radial spokes disposed substantially perpendicular to the central shaft such that the rotating plurality of blades causes the shaft to rotate. The plurality of blades has a uniform airfoil-shaped cross section, where the airfoil cross section presents a non-zero angle of attack to the current. The plurality of blades wind in a spiral trajectory, rotating around the central shaft and having a variable radius along the length of the central shaft such that a distance measured from the plurality of blades to the center shaft is greater near the center of the turbine than at either end.

A bracket for pipe profiles includes a body with a center hole for enclosing a pipe profile in the center hole where the body includes at least two non-elastic bracket parts with internal surfaces towards the center hole and external surfaces. The bracket parts' internal surfaces include at least two radial spokes with spoke end surfaces for contact against the pipe profile. A ring shaped elastic gasket may be placed around each spoke end surface, which together with the spoke end surfaces has contact against the pipe profile. The invention also includes use of the bracket for mounting pipe profiles. The bracket has a shape, which ensures hygienic tight connection between bracket and pipe profile and the pipe profile is mechanically supported. The bracket can therefore be used in environments with high hygiene requirements, for example in the foodstuff industry.

The invention discloses a device for adjusting the diameter of a detector ring of a PET (positron emission tomography) system and solves the problem of complex structure and high cost of existing similar devices. The device comprises a fixed plate and a rotating plate, N slide grooves in radial spoke distribution are distributed around a center round hole of the fixed plate, and the surface of the rotating plate is provided with planar thread grooves which form the Archimedean spiral on the surface of the rotating plate. The rotating plate is fixedly suspended on the bottom surface of the fixed plate through a supporting wheel, and moving parts are mounted in the slide grooves of the fixed plate respectively and capable of radically moving along the slide grooves under the rotation action of the planar thread grooves. A connection plate is mounted on the surface of each slide groove of the fixed plate and connected with the corresponding moving part. When the device is in operation, a detector is mounted on each connection plate, and all detectors jointly form the detector ring. A motor drives the rotating plate to rotate so as to drive the detectors to move radically, and accordingly the diameter of the detector ring is changed. Compared with the existing similar devices, the device has the advantages of great structural simplification and cost reduction.

The invention discloses an air-out hood and an air conditioner outdoor unit. The air-out hood comprises a centre platform, a plurality of circular strips and a plurality of radial spokes. The multiple circular strips are arranged on the centre platform in a sleeved manner and distributed at intervals in the radial direction of the centre platform, and the centers of the multiple circular strips are located on the same vertical line. The multiple radial spokes are connected between any two adjacent circular strips or connected between the centre platform and the circular strip which is adjacent to the centre platform. In the direction of air flowing, each radial spoke is provided with a windward face and a leeward face, wherein the windward faces of at least part of the radial spokes extend in a fluctuating manner in the length direction of the radial spokes according to the wave shape; and the leeward faces of the radial spokes are planes. According to the air-out hood, wave shape area segments are arranged on the windward faces of the radial spokes, the wave shape area segments can be matched with spiral air-out of a wind wheel, the flow of airflow can be guided by the radial spokes so that air-out can be smoother, the air-out noise is lowered, and the experience of users is improved.

A tube having enhanced inner diameter stiffness is provided. The tube includes a wall having an inner zone, intermediate zone, and an outer zone. The intermediate zone includes a plurality of partially offset and overlapped plies that form a number of non-radial spokes and voids extending from the inner zone and the outer zone. The non-radial spokes of the tube facilitate the transmission of torque from the inner zone to the outer zone during winding and handling operations, while insulating the inner diameter from radial pressure on the outer zone. The spokes and voids may essentially extend around the entire circumference and length of the tube and thus provide for more consistent properties throughout the tube.

A motion picture reel is provided with releaseably engageable and disengageable components including a pair of identical, laterally confining retaining members and a hub located therebetween. The retaining members and the hub are all separable from each other. Each retaining member has a prong with a catch on it and a latching member with a latch defined on it located diametrically opposite the prong. The latching members each have radially outwardly diverging side walls. The latching members fit snugly into truncated sector-shaped cavities formed between radial spoke partitions between the central core and the rim of the hub. Stiffening webs extended transversely across the hub between some of the spoke partitions and have apertures in them that allow passage of the prongs through the stiffening webs and into engagement with the latching lips of the latching projections beyond. The tips of the prongs are accessible for release through the open bases of the latching members.

A section of a gas turbine engine including a radial spoke is provided. The spoke includes an aerodynamic shape with a leading side and a trailing side and, extending from the leading side to the trailing side, a first side and a second side, opposite the first side. The spoke also includes at least one flow guiding element arranged on at least the first side.

A differential assembly for a work machine includes a ring gear, first and second differential side gears and a plurality of pinions configured to mesh with the first and second side gears, and mounted on at least one pinion support pin. An inner differential housing is rotatably supported by an outer differential housing, and includes a torque transmitting hub configured to couple the ring gear with the first and second side gears via at least two pinions. The hub including a plurality of radial spokes and an outer rim portion having pinion support pin bores therein. A method of assembling a differential assembly for a work machine includes coupling a spoked hub with a ring gear, and establishing a first torque transmission path between the ring gear and side gears of the differential, and establishing a second torque transmission path between a short portion of the differential housing comprising the hub and a long portion of the differential housing, the second torque transmission path including a joint coupling the short and long portions.

A steering wheel has an internal structural component formed by an armature made of a relatively rigid material such as magnesium or aluminum, or an alloy of magnesium or aluminum, and an external component made of a compressible material such as polyurethane. The armature has a hub, a rim surrounding the hub, and radial spokes extending between the hub and the rim. The external component includes an over-lay providing a rim cover for the rim and a spoke cover for each of the two spokes. The external component also includes one or more parts extending radially inwardly from the rim cover to provide an additional spoke or spokes.

The invention discloses an airless tire and an automobile. The airless tire comprises a rubber tread (1) and a wheel arm (2), the rubber tread (1) is arranged on the wheel arm (2) in a sleeving mode, and the wheel arm (2) comprises a wheel arm outer ring (21), a wheel arm inner ring (22) and radial spokes (23). The wheel arm outer ring (21) is fixedly connected with the wheel arm inner ring (22) through the radial spokes (23). The automobile comprises the airless tires. According to the airless tire and the automobile, the automobile can be protected against tire burst during high-speed traveling, and safety and reliability of automobile traveling are improved.

The invention discloses a water mist collecting type driving device, which comprises a water mist collecting system, a rotary system and an output system, wherein the water mist collecting system consists of flexible and foldable water mist collecting planes which are formed by connecting hydrophilic materials and hydrophobic materials at intervals; the rotary system comprises a rotary energy output system and fan-shaped water mist collecting plane foldable structures. The water mist collecting type driving device has the advantages that the hydrophilic materials and the hydrophobic materials at intervals are used for collecting the water mist, so the water mist can be collected and naturally falls down, the weight of each fan-shaped water mist collecting plane is changed, the rotary torque of a circular rotary disc is generated, and the energy source is outputted; each fan-shaped water mist collecting plane adopts a self-axis rotating structure, each fan-shaped fixed edge rotates together with a radial spoke of the circular rotary disc, each movable edge rotates around a rotary shaft at the top point, a roller is arranged at the top part of the circular arc of each movable edge, and moves along a circular arc slide passage, and each fan-shaped water mist collecting plane is folded and unfolded by utilizing the change of the center of gravity, so the water mist is further collected, and the water is drained; the structure is smart, and the micro-energy is favorably utilized; the energy can be generated by comprehensive utilizing of the water mist flowing.

An antenna is disclosed to efficiently ionize the atmosphere for the purpose of reducing the aerosol counts, and therefore the number of poluted particles in suspension in the atmosphere, by deposition to ground. The antenna includes peripheral nodes and a central node. Each of the peripheral nodes is connected to adjacent peripheral nodes through peripheral spokes. The peripheral nodes are also connected to the central node through radial spokes. Electric power is applied to the peripheral spokes and the radial spokes causing the antenna to charge the atmosphere through the emission of ions. The antenna minimizes an attenuation factor that reduces ionization efficiency and reduces the land requirements for its installation.

A method for centering an engine structure such as a bearing housing is provided which may be used, for example, during assembly of a mid turbine frame or other engine case structure. In one aspect, the method includes using spacers with respective radial spokes which connect inner and outer portions of the case. In another aspect, centring may be provided by machining selected contacting surfaces of selected components.

A tube having enhanced inner diameter stiffness is provided. The tube includes a wall having an inner zone, intermediate zone, and an outer zone. The intermediate zone includes a plurality of partially offset and overlapped plies that form a number of non-radial spokes and voids extending from the inner zone and the outer zone. The non-radial spokes of the tube facilitate the transmission of torque from the inner zone to the outer zone during winding and handling operations, while insulating the inner diameter from radial pressure on the outer zone. The spokes and voids may essentially extend around the entire circumference and length of the tube and thus provide for more consistent properties throughout the tube.

A shuttlecock and in particular an outdoor shuttlecock having a domed head (100) and a shaft (101) separating the head from an annular skirt (102). The skirt is connected to the shaft via radial spokes (111) that extend between the skirt and one end of the shaft. A leading edge (112) of the skirt, positioned closest to the head, is separated from the head along a longitudinal axis of the shuttlecock by a distance along the length of the shaft. The radial spokes are curved along their length to provide riffling during flight and to twist to absorb an impact force when hit with a badminton racquet.

The invention relates to the technical field of triphibious combat vehicle body accessories, in particular to a multifunctional wheel for a triphibious combat vehicle and an axle system. The multifunctional wheel for the triphibious combat vehicle comprises a rim, a hub and a tire, the rim and the hub are fixedly connected through a plurality of radial spoke rods, a rotatable sheet spoke is arranged on each spoke rod along the corresponding spoke as the axis, the rotatable sheet spokes can seal the space between the rim and the hub, and an included angle can be formed between the rotatable sheet spokes and the plane formed by all the spoke rods. According to the multifunctional wheel and the axle system, a vehicle can normally run on land, meanwhile, power can be provided for the vehicle for traveling in water and in the air, namely the three functions of walking on land, sailing in water and flying in the air are integrated, the trafficability of the combat vehicle is improved, in addition, the invisibility of the combat vehicle can be improved, and the combat capability of the combat vehicle can be improved.