An interface module configured to control a motor in an HVAC system is provided. The interface module includes a processor coupled in communication with a memory. The processor is configured to wirelessly receive configuration data from a wireless device, store the wirelessly received configuration data in the memory, determine a first operating parameter at which to operate the motor based on the configuration data and at least one signal received from a first device, and control the motor in accordance with the first operating parameter.
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p.ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
H02P 31/00 - Dispositions pour la régulation ou la commande de moteurs électriques non prévues dans les groupes , ou
2.
WATER HEATER BLOWER HOUSING, IMPELLER, AND STATIC TAP SYSTEM
A blower has a blower housing of clamshell construction, including two housing members having a scroll back wall molded with radial draft, an impeller and a motor within the housing, and a static tap connected to the housing. The impeller has a backplate with a backplate back surface region of substantially the same radially converging shape as that of a front surface region of the scroll back wall formed by the radial draft, providing a substantially uniform axial gap between the backplate back surface region and the scroll back wall. The impeller has a ring connected by a skirt to the back plate to define a stepped area behind the ring. The impeller includes impeller blades extending forwardly from the impeller backplate and the ring and back fins extending rearwardly from the ring. The blower has a scroll width of about twice an impeller exhaust width.
A motor controller for a burner system includes an inverter that supplies current to a motor that rotates a draft inducer fan. A processor is coupled to the inverter and receives a signal from a system controller, and in response instructs the inverter to supply a first current, during a first period, to the motor to rotate the fan to produce a first mass flow through the burner system, the first mass flow having a first mass flow rate greater than a threshold to actuate a vacuum switch. The processor then instructs the inverter to supply a second current, during a second period starting at an expiration of the first period, to the motor to rotate the fan to produce a second mass flow through the burner system, the second mass flow having a target mass flow rate for normal operation of the burner.
A bearing assembly may include an integral sensor module retained within a bore in the bearing housing. The sensor module includes at least one strain gauge oriented to sense a compressive load acting on the bearing housing. The sensor module may be retained within the bore under an axial compressive load. The sensor module may include a power source and a wired or wireless communications module for transmitting information indicative of the compressive load to an external instrument or other system.
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
F02F 3/08 - Pistons comportant des moyens permettant l'expansion ou pour la réguler sous forme de pièces additionnelles régulant l'expansion ces pièces additionnelles étant en forme d'anneau
F16C 17/08 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges axiales uniquement pour porter la partie extrême d'un arbre ou d'un autre organe, p.ex. crapaudines
F16C 33/36 - Rouleaux; Aiguilles avec gorges pratiquées dans les surfaces portantes
G01L 1/22 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c. à d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte en utilisant des jauges de contrainte à résistance
An HVAC system including a multi-capacity compressor, and a control system for the multi-capacity compressor are described herein. The control system includes an AC line voltage source, a variable-voltage variable-frequency drive, and a processor. The AC line voltage source is configured to operate the multi-capacity compressor. The variable-voltage variable-frequency drive is coupled to the AC line voltage source and is configured to operate the multi-capacity compressor at a variable speed. The processor is coupled to the AC line voltage source and the variable-voltage variable-frequency drive, and is configured to selectively couple the AC line voltage source and the variable-voltage variable-frequency drive to the multi-capacity compressor to operate the multi-capacity compressor. The processor is further configured to transmit a capacity control signal to the multi-capacity compressor. The capacity control signal is instructive to operate the multi-capacity compressor in one of a plurality of capacity settings.
A bearing retainer for use in a bearing is provided. The bearing includes an inner ring, rolling elements and an outer ring. The bearing retainer includes a body. The body defines an inner periphery and an outer periphery of the body. The body further defines a plurality of inner walls. Each inner wall defines an opening extending from the inner periphery to the outer periphery of the body. The plurality of openings is adapted to receive one of the rolling elements. The inner walls are adapted to keep the rolling elements in a spaced apart relationship. Ribs extend inwardly from the inner periphery of the body.
A system for determining operating conditions of a rotating biological contactor includes a sensor including a first end coupleable to the gearbox assembly of the rotating biological contactor at a radial distance from a rotation axis of a rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft rotates a plurality of media elements about the rotation axis to treat water within a basin of the rotating biological contactor. The sensor also includes a second end coupleable to a brace to prevent rotation of the sensor and the gearbox assembly when the rotatable shaft is rotated. The sensor further includes a body extending between the first end and the second end. The sensor is configured to detect a load on the body when the rotatable shaft is rotated. The system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to determine a torque of the rotatable shaft based on the load detected by the sensor.
G01L 3/10 - Dynamomètres de transmission rotatifs dans lesquels l'élément transmettant le couple comporte un arbre élastique en torsion impliquant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques d'indication
G01L 3/24 - Dispositifs pour déterminer la valeur de la puissance, p.ex. en mesurant et en multipliant simultanément les valeurs du couple par le nombre de tours par unité de temps, en multipliant les valeurs de la force de traction ou propulsive par la vitesse
G01N 35/04 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes ; Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet en utilisant une série de récipients à échantillons déplacés par un transporteur passant devant un ou plusieurs postes de traitement ou d'analyse - Détails du transporteur
A blower systems includes a blower housing, a gasket, and a clamp. The blower housing includes a dilution air inlet port having a tubular portion with an end margin having a plurality of flanges separated by slits enabling flexing of the plurality of flanges to resiliently move radially inwardly from an unflexed position. The gasket extends within the end margin of the dilution air inlet port. The air supply system includes an inlet portion, a combustion air portion, and a one-piece fitting having an inlet, dilution air outlet, and a combustion air outlet. The clamp is positioned radially about the plurality of flanges such that it can secure a source of dilution air within the dilution air inlet port.
F23L 17/00 - Génération du tirage; Mitrons de cheminées ou de conduits d'alimentation en air; Débouchés de conduits de cheminées
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F16L 25/04 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes comprenant un collier ou une bague dont la broche filetée fait corps avec l'organe entourant le tuyau
F23L 17/16 - Appareils de tirage, p.ex. jet de vapeur agissant sur les produits de combustion au delà du foyer
F23N 3/08 - Régulation de l'amenée d'air ou du tirage par systèmes assistés
A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system that is repositionable along a track system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system that is repositionable along the track system between the infeed side and the pass-through side by attachment within one or more channels.
B65G 17/24 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comportant une série de rouleaux que l'élément de traction déplace sur une surface portante pour effectuer le transport des charges ou des porte-charges
B65G 47/22 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs
B65G 47/24 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné
A draft inducer blower assembly includes a blower having a fan, a dilution air intake passage, an exhaust gas intake passage, and a discharge passage. The blower is configured to operatively connect to a heater system in a manner to facilitate flow of combustion air into a combustion chamber and to draw dilution air into the blower and to mix the dilution air with the exhaust gases and to facilitate flow of the mixed air and exhaust gases through the vent. The dilution air intake passage is positionable in at least a low flow configuration and a high flow configuration. The dilution air intake passage is more restrictive of intake of dilution air in the low flow configuration than in the high flow configuration.
An air blower comprising includes a blower housing, impeller fan, and pressure tap. The blower housing defines a blower housing interior and includes a housing wall portion, an air inlet and an air outlet. The impeller fan is positioned within the blower housing interior. A first end of the pressure tap is outside the blower housing interior and a second end is inside the blower housing interior. The through passage extends through the body portion and the base portion. The base portion includes a radius portion extending both from the body portion towards the second end and radially outward from the body portion. The second end of the pressure tap is positioned closer to the impeller fan than the housing wall portion.
G01L 19/00 - MESURE DES FORCES, DES CONTRAINTES, DES COUPLES, DU TRAVAIL, DE LA PUISSANCE MÉCANIQUE, DU RENDEMENT MÉCANIQUE OU DE LA PRESSION DES FLUIDES - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
F04D 17/00 - Pompes à flux radial spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles, p.ex. pompes centrifuges; Pompes hélicocentrifuges spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles
F04D 29/00 - POMPES À DÉPLACEMENT NON POSITIF - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
F04D 29/40 - Carters d'enveloppe; Tubulures pour le fluide énergétique
F23L 5/02 - Aménagements des ventilateurs ou des soufflantes
F23N 5/18 - Systèmes de commande de la combustion utilisant des détecteurs sensibles au débit de l'écoulement de l'air ou du combustible
A combustion air blower includes a blower housing, an impeller fan within the blower housing, and an embossment to restrict airflow from the combustion air blower. The blower housing has a discharge conduit defining a discharge passageway. The discharge conduit is adapted and configured to receive a baffle such that, when the baffle is received, the baffle extends inwardly into the discharge passageway from a first wall towards a second wall opposite the first wall. The baffle restricts airflow within the discharge passageway. The embossment is in the discharge passageway and in the second wall and extends towards the first wall such that the embossment restricts airflow within the discharge passageway. The embossment cooperates with a baffle to provide a reduced cross sectional area of the discharge passageway in comparison to an upstream portion.
F23L 5/02 - Aménagements des ventilateurs ou des soufflantes
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F23L 13/00 - Structure des soupapes ou registres de commande de l'alimentation en air ou du tirage
F23M 9/02 - ARMATURES, ENVELOPPES, PAROIS OU PORTES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉES AUX CHAMBRES DE COMBUSTION, p.ex. AUTELS; DISPOSITIFS DE DÉFLEXION D’AIR, DE FLAMMES OU DE PRODUITS DE COMBUSTION DANS LES CHAMBRES DE COMBUSTION; DISPOSITIFS DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX CHAMBRES DE COMBUSTION; DÉTAILS DES CHAMBRES DE COMBUSTION NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Écrans de foyer dans les arrivées d'air
A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
B65G 47/22 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs
B65G 17/08 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge avec une surface portante formée par une série de maillons, de plaques ou plates-formes reliés entre eux, p.ex. longitudinaux la surface étant formée par l'élément de traction
B65G 17/24 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comportant une série de rouleaux que l'élément de traction déplace sur une surface portante pour effectuer le transport des charges ou des porte-charges
B65G 17/30 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge - Détails; Dispositifs auxiliaires
A transfer module assembly includes a frame, a conveyor belt with internal rotating elements, where the conveyer belt is supported by the frame, conveyor drive rollers supported by the frame and configured to drive the conveyor belt, a flat transfer belt mounted beneath the conveyor belt and configured to contact undersides of the internal rotating elements of the conveyor belt in operation, and flat transfer belt drive rollers supported by the frame and configured to drive the flat transfer belt. The conveyor drive rollers are friction-based and operate without use of a sprocket, and comprise depressions for receiving the internal rotating elements of the conveyor belt.
B65G 17/24 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comportant une série de rouleaux que l'élément de traction déplace sur une surface portante pour effectuer le transport des charges ou des porte-charges
15.
MOTOR CONTROLLER FOR BLOWER IN GAS-BURNING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF USE
A motor controller for a blower in a gas-burning appliance. The motor controller includes a processor configured to receive a measured pressure differential measured by a sensor disposed in an airflow generated by the blower. The processor is configured to compute a motor speed based on the measured pressure differential and a pressure differential set-point for the gas-burning appliance. The processor is configured to operate the blower at the motor speed to drive the measured pressure differential toward the pressure differential set-point.
A blower assembly is attached to a water heater having an exhaust opening, the assembly includes a tank cap attached to a tank of the heater. A recess surface formed in the exterior surface of the cap. A member has a first surface that is connected to the tank cap to form a cover plenum between the cap and the member. The blower includes a motor, an air moving member connected to the motor and a blower housing having an interior containing the fan. The blower housing has an input opening that communicates the blower housing interior with the member output opening. The blower housing, the member and the tank cap provide an exhaust gas flow path from the exhaust opening of the heater through the cover plenum, through the blower housing interior and out the output opening.
F23L 17/00 - Génération du tirage; Mitrons de cheminées ou de conduits d'alimentation en air; Débouchés de conduits de cheminées
F04D 25/06 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F24H 1/36 - Appareils de chauffage de l'eau autres qu'instantanés ou à accumulation, p.ex. chauffe-eau pour chauffage central avec réservoir d'eau adjacent à la chambre ou aux chambres de combustion, p.ex. au-dessus ou à côté le réservoir d'eau renfermant un ou plusieurs tubes de feu
A bearing retainer for use in a bearing is provided. The bearing includes an inner ring, rolling elements and an outer ring. The bearing retainer has a body. The body defines an inner periphery and an outer periphery of the body. The body further defines a plurality of openings extending from the inner periphery to the outer periphery of the body. The plurality of openings are adapted to retain the rolling elements in a spaced apart relationship. The body further defines opposed faces extending from the inner periphery to the outer periphery of the body. The body further defines a plurality of face pockets formed in at least one of the faces of the body. The face pockets are adapted to storing lubrication. The body further includes a pathway from at least one face pocket of the body to the inner periphery of the body.
F16C 33/66 - Pièces ou détails particuliers pour la lubrification
F16C 19/06 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec roulements à billes essentiellement du même calibre, en une ou plusieurs rangées circulaires pour charges radiales principalement avec une seule rangée de billes
A lock for use with an assembly is provided. The assembly includes an inner race having a bore with a generally tapered periphery. The bearing assembly supports a shaft. The bearing lock includes a sleeve having a generally cylindrical internal periphery adapted for cooperation with the shaft and a generally tapered external periphery that cooperates with the bore. The sleeve conforms from a first condition whereby the internal periphery defines a first diameter to a second condition whereby the internal periphery defines a second diameter different than the first. The bearing lock also includes a collar that cooperates with the sleeve to urge the sleeve from the first condition to the second condition. The collar conforms from a-first condition whereby the generally cylindrical internal periphery defines a first diameter to a second condition whereby the internal periphery defines a second diameter substantially different than the first.
F16C 35/073 - Leur fixation sur l'arbre ou dans la carcasse d'enveloppe avec interposition d'un organe entre l'arbre et la bague intérieure de roulement
F16B 21/20 - Dispositifs sans filetage pour empêcher le mouvement relatif selon l'axe d'une broche, d'un ergot, d'un arbre ou d'une pièce analogue par rapport à l'organe qui l'entoure; Fixations à ergots et douilles largables sans filetage à parties séparées pour broches ou arbres sans trous, sans gorges ni encoches pour les organes de blocage
F16C 19/38 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec roulements à rouleaux essentiellement du même gabarit, disposés dans une ou plusieurs rangées circulaires, p.ex. roulements à aiguilles pour charges à la fois axiales et radiales avec plusieurs rangées de rouleaux
A draft inducer blower assembly for use with a water heater has a housing, a motor, and a fan. The housing has an exhaust volute surrounding the fan and a base adapted to be mounted atop a water heater. The base has an inlet port adapted to receive exhaust gas from the water heater. The fan is connected to the motor for rotation about a rotation axis. The exhaust volute and the base may be or may not be non-adjustably fixed relative to each other. The exhaust volute has a cut-off at a cut-off angle relative to the rotation axis. The exhaust volute has an exhaust outlet passageway that extends to an exhaust port. The exhaust port is lower than the top of the exhaust volute.
A blower assembly is configured for use with a gas-operated heater having a burner and an exhaust port. The blower assembly has a blower and a sensor. The blower is configured to operate at two or more speeds and is configured to operatively connect to the burner in a manner to facilitate flow of combustion air into the burner and to facilitate flow of exhaust through the exhaust port. The sensor is configured to be sensitive to pressure of exhaust downstream of the blower. The sensor is operatively connected to the blower in a manner such that the blower will change speeds if said pressure exceeds a threshold pressure.
A bearing lubricator for lubricating a lubricated bearing is provided. The bearing lubricator includes a reservoir configured to contain lubricant, a bearing lubricator for lubricating a lubricated bearing, a conduit connected to the reservoir and to the bearing; and mechanism and a controller. The mechanism is operably connected to at least one of reservoir and the conduit. The mechanism is adapted to advance the lubricant from the reservoir to the conduit when actuated. The controller stores a triggering value of a parameter. The controller is further adapted to actuate the mechanism when a signal indicative of the triggering value is advanced to the controller. The bearing lubricator also includes a sensor operably connected to the controller. The sensor is adapted to measure a parameter of a measured bearing and to send a signal to the controller indicative of the value of the parameter.
F16N 29/02 - Dispositifs particuliers dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification indiquant ou détectant des conditions indésirables; Utilisation des dispositifs sensibles à ces conditions dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification agissant sur l'alimentation en lubrifiant
A blower housing comprises first and second blower housing pieces for surrounding a blower fan. The first blower housing piece comprises a blower discharge section comprising an inner tubular portion, an outer tubular portion, and a drain hole. The inner tubular portion defines a blower discharge passage. The inner and outer tubular portions define an exhaust pipe cavity adapted to receive an end margin of an exhaust pipe. The tubular portions are adapted to enable condensate water that forms on the inner surface of the exhaust pipe to flow into the exhaust pipe cavity. The drain hole extends through the outer tubular portion. The drain hole is configured to enable condensate water flowing into the exhaust pipe cavity to drain from the blower housing. The first blower housing piece is a molded one-piece member.
A blower assembly includes a housing including an outlet and a cutoff point positioned proximate the outlet. The blower assembly also includes an impeller including a plurality of blades that each includes a tip portion including a radially outer edge and a transition point that divides the radially outer edge into a first portion and a second portion. The impeller is positioned within the housing such that a first radial gap is defined between the cutoff point and the first portion and a second radial gap is defined between the cutoff point and the second portion. The first radial gap includes a constant width that is shorter than a width of the second radial gap.
A bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft member. The bearing assembly has an inner ring having an inner surface sized to receive the shaft member therein. A first fastener threadedly engages a first fastener aperture formed in the inner ring such that a distal end of the first fastener engages the shaft member to selectively retain the inner ring to the shaft member for rotation therewith. A first groove extends along the inner surface of the inner ring and is aligned with the first fastener aperture formed in the inner ring. The first groove is sized to permit clearance between a burr or other obstruction formed on an exterior surface of the shaft member.
F16C 33/58 - Chemins de roulement; Bagues de roulement
F16C 35/073 - Leur fixation sur l'arbre ou dans la carcasse d'enveloppe avec interposition d'un organe entre l'arbre et la bague intérieure de roulement
25.
INNER RING WITH UNDERCUT TO IMPROVE TANG FLEXIBILITY
A bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft member having an outer ring, having a first bearing raceway, and an inner ring, having a second bearing raceway. The raceways are opposingly spaced relative to each other. The inner ring includes a plurality of tang members extending in a cantilevered configuration from at least one end of the inner ring having slots formed therebetween. Bearing members are positioned in a space between and in engagement with the first and second bearing raceways. An undercut groove extends circumferentially along an inner surface of the inner ring generally adjacent the plurality of tang members. The undercut groove is operable to increase an effective cantilever distance of the plurality of tang members. The assembly further includes a locking member engaging the plurality of tang members and exerting a compressing force upon the plurality of tang members to couple the inner ring to the shaft.
A bearing temperature monitoring system for detecting a temperature of bearing grease within a bearing housing. The bearing temperature monitoring system comprises a housing mountable to the bearing housing, a power source selectively outputting an electrical current, and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit includes a temperature sensor component electrically coupled to the power source. The temperature sensor component can be responsive to a change in temperature such that the temperature sensor component opens or closes the electrical circuit at a predetermined temperature even in the absence of an applied electrical current. The electrical circuit further includes an alert device electrically coupled to the power source and the temperature sensor component that outputs an alert in response to the temperature sensor component.
G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
F16C 17/24 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement caractérisés par des particularités sans rapport avec la direction de la charge avec dispositifs affectés par des conditions anormales ou indésirables, p.ex. pour empêcher un surchauffement, pour la sécurité
F16C 19/52 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec dispositifs affectés par des conditions anormales ou indésirables
F16C 33/66 - Pièces ou détails particuliers pour la lubrification
G01K 5/62 - Mesure de la température basée sur la dilatation ou la contraction d'un matériau le matériau étant un solide maintenu de façon que la dilatation ou la contraction provoque une déformation du solide le corps solide étant formé de bandes ou de plaques composées, p.ex. bilames
Methods and systems for monitoring a variable-speed pump system to detect a blockage condition. A value indicative of pump performance is sensed and a pump load coefficient is calculated. The value of the pump load coefficient does not change substantially due to changes in pump speed and is indicative of a blockage of a drain in a liquid holding tank. A blockage of the drain is detected based at least in part on the calculated pump load coefficient and the operation of the pump is adjusted based on the detected blockage.
An end-frame of an electro-dynamic machine includes a bearing housing defining an annular bearing cavity for rotatably supporting a rotor shaft about an axis. A support body is coupled to the bearing housing. The support body has a terminal end and a base end opposite the terminal end. The base end includes a first radial support surface having a first diameter, a second radial support surface having a second diameter, and an annular wall axially disposed between the first radial support surface and the second radial support surface. A radial extension extends radially from the support body adjacent the terminal end. A mounting member extends axially from the radial extension portion. The mounting member defines an aperture for receiving a BX fitting.
A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.
A blower housing of novel two-piece construction is comprised of first and second housing parts of stamped or drawn sheet metal that are attached together. The two-piece construction provides the housing with two interior portions separated by an interior wall. The interior wall has an opening that is spaced from the aligned exhaust opening of the heater and the output opening of the housing. This creates a winding exhaust gas flow path through the blower housing. The interior wall is also provided with a recessed cavity that receives a portion of a fan rotated by a motor supported by the blower housing. Positioning of at least a portion of the fan in the cavity reduces the overall height dimension of the blower housing and facilitates the retrofitting of the blower housing between an existing exhaust opening of a heater and an axially aligned flue pipe.
F24B 7/06 - Poêles, fourneaux ou conduits pour gaz de combustion comportant des moyens supplémentaires pour le chauffage par convection sans conduits d'air
31.
INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR INCLUDING ROTOR WITH UNEQUAL POLES
An electric machine includes a stator and a rotor core including a first rotor portion positioned adjacent the stator and having an outside diameter. The first rotor portion includes a plurality of elongated slots that define a plurality of poles. The electric machine also includes a plurality of magnets. Each of the plurality of magnets is positioned within one of the slots and ar-ranged such that each of the plurality of poles has a magnetic arc length that is different than a magnetic arc length of any adjacent pole.
An electric machine includes a stator, a rotor positioned adjacent the stator and rotatable with respect to the stator, and a housing that at least partially surrounds the stator. An enclosure is coupled to the housing and includes a first compartment and a second compartment. A plurality of fins are positioned within the second compartment and a fan is coupled to the rotor and directs a flow of air through the second compartment.
H02K 5/18 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des nervures ou des ailettes pour améliorer la transmission de la chaleur
H02K 11/01 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour le blindage contre les champs électromagnétiques
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p.ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
H02K 9/06 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par l'air ambiant s'écoulant à travers la machine comportant des moyens pour établir la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement avec des ventilateurs ou des dispositifs d'entraînement mûs par l'arbre de la machine
33.
CONTROLLER FOR A MOTOR AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE MOTOR
A pumping apparatus for a jetted-fluid system includes a pump having an inlet connectable to the drain, and an outlet connectable to the return. The pump is adapted to receive the fluid from the drain and jet fluid through the return. The pumping apparatus includes a motor coupled to the pump to operate the pump, a sensor connectable to the power source and configured to generate a signal having a relation to a parameter of the motor, and a switch coupled to the motor and configured to control at least a characteristic of the motor. The pumping apparatus also includes a microcontroller coupled to the sensor and the switch. The microcontroller is configured to generate a derivative value based on the signal, and to control the motor based on the derivative value.
F04C 28/06 - Commande, surveillance ou dispositions de sécurité pour les pompes ou les installations de pompage spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles spécialement adaptées pour arrêter, pour démarrer, pour le ralenti ou pour un fonctionnement à charge nulle
F04D 15/02 - Arrêt de pompes ou de soupapes en cas de fonctionnement indésirable
F04D 27/00 - Commande, p.ex. régulation, des pompes, des installations ou des systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles
H02H 5/08 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions non électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion sensibles à une pression de fluide, à un niveau de liquide ou à un déplacement de liquide anormal, p.ex. relais Buchholz
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p.ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02P 3/06 - Dispositions pour l'arrêt ou le ralentissement de moteurs, génératrices électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour arrêter ou ralentir individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique ou un convertisseur dynamo-électrique
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CONTROLLER FOR A MOTOR AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE MOTOR
A method of controlling a motor operating a pumping apparatus of a system includes determining a trip value for a parameter, floating the trip value, and monitoring the operation of the pump. Monitoring the operation of the pump includes determining a value for the parameter, comparing the value to the trip value, and determining whether the comparison indicates a condition of the pump. The method of controlling the motor also includes controlling the motor to operate the pump based on the condition of the pump.
F04C 28/06 - Commande, surveillance ou dispositions de sécurité pour les pompes ou les installations de pompage spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles spécialement adaptées pour arrêter, pour démarrer, pour le ralenti ou pour un fonctionnement à charge nulle
F04D 27/00 - Commande, p.ex. régulation, des pompes, des installations ou des systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles
H02H 7/08 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour des machines ou appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un chan pour moteurs dynamo-électriques
H02P 31/00 - Dispositions pour la régulation ou la commande de moteurs électriques non prévues dans les groupes , ou
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
A sealing assembly (72) includes a first member (42), a second member (76), and a circumferentially extending seal (78). The first member includes an angularly disposed running surface (98). The second member is rotatable relative to the first member about an axis of rotation. The circumferentially extending seal is coupled to the second member. The seal includes a lip (84, 86) having a first end (90, 92) fixed to the second member and a second end (94, 96) being generally free. The first end forms a hinge generally providing for radially outward movement of the second end relative to the axis of rotation upon rotation of the second member. The second end may be biased against the running surface.
A bearing assembly includes an inner race and an outer race, with the outer race positioned such that the inner race is an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner race and the outer race. A resilient seal element extends adjacent to a flange element, maintaining an effective seal during axial and/or radial movement, such as that caused by thermal expansion, of the resilient seal element relative to the flange element. The resilient seal element excludes contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and retains grease or lubricant within the bearing assembly.
A terminal board includes an attachment portion engageable with an end cap and defines an attachment plane that is substantially parallel to an end plane defined by the end cap, and a first terminal portion adapted to receive a first terminal wire. The first terminal portion defines a first terminal plane that intersects the end plane to define an included angle. The included angle is between about 40 degrees and 80 degrees.
H02K 5/22 - Parties auxiliaires des enveloppes non couvertes par les groupes , p.ex. façonnées pour former des boîtes à connexions ou à bornes
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p.ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulements; Agencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératrices; Dispositions pour améliorer la commutation
A motor control system and method switch between voltage control and angle control. The motor control system includes a comparator, an angle controller, and a voltage controller. The comparator is configured to compare a feedback speed and a commanded speed and to generate a speed difference between the feedback speed and a command speed. The angle controller is coupled to the comparator and is configured to receive the speed difference, and to adjust a turn-on angle in response to the speed difference. The voltage controller is configured to be activated when the turn-on angle reaches a retardation limit, and to generate a limited voltage command.
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