439 results about "Air transport" patented technology

A flexible hose is adapted to maintain its inner wall temperature above the dew point of air transported between a CPAP machine's humidifier and mask, preventing condensation, An electrically energizable heating element forms a helical reinforcement member. The hose's first end has a standard CPAP soft end cuff. The second end comprises a special end fitting including: a support ring, electrical jack, and a specially shaped over-molded plastic cuff The support ring has a ring portion threadably secured onto the helical reinforcing member, and a receptacle extending therefrom. A coaxial electrical jack is received within the receptacle, with the energizable heating element of the helix being wired to the prongs of the jack. A soft plastic cuff is molded over much of the ring portion and receptacle, to provide further integrity of the end fitting, while the remaining portion of the cuff conforms to the standard CPAP end cuff configuration.

Military systems in particular face two specific problems: field casualties typically increase as unit visibility decreases and it is often difficult for ground stations and/or headquarters to maintain control and visibility of geographically dispersed assets. The system provides satellite communications such as two-way messaging, Voice over Packet, and global positioning information and reporting for fixed and rotary wing aircrafts where traditional methods of communications are not otherwise practical. The system provides communications between remote users and other remote users as well as between remote users and control stations. In some embodiments there is an in-flight transceiver system that includes an antenna, an aviation box, and a switch. The aviation box conforms to a one-half, ½ short Air Transport Rack (ATR) form factor and includes a transceiver, an interface card, and a global positioning system (GPS) unit. The switch is located between the aviation box and the antenna for controlling a data signal between the antenna and the transceiver of the aviation box.

The safe and secure mass commercial air transportation to eliminate or, at least, mitigate dramatically the impact of a baggage-born explosion or fire in a cargo hold of a passenger airplane, menacing technical malfunction or failure of the airplane, or a human error, and to accommodate concurrently additional passengers aboard, owing to separating the cargo hold far sufficiently beyond the airplane and further placing the cargo hold into, at least one, cargo airtrailer in the form of an immense glider(s) driven by the airplane so that baggage and cargo are carried in the airtrailer, or accommodating the passengers aboard a passenger airtrailer (glider) driven by the airplane.

The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not. However, air transport poses a particular problem: Goods can be transported in tropical heat, packaged and placed upon pallets and the like containers whereby they are presented in aircraft style containers. Such goods may be left on runways at extreme temperatures (+40° C.) and then placed within a hold where low pressures and low temperatures exist during flight. At a destination airport the temperatures may well be sub-zero. To simplify transport with respect to airports, planes and handling equipment, there have been developed aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULDs) which comprise any type of pallet or container that can easily be loaded to the aircraft by a ground handler. The present invention seeks to provide a transport container which can maintain goods within a narrow temperature range, can displace a considerably reduced volume before erection, is economical to manufacture, can readily and easily be constructed. The present invention further seeks to provide a transport container which is compatible with standard Unit Load Device specifications.

The invention discloses an independent suspension mounting bracket structure. The independent suspension mounting bracket structure comprises a front independent suspension mounting structure and a rear independent suspension mounting structure. The independent suspension mounting structure comprises a left longitudinal body connecting beam, a right longitudinal body connecting beam, a first transverse mounting reinforcing beam, a second transverse mounting reinforcing beam, a bracket on a shock absorber and a triangular arm mounting bracket on a suspension. The independent suspension mounting structure also meets the mounting rigidity and strength requirements of steering, transmission, braking, cooling systems, air transport, air drop, mooring and securing and the like. The rigidity and the strength of the whole body are enhanced; and the requirements of the whole vehicle for the properties such as whole vehicle bearing, control stability, reliability and the like under the condition of a cross-country pavement with large torque or a severe pavement are met.

A modular automated air transport system comprising an unmanned autonomous aircraft having a selectively detachable control systems portion and a structural air frame portion, wherein the structural air frame portion contains an interior cargo hold, aerodynamic members having control surfaces and at least one propulsion device attached to the structural air frame portion; and wherein the control system portion includes a control computer for autonomously controlling the flight of said air transport system from one known location to a second known location.

Provided is a method of transporting an absorbent resin powder, said method being suitable for long-distance transport, and being able to inhibit the deterioration of the properties of the absorbent resin powder while also inhibiting obstructions. During the manufacturing process, the absorbent resin powder is transported pneumatically via transport pipes. This transport method involves two or more air transport devices (A, B, C) within one transport section, and the air transport devices (A, B, C) are connected in series by transport pipes (P1, P2, P3).

An air transporting-conditioning device comprising: a housing, an emitter electrode configured within the housing, a collector electrode configured within the housing and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode, a removable trailing electrode configured within the housing and downstream of the collector electrode, a first voltage source electrically coupled to the emitter electrode and the collector electrode, wherein the first voltage source energizes the emitter and collector electrodes to create a flow of air downstream from the emitter electrode to the collector electrode, and a second voltage source electrically coupled to the trailing electrode. The second voltage source is independently and selectively controllable of the first voltage source. The housing includes a grill, whereby the trailing electrode is removably secured to the grill. Alternatively, the trailing electrode is removable from the housing by other means or fixed in the housing.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for overcoming the disadvantages of current air transportation systems that might be used for regional travel by providing a more cost effective and convenient regional air transport system. In some embodiments, the inventive air transport system, operational methods, and associated aircraft include a highly efficient plug-in series hybrid-electric powertrain (specifically optimized for aircraft operating in regional ranges), a forward compatible, range-optimized aircraft design, enabling an earlier impact of electric -based air travel services as the overall transportation system and associated technologies are developed, and platforms for the semi-automated optimization and control of the powertrain, and for the semi-automated optimization of determining the flight path for a regional distance hybrid-electric aircraft flight.

A flight time resource configuration and optimization method suitable for airline hubs is disclosed. The flight time resource configuration and optimization method comprises the steps of calculating the quantity of first-type time resources; optimizing the first-type time resources; calculating the quantity of second-type time resources; optimizing the second-type time resources for the first time; performing primary real-time analog simulation and conflict regulation; optimizing the second-type time resources for the second time; and performing secondary real-time analog simulation and conflict regulation, and the like. The flight time resource configuration and optimization method can bring benefits for multiple sides and can realize the maximum of social benefit; for passengers, reasonable flight time can greatly reduce probability of flight delays, so that the passengers can enjoy the more good-quality air transportation service; for airports, the airline hubs can optimize the airport management systems, expand international market shares and improve the competitiveness of the airports; and for airlines, the airlines can establish and construct main center radiation type airline network, ensure the flight service quality and improve the reputation of the airlines consequently.

The invention relates to a rotorcraft (10) having a main rotor (11), a turbine engine (13), and a transmission mechanism (MGB) coupled to the rotor and to the engine to enable the engine to drive the rotor. The engine has a free turbine (132) connected to the transmission mechanism (MGB) by a shaft (15, 15a, 15b, 16, 18). The rotorcraft includes an external compressor (19) arranged to be driven by the free turbine (132) or by an electric motor, together with an air-transport duct (21) connecting the external compressor (19) to the engine so as to deliver the air that has been compressed by the external compressor to the inlets (22) of the engine.

An air transport duct, and sections of such duct, capable of connection to a support by support members and attachment members formed from two mating members. Each section has two terminal open ends and a flange disposed around each open end for connection to a flange of an adjacent section. Each flange includes two relatively transverse receiving channels adjacent to a corner of the flange, and an insertable corner member positioned into the channels. The corner member is attached to the flange by a load-bearing connection, and can support a predetermined portion of a weight of the duct by connection of the corner member to a first mating member connectable to a second mating member secured to a corresponding support member. A method of connecting a duct to a support by forming a load-bearing connection between a corner member and a flange.

The invention discloses an air transportation pet cage which comprises a cage body, a cage door, a handle and foot wheels, wherein the cage body comprises an upper cage body and a lower cage body; the cage door is arranged at one side of the cage body; the handle is connected to the central position on the top of the cage body; the foot wheels are arranged at the bottom of the lower cage body; after the upper cage body and the lower cage body are superimposed, the upper cage body and the lower cage body are connected and fixed through nuts and cap threads; and one side end of the cage door is provided with a door shaft, while the other side end is provided with a movable door bolt. The pet cage has the advantages of easy cleaning, environmental protection, convenient movement and carrying, applicability to pet air transportation, convenience of cage door opening and closing, safety and reliability.

An apparatus for conditioning of air has an air inlet and an air outlet. The apparatus includes a heat exchanger, having a major longitudinal axis and having a shell through which an airflow is forced to circulate, and an exchange coil, fitted within the shell, which contains a heat exchange fluid. The heat exchange is simultaneously, parallel and longitudinal to the air transport, along the major heat exchanger's longitudinal axis. A fan, associated with a motor, produces the flow of air to be conditioned. The fan has an air inlet and an air outlet connected to the heat exchanger. At least one silencer is coupled to the entrance or to the exit of air.

The Flying Vehicle of Inverse Sustentation (FVIS) is an air transport unit for passengers and cargo. The vehicle has vertical takeoff due to a main flow-generating unit which generates combustion gases that are directed toward a circled firm wing, to obtain the necessary sustentation to elevate the vehicle. The flow directed toward the wing is protected with a cover with the surrounding means. The horizontal displacement is obtained using secondary propulsion units.

An air transporting and/or conditioning device comprising a housing having an inlet grill and an outlet grill, an emitter electrode configured within the housing, a collector electrode configured within the housing and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode, a driver electrode removable from the housing independent of the collector electrode and the grills. The driver electrode is preferably removable from the housing through a side portion of the housing. Preferably, the driver electrode is insulated with a dielectric material and/or a catalyst. Preferably, a removable trailing electrode is configured within the housing and downstream of the collector electrode. Preferably, a first voltage source electrically is coupled to the emitter electrode and the collector electrode, and a second voltage source electrically is coupled to the trailing electrode. The second voltage source is independently and selectively controllable of the first voltage source.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The dimensions of the cover system can vary depending on the ULD they are designed to be used with. The cover system can also be adapted to any individual skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts that wrap the shipment. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials, and different layers can incorporate different materials. The different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. In specific embodiments, materials used for the cover system are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) friendly. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations (oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene) for horticultural product loads. The cover system can also have antimicrobial properties. In addition, the cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds which is known to affect the reliability of the aircraft smoke detection system and to cause false fire alarms.

The invention relates to a damper apparatus and a refrigerator having the same. The invention aims to conduct temperature control of high reliability through reliably closing the opening of an electric damper and obtain a refrigerator with high energy-saving performance. The refrigerator comprises a chilling temperature zone chamber disposed on a refrigerator body, a cooler chamber which is disposed behind the chilling temperature zone chamber and is provided with a cooler, a blower which transports cooling air from the cooler chamber to the chilling temperature zone chamber, a separating plate which separates the cooler chamber and the chilling temperature zone chamber, and makes the cooling air transported by the blower blow out from the blowout mouth of the chilling temperature zone chamber, and a chilling chamber damper which controls the air output to the chilling temperature zone chamber. The chilling chamber damper comprises a frame communicating the cooler chamber and the opening of the blowout mouth, an opening/closing body used for opening or closing the opening, and a drive mechanism driving the opening/closing body. The opening of the chilling chamber damper is larger than the blowout mouth in area.

The invention relates to a low dew point positive pressure air supply system for a high-pressure cabinet and a dehumidification method thereof. The cooler for the temperature of the external air delivered from the outside; when the temperature of the external air is higher than 18-20°C, the cooler is started, and the external air is filtered by the filter part, and then processed by a compression cooler to reduce the air temperature to 14°C -16°C, and then sent to the rotary dehumidifier for dehumidification; the rotary dehumidifier will continuously absorb the water molecules in the high-pressure cabinet and convert it into humid air, discharge it out of the high-pressure cabinet in the high-pressure chamber, and transport the dry air after heating and dehumidification To the high-voltage cabinet to achieve the purpose of continuous dehumidification of the high-voltage cabinet. The present invention completely reduces the moisture content of the air in the cabinet, thereby reducing the air humidity and dew point temperature in the cabinet, thereby avoiding the occurrence of condensation, ensuring that the air pressure in the cabinet is positive relative to the outside of the cabinet and that there is no dead angle in the high-voltage cabinet.

A spinning machine (100) is provided with a plurality of spinning units (1), each of which has an air-jet spinning device (6) that twists a fiber bundle F using a whirling airflow. The spinning machine (100) includes an air transporting device (21) that transports air, an air pipe (22) that guides the air transported by the air transporting device (21), an additive supplying device (3) that supplies an additive to the air pipe (22) at upstream of a branch where the air flowing through the air pipe (22) branches off towards the air-jet spinning devices (6), and a control device (C) that adjusts the volume of an additive to be supplied by the additive supplying device (3).