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135 results about "Ring element" patented technology

Ring Element. The ring element is constructed similarly to the basket element but it has an additional internal filter cylinder which increases the filtration area by approximately 30%.

Plain bearing arrangement and nacelle equipped with a plain bearing arrangement for a wind turbine

A slide bearing arrangement includes an inner ring element, an outer ring element, and at least one slide bearing element, which is arranged between the inner ring element and the outer ring element. The slide bearing element includes at least two slide bearing pads, wherein the individual slide bearing pads each have a bearing surface that is cambered, viewed in an axial direction, and wherein an apex of the bearing surface has the largest diameter of the bearing surface.
Owner:MIBA GLEITLAGER AUSTRIA GMBH

Mounting ring and system for a recessed luminaire

The invention relates to a recessed luminaire (1), having a mounting system (10) comprising a mounting ring (100) for mounting a luminaire unit (20) of the recessed luminaire (1) in a recess (990) of an assembly structure (900), the assembly structure (900) having a top surface (991) and a bottom surface (992). The mounting ring (100) and the mounting system (10) are likewise configured for insertion and installation in the recess (990) in an installation direction (D). The mounting ring (100) comprises a ring element (110), wherein the ring element (110) comprises a flange portion (112) that is configured to interact with the bottom surface (992); and at least two bars (120) that are arranged on the ring element (110). Each bar (120) is configured for coupling with a latch arm (200) of the mounting system (10), wherein each latch arm (200) interacts with the top surface (991) and holds the mounting ring (100) within the recess (990). Hereby each bar (120) is a separate element that is toollessly attached to the ring element (110).
Owner:ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBH

Self-aligning roller bearing

A self-aligning roller bearing (1) comprising an inner bearing ring element (2), an outer bearing ring element (3), and at least a series of roller elements (4) arranged between the inner and outer bearing ring elements (2, 3), wherein the inner bearing ring element (2) has a retaining flange (21) provided on a first axial side of the roller bearing (1), the retaining flange (21) being designed to prevent the roller elements (4) from falling out of the roller bearing (1) through a first axial opening (Ax) between the inner and outer bearing ring elements (2, 3) on the first axial side, the roller bearing (1) further comprising a first sealing ring element (5) arranged on the first axial side for sealing the first axial opening (Ax), the first sealing ring element (5) being rotatable with respect to the inner bearing ring element (2) and bearing against a sealing mating surface (23) of the inner bearing ring element. (2) seals,wherein the retaining flange (21) provides at least one filling recess (22) which is designed to allow the roller elements (4) to be inserted between the inner and outer bearing ring elements (2, 3) during the assembly of the roller bearing (1), and the sealing mating surface (23) is arranged axially outside the at least one filling recess (22).
Owner:AB SKF SKF PATENT DEPARTMENT

Wave gear for a robot and robots with such a wave gear

The invention relates to a wave gear (1) for a robot (12), comprising a flexible ring element (3) with external teeth, which can be deformed in the radial direction by a wave generator (2), and a ring gear (4) designed as a rigid ring element with internal teeth, wherein the external teeth of the flexible ring element (3) mesh with the internal teeth of the ring gear (4) at least in one tooth engagement region to transmit torque, wherein the wave generator (2) has a non-circular bearing element (6) comprising an inner ring (8), an outer ring (9) and rolling elements (7) arranged therebetween, wherein the bearing element (6) projects at least partially axially into the flexible ring element (3), wherein the inner ring (8) is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a drive shaft (10), wherein an output shaft (11) is connected in a rotationally fixed manner at least indirectly to the ring gear (4).wherein a structure (4.1) is formed at least partially on an outer circumferential surface of the ring gear (4), wherein the ring gear (4) is non-positively and / or positively connected via the structure (4.1) to an inner circumferential surface of a ring gear carrier (5), wherein the ring gear carrier (5) is connected to the output shaft (11) in a rotationally fixed manner.
Owner:SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO KG

Head portion of an implantable medical device, method for manufacturing a head portion, and plug assembly engageable into the head portion

A header part of an implantable medical device, a method for manufacturing the header part and a plug assembly which can be joined into the header part are described. The header part has a header part housing with at least one blind-hole-like plug contact socket with a socket opening and a socket bottom axially opposite the socket opening, at least one electrically conductive contact ring element and an electrically insulating, elastically deformable sealing ring are joined in a coaxial arrangement and in axially successive order along the second plug contact socket, which contact ring element and which sealing ring are surrounded by a hardened casting material. The invention is characterized in that at least one second blind-hole-like plug contact socket is arranged inside the header part, which second plug contact socket has a socket opening and a socket bottom axially opposite the socket opening, at least one electrically conductive contact ring element and an electrically insulating, elastically deformable sealing ring are joined in a coaxial arrangement and in axially successive order along the second plug contact socket, which contact ring element and which sealing ring are surrounded by a hardened casting material, the socket bottoms of the two plug contact sockets are each delimited by a connection which is at least partially surrounded by hardened casting material, and the connection contains a through channel which opens on both sides into the blind-hole-like plug contact socket.
Owner:NEUROLOOP

Article of footwear with a pulley system having a guide portion

A tensioning system for use with an article of footwear includes a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly may include a first disc and a second disc connected by a central shaft. A tensioning element can be engaged around the central shaft. A ring element can be used to prevent the tensioning element from disengaging the pulley when there is slack in the tensioning element. The pulley assembly can include a guide portion that guides a tensioning member so as to restrict the entry angle of segments of the tensioning member.
Owner:NIKE INC

Rotor rim for an electric machine

A rotor rim for an electric machine, having at least two solid annular plates and axially oriented tension bolts connecting the annular plates with each other, wherein on the outer circumference of annular plates grooves are arranged for accommodating rotor poles, for each rotor pole at least two tension bolts are provided, between each two adjacent annular plates a layer of intermediate ring elements is arranged, each layer includes exactly one intermediate ring element per rotor pole, intermediate ring elements are arranged such that between each two adjacent intermediate ring elements a ventilation duct is formed which extends from the inside of the rotor rim to the outer circumference of the rotor rim where it opens into space between the rotor poles, and each intermediate ring element is penetrated by at least two tension bolts and only abuts with a part of its axially oriented surface against adjacent annular plates.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

Power-split continuously variable transmission system

Power-split continuously variable transmission system for stepless transmission of drive power for an agricultural vehicle, with an input element for introducing torque and speed at least two switchable output elements for outputting torque and speed, an electromagnetic gear stage with an inner and a middle rotor and an outer stationary ring element, which are mounted concentrically to each other, a mechanical gear stage connected to the electromagnetic gear stage, wherein the outer ring element of the electromagnetic gear stage has electromagnetic coils to generate an electromagnetic field, and an output element is actuated solely by the electromagnetic gear stage, and a further output element is actuated by the electromagnetic gear stage and the mechanical gear stage, wherein the continuously variable transmission system is designed such that the same rotational speed is present between two output elements at a switching point in order to carry out a switching between them synchronously.
Owner:DEERE & CO

Disengageable clamping clutch and drive system with such disengageable clamping clutches

Drive system that includes: an inner race element (14); an outer race element (16); a first disengageable clamping element coupling (18) arranged between the inner race element (14) and the outer race element (16), wherein the first disengageable clamping element coupling (18) has a drive direction and a free-running direction; and a second disengageable clamping element coupling (20) arranged between the inner running ring element (14) and the outer running ring element (16), wherein the second disengageable clamping element coupling (20) has a drive direction and a freewheel direction which are opposite to the drive direction and to the freewheel direction of the first disengageable clamping element coupling (18); characterized by the fact that (i) the first disengageable clamping clutch (18) and the second disengageable clamping clutch (20) each include a disengagement mechanism to prevent the first and second disengageable clamping clutches (18, 20) from being engaged in a drive direction; wherein the release mechanism includes an extendable ring (42) which engages the clamping elements of the first disengageable clamping element coupling (18) or the second disengageable clamping element coupling (20), and when it is stretched, prevents the clamping elements from engaging the inner running ring element (14); or (ii) the first disengageable clamping element coupling (18) and the second disengageable clamping element coupling (20) each contain several clamping elements (30) with a clamping surface (30d) for engaging the inner running ring element (14) and wherein the several clamping elements (30) each contain a recess (30e) within the clamping surface (30d), wherein in the recess (30e) each of the clamping elements (30) receives an expandable ring (42).
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Locking system for a tilting system of an aircraft

The present invention relates to a locking system (40) for a tilting system (10) of an aircraft, in particular a VTOL aircraft, as well as to a tilting system (10) and an aircraft comprising the locking system (10) according to the invention. The locking system (40) comprises a locking element (41) which is designed and arranged to be movable in one direction with respect to a fastening element (1231) to which the locking element (41) is fastened, a ring element (1225) comprising at least one locking counter-element (44a, 44b) which is designed to receive the locking element (41) in a locked state of the locking system (40), a spring element (45) which is designed and arranged to apply a force to the locking element (41), wherein the locking counter-element (44a, 44b), the locking element (41) and the spring element (45) are designed such thatthat when a defined limit torque on the ring element (1225) is exceeded, the locking element (41) is pressed out of the locking counter-element (44a, 44b) due to a rotation of the ring element (1225) against the force of the spring element (45) in order to transfer the locking system (40) into an unlocked state.
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

Microelectromechanical array

A microelectromechanical array includes a substrate, a plurality of first ring elements, a plurality of second ring elements, and a plurality of electrodes. The substrate has a plurality of anchor pieces. The first ring elements include a plurality of first ring portions and a plurality of first coupling segments. The first ring elements are spaced apart from the substrate. The first coupling segments are connected to the first ring portions, so as to jointly have a node. Each of the second ring elements includes a plurality of second ring portions and a plurality of second coupling segments. The phases of each of second ring portions and the phases of each of the first ring portions are opposite. The electrodes are disposed on the substrate. Each of the electrodes is surrounded by any one of the first ring portions or the second ring portions, without coming in contact therewith.
Owner:ZILLTEK TECH

Device for dispensing a fluid substance

A device (1) for dispensing a fluid substance comprising an outer container (2) and a deformable bag (4), the deformable bag being housed in the outer container (2) and endowed with a neck (7) from which a first flange (6) extends, a pump (3) coupled to the deformable bag (4) in a sealed manner, and a ring element (5), which rests on a free edge (8) of the outer container (2) and is endowed with an opening (9) configured to at least partially house the neck (7) of the deformable bag (4), the opening (9) being peripherally delimited by a support surface (10) that comes into contact with the said first flange (6) on the deformable bag (4), supporting the said bag, the ring (5) being made of at least two half-shells (5A, 5B) configured to close around the neck of the deformable bag (4).
Owner:LUMSON SPA

Antenna device and wireless communication device

This application relates to the field of antenna technology, disclosing an antenna device and a wireless communication device. The antenna device includes a central element, a ring element, and a feed line. The central element has a first feed point. The ring elements are spaced around the periphery of the central element and have a second feed point. The feed line includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first end of the first conductor is electrically connected to the first feed point, and the first end of the second conductor is electrically connected to the second feed point. The second ends of both the first and second conductors are used to connect to an external radio frequency port. This application's antenna device, by designing the two elements in a nested structure—that is, the ring element surrounding the outside of the central element—and the first and second conductors of the feed line connecting the first and second feed points respectively, reduces the overall size of the antenna device without affecting its performance. This allows the antenna device to be installed inside a product, meeting the requirements of product miniaturization.
Owner:SHENZHEN H&T INTELLIGENT CONTROL

Turbulence ring element for wafer electroplating and electroplating process

The invention relates to the technical field of wafer electroplating, in particular to a turbulent flow ring element for wafer electroplating and an electroplating technology.The turbulent flow ring element comprises an electroplating cavity, a protective shell is installed on the surface of the electroplating cavity, a motor is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective shell, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a gear; a liquid inlet is formed in the lower surface of the electroplating cavity, an anode film is fixedly installed on the surface of the electroplating cavity, a connecting block is fixedly installed on the surface of the anode film, a high-resistance plate is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting block, a plurality of through holes are formed in the surface of the high-resistance plate, and a turbulent flow ring support is fixedly installed on the surface of the high-resistance plate. A turbulent flow ring outer ring is fixedly installed on the surface of the turbulent flow ring support, and teeth are arranged on the arc face of the turbulent flow ring outer ring. The problem that the uniformity of a conductive metal layer on the surface of a wafer is also affected due to the fact that the thickness of a plating layer in a notch area of the wafer is larger due to current crowding near the notch area of the wafer is solved.
Owner:NINGBO PRAITE SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Gyro load calculation method and system based on 2D finite elements

The present application relates to the field of gyroscopic load calculation, and discloses a gyroscopic load calculation method and system based on 2D finite elements, which comprises the following steps: establishing a ring element model for the axisymmetric structure in an aero-engine rotor, and using integration and isoparametric transformation to calculate the gyroscopic load expression of all ring elements in the ring element model; establishing a plane stress element model for the non-axisymmetric structure in the aero-engine rotor, and calculating the gyroscopic load expression of all plane stress elements according to the element thickness of the plane stress elements in the plane stress element model; generating a system total load equation according to the gyroscopic load expression of the ring elements and the gyroscopic load expression of the plane stress elements, and solving the system total load equation to obtain the gyroscopic load of the aero-engine rotor; and the system comprises a data acquisition module, a modeling module and a calculation module. The present application can improve the accuracy of the calculation results, simplify the calculation process, improve the calculation efficiency, and save a large amount of manpower.
Owner:太仓点石航空动力有限公司

Air separating ring for supplying atomising air and shaping air within a paint spray gun

The present invention relates to an air separating ring (500) for supplying atomising air and shaping air within a paint spray gun (300), comprising a ring element (511), wherein the ring element (511) has a lateral surface (512), wherein the ring element (511) has a bulge (508) on the lateral surface (512) of the ring element (511), which bulge is designed to be arranged over the first supply hole (11) of the paint spray gun body (10, 50, 301) for atomising air, and / or wherein the ring element (511) has an indentation (54, 107, 507) on the lateral surface (102, 212, 512) of the ring element (511), which indentation is designed to be arranged over the second supply hole (12, 57) of the paint spray gun body (10, 50, 301) for shaping air, wherein the indentation (507) tapers from the first side (513) towards the second side (514) and / or the bulge (508) tapers from the first side (513) towards the second side (514).
Owner:SATA GMBH & CO KG

Mounting ring and system for recessed light fixtures

The invention relates to a recessed luminaire (1) with a mounting system (10) comprising a mounting ring (100) for mounting a luminaire unit (20) of the recessed luminaire (1) in a recess (990) of an assembly structure (900) having a top surface (991) and a bottom surface (992). The mounting ring (100) and the mounting system (10) are likewise configured for insertion and mounting in the recess (990) in a mounting direction (D). The mounting ring (100) comprises a ring element (110), wherein the ring element (110) comprises a flange portion (112) configured to interact with the bottom surface (992); and at least two bars (120) arranged on the ring element (110). Each bar (120) is configured for coupling with a latching arm (200) of the mounting system (10), wherein each latching arm (200) interacts with the top surface (991) and holds the mounting ring (100) within the recess (990). Thereby, each bar (120) is a separate element toollessly attached to the ring element (110).
Owner:ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING INC

A copper needle chip separation device and method

This invention provides a copper needle chip separation device, comprising: a separation pipe; a first vortex separator, disposed at one end of the separation pipe, including a first inlet and a first outlet, the first inlet and the first outlet respectively connected to the separation pipe; and a second vortex separator, disposed at the other end of the separation pipe, including a second inlet, a second outlet, a flow-dividing vane, and at least one guide plate, the second inlet and the second outlet respectively connected to a separation channel, the flow-dividing vane connected to the periphery of the second outlet and extending obliquely outward from the second outlet along the material flow direction, and the guide plate arranged around the flow-dividing vane, which is a non-closed ring element. This invention requires minimal manual intervention, giving it significant advantages over conventional chip separation methods, such as high efficiency and good separation effect. Simultaneously, it avoids the problem of damage to the component surface, making it a novel copper needle chip separation device and method with broad application prospects.
Owner:SUZHOU UNIV

Harmonic drive

A harmonic drive is disclosed that includes a flexible ring element, which can be deformed in a locally radial manner in the circumferential direction by a wave generator with a non-round outer peripheral surface and which includes an outer toothing, and a rigid ring element with an inner toothing. The outer toothing of the flexible ring element at least partly meshes with the inner toothing of the rigid ring element in order to transmit a torque at at least one tooth engagement region, wherein the wave generator has a non-round first inner ring which protrudes at least partly into the flexible ring element and is rotationally fixed to a shaft. The harmonic drive additionally comprises a first bearing element, comprising a second inner ring and at least one first outer ring, said second inner ring being secured to the rigid ring element. Each outer ring is secured to the flexible ring element. Additionally, a drive cover is provided which is secured to a substantially radially extending section of the flexible ring element, and the drive cover is equipped with at least one opening on which a diaphragm is arranged in order to equalize gas pressure and / or temperature differences between the interior of the harmonic drive and the surroundings of the harmonic drive.
Owner:SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO KG

Atomizing module and drug delivery device including the same

An atomizing module and a drug delivery device including the same are provided. The atomizing module includes a ring element, a piezoelectric sheet, and a porous element. The ring element includes a central region and an outer region surrounding the central region. The piezoelectric sheet is arranged at the outer region of the ring element. The piezoelectric sheet includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and the first electrode and the second electrode are respectively arranged on different sides of the piezoelectric sheet. The porous element is arranged at the central region of the ring element. The first electrode of the piezoelectric sheet faces towards the ring element, the ring element has a first lead that is integrally formed, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric sheet is electrically connected to a second lead through a joint element.
Owner:HCMED INNOVATIONS

Multi-stage planetary gear structure suitable for surgical electric anastomat

The utility model discloses a multistage planetary gear structure suitable for a surgical electric anastomat, which comprises an anastomat main body machine, and a non-differential planetary gear transmission mechanism is mounted in the anastomat main body machine. According to the device, the non-differential planetary gear transmission mechanism, the first-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism, the second-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism, the third-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism and the fourth-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism are arranged, and a sun gear and a planet carrier in each stage in multi-stage planetary gear transmission are non-fixed elements; the first-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism, the second-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism, the third-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism and the fourth-stage planetary gear transmission mechanism share the same fixed inner gear ring element, four-stage planetary gear transmission assembly matching teeth are non-factorization type matching teeth, the torque variation is 1 / 4 of the factorization type matching teeth, the frequency is 4 times of the factorization type matching teeth, the meshing quality between a planetary gear and a sun gear can be improved, system torsional vibration is compensated, and the transmission efficiency is improved. Periodic impact is effectively avoided, torque is stably output, and stable and safe use of the anastomat body machine is facilitated.
Owner:SUZHOU DONGHAO PLASTIC HARDWARE CO LTD

Tapered roller bearing, bearing cage for a tapered roller bearing, and method for assembling the tapered roller bearing

The invention relates to a tapered roller bearing (1) comprising at least one first ring (4), at least one second ring and a plurality of tapered rollers (8) which are arranged between the at least one first ring (4) and the at least one second ring, wherein the first or the second ring (4) has a retaining rim (6), wherein the tapered roller bearing (1) also has at least one bearing cage (2) which has at least a first cage ring element (10), at least a second cage ring element (12) and a plurality of connecting pieces (16) extending substantially in the axial direction, wherein the connecting pieces (16) and the cage ring elements (10, 12) are connected to one another such that pockets (18) for receiving a tapered roller (8) are formed between the connecting pieces (16) and the cage ring elements (10, 12), wherein each pocket (18) has a pocket length (LL) in the axial direction and a pocket width (LB) in the circumferential direction, wherein the pocket length (LL) of at least one pocket (18) is greater than an axial length (LR) of the received tapered roller (8) by a predefined amount (Lap), the predefined amount (Lap) being selected in such a way that the received tapered roller (8) can be displaced in the pocket (18) in such a way that the bearing cage (2) can be moved at least partially over the retaining rim (6).
Owner:AB SKF SKF PATENT DEPARTMENT

Ferrule module for operation training and operation simulation device

The utility model discloses a ferrule module for operation training and an operation simulation device. The ferrule module comprises a base; the stand column is arranged on the base; the ferrule element is movably arranged on the stand column in a sleeving manner; the sensing assembly is arranged on the ferrule element and / or the stand column; the signal processing module is electrically connected with the sensing assembly; the prompting device is connected with the signal processing module; the sensing assembly is used for detecting the relative position relation between the ferrule element and the stand column, and the signal processing module judges whether the ferrule action reaches the standard or not according to a sensing signal and outputs feedback through the prompting device. In this way, the sensing assembly is arranged on the ferrule element and / or the stand column, whether the ferrule action reaches the standard or not is automatically detected, the training result is fed back in real time, and the training process is more accurate and intelligent.
Owner:SHANGHAI SHIHENG MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Aerosol-generating device with removable battery, system comprising such a device and battery rechange method for such a device

Aerosol-generating devices with removable batteries, systems including such devices, and battery replacement methods for such devices. There is provided an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising a power supply unit configured to power an operation of the aerosol-generating device to generate an aerosol wherein the power supply unit comprises a battery compartment (10) for removably holding a battery (2). The aerosol-generating device further comprises an aerosol-generating compartment comprising an aerosol-generating article receiving cavity (12) for removably receiving an aerosol-generating article. The housing accommodates the power supply unit and the aerosol-generating compartment. The housing comprises two housing parts (3, 4) which are removably attached. One of the housing parts forms a ring element (4) for securing the aerosol-generating compartment within the housing.
Owner:PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

Fuel pump and seal arrangement therefor

A high-pressure fuel pump comprising a pumping plunger 42 reciprocable within a plunger bore 34 of a pump housing 30 along a plunger axis 36. The pumping plunger includes an annular sealing ring groov
Owner:PHINIA DELPHI LUXEMBOURG SARL

Oil scraper ring and piston ring set for an internal combustion engine

An oil scraper ring (4) includes a ring element (6), having an upper ring edge (8), a lower ring edge, a ring inner side and a ring outer side (14. The ring element (6) is provided with two opposing contact surfaces (20), between which there is a ring gap (18. The ring element (6) is provided with at least one scraper bar (24, 26) on the ring outer side (14. The oil scraper ring (4) is provided with two recesses (28), each arranged on each contact surface (20), and each adjoining at least on the ring outer side (14), the respective contact surface (20) and the upper ring edge (8).
Owner:FEDERAL MOGUL BURSCHEID GMBH

Hash table-based full-factor regularization method and device, electronic equipment and medium

The application provides a hash table-based full-element regularization method and device, electronic equipment and medium, comprising: obtaining a to-be-regularized original interpretation vector file, and traversing elements contained in the original interpretation vector file to obtain an original plane element set and an original ring element set; constructing a point-ring hash table, a ring-plane hash table and an adjacent element overlapping point set based on the original plane element set and the original ring element set; performing simplification processing on the original interpretation vector file to obtain a new interpretation vector file, and traversing elements contained in the new interpretation vector file to obtain a new ring element set; determining a target overlapping point set according to the original ring element set, the new ring element set, the point-ring hash table and the adjacent element overlapping point set; and determining a target interpretation vector file after regularization according to the original plane element set, the ring-plane hash table and the target overlapping point set. The application is effective for full-element adjacency, and can effectively improve vector simplification efficiency and visual results under dense conditions.
Owner:BEIJING AEROSPACE HONGTU INFORMATION TECH

Device for keeping a crown cap on the bottle after opening

Device for keeping a crown cap on a bottle after opening, characterized in that the device comprises a ring element for attachment to the bottle neck and a connecting element between the ring element and the crown cap.
Owner:KÖLSCH SIEGFRIED

LIDAR systems and methods

A LIDAR system including an emitter configured to emit at least one light beam; a detector configured for receiving light reflected from surrounding objects; and a rotatable scanning element including a reflective prism having at least four faces inclined relative to the axis of rotation, and a ring element having an interior edge face extending around in a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation, the interior edge face having a variable angle varying from perpendicular to skewed relative to the axis of rotation, the emitter, the detector, and the rotatable scanning element being arranged such that the beam is incident on the interior edge face of the ring element and subsequently on one face of the at least four faces of the reflective prism, an angle of incidence of beam on the face depending on the variable angle of the ring element.
Owner:Y E HUB ARMENIA LLC

Self-optimizing seal for turbomachinery, and associated systems and methods

A representative seal system (such as a seal system for a turbopump of a rocket engine) automatically adjusts a balance ratio of a seal. The system can include a ring element encircling an axis. A front side of the ring element contacts a revolving surface to form a seal with the revolving surface. The front side can include a stepped surface having two or more steps. Each step includes a sealing surface configured to contact the revolving surface to form a sealing area that is different from a sealing area of each other sealing surface. Each step is positioned and configured to wear away during operation of the machine to expose an underlying surface to the revolving surface, to change the sealing area and the balance ratio of the seal. A representative method of operating a turbomachinery system includes changing the balance ratio of a seal while rotating a rotor.
Owner:BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING LLC