公开(公告)号：WO1986000386A1

公开(公告)日：1986-01-16

申请号：PCT/US1985000820

申请日：1985-05-06

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  GARDELL, Harry, L. ,  BRADY, Robert, T.

IPC: F22B23/06

CPC classification number: F22B31/00 ,  F23C3/00 ,  F23M5/00

Abstract: A boiler includes a high intensity combustor (11) mounted in a shell that defines the boiler housing. A coil bank (12) is mounted in the boiler and spaced from the combustor. A fire pot (15) is positioned in the combustor and defines a combustion chamber with a combustion throat (20) at one end and a choke (21) at a second end between the combustion chamber and the coil bank. The choke is formed of refractory material and includes uniformly distributed steel fibers (30) that conduct heat across the choke from the hot side adjacent the combustion chamber to the cooler side adjacent the coil bank. The steel fibers substantially reduce the thermal gradient in the choke and improve boiler efficiency.

公开(公告)号：WO1991000407A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1989002866

申请日：1989-06-28

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  BAYARD, Robert, G. ,  WALSH, Anthony, J.

IPC: E05F15/02

CPC classification number: E05F15/565 ,  E05F15/643 ,  E05F17/004 ,  E05Y2201/218 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2201/236 ,  E05Y2201/238 ,  E05Y2201/24 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/46 ,  E05Y2201/604 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2800/25 ,  E05Y2800/73 ,  E05Y2900/51 ,  Y10T292/1021

Abstract: A power door operator for transit vehicles utilizing a rodless pneumatic cylinder (10) to open and close doors (2, 3) in the sidewall of a vehicle. Door movement having a controlled door edge force is achieved through coupling an external piston (11) of the cylinder and vehicle doors through belt (16). Magnetic coupling between internal and external pistons of the cylinder provide force having breakaway value applied to the operated door. A novel lock (30, 31, 32, 33) operated by admission of air to the cylinder (10) latches or unlatches the door in its closed position subsequent or prior to door closing or opening. Control of door motion at the ends of its travel is achieved through the use of a novel differential area (10a) in the cylinder. Piston force is modified for positions approaching either end of the cylinder using a sliding rod (40) contained by the piston (10a). Movement of the rod modifies available force.

公开(公告)号：WO1985004948A1

公开(公告)日：1985-11-07

申请号：PCT/US1985000257

申请日：1985-02-19

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  BEITNER, Shlomo

IPC: F25B21/02

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D23/021 ,  H01L35/30

Abstract: A thermoelectric cooler (10) of rugged construction for use in cabs of a railway locomotive includes a housing (28) with a storage compartment (14) mounted therein surrounded by insulation (38). The compartment is fabricated of thermoconductive material and includes flat sides (22, 24) without protuberances. A plurality of thermoconductive coupling pads (46) are secured to the sides of the compartment. A thermoelectric module (44) of substantially the same size as the coupling pad is secured to each pad with the cold face of the module against the pad. An extruded aluminum heat exchanger (60) with a plurality of parallel fins (66) is secured to the hot side of each thermoelectric module to draw off heat and dissipate it to the surrounding environment. The fins are spaced apart a predetermined, optimum distance to obtain maximum heat transfer. A support bar (82) and spot shim (86) are employed to secure each heat exchanger to a coupling pad. Each coupling pad, thermoelectric module and heat exchanger are secured to the storage compartment by fasteners. Each fastener is insulated by an insulating bushing (74) and one or more Belleville washers (76) are mounted on each fastener to compensate for thermal cycling of the assembly due to environmental temperature changes.

公开(公告)号：WO1984000795A1

公开(公告)日：1984-03-01

申请号：PCT/US1983000726

申请日：1983-05-11

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  ALEXANDRE, William, H. ,  DARE, Roy, R.

IPC: F16K31/44

CPC classification number: F16K41/046 ,  F16K5/0285 ,  Y10S277/91 ,  Y10T137/1797

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of fluids of a flammable nature and under high pressure, which includes a hollow body (10) having a plug (24) rotatably mounted within the body between the floating seats (30) at inlet (16) and outlet ports (17) with a packing plate (12) in the bonnet (19) capable of maintaining a seal against loss of fluids when the valve has been subjected to high temperature caused by fire.

公开(公告)号：WO1987005134A1

公开(公告)日：1987-08-27

申请号：PCT/US1987000078

申请日：1987-01-13

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  REIP, Raymond, G.

IPC: G05D16/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/124 ,  F16K17/105 ,  G05D16/166 ,  Y10T137/7762 ,  Y10T137/7769 ,  Y10T137/86919 ,  Y10T137/87225

Abstract: A main valve (16) includes a product pressure inlet (18), an outlet (20), a movable closure member and a pressurized head volume above the closure member. Product pressure relief flow through the main valve is controlled by a modulating, pressure operated pilot relief valve (14) that includes a piston chamber (36) with a reciprocally mounted pilot piston (42). The chamber is in fluid communication with the pressurized head volume and with the outlet and inlet of the main valve. An inlet valve (92) controls flow from the inlet of the main valve into the chamber and is actuated by the pilot piston. The pilot piston includes first and second surfaces (46) and effective areas DELTA A exposed to the pressure in the piston chamber and an end isolated from the piston chamber and in fluid communication with the main valve inlet.

Abstract translation: 主阀（16）包括产品压力入口（18），出口（20），可移动的关闭构件以及关闭构件上方的加压头体积。 通过主阀的产品压力释放流量由调节压力操作的先导溢流阀（14）控制，该释放阀包括具有往复安装的先导活塞（42）的活塞室（36）。 室与加压头体积以及主阀的出口和入口流体连通。 入口阀（92）控制从主阀的入口进入腔室的流动并由导向活塞致动。 导向活塞包括暴露于活塞室内的压力的第一和第二表面（46）和有效区域DELTA A以及与活塞室隔离并与主阀入口流体连通的端部。

公开(公告)号：WO1987003978A1

公开(公告)日：1987-07-02

申请号：PCT/US1986002194

申请日：1986-10-17

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  RUSSELL, Jack, A. ,  SOLBERG, Kent, C.

IPC: G06F15/20

CPC classification number: G01P1/08

Abstract: An electronic speedometer/acceleration indicator (40) for large vehicles such as railroad locomotives, transit railcars, and off-highway types featuring a transflective, backlighted display (30, 40). Prominently displayed, conveniently viewed indications (42) of the rate of change at any indicated speed provide immediate information for use in power application and braking of the vehicle by the operator. The display provides in an analog configuration (32, 39), means for displaying digitally processed speed information. Computation of vehicular speed, acceleration and/or deceleration is provided on a continuous basis, utilizing a microprocessor (10) to sample and average speeds over a fixed time interval which includes sufficient interval to prevent display fluctuations or ''jittering''. A novel user initiated test (Fig. 3-1) cycles the microprocessor and associated digital components through predetermined operational sequences, with prominent indication of unit failure on the display means.

公开(公告)号：WO1987002406A1

公开(公告)日：1987-04-23

申请号：PCT/US1986001685

申请日：1986-08-11

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  CONDON, James, E. ,  SHANKLAND, Nicholas, B.

IPC: E05F17/00

CPC classification number: B61D19/026 ,  E05F15/53 ,  E05F17/004 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/448 ,  E05Y2800/73 ,  E05Y2900/51

Abstract: A door operating assembly (1) for opening and closing vehicle doors at a constant force includes a frame (12), a teeter lever assembly (24) having a variable diameter cam on its edge surface pivotally mounted on the frame, a cylinder (20) operated by pressurized air mounted on the frame and including a rod (22) connected to the teeter lever assembly for rotating the teeter lever assembly, a spring (62) secured between the frame and a flexible connection member (66) which wraps around the variable diameter cam upon door movement providing a constant opening and closing force on the door, an accumulator (76) accepts pressurized air from the cylinder as the door opens and returns the pressurized air to the cylinder for closing the door.

公开(公告)号：WO1986003278A1

公开(公告)日：1986-06-05

申请号：PCT/US1985002193

申请日：1985-11-05

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  McINERNEY, Michael, J.

IPC: F22B21/22

CPC classification number: F28F1/36 ,  F22B37/101 ,  F28D7/024

Abstract: A flash boiler (10, 100) or steam generator includes a shell (12) defining a combustion chamber (105). A coil bank (20) is mounted adjacent to the combustion chamber and includes an inner coil (24) defining a heat absorption chamber. An intermediate coil (26) is positioned in the chamber surrounding the inner coil. An outer coil (22) surrounds the intermediate coil. The outer coil is in serial communication with a source of fluid and with the inner coil. The inner coil is in a serial communication with the intermediate coil and the intermediate coil communicates with an outlet. To limit pressure drop through and increase heat transfer by the coils, the diameter of the inner coil is larger than the diameter of the outer coil and the diameter of the intermediate coil is larger than the diameter of the inner coil. To further increase the heat absorption efficiency of the coil bank, an extended surface (60) is defined on at least a portion of the outer coil. The extended surface is of helical thread configuration and of a predetermined width and pitch (62) to allow the surfaces to rest on each other once the coils are wound around the combustion chamber.

公开(公告)号：WO1985001571A1

公开(公告)日：1985-04-11

申请号：PCT/US1984001505

申请日：1984-09-19

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  HOLL, Richard, A.

IPC: F28F09/24

CPC classification number: F28F13/02 ,  F28F13/003

Abstract: Shell and tube heat transfer apparatus and a corresponding process of heat transfer employ a fluid flow consisting of non-turbulent boundary-layers (30) adjacent the inner (34) and outer (22) heat exchanger surfaces of the tubes and a non-turbulent core-layer (32) between the boundary-layers and interfacing therewith. Interrupter-structures (28) disposed within the tube and shell flow passes and interrupt the full development of the boundary-layers at a multitude of spaced spots, leaving the heat transfer surfaces unaltered, unmodified and uninterrupted, so that the boundary-layers cannot increase in thickness but will partially separate from the surfaces and mix non-turbulently with the core-layer to effect the required heat transfer between the surfaces and the fluid. The interrupter-structure preferably consists of a plurality of rows of spheres (28), with which the space remote from the heat exchange surface is filled with a space-filling material (58) to prevent the useless flow of fluid in a space not effective for heat transfer. The interrupter structure may also comprise a unitary body (60) of equivalent shape.

Abstract translation: 壳和管传热装置和相应的传热过程使用由邻近管（34）和外（22）热交换器表面的非湍流边界层（30）组成的流体流和非湍流 核心层（32）之间并与之相接合。 布置在管和壳体流中的断路器结构（28）在多个间隔的位置处通过和中断边界层的完全展开，使传热表面不变，未修改和不间断，使得边界层不能增加 但是将部分地从表面分离并且与芯层非湍流混合以实现表面和流体之间所需的热传递。 断路器结构优选地由多排球体（28）组成，远离热交换表面的空间用空间填充材料（58）填充，以防止在空间中无用的流体流动无效 用于传热。 断续器结构还可以包括具有相同形状的整体（60）。

公开(公告)号：WO1987007361A1

公开(公告)日：1987-12-03

申请号：PCT/US1986001092

申请日：1986-05-21

Applicant: VAPOR CORPORATION

Inventor： VAPOR CORPORATION ,  BEITNER, Shlomo

IPC: F25B21/02

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  F25B2321/023 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  Y10T403/16

Abstract: In heating and cooling assemblages, that use a thermoelectric module (12) of the Peltier type held tightly between heating (20) and cooling (24) members, an improvement, for avoiding fracture of the frangible components of the Peltier type thermoelectric module, is provided by using a clamping means, that acts against the members clamped against the thermoelectric module, that employs spring means (40) that exert the assembly pressure against the thermoelectric module's substrates. The spring means desirably apply force in line with the central portion of the module's substrates, where the hottest portion (14) of the module's substrate is located. The spring means employ one or more elongated leaf springs (44) whose center is offset from the ends of the springs that are engaged by selectively actuable clamping means (40). In one specific form a cooling box for use in the field is equipped with assemblages, as disclosed, provided at the corners (90) of the box.