Abstract:
A parallel adjustment assembly is provided for a scroll compressor which includes an orbiting scroll (18) and a fixed scroll (14). The parallel adjustment assembly includes a housing (24) and an eccentric guide shaft (32) having opposed first and second ends. A step (44) is defined by the eccentric guide shaft at an intermediate position along the shaft. A first bearing (34) is fixedly mounted on the housing. The first bearing rotatably mounts the first end of the eccentric guide shaft. The eccentric guide shaft is moveable axially with respect to the first bearing. A biasing member (37) biases the eccentric guide shaft in a direction toward the fixed scroll. A positioner (38), which is made integral with the eccentric guide shaft, precisely positions the eccentric guide shaft in the thrust direction.
Abstract:
A method for non-destructive compression of a reactive gas such as ozone employs a liquid used as a compressant or sealant in a compressor (100) where the liquid is substantially free of elements which decompose the gas. Provision is also made for extraction of heat of compression absorbed by the liquid of the compressant or sealant, for addition of chilled and pH adjusted liquid, and for addition of acid, if necessary.
Abstract:
A bleaching process and apparatus for producing high consistency pulp mats with relatively uniform chemical and temperature distribution in the pulp mat employs a washing press (100) in which the mat is formed in a first chamber (I) while a chemical solution which may first be heated or cooled is added to a second chamber (II). Liquor extraction begins in the first chamber (I) and continues through the second chamber (II) to the nip of the rolls (62). Displacement washing of liquor from the pulp mat begins at the juncture of the first and second chambers and continues until the pulp mat enters the nip. By this process, the adjustment of temperature and chemical content is uniformly accomplished with a minimum loss of energy or materials.
Abstract:
A fluid-activated, percussive impact tool has a piston (46) therein that reciprocates longitudinally but not rotationally. The piston activates a wrap spring clutch (96) to rotate the drill steel. A removable splined nut (84) in combination with the tool's housing (42) restrains rotation of the piston, while permitting longitudinal reciprocation of the piston.
Abstract:
A rotating disc filter (10) has a plurality of sectors (20) removably mounted on drainage and support structures (14) which are fixed on a rotating hub (16). The drainage and support structure (14) has flow channels (36) and internal baffles (52, 54) which serve to trap filtrate to keep filtrate from re-wetting filter cake built up on the sectors (20) prior to removal of the filter cake from the sectors.
Abstract:
A rotating disc filter has a plurality of discs, each made of a plurality of sectors (20) removably mounted on support structures (14) which are fixed on a rotating hollow shaft (16) into core drainage channels (18) of which, the sectors drain. The drainage and support structure has flow channels (55) designed to rapidly drain filtrate and to permit filtrate split between clear and fiber bearing fractions. Rapid drainage is made possible by a novel method and device for controlling fluid transit volume within the sectors.
Abstract:
A hydrodynamic device for generating negative pressure excursions in a pulp slurry during fine screening, includes at least one half-foil member (123) disposed on a substantially cylindrical outer surface of a rotor (121). The rotor (121) is mounted within and co-axial with a substantially cylindrical screen (95) having a circumferentially continuous apertured zone to define an annular screening chamber (93) between the rotor (121) and the screen (95). The half-foil member (123) is collectively at least axially co-extensive with the apertured zone and has a leading edge which, also collectively, is inclined at a spiral angle (33) relative to the axis of the rotor (121) such that, in one embodiment, during rotation, the leading edge of the half-foil member (123) conducts large particles downwardly through the screening chamber (93). A selection of hydrodynamic foil configurations is provided in order to adapt to a wide range of pulp types and screening conditions.
Abstract:
A spacer (70) of a desired thickness sets the clearance between an end face (20) of a fluid displacement device rotor and an end plate (24) of a fluid displacement device housing. Initially the spacer (70) is located on either the end face (20) or the end plate (24). The end face (20) is then positioned adjacent said end plate (24). Next, the rotor is axially displaced relative to the housing to a desired position wherein the spacer (70) is in contact with both the end face (20) and the end plate (24). Finally, the rotor is secured in said desired position.
Abstract:
A device for cleaning and lubricating an exterior surface of an asphalt compacting machine (1) includes a support member (9) removably attached to the machine (1). Positioned on the support member (9) for easy access are a flexible scraper (101) for cleaning the drum (3) and a fluid spray system (51), for spraying and uniformly distributing a lubricating fluid onto the drum (3). Elastic spring means (10) on the support member assures positive contact between the drum (3) and the scraper (101) and between the drum (3) and the fluid distributor.
Abstract:
A torque transducer capable of installation in the housing (100) of a rotating machine, having a limited axial space therefor, has a disk shaped first member (14) fixed to a fixed portion of the housing. A disk shaped second member (16) has splines on its inside diameter which provide a sliding coupling with the first member. Splines on the outside diameter of the second member provide sliding connection to a floating portion (18) of an output drive train which coupling transfers reaction torque back from the output shaft (21), through the drive train, and into the second member. Shear webs are formed between the inner and outer diameters of the second member by removing some material to form torsion concentrator voids. Strain gages mounted on the shear webs and bridged with appropriate resistors provide an output signal in response to torsional strains imposed on the second disk shaped member. The output signal is routed to a calibrated signal processor and relay control unit.