公开(公告)号：US06862883B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10612185

申请日：2003-07-02

Applicant: Dean L. Kamen ,  Christopher C. Langenfeld ,  Kingston Owens ,  Jonathan Strimling

Inventor： Dean L. Kamen ,  Christopher C. Langenfeld ,  Kingston Owens ,  Jonathan Strimling

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F16H21/30 ,  F28F1/12 ,  F28F1/36 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G2243/02 ,  F02G2243/04 ,  F02G2243/30 ,  F02G2244/00 ,  F02G2270/425 ,  F16H21/30 ,  F28F1/122 ,  F28F1/124 ,  F28F1/36 ,  F28F13/003 ,  Y10T29/49357

Abstract: A regenerator for a thermal cycle engine and methods for its manufacture. The regenerator has a random network of fibers formed to fill a specified volume and a material for cross-linking the fibers at points of close contact between fibers of the network. A method for manufacturing a regenerator has steps of providing a length of knitted metal tape and wrapping a plurality of layers of the tape in an annular spiral.

Abstract translation: 一种用于热循环发动机的再生器及其制造方法。 再生器具有形成为填充特定体积的纤维的随机网络和用于在网络的纤维之间紧密接触的点处交联纤维的材料。 再生器的制造方法具有提供一定长度的针织金属带并将多层带缠绕成环形螺旋的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20050028520A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10883393

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Allan Chertok

Inventor： Allan Chertok

IPC: F01B29/10 ,  F02G1/04 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/045

CPC classification number: F02G1/0435 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/045 ,  F02G2280/10 ,  H02P9/02 ,  H02P25/032

Abstract: A control system for a Stirling engine including the use of a synchronous power converter (“SPC”) which is connected to the terminals of the alternator in a linear alternator/FPSE power system. According to the teachings of the present invention, the attached SPC is small and portable and further ensures that piston and displacer excursion within the system remain within design limits. The system and method are designed such that it is possible to adjust both the voltage amplitude and the waveform frequency at the terminals of the linear alternator. By controlling these operational aspects, both the speed and the range of travel associated with the piston and the displacer in the FPSE can be controlled.

Abstract translation: 一种用于斯特林发动机的控制系统，包括使用在线性交流发电机/ FPSE电力系统中连接到交流发电机的端子的同步电力转换器（“SPC”）。 根据本发明的教导，所附连的SPC小巧便携，并进一步确保系统内的活塞和置换器偏移保持在设计限制内。 该系统和方法被设计成可以在线性交流发电机的端子处调节电压幅度和波形频率两者。 通过控制这些操作方面，可以控制与活塞和FPSE中的置换器相关联的行进速度和行程范围。

公开(公告)号：US6126723A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US96147

申请日：1998-06-10

Applicant: Monte K. Drost ,  Robert S. Wegeng ,  Michele Friedrich ,  William T. Hanna ,  Charles J. Call ,  Dean E. Kurath

Inventor： Monte K. Drost ,  Robert S. Wegeng ,  Michele Friedrich ,  William T. Hanna ,  Charles J. Call ,  Dean E. Kurath

IPC: B01B1/00 ,  B01D3/00 ,  B01D3/16 ,  B01D53/04 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D61/24 ,  B01F5/06 ,  B01F13/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  C01B3/48 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F25B9/00 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F28D9/00 ,  G01N1/34 ,  H05K7/20 ,  B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B01B1/005 ,  B01D3/00 ,  B01D53/0415 ,  B01D53/18 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D61/24 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01F5/0604 ,  B01J19/0093 ,  C01B3/48 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F25B9/00 ,  F28D9/00 ,  G01N1/34 ,  H01L23/427 ,  B01D2253/206 ,  B01D2253/304 ,  B01D2253/308 ,  B01D2257/304 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2258/0208 ,  B01D2259/40088 ,  B01D2259/4541 ,  B01D2259/4566 ,  B01D53/02 ,  B01J2219/00783 ,  B01J2219/00835 ,  B01J2219/00844 ,  B01J2219/00873 ,  B01J2219/00891 ,  B01J2219/00905 ,  B01J2219/00907 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/044 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/0805 ,  C01B2203/0838 ,  C01B2203/0883 ,  C01B2203/0894 ,  C01B2203/1035 ,  C01B2203/1052 ,  C01B2203/1064 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/127 ,  C01B2203/80 ,  C01B2203/82 ,  F25B15/14 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  G01N2001/4016 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02C10/08 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/152 ,  Y02P70/34 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: The present invention is a fundamental method and apparatus of a microcomponent assembly that overcomes the inherent limitations of state of the art chemical separations. The fundamental element enabling miniaturization is the porous contactor contained within a microcomponent assembly for mass transfer of a working compound from a first medium to a second medium. The porous contactor has a thickness, and a plurality of pores extending through the thickness. The pores are of a geometry cooperating with a boundary tension of one or the other or both of the media thereby preventing migration of one, other or both through the microporous contactor while permitting passage of the working compound. In the microcomponent assembly, the porous contactor is placed between a first laminate such that a first space or first microplenum is formed between the microporous contactor and the first laminate. Additionally, a cover sheet provides a second space or second plenum between the porous contactor and the cover sheet.

Abstract translation: 本发明是克服现有化学分离状态的固有限制的微组件组件的基本方法和装置。 允许小型化的基本要素是包含在微组件组件内的多孔接触器，用于将工作化合物从第一介质传播到第二介质。 多孔接触器具有厚度，并且延伸穿过厚度的多个孔。 所述孔具有与介质中的一种或另一种或两者的边界张力配合的几何形状，从而防止一种，另一种或两者通过微孔接触器的迁移，同时允许工作化合物通过。 在微组件组件中，将多孔接触器放置在第一层压体之间，使得在微孔接触器和第一层压体之间形成第一空间或第一微孔。 此外，覆盖片在多孔接触器和覆盖片之间提供第二空间或第二增压室。

公开(公告)号：US6050092A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US143026

申请日：1998-08-28

Applicant: Curtis Genstler ,  Ian Williford ,  Howard H. Bobry

Inventor： Curtis Genstler ,  Ian Williford ,  Howard H. Bobry

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F02G1/0435 ,  F02G2275/20

Abstract: A Stirling cycle machine control system includes an energy converter having a moving member. A detector is operatively associated with the moving member. The detector is configured to detect stroke of the moving member. A converter circuit is coupled with an output of the energy converter and is operative to convert output from AC to DC. A regulator is coupled with the converter circuit and a useful load, and is operative to regulate DC voltage. A controllably variable load member is coupled to the converter circuit and is operative to adjust load to the energy converter. Adjustment of the load to the energy converter regulates power output of the energy converter which in turn controls movement of the moving member. Control circuitry is signal coupled with the detector and the load member. The control circuitry is configured to receive a feedback signal correlated with the detected stroke of the moving member. The control circuitry is operative to dynamically adjust load on the energy converter to limit stroke of the moving member below a threshold level. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 斯特林循环机控制系统包括具有移动构件的能量转换器。 检测器可操作地与移动构件相关联。 检测器被配置为检测移动构件的冲程。 A转换器电路与能量转换器的输出耦合，并且可操作以将输出从AC转换为DC。 调节器与转换器电路和有用的负载耦合，并且可用于调节直流电压。 可控可变负载构件耦合到转换器电路，并且可操作地调节对能量转换器的负载。 对能量转换器的负载的调节调节能量转换器的功率输出，其依次控制移动构件的运动。 控制电路与检测器和负载元件信号耦合。 控制电路被配置为接收与所检测的移动部件的行程相关的反馈信号。 控制电路可操作以动态地调整能量转换器上的负载，以将移动构件的行程限制在阈值水平以下。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US5920133A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US705432

申请日：1996-08-29

Applicant: Laurence B. Penswick ,  Donald C. Lewis ,  Ronald W. Olan ,  Brad Ross ,  Leon Montgomery

Inventor： Laurence B. Penswick ,  Donald C. Lewis ,  Ronald W. Olan ,  Brad Ross ,  Leon Montgomery

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  H02K7/00 ,  F25B9/00 ,  H02K33/00 ,  H02K33/02

CPC classification number: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/0435 ,  F02G2270/45

Abstract: Improved flexures and flexure assemblies are taught for use in thermal regenerative machines. In one aspect, the flexure is a flat spring formed from a flat metal sheet having kerfs forming axially movable arms across them, and at least one aperture communicating with and extending from an end portion of the kerf. One variation includes a flexure bearing assembly having such a flexure. In accordance with another aspect, a thermodynamic machine has a housing carried stator and a piston and linear moving element carried by a flexure bearing assembly. In accordance with yet another aspect, a piston and displacer assembly are configured to be movably supported together within a chamber in a housing of a thermal regenerative machine via a flexure assembly. In accordance with yet another aspect, an internally mounted flexure bearing assembly includes a body configured to carry a tubular member, with the tubular member further carrying a central moving axial member within the tubular member via a flexure assembly in the form of at least one flat spring. One variation includes a retaining member for retaining the flat springs in assembly.

Abstract translation: 教导改进的弯曲和弯曲组件用于热再生机。 在一个方面，弯曲是由平板金属板形成的扁平弹簧，该平坦金属板具有在其上形成可轴向移动的臂的切口以及与切口的端部连通并从其延伸的至少一个孔。 一个变型包括具有这种挠曲的挠曲轴承组件。 根据另一方面，热力学机器具有承载的定子和由挠曲轴承组件承载的活塞和线性移动元件的壳体。 根据另一方面，活塞和置换器组件构造成通过挠曲组件在热再生机的壳体中的腔室内可移动地支撑在一起。 根据另一方面，内部安装的挠曲轴承组件包括构造成承载管状构件的主体，管状构件通过弯曲组件进一步承载管状构件内的中心移动的轴向构件，该挠曲组件呈至少一个平面 弹簧。 一个变型包括用于将板簧保持在组装中的保持构件。

公开(公告)号：US5794444A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US765223

申请日：1997-01-06

Applicant: Peter Hofbauer ,  Klaus Heikrodt ,  Rolf-Peter Strauss ,  Bernd Thomas

Inventor： Peter Hofbauer ,  Klaus Heikrodt ,  Rolf-Peter Strauss ,  Bernd Thomas

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F25B9/14 ,  F01B29/10 ,  F25B9/00

CPC classification number: F02G5/02 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/0445 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F25B9/14 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: The invention relates to method and an arrangement for utilizing the heat comprised i the exhaust gas of the combustion chamber of a heating and refrigerating engine working on the basis of a regenerative cyclic gas process by preheating the combustion air supplied to the combustion chamber, with the process gas, which is displaced from the hot working volume or supplied to this working volume, flowing through a regenerator arranged inside of a pressure-proof housing in the region of the hot piston. In order to achieve an effective utilization of the exhaust gas heat without additional apparatus complexity and without insulation of the engine in the region of the warm regenerator while maintaining the temperature profile necessary for the operation of the regenerator, the combustion air to the cooling of the pressure vessel wall surrounding the lower section of the regenerator is used, which cooling corresponds to the lower section of the temperature profile of the regenerator. For maintaining the upper section of the temperature profile necessary for the operation of the regenerator, the exhaust gas flows around the upper section of the pressure vessel wall surrounding the regenerator while, at the same time, heat is extracted from the exhaust gas in this region by means of the combustion air conducted on the outer side of the exhaust gas flow in the reverse direction.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / DE96 / 00787 Sec。 371日期1997年1月6日 102（e）日期1997年1月6日PCT提交1996年5月6日PCT公布。 WO96 / 35086 PCT公开号 日期：1996年11月7日本发明涉及利用包括加热和制冷发动机的燃烧室的排气的方法和装置，该加热和制冷发动机是基于再生循环气体处理， 燃烧室，其处理气体从热工作体积移动或供给到该工作体积，流过设置在热活塞区域内的耐压壳体内的再生器。 为了在维持再生器运行所需的温度分布的同时，在热再生器的区域内实现废气热的有效利用而不需要额外的设备复杂性和发动机的绝缘性，燃烧空气就可以冷却 使用围绕再生器下部的压力容器壁，该冷却对应于再生器温度分布的下部。 为了维持再生器操作所需的温度分布的上部，废气围绕再生器的压力容器壁的上部流动，同时从该区域的废气中提取热量 通过在废气流的外侧沿相反方向传导的燃烧空气。

公开(公告)号：US5765377A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-16

申请号：US708509

申请日：1996-09-05

Applicant: Sung-Tae Kim

Inventor： Sung-Tae Kim

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/053 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F28F9/18 ,  F25B9/00

CPC classification number: F02G1/055 ,  F28F9/18 ,  F02G2243/02

Abstract: A cooler structure of stirling engine is designed to make it easier for the production of the cooler by using brazing soldering techniques, and which in turn reduces the loss of the heat being transmitted to the cooling water and the displacer seal. The invention includes a sealing filler metal having the same depth formed around the circumference of each surface of the upper and lower plates which seals the radiator tubes to be fixed and sustained by the upper and lower plates. An adiabatic part is formed between the upper plate having a projection maintaining a predetermined length toward the inner low part. The internal cylinder prevents the passing of the heat from the internal cylinder to the radiator tube.

Abstract translation: 设计的斯特林发动机的冷却器结构通过使用钎焊技术使冷却器的制造变得更容易，这又减少了传递到冷却水和置换器密封件的热量的损失。 本发明包括具有相同深度的密封填充金属，该深度形成在上板和下板的每个表面的圆周周围，该密封填料金属密封散热器管以由上板和下板固定和维持。 在具有保持预定长度的突起的上板之间形成绝热部分朝向内部低部分。 内筒防止从内筒到散热器管的热量通过。

公开(公告)号：US5693991A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US599206

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Misha Hiterer ,  Mark Kushnir

Inventor： Misha Hiterer ,  Mark Kushnir

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F04B35/04 ,  F25B9/14 ,  H02K16/00 ,  H02K33/16 ,  H02K33/12

CPC classification number: F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/0435 ,  F04B35/045 ,  H02K33/16 ,  F25B9/14 ,  H02K16/00

Abstract: A synchronous twin reciprocating piston apparatus includes a cylinder and a number of stator assemblies mounted in fixed relation thereto. The stator assemblies are constructed so as to generate a radial magnetic field in a number of regions near to each end of the cylinder. The apparatus also includes a pair of piston-magnet assemblies, each having a piston slidable within an end of the cylinder, and a number of compound permanent magnet systems located within the regions. Each compound permanent magnet system includes a first section magnetized in a direction radial relative to the cylinder axis and a second section, axially displaced from the first, magnetized in the opposite direction. When the stator assemblies are excited with an alternating current, the piston-magnet assemblies reciprocate axially relative to said cylinder, and synchronously with the frequency of the applied current. The pistons then generate a pulsating pressure within the cylinder.

Abstract translation: 同步双向往复活塞装置包括一个与其固定关系安装的气缸和多个定子组件。 定子组件被构造成在靠近气缸两端的多个区域中产生径向磁场。 该装置还包括一对活塞 - 磁体组件，每个活塞 - 磁体组件都具有可在气缸的端部内滑动的活塞和位于该区域内的多个复合永磁体系统。 每个复合永磁体系统包括在相对于气缸轴线径向的方向上被磁化的第一部分和从第一部分沿相反方向被磁化的第二部分。 当定子组件被交流电激励时，活塞 - 磁体组件相对于所述气缸轴向往复运动，并与施加电流的频率同步。 活塞然后在气缸内产生脉动压力。

公开(公告)号：US5642618A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-01

申请号：US675995

申请日：1996-07-09

Applicant: Laurence B. Penswick

Inventor： Laurence B. Penswick

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F02G1/0435 ,  F02G2244/50 ,  F02G2253/03

Abstract: A displacer assembly for use in a thermal regenerative machine has a housing with a displacer bore configured to carry a displacer in the displacer bore. A flexure bearing assembly is configured to carry the displacer in axial reciprocation within the displacer bore to form a clearance seal there between. A gas spring bore is formed within the displacer assembly and communicates with a gas spring volume defined by a volume forming member. A gas spring piston is carried within the gas spring bore and is configured to form a clearance seal there between. The gas spring piston and the gas spring bore cooperate with the volume forming member to form a gas spring there between. One of the gas spring bore and the gas spring piston is carried in fixed relation with the housing while the other of the gas spring bore and the gas spring piston is carried by the displacer for relative reciprocation there between. A thermal regenerative machine having the above-described displacer assembly is also taught.

Abstract translation: 用于热再生机的置换器组件具有壳体，该壳体具有构造成在置换器孔中承载置换器的置换器孔。 挠曲轴承组件构造成在置换器孔内沿轴向往复运动地移动置换器，以在它们之间形成间隙密封。 气体弹簧孔形成在置换器组件内并与由体积形成构件限定的气弹簧体积连通。 气弹簧活塞被承载在气弹簧孔内并构造成在其间形成间隙密封。 气弹簧活塞和气弹簧孔与体积形成构件配合以在其间形成气弹簧。 气弹簧孔和气弹簧活塞中的一个与壳体保持固定关系，气弹簧孔和气弹簧活塞中的另一个由置换器承载，用于相互往复运动。 还教导了具有上述置换器组件的热再生机。

公开(公告)号：US5461859A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-31

申请号：US303037

申请日：1994-09-08

Applicant: William T. Beale ,  Neill W. Lane ,  Jarlath McEntee

Inventor： William T. Beale ,  Neill W. Lane ,  Jarlath McEntee

IPC: F02B75/28 ,  F01B29/10 ,  F02B71/04 ,  F02G1/043

CPC classification number: F02G1/0435 ,  F02B71/04 ,  F05C2225/08

Abstract: A piston centering system for a free piston machine. The invention uses a centering passageway which is in communication between a work space and a second space which spaces are formed in a housing and are separated by a piston which reciprocates in a cylinder in the housing. The centering passageway has a valve, such as a spool valve formed in the piston and cylinder or a center post, the valve opening in response to the piston being near the center of the opposite limits of its reciprocation. The improvement is the inclusion of a pressure responsive, one way valve interposed in the passageway. The one way valve is oriented to permit the passage of the working gas through the passageway from one space to the other in a direction opposite to a net leakage flow from one space to the other through the annular gap between the piston and cylinder and to prevent substantial flow through the passageway in the reverse direction.

Abstract translation: 用于自由活塞机的活塞定心系统。 本发明使用定心通道，该定心通道在工作空间和第二空间之间连通，空间形成在壳体中并且由在壳体中的气缸中往复运动的活塞分开。 定心通道具有阀，例如形成在活塞和气缸中的滑阀或中心柱，响应于活塞靠近其往复运动的相反极限的中心，阀开口。 改进在于插入通道中的压力响应的单向阀。 单向阀被定向为允许工作气体通过通道从一个空间通过另一个空间通过活塞和气缸之间的环形间隙从一个空间到另一个空间的净泄漏流相反的方向通过另一个空间，并且防止 在相反方向上大量流过通道。