公开(公告)号：US09835177B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14678839

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: Allen Russell Gartman

Inventor： Allen Russell Gartman

IPC: F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/033 ,  F15B1/16

CPC classification number: F15B1/033 ,  F15B1/165 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2201/411

Abstract: A system for storing and releasing hydraulic energy having a controller, a pressure source, a bidirectional valve fluidly connected to the pressure source, an expandable vessel fluidly connected to the bidirectional valve having a plurality of axial folds between first and second ends, and a bidirectional port connected to the pressure source. As the plurality of axial folds expand, a contracted volume of pressure expands increasing stored hydraulic fluid energy in the expandable vessel. As the plurality of axial folds contract, the expanded volume reduces, releasing stored hydraulic fluid energy to nearby subsea equipment on demand as changes in hydraulic fluid energy requirements for the subsea equipment changes. Simultaneously, hydrostatic seawater pressure of seawater on the expandable vessel is counteracted with the hydrostatic pressure of fluid inside the expandable vessel.

公开(公告)号：US09664205B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14719989

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: ADVICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Koichi Hashida

IPC: F16L11/04 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F04B53/00 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F15B1/08 ,  F04B11/00 ,  F16L55/04

CPC classification number: F15B1/021 ,  F04B11/00 ,  F04B11/0008 ,  F04B53/00 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/08 ,  F15B21/008 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F16L55/04

Abstract: A hydraulic damper disposed in a discharge-side passage of a hydraulic pump comprises a bladder made of elastic material and formed into a cylindrical shape, a core, and a plug. The bladder includes a spherical closed end portion at its one end and an open end portion at its the other end. The open end portion includes an annular flange portion extending outwardly in the radial direction. The core includes an inserted portion to be inserted into the bladder and an annular flange portion extending outwardly in the radial direction so as to contact with an end face of the open end portion of the bladder. The inserted portion has a large-diameter portion, a small-diameter portion and a gradually-changing diameter portion formed between the large-diameter portion and the small-diameter portion and forming an air chamber in the bladder together with the small chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09010101B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13360929

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: Eric J. Barth ,  Alexander V. Pedchenko ,  Wayne J. Book

Inventor： Eric J. Barth ,  Alexander V. Pedchenko ,  Wayne J. Book

IPC: F16D31/02 ,  F01B7/02 ,  F01B19/00 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F15B1/04

CPC classification number: F15B1/02 ,  B60K6/12 ,  F15B1/024 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/16 ,  F15B1/165 ,  F15B1/265 ,  F15B2201/20 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2201/3152 ,  F15B2201/32 ,  F15B2201/405 ,  F15B2201/411 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F15B2211/212 ,  F16H61/4096 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: The invention is an accumulator system in which multiple elastomeric accumulators are attached in series or parallel in order to generate total differential pressure in excess of that generated in a non-series system. Also disclosed is a “stacked” accumulator system. The system stores energy when the accumulators deform from their original shape in response to the flow of a pressurized fluid. The stored energy is available for use when the fluid is released from the accumulators and the accumulators return to their original shape.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种蓄电池系统，其中多个弹性蓄能器串联或并联连接，以产生超过在非串联系统中产生的总压差。 还公开了一种“堆叠式”蓄能器系统。 当蓄能器响应于加压流体的流动而从其原始形状变形时，系统存储能量。 当液体从蓄能器释放并且蓄能器返回到其原始形状时，存储的能量可用于使用。

公开(公告)号：US20240009375A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18039281

申请日：2021-11-11

Applicant: KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company

Inventor： Christopher Brian LOCKE

IPC: A61M1/00 ,  F15B1/04

CPC classification number: A61M1/96 ,  A61M1/78 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B2201/22

Abstract: A pneumatic accumulator may be fluidly coupled between a negative-pressure source and a dressing of a therapy system. The pneumatic accumulator may have a small volume and one or more deformable members that can deform under negative pressure, reducing the volume of the pneumatic accumulator. The pneumatic accumulator can smooth a pressure wave created by the negative-pressure source. The pneumatic accumulator may also provide additional negative-pressure storage capacity to the therapy system. For example, if a leak develops at the dressing, some of the negative pressure stored in the pneumatic actuator may be supplied to the dressing. The pneumatic accumulator may allow for reduced runtime of the negative-pressure source, leading to increased electrical efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20170328434A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15490511

申请日：2017-04-18

Applicant: LIQUIDSPRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Gary B. Ford ,  Richard J. Meyer ,  Peter M. Schmid

IPC: F16F5/00 ,  B60G15/12 ,  F16F9/19 ,  F16F9/06

CPC classification number: F16F5/00 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/0424 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2202/30 ,  B60G2206/42 ,  B60G2206/422 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F16F9/064 ,  F16F9/084 ,  F16F9/19 ,  F16F2222/12

Abstract: A resilient expandable pressure vessel configured to function like a spring. The resilient expandable pressure vessel includes a body portion, a cavity defined within the body portion, and at least one port in communication with the cavity defined in the body portion. The at least one port is configured to receive a fluid into the cavity and discharge the fluid from the cavity. The resilient expandable pressure vessel has a predetermined expansibility across a range of operating pressures of the fluid in the cavity. The range is at least 200 psi.

公开(公告)号：US09657750B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14461064

申请日：2014-08-15

Applicant: Vecna Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Theobald

IPC: F15B1/04

CPC classification number: F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2211/60 ,  F15B2211/625 ,  F16L55/04 ,  F16L55/054 ,  Y02P80/156

Abstract: A fluid power device, method and system, the device including a passive, latent, integrally formed fluid reservoir member designed for operable communication with a transmission system, the reservoir member capable of at least absorbing any pressure increases in the transmission system and providing fluid back into the transmission system.

公开(公告)号：US08915073B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US12880486

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Daniel Theobald

Inventor： Daniel Theobald

IPC: F15B1/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2211/60 ,  F15B2211/625 ,  F16L55/04 ,  F16L55/054 ,  Y02P80/156

Abstract: A fluid power device, method and system, the device including a passive, latent, integrally formed fluid reservoir member designed for operable communication with a transmission system, the reservoir member capable of at least absorbing any pressure increases in the transmission system and providing fluid back into the transmission system.

Abstract translation: 一种流体动力装置，方法和系统，该装置包括被设计成与传动系统可操作地连通的被动的，潜在的，整体形成的流体储存器构件，所述储存器构件能够至少吸收传动系统中的任何压力增加并提供流体返回 进入传输系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130180235A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13792095

申请日：2013-03-10

Applicant: Vanderbilt University

Inventor： Eric J. Barth ,  Alexander V. Pedchenko

IPC: F15B1/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/02 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B1/26 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2201/405 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: The invention is a combination accumulator and reservoir which stores energy when the accumulator deforms from its original shape in response to the flow of a pressurized fluid from the reservoir. The stored energy is returned when the fluid flow is reversed and the accumulator discharges the fluid and returns to its original shape. At least one part of the novelty of the invention is that the accumulator and the fluid reservoir reside in the same housing such that the volume of each varies inversely. Accordingly, the invention is more compact and weighs less than conventional accumulators. Another feature of the invention is that fluid is located around the bladder accumulator to lubricate contact between the bladder and sides of the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种组合蓄能器和贮存器，其在储存器响应于来自贮存器的加压流体的流动而从其初始形状变形时储存能量。 当流体流动反向并且蓄能器排放流体并返回到其原始形状时，储存的能量返回。 本发明的新颖性的至少一部分是蓄能器和流体储存器位于相同的壳体中，使得每个容积的体积相反地变化。 因此，本发明更紧凑，重量小于常规蓄能器。 本发明的另一个特征是流体位于气囊蓄积器周围以润滑气囊和储液器侧面之间的接触。

公开(公告)号：US11852170B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17615379

申请日：2020-01-24

Applicant: Steven J. Reichenstein

Inventor： Steven J. Reichenstein

IPC: F17C1/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F15B1/027 ,  F15B1/04

CPC classification number: F15B1/024 ,  F15B1/027 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F17C1/00 ,  H02J15/003 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2201/31 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F17C2201/06 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2270/0581

Abstract: An energy storage system is provided. The system comprises an energy storage device comprising: a pressure vessel configured to store pressurised fluid; and one or more resilient elements, wherein the resilient elements comprise a plurality of filaments of resilient material braided to form the resilient elements, wherein the resilient elements are arranged within or about the pressure vessel, and wherein the energy storage device is configured such that storing pressurised fluid within the pressure vessel acts to tension or compress the resilient elements.

公开(公告)号：US09752404B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US15072743

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Fredrik Gundersen Aarskog

IPC: F16L55/04 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B41/00 ,  H01F27/14 ,  H05K5/06

CPC classification number: E21B33/035 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  F15B2201/22 ,  F15B2201/3153 ,  F16L55/04 ,  H01F27/14 ,  H05K5/068

Abstract: A pressure compensator for a subsea device is provided. The pressure compensator provides pressure balancing between a chamber of the subsea device and the surrounding environment when the subsea device is installed at a subsea location. The pressure compensator includes an intermediate compensation chamber that is provided by a compensator enclosure. The compensator enclosure is sealed against the subsea environment. The compensator enclosure includes a bellows portion that is deformable to change the volume of the intermediate compensation chamber. The pressure compensator further includes a flexible hose disposed inside the intermediate compensation chamber. A volume inside the flexible hose provides a main compensation chamber.