公开(公告)号：US5381953A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-17

申请号：US209860

申请日：1994-03-14

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: F01P7/16 ,  F01P11/16 ,  G05D23/13

CPC classification number: F01P11/16 ,  G05D23/022 ,  F01P2031/32 ,  F01P7/16 ,  Y10S236/02

Abstract: There is provided a locking element and a thermostat incorporating same for use in a liquid-cooling system. The locking element has a body portion and an end portion for attaching the locking element to the thermostat. In first and second embodiments, a tab extending from the body portion locks the displaceable valve of the thermostat in an open position when the valve has been displaced a pre-determined amount. In the first embodiment of the locking element, at least one aperture is defined in the end portion to attach the end portion to a lower bridge of the thermostat. In this embodiment, two locking elements are attached to the thermostat on opposing sides of the displaceable valve. In a second embodiment of the locking element, the end portion rests against the bottom member of the lower bridge of the thermostat. In this embodiment, two body portions extend from the end portion to opposing sides of the displaceable valve. In a third embodiment, the end portion abuts against the upper bridge and the body portion abuts against the displaceable valve. In this embodiment, the body portion springs to lock the displaceable valve when it had been displaced a pre-determined amount.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于液冷系统的锁定元件和结合其的恒温器。 锁定元件具有主体部分和用于将锁定元件附接到恒温器的端部。 在第一和第二实施例中，当阀已经移动预定量时，从主体部延伸的突片将恒温器的可移动阀锁定在打开位置。 在锁定元件的第一实施例中，在端部中限定至少一个孔，以将端部附接到恒温器的下桥。 在该实施例中，两个锁定元件在可移动阀的相对侧附接到恒温器。 在锁定元件的第二实施例中，端部抵靠恒温器的下桥的底部构件。 在该实施例中，两个主体部分从可移动阀的端部延伸到相对侧。 在第三实施例中，端部抵靠上桥，并且主体部分抵靠可移动阀。 在该实施例中，主体部分弹性地锁定可移动阀门，当其已经移动预定量时。

公开(公告)号：US07490581B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11603500

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: F01P7/14

CPC classification number: F01P7/16 ,  F01P2070/00 ,  G05D23/022

Abstract: A thermostat for an internal combustion engine. The thermostat includes a tube type bypass valve member; a spring to keep said valve member in a closed position and a temperature sensitive actuator to move said valve member to an open position. A flow control element is provided to control a flow of fluid past said valve member as said valve member opens to prevent a sudden cooling of the engine after the engine has already reached an initial warm condition. In one embodiment a safety catch is also provided to prevent the valve from closing even if an over-temperature event damages it.

Abstract translation: 内燃机恒温器。 恒温器包括管式旁通阀构件; 用于将所述阀构件保持在关闭位置的弹簧和温度敏感致动器以将所述阀构件移动到打开位置。 提供流量控制元件，用于当所述阀构件打开时控制流过所述阀构件的流体流，以防止在发动机已经达到初始温暖状态之后引擎的突然冷却。 在一个实施例中，还提供了安全锁扣以防止阀门关闭，即使过热事件损坏阀门。

公开(公告)号：US07954660B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11728658

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: B65D41/04 ,  B65D53/02

CPC classification number: B60K15/0406

Abstract: A plastic gas cap having a cap element with a plastic skirt having an inner skirt diameter and including ring retaining tabs extending inwardly from the inner skirt, a plug element having a flange at one end sized and shaped to fit within the plastic skirt and past the ring retaining tabs; and a plastic retaining ring having an outer ring diameter and being secured between the flange and the tabs to secure the plug element in the cap element by an interference fit within the inner skirt diameter which reinforces said plastic skirt and makes it more rigid.

Abstract translation: 一种塑料气帽，其具有具有内裙裙直径的塑料裙部的帽元件，并且包括从内裙部向内延伸的环保持片，插头元件的一端具有凸缘，其大小和形状适于装配在塑料裙部内并经过 环保持片 以及塑料保持环，其具有外环直径并且固定在凸缘和突片之间，以通过过盈配合将插塞元件固定在内裙部直径内，从而加强所述塑料裙部并使其更刚性。

公开(公告)号：US06595165B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US10050645

申请日：2002-01-16

Applicant: Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

Inventor： Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

IPC: F01P714

CPC classification number: F01P7/167 ,  F01P2070/04 ,  G05D23/1921

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a temperature of an engine by controlling the flow of a liquid engine coolant to a radiator is disclosed. The apparatus includes a thermostat having a thermally responsive valve for substantially blocking or opening the flow of coolant to the radiator to maintain the engine at or about a preferred engine operating temperature. Also included is a thermally activated actuator for opening the valve in response to an engine condition such as load or a need for power. The actuator is activated at a temperature different than the thermostat. A source of electro thermal energy is provided to motivate the actuator so the valve may be opened on demand. In one aspect the invention provides a method of controlling the temperature of the engine by opening the valve in response to engine monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US07987822B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12165874

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

Inventor： Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

IPC: F01P5/10 ,  F16K31/44 ,  F01P7/02

CPC classification number: F01P7/167 ,  F01P2025/62 ,  F01P2031/32 ,  F01P2070/00 ,  F01P2070/10 ,  G05D23/022 ,  G05D23/1925

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a temperature for an engine by controlling a flow of a liquid engine coolant through a coolant conduit, the apparatus including a thermostat having a temperature responsive valve for substantially blocking and substantially unblocking the flow of the liquid coolant to a radiator. The valve opens as the temperature of the liquid coolant rises and a spring urges the valve to a closed position as the temperature of the fluid falls. An electromechanical actuator is provided outside of the conduit and is controlled by an engine control system in response to engine conditions. It is connected to the valve by a connector assembly extending between the electromechanical actuator and the valve through the coolant conduit, the connector assembly being positioned relative to the valve to cause the spring to be compressed as the electromechanical actuator opens the valve so that the valve is opened and closed in response to a coolant temperature by said thermostat and positioned within a range of travel by said electromechanical actuator.

Abstract translation: 通过控制通过冷却剂导管的液体发动机冷却剂的流动来控制发动机的温度的装置，该装置包括具有温度响应阀的恒温器，用于基本上阻挡并基本上解除液体冷却剂流向散热器的流动。 随着液体冷却剂的温度升高，阀门打开，当流体的温度下降时，弹簧迫使阀门关闭。 机电致动器设置在导管外部，并由发动机控制系统根据发动机状况进行控制。 其通过连接器组件连接到阀，该连接器组件通过冷却剂导管在机电致动器和阀之间延伸，连接器组件相对于阀定位，以使得当机电致动器打开阀时弹簧被压缩，使得阀 响应于所述恒温器的冷却剂温度而打开和关闭，并且位于所述机电致动器的行进范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20090173295A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12165874

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

Inventor： Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

IPC: F01P7/16

CPC classification number: F01P7/167 ,  F01P2025/62 ,  F01P2031/32 ,  F01P2070/00 ,  F01P2070/10 ,  G05D23/022 ,  G05D23/1925

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a temperature for an engine by controlling a flow of a liquid engine coolant through a coolant conduit, the apparatus including a thermostat having a temperature responsive valve for substantially blocking and substantially unblocking the flow of the liquid coolant to a radiator. The valve opens as the temperature of the liquid coolant rises and a spring urges the valve to a closed position as the temperature of the fluid falls. An electromechanical actuator is provided outside of the conduit and is controlled by an engine control system in response to engine conditions. It is connected to the valve by a connector assembly extending between the electromechanical actuator and the valve through the coolant conduit, the connector assembly being positioned relative to the valve to cause the spring to be compressed as the electromechanical actuator opens the valve so that the valve is opened and closed in response to a coolant temperature by said thermostat and positioned within a range of travel by said electromechanical actuator.

Abstract translation: 通过控制通过冷却剂导管的液体发动机冷却剂的流动来控制发动机的温度的装置，该装置包括具有温度响应阀的恒温器，用于基本上阻挡并基本上解除液体冷却剂流向散热器的流动。 随着液体冷却剂的温度升高，阀门打开，当流体的温度下降时，弹簧迫使阀门关闭。 机电致动器设置在导管外部，并由发动机控制系统根据发动机状况进行控制。 其通过连接器组件连接到阀，该连接器组件通过冷却剂导管在机电致动器和阀之间延伸，连接器组件相对于阀定位，以使得当机电致动器打开阀时弹簧被压缩，使得阀 响应于所述恒温器的冷却剂温度而打开和关闭，并且位于所述机电致动器的行进范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20070290059A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11471447

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: G05D23/13

CPC classification number: F01P7/16 ,  F01P2070/00 ,  G05D23/022

Abstract: A thermostat for an internal combustion engine. The thermostat includes a tube type bypass valve member; a spring to keep said valve member in a closed position and a temperature sensitive actuator to move said valve member to an open position. A flow control element is provided to control a flow of fluid past said valve member as said valve member opens to prevent a sudden cooling of the engine after the engine has already reached an initial warm condition.

Abstract translation: 内燃机恒温器。 恒温器包括管式旁通阀构件; 用于将所述阀构件保持在关闭位置的弹簧和温度敏感致动器以将所述阀构件移动到打开位置。 提供流量控制元件，用于当所述阀构件打开时控制流过所述阀构件的流体流，以防止在发动机已经达到初始温暖状态之后引擎的突然冷却。

公开(公告)号：US20080237179A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11728658

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: B65D55/00

CPC classification number: B60K15/0406

Abstract: A plastic gas cap having a cap element with a plastic skirt having an inner skirt diameter and including ring retaining tabs extending inwardly from the inner skirt, a plug element having a flange at one end sized and shaped to fit within the plastic skirt and past the ring retaining tabs; and a plastic retaining ring having an outer ring diameter and being secured between the flange and the tabs to secure the plug element in the cap element by an interference fit within the inner skirt diameter which reinforces said plastic skirt and makes it more rigid.

Abstract translation: 一种塑料气帽，其具有具有内裙裙直径的塑料裙部的帽元件，并且包括从内裙部向内延伸的环保持片，插头元件的一端具有凸缘，其大小和形状适于装配在塑料裙部内并经过 环保持片 以及塑料保持环，其具有外环直径并且固定在凸缘和突片之间，以通过过盈配合将插塞元件固定在内裙部直径内，从而加强所述塑料裙部并使其更刚性。

公开(公告)号：US20070290056A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11603500

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Joseph Fishman

Inventor： Joseph Fishman

IPC: F01P7/02 ,  G05D23/02

CPC classification number: F01P7/16 ,  F01P2070/00 ,  G05D23/022

Abstract: A thermostat for an internal combustion engine. The thermostat includes a tube type bypass valve member; a spring to keep said valve member in a closed position and a temperature sensitive actuator to move said valve member to an open position. A flow control element is provided to control a flow of fluid past said valve member as said valve member opens to prevent a sudden cooling of the engine after the engine has already reached an initial warm condition. In one embodiment a safety catch is also provided to prevent the valve from closing even if an over-temperature event damages it.

Abstract translation: 内燃机恒温器。 恒温器包括管式旁通阀构件; 用于将所述阀构件保持在关闭位置的弹簧和温度敏感致动器以将所述阀构件移动到打开位置。 提供流量控制元件，用于当所述阀构件打开时控制流过所述阀构件的流体流，以防止在发动机已经达到初始温暖状态之后引擎的突然冷却。 在一个实施例中，还提供了安全锁扣以防止阀门关闭，即使过热事件损坏阀门。

公开(公告)号：US06598565B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09962781

申请日：2001-09-25

Applicant: Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

Inventor： Joseph Fishman ,  Eli Elkayam

IPC: F01P714

CPC classification number: F01P7/167 ,  F01P2070/04 ,  G05D23/1921

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a temperature of an engine by controlling the flow of a liquid engine coolant to a radiator is disclosed. The apparatus includes a thermostat having a thermally responsive valve for substantially blocking or opening the flow of coolant to the radiator to maintain the engine at or about a preferred engine operating temperature. Also included is a thermally activated actuator for opening the valve in response to an engine condition such as load or a need for power. The actuator is activated at a temperature different than the thermostat. A source of electro thermal energy is provided to motivate the actuator so the valve may be opened on demand. In one aspect the invention provides a method of controlling the temperature of the engine by opening the valve in response to engine monitoring.