Compact variable geometry diffuser mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US11971043B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-30

    申请号:US17893009

    申请日:2022-08-22

    IPC分类号: F04D27/02 F04D29/46

    摘要: A diffuser system for a centrifugal compressor is provided. The diffuser system includes a nozzle base plate that defines a diffuser gap, support blocks, and a drive ring rotatable relative to the support blocks. The drive ring includes cam tracks and bearing assemblies positioned proximate an outer circumference of the drive ring. The diffuser system further includes drive pins extending through the support blocks and the nozzle base plate. The first end of each drive pin includes a cam follower mounted into a cam track on the drive ring. The second end of each drive pin is coupled to a diffuser ring. Rotation of the drive ring causes axial movement of the drive pins by movement of the cam followers in the cam tracks. This results in movement of the diffuser ring to control fluid flow through the diffuser gap.

    Centrifugal compressor and method of operating the same

    公开(公告)号:US11867196B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-09

    申请号:US17960898

    申请日:2022-10-06

    摘要: A centrifugal compressor and a method of operating a centrifugal compressor. The centrifugal compressor includes: an impeller configured to suction a gas to be compressed; a diffuser disposed downstream of the impeller to pressurize the gas, the diffuser comprising a movable ring, a main passage in which the gas flows past the ring, and an openable branch passage; and a circulation loop comprising an inlet and an outlet, the outlet being in communication with an inlet of the impeller; the branch passage is disposed to be in communication with the main passage and the circulation loop when the ring moves into the main passage so that a portion of the gas in the main passage passes through the circulation loop and returns to the impeller so as to be suctioned, and to be closed when the ring is withdrawn from the main passage.

    Blower having a movable air flow converter

    公开(公告)号:US11808275B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-07

    申请号:US17898575

    申请日:2022-08-30

    摘要: A blower includes a lower case provided with an inlet; a first tower that extends upward from the lower case and is formed with a first outlet; a second tower that extends upward from the lower case and is provided with a second outlet; a fan that is rotatably disposed on the lower case; a first air flow converter that is disposed at the first tower; and a second air flow converter that is disposed at the second tower, each of the first air flow converter and the second air flow converter including: a guide board that is disposed inside the first tower or the second tower or protrudes through a first wall or a second wall; an upper gear that rotates in engagement with an upper portion of the guide board; a lower gear that rotates in engagement with a lower portion of the guide board; a shaft that is connected to each of the upper gear and the lower gear to rotate together; and a motor that is connected to one of the upper gear and the lower gear to provide a driving force.

    Rotating device
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11635092B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US17032199

    申请日:2020-09-25

    发明人: Dong Hun Lim

    摘要: A rotating device includes a housing; a variable guide vane module provided on a surface of the housing; and a housing cover covering the variable guide vane module. The variable guide vane module includes a first module, which comprises a vane case that has a cylinder shape and that is provided in the housing, and further comprises a first link that is provided on the vane case; and a second module, which comprises a shroud case that is seated between the housing and the vane case, and further comprises a second link that is provided in the shroud case and is configured to be driven in accordance with driving of the first link. The variable guide vane module is configured to be separable into at least two modules, including the first module and the second module.

    Draft inducer blower
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11603851B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-14

    申请号:US17333356

    申请日:2021-05-28

    发明人: Steven W. Post

    摘要: A draft inducer blower assembly includes a blower having a fan, a dilution air intake passage, an exhaust gas intake passage, and a discharge passage. The blower is configured to operatively connect to a heater system in a manner to facilitate flow of combustion air into a combustion chamber and to draw dilution air into the blower and to mix the dilution air with the exhaust gases and to facilitate flow of the mixed air and exhaust gases through the vent. The dilution air intake passage is positionable in at least a low flow configuration and a high flow configuration. The dilution air intake passage is more restrictive of intake of dilution air in the low flow configuration than in the high flow configuration.

    Centrifugal compressor and diffuser

    公开(公告)号:US11578733B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-14

    申请号:US17287885

    申请日:2019-10-23

    IPC分类号: F04D17/10 F04D29/46

    摘要: The disclosure relates to a centrifugal compressor and a diffuser; the diffuser includes a pressure drive mechanism, a first diffuser part, a second diffuser part and a movable diffuser part movable diffuser part being connected with the pressure drive mechanism and movably arranged on one of the first diffuser part and the second diffuser part; moreover, the movable diffuser part gets close to or leaves away from the other one of the first diffuser part and the second diffuser parts under the action of a pressure medium in the pressure drive mechanism so as to adjust a width of a pressure diffusion flow channel and prevent adverse phenomena such as gas flow stall and surging.

    INLET GUIDE VANE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220389937A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-08

    申请号:US17771299

    申请日:2020-10-09

    发明人: Jeffrey MORGAN

    IPC分类号: F04D29/46 F04D29/44 F04D17/10

    摘要: An inlet guide vane assembly for a centrifugal compressor includes a plurality of guide vanes, a drive structure coupled to the plurality of guide vanes, an actuator; and an actuation mechanism. Rotation of the drive structure is transitions the plurality of guide vanes from a first position to a second position. The actuation mechanism causes the drive structure to transition the plurality of guide vanes between the first and second positions based on operation of the actuator. The actuation mechanism imparts a first amount of rotational force to drive the drive structure when the guide vanes are in the first position, and a second amount of rotational force when the guide vanes are in the second position. The actuation mechanism provides a mechanical advantage to the actuator when the guide vanes are in the first positions as compared to when the guide vanes are in the second position.

    Pump for immersion within a fluid reservoir

    公开(公告)号:US11448224B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US17743610

    申请日:2022-05-13

    发明人: Ian Nuhn

    摘要: A pump is provided for immersion in a fluid reservoir, such as a pit or lagoon containing liquid manure, from a position at an edge of the reservoir. The pump may be adapted for connection to a farm vehicle, such as a tractor, positioned at the edge of the reservoir. The pump comprises an extensible body, fluid conduit and drive means in order that a length of the pump may be varied in order to accommodate a variety of reservoir fluid heights. In addition, the pump may be pivotable relative to at least a portion of a frame in order that the entrance angle may be adjusted. The pump may comprise a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the outlet in fluid communication with the fluid conduit. An impeller within the housing may direct fluid from the inlet to the outlet in the housing.