Abstract: The invention relates to a toe piece for an automatic release ski binding. The toe piece is comprised of an upper housing and a base plate which is connected at one end with the upper housing. The upper housing and the base plate are additionally connected by at least one connecting element. In order to allow automatic adjustment of the sole holder to different heights and a reverse release, at least one end of the at least one connecting element is journaled either in the upper housing and/or in the base plate, with the intermediate placement of a resilient material. Alternatively, the connecting element itself is constructed of resilient material.

Abstract: A method of bonding glass-based optical elements comprising the steps of positioning a first glass-based optical element relative to a second glass-based optical element, applying a glass-based bonding compound about the first and second optical elements, and applying sufficient localized heat to the glass-based bonding compound to cause the glass-based bonding compound to soften and fuse with the optical elements.

Abstract: A container, for holding consumable substances, having a plurality of closures adapted to restrain the contained substances and dividing walls to divide the container into a plurality of substance-holding compartments, each compartment being associated with one closure respectively.

Abstract: A screw type dewatering machine according to the present invention includes inner and outer sleeves (1, 2), an annular space chamber (3) defined therebetween, a coil-like screw (4) rotatably disposed in the annular space chamber (3), and drain screens (5, 12) disposed on the inner sleeve (1) and/or the outer sleeve (2), and is characterized in thata support ring (16) is attached to the outer periphery of one end of the coil-like screw (4) and is rotatably supported by the outer sleeve (2).

Abstract: A method for zero correction in torque sensors, such as magnetostrictive torque sensor and strain gauge type torque sensor. Torque measurement is initiated when absolute values of torque signals are greater than a first set value, sampling measurement is carried out at predetermined intervals after the initiation. After absolute values of the measured torque signal values become lower than a second set value, an average value for a predetermined number of torque signal values whose absolute values are lower than a third set value is set as a new zero. The method permits proper measurement and correction of zero signals from torque sensors employed succesively at locations subject to impulse-like action of a torque load.

Abstract: A system for generating, editing, executing, monitoring and debugging an application program for controlling an industrial automation mechanism comprising components of logic, motion and/or process control. The programming and operating environments contain a single Man Machine Interface (MMI) with close and intuitive linkages between sequential programs and continuous programs that aid in the programming, operation and troubleshooting of application programs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ball valve of the trunnion type, comprising a valve housing having an oppositely directed coaxially aligned inlet and outlet, each of which being provided with an internal seat, and a reversible conventional valve ball formed with a through-going passage in the form of a central bore, adapted to be brought substantially into alignment with said inlet and outlet in the open position of the valve, and wherein the valve ball is adapted to close the passage through the valve housing in the closed position of the valve, establishing a sealing effect at the seats of the valve housing, the sealing surfaces of said seats following an eccentric course in relation to the geometric center of the valve ball.

Abstract: A shock absorbing assembly for a drilling machine utilizing a down hole hammer having a driver member for receiving input forces, a driven member for transmitting forces from the driver member to an attached drill string, and a resilient member which is placed under tension and elongated when downward forces are applied. The resilient member under tension receives and dissipates shocks and vibrations.

Abstract: A carrying plate having a fastening portion for connecting the carrying plate to a ski in at least three zones that are located one beside the other in the longitudinal direction of the ski. The carrying plate is connectable to the ski in the at least three zones in a torsionally fixed manner with respect to the longitudinal, transverse and vertical axes of the ski zones, is connectable to the ski in the at least three zones in a non-compliant manner in the transverse and vertical directions of the ski, and is connectable to the ski in only one of the at least three zones in a non-compliant manner in the longitudinal direction of the ski.

Abstract: The liquid cargo transport ship according to the invention is complete with a double-hull structure comprising a side plating 2 and an internal plating 3 for constituting the bottom and side construction respectively surrounding cargo tanks 4 available for loading liquid cargo. Space domain 5 formed between the side plating 2 and the internal plating 3 is utilized for constituting a plurality of ballast tanks.A plurality of tanks 12R and 12L solely being available for ballasting purpose are provided in part of the interior of cargo tanks 4R and 4L which are disposed in the central domain of the ship 1 in the fore-and-aft direction.

Abstract: A diaphragm assembly for movement in response to a pressure increase exerted thereon comprised of a resilient flexible diaphragm having a first surface with a predetermined profile when said diaphragm is in a neutral, unflexed condition, the diaphragm having an opening formed therethrough.A rigid pressure plate is adapted to be positioned against the diaphragm. The plate has a contoured surface for mating engagement with the first surface of the diaphragm. The contoured surface has a recessed sealing surface dimensioned to form an open space between the plate and the diaphragm when the diaphragm is in the neutral, unflexed condition, and to enable the diaphragm to flex into sealing engagement therewith when sufficient pressure is exerted on said diaphragm. A first vent passage communicates the opening in diaphragm with the open space, and a second vent passage communicates the open space with the edge of the pressure plate.

Abstract: A ski brake pedal for rotating at least one lever designed in the form of a brake spur. The pedal comprising a tread portion having a raised portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A caliper gauge comprised of an elongated body having a pistol-type grip formed at one end and a caliper arm formed at the other end. An elongated slot is formed in the body adjacent the pistol-type grip, and an opening extends through the body communicating with the slot. A lever having a trigger formed at one end and a caliper end formed at the other end extends through the opening in the body and is mounted thereto for pivotal movement relative to the body to provide a caliper gauge having a scissor-like configuration.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing a thermally insulated container (1) for storing and transporting material such as vaccine, biological material and the like requiring a substantial constant temperature during a substantial period of time, the container comprising an insulated first can-shaped vessel (2) filled with a solid-to-liquid phase transforming refrigerant material (5). In a first step of the method a multilayer insulation is baked under vacuum and arranged about said first vessel (2) by wrapping so that it encloses said first vessel on all sides, in a second step said first vessel is inserted under vacuum into an outer vessel, in a third step the bottom part (18) and the cover part (19) of the container are welded together under vacuum.

Abstract: A safety deposit box storage structure comprising: a housing formed from continuous metal sheet, the housing having a back wall and spaced apart side walls. At least one inwardly projecting ridge extends along the inner surface of each side wall. A top wall and a bottom wall are secured to the housing to form a box structure having an open front end. At least one vertical partition is disposed between and parallel to the side walls; the vertical partition being generally flat, and having at least one corrugation formed therein. Each corrugation has a ridge projecting from each side of the partition. A plurality of spaced-apart slots are formed in the ridges. The slots are generally parallel to the top and bottom wall: A plurality of horizontal shelves are provided having lateral edges dimensioned to be received in the slots, the vertical partitions and horizontal shelves defining compartments within the box structure to receive a security box.