Abstract: A hydraulic system for a weight-load transferring mechanism for a vehicle in which a pivoted frame carries wheels and the hydraulic system raises and lowers those wheels. The system employs a directional control valve for switching the supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid from one side to the other of the operating cylinder and piston assembly without depressurizing the entire system and an accumulator is continually connected to the pressurized side for supplying the necessary fluid when switching from one mode of operation to another. The desired predetermined pressure in the system is maintained by a pressure switch operating a solenoid dump valve to allow continuous operation of the pump.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a transit mixer support frame and pedestals including flexure joints and rotational joints. The flexure joints allow the front of the front pedestal and the back of the rear pedestal to move both vertically and laterally in response to conditional and dynamic loading of the transit mixer frame. The back of the front pedestal and the front of the rear pedestal are connected to the transit mixer frame through rotational joints. The rotational joints include support tubes extending transversely to the frame. Journal bearing portions are connected to the frame and fitted about the support tubes. The preferred embodiment of flexure joints utilize spring loaded bolts on the front of the front pedestal and the back of the rear pedestal. A second embodiment utilizes a transverse member with an oversized slot. A pin is connected to the pedestal and may move longitudinally and laterally within the slot.

Abstract: A trailer transit mixer is disclosed which includes two oppositely positioned support members at least one of which is pivotably attached to a center frame and to a supporting wheel structure. Power means extend between and are secured to at least one of the support members and the center frame and upon activation the power means cause pivoting of the support members to which they are attached to contract the trailer transit mixer.

Abstract: To dry wet fabrics, a hot drying gas is introduced into a drying chamber containing the fabrics. The drying chamber is maintained at a sufficiently high pressure greater than atmospheric pressure so that a portion of the gas in the drying chamber can be discharged directly to the atmosphere. The remainder of the gas in the drying chamber is withdrawn, and at least a portion of the withdrawn gas is used to produce the hot drying gas introduced into the drying chamber. This is effected by increasing the pressure of the withdrawn gas, heating the withdrawn gas, and combining it with a dilution gas. The amount of the dilution gas which is combined with the withdrawn gas comprises from about 5 to about 20% by volume of the hot drying gas introduced into the drying chamber. Before the withdrawn gas is heated, preferably it is filtered by a lint screen for removal of lint and other contaminants. Novel lint screens capable of self-cleaning during a cooling mode of operation are described.

Abstract: A trailer transit mixer including two oppositely positioned pairs of support members pivotably attached to a center frame and to forward and rear wheel structures. Power means extending between and secured to the pairs of support members and the center frame when activated cause pivoting of the support members to contract the trailer transit mixer.

Abstract: A mixer attachment for reception in or substitute for the forwardly directed scoop provided on the front end of a mining vehicle, the mixer being primarily adapted for concrete which is applied to the mine walls by a companion machine, and includes a supporting means for storing the mixer in a draining position when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilizing an oscillating drum through which is passed a continuous web of textile fabric moved axially through the drum by synchronized drive means; the drum including confronting grid structures having angularly arranged portions which serve to prevent tangling the web as the web is moved forward and the drum oscillates. Hot air is introduced adjacent the entrance end and exit end of the drum and into the drum itself to maintain the web in suspension; and, optionally, live steam may be directed against the web before entering the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of textile drying and finishing wherein a portion of the discharge air from the dryer containing moisture is recirculated directly into the combustion zone of a burner wherein it is blended with fresh air then returned to the dryer.

Abstract: A support system for a boom mounted on a truck includes four outriggers mounted to the boom pedestal which can be folded against the pedestal or extended to provide a wide base for supporting the boom. Each outrigger has an inboard leg member pivotally mounted to the truck and driven by a hydraulic cylinder. An outboard leg member is pivotally mounted to the outer end of the inboard leg member and is caused to pivot relative to the inboard leg member at approximately twice the pivot rate thereof and in the opposite direction. The outriggers may be extended by a single operation of the hydraulic cylinder. The means for rotating the outboard leg member causes the outrigger not to drag along the ground until it is finally placed. Means are provided for preventing pivotal motion of the legs beyond predetermined positions.

Abstract: A lint disposal apparatus wherein lint or other combustible particulate matter entrained in a column of air moving in a duct is held by opposing forces contiguous to the radially outer surface of a rotating screen against which a flame is directed to cause the particulate matter to be ignited as it passes through the flame.

Abstract: A valve for a concrete pump having a front valve closing portion which in the closed position prevents flow through a T-pipe section, a supporting structure secured to the T-pipe section and an annular sealing band carried by the supporting structure and positioned about the valve closing portion.