Abstract: A bracket structure and a method of using the bracket structure are provided. The bracket structure includes a bracket body and a locking plate. The top plate and the rear plate of the bracket body respectively form an upper hook portion and a lower hook portion. The locking plate is movably disposed on the top plate of the bracket body. The locking plate has a locking plate body and a control part, and the locking plate body has a first and a second pressing abutting portion. The upper track is placed between the top plate and the rear plate, so that the bottom of the upper track is placed on the lower hook portion, and the first hook portion of the upper track and the upper hook portion of the bracket body are hooked to each other to temporarily fix the upper track on the bracket structure.

Abstract: A solar adjustment apparatus includes a control circuit, two optical encoders, two driving modules, and a power circuit. The control circuit is arranged in an upper rail, and the upper rail is fixed on the upper side of a door or window of a building or vehicle. The two driving modules pivot two spools at the same speed. One of the driving modules controls a height of a middle rail in vertical direction of the door or window through one of optical encoders and one of spools. The other driving module controls a height of a lower rail in vertical direction of the door or window through the other optical encoder and the other spool.

Abstract: A device capable of storing beverages is provided with a base and a lid. The base includes a central cavity capable of retaining beverage containers and a cooling component. The bottoms of beverage containers may rest in container-retaining pockets molded into the bottom of the base and the tops of beverage containers may rest in one or more pockets protruding from the lid. One advantage is that the beverage containers may come into direct contact with the cooling component located in the central cavity of the base of the device.

Abstract: A storage means provides sealed storage for contents. A closure means is fused to a container by application of an electro-magnetic field providing a permanent and hermetic seal between the closure and the container. The closure further includes a removable panel to provide access to the contents of the container.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a window retainer belt comprising a channel engaging edge of a window pane and a channel engaging a finish of an opening for the window pane in a body, comprising injection molding, in a single mold, a first U-shaped channel extending into a second upside down U-shaped channel, with a retention lip extending from a first inner wall of the first U-shaped channel towards an opening of the first U-shaped channel; demolding; and folding back the retention lip within the first U-shaped.

Abstract: An online method for vehicle retail sales, distribution, and post-sales maintenance includes a series of computer processor implemented steps. The method includes steps of providing vehicle-related information to a customer, receiving vehicle-related selections from the customer specifying a vehicle that the customer is to purchase, communicating relevant selections to business partners, receiving an order submission from the customer, and processing the order submission. One or more of the vehicle-related selections at least partially require products or services from a business partner. The method of the present embodiment further comprises receiving a bridge vehicle request from the customer. A computer system implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a hollow body produced by shaping at least two thermoplastic resin sheets, comprising: a supplying step including supplying the at least two thermoplastic resin sheets to between a pair of mold members with the thermoplastic resin sheets superimposed one on another; a heating step including heating the thermoplastic resin sheets; a mold closing step including moving the mold members relatively toward each other to press the heated thermoplastic resin sheets together between the flanges of the mold members, thereby joining the sheets at a part of each of the sheets, the part being pressed with the flanges of the mold members; and a shaping step including sucking air out through the molding surfaces and simultaneously blowing air into the space(s) formed between the thermoplastic resin sheets, thereby making thermoplastic resin sheets facing the molding surfaces conform with the molding surfaces to shape the sheets into predetermined shapes, wherein the thermoplastic resin sheets are foam

Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting torque from a motor to a compressor comprises a hub connecting with a compressor shaft and a pulley rotatably supported on the compressor housing, the pulley and the hub connected with one another by a device for vibration clamping and for load limiting and the load limiting is implemented so that the connection between the pulley and hub is discontinued if a specific torque is exceeded. The load limiting device comprises a catch and a limiter ring (b) comprised of metal including pegs directed radially to the center and, through radial form fitting with hub, transmits the torque onto the compressor shaft and catch is made of a synthetic material encasing the limiter ring and catch and limiter ring can be axially displaced on hub and the limiter ring is preferable made of sintered metal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular waterless, low VOC and CO2 emission system to produce thermoplastic resin fascia and exterior components for automotive uses and a method of performing the same. The system and method disclosed have reduced environmental aspects and are adaptable to be used to accommodate any number of products.

Abstract: A method of forming a septic tank from a blow molded body having an interior and an exterior. The septic tank body is formed from one or more layers of plastic material that are chosen for their chemical, mechanical or other properties. The septic tank body includes a plurality of integral ribs to provide circumferential structurally rigidity and also includes compression molded flange portions to provide axial structural rigidity.

Abstract: A method of forming an extrusion comprises passing a first, plastics material (12) through a first channel (104) in a die, passing a second, plastics material (14) through a second channel (112) in the die, and passing a third, plastics material (16) through a third channel (314) in the die. At least one of the materials is passed through a metering gap into contact with the other materials to cause the at least one material to bond with the other materials as the materials pass through the die.

Abstract: An infrared convection paint baking oven comprising; a top, a bottom and sidewalls extending substantially unbroken therebetween to define a tunnel having length, width and height, an interior, an exterior, an entrance and exit; said tunnel adapted to bake at least one article moved along the length of the tunnel from the entrance to the exit; said top and side walls equipped with air ducts that communicate with a at least one air pressure blower to form an air plenum in said interior of said tunnel; said paint baking oven further equipped with at least one exhaust to re-circulate heated air and vent moisture and volatiles from said tunnel; said exhaust in air communication with said pressure blower with air make up and a RTO; said re-circulated air flow at least partially divertible from said exhaust to said furnace to control temperature and VOC emissions; infrared light assemblies arranged in said tunnel interior on the top and side walls such that air from said plenum is circulated around said light assem

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a molded article including a thermoplastic resin foamed substrate and a thermoplastic resin functional member which is joined to and projects from the foamed substrate. A molten thermoplastic resin is injected into a mold cavity for forming the functional member while the cavity is sealed with a thermoplastic resin foamed substrate. In the method, compressed gas is supplied into the cavity before the injection of the molten thermoplastic resin is completed.

Abstract: A septic tank cover formed of a blow molded body having an interior and an exterior. The septic tank cover body is formed from one or more layers of plastic material that are chosen for their chemical, mechanical or other properties. The septic tank cover body includes a port for inserting ballast or insulation into the interior of the cover. Additionally, septic tank cover includes non-slip and locking features.

Abstract: The method involves making a hollow blow molded thermoplastic article having an integral handle. An unblown preform of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is inserted into a blow mold and thereafter stretched by a stretch rod. Blow gas is then injected into the interior of the preform when the blow mold is closed and the preform is at a stretch temperature. After the preform is blown into the shape of the bottle in the mold, blow gas is discharged from the stretch rod onto an interior wall surface where the handle is to be formed. Heated movable mold segments are then advanced within the blow mold from a first retracted position to a second position thereby compressing an interior wall surface of the article into contact with a facing interior wall surface of the bottle to bond the surfaces at an elevated temperature and form an integral handle extending from the exterior wall of the blow molded article.

Abstract: A septic tank formed of a blow molded body having an interior and an exterior. The septic tank body is formed from one or more layers of plastic material that are chosen for their chemical, mechanical or other properties. The septic tank body includes a plurality of integral ribs to provide circumferential structurally rigidity and also includes compression molded flange portions to provide axial structural rigidity. Additionally, septic tank covers and riser systems are provided.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo bed extender for a vehicle of the present invention includes a pair of sidewalls spaced from one another and a center wall extending therebetween. At least one lock assembly is disposed upon one of the sidewalls of the bed extender and includes a locking pin that operable to be selectively extended and retracted to engage with and disengage from the vehicle sidewall respectively. The lock assembly further includes a handle and a lever arm, which cooperate to facilitate the extension and retraction of the locking pin such that said extension of the locking pin locks the bed extender to the vehicle sidewall in the stowed and deployed positions to prevent any uncommanded movement of the extender. The locking assembly further operative to hold the locking pin in the extended and retracted positions respectively until selectively moved between positions.