Abstract: A drive unit for a strapping device strapping an item to be packed with a plastic tape which is laid around it includes a motorized tensioning device and a motorized welding device for the plastic tape. The tensioning and welding device can be driven by the same electric motor which can be brought alternatively into an operative connection with the devices with freewheels connected therebetween. A problem has occurred in drive units of this type that they are relatively complicated to assembly and have problematic operational reliability under certain boundary conditions. To bypass these problems, the electric motor includes at least one shell extension which protrudes beyond it at one axial end with the result that the drive elements which have up to now been mounted separately in the housing of a strapping device can be supported directly on the electric motor which then acts as a drive unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for a strapping device for strapping an item to be packed with a plastic tape which is laid around it, having a motorized tensioning device and a motorized welding device for the plastic tape, wherein the tensioning and the welding device can be driven by the same electric motor which can be brought alternatively into an operative connection with said devices with freewheels being connected in between. The problem has occurred in drive units of this type that they are relatively complicated to assemble and have problematic operational reliability under certain boundary conditions. In order to bypass said problems, it is proposed to provide the electric motor with at least one shell extension which protrudes beyond it at one axial end, with the result that the drive elements which have up to now been mounted separately in the housing of a strapping device can be supported directly on the electric motor which then acts as a drive unit.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method involving: gathering a set of files from one or more computers; analyzing the set of files to identify a plurality of files among the set of files that contain spatial information; storing information about the plurality of files, the stored information indicating that the identified files contain spatial information; and causing to be displayed to a user an indication that the identified files contain spatial information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tightening strap device for a heat-weldable plastic strip that is used to strap a packaged item and that is joined at a welding point to form a loop. Whereas in prior art the plastic strip is held during welding by several clamping elements, in the present invention the welding plate functions simultaneously as a clamping element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tightening strap device for a heat-weldable plastic strip that is used to strap a packaged item and that is joined at a welding point to form a loop. Whereas in prior art the plastic strip is held during welding by several clamping elements, in the present invention the welding plate functions simultaneously as a clamping element.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for searching a corpus of documents for documents that are responsive to a query specifying one or more search words and spatial information, the method involving: storing in memory a spatial document index for the corpus of documents, wherein the spatial document index indexes documents in the corpus according to spatial references found within the documents; storing in a storage medium a plurality of spatial keyword document indexes for the corpus of documents, wherein each of the spatial keyword document indexes is for a different keyword and indexes those documents among the corpus that are responsive to that keyword; and intersecting a portion of the spatial document index and selected indexes among the plurality of spatial keyword document indexes to identify a result set of those documents from among the corpus of documents that are responsive to the query.

Abstract: A method for displaying information about documents in a corpus of documents, the method involving: accepting search criteria including a free text entry query and a domain identifier identifying a domain; in response to accepting the search criteria, identifying a set of documents among the corpus of documents, wherein each document of the set of documents: (1) contains anywhere within the document location-related information that locates that document within the domain; and (2) contains anywhere within the document information that is responsive to the free text entry query, wherein said identified documents are identified by a plurality of document identifiers; displaying a multi-dimensional representation of the domain on the display device; and displaying within the representation of the domain a plurality of visual indicators as representations of the documents identified by the plurality of document identifiers, wherein each visual indicator of the plurality of visual indicators represents a correspon

Abstract: An interface program stored on a computer-readable medium for causing a computer system with a display device to perform the functions of: accepting search criteria from a user including a free text entry query and a domain identifier identifying a domain; in response to accepting the search criteria, retrieving a plurality of record identifiers each of which identifies a corresponding record which: (1) has associated therewith a location identifier that locates it at a specific location within the domain identified by the domain identifier; and (2) contains information that is responsive to the free text entry query; displaying a representation of the domain on the display device; and displaying on the display device a plurality of icons as representations of the records identified by the plurality of record identifiers, wherein for each of the record identifiers, a corresponding one of the plurality of icons is displayed within the representation of the domain that is being displayed on the display device,

Abstract: A method for populating a document repository that involves: retrieving a document address from a page queue that stores document addresses; loading into the document repository a document that is identified by the retrieved document address; parsing the loaded document for links to new documents; storing addresses of the new documents into the page queue along with a spatial relevance level for each stored address; and iteratively repeating the steps of retrieving, loading, parsing and storing to populate the document repository, wherein retrieving involves using the spatial relevance levels of the stored addresses in the page queue to determine which document addresses are retrieved from the page queue.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method involving: gathering a set of files from one or more computers; analyzing the set of files to identify a plurality of files among the set of files that contain spatial information; storing information about the plurality of files, the stored information indicating that the identified files contain spatial information; and causing to be displayed to a user an indication that the identified files contain spatial information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of processing a corpus of one or more documents, the method involving: for each document in the corpus of documents, identifying spatial identifiers in that document; and for each document in the corpus of documents, computing a numerical score for that document that takes into account the presence of the spatial identifiers identified in that document, wherein the numerical score characterizes an association between that document and a location with which the spatial identifiers are associated.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of searching a corpus of documents, the method involving: accepting a single free text query from a user, wherein the free text query includes one or more keywords and a reference to a domain; and based on said single free text query from the user, identifying a set of documents among the corpus of documents, wherein each document of the set of documents: (1) contains anywhere within the document location-related information that identifies a location within the domain; and (2) contains anywhere within the document information that is responsive to said one or more keywords.

Abstract: A method for displaying information about documents in a corpus of documents, the method involving: accepting search criteria including a free text entry query and a domain identifier identifying a domain; in response to accepting the search criteria, identifying a set of documents among the corpus of documents, wherein each document of the set of documents: (1) contains anywhere within the document location-related information that locates that document within the domain; and (2) contains anywhere within the document information that is responsive to the free text entry query, wherein said identified documents are identified by a plurality of document identifiers; displaying a multi-dimensional representation of the domain on the display device; and displaying within the representation of the domain a plurality of visual indicators as representations of the documents identified by the plurality of document identifiers, wherein each visual indicator of the plurality of visual indicators represents a correspon

Abstract: A hoop-casing device comprising means for stretching a strip and for friction welding two overlapping ribbon parts between two welding cheeks (2,3). Each means is assigned a motor, a switch (4,5) for control by a control circuit, and a cam (6,7) to actuate said switch. Both cams (6,7) are pivotally mounted on a corresponding shaft part (10,32) around a common axis of rotation in an adjustable relative rotating position. One of the welding cheeks (2) can be orthogonally adjusted in relation to the axis of rotation (8) by means of a cam gear. The cam gear has a cam disk which can rotate along with one of the cams (6) around an axis (8) in addition to a telescopic tappet which is functionally arranged between the cam disk and the welding cheek (2). The telescopic tappet can be telescopically inserted and extended in an orthogonal position relative to the axis of rotation (8) and is spring loaded in relation to its extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoop-casing device (2) for hooping an object with a heat-sealable plastic strip (3) placed around it, comprising a unit (2) for stressing the strip (3) and for friction-sealing two overlapping strip parts (4, 5). Said unit (2) comprises a tool part which rotates around a rotational axis (6) and can be driven, with a cylindrical tool cover surface (8) and a bearing part (9), said bearing part having a bearing surface (10) facing towards the tool part (7). At least said bearing surface (10) has a structure similar to toothing. The tool part (7) and the bearing part (9) pivot mutually around a swivel axis (12) which is parallel to the rotational axis (6). The bearing part (9) comprises a multipart shoe (13) consisting of several holding blocks (14, 16, 18) arranged together angularly around the rotational axis (6).

Abstract: The invention refers to micro swivel actuators and a procedure for the manufacturing of the same. The micro swivel actuators consist basically of a semiconductor wafer equipped with three layers, which contains on the one hand individual mirrors with integrated springs and support elements as mechanical components and on the other hand electrodes, feeder lines and electrical contacts as electrical arrangements. The manufacturing of the micro swivel actuators utilizes procedure steps from the field of surface micromechanics, so that well-tried technologies are being applied. The micro swivel actuators, especially the micromechanical mirror arrays, are in particular suited for applications in the pictorial reproduction technique via laser beam. With these actuators, a laser beam can be directed by turning several parallel triggered individual mirrors.

Abstract: There is disclosed a micromechanical transducer having only one moving or movable part (1) and a stator (2), the part (1) being movable in relation to the stator and in the form of a flat member which is connected by spring arrangements, such as springs (6), to the stator. The movable part is capable of three-dimensional movement to implement a deflection.

Abstract: The apparatus has a strip support (12) which can be advanced in relation to gripping members (14) in order to pre-tension strip sections (6,8) against the clamping members. The clamping members feed, tension and weld the strip sections superimposed on the strip support (12). To improve feeding and tensioning and to avoid damage to the strip parts, the gripping members (14) are fixed to a link conveyor (48) which is guided over two guide wheels and from which at least one clamping member projects at the corresponding strip section (6).

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a synthetic thermoplastic strap in a band-like form around an object includes a strap support with a clamping device, a stretching device, and a welding device cooperating with the strap support for holding, stretching, welding and cutting the strap. These various devices can be displaced from the surface of the strap support so that the strap can be inserted laterally onto the support. Strap guidance members are provided at the opposite ends of the strap support. One strap guidance member forms a part of the welding device and includes a guide member. The guide member is retractable away from the surface of the strap support during the welding operation so that it does not interfere with the movement of the strap parts being joined together.